Jody Jensen Shaffer

"Today is the very first day of school! Busy Bus is excited, but he also has some first-day jitters. Luckily, bus driver Ben knows just what to do to make sure that the school year gets off to a great start"--

"When Kong-sang was a young boy in Hong Kong, he enjoyed practicing martial arts with his dad but hated going to school. He was eventually enrolled in the China Drama Academy, where he improved his martial arts skills and became a stuntman. That training led to a successful career as an actor. Kong-sang, now known as Jackie Chan, never gave up on his passion for screwball physical comedy. Luckily for Jackie, his determination paid off. His humor and...

Designed for progressing readers who are just beginning to read simple sentences, a skill-building story finds Bear and Mouse searching for the lost scarf they want to give their friend, Squirrel, while integrated puzzles and activities help promote reading confidence.

"Learn all about black-footed ferrets, including where they live, why they are endangered, and how people are working together to save them. Chapters explain physical characteristics and behaviors as well. Additional features include full-color photographs, informative sidebars, detailed maps, a glossary of key words and phrases, and an introduction to the author"--Publisher description.

Features 12 super-dangerous animals found around the world. Each spread contains fascinating facts, life cycle and habitat information, and interesting traits that make each animal dangerous.

Provides an inside look at the fast-paced, important, stressful, and often dangerous job of hotshot crews as they battle wildfires.

Emergent readers will learn to recognize vowel blends through short sentences and full-color photographs that illustrate the vowel blended word used in the sentence.

Introduces readers to ninja warriors, including their history and famous battles, uniforms and weapons, and training and tactics.

Presents the life, family, and accomplishments of the star, sharing his early career in Australian television, star-studded family, and his role in "The Hunger Games."

Chronicles the life and career of the young Glee cast member, from her childhood to her time on Broadway to her rise to television stardom.