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S is for Smithsonian

Where can one find the world's largest mounted African elephant? Or the world?s largest blue diamond? Why, at the world's largest museum complex and research organization, of course! In S is for Smithsonian® readers can take an armchair tour of the incredible exhibitions and collections found in the Smithsonian Museum. When it opened in 1855, no one could have imagined that the Smithsonian Museum would grow to include 19 museums, nine research centers, or over 130 million objects, artworks, and

S Is For Star

S is for Story

What is a first draft? What is a narrative? In S is for Story: A Writer's Alphabet, author and writing coach Esther Hershenhorn uses the alphabet to help explain, explore, and examine the tools, techniques, and strategies for those hoping to live the literary life. Writing terms and topics are explained using a two-tier format.

S is for the Stanley Cup: A Hockey Championship Alphabet

What is the Stanley Cup and when was it first awarded? What team has won the cup the most? And is there really a Lord Stanley and how did the cup come to carry his name? Hockey fans will find the answers to these questions and much more information in S is for the Stanley Cup: A Hockey Championship Alphabet. The Stanley Cup is the championship trophy awarded annually to the National Hockey League playoff winner and is one of the oldest and most prestigious awards in professional sports. Followin

Sacagawea

Taking a rare look beyond the myths and legends surrounding Sacagawea's life, this extraordinary illustrated history recounts the known facts about a remarkable woman and her contribution to one of America's greatest journeys of exploration. Combining beautifully wrought oil paintings, a moving true story, and a unique larger format, Sacagawea will captivate readers of all ages. Kidnapped from her Shoshone tribe when she was just eleven or twelve, Sacagawea lived with her captors for four years

Saddle Up! (Blastoff! Readers: Level 2)

Get ready to gallop! This fun and informative series is tailor-made for readers chomping at the bit for horse books. Each title explores a different horse breed’s appearance, history, and activities through levelled text and bright photos. Special features such as coat colour charts, maps, timelines, and activity graphics bring even more to the stable in this fact-filled series.

Sadie, Ori, and Nuggles Go to Camp

Sadie’s little brother Ori will be joining her at sleep-away camp. He’s excited, but he wants to bring Nuggles, his favourite “stuffy,” andáis worried that his bunkmates will make fun of him. Is he ever in for a surprise!

Sadie's Almost Marvelous Menorah

When Sadie runs to show her mother the Hanukkah menorah she made in school, she trips, the menorah shatters, and she is devastated. But when she finds that the shammash candle is unbroken, a new family tradition is born.

Safari Babies (Tadpole Books)

What are baby gorillas called? Baby elephants? Early readers will learn these names and more about their favourite safari babies. Adorable, vibrant photography and tightly controlled text work together to provide an engaging and supportive early reading experience. Each title in Safari Babies includes tools for caregivers as well as introductory nonfiction features such as labels, a table of contents, words to know, and an index.

Safari Sam's Wild Animals

This series combines a clean design with a gorgeous photo of each featured animal and a simple paragraph of supporting text. Further information is supplied in a caption presented by the Sam “chibi” character, and in more detailed facts keyed to five icons and levelled for more able readers, parents, or teachers, thus providing multilayered reading opportunities. The icons cover what the animals eat, where they’re found, their size, their animal group, and interesting facts.