A person or place that becomes a word is an eponym, and here we have the surprising stories behind more than a hundred eponymous words.

The Adventures of Kacy Koala > The Kacy Koala series delves into the mind of a precocious, energetic kindergarten koala as she finds creative ways to share, think, and explore how much she loves learning! Have you ever wondered how younger children see the world, how their imagination seems to flow continually, how they seem to have pure positive energy every second of the day? Well, the first book in this series gave young audiences...

It has been twenty years since the time of The Fairies of Nutfolk Wood, and grownup Willa has returned to Plunkit with her daughter, Zelly. Willa can't see the fairies anymore, but Zelly can, and she meets an unusual boy-the last remaining fairy child living in Nutfolk Wood, Ronald Whistle Bright. Hard times have befallen the fairy town of Nutfolk Wood, but Whistle Bright is determined to stay in his forest village, even though humans are sure to...

Fans of Jeff Kinney's humor and Sharon Creech's heartfelt stories will love the second book in this hilarious new series about a ten-year-old boy from a big family who dreams of making it into The Guinness Book of World Records. Win or lose, friends stick together. But when Teddy's whole class decides to break a bigger, better world record, friends turn into enemies. And Teddy feels stuck in the middle. To fix this mess, Teddy will have to do something...

Welcome to a world where imagination knows no bounds! "Enchanted Escapades" is a delightful eBook compilation of twenty plus enchanting tales designed to transport young readers into realms of wonder and magic. Each story promises a unique adventure, from whimsical picnics in magical meadows to treasure hunts in Candyland. Join Pirate Puppies on a quest for buried treasures, accompany Captain Whiskers as he soars with flying fish, and witness the...

Why do we use time zones, area codes, and zip codes? This social studies book explains how these codes and zones work and why they came to be. Do you know how many time zones used around the world today? Or how many area codes people use in the United States? Students will find the answers to these questions and more in this exciting teacher-approved book. With a glossary and index, essential discussion questions, and other helpful features, this...

"A rich image of America's 1960s, as if…sipping information…from a…glass of iced tea, Southern style-sweet." - Signal "The foundation for cross-curricular, in-depth studies of culture, social life, literature and politics." - Signal

When Zander's parents open an animal clinic in the mountains of Pennsylvania, Zander must start fifth grade miles from everything he knows. With the help of his dog Bowden and a few new friends, Zander feels like his new home might be okay. That is, until he gets his first school project- choosing a word to describe himself and inspire him be more. Zander, blurts out, "Boomerang." He worries he's fumbled the assignment and wonders if Pennsylvania...

A Not-too Smart Boy Who Dares to Dream Big. Part-inventor, part-dentist, robot builder, and scientist, nine-year-old MATTY BRATTY just might be a misunderstood genius. Matty Bratty Robots is the hilarious, clever tale of a boy who flunked third grade but is confident enough to think that he can be a scientist. After all, Albert Einstein is his pen pal, although Albert never writes back to Matty. When Matty builds some robots in his bedroom closet...

"What starts as an ordinary Sunday at the Heckelbeck house turns into a hair-raising adventure for the whole family when one of Henry's toys gets stuck in Heidi's hair! Mom's only solution is to cut a chunk of Heidi's hair, but when the salon can't undo the horrible hairdo, Heidi must use magic to save the day. But will her magical hairdo become a hair don't?"--