Enjoyment of the game of baseball triumphs when a trailblazing young coach's philosophy wins out over his fellow All-Star coach's desire to win at all costs.

Step back in time and witness the birth of a nation. The past will come to life with well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Prepare your child for first grade with this adorable picture book that celebrates the bond between little one and grown-up Help your child prepare for the first day of school with this sweet story that tells them they are ready for first grade. Filled with love and affirmations, this encouraging story will remind your little one that they are brave, kind, and ready for school. And no matter the distance, the people they love (Mom/Dad/Grandma/Grandpa/Aunt/Uncle)...

Now in Spanish-Minnie helps a lost little unicorn find her way home! My First Stories, featuring classic Disney characters, are just the right length for little ones!

Princess Kate Meditates is a positive, peaceful, inspirational storybook, sharing meditation and mindfulness for children. Each child is unique, it is important we nurture our children so they express themselves with love, light and joy. Meditation helps create a space, where it is safe to feel and let go. It is a wonderful way to connect to the light of our being. Princess Kate, loves to meditate. One day deep in bliss, she levitates high into the...

Luis is feeling nervous about the first day of school. His stomach hurts, and he's worried he won't know what to do if his teacher calls on him! From meeting new friends to asking for help finding his classroom, Luis has many new things to try. Turns out the first day of school isn't so bad after all! Find out how Luis uses courage to help him get through the day.

In this fun tale, a little boy must learn to step away from electronics and play with traditional toys if he wants his new alien friends to stick around. Mario hears loud hissing and beeping noises in the backyard. Then, he sees the flashing lights of a real spaceship! Now Mario has three new alien friends who want to play. It's up to him to show these friendly creatures how children play on Earth. They are looking for new games and fun toys, and...

Twelve-year-old Emily is flying with her parents to China to adopt and bring home a new baby sister. She's excited but nervous to travel across the world and very aware that this trip will change her entire life. And the cracks are already starting to show the moment they reach the hotel-her parents are all about the new baby, and have no interest in exploring. In the adoption trip group, Emily meets Katherine, a Chinese-American girl whose family...

You are kind. You are smart. You are strong. Believe in the power of girls with this inspiring picture book for kids! Join Abby, Rosita, Zoe, and their Sesame Street friends as they discover all the remarkable things they are and can do every day. This empowering book for little girls features bright art, positive affirmations, and sweet rhymes full of encouragement while touching on themes of kindness, courage, perseverance, and more. A celebration...