Akron Public Library

Shows the many good things that toddlers can do with their hands including waving, hugging, and playing--but not hitting. "Psychologist Martine Agassi helps young children understand that violence is never okay, that they can manage their anger and other strong feelings, and that they're capable of positive, loving actions. ": Free Sprit Publishing

"Published in conjunction with Monday with a Mad Genius, this Magic Tree House companion looks at the life and times of Leonardo da Vinci, who was known as a scientist, artist, and archetypical Renaissance Man" --From publisher.

Explore the secrets of the most intelligent dinosaurs and discover what can be learned from dinosaur bones. Find out why hadrosaurs honked and why some dinosaurs swallowed stones. Using the latest theories and with dramatic pictures, this book reveals how dinsoaurs lived and why they died out.

This book about the science of snow features photos of snow crystals in their beautiful diversity and includes how snow crystals are formed into different shapes and snow-crystal-catching instructions in the back of the book.

Encourages toddlers and preschoolers to express themselves using helpful, not hurtful, words. Includes a note for parents and caregivers on language development.

Hilarious poems from the #1 children's poetry website in the world! Includes more than 100 of his newest and best-loved poems and a supplementary audio CD.

"You might know that Columbus discovered America, Lewis and Clark headed west with Sacajawea, and Sally Ride blasted into space. But what do you really know about these bold explorers? What were they like as kids? What pets or bad habits did they have? And what drove their passion to explore unknown parts of the world? With juicy tidbits about everything from favorite foods to first loves, Lives of the Explorers reveals these fascinating adventurers...

Talks about picking up after yourself, putting things back where they belong, and asking permission to use other people's things.

"Meet the amazing waddling penguins! This book introduces this flightless bird to elementary kids, exploring their features, behaviors, diet, and varied habitats. A folk talk explains why emperor penguins are so big"--

It is fun to make friends and play with others, but it is not always easy to do. You have to make an effort, and you have to know the rules, like ask before joining in, take turns, play fair, and be a good sport. In simple words and real life illustrations, this book teaches the basics of cooperation, getting along, making friends, and being a friend. Includes a special section for adults, with discussion questions to share, "joining in" games to...