Akron Public Library

"Nancy is thrilled to be making scrumptious cupcakes for the bake sale, but she will have to remember to follow all of Mom's directions"--

Uncle Elephant comes to the rescue when his nephew's parents are lost at sea and cares for him until they are found again.

A collection of classic Dick and Jane stories in which they play and work with each other, with Sally, and with their parents.

Explores the world of manatees, including their habitats, physical characteristics, diet, behavior, and threats to their environment.

Sam-I-Am tries to convince others that green eggs and ham is a good breakfast. Illustrates the principle that things are not always as they seem.

Fly Guy and Buzz are off on another exciting field trip. This time, they're visiting the fire station! There, they will learn all about firefighters, fire trucks, and fire safety. They'll even get to zoom down the fire pole and try on a firefighter helmet! Come along to learn all about firefighters in this fun nonfiction reader.

What happens when a cat tries to be a dog? Max the dog is sick today, but have no fear- Baby Cakes the cat is happy to take his place! But when the book tells her to dig a hole, fetch a stick, and guard the sheep, the cat responds in a very un-doglike ways. Can the book and the cat reach a happy ending?

The adventures of best friends Frog and Toad, including Frog's suffering a bad cold and Toad's embarrassment over his unflattering bathing suit, are accompanied by material on the origins of books in the "I Can Read" series.

Presents classic stories of Dick and Jane, their family, and friends, drawn from collections used since the 1930s to teach reading to children.

"... During a visit to a space museum, Fly Guy and Buzz learn all about planets, space crafts, space suits, and even dirty snowballs (i.e. comets!)! With straightforward fun facts, humorous illustrations of Fly Guy and Buzz, and vivid photographs throughout, this book is sure to be a hit with budding astronauts everywhere!"--