Provides information on the mythology of constellations and which ones are visible in each season, and discusses the brightness of stars, light years, and the solar system.

George the monkey goes riding on his new bicycle and runs into unexpected adventure.

On her way home from school, Pearl finds an unusual bone that has unexpected powers. Tells the tale of Pearl, a pig, and a talking bone, as they try to outwit a band of highway robbers and a hungry fox.

A young witch describes what she does on Halloween, her favorite holiday. On the far side of town in a big dark house lives a brave little witch. She has heard lots and lots about that very human holiday Halloween, and even though she thinks she knows what humans are like, she has never, ever seen Halloween for herself. Until one very special Halloween comes along...

BooBoo the gosling likes to eat from morning until night and thinks everything is "good food"--well, almost everything!

Explains how leaves change their colors in autumn and then separate from the tree as the tree prepares for winter.

Provides information about the planets, the sun, and moons.

Twenty original fables about an array of animal characters from crocodile to ostrich.

Barkus is a large and very smart dog who comes to live with seven-year-old Nicky when Nicky's Uncle Everton goes traveling--and soon he is a family and school favorite.

"Playful puns and comical cartoon cats combine to show, not tell, readers what prepositions are all about. This 20th anniversary edition includes brand-new design details, fun back matter, and hands-on Try It! features"-- Provided by publisher.