Describes what pet hamsters are like, what they eat, and how they act, and explains the difference between wild and domestic animals.

Uses a story about a bear which wanders into someone's backyard to highlight the dangers of people living too close to the former habitats of wild animals.

Portrays George Washington as a shy boy who wasn't afraid of anything except talking to people, but who grew up to lead an army against the British and serve as president of the new nation.

Mrs. Madoff's preschool class learns about Thanksgiving and puts on a play about the origins of the holiday.

Told for the first time in picture book form is the true story of James Lafayette, a slave who spied for George Washington's army during the American Revolution. But while America celebrated its newfound freedom, James returned to slavery. His service hadn't qualified him for the release he'd been hoping for. For James the fight wasn't over; he'd already helped his country gain its freedom, now it was time to win his own.

Everybody on the farm stops what they are doing to come and enjoy Grandma's sweet potato pie.

Jason, who loves fire engines, goes to the firehouse on Visitor's Day and learns all about being a firefighter.

Simple text and illustrations introduce a variety of trains and their uses. Includes freight trains, passenger trains, monorails, and subways.

A little red house in search of a family is given some magical help by a goblin.