When his father is killed fighting for the Union in the War Between the States, thirteen-year-old Tom Carroll must take a job to help support his family. He manages to find work at a bustling ironworks in his hometown of Brooklyn, New York, where dozens of men are frantically pounding together the strangest ship Tom has ever seen. A ship made of iron. Tom becomes assistant to the ship's inventor, a gruff, boastful man named Captain John Ericsson....

Friendship! Arizona discovers that friends can move away but still be close. Arizona and a former enemy realize that things are not always as they seem. Arizona learns the importance of making her own choices. Arizona helps her super-sensitive friend. Stories by Lissa Rovetch.

The 42 stories and poem in this volume were written by authors between the ages of seven and 14, selected for publication in Stone Soup magazine. Since its beginning in 1973, Stone Soup has published art, poetry, and short fiction springing from the imaginations of young writers and artists. It's hardly surprising that so much of that creativity is devoted to thoughts on friends and friendship. Friendship has a special place in our lives as we grow...

From cuddling up for bedtime stories to playing in the sand at the beach, Peppa and George love spending time with Daddy Pig no matter where they are! Based on the hit Nick Jr. TV show!

Stop and smell the roses! Arizona's cousin teaches her that she can experience the world in a whole new way if she just takes a moment to appreciate her surroundings. Arizona has to learn to relax and go with the flow when her vacation doesn't go the way she plans, and she even finds the fun in trying new food. Stories by Lissa Rovetch.

Read along with Disney! When Bingo and Rolly's cat sister, Hissy, has a bad morning, the pups decide to make it their mission to give Hissy the best day ever. However, they take her to their favorite places, which turn out to be her least favorite places of all. Will the puppies be able to turn Hissy's frown upside down? Find out in this pre-level 1 reader featuring word for word narration.

The perfect baby present and self-purchase for just the right moment in a baby and parent's life. Introducing Beginning Baby, a new line of novelty board books and gifts from the Chronicle Children's group. Based on over 30 years of distinctive, innovative, bestselling, and award-winning children's publishing, Beginning Baby is the ultimate series for new parents and their children. We've taken our experience as creative professionals, moms, dads,...

Francis the ladybug hurt his leg saving Princess Dot from a bird. Now Dot and the rest of the ants in the Blueberry troop want to thank him with a parade in his honor! But when the boys in the Boysenberry troop ruin the flag the girls made for Francis, it's up to Francis (the Blueberries' new Den Mother!) to help the girls teach them a lesson. Will the parade be a success, or will the mean boys ruin the girls' special parade?

Giggle-inducing text. Enchanting illustrations. Unique and loveable characters. Join Pugtato as he takes on the job of babysitting the Brussels Snouts, who in their playful way teach him that no matter how small you are, you can still do big, adventurous things. Pugtato thinks babysitting will be easy...how much trouble can baby Brussels Snouts get into? But, as the day unfolds, the rambunctious little Snouts decide to show Pugtato they are not little...

Friends! Catty Janes goes to the lake with her friends. Catty Jane shows her new trike to her friends. Catty Jane finds a way to play in the water without getting wet. Catty Jane's friends cheer her up on a bad day. Stories by Valeri Gorbachev and Highlights for Children.