James Stevenson

A boy is so sleepy that he vows nothing will get him out of his morning bed, neither peas and beans nor the United States Marines.

"Discover the story of exploration-- from early expeditions to high-tech trips into space"--Cover. Photographs and text examine the history of explorers and exploration, and highlight many of their discoveries.

Each animal who lives in a little village celebrates Valentine's Day in a different way.

Revisits the sometimes challenging relationship between a six-year-old (The Pain) and his eight-year-old sister (The Great One) through seven chapters featuring such events as learning to ride a bicycle, having a birthday party, and dog-sitting.

Overview: Open this book to any page to begin your exploration. Here are poems about things that you may never have thought about before. You'll be introduced to jellyfish stew, a bouncing mouse, a ridiculous dog, and a boneless chicken. You'll learn why you shouldn't argue with a shark, eat a dinosaur, or have an alligator for a pet. You'll meet the world's worst singer and the greatest video game player in history. You'll even find an invitation...

Further adventures of first-grader Jake "the Pain" and his sister, third-grader Abigail "the Great One," include a trip to the beach with Grandma, to a county fair with Aunt Diana, and to a mall with Dad.

A collection of humorous poetry on a variety of topics.

Mean witches Dolores and Lavinia try to spoil Thanksgiving for everyone else but nice witch Emma and her friends outwit them.

Stanley and the the other animals of Mud Flat take dance lessons from some touring tap dancers and prepare for a big show.

The animal inhabitants of Mud Flat play April Fools' Day tricks on each other involving flying saucers, disappearing neighbors, and water-squirting flowers.