"Rubin loves the beautiful sounds that are played by the orchestra. He wants to learn to play the violin and make his own music. But when Rubin plays, it doesn't sound like he imagines it should. Rubin goes into the forest to practice alone and despite only getting the violin to screech, he finds an unlikely audience that loves his unique style"--

"This is an old story. It is about a girl named Otilla who runs away. It is also about a house in the woods, and a skull who lives there, and a secret the skull has, and the night that Otilla finds out what that secret is."--

Engaging text and photographs provide information about badgers and bobcats, discussing how they are furry but fierce fighters equipped with powerful weapons.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces wind to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to clouds. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

Profiles animals with unique physical adaptations that help them find mates, avoid predators, build a home, and acquire food. Includes color photographs, a map, and additional resources.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces sunshine to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--

Engaging text and photographs provide information about mantis shrimp and lionfish, two coral reef predators with special weapons.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to rain. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

"Images accompany information about Roanoke. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.