Étienne Delessert

As a third-grader who hates to read unwillingly looks at a book, the characters come alive and interest him so much that he really begins to care about them, and begins turning the pages...

Examines the life of the American poet and presents some of his poems.

Now in fourth grade, Victor, the daydreamer with a reputation as a bad student who hates to read, secretly reads all the time.

Discusses the physical properties and importance of water and describes the water cycle.

A simple description of soil, including its physical makeup, and its importance in maintaining life.

Fifteen children's book artists, including Lauren Castillo, Frann Preston-Gannon, and Melissa Sweet, share their favorite colors and explain why they love them.