Roth's "Nemesis" is the story of a wartime polio epidemic in the summer of 1944 and the effect it has on a closely knit, family-oriented Newark community and its children.

Pete the cat gets construction workers and equipment to build the coolest playground ever.

"There is nothing sweeter than arriving at the playground, seeing it empty, and knowing you have it all to yourself-the silent comfort of playing alone. Maggie is overjoyed to have that solitude to make her Salad Pie. But then Herbert saunters over and wants to play too. "I'm making salad. Salad Pie. And don't you touch it!" Herbert just wants to help, even though Maggie makes it clear she won't let him.Then her imaginary pie takes a spill, and she...

Playgrounds are great places to play with your friends. But if you are not careful, you could get hurt. If you follow the playground safety rules explained in this book, you can have a fun time on all kinds of playgrounds.

"Provides information about playground safety--in both English and Spanish"--Provided by publisher.

"Let's go to the park! Beginning readers will love exploring one of their favorite community places in this engaging title. Short sentences explore all that you will find at a park, from playgrounds and sports fields to paths and picnic areas. Crisp photos, photo labels, a simple diagram, and a picture glossary provide reinforcement as students read. This simple title will make reading a walk in the park for students just starting to read on their...

"A group of young dinosaurs builds a seesaw and takes turns playing on it until the bossy, big, and TERRIBLE Tyrannosaurus interrupts their game in a fit of temper. All ends well, though, when Mom steps in and encourages a peaceful and a productive end to the conflict. Hyewon Kyung's detailed and humorous illustrations will capture the attention of dinosaur fans, and a dinosaur information chart and educational backmatter about simple machines make...

On their first visit to a playground, two little chickens are afraid to play until a beaver helps them go down the slide.

"A cast of animal characters are building a brand new playground in a local park and each day of the week contains a different construction plan. The construction project comes together for a rhyming walking tour of a neighborhood, where young readers can learn the days of the week while watching everyone work as a team!"-- Provided by publisher.

Tilly and Oscar learn about taking turns on the playground.