Books published by publisher Barn-E-Bee Publishing

More than 1,900 years ago, the Roman city of Pompeii was frozen in time when the massive eruption of Mt. Vesuvius buried the city, and everyone in it, under layers of ash. Today, millions are gripped by the dramatic story of the sudden destruction of the town, and the fascinating preservation of the people and animals who were there when it happened. Explore 360°Pompeii offers an in-depth look at life in the city before, during, and after the eruption. Young readers will be amazed by:Spectacular fold-out artwork of Pompeii before and after the destructionSpreads with stunning 3D features illustrating the city's tavern, forum, public baths, amphitheater, bakery, and moreA historical review of Pompeii, from what daily life was like in the town to the eruption of the volcano to the discovery of the buried city in the 1800sEnclosed with the book is a fabulous CD-ROM with 3D model animations that will take viewers on a meticulously detailed tour of Pompeii, giving them a taste of what life was like in the city and putting them at the heart of the action. Approximately 125 full-color and black and white images throughout. (Ages 8-14)

This series of books introduces students to the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC), a series of next-generation assessment tests based on the Common Core Standards. Given in the Spring, the SBAC aims to measure student learning as well as critical thinking skills developed during the school year. These fair and reliable standards prepare students for 21st Century learning, including the use of computers on test day. In <i>Smarter Balanced Grade 6 Math</i>, students will get:<ul><LI>Two practice tests <LI>An overview of the test, including the computerized format of the exam <LI>Clear explanations of what is expected, including developing understanding and fluency in math; responding to technology-enhanced tasks; and more <LI>All questions thoroughly answered and explained<LI>Practice exercises that cover the different types of SBAC questions<LI>Helpful test-taking tips and strategies throughout </ul>It's the perfect way to help students reach their highest potential on the grade-specific SBAC tests now, and in the years to come.

These adorable, interactive board books will enchant your littlest readers with colorful illustrations and funny sliding tabs that reveal lots of charming surprises. There are animals hiding on every page--can children find them? Grasshopper hops, snail slithers, and more in this fun hide and seek book. As children push the sliders, they'll uncover caterpillars, spiders, and more creatures that are busy as can be and definitely on the move.

Young sports fans who read football star Tim Tebow's story will be inspired by the challenges he has overcome on his path to athletic success. Author Mike Klis, sports columnist for the Denver Post, focuses on a pivotal challenge that confronted Tim Tebow in 2008. As Florida Gators quarterback, he galvanized his teammates and Gator fans everywhere with a rousing speech after the team's disappointing loss to Ole Miss. "I just want to say one thing. To the fans and everybody in Gator Nation, I'm sorry. . . . But I promise you one thing . . . . You will never see any player in the entire country play as hard as I will play for the rest of the season." It was a promise Tim Tebow kept, as he went on to lead the Gators to ten successive victories. In language that will appeal especially to young readers, Klis tells Tebow's life story to date, from early school days, as young Tim overcomes his dyslexia . . . his high school football experiences . . . his college glory days with the Florida Gators . . . the Denver Broncos making Tebow their the first round draft choice . . . and in 2012, his dramatic move to the New York Jets! Here's an exciting page-turner for young readers and an inspiring story for sports fans of all ages.

Noted children's illustrator Richard Scarry's distinctive color illustrations introduce preschoolers to basic learning concepts in this attractive set of four board books: I Know My Shapes I Know My Colors I Know My Opposites I Know My Numbers Books have bright and busy scenes on two page spreads, each scene filled with animals doing all kinds of silly things that will make toddlers giggle. Each book has a trim size of 5 1/2" x 5 1/2", and all four books fit in a colorful illustrated box which closes snugly with help from a Velcro tab.

Here's a fun new twist on the traditional coloring book that inspires self-expression through imitation. Instead of page after page of black and white images to color, Beautiful Copycat Coloring features two versions of each image: one in the traditional coloring book format, and the other completely colored in. Kids can challenge themselves to copy the colored image exactly, or do their own thing to top it! Beautiful Copycat Coloring features amazing costumes, beautiful palaces, and fantastic animals in vibrant colors. Kids will find the images in this book hard to resist. (Ages 6-9)

It's a special day for Mr. Frumble, but he can't remember why. And now that his favorite hat has blown away, he may never find out! Children can lift the flaps to see what happens to Mr. Frumble's poor hat when it blows into a busy street, and discover why the day is so special. On each page, children will find big, easy-to-spot flaps that are designed especially for small hands to grasp and lift. They'll love revealing the funny surprises underneath!

Kids these days are so busy running from school to extracurricular activities that they can easily get overscheduled and overwhelmed. That's what so great about the Cool & Calm Coloring for Kids series. Inspired by kindergarten teachers' use of art therapy for 'quiet time' in class, this brilliant new series helps children relax, focus, express themselves, and create something beautiful. With Magical Coloring and Dot-to-Dots,, young colorists will enjoy whimsical illustrations of flowers in bloom, spectacular palaces, mysterious color-by-numbers, and challenging connect-the-dots. Gorgeous illustrations with colored backgrounds guide the children through each wonderful design. Thick paper keeps their best efforts from bleeding through and ruining the other side, while detachable pages let them pull out their favorites and hang them up for all to see. It's perfect for a quiet afterschool activity, to keep them busy before dinner, or anytime they need to unwind.

With fabulous, full-color photos and engaging, easy-to-read text, Mega Tractors will encourage even the most reluctant reader to pick this book up and spend hours poring over the pages. This bright and busy book introduces lots of amazing farm machines, including huge tractors, ploughs, combine harvesters, foragers, balers, and more. It also comes with 30 great stickers, interactive questions, things to seek and find, and more. Created with education experts, this book helps children build communication and comprehension skills while increasing their confidence in the classroom. It's so much fun, kids won't even realize they're working on skills that will help them in school!

For the child who admires all things that are remarkable and pretty, this coloring book will provide hours of absorbing fun. Kids who love underwater marvels and gorgeous things in vibrant colors will find the images in this book hard to resist. This unusual book series puts a fun new twist on the traditional coloring book and inspires self-expression through imitation. Instead of page after page of black and white images to color, Copycat Coloring Books feature two versions of each image: one in the traditional coloring book format, and the other completely colored in. Kids can challenge themselves to copy the colored image exactly, or do their own thing to top it!

Jan Ormerod's musical animals are back again in a brand-new and totally zany music-and-pictures book that toddlers will love! When kids play the book's accompanying compact disc, they'll discover that: "The animal bop just won't stop. So move your body from bottom to top! Crows, giraffes, and koalas too, would like to sing and dance with you!" The book's comical illustrations complement the song, and include wiggly jellyfish, lambs that go skippety-hoppity, prowling and growling lions, a pony doing a pony trot, and many other slightly silly animals. Lindsey Gardiner's illustrations on every page are big, bright, and bold, and kids who dance along to the music with their new animal friends will think they're all delightful!.