Books published by publisher Looking Glass Library

I wish I were a speedy cheetah, the fastest land animal I would be. My life would be much different than it is just being me. Can you imagine how your life would be if you were a speedy cheetah of Africa? Easy-to-read, rhyming text brings young readers on an imaginative adventure to discover the daily life, food, home, and habits of the Afrian cheetah. Will you wish to be a speedy cheetah or stay just being you? Cheetah facts, glossary, and book links included. Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades preK-4.

Gaston Leroux's classic horror tale of the Paris Opera house brings readers the story of the Phantom of the Opera. When the Christine Daae began at the Opera house, she had little talent. When the Phantom fell in love with her, he began to give her singing lessons that turned her into a star. The lessons had a price, however. Learn what the price was in the Calico Illustrated Classics adaptation of Leroux's The Phantom of the Opera.

The Science Rocks! series provides a simplified look at Science. Learn about marvelous motion in these easy-to-read books. Force, gravity, and friction connected with motion are explained in simple text and matching art. A science activity, fun facts section, glossary, and index aid students in learning. Special thanks to content consultant Paul Ohmann, Ph.D. Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades preK-4.

Temperatures all over the world are rising due to climate change, effecting the plant and animal life. Provide even the youngest readers information about Earth, the changes in climate and its affects on the plants and animals, and what they can do to help preserve our planet with Fever on the Land. Bright, colorful illustrations and straightforward text make this topic accessible for even the youngest audience. Hot Facts and Cool Ideas sidebars provide additional information and Dr. Know experiments provide a fun look at climate. Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades preK-4.

From Introduction Page: George MacDonald (1824-1905) was born in Scotland and was educated to the ministry. He left Scotland after serving for three years as a pastor and thereafter dedicated himself entirely to writing. This book "The Princess and Curdie" , is the second part of MacDonald's story about the Princess Irene and Curdie, the miner's son. Curdie hears that Irene is in danger and he sets out to rescue the princess and the King, her father, from the wicked courtiers. The "Princess and Curdie" was first published in 1882 and we have followed the text of the edition issued in 1912 by Blackie and Son, Ltd., in Glasgow. The Illustrations by Helen Stratton were originally done in 1900 and then added to in 1912.

The students in Miss K’s class experience situations that occur in schools everywhere. A group of children learns about citizenship in Vote for Isaiah! Isaiah's quest for a seat on student council teaches about citizenship, fairness, cooperation, and friendship with brilliant illustrations and humorous text. What Do You Think? quetions, Miss K's Classroom rules, and a glossary aid teachers in classroom discussions about the character trait of fairness featured in this stunning picture book. Special thanks to content consultant Vicki F. Panaccione Ph.D. Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades preK-4.

The Science Rocks! series provides a simplified look at Science. Learn about mighty magnets in these easy-to-read books. Magnetic fields, poles, and uses of magnets are explained in simple text and matching art. A science activity, fun facts section, glossary, and index aid students in learning about the mighty magnets around them. Special thanks to content consultant Paul Ohmann, Ph.D. Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades preK-4.