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Books published by publisher Millbrook Press (1 Sept. 2014)

  • 50 American Heroes Every Kid Should Meet

    Dennis Denenberg, Lorraine Roscoe

    Paperback (Millbrook Press, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Heroes come in all sizes, colors, and ages, and 50 American Heroes Every Kid Should Meet (2nd Revised Edition) introduces readers to a diverse cast of great Americans. The remarkable stories of fifty inspiring Americans are highlighted, from Jane Addams to Louis Zamperini. Revised in 2016 by the original authors to include ten new heroes, the book includes up-to-date websites and booklists. With the most current biographical information available, this edition is sure to inform and inspire readers.
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  • Punished!

    David Lubar

    Paperback (Millbrook Press ™, Aug. 1, 2007)
    Logan and his friend Benedict run into the wrong guy at the library--literally. When Logan slams into the reference guy in the basement and gives hima little lip, Logan gets punished, really and truly punished. He has three days to complete three tasks before Professor Wordsworth will lift the magical punishment that keeps getting Logan in even more trouble.
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  • The Action of Subtraction

    Brian P. Cleary, Brian Gable

    Paperback (Millbrook Press ™, Aug. 1, 2008)
    The author and illustrator of the best-selling Words Are CATegorical® series brings their trademark sense of humor to the subject of subtraction. Rhyming text filled with funny, countable examples shows what it means to take one number away from another. Readers are also introduced to the terminology they'll encounter as they learn to subtract.
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  • Let's Meet a Police Officer

    Gina Bellisario, Cale Atkinson

    Paperback (Millbrook Press ™, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Do you want to learn more about police cars? Police dogs? Other tools the police use? Then it's your lucky day! Officer Gabby is a police officer. She knows how to keep people safe. She shows a group of kids how she does her job. Three cheers for police officers!
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  • Let's Meet a Veterinarian

    Gina Bellisario, Cale Atkinson

    Paperback (Millbrook Press ™, Jan. 1, 2013)
    What does a veterinarian do? Let's find out! Dr. Kate is a veterinarian. She visits a school to give Henry, the class guinea pig, a checkup. She shows the class the tools she uses. She tells them about the many things vets do. And the students learn how to take good care of Henry. Hooray for veterinarians!
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  • A-B-A-B-A―a Book of Pattern Play

    Brian P. Cleary, Brian Gable

    Paperback (Millbrook Press ™, Aug. 1, 2012)
    In this playful look at patterns, Brian P. Cleary and Brian Gable provide many examples of repeating sequences of shapes, colors, objects, and more. The comical cats of the wildly popular Words Are CATegorical® series show how patterns can be found all around us. Peppy rhymes, goofy illustrations, and kid-friendly examples make pattern practice fun!
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  • How Long or How Wide?: A Measuring Guide

    Brian P. Cleary, Brian Gable

    Paperback (Millbrook Press ™, Aug. 1, 2009)
    Brian Cleary and Brian Gable bring their trademark sense of humor to the subject of measuring length. A rhyming text filled with funny examples explains how to use and compare metric and U.S. customary units of length. Readers are also introduced to the tools they need to measure length―rulers, metersticks, and more.
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  • Pattern Fish

    Trudy Harris, Anne Canevari Green

    Library Binding (Millbrook Press ™, Aug. 1, 2000)
    Patterns are found in math, reading, science, music, art, dance, and poetry--and in the world all around us.
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  • Let's Meet a Police Officer

    Gina Bellisario, Cale Atkinson

    eBook (Millbrook Press ™, Aug. 1, 2014)
    Do you want to learn more about police cars? Police dogs? Other tools the police use? Then it's your lucky day! Officer Gabby is a police officer. She knows how to keep people safe. She shows a group of kids how she does her job. Three cheers for police officers!
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  • Let's Meet a Construction Worker

    Bridget Heos, Mike Moran

    eBook (Millbrook Press ™, Aug. 1, 2014)
    What do construction workers do? Some lucky kids are about to find out! They visit Mr. Moore, a construction worker who's helping to build a new school. He shows them machines that dig big holes. He explains how he follows the building plans. And he tells about different workers and how they stay safe. Hooray for construction workers!
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  • How Much Can a Bare Bear Bear?: What Are Homonyms and Homophones?

    Brian P. Cleary, Brian Gable

    Paperback (Millbrook Press ™, Aug. 1, 2007)
    This accessible, lighthearted look at language introduces homonyms and homophones. Playful rhymes and comical cartoons make both concepts memorable. Each corresponding pair of homonyms and homophones is printed in color for easy identification. At the end, readers are challenged to apply what they’ve learned―and they’ll have fun doing so.
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  • A Bat Cannot Bat, a Stair Cannot Stare: More about Homonyms and Homophones

    Brian P. Cleary, Martin Goneau

    Paperback (Millbrook Press, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Do you think there's no more to know about homonyms and homophones? This book will prove you wrong! With dozens of laughs per second, the value of the lesson doesn't lessen the second time around. Brian P. Cleary's playful rhymes and Martin Goneau's humorous illustrations creatively present fresh examples of homonyms and homophones for young readers. For easy identification, each pair of homonyms or homophones appears in color, and the comical cats help bring each idea to the fore. A Bat Cannot Bat, a Stair Cannot Stare: More about Homonyms and Homophones turns traditional grammar lessons on end! Read and reread this book aloud and delight in the sense―and nonsense―of words.
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