When his best friend drowns while they are both swimming in a treacherous river that they had promised never to go near, Joel is devastated and terrified at having to tell both sets of parents the terrible consequences of their disobedience.

On a winter's night under a full moon, a father and daughter trek into the woods to see the Great Horned Owl.

"At the playground, in the classroom, or in the kitchen: Everywhere you go, there are rules for how to behave. This book helps readers navigate some common scenarios by depicting young people in relatable, real-life situations. They meet kids like Marco, who is in the middle of an intense video game when he realizes his computer time is up for the day. What does he do? Each spread includes a brief, high-interest story along with a colorful photo,...

In a future beset with rising seas, corporate government, and constant civil war, a bioengineered half-man/half-beast super-soldier who calls himself Tool breaks his conditioning to overcome his genetically enhanced sense of loyalty to the corporation that created him and seeks revenge against his old masters.

In this novel based on the story of Cinderella, Ella struggles against the childhood curse that forces her to obey any order given to her. At birth, Ella of Frell was given the gift of obedience by a fairy. Ella soon realizes that this gift is little better than a curse, for how can she truly be herself if at any time anyone can order her to hop on one foot, or cut off her hand, or betray her kingdom--and she'll have to obey? Ella's quest to break...

The Latest Edition of a Classic Dog Training Book Learn how to communicate more effectively with your dog using the time-tested training method of the most successful Obedience competitor in history. Winifred Strickland s humane, commonsense approach to dog training applies to all breeds of dogs, large and small. And now it’s updated to include training for the latest AKC Obedience exercises. Complete with helpful training tips, answers to frequently...

This series for young children and very beginning readers outlines the "do's and don'ts" of functioning within a school environment and helps prepare kids to become part of a school's community.

"Dotty the dachshund dreams of being a ballet dancer. Commanded to sit or stay, Dotty shows off her plié and assemblé instead. After a squirrel in the park helps Dotty discover how she can learn discipline her own way, she finally has the chance to perform on stage"-- Provided by publisher.

Peter Rabbit is the most adventurous of his siblings. He runs into trouble, however, when he ignores his mother's request that he stay out of Mr. McGregor's garden.

Life for kids sometimes feels like a series of demands: take out the garbage, do your homework, don't talk to strangers, time for bed! No wonder children complain that their parents always tell them what to do, but it's important for them to understand that parents say these things because they love them. It is also a parent's responsibility to protect their children and teach them how to be functioning members of society. Parents offer good advice...