You want girl power? Meet Annie Oakley! Born in 1860, she became one of the best-loved and most famous women of her generation. She amazed audiences all over the world with her sharpshooting, horse-ri
The U.S.S. Monitor was an entirely new type of warship when it launched in 1862. Dubbed "the forefather of the modern Navy," this ironclad ship changed how wars are fought at sea. But on New Year's E
A wordless picture book about what we lose, what we find, and what we give back.Jenn’s beloved dog was lost sometime ago. Long enough that she has given up the search. But she still misses her friend.
From the creators of Voices from the Oregon Trail and Colonial Voices, an unflinching story of two young runaway slaves on the Underground Railroad, told in their voices and those who helped and hinde
Picnics! Singing! Fireworks! It's time to celebrate the best day of all--the Fourth of July!Newbery Medalist Jerry Spinelli and award-winning illustrator Larry Day join forces to celebrate America's b
Felix is not happy about his new baby sister. In fact, he thinks she should be sent back to where she came from. That’s when a trip to the zoo inspires some creative solutions to his problem—but Felix
Bringing a dramatic moment of World War II to vivid life, author Stephen Krensky answers questions about the historic importance of the military action at Pearl Harbor. Written in simple yet clear lan
Follow an errand boy through colonial Boston as he spreads word of rebellion. It?s December 16, 1773, and Boston is about to explode! King George has decided to tax the colonists? tea. The Patriots ha
Powerful history through the eyes of a young boyWhen Johnny joins the Confederate Army as a drummer boy, he enters a world full of patriotism and adventure, breathtaking hot-air balloons, cannons and
Raisin has a lot of favorite things, but change is NOT one of them. And when her mother has a new baby cow, everything changes for the worse.But then, when absolutely everything is going wrong, Raisin
As Ethan, a printer's errand boy, runs through Boston in 1773 delivering a message about an important Patriots meeting, readers learn about the occupations of colonial workers and their differing opin
"An account of several families and individuals making the long and often dangerous trek across the United States from Missouri to the West Coast in the 1800s"--
For fans of Ezra Jack Keats, this perfect read-aloud is a timeless story featuring plenty of animals!A little boy is looking for Lion. Lion is looking for lunch.And so our story begins. But look close
Daniel is the bravest boy of all!Daniel isn't afraid of spiders. He isn't afraid of snakes. He isn't even afraid of thunderstorms. And no matter what his sister says, he's certainly not afraid of dogs
