A strong-willed 16-year-old girl fights for survival in 18th-century North America. Francoise Laurent has never had an easy life. The only surviving child of a destitute washerwoman and wayward s
Parents have a lingering impact on their teen children. If you act like Marlene, you end up like Marlene -- messed up, lonely and broke. No wonder Samantha rejects her mother's lifestyle. In The Trou
Two fearless explorations of the depths of teenage passion. Louella hates her name, is obsessed with colors and yells herself hoarse when she gets upset. People call her "slow," but Lou knows one thi
It's the Spanish Inquisition, and agents of oppression grow deadly for two teens. "But there are times when peace just becomes a broken mouthful. A word that no tongue in the world Can prono
Louise Harrison's folks are destroying any chance she has of enjoying 11th grade... Sixteen-year-old Louise Harrison is insecure about a lot of things: her hair, her fashion sense and her "big-bone
Louise Harrison's folks are destroying any chance she has of enjoying 11th grade... Sixteen-year-old Louise Harrison is insecure about a lot of things: her hair, her fashion sense and her "big-bone
It's the Spanish Inquisition, and agents of oppression grow deadly for two teens. "But there are times when peace just becomes a broken mouthful. A word that no tongue in the world Can prono
With content vetted by doctors and endorsed by health professionals, this book is the result of a diverse group of teen girls finding out the answers to questions they had about sexuality. Real life
The ultimate cure for today's homework woes. The panic and doubt that comes with the assignment of a research project is no different today than it was decades ago. The advent of cyberspace, however,
The author of Nibbling on Einstein's Brain brings her animated style to the story of water. With this richly illustrated book, young readers can dive into The Wonder in Water and discover just what
A puzzle book the challenges the reader to help space pirates find their treasure. Each double page spread requires the solution to a map-reading puzzle and includes a memorable cast of characters in
Fourteen-year-old Hasina is forced to flee everything she knows in this gripping account of the refugee crisis in Myanmar.For Hasina and her younger brother Araf, the constant threat of Sit Tat, the M
Fourteen-year-old Hasina is forced to flee everything she knows in this gripping account of the refugee crisis in Myanmar.For Hasina and her younger brother Araf, the constant threat of Sit Tat, the M
A picture book star is born! Diana is struggling in school. She’s bored. She can’t concentrate. And she really doesn’t like math. Diana visits the doctor after her mother receives a call from a concer
Rainy days are anything but boring!This beautifully illustrated book helps little ones practice their 1,2,3s while they follow along with all the fun things to do on a rainy day. Bright and bold colla
You don’t have to go to the countryside to observe nature. Small animals, birds, and bugs are everywhere in cities as well. In these two photographic board books, toddlers are encouraged to look
You don’t have to go to the countryside to observe nature. Small animals, birds, and bugs are everywhere in cities as well. In these two photographic board books, toddlers are encouraged to look
Can a monster ever eat too much?Wolves, ogres, and giants have always populated children’s books. That little bit of fear that they inspire is what makes storytime so exciting. In this book, young chi
For die-hard basketball fans and casual spectators alike, this collection of fascinating facts about the game will be a welcome addition to their library. From the origins of the game to how much play
For die-hard basketball fans and casual spectators alike, this collection of fascinating facts about the game will be a welcome addition to their library. From the origins of the game to how much play
Pablo and his sister spend every day at Treasure Mountain,” the local dump. There, they rummage through the mounds of garbage looking for items that their mother can sell in order to provide food for
Pablo and his sister spend every day at ?Treasure Mountain,” the local dump. There, they rummage through the mounds of garbage looking for items that their mother can sell in order to provide food for
It’s the first day of school and Miss Macintosh is certain about one thing: she isn’t going! As she snuggles back under the covers, the doorbell rings. In comes Mr. Bellweather, the school principal w
Stretch! Fly! Dive!What are two things that small children love? Animals and big machines, of course. In this energetic board book, the two are combined to show how the actions of seven animals mirror
Seventeen-year-old Diego dreams of a brighter future. His small town near the Mexican-United States border has been ravaged by the drug war, and the newspaper headlines are filled with body counts. Di
Seventeen-year-old Diego dreams of a brighter future. His small town near the Mexican-United States border has been ravaged by the drug war, and the newspaper headlines are filled with body counts. Di
People overcome impossible odds where others surrendered and failed. What would you do if you were stranded or trapped in a situation where you had to fight for your life? When the Worst Happens i
People overcome impossible odds where others surrendered and failed. What would you do if you were stranded or trapped in a situation where you had to fight for your life? When the Worst Happens i
Coltan, or "blue gold," is a rare mineral used in making cell phones and computers. Across continents, the lives of three teen girls are affected by the "blue gold" trade. Sylvie's family had to f
Coltan, or "blue gold," is a rare mineral used in making cell phones and computers. Across continents, the lives of three teen girls are affected by the "blue gold" trade. Sylvie's family had to f
"Find out about the "other" stars in show business."There are hundreds of people who make a live show worth seeing and remembering: the entertainers on stage, of course, but also many behind the scene
"Find out about the "other" stars in show business."There are hundreds of people who make a live show worth seeing and remembering: the entertainers on stage, of course, but also many behind the scene
A feast of a medieval adventure with a thoroughly modern heroine. As the murmur of prayers fills the icy room, mother and baby seem doomed. When the newborn finally struggles into the world, the Co
Two vulnerable girls go to extremes for love. In Dead Time, Isabella is in jail and waiting to be tried for a horrifically violent crime. Her boyfriend's ex-girlfriend, Lulu, is dead. Even her name
In "I Am Not Emmanuelle," Adele worries her parents prefer her dead sister Emmanuelle over her; and in "Just Julie," Julie copes with her own secrets as her idolized older brother stands trial for mur
A modern classic with revised text in a fun new format for young children. The Paper Bag Princess hardly needs an introduction. First published in 1980 and with over four million copies in print, thi
Different cultures. Fast friends. Jamal and Joseph were born in the same hospital in the same month. Now they're best friends. The two like to play at each other's homes. Joseph's mom knows Jamal c
Silly animals, toilets are for kids! With its lively cast of critters and gentle humor, Toilet Tales has been helping youngsters feel at ease in the bathroom for more than 20 years. Now this giggle
A modern classic that continues to prove no color is finer. Young Kelly's mom doesn't understand about red. Sure, the brown mittens are warmer, but the red mitts make better snowballs. And the red boo
Arabelle and her cat, Izzy, move into the Witches' Retirement Home, but everyone keeps tripping over Izzy, so he'll have to go. He coaxes the witches into scraping together leftover magic to cast a sp
