In this unique, fast-paced twist on the time-travel genre and the first book in a trilogy, sixteen-year-old Alex is a spinner—one of a rare few who can rewind time to review past events. Alex’s societ
The true life stories of six little-known fierce ancient warrior queens are told with humour and vivid detail by an award-winning writer. For young readers seeking to be inspired by stories of strong
This exuberant picture book demonstrates key math concepts to children as ten math-loving chicks make a new friend.As the Arithmechicks slide down the slide, swing on the swings, and play hide-and-see
Discover the secret behaviors of a notoriously stinky mammal--the skunk--by following a family as the kits grow from infancy to adulthood.The celebrated Secret Life series continues with a determined
In this supernatural historical mystery, twelve-year-old Bone possesses a Gift that allows her to see the stories in everyday objects. When she receives a note that says her mother's Gift killed her,
For any child who has trouble going to sleep, here is a funny, imaginative, and ultimately empowering bedtime book about a girl who takes control of her nightmare and shows a group of monsters that sh
In this unique, fast-paced twist on the time-travel genre and the first book in a trilogy, sixteen-year-old Alex is a Spinner--one of a rare few who can rewind time to review past events. Alex's socie
In this supernatural historical mystery, twelve-year-old Bone possesses a Gift that allows her to see the stories in everyday objects. When she receives a note that says her mother's Gift killed her,
In this second book in the Top-Secret Diary of Celie Valentine series, ten-year-old Celie’s grandmother has moved in with her family, and Granny’s forgetfulness is starting to worry Celie. In the mean
April Pulley Sayre’s wry, quirky storytelling tone shines from the warning on the first page (This is a S-L-O-W book. Do not read it while surfing, water skiing, or running to escape giant weasels.”)
From the tiny elf owl that weighs less than two ounces to the Eurasian eagle owl that can have a wing span of over five feet, author Laurence Pringle’sOWLS! Strange and Wonderful provides clear, infor
Ten-year-old Celie’s grandmother has moved in with her family, and Granny’s forgetfulness is starting to worry Celie. In the meantime, she can tell her parents are keeping secrets, but she can’t talk
This companion to This Orq. (He Cave Boy.) pits Orq and Woma against a couple of stone-age bullies. Dorq is big, strong, and mean . . . and his pet, Caba, is even worse. But when Caba smashes a giant
In 1926, droves of Americans traveled by train across the United States to visit the West. They ate at Harvey Houses, where thousands of well?trained waitresses provided first?class service. The Waitr
A tractor is more than a piece of farm machinery. It’s farmer’s partner that helps him get the hard work done. This dynamic picture book shows a big tractor from spring to harvest?planting, cultivatin
Every inventor has to start somewhere, and one of the greatest innovators in our history was no exception. Ben Franklin developed his first invention while doing what he loved best: swimming! Ben's Bi
What’s the problem with not being scared of monsters? Well, they think you’re one of them! And then they’re too friendly, ALL the time. Suddenly it's hard to get out of bed in the morning, things get
Friends/enemies (“frenemies”) Maddie and Jasmine could not be more different from each other. Maddie grew up in affluent suburbia; Jasmine just moved to a trailer park by way of Brooklyn. Yet each hop
In early twentieth-century America, at a time of rampant segregation, one man made it possible for African American children in the South to receive a quality education. Julius Rosenwald was not only
Nibbles, Sweet Pea, and Clean Bean are little piglets with a big quest. They want to determine, for once and for all, who is the biggest? It’ll take their sneaking into the garden, devouring all the v
How can you turn an empty box into a time machine? Samantha, an anteater, helps her friends Grant, an aardvark, and Antoine, an armadillo, add a bunch of thingamabobs and hoozie-doozies to create a sp
Ten-year-old Lilly, a worrier who greatly fears the sea, leaves the home of her librarian great-uncle and sets out with an old woman pirate to rescue her parents, who were shipwrecked while seeking th
By visiting Clarabelle and her newborn calf on a large Wisconsin dairy farm, the author describes all of the latest technology that enables farmers to create by-products from their herds.
Lily Sampson wants nothing more than to have a normal family—if not forever, at least for a day. In the midst of her weird and wacky relatives, Lily works at being the sensible one. But if she were ju
On the tiny South Pacific island of Saipan, thirteen-year-old Joseph and his half-Japanese cousin Kento practice to become warriors like their ancestors. But in the final months of World War II, their
A little boy tells the story of what his father, a truck driver, does from his departure before dawn to his arrival home in the evening. “Striking graphics. . . . In its strong, steady lines and depic
Complete with huge photos and easy-to-follow directions, this book is loaded with crafts and ideas. After a few hours of creative fun, kids will look at paper bags in a whole new way. They'll discover
Complete with huge photos and easy-to-follow directions, this book is loaded with crafts and ideas. After a few hours of creative fun with it, kids will look at boxes in a whole new way. They'll disco
Here are twenty-nine rhyming riddle poems about everyday objects that children love: roller coasters, trampolines, kites, yo-yos, licorice, and more. With plenty of clues in each rhythmic verse and in
Today is Tess's first day of school and her very first ride on a school bus. As a multitude of vehicles--from fire engine to front loader--passes by, Tess eagerly asks, "Is this the bus for us, Gus?"
It was a beautiful piece of leather, smooth as silk and tough as a tornado. In fact, it was the best-looking leather you ever saw. An old cowhand gave it to a young cowboy as a gift. The cowboy cut it
The creators of Sharks! Strange and Wonderful introduce a variety of whales and describe the efforts to save these magnificent mammals from extinction--the largest mammals on Earth.
At the animal clinic in Mitchell, South Dakota, there is one veterinarian--Dr. Mike Patrick. He works day and night taking care of animals both large and small. But he has some special assistants to m
A boy hears the ringing of a hammer in the evening air. He follows the sound to the blacksmith shop where the fiery forge makes it a warm place on a winter's night. The boy watches as his father pound
Up and down, big and small, hot and cold--opposites are all around us. Learning to identify opposites is one way children expand their view of the world. Soon they see that some things are completely
When Wanda discovers a thornbush growing in an empty lot, she's quite sure it's a rosebush ready to bloom. So she clears away the trash, checks on it every day, and brings water from the butcher shop
School is out. Now it's time for Nweb's vacation. He should be excited, but instead he's worried. This year Nweb's family has decided to leave the city and vacation in the village of his grandparents.
Complete with letter reproductions, this story tells of eleven-year-old Grace Bedell's written suggestion to President Lincoln that he grow a beard and the amazing events that followed as result. Repr
This bright picture book offers young readers the tale of one young girl's struggle to save her family property at auction by selling her horse during financially difficult times in the 1930s. Reprint
In these four collections of verse (The Dog Ate My Homework, I Never Said I Wasn't Difficult, Am I Naturally This Crazy? and Which Way to the Dragon!), Sara Holbrook deals honestly with issues facing
