When her famous explorer parents brought her to live in the far north of Greenland, young Marie Peary delighted in her unique childhood and, despite standing out amongst the Inuit people because of he
Three stories star Wilbur and Orville, the Riot brothers, as they capture a thief, find a hidden treasure, and overthrow the Snowball King during a snow day.
Colorful illustrations and informative text examine the Milky Way Galaxy in relation to Earth and the exciting discovery of millions of other galaxies in the universe through a review of their various
When Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on the bus to a white man, a movement was set in motion that led to other nonviolent boycotts, marches, and walks--resulting in the civil rights movement an
The history of the holiday and all its fun festivities are presented in this easy-to-read tale filled with Valentine cards, candy hearts, flowers, and full-color illustrations. Valentine's Day is cand
With an alligator, a cook, a trumpeter, and others in the bed, the little mouse finds it difficult to get comfy and so rolls over to get some additional room, but that leads to the pirate falling on t
When he refuses to wake-up in order to do his important task on Groundhog Day, Uncle Phil realizes that it may be time to retire and so hands over his title to his adventurous and high-spirited niece,
When nine-year-old Alex and his friend Yasmeen investigate the disappearance of cats in their neighborhood, they stumble onto a larger mystery involving a haunted house and a ghostly cat.
Ten-year-old Veronica describes the Christmas customs and celebrations she shares with her family and friends in New York City's Puerto Rican community.
Thanksgiving feasts, Thanksgiving traditions, and the history of Thanksgiving are presented in a richly illustrated and touching book by the author of Halloween Is....
Provides a detailed look at the history and purpose of the Bill of Rights as the first Congress wrote them along with a look at how they apply to American citizens in today's modern world.
An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of chickens also discusses how chickens are raised on farms and includes cutaway diagrams of eggs in various stages of develop
From lucky ducks to odd ducks to sitting ducks to just plain quacks, an amusing collection of animal sayings includes a wealth of funny phrases alongside fun-filled art bursting with color and energy.
Enhanced with bold illustrations, this collection of poems celebrates the joys and traditions of holidays throughout the year and the diverse beauty that comes with each of the four seasons. A Caldeco
Describes the many types of berries, edible and poisonous; explains how several varieties are cultivated, harvested, and used; and includes recipes for blueberry pie, blackberry jam, and raspberry ice
In a companion book to Anansi and the Talking Melon, Anansi the Spider steals Hyena's magic stick so he won't have to do the chores, but when the stick's magic won't stop, he gets more than he bargain
Covers the years during which Friedl Dicker, a Jewish woman from Czechoslovakia, taught art to children at the Terezin Concentration Camp. Includes art created by teacher and students, excerpts from d
Provides a biography of the woman who graduated from college with honors and traveled around the world on behalf of the physically handicapped even though she had been blind and deaf since early child
From blossom to pollination to picking, an informative picture book shows how apple trees grow, their various parts, and the different varieties, as well as including instructions on how to plant and
An introduction to creating art describes the many different kinds of tools and supplies that artists use to draw and paint, and teaches about the three primary colors and how other colors can be made
Offers the story of the Shoshone Indian girl who, removed from her native tribe as a child by a Hidatsa war party, grew up to be a famous figure in history by acting as translator and guide for Lewis
Provides middle readers with the story of Joan of Arc, the thirteen-year-old peasant girl who grew up to be a brave soldier and defended her country but was burned at the stake by the English for witc
Identifies the moon as our only natural satellite, describes its movement and phases, and discusses how we have observed and explored it over the years.
A young reader's introduction to the world of dogs explores the physical characteristics, behavior, and special senses of purebreds, crossbreeds, and mongrels, accompanied by practical information on
When Anansi the Spider learns that Turtle is adept at catching fish, he tries to trick him into catching dinner for him, but Turtle quickly catches on, and Anansi resorts to building his own fishing n
A dollhouse filled with a ghostly light in the middle of the night and dolls that have moved from where she last left them lead Amy and her retarded sister to unravel the mystery surrounding grisly mu
"Sally tries to tell her family that a hippo, a tiger, zebras and koalas are in their yard, but no one pays attention until they hear that the zoo animals have escaped; now everyone panics except for
