Explores the experience of immigrants who came to America in the twenty-first century, celebrating the diversity of the country and hope for the future.
The prize: $10 million The rules: Be the first to complete ten tasks assigned by the Benefactor. Do not ask questions. Do not tell anyone what you're doing. Do not fail. The consequences: Unknown Maiv
The prize: $10 million The rules: Be the first to complete ten tasks assigned by the Benefactor. Do not ask questions. Do not tell anyone what you're doing. Do not fail. The consequences: Unknown Coli
David and Will are alive but on the outside of McKinley High, while Lucy is the last of the trinity left inside to deal with Hilary, who will exact revenge before taking over the school.
"Young readers will love this exciting, in-depth yet accessible look at fire trucks, including how they work, the special equipment they need, and how they help firefighters battle blazes to keep peop
Looking forward to playing games, eating hamantaschen and marching in the parade during the annual Purim carnival, the three little pigs worry that the festivities will be spoiled by the big bad wolf.
Flowers produce seed pods, and when the seeds are ripe, they are released from the pod. How do they find their way to a place where they will grow? Find the answer by traveling with the seeds.
Presents information about the physical features, life cycle, and habitat of the ruby-throated hummingbird, discussing a different aspect of its life in each chapter and comparing it to a similar bird
"As a child, Danielle Lee loved looking at plants and animals. Learn how Lee's love of biology and rap and hip-hop music led her to become an urban scientist, teacher, and popular blogger."--
Explore the story behind nuclear pollution, including the harmful effects on people, animals, and the environment, safer nuclear power, and the rules governments implement to ensure that waste materia
"In this remake of Shakespeare's Hamlet set in Williston, North Dakota, seventeen-year-old Hinton, released after a year in juvenile prison, faces rumors that his uncle--now married to his mother and
Squirrel, Mouse, Turtle, Worm, Thrush, and Frog listen to the noisy sounds of each day of the week until the quiet of Shabbat arrives in this alliterative board book.
Journey to Israel with furry loveable Grover from Sesame Street as he visits the Western Wall, participates in an archaeological dig, shops in the Machane Yehuda market, eats yummy drippy falafel, vis
"Each spread of this high-energy book profiles a different car and delves into records it has broken, races it has won, and other amazing feats related to its speed"--Provided by publisher.
There are eight species of baobab tree, and they are all found in Madagascar, a country called the 'home of the baobab.' This story follows a family who rely on baobab trees for many things. To the pe
When ex-con Alejandro meets Chrissie, a fellow victim of police abuse, there are instant sparks, but soon her gang is pushing her to retaliate against the police and the two hatch a plan that puts the
Ty is very proud of his father's accomplishments as a U.S. Army sargeant, but when a brain injury and partial paralysis send his father home from Afghanistan in a wheelchair, Ty finds it hard to balan
Slug worries that the reason his mother never hugs him is that he is ugly, so he follows his friends' advice to be furry, with a beak, horns, and more, until his mother can no longer recognize him, bu
A sumptuously illustrated picture book account of how The Nutcracker ballet became an American holiday tradition traces the efforts of three vaudeville-performing siblings who staged their own product
Every year the Coal Man works hard to mine enough coal for Santa's naughty list, but this year Santa tells him that he has decided that he no longer needs coal.
The villagers cannot put on their legendary Winter Party when they are robbed of their tools, so Beast sets off to find who stole them, then befriends the snow beast criminal who returns the tools and
Love, music, and heartbreak take the stage in Len Vlahos's follow-up to The Scar Boys.Told as an interview with the band after they reach the pinnacle of success, readers will hear from Cheyenne, Harr
When fourteen-year-old Annie buys a horse at an auction of mustangs she is thrilled to finally have a horse of her own at Colorado's Top Tier Stable, where she volunteers in exchange for riding lesson
Simple text and colorful illustrations introduce readers to birds, following them as they plan and build their nests, with questions and a hands-on activity.
Presents a retelling of the classic fairy tale of a princess who falls asleep for a hundred years to be awakened by a prince who arrives on just the right day.
Provides historical context on the forced removal of Cherokee Indians from their homeland in the southeast to the Oklahoma Territory following the Indian Removal Act of 1830.
Sammy Spider learns about the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah; shares recipes for holiday snacks, main dishes, and desserts, each marked to indicate whether it includes meat, dairy products, or neither; an
Introduces the basic units of time and how they are measured, and gives examples to help readers get an idea of the amount of time involved in each unit.
Presents a guide to writing creative nonfiction pieces and provides instruction on such writing techniques as researching a topic, creating an outline, and revising rough drafts.
Cub Reporter uses his interviewing skills to tell the story of a civil rights leader who fought for the rights of migrant workers and helped form the United Farm Workers union.
Provides information on the top ten things to see or do in Missouri, including the Gateway Arch, Wilson Creek National Battlefield, and the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum.
Ten-year-old Mallory is not looking forward to the summer as her friends are either moving or away on vacation, but she soon learns that some changes can be good, and some things are forever.
Provides information on the top ten things to see or do in West Virginia, including the Hatfield-McCoy Trail System, Harpers Ferry, and the New River Gorge National River.
"April Sinclair has always looked forward to high school. But with a jealous BFF, fighting parents, and self-doubt about romance, ninth grade may be more than April bargained for"--
"My name is Aviva, not Amoeba!" shouts Aviva at her teasing classmates. Aviva is determined to change her name until she discovers where her name comes from and why her parents chose that special name
