Motivated by her love for the game and inspired by the legendary Jackie Robinson, Mamie Johnson is determined to be a professional baseball pitcher. But in a sport that's determined by white men, the
Little Cliff's great-grandmother, Mama Pearl, and his great-grandfather, Poppa Joe, are so excited for him to start first grade. But Little Cliff doesn't want to go to school, especially if it means
Generations of children have been captivated by the hair-raising adventures and misadventures of Brer Rabbit. Come along as he sneaks into Mr. Man's garden, persuades Brer Wolf to be burned in a hollo
Revered by some and despised by others, the Scarlet Pimpernel--an Englishman who works to save aristocrats during the height of the French Revolution--is pursued by a blackmailing agent of the new Re
Twelve-year-old Cracker cannot turn to his parents for help when he learns that his ex-babysitter is in terrible danger and unable to resolve by herself the adult issues that threaten her
Orphaned into the household of her Aunt Reed at Gateshead, subject to the cruel regime at Lowood charity school, Jane Eyre nonetheless emerges unbroken in spirit and integrity. She takes up the post o
BE CLASSIC with Jane Eyre, introduced by New York Times bestselling author Gayle Forman. As an orphan, Jane has a childhood full of trouble, but her sense of self and stubborn independence help her to
In this fun and fact-filled book—now in chapter book format!—about first ladies from Martha Washington to Melania Trump, civic-minded young readers learn just how important it is to “Remember the ladi
From the Constitution to abolition, from voting to civil rights, this fun and fact-filled book—now in chapter book format!—shows how America got the nickname “land of the free.”It’s a “free country”!
Two books in one! The first two adventures of Dory's beloved chapter book series come together in this volume.Dory is a little rascal with a BIG personality--and an imagination to match! As the younge
From the publishing house that brought you the Who Was? books comes the next big series to make history approachable, engaging, and funny!The Thrifty Guide to the Ancient Greece: A Handbook for Time T
The first two adventures of the Unicorn Rescue Society are coming to paperback with a lively cover update and a brand-new bonus story.Across the vast, blue ocean, in the mountains of the Basque Countr
The first two adventures of the Unicorn Rescue Society are coming to paperback with a lively cover update and a brand-new bonus story.Elliot Eisner isn’t exactly thrilled with the first day at his new
Guardians of the Galaxy meets The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy in this wild, warm-hearted, and hilarious sci-fi debut about a brainy young girl who is recruited for a very special boarding school.
The fourth book in the Zach and Zoe Mysteries--a sports-themed chapter book mystery series by New York Times bestselling author Mike Lupica. Perfect for fans of Cam Jansen!There's nothing eight-year-o
“I haven't read anything that has moved me this much since Wonder.” —Jennifer Niven, author of All the Bright PlacesA space-obsessed boy and his dog, Carl Sagan, take
National Book Award nominee Lisa Graff returns readers to the magical world of A Tangle of Knots, where a camp for Talented kids just might be a recipe for disaster.It's summertime and everyone is hea
Pulitzer Prize-winning Berkeley Breathed's first illustrated novel! Sam the Lion is actually a priceless dachshund, bred to be a show dog. More important, he is Heidy?s best friend?and she needs one l
Perfect for fans of The School for Good and Evil comes the eagerly anticipated follow-up to M. A. Larson's Pennyroyal Academy, hailed by the New York Times as a "breathtakingly exciting novel" with a
From the #1 bestselling author of Heat, Travel Team and Million-Dollar Throw comes a feel-good basketball tale reminiscent ofThe Blind Side.Forced to live on his own afte
A companion novel to Priscilla Cumming's highly acclaimed The Red Kayak and The Journey BackThirteen-year-old Kate Tyler must ask herself how far she will go to protect her older brothe
As a small boy at Joe Gargery's forge, Pip meets two people who will affect his whole lifeNan escaped convict he is forced to help, and the eccentric Miss Havisham, whose beautiful, cold ward Estella
Gangly, quick-tempered Katy always means to be beautiful, beloved, and as good as an angel one day, but somehow her resolutions get forgotten or go horribly wrong. When an accidental fall from a swing
Hace mucho tiempoA-a long time agoA-there lived a beautiful young woman named Adelita. So begins the age-old tale of a kind-hearted young woman, her jealous stepmother, two hateful stepsisters, and a
When you need worms for fishing, Grandpa knows just where to look. Grandpas are great at making things, like bookshelves, burgers, and funny faces. Some grandpas like to sing old songs, some like to p
Rod Brown and Julius Lester bring history to life in this profoundly moving exploration of the slave experience. From the Middle Passage to the auction block, from the whipping post to the fight for f
John Henry is stronger than ten men, and can dig through a mountain faster than a steam drill. Julius Lester's folksy retelling of a popular African-American folk ballad has warmth, tall tale humor, a
How did Kerri Strug go from Olympic hopeful to Olympic champion? How does Dominique Moceanu spend a typical day? This thorough, fun-to-read book answers those questions and many more. You?ll learn th
Bothered by his noisy house, a man goes to a wise man for advice. But the advice in this funny and easy-to-read version of the classic Jewish tale isn't exactly what you'd expect.
"In the same vein as Rockwell's earlier books–Boats, Cars, and Trucks–this new title presents various types of planes to the very young child. The artist uses clear, bright colors to depict the plane
A young girl struggles to embrace change in this moving family story set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War. For fans of Jenni Holm and Wendy Mass.Lucy is a practical, orderly person--just like h
From the New York Times bestselling author of Circus Mirandus comes the magic-infused story of a golden gator, two cursed kids, and how they take their destinies into their own hands. When the red moo
In this heartwarming and funny middle-grade novel by the New York Times bestselling author of Counting by 7s, Julia grows into herself while playing a Munchkin in The Wizard of Oz Julia is very
Bea’s artistic gifts lead to a special new friendship in book two of this funny illustrated chapter book series for fans of Amelia’s Notebook and Judy Moody Bea Garcia is looking for a new best friend
Humor and action abound in the next Mo & Dale Mystery—follow-up to the Newbery Honor winner andNew York Times bestseller Three Times LuckyThe trial of the century has come to Tupelo Landing, NC. Mo an
A moving, bittersweet tale reminiscent of Sharon Creech’s Walk Two Moons set in a West Virginia coal-mining townWhen her brother dies in a fire, Sasha Harless has no one left, and nowhere to turn. Aft
An exceptionally moving story of triumph against all odds set during World War 2, from the acclaimed author ofJefferson’s Sons and for fans of Number the Stars. Nine-year-old Ada has never left h
JR (short for Jack Russell) is an embassy dog. His human, George, works in embassies around the world and so they both travel. Alot. Now George is working at the Canadian Embassy in Moscow. While Geor
In this follow-up to his groundbreaking AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH, former Vice President Al Gore explores the causes of the current climate crisis and what we can do to help solve it. In full color, with
What is a hero? Using the metaphor of a hiking trail, bestselling author T. A. Barron discusses the great variety of heroes and brings them to life through their own stories: Some are well known, like
