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Thirteen-year-old Q and fifteen-year-old Angela expect their lives to become complicated when his mother and her father, wildly popular musicians, marry, but not that they will face spies and terroris

"In 1889 Patty and Mildred Hill, two Kentucky sisters, wrote the words and composed the melody of "Good Morning to All" for their kindergarten students. They later changed the words and song is today

In this gripping thriller, teenagers Q (Quest) and Angela go on tour with married rockers Blaze and Roger and, while in Philadelphia, become submerged in a world of danger when they discover the ident

Adam and his family spend an exciting day at the colorful and bustling Eastern Market. But when Adam gets briefly separated from Mom and Dad, he mistakes a friendly, diverse cast of characters for his

It's 1863 and 10-year-old Emmy Blue Hatchett has beentold by her father that, come spring, their family willleave their farm, family, and friends in Quincy, Illinois,and travel the Overland Trail to a

Growing up on the Indonesian island of Sumatra with its cooling lakes and refreshing mud holes, Anju loved being an elephant. Loving cared for and proetected by her mother and herd family, there was n

Vibrant illustrations and rhyming text combine to take readers on an exciting journey to Nevada, where they will visit such places as Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe, and the Hoover Dam, and encounter a wide va

It's springtime and Badger is ready to plant the perfect garden. He has spent months gathering and sorting seeds. It's been a lot of work but it's worth it. His friends Red Squirrel, Dormouse, and Wea

Starting with a pair of yellow mittens, a purple hippo prepares to bundle up to go outside and play in the snow. Using humor and visual clues, primary and secondary colors are identified for the toddl

After having been marooned on an island for ten days, Catherine and William are finally rescued and brought aboard a pirate ship that is captained by a woman who takes a liking to William and forbids

In Book One: Independence Hall, we met Q and his stepsister, Angela. We met their rocker parents, Blaze and Roger; we met the Secret Service team protecting the family; and we met the main players of

In 1889, young Moses and his family sell everything they own and leave their Baltimore, Maryland, home to join many other settlers--black and white--in a race to claim land in the newly-opened territo

From the author of Buzzy the Bumblebee, a colorfully illustrated book provides an A-to-Z story about coins and currency, and the many wonderful things it can buy, from bubblegum to marbles and more. 2

Napoleon, the spiffiest chameleon in the jungle, is a pretty happy guy. And why shouldn't he be? After all, he loves living on his spiffy limb, and blending in with its colorful foliage. And after a f

Even the library has to sleep! This calming bedtime story says good night to the library and all the fun it holds--from books and story time to computers and comics. A charming ode to everyone's favor

Lulu and her cousin Rocky are visiting the city of Milwaukee. There are so many fun things to see and do, like canoeing, visiting a lighthouse, riding surrey-bikes, going to a fish fry, and even geari

When Enzo the dragon catches a cold, it's no mere sniffle. No indeed! His coughs and sneezes set fields aflame and barns on fire. The villagers are fleeing their farms and the townsfolk are up in arms

This friendly, rhyming story follows a child and her father--as well as their cute pets, a puppy and a cat--through the day. From morning ritual to bedtime story (and all the fun in between!), life in

When Little Red Barn wakes one morning, he finds his animal friends have gone. He's empty and alone. And then big noisy machines lift him up and put him on a truck. As Little Red is transported across

What is the Stanley Cup and when was it first awarded? What team has won the cup the most? And is there really a Lord Stanley and how did the cup come to carry his name? Hockey fans will find the answ

Riddles in rhyme and illustrations invite readers to identify the animals and sights typical of Wisconsin.

Explores instruments, composers, terms, and musical styles from A to Z in easy rhymes and explanatory text.

Presents ten riddles about objects and locations commonly associated with Canada, including hockey, mounties, and Toronto's CN Tower.

Presents ten riddles about objects and locations commonly associated with Arizona, including the Grand Canyon, the desert, and coyotes.

Illustrations and rhyming text, along with more detailed information, present facts about the history, culture, and landscape of New Hampshire.

In this empowering story, one child shows that by making the effort to properly pronounce someone's name, we send the welcoming message that everyone is worthy of respect and dignity.When Ai Lin starts school, none of her classmates can say her name. The children make several attempts, but they still cannot pronounce it properly. They ask Ai Lin if they can just call her by another name. It's not that important, right? But Ai Lin knows the significance of her Chinese name. No, it can't be changed. Her name is part of her identity and heritage. Her name was chosen not only for what it means, but also for how it sounds. It ties her to her family--present and past--and to its traditions.When Ai Lin shares her family history with her classmates, they come to understand that a name can be a person's story, special and unique. Ai Lin's name, and all that it means and stands for, is as personal as a fingerprint, as distinct as a snowflake.

Children will enjoy recording their thoughts and memories of special vacations and visits to unique places around Canada in this interactive journal.

Illustrations and rhyming text introduce people, places, and things associated with the state of Illinois, each accompanied by a more detailed explanation.

Celebrating a birthday is always a happy occasion but never more so in this desert community then when it's a centenary for a grand Saguaro cactus For one hundred years, the majestic cactus has anchored this vibrant neighborhood, providing food, shelter, and shade to the local wildlife inhabitants. In beautiful rhyming text, the creatures that depend on Saguaro's gifts come to pay homage, including the tiny bat that sips nectar from the plant's flower, the finches looking for a place to build their nest, and the grateful tortoise that enjoys its fruit. Magnificent artwork brings the desert landscape and creatures to life, showing the interdependence between plants and animals. Readers young and old will appreciate this timely message of how essential even an old cactus is to our environment and the world we all share. Back matter includes information on the interdependence of the desert community.

Modeled after traditional primers, this book includes individual short stories, games, and poems about America's history, character, conservation, famous people, and national symbols.

Detailed paintings and clear alphabet-style instructions present horse-care basics, instruction on how to judge a horse, and historical facts about horses.

Children will enjoy recording their thoughts and memories of special vacations and visits to unique places around the United States in this interactive journal.

Introduces proverbs, clichaes, and idioms in illustrations that portray a young child's literal interpretation, with information about the origin and original meaning of each expression.

Presents a counting book that focuses on the history, geography, famous people, and places of Kansas with illustrated rhyming entries and factual segments for each number.

People, places, animals, and characteristic things of Vermont are represented by the letters of the alphabet, with information about them presented in rhyme and explanatory notes.

People, places, animals, and characteristic things of Arizona are represented by the letters of the alphabet, with information about them presented in rhyme and explanatory notes.

When her Chinese grandmother comes to visit, a young Chinese-American girl learns of and participates in the customs and beliefs celebrating an authentic Chinese New Year.

This gorgeous picture books reveals how the powerful friendship, kindness, and compassion between a Ojibwe girl and a Dakotah boy gave the state of Minnesota its name.

"Using numbers many of North Carolina's state symbols, history, landscapes, and famous people are introduced. Topics include Pilot Mountain, Corolla wild horses, peanuts, and Scottish bagpipers. Each

Presents short rhymes about numbers of objects from one through one hundred and provides information about Mississippi's natural history and social studies topics that the objects represent.