Having seen the fugitive slaves they sheltered recaptured, Mildred Landreth and her family in Pleasant Plains, Indiana, are strong Union supporters, but as the Civil War drags on they place their hope
Much that we all thought we knew about U.S. presidential elections went out the window with the historic Bush-Gore campaign of 2000. But that wasn't the only unusual election in United States history
This collection, arranged for string quartet or string orchestra, is written for educational or professional use, or just to have fun playing selections from the classic Gershwin(R) work. It's great f
The Belwin Student Instrumental Course is a course for individual instruction and class instruction of like instruments, at three levels, for all band instruments. Each book is complete in itself, but
This collection, arranged for string quartet or string orchestra, is written for educational or professional use, or just to have fun playing selections from the classic Gershwin(R) work. It's great f
The Rockets" series contains lively and humorous stories for children who are just beginning to enjoy reading. The series is aimed at developing reading ability and the text is integrated with illustr
Grab your snorkel and splash along with outrageous underwater creatures! in the swim. Children will delight in the playful, witty language of twenty-one lively poems while they learn about
When Rosie Bensky's dog, Benny, is sent to obedience school, Rosie stumbles on a mystery that could explain why her parents' restaurant, the Perogy Palace, is suddenly losing customers.
When Little Jane Allison Crocodile is kidnapped by the Bad Guy's Big Bad Brother from Louisiana, Bill and his bird buddy Pete head to the rescue. But Pete gets caught by the Rich Lady and it's up to B
This new chapter book series features Arthur and his friends in sports action. In Book #2, Arthur tries to teach Binky the importance of proper training. Illustrations.
Unique and beautiful, Beowulf brings to life a society of violence and honor, fierce warriors and bloody battles, deadly monsters and famous swords. Written by an unknown poet in about the eighth cent
Bodies are coming and going from the Bessledorf Hotel -- dead and alive! Who wants to stay in a hotel full of zombies? Not too many -- and that's a big problem for Mr. Magruder, who's trying hard to m
A funny, entertaining introduction to Ben Franklin and his many inventions, including the story of how he created the "magic square." A magic square is a box of nine numbers arranged so that any line
In this book Ralph Gomory and William Baumol adapt classical trade models to themodern world economy. Trade today is dominated by manufactured goods, rapidly moving technology, andhuge firms that bene
MORE THAN 20 MILLION COPIES OFANN RULE'S BOOKS IN PRINT! In this unnerving collection drawn from her personal crime files, "America's best true-crime writer" (Kirkus Reviews) Ann Rule brilliantly dis
Fact-filled compendium covers virtually all "firsts" in the history of flight, from the first human being to fly and the first American president to fly to the first woman to command a space shuttle m
Comprehensive collection of 44 accurate, ready-to-color illustrations chronicles the development of tanks and other armored vehicles — from the "Little Willie" (1915), the Rolls Royce armored scout ca
Snack attack! Who stole Santa's sack?Scooby-Doo and his friends from Mystery, Inc. have been especially good this year. So as a special treat, Santa's invited them to visit him at the North Pole! Scoo
"Every year, people we know send cards to wish me and my family a happy and healthy New Year. La Shana Tova, they say in Hebrew." How can you tell when it is time for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur? Th
Carefully edited series of lectures by a distinguished theoretical physicist examines geometrical optics, the theory of interference and diffraction, Maxwell's Theory, crystal optics, and molecular op
The Belwin Student Instrumental Course is a course for individual instruction and class instruction of like instruments, at three levels, for all band instruments. Each book is complete in itself, but
"Discusses the events that led the British and the colonists in America to clash in the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Describes the actions of both the Patriots and the British on April 19, 1775,
The power, strength, and determination of the game of basketball are captured in striking photographs and sizzling stories, poems, and personal reflections. From frustration to humor, joy, and triumph
Mr. Lunch, a beloved and hard-working dog, is the hero of the series of children's book classics by J. Otto Seibold and Vivian Walsh. Mr. Lunch is a very businesslike dog. In fact, he is a professiona
The Mexican American author Gary Soto draws on his own experience of growing up in California’s Central Valley in this finely crafted collection of eleven short stories that reveal big themes in the s
In this detailed, accurate coloring book, colorists of all ages will discover a host of plant and animal species that thrive where the sea meets the land. Included are 42 ready-to-color illustrations
Winner of the 1999 Scott O'Dell Award A Notable Children's Book in the Field of Social Studies Maybe nobody gave freedom, and nobody could take it away like they could take away a family farm. Maybe
Hiroshima-born Sadako is lively and athletic--the star of her school's running team. And then the dizzy spells start. Soon gravely ill with leukemia, the "atom bomb disease," Sadako faces her future w
With an Introduction and Notes by Dinny Thorold, University of Westminster Gaskell's last novel, widely considered her masterpiece, follows the fortunes of two families in nineteenth century rural Eng
Best friends Mandy and Mimi can't wait to see the new "Mummy Wonders" exhibit at the museum. But when they sneak in for a preview, they get wrapped up in more than they bargained for. The museum direc
