Driven by an overwhelming sense of faith, direction, and conviction, Harriet Tubman risked her life repeatedly for the causes of freedom and equality. An amazing life beautifully captured in this biography for developing readers.

When Cow's ""jokes"" fall flat, he finds help from a classic joke's protagonist. Young readers will love the characters and the humor!

Fred is lost. Fireworks scared him away from his human family, and now people are wondering if Fred is a stray. King and Kayla know better, and not-exactly-together, they set out to reunite Fred and his family. Does working from different sets of facts help or hinder this detective team? An enjoyable read, made more so by the contrast between Kayla's thinking and that of there canine companion Kin ...

Fun characters and word play make this an entertaining tale for young readers!

A simple but enjoyable story in which science plays a critical role.

"One overly optimistic, and one overly grumpy, but friends nonetheless. When a beach trip is suggested (and one character reluctantly relents), supplies must be gathered. Too many supplies, however, can slow you down, and the bus waits for no-one. Great fun with lovable characters—even the grumpy one."

A childhood dream finally comes true in this biography of the first African-American female astronaut. This is an excellent biography presented in an easy-to-read format.

"When there is a classroom celebration scheduled, the class pets—two hamsters—are determined to be part of it. But how can they be sure they have the right number of items for a 100th day celebration? Great fun centered around a common school experience."

"Achievement is one thing. Achieving while overcoming challenges that would defeat most others is something else, and that's what comes through in Misty Copeland's story."

A lovable character discovers the library in this celebration of books and reading.

Put on your party hat because these pigs have a plan, and it's a plan filled with big, pig fun. This Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read is perfect for beginning readers who like a side of silly with their stories!

Mo doesn't want to shoot the ball. He just wants to learn to pass it correctly. With the odds stacked against him and countless failed attempts, can Mo pass well enough to help his team in the big game? A delightful protagonist returns and provides a humorous (and unexpected) confusion, showing that even the little guy can be a team player.

Tables get turned when a hike in the woods reveals that Pedro is already pretty good at surviving in the wold, much to the surprise of his dad. A fun story featuring a likable main character.

On a soccer field, the goalie is the last line of defense. Does Pedro have what it takes to be his team's goalie? Perhaps skills he's learned off the field can help. Another great story with a likable main character.

Can loneliness make even pizza unappetizing? If so, can a new friend make any pizza taste great? With humor, this gentle story emphasizes the positive influence of friendship.

From stargazing to shopping to sailing, Poppleton knows how to live an adventurous life. The lovable main character and humor will make continue Poppleton's popularity with young readers.

Rocket needs a story, one that will help him fall asleep. But as each available storyteller falls asleep, what's a wide-awake pup supposed to do? In an act of inspiration and improvisation, Rocket figures out a solution. Aa absolutely charming story!

Friends always come to the rescue, even when it makes the game harder for them to play. A delightful story of friendship and self-acceptance.