Eleven-year-old Willie McLean knows that General Lee will defeat the Yankees and win the Civil War, he just knows it. When a battle moves to the fields near his home in Appomattox, Virginia, Willie's thrilled--especially when General Lee, himself, comes to Willie's house! But then General Grant comes, too. Overhearing the two men talk, Willie hears one word: Surrender. Is the war really over?

Fun and funny stories based on sibling relationships.

From lightning to blizzards, learn all about the awesome power of super storms. Illustrations.

Readers can find out how these sea creatures, which have three-inch long teeth and can swim at 30 mph, live and survive in the sea. Illustrations.

Fear of what other's may think can't withstand the arrival of a delicious soup at the block party. A realistic portrayal of childhood concerns about being different.

Macaulay invites readers to enjoy a flight, then shows and describes the plane's behavior on takeoff, during flight, and landing. His masterful drawings include just enough detail to clearly illustrate difficult concepts. He adds visual metaphor to strengthen his points, and uses angles and cross sections to reveal unique plane parts and systems associated with an everyday flight. Macaulay makes l ...

Loaded with interesting details, this biography and its accompanying graphics will engage young readers, especially young space enthusiasts.

Contains fascinating details while retaining its accessibility for young readers. Simple graphics help explain timelines and concepts without distracting from the incredible story of human flight. An excellent biography!

Bright illustrations complement the vibrant conversations Worm and Caterpillar share. According to Worm, their friendship is perfect because they have a lot in common. But what happens when change challenges comfortable ways of thinking? Love is patient and kind, and both are witnessed here amidst the humor and complex wonderings of a delightful friendship.

Blamed for something he didn't do, canine King sets out to find the treat thief. When Kayla realizes it wasn't King's fault, she gets on the case, too. Two detectives with different perspectives and different ""knowns"" are hot on the trail. Are they on the same trail? Will either one find the culprit? Great fun with a winning detective team.

All King wants is a piece of cheese, but everything he tries gets misinterpreted by his human. And then a mystery arrives on the doorstep. Will what Kayla knows and what King knows lead to answers? Another fun mystery from a lovable human-canine pair.

A game of fetch seems simple enough, but add in an easily distracted puppy, a fence, and yard full of look-alike balls and you end up with a mystery. Is a mouse really behind all this mayhem? Another fun mystery with a lovable detective team.

Lovable characters and touches of humor make this a fun read for young mystery fans, dog lovers, and any reader who enjoys an occasional giggle.

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 ...

Well, crows are suspicious birds, after all. At least that's what King thinks his canine instincts are telling him. Is he right? Or has something more mundane happened to a missing gold ring? One things is sure: with King and his smart human Kayla on the case, it will be found!

Who knew there were so many different types of tractors? Young readers will enjoy discovering the variety with the brother-sister team featured in the text.