Bell Kirby is an expert at systems, whether he’s designing the world’s most elaborate habitat for his pet chinchilla, re-creating Leonardo da Vinci’s greatest inventions in his garage, or avoiding Parker Hellickson, the most diabolical bully Village Green Elementary has ever seen. Since third grade, Parker has tormented Bell, who’s spent two long years devising a finely tuned system that k ...

This suspense-filled book offers an accurate description of how the Underground Railroad worked.

Ann Hamilton's family has moved to the western frontier of Pennsylvania, and she misses her old home in Gettysburg. There are no girls her age on Hamilton Hill, and life is hard. But when the Hamiltons survive a terrible storm and receive a surprise visit from George Washington, Ann realizes that pioneer life is exciting and special.

Young Henk was hidden on the farm when Nazi soldiers came and his family was taken away. Now that the war is over, can Henk make a new life for himself in the big city?

Emily is looking forward to living at Sugar Hill Hall. She has very fond memories of her aunt and uncle's grand old mansion. But when Emily arrives, everything has changed. The once beautiful home is now dark and eerie--and dead with the silence of the people who live there. Emily knows something awful is happening at Sugar Hill Hall, but what?

In a moment, KT finds herself in a world where traditional values and priorities have been turned upside-down. Her brother, once an easily overlooked family member, is winning tournaments and trophies while KT, a once highly regarded softball player, struggles to find a pathway out of obscurity. This fascinating scenario creates opportunities for readers to consider values, daily dynamics, and the ...

RThe author of "Escape from Memory" and the Shadow Children series has penned another suspenseful novel guaranteed to keep readers riveted.S--"Booklist."

In this sequel to "Beardance," Cloyd ventures into the wilderness to find and protect the last grizzly bears in Colorado. An ALA Best Book for Young Adults.

Third graders travel back in time and find Professor Alexander Graham Bell, who's given up on the telephone annd is working on a new invention. Abigail and her friends must get him back on track. Illustrations.

A brand-new series begins, featuring a third-grade class and the teacher who takes them back in time to explore history. This title asks the question: What if Abraham Lincoln never freed the slaves? Will the kids be able to convince Lincoln to do what history expects of him? Illustrations.

In 1775, on the eve of the Revolutionary War, disagreements between the Whigs and the Tories are intense, and 14-year-old Hannah Andrews is suddenly in the middle. Together with her beloved horse, Hannah takes a bold step to fight for freedom.

Anya's fourth-grade classmates don't understand why she wears a wig, but when it falls off in front of the whole class, she reveals that she has alopecia areata, a disease that results in hair loss. Keely wants to find a way to help Anya. But what can Keely do when all Anya wants is to have hair again?

Don't miss the changes that both Greg and Maura have on each other. Great character development throughout the story's events.

The bestselling author of "Star in the Storm" pens a thrilling new story about family, loyalty, and the bond between a lonely boy and a remarkable dog.

Ambitious young entrepreneur Ernie runs a pet funeral business that explodes when he hires tomboy Swimming Pool, who's a great crier. Illustrations.

Although he doesn't want to go camping with his fifth grade class, new kid Mark Chelmsley realizes he could prove himself to his science teacher Mr. Maxwell, who doesn't like rich kids. But soon, both teacher and student learn some lessons they'll never forget. Now in paperback.

Matthias is an illegal third-born--a Shadow Child--living in a society that only allows two children per family. When Matthias encounters other third-borns, they ask him to join their campaign. Matthias must decide if he will risk his own life for the sake of others in the sixth title of this series.

In a futuristic society that allows only two children per family, some "Shadow Children," illegal third-borns, take a stand. Luke Garner has been imprisoned by the Population Police, and it's up to fearful Trey to take charge--even though he has no idea what to do.