It's been a bad year for 13-year-old Joshua Harper. His father has died; his voice has changed, so he can't sing in the Boston Boys' Choir anymore; and he's quit school to work. When disaster strikes, Joshua finds the place--and the voice--he thought he'd lost. Illustrations. Map.

By the early 1900s, nearly two million children were working in the United States. From the coal mines of Pennsylvania to the cotton mills of New England, children worked long hours every day under stunningly inhumane conditions. After years and years of oppression, children began to organize and make demands for better wages, fairer housing costs, and safer working environments. Some strikes led ...

A magnificent rendering by a mother and daughter team of the timeless Greek myth of King Midas, who learns that a blessing can also become a curse. Full color.

The bestselling book from the author of "Babe, the Gallant Pig"--an American Library Association Notable Children's Book and Junior Library Guild Selection--is now available in paperback.

Lighting up readers' hearts and imaginations since it was first published in 1942.

The true story of the rescue of more than 500,000 British and French soldiers trapped in France in 1940 is told in this age-appropriate book that details the mission of the "little ships" in a legendary armada. Many yearned to be a part of this mission--including a little girl who wanted more than anything to be a part of a worthy cause. Full-color illustrations.

Developing readers can have fun while learning with these Green Light Readers, featuring short sentences, creative stories, and simple dialogue. Illustrations.

Martha Dandridge Custis was twenty-seven years old when she married George Washington. She worked by her husband's side to help keep their family, home, and country running smoothly. Whether she was at a ball or on a battlefield, Martha Washington set the standard for all future First Ladies with her quiet determination and courage.

“It doesn’t matter what it looked like, what matters is the truth. Next time, don’t be so quick to judge a person and remember the power of your words.” These words—a solemn warning—arrests reader attention, but the visual metaphor used to convey the damage caused by gossip is just as powerful and easily accessible to every young person.

Even though Tabby tries to keep him warm, Mr. Putter catches a cold in this cozy addition to the series.

How can you make friends when your name is unpronounceable? Maybe choosing an easier name will help, at least that's what Unhei thinks. Suggestions from classmates pour in until a chance encounter outside of school upends the entire plan. A gentle and beautiful story of self-discovery and friendship.

Nate depends on his dog, Sludge, to help him solve all of his cases. But Sludge can't help him this time because he's lost inside a big department store on a rainy day. Nate looks high and low, but every clue leads to a dead end--until Nate realizes that Sludge "can" help him. Illustrations.

It is the middle of WWII; Gabi, her mother and her cousin, Max, go into hiding. Unable to stand their cramped hiding space, Gabi and Max go on secret walks and discover information that is useful to the anti-Nazi partisan soldiers camped out nearby.

At first, Travis couldn't stand the sight of Old YellerThe stray dog was ugly, and a thieving rascal, too. But he sure was clever, and a smart dog could be a big help on the wild Texas frontier, especially with Papa away on a long cattle drive up to Abilene.Strong and courageous, Old Yeller proved that he could protect Travis's family from any sort of danger. But can Travis do the same for Old Yel ...

As a boy working in his father's shop, Paul Revere hears adults talk about their clubs with meetings, rules, and elections. It gives him the idea to start his own club--a bell ringers club. Full color.

Pieces of the seasonsappear and disappearin a patchwork patternmaking up a year.

During World War II, carrier pigeons were used to send messages across enemy lines. G.I. Joe was one such pigeon, working closely with British and American troops to help them communicate over long distances and coordinate their attacks. Full color.

As one of the Amish, Esther feels she sticks out in her plain clothes at public school. She's terrified she may do what her brother did: run away and join the outside world. Illustrations.

What makes a pony a pony? How are they different from horses? Filled with loads of interesting facts and bright, realistic illustrations.

A young boy tells the story of his deaf father who loved working as a printer for a major newspaper but was saddened by the fact that his hearing coworkers ignored him because he couldn't talk.--"School Library Journal." Full color.