Set in 17th-century Korea, this story is of a young girl who yearns to see what lies beyond the walls of her family's home and enlarge her world. Illustrations.

How do you decide when the better option means great personal loss? Gripping adventure surrounds a tale of identity and impossible decision in this latest installment of Haddix's unforgettable "The Missing" series. (Book Two in Missing Series)

It's picture day at the dog park. But before the first photo can be taken, an exuberant pack of pups needs a bit of grooming. So they're off to Shampoodle, the local pet salon, where the eager dogs simply cannot sit still. Full color.

Have fun with language! One book is never enough to explore the wide range of verbs! In this follow-up to To Root, to Toot, to Parachute, the crazy cats deliver loads of additional examples to illustrate the power of both action verbs and linking verbs. Brian P. Cleary's playful verse and Brian Gable's comical cats turn traditional grammar lessons on end. Each verb is printed in color for easy ide ...

From the time he was a small boy, Wilson Bentley saw snowflakes as small miracles. And he determined that one day his camera would capture for others the wonder of the tiny crystal. Bentley's patience and determination revealed two important truths: no two snowflakes are alike; and each one is startlingly beautiful. Full color.

Tyler hopes for an unbeatable season for his soccer team, but is that even possible when his friends--and the team's best players--leave for an elite travel team? With their best players gone, Tyler is excited when Coach Murray gives him the midfielder position. It's tough, and even though Tyler is trying his hardest, his team can't seem to win a game. Then an elderly English soccer fan tells Tyle ...

Based on the Sparrow War of China in 1958, this tale contrasts a girl's gentle, compassionate spirit with frustrated, shortsighted action instigated by China's leadership. The consequence of each path is shown beautifully, highlighting the wisdom of measured forethought and wise thinking.

Storms are SCARY! But it's cool to understand what's going on when Mother Nature gets angry. Why does the wind howl? Why does it rain for days? How do rivers overflow? Thunder and lightening, monsoons, hurricanes, tornadoes... the facts and photos in this book will blow you away!

Shore and Alexander present a lyrical tribute to the civil rights movement, stunningly illustrated by award-winning illustrator Ransome. Full color.

Jeremy wants is a pair of those shoes, the ones everyone at school seems to be wearing. But Jeremy's grandma says he needs new boots for winter. Soon Jeremy realizes that the things he has are worth more than the things he wants. Full color.

Based on the thrilling, but miscalled final quarter events of an actual 1940 game, this realistic fiction will enthrall diehard football fans and induce some soul searching--which way would they vote knowing it could cost them the championship?

Macomber, the #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author of romance, joins children's author Carney for this heartwarming story about the true meaning of gift-giving. Full color.

While the 1783 Treaty of Paris offered freedom to our original thirteen colonies, the unity required for cooperation and influence was nonexistent. Creatively presenting the process of collaboration, debate, and compromise, this book draws parallels to student experience, reiterates concepts through simple, then extended summaries in the afterword and author notes. Well crafted.

The amazing true story of the young woman who immortalized Lincoln's face in stone. Vinnie Ream is a small girl with a giant gift for sculpture. She starts by playing in the Wisconsin clay, but when the Civil War breaks out, her family moves to Washington D.C., setting Vinnie on a whole new path: apprentice to a famous sculptor, depictor of Congressmen and politicians, eventual sculptor of the Lin ...

Beautifully illustrated rhythmic story of a whole family adventuring together outdoors. Littlest ones will love pointing out repeated features in the illustrations, and can even join in with 'Oh no!' Older children will soon be able to recite the whole book--useful for car trips and adapting to your own group adventures!

A simple story of discovery and unexpected friendship.

Rabbit, Lion, and Hermit Crab inhabit a library puppet box. Once it closes, the library is theirs. The copy machine casts an eerie light, children's name tags hang like bits of the solar system, and magic abounds. Full color.

A simple story personifying worms as happy and helpful. While weaving together a story of friendship and a little creative problem solving, the text and friendly illustrations simultaneously offer an introduction to how worms assist soil health and plant growth. A few helpful facts close this uncluttered primer.

In clear, economical prose, acclaimed science writer Seymour Simon describes wolves' habits and habitats, and explains the complex social hierarchy that rules a pack. Illustrated with 18 striking, full-color photographs.