Snow Hill, Alabama 1937 sets the stage for conveying important complexities Brother, a privileged white boy experiences when befriending Champion Always Luckey, a black boy from Detroit. While the plot isn't necessarily compelling, the power of healing a racial divide is as portrayed here. An excellent springboard for timelining events of that period.

Provides an interesting introduction to a fascinating creature and features full-color photographs to illustrate many details.

Brimming with rich vocabulary, Nancy's retells her friends new-glasses adventure first with admiration and then wistful jealousy. However, her mom's creative solution quickly offers a perfect antidote. Illustration burst with vibrant, contagious energy.

This companion to the "New York Times"-bestselling "Football Genius" featuresTim's memorable hero Troy and delves into the flashy world of American sportsmedia, revealing its dark underside.

A beautiful message conveyed here: true freedom allows for the right to be a servant to others.

Beautiful free verse tells a story, both from individual perspectives and in general, that is punctuated with moving mixed-media illustrations. An unforgettable reading experience based on the experience of the author and her family.

"While three sections highlight three different species that migrate, the pattern is comfortable and allows space for processing new and interesting facts. Sparse illustrations break up the photograph-rich design that gives voice to informative text that emphasizes the challenges each species faces and the care humans have taken or may need to take to help them thrive."

Brett Carter, the Wildcats' star forward, is a hotshot on his basketball team--or at least he was. After missing an easy layup shot at the buzzer in one of the most important games of the season, he feels like a total loser. And things only get worse from there... At his best friend's birthday party at a rock-climbing center, Brett freezes on the wall. Then he blows an easy question in the America ...

All living things need food to survive, but not all living things eat the same kinds of food. Plants make their own food from sunlight, air, and water. This book helps children learn about food-gathering techniques animals use, such as camouflage, echolocation, pouncing, trapping, poisoning, and using tools.

The illustrations steal the show in this tale. Gerald dramatically reacts to Piggie's announcement, complete with tears, whaling, panic and general "How will I survive?" antics. Hilarious and heartwarming.

Insect descriptors abound in this outdoor exploration -- fuzzy, furry, whirry, funny, brightly-colored-wing, stripy swipey sting bugs appear under rocks, fill the air, or hide in the dark. A child's wonder at the small-bug world, even the hairy bugs -- the eight-legged scary bugs is delightfully infectious. Great for building vocabulary.

In this classic, a young man receives two presents that will change his life: a plastic miniature Indian that magically comes to life inside a mysterious old cupboard.

Scott O'Dell's Newbery Medal-winning classic is a gripping tale of survival, strength, and courage. Based on the true story of a Nicoleño Indian girl living alone on an island off the coast of California, Island of the Blue Dolphins has captivated readers for generations. On San Nicolas Island, dolphins flash in the surrounding blue waters, sea otter play in the vast kelp beds, and sea elephants ...

An inspired story with memorable characters, especially one determined and influential teacher.

Ten-year-old Justin is glad when his grandfather invites him to his ranch for the summer. Justin's sure he can get away from all the women and do some actual men's work. But back at the ranch, Justin learns some unexpected lessons. Illustrations.

In a riveting narrative set in 15th-century Korea, two brothers discover a shared passion for kites. This touching and suspenseful story is filled with the authentic detail and flavor of traditional Korean kite fighting. Illustrations.

Threatened by an unstoppable tide of invaders, the last of the Roman Auxiliaries are setting sail to leave Britain forever. But Aquila, a young legionnaire, chooses to stay behind, in order to join the fight to save his native land.

What is an adverb? It's hard to explain but easy to show--and that's just what this book does, in rhyming, comical verse that will have readers giggling as they learn. Full color.

In Liberty Porter First Daughter, eight-year-old Liberty Porter's father has just been elected President of the United States--and she's the new First Daughter! As Liberty moves into the White House, she vows to make herself indispensable to her country--but can she get past her run-ins with the Chief of Staff?

Simple story of a grandfather's reminiscence of his happy history.