A broken arm days before an upcoming concert has the band scrambling for a substitute keyboard player. They find a winner in Leslie, but is she too good? Jasmine fears she's lost her place in the band as rehearsals seem to go better and better. Is the band changed forever? A gentle story of feelings young readers will find familiar.

The ball he caught himself. The ball he got signed by the player who had hit it. The ball he took proudly to school to show his classmates. That ball goes missing, and Zach needs the help of his sister Zoe to find the prized moment and the culprit.

Who is a pilgrim? The question at the center of this story culminates in a breakthrough for Molly as she seeks to fit into her new country and new school, and a deeper appreciation of Thanksgiving for her classmates and new friends. A beautiful and memorable story!

The exciting historical setting of the Alaskan Gold Rush provides an intriguing background for this girl-and-dog adventure.

Poignant account of the moment in history when in 1947 India and Pakistan divide not only their land but also their Muslim and Hindi citizens. Nisha, the daughter of a Muslim mother and a Hindu father, must now leave the land of her birth forever as she crosses the new nation of Pakistan to reach a new home in India. She describes this move in an honest, emotional journal addressed to her deceased ...

An amazing story of a clever and courageous canine and the man (one among many) that she saved. The gritty and harrowing story of survival as Japanese POWs always maintains a hopeful tone. Recommended for young adult readers.

A retelling of the classic Bible story with text targeted at beginning readers.

From the creator of the bestselling classic "Stellaluna" comes this triumphant story of an endearing young hyena who learns about self-image, self-acceptance, and treating others with respect. Full color.

Can loneliness make even pizza unappetizing? If so, can a new friend make any pizza taste great? With humor, this gentle story emphasizes the positive influence of friendship.

In this modern take on the Princess and the Pea, Prince Henrik decides that sometimes real princesses can be too sensitive!Prince Henrik wants to marry an outdoorsy kind of girl, so instead of a single pea tucked into a pile of bedding, Henrik tests prospective brides with an entire packet of frozen peas shoved under a flimsy camping mattress. Henrik despairs as princess after princess complains, ...

Curiosity overcomes fear, which leads to discovery in this delightful story featuring a lovable main character.

Pip wants to take to the skies, like his friend Tweet. When persistent flapping doesn't help, can friendship find a way to lift Pip off the ground? Delightful story with immediately lovable characters.

"Snow + no school = a day of fun for a brother and sister, and a fun read for young readers."

"A dazzlingly poetic photo album of the insect world for tots on up." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) What would happen if you walked very, very quietly and looked carefully at the natural world outside? You might see a cricket leap, a moth spread her wings, or a spider step across a silken web. In simple, evocative language, Helen Frost hints at the many tiny creatures around us, while in stun ...

The book rides a wave of intrigue and action from the opening sentence ("The boy appeared out of nowhere.") to the final page. Along the way, the author introduces concepts begging for discussion: family, friendship, honesty, cleverness, problem-solving, and more. Young fans of mystery and action will have difficulty putting the book down as its march toward the protagonist-antagonist showdown is ...

The award-winning creators of The New York Times best sellers What Do You Do With an Idea? and What Do You Do With a Problem? return with a captivating story about a child who isn't sure what to make of a chance encounter and then discovers that when you have courage, take chances, and say yes to new experiences, amazing things can happen.

Arguably the key document in American history, the Constitution was far from an easily-reached conclusion. What were the issues and arguments? Who were the key players? With fascinating detail, this book pulls back the curtain on the drama surrounding the establishment of government, rights, and responsibilities.

Text and illustration combine to provide an engaging look at the characteristics and causes of blizzards.

A time of extraordinary changes in almost every realm, the 1920's roared nothing less than cultural transformation. Following the major areas that influenced and were influenced by the era, the book introduces young readers to an era of seismic shifts that ended with a spectacular crash.

Mysterious and intriguing, Nikola Tesla was endlessly curious and an amazing thinker, able to produce working items without models or trial-and-error. (He just pictured it all in his head first!) Provides an in-depth glimpse of an innovator who is still discussed, debated, and revered.