From the first day at a new school, Lisa and her bossy classmate, Angel, begin playing a series of mischievous tricks on each other, with the class guinea pigs as unwitting accomplices, until the teacher steps in.

Now in paperback, this book recreates the true story of Will Knox, a 19-year-old boy who undertook the dangerous task of transporting 183 cannons from New York's Fort Ticonderoga to Boston--in the dead of winter--to help General Washington win an important battle.

A person or place that becomes a word is an eponym, and here we have the surprising stories behind more than a hundred eponymous words.

Before blacks were allowed in the major leagues, Hank Aaron was determined to play. This is the story of how he became a great ballplayer and an inspiration to us all.

Mary Rose and Jo-Beth are sisters who hardly ever agree on anything, but they both feel as if this night will never end. First their car runs out of gas in an unfamiliar city and their father goes in search of a gas station. Then Jo-Beth makes Mary Rose go with her to find a bathroom and they stumble across a curious old library. And then, worst of all, they get locked in! But their troubles are j ...

In dynamic verse and pictures, the sport of basketball is brought to life, capturing the energy and passion that electrifies every moment in a game of hoops.

A fearful little lisping rat finds his inner strength in this tale of overcoming shortcomings. Full-color illustrations.

After the police come, a family is forced to flee their Caribbean island and set sail for America in a small fishing boat.

The Newbery Honor-winning book about prejudice and understanding is now available in this restored edition that recaptures the vivid artwork of Slobodkin. Includes a letter to readers from the author's daughter that relates the true story behind the book.

Twelve-year-old David escapes from a grisly prison camp in Eastern Europe with only a compass, a few crusts of bread, his two aching feet, and some vague advice to seek refuge in Denmark. Will he be able to survive? The basis for an upcoming motion picture starring James Caviezel and Joan Plowright.

Thirty popular expressions such as straight from the horse's mouth and white elephant are amusingly explained and illustrated.

November—”winter’s gate”—calls for frugal preparations. Snow blankets the earth as a covered bed for “flowers and small creatures,” birds gather berries in anticipation of hard times, and stoves burst with seasonal smells, calling for family reunion. Soft watercolor illustrations subtly convey the special time of year that stands between a fading fall a ...

Newbery Medalist Rylant and noted artist Kastner celebrate autumn activities and traditions brought by November's cooling temperatures with lyrical language and rich, cozy paintings. Full color.

This national bestseller, now in paperback, features a collection of 21 poems about nothing but bugs! Full-color illustrations.

Ira is thrilled to spend the night at Reggie's until his sister raises the question of whether he should take his teddy bear. "An appealing picture book which depicts common childhood qualms with empathy and humor."--"Booklist." Full-color illustrations.

In this "Publishers Weekly" Best Book of the Year, Iris hates her new neighborhood in the country until she discovers a treehouse--and maybe a new best friend. Full color.

Walter's favorite cousin Howie doesn't turn out to be so great after all in this poignant easy reader starring best friends Iris and Walter. Full color.

"This excellent addition to the series is a perfect choice for newly independent readers." --School Library Journal Iris and Walter are excited about performing in their first school play. Walter helps Iris make her costume. Iris helps Walter remember his lines. But when Iris wakes up sick on the morning of the play, she's in for a big disappointment. Will the show go on without her?

Everything is poor Murdley Gurdson's fault, and young listeners will love theway the blame for his lost shoe passes from animal to animal--with a surpriseending! Illustrations.

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