Danny wishes his dad would come home from Nevada for Christmas and writes him a letter to tell him so. When snow cuts off the mail until spring, only postman John Thompson can get through the Sierra Nevada Mountains to deliver his letter. Based on a true story, this is lively historical fiction with a nice sense of character and adventure, [and] the illustrations are packed with feeling and action ...

Though she is Japanese, 11-year-old Yoko has lived with her family in Korea all her life. When World War II comes to an end, Koreans rise up to take control of their homeland. Yoko and her family are forced to flee their home, and their harrowing journey to safety is the backbone of this remarkable survival story.

What does it take to think a little more broadly, a little different from an ordinary pattern of thinking? Especially when it comes to community? Gentle, cute characters deliver a powerful message when perspectives are challenged and changing beliefs embolden meaningful action.

"Beautiful writing, moving storytelling: the death of a devoted dog and his black master in the rural 19th-century South leaves the man's son a hard but hopeful legacy of stoicism, resilience, and self-independence."--"School Library Journal." A 1970 Newbery Medalist and an ALA Notable Children's Book.

Space Cat and his trusty robot, Earl, are forced to land their rocket on a strange planet. Space Cat has to find more fuel to get home. Will he ever blastoff again?

In this book, featuring realistic artwork by Schindler, readers will learn about the silk spiders produce, the webs they spin, and the prey they capture in the newest addition to the series the ALA Booklist cited as one of the top-ten nonfiction series. Full color.

Ten-year-old Willy needs to win the big dogsled race in order to pay the back taxes on his grandfather's farm--but that means beating the huge Indian mountain man, Stone Fox.

In a clear, concise text and 20 spectacular full-color photos, award-winning uthor Seymour Simon examines thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes, explaining how they form and why they die, as well as how to protect oneself.

A whole new audience of young readers can now enjoy Simont's Caldecott Honor and "New York Times" Best Illustrated story. Gracefully written and illustrated, this moving tale of a stray dog who finds a new home is based on a true story. Full color.

An adventurous and heroic little mouse, with very human qualities, searches for his lost friend, the lovely bird Margalo. "Endearing for young and old, full of wit and wisdom and amusement."--"The Horn Book."

The sun shines down on us, giving warmth and light. But did you know that the sun also makes the seasons? As the earth makes one complete rotation around the sun every year, the seasons on the earth change -- from winter to spring to summer to fall and back to winter again. Find out how the light from the sun affects life on the earth for all living things in this look at the only star in our sola ...

Walloper is the sweetest swinging third baseman in Little League. But he's got a slump cloud over his head that has the National Weather Service worried. Will the Hog City Haymakers beat the Rambletown Rounders for the pennant? Not if Walloper can help it. Illustrations.

Record-breaking snowfalls in Rambletown have postponed Opening Day of the Rounders' baseball season three times! As the team tries to warm up on the icy field, they welcome a new center fielder: Orlando Ramirez. He's as fast as a cheetah and catches everything--right before smashing into the outfield wall. Just like a crash-test dummy. The Rounders will need a miracle--or a really big shovel--to p ...

In 1920 three American navy officers were on a routine practice run by balloon. A sudden storm hit sending them drastically off course. Subsequent actions to avoid a crash led them even further north into the snowy Canadian wilderness. Each man uses his strengths to encourage the others’ weaknesses. Kloor is the youngest, the most fit, and the best trained balloonist. Farrell is the oldest and l ...

Award-winning author Warren combines haunting photographs from World War II concentration camps with the inspiring words of Jack Mandelbaum to tell the powerful true story of a boy becoming a man during the Holocaust.

The "magic" of a light switch is made accessible to everyone with this crystal-clear introduction to electricity, from the generator to the individual light bulb. Includes an experiment.

Readers travel back to the days of King Arthur and the round table in this riveting tale of a brave boy who must flee Weldon Castle when his father disappears. Will Shawn ever return to the courtyard of the mighty tree to reclaim his father's sword and his rightful place as heir?

Written by the author when she was in the fifth grade, this extraordinary fantasy--inspired by a dream and her complicated feelings about terrorism after September 11th--portrays a world of warfare, deception, bravery, and freedom. Illustrations.

The biography emphasizes Edison's grit in improving or inventing new products.

"Rich vocabulary paired with warm, expressive illustrations offers a joyful reading experience that happens to be an informative science lesson. Novelty on each page offers accessibility and memorability for many reading levels."