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Sinbad: Sailing into Peril [An Arabian Tale]

From the Series Graphic Myths and Legends

Sinbad, a rich young man who wastes his fortune, must set sail from his home in Baghdad to earn a living as a merchant at sea. In his travels, he encounters violent storms, fearsome whales,… Read More →

  • Lexile: 570
  • ATOS: 3.7
  • Dewey: 741.5'973
  • Copyright: 2008

Squanto y el primer Día de Acción de Gracias (Squanto and the First Thanksgiving)

From the Series Yo solo: Festividades (On My Own Holidays)

When the Pilgrims landed near Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1620 they were unprepared for the challenges they would face. Many Pilgrims died until Squanto, a Patuxet Indian, taught them how to… Read More →

  • ATOS: 3.9
  • Dewey: 394.2649
  • Copyright: 2008

The Dragon Emperor: [A Chinese Folktale]

From the Series On My Own Folklore

One night in ancient China, a special baby is born. He is an emperor, and he is also a dragon! The dragon emperor becomes a powerful ruler. But a warrior named Chi You is jealous. He plans to Read More →

  • Lexile: 780
  • ATOS: 4.7
  • Dewey: 398.2
  • Copyright: 2008

The Magic Pomegranate: [A Jewish Folktale]

From the Series On My Own Folklore

The contest has begun! Three brothers travel to different countries to find the most unusual gift. The oldest brother finds a looking glass that shows him places far away. The middle brother… Read More →

  • Lexile: 690
  • ATOS: 4.0
  • Dewey: 398.2
  • Copyright: 2008

The Tale of La Llorona: [A Mexican Folktale]

From the Series On My Own Folklore

AY-EEEE! A spooky howl pierces the dark night. Is it the wind? Or is it the ghost called La Llorona? La Llorona is said to haunt moonlit roads and riverbanks, crying for her lost children.… Read More →

  • Lexile: 550
  • ATOS: 3.0
  • Dewey: 398.2
  • Copyright: 2008

The Trojan Horse: The Fall of Troy [A Greek Myth]

From the Series Graphic Myths and Legends

For ten years, the battle raged. Thousands of ancient Greece's best warriors battled their enemies, the Trojans, in a desperate attempt to win back King Meneleus's beautiful wife, Helen.… Read More →

  • Lexile: 550
  • ATOS: 3.6
  • Dewey: 741.5'973
  • Copyright: 2007

Theseus: Battling the Minotaur [A Greek Myth]

From the Series Graphic Myths and Legends

Raised by his mother and tutor, young Theseus finally learns the truth of his birth: he is the son of King Aegeus, ruler of Athens. Armed with his father’s shield, he sets out to claim his… Read More →

  • Lexile: 550
  • ATOS: 3.2
  • Dewey: 741.5'973
  • Copyright: 2008

Thor & Loki: In the Land of Giants [A Norse Myth]

From the Series Graphic Myths and Legends

Out of the great halls of Asgard, home of the Norse Gods...came one of the greatest Norse legends. Thor, powerful god of thunder, and his brother Loki, the trickster, were eager to resolve an Read More →

  • Lexile: 580
  • ATOS: 3.1
  • Dewey: 741.5'973
  • Copyright: 2007

Thor y Loki (Thor & Loki): En la tierra de los gigantes [Un mito escandinavo] (In the Land of Giants [A Norse Myth])

From the Series Mitos y leyendas en viñetas (Graphic Myths and Legends)

Out of the great halls of Asgard, home of the Norse Gods…came one of the greatest Norse legends. Thor, powerful god of thunder, and his brother Loki, the trickster, were eager to resolve an… Read More →

  • Dewey: 741.5'973
  • Copyright: 2008

All New Crafts for Earth Day

From the Series All New Holiday Crafts for Kids

The world officially celebrates Earth Day on April 22, but for those who really care about the environment, every day is full of opportunities to recycle the earth’s resources! Best-selling… Read More →

  • Dewey: 745.5
  • Copyright: 2006

All New Crafts for Mother's Day and Father's Day

From the Series All New Holiday Crafts for Kids

What better occasion for a hand-made gift than Mother's Day or Father's Day? The youngest children aren't able to go out and shop-but they can easily gather up materials in the house and… Read More →

  • Dewey: 745.594'1628
  • Copyright: 2007
Cover: Amaterasu: Return of the Sun [A Japanese Myth]
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Amaterasu: Return of the Sun [A Japanese Myth]

From the Series Graphic Myths and Legends

This graphic novel tells the story of Amaterasu, the Japanese Shinto goddess of the sun. Amaterasu’s parents create the first eight islands of Japan. Amaterasu’s father later puts his… Read More →

  • Lexile: 600
  • ATOS: 3.4
  • Dewey: 299.5'6113
  • Copyright: 2007

Atalanta: The Race against Destiny [A Greek Myth]

From the Series Graphic Myths and Legends

Atalanta is the best hunter, swiftest runner, and the all-around most eligible bachelorette in ancient Greece. She’s also a woman with a secret: a fortune-teller has given her a stern warning Read More →

  • Lexile: 530
  • ATOS: 3.4
  • Dewey: 741.5'973
  • Copyright: 2007

Citizenship

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Government

Citizenship offers emergent readers an introduction to the rules for being a good citizen and explains the basics about how someone becomes a U.S. citizen. Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.5
  • Dewey: 323.60973
  • Copyright: 2007

Crafts for Kids Who Are Learning about Farm Animals

From the Series Crafts for Kids Who Are Learning about...

In typical Kathy Ross style, simple but clever projects bring cows and pigs and chickens and horses and goats and even the farmer himself to life. Young ones will get great satisfaction from… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2007

Demeter & Persephone: Spring Held Hostage [A Greek Myth]

From the Series Graphic Myths and Legends

This graphic novel tells the story of Demeter, the Greek goddess of the harvest, and her daughter, Persephone. Demeter rules over a perpetual summer on earth, where crops, trees, and flowers… Read More →

  • Lexile: 490
  • ATOS: 3.3
  • Dewey: 741.5'973
  • Copyright: 2007

Double Cheeseburgers, Quiche, and Vegetarian Burritos: American Cooking from the 1920s through Today

From the Series Cooking Through Time

This book covers America's eating habits from 1920 up to the present. Not only did the twentieth century see a woman's role in the kitchen change from backbreaking durdgery to easy meal… Read More →

  • Dewey: 394.1'0973
  • Copyright: 2007

Emergencies

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Safety

What do we do in an emergency? Learn ways to stay safe and healthy during emergencies, from staying calm to telling adults what happened. Color photographs and carefully leveled text… Read More →

  • Dewey: 363.11'9371
  • Copyright: 2007

Fire Safety

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Safety

How can we practice fire safety? Learn different ways to prevent and deal with fires, from checking smoke alarms to never playing with matches. Color photographs and carefully leveled text… Read More →

  • Dewey: 363.37
  • Copyright: 2007

Girlfriends' Get-Together Craft Book

From the Series Girl Crafts

Getting together with your girlfriends has never been more fun! Now you can create dozens of attractive crafts using simple, easy-to-find household materials. Filled to the brim with detailed Read More →

  • Dewey: 745.5
  • Copyright: 2007

Government Services

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Government

This title offers emergent readers an introductory discussion of taxes and governmental services. Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.8
  • Dewey: 351.73
  • Copyright: 2007

Halloween, 2nd Edition

From the Series On My Own Holidays

Filled with tricks and treats, fun and food, Halloween is a day that children look forward to. At one time two separate festivals, the traditions of each gradually blended into the holiday we Read More →

  • Lexile: 510
  • ATOS: 2.9
  • Dewey: 394.2646
  • Copyright: 2004

Nurse

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Work People Do

With simple text and vibrant color photographs, this book introduces young readers to nurses. Read More →

  • Copyright: 2007

Our Leaders

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Government

This title offers emergent readers an introduction to the basics of leadership in school, in the state and in the country. Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.4
  • Dewey: 303.3'40973
  • Copyright: 2007