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Robin Hood: Outlaw of Sherwood Forest [An English Legend]

From the Series Graphic Myths and Legends

Fooled into committing a crime by the king’s foresters, young Robin Hood finds himself branded an outlaw. As he takes refuge in Sherwood Forest, he meets other hideaways who also unjustly… Read More →

  • Lexile: 560
  • ATOS: 3.2
  • Dewey: 398.22
  • Copyright: 2007

Rules and Laws

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Government

This title offers emergent readers an introduction to the creation of and reasons for rules and laws at home, at school, and in the community. Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.1
  • Dewey: 349.73
  • Copyright: 2007

Sam Collier and the Founding of Jamestown

From the Series On My Own History

In April 1607, twelve-year-old Sam Collier and a group of Englishmen landed in North America. Arriving as an assistant to the solider John Smith, Sam was excited to discover what adventures… Read More →

  • ATOS: 3.4
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2006

School Safety

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Safety

Let's practice school safety! Learn the ways to be safe and healthy at school, from walking in the halls to knowing emergency exits. Color photographs and carefully leveled text encourage… Read More →

  • Dewey: 363.11'9371
  • Copyright: 2007

Server

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Work People Do

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

  • Copyright: 2007

Subways

From the Series Pull Ahead Books — Mighty Movers

A fun, simple text closely paired with vivid color photos to explain how subways work and what they do. Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.4
  • Dewey: 625.4'2
  • Copyright: 2007
Cover: Taj Mahal
Starred Review & Award Count 1 1

Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular buildings of the world, renowned for its architectual magnificence and aesthetic beauty. It is a rare book that can do justice to such Read More →

  • ATOS: 6.1
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2007

Taxis

From the Series Pull Ahead Books — Mighty Movers

This Mighty Mover book introduces kids to taxis—the vehicles that get people where they need to go—teaching kids how taxis work, what a fare is, what a taxi meter does, and more. Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.7
  • Copyright: 2007
Cover: The Secret of Priest's Grotto: A Holocaust Survival Story
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The Secret of Priest's Grotto: A Holocaust Survival Story

According to legend, a group of Jewish families survived the Holocaust by hiding out for months in the 77 miles of caves in Ukraine known as Priest's Grotto. Cavers Taylor and Nicola… Read More →

  • ATOS: 8.0
  • Dewey: 940.53'180922477
  • Copyright: 2007

The Space Shuttle

From the Series Pull Ahead Books — Mighty Movers

A fun introduction to an in-the-news vehicle, the space shuttle. In simple, easy-to-understand language, this title describes how the space shuttle is launched into orbit and how astronauts… Read More →

  • ATOS: 3.3
  • Dewey: 629.44'1
  • Copyright: 2007

Tía Clara Brown (Aunt Clara Brown): Pionera oficial

From the Series Yo solo: Biografías (On My Own Biographies)

As a successful former slave, Clara Brown used her money to help other freed slaves get a new start in life. In 1859 Clara bought her own freedom and headed west to Colorado to find her… Read More →

  • ATOS: 4.1
  • Dewey: 978.8'00496073'0092
  • Copyright: 2006

U. S. Symbols

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Government

This social studies text offers emergent readers an introduction to the symbols of the United States. Read More →

  • ATOS: 3.1
  • Dewey: 929.90973
  • Copyright: 2007

Washington Is Burning

From the Series On My Own History

Fifteen-year-old Paul Jennings looked out the window of the President's House. America was at war with Britain, and British soldiers were marching toward Washington. Terrified people were… Read More →

  • ATOS: 3.5
  • Dewey: 973.5'2'092
  • Copyright: 2006

What Is Government?

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Government

This title offers emergent readers an introduction to the levels and duties of government in the United States. Read More →

  • ATOS: 3.0
  • Dewey: 320
  • Copyright: 2007

Wilma Rudolph

From the Series Yo solo: Biografías (On My Own Biographies)

In 1946, six-year-old Wilma Rudolph dreamed of walking and playing like other children, but a sickness called polio had damaged her left leg. Wilma spent hours each week doing painful… Read More →

  • ATOS: 4.7
  • Dewey: 796.42092
  • Copyright: 2007

Yu the Great: Conquering the Flood [A Chinese Legend]

From the Series Graphic Myths and Legends

This graphic novel tells the legend of Yu the Great, a Chinese hero from the twenty-first century B.C. Some scholars believe Yu actually existed and that he founded the Xia Dynasty, the first Read More →

  • Lexile: 690
  • ATOS: 4.1
  • Dewey: 398.2'0951'02
  • Copyright: 2007

A Library Story: Building a New Central Library

What do a children’s librarian, a city council member, a construction worker, and a world-famous architect have in common? They all worked together to create an amazing place: a public… Read More →

  • Lexile: 800
  • ATOS: 5.4
  • Dewey: 727'.8'09776579
  • Copyright: 2006

All New Crafts for Kwanzaa

From the Series All New Holiday Crafts for Kids

The family Kwanzaa celebration can be made even more special when children contribute to the festive air. Youngsters can enhance their family's Kwanzaa celebration with a "Light the Candles"… Read More →

  • Dewey: 745.594'1612
  • Copyright: 2007

Botones para el general Washington (Buttons for General Washington)

From the Series Yo solo: Historia (On My Own History)

Fourteen-year-old John Darragh was a spy. But British-occupied Philadelphia in 1777 was not a safe place for an American spy. If he were captured, John knew he would be hanged. In this… Read More →

  • ATOS: 3.3
  • Copyright: 2007

Calamity Jane

From the Series On My Own Folklore

Calamity Jane was always in search of adventure. Nothing scared her—not rattlesnakes or wild horses or even Wild Bill Hickok. Quicksand could not keep her down. As an army scout, Calamity… Read More →

  • Lexile: 600
  • ATOS: 4.2
  • Dewey: 978.02'092
  • Copyright: 2007

Casey Jones

From the Series On My Own Folklore

Casey Jones was the most famous railroad engineer there ever was. Casey had one hang up. He had to be on time. He expected his trains to be on time too. One night Casey was asked to drive a… Read More →

  • ATOS: 4.2
  • Dewey: 385.36092
  • Copyright: 2007

Count Your Way through Afghanistan

From the Series Count Your Way

Count your way from one (yao) to ten (lahs) in Pashto! Using simple text, authors Jim Haskins and Kathleen Benson introduce readers to the Afghan culture. Learn about everything from… Read More →

  • ATOS: 3.4
  • Dewey: 958.1
  • Copyright: 2007

Count Your Way through Egypt

From the Series Count Your Way

Count your way from one (WA-hid) to ten (AH-shah-rah) in Arabic! With simple text, award-winning authors Jim Haskins and Kathleen Benson introduce readers to the Egyptian culture. Learn about Read More →

  • ATOS: 3.9
  • Dewey: 962
  • Copyright: 2007

Count Your Way through Iran

From the Series Count Your Way

Count your way from one (yek) to ten (dah) in Farsi! Using simple text, authors Jim Haskins and Kathleen Benson introduce readers to the Iranian culture. Learn about everything from Omar… Read More →

  • ATOS: 3.3
  • Dewey: 955
  • Copyright: 2007