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The Schoolchildren's Blizzard
From the Series On My Own History
When nine-year-old Sarah and her little sister, Annie, set out on their way to school on January 12, 1888, they have no idea what their day will hold. The weather’s so warm they go outside to Read More →
Almost to Freedom
Lindy and her doll, Sally, are best friends—wherever Lindy goes, Sally stays right by her side. She’s with Lindy when she eats, when she sleeps, and even when she picks cotton. So, on the… Read More →
Art Is...
From the Series Bob Raczka's Art Adventures
When you think of art, do you think of painting and sculpture? Bob Raczka shows us that even these traditional artistic mediums can be created in untraditional ways. Art can also be draped,… Read More →
Communication Then and Now
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Then and Now
See how communication has changed over the years Communication is sharing ideas and news, but it has changed over time. Long ago, people tapped messages on a telegraph, now people call on a… Read More →
Day of the Dead
From the Series On My Own Holidays
The Day of the Dead is a special holiday celebrated in many places like Mexico and parts of the United States to honor people who have died. It's celebrated between October 31 and November 2… Read More →
Demanding Justice: A Story about Mary Ann Shadd Cary
From the Series Creative Minds Biographies
Mary Ann Shadd Cary spent her entire lifetime fighting for justice and equality for African Americans. Born a free African American in the 1820s, Cary started schools for black children and… Read More →
Earth Cycles
From the Series Cycles
The Earth is round like a ball and it moves in circular motions. It changes in patterns that go round and round like the wheels of a bike. So begins EARTH CYCLES, a book that describes three… Read More →
From Clay to Bricks
From the Series Start to Finish
How are bricks made? Clay is dug up, crushed, shaped into bricks, and baked. Then, the bricks sent on trucks to builders to use to make beautiful homes, schools, and more. Read More →
Harriet and George's Christmas Treat
From the Series Nancy Carlson Picture Books
Christmas is coming, and for Harriet and George that can only mean one thing: Ms. Hoozit is making fruitcake! Terrible memories of last year's treat flash before their eyes. They just can't… Read More →
Harriet and the Roller Coaster, 2nd Edition
From the Series Nancy Carlson Picture Books
Hang on—Harriet's on her way up! For days, George has been taunting Harriet about the roller coaster at the amusement park. "It's so big, you can't see the top...It goes so fast, you might… Read More →
It's Back to School We Go!: First Day Stories From Around the World
It's back to school we go! The first day of school is an event that brings mixed emotions to children everywhere. There is excitement in seeing old friends, and it's nice to begin a new year… Read More →
It's Fall!
From the Series Celebrate the Seasons
Simple text and bold, beautiful paper sculpture convey the animal life, plant life, weather, colors, clothing, and feelings associated with the fall season. Read More →
It's Spring!
From the Series Celebrate the Seasons
Simple text and bold, beautiful paper sculpture convey the animal life, plant life, weather, colors, clothing, and feelings associated with the spring season. Read More →
Liberty or Death: A Story about Patrick Henry
From the Series Creative Minds Biographies
"Give me liberty, or give me death!" A passionate speaker, Patrick Henry mesmerized and motivated audiences with his powerful words. Henry believed that Britain had stolen America's freedom,… Read More →
Lots of Feelings
From the Series Shelley Rotner's Early Childhood Library
You can read a book, but did you know that you can also read a face? A face can tell you what someone is feeling. In this expressive photo-essay, simple text and photographs introduce basic… Read More →
Lots of Grandparents
From the Series Shelley Rotner's Early Childhood Library
In this charming photo-essay, authors Shelley Rotner and Sheila Kelly describes the roles grandparents play in their grandchildren’s lives. Read More →
Mars
From the Series Worlds Beyond
Known as the red planet, Mars is the closest planet to the sun. Easily seen from Earth, Mars has intrigued thousands of people throughout history. Many have wondered whether the planet could… Read More →
Monster Mayhem: Jokes to Scare You Silly
From the Series Make Me Laugh!
Perfect for beginning readers, this laugh-out-loud joke book about merry monsters will put a smile on your face! Read More →
North American Pelicans
From the Series Nature Watch
With short, stubby legs, long narrow wings, and large throat pouches, North American pelicans are unique and easily recognizable birds. Found throughout the northwest, pelicans can often be… Read More →
Pet Hermit Crab
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Classroom Pets
An introduction to pet hermit crabs and their basic needs. Read More →
Picture Perfect
When Ian Slater's best friend, Teddy, suddenly vanishes, it's up to Ian to find out what happened. He and Teddy were supposed to take photographs together on the day Teddy disappeared—but… Read More →
Rabbits on Mars
It's not easy being a rabbit nowadays. Carrots are hard to find, traffic is dangerous, and big rabbit-chasing dogs are plentiful! Where can a rabbit go to escape the chaos of modern life? For Read More →
Ramadan
From the Series On My Own Holidays
Muslims around the world celebrate the month of Ramadan to honor Allah. During every day in that month, Muslims do not eat food between sunrise and sunset. Then, each night at sunset, they… Read More →
Read Anything Good Lately?
"A child's question prompts another's alphabetic reveries in this invitation to consider the many things and places to read: an atlas at the airport, a biography in bed. . . . In page-sized… Read More →