This story is filled with mystery, fantasy, imagination and adventure.
The Code Busters take a class trip to a museum and discover a thief.
Highlights the life and career of the Minecraft creator
His younger brother's obsession with money and the discovery of long-lost cousins Flora and Fauna provide many embarrassing moments for twelve-year-old Peter.
Stanley Yelnats is sent to a correctional camp in the Texas desert where he finds his first real friend, a treasure, and a new sense of himself.
Traces the life of James Naismith who used his training as a minister to reach out to troubled teenagers and invented the game of basketball to get kids involved in a team sport.
Karwoski writes about the 1906 earthquake in San Francisco as experienced by Jacob Kaufman, the son of a Jewish butcher.
Can flashing lights send out a secret message? Spies have many different ways to pass secret information. Codes and ciphers keep information safe from the enemy. Uncover the secrets to this amazing world.
Peter describes the highs and lows of life with his younger brother, Fudge.
Sam Collier, a twelve-year-old, serves as page to John Smith during the relentless hardship experienced by the founders at the first permanent English settlement in the New World.
Explores volcanoes on the ground, under the sea, and in space, discussing their formation, eruptions, and lava and ash.
Examines the history of chicken nuggets, how they are made, and their nutrition values.
Presents a biography of Michelle Obama, detailing her childhood and college years, and marriage to President Barack Obama.
Explores common myths and misconceptions about the Earth. Discusses how the Earth was proved to be round, the age of the Earth, earthquakes, the magnetic poles, and extinct volcanoes.
During the sixteenth century, a hardened sea dog named Leo accompanies Magellan to find a westward route to the Spice Islands
Follows several smoke jumpers in action and describes their job duties, the tools they use, and the danger they face. Includes color photographs, a glossary, critical thinking questions, and further resources.
Edward Tulane, a cold-hearted and proud toy rabbit, loves only himself until he is separated from the little girl who adores him. He travels across the country, acquiring new owners and listening to their hopes, dreams, and histories.
Showcases a number of natural phenomena around the world, from the Elephant Rock in Italy to fire rainbows and caves filled with glowworms
On his tenth birthday, Zack learns from his uncle that Zack is a genie and is whisked through a bottle portal and sent on his first assignment to help Trey, his spoiled "master," from bullies.
Garvey's father wanted Garvey to be athletic, but Garvey is interested in astronomy, science fiction, reading -- anything but sports.
Merci Suarez knew that 6th grade would be different, but she has no idea just how different.
This travel guide for kids helps them plan their own journeys into space.