Synopsis: The beloved, bestselling Dear America series returns in a new, stunning deluxe paperback, with critically acclaimed author Kristiana Gregory's thrilling story of the Revolutionary War, The Winter of Red Snow. Perfect for celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence! Eleven-year-old Abigail Jane Stewart's life in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania has been haunted by war for two years now, but she and her family…

Synopsis: Oliver Twist by Charles DickensGiftable Easy-to-Read Edition with Larger, Eye-Friendly Text and a Stunning CoverImmerse yourself in the timeless tale of Oliver Twist, a Charles Dickens classic that unveils the harsh realities of Victorian England through the eyes of a young orphan. Follow Oliver’s unforgettable struggle for survival, from the grim workhouse to the gritty London underworld, in a story that blends heart-wrenching drama, sharp…

Synopsis: From New York Times bestselling author and former NFL player Tim Green comes a riveting stand-alone football novel about being a leader and finding your inner strength. Perfect for fans of Mike Lupica.When Ryan’s estranged father unexpectedly dies, Ryan learns that he has inherited the Dallas Cowboys football team. With his new role as owner of this NFL team, Ryan has high hopes that he can be more than just a middle school misfit. Maybe he can…

Synopsis: Newbery Honor winner Joan Bauer's new novel will touch your heart When twelve-year-old Sugar's grandfather dies and her gambling father takes off yet again, Sugar and her mother lose their home in Missouri. They head to Chicago for a fresh start, only to discover that fresh starts aren't so easy to come by for the homeless. Nevertheless, Sugar's mother has taught her to be grateful no matter what, so Sugar does her best. With the help of a…

Synopsis: Two teams, six innings, one game.A lively cast of characters—baseball-loving boys between the ages of eleven to thirteen—are playing the biggest game of their lives. With acrobatic catches, clutch hits, dramatic whiffs, and costly errors, this game is full of action. But as the book unfolds, pitch by pitch, a deeper story emerges, with far more at stake: Sam and Mike, best friends, are trying to come to terms with Sam's newly diagnosed cancer.…

Synopsis: Roped into wacky attempts to break world records, imitate scenes from books, and other inspired ideas, Riley and Reed follow their fearless leader Henry into the wilderness, the bull-riding ring, a haunted house, cataclysmic collision with explosive life forms, and off the roof of a house on a bike.

Synopsis: Coretta Scott King Honor winner Brenda Woods introduces introverted, daydream-prone Zoe, who’s afraid her real life will never be as exciting as her imaginary one.   Zoe Reindeer considers herself “just Zoe”—never measuring up to her too-perfect older sister or her smarty-pants little brother. Truthfully, though, she’d rather just blend in with the plants at the family business, Doc Reindeer’s Exotic Plant Wonderland. She does have one friend, Q…

Synopsis: Discusses the events in Henry Ford's life up until he invented his famous assembly line cars.

Synopsis: Born in Wisconsin in 1867, Frank Lloyd Wright became obsessed with a set of building blocks his mother had given to him on his ninth birthday. He grew up to become the father of organic architecture and the greatest American architect of all time, having designed more than 1,100 buildings during his lifetime. These included  private homes – such as the stunning Fallingwater, churches, temples, a hotel, and the world-famous Guggenheim Museum in…

Synopsis: New York City boasts one of the most famous skylines in the world, and the Empire State Building is undeniably the focal point of this incredible view. At 102 stories, the structure was no small feat. In fact, its construction coincided with the onset of the Great Depression, and so progress was met with numerous setbacks. Still, because of the efficiency that went into the building's development, it only took a year and forty-five days to…

Synopsis: The Man With The Plan and his friends return in this fifth romp in the Swindle series -- now in paperback!HIDEOUT: a place to escape detection, especially when being chased by someone determined to have revenge . . . When Griffin Bing and his friends first met Luthor, he was a vicious attack dog working for the slimy S. Wendell Palomino -- also known as Swindle. The kids rescued Luthor and never thought they'd see Swindle again. But now Swindle'…

Synopsis: Dream Big. Be Extraordinary.Everyone in Emma's family is special. Her ancestors include Revolutionary War spies, brilliant scientists, and famous musicians--every single one of which learned of their extraordinary destiny through a dream. For Emma, her own dream can't come soon enough. Right before her mother died, Emma promised that she'd do whatever it took to fulfill her destiny, and she doesn't want to let her mother down. But when Emma's…

Synopsis: The wild rush of action in this classic frontier adventure story has made The Last of the Mohicans the most popular of James Fenimore Cooper’s Leatherstocking Tales. Deep in the forests of upper New York State, the brave woodsman Hawkeye (Natty Bumppo) and his loyal Mohican friends Chingachgook and Uncas become embroiled in the bloody battles of the French and Indian War. The abduction of the beautiful Munro sisters by hostile savages, the…

Synopsis: Some mysteries are better left alone, according to Mandie's best friend, Joe, when strange things begin happening in the woods. Despite unexplained noises, spooky shadows, and weird voices, however, Mandy declares there's no mystery too scary to solve.

Synopsis: For use in schools and libraries only. In shocked disbelief after finding a very pregnant golden retriever tied up outside Animal Ark, Mandy searches to find the owner before the puppies arrive.

Synopsis: The fifth trade release from the hugely popular book club series by Mike Thaler and Jared Lee. These fun-filled chapter books mix school, monsters, and common kid problems with hilarious results. Mean Mrs. Green says that everyone has to invent something for the school science fair. But everyone would rather invent a way to get out of it! Hubie can't decide on what to invent and all of his friends have already started their projects! It comes…

Synopsis: Published for the first time, Mrs. Wilder's letters to her husband describe her trip from Mansfield, Missouri, to San Francisco during the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition. Illustrated with photos.