Synopsis: It is October 1, 1838, and John Ross, the chief of the great Cherokee Nation, is looking at his home for the last time. He and his people are about to begin the long march west. Today is their first day on the Trail of Tears. This captivating true story of the Cherokee Indians, forced to leave their land and travel 1,200 miles to Oklahoma, and their survival against all odds, is set against the backdrop of American history at its most dramatic.…

Synopsis: Mufaro's two beautiful daughters, one bad-tempered, one kind and sweet, go before the king, who is choosing a wife.

Synopsis: Explains what maps are and why they are used, introduces symbols found on maps, and describes how cartographers map the world

Synopsis: What's so great about corn?Popcorn, corn on the cob, cornbread, tacos, tamales, and tortillas. All of these and many other good things come from one amazing plant. Aliki tells the story of corn: How Native American farmers thousands of years ago found and nourished a wild grass plant and made it an important part of their lives. They learned the best ways to grow and store and use its fat yellow kernels. And then they shared this knowledge with…

Synopsis: What is a fossil?Sometimes it's the imprint of an ancient leaf in a rock. Sometimes it's a woolly mammoth, frozen for thousands of years in the icy ground. Sometimes it's the skeleton of a stegosaurus that has turned to stone.A fossil is anything that has been preserved, one way or another, that tells about life on Earth. But you can make a fossil, too--something to be discovered a million years from now--and this book will tell you how.

Synopsis: Remember when it was scary to go to school? 'Cause it was your first day and you didn't know anything. Meet Junie B. Jones, kindergartner.She'sso scared of the school bus and the meanies on it that when it's time to go home, she doesn't.

Synopsis: While visiting Wallis's castle, Dink and his friends investigate strange noises that lead them to a dangerous secret.

Synopsis: The fourth title in the successful Scholastic Pocket Reference line, the Scholastic Pocket U.S. Atlas is a colorful, easy-to-use pocket atlas for ages 9 and up. The facts students need about the fifty states are now at their fingertips. Easy-to-use maps of all 50 states; Washington, DC; and Puerto Rico are included, along with a U.S. political map, a U.S. topographical map, several regional maps, and a map of U.S. possessions and territories.…

Synopsis: Keeping kids entertained while on a long drive can be a challenge, but the National Geographic Kids Ultimate U.S. Road Atlas can help. This book includes easy-to-read, simple road maps of each state and Washington, D.C., and a map of the United States. State symbols, cool things to do, boredom busters, fun facts, wacky roadside attractions, and games accompany the maps and provide engaging information with stunning photographs that will keep…

Synopsis: Perfect for preparing children for future reading -- and learning -- success. The box set includes 16 engaging leveled readers, stickers, and a poster to encourage children to read on level and build their reading confidence by the time they finish first grade!

Synopsis: A wonderful antidote when someone’s mean words or actions get you down! Sophie isn’t smiling anymore–someone took her smile away. It’s making her very unhappy. But enough moping around! Sophie is determined to confront a bully and get her smile back!

Synopsis: Photographs and simple text present the variety of animals that can be found in the ocean.

Synopsis: In July 2007 Discovery Channel celebrates the 20th Anniversary of Shark Week, and this book captures some of the greatest moments in the past twenty years of shark discoveries. Plus, explore the undersea world and discover the top 10 attack sharks and fascinating information about them.

Synopsis: For anyone who's ever wondered how a groom can get cold feet when he's wearing shoes and socks, or how a person can be in a pickle when pickles are so small, or how butterflies could possibly get into your stomach, Will Moses has the answers. Using his trademark folkart style along with plenty of mischief and humor, Will Moses sheds some light on these often puzzling phrases, educating young readers while entertaining them in high style.

Synopsis: While out for a walk with her mom, a little girl has the surprise of her life --- she meets a real, live, fire-breathing dragon! Now this dragon is nothing to be afraid of --- in fact, he's so friendly that she invites him home for tea. But their afternoon snack is suddenly interrupted when the dragon sneezes and sets the table ablaze. Luckily, the girl knows just what to do, and she teaches her new friend to be fire smart, too. With its funny,…

Synopsis: Cam and her friend Eric chase the thief of Aunt Katie's wallet through an amusement park and find themselves involved in another case requiring their special detective skills.