Synopsis: Did you ever hear the saying, There are two sides to every story? Its especially true for major events in history. The details of the same event can appear very different depending on the perspectives of the people involved. Perspectives Flip Books use the words and actions of the real people involved to give you both sides of the story.

Synopsis: In the aftermath of the Civil War, recently orphaned Will must start a new life and overcome his prejudices.Courage wears many faces…The Civil War may be over, but for twelve-year-old Will Page, the pain and bitterness haven’t ended. How could they have, when the Yankees were responsible for the deaths of everyone in his entire immediate family?And now Will has to leave his comfortable home in the Shenandoah Valley and live with relatives he has…

Synopsis: Lindsay and Greta run a backyard wildlife hospital, caring for such creatures as Troll, a wounded screech owl, but they have to worry what will happen to the animals if the Fish and Game officer closes their illegal hospital down.

Synopsis: The battle of Shiloh, fought in April 1862 in the wilderness of south central Tennessee, marked a savage turning point in the Civil War.In this masterful book, Larry Daniel re-creates the drama and the horror of the battle and discusses in authoritative detail the political and military policies that led to Shiloh, the personalities of those who formulated and executed the battle plans, the fateful misjudgments made on both sides, and the…

Synopsis: From Lexington to Yorktown, Bruce Lancaster's classic, THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, covers the story of America's fight for independence in vivid detail. Here Lancaster examines both the historical facts of the Revolution and the sacrifice and bravery of the American people during the eighteenth century and brings the dilemmas faced by these early Americans into sharp focus. Newly introduced by the critically acclaimed author Richard M. Ketchum, THE…

Synopsis: As Nettie writes to her friend Addie about her trip from Albany, New York, to Richmond, Virginia, she remembers all the things she saw and heard in that pre-Civil War South. She remembers the sweet cedar smell in the air -- but she also remembers Tabitha, the black slave in her hotel who has no last name. She remembers seeing the slave quarters at a nearby plantation, with the heaps of rags in the corners for beds. But most of all she remembers…

Synopsis: Everyone in Miss Bilgore's third grade class loves Partner, a retired police horse. But it looks like Partner is headed for a terrible fate--pet food! Then the kids get an idea: each third grader will find odd jobs and earn money to pay for Partner's care. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

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Synopsis: Born a slave in Maryland, Harriet Tubman knew first-hand what it meant to be someone's property; she was whipped by owners and almost killed by an overseer. It was from other field hands that she first heard about the Underground Railroad which she travelled by herself north to Philadelphia. Throughout her long life (she died at the age of ninety-two) and long after the Civil War brought an end to slavery, this amazing woman was proof of what…

Synopsis: It's back! And it doesn't get scarier than this. An updated introduction and an intriguing new package bring this best-selling collection of 13 terrifying tales into the 21st century! Assembled on the pages of this anthology are 13 original short stories by the best known writers of the genre: Christopher Pike, R.L. Stine, A. Bates, D.E. Athkins, Lael Littke and Pat Windsor---just to name a few. They have given us their best... You'll be…

Synopsis: Captures the drama, struggles and sacrifice experienced during this fierce war through a year-by-year breakdown of events along with detailed profiles of people from that era and descriptive eyewitness accounts.

Synopsis: Thar she blows! Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are on an Alaskan whale watching adventure. On their first day, they see a mother orca and her calf. But the next day, the baby orca is missing! The calf needs its mother’s milk. Can the kids solve this whale of a mystery?   The alphabet is over, but the mysteries continue in this seventh A to Z Mysteries Super Edition, featuring a 26-letter secret message hidden in the illustrations.

Synopsis: Now that she's discovered the secret about her past, Amy Candler is trying to deal with the reality of who she is. Having an overprotective mother doesn't help. So Amy is thrilled when her mom is swept off her feet by a handsome man. But appearances can be deceiving. Amy starts getting bad vibes about her mother's inquisitive boyfriend. She starts fighting with Tasha, her best friend, who dismisses her worries. She starts meeting with the…

Synopsis: Rob Baker wants to be a writer, but a story he writes may cost him his friends on the Ghostwriter team.

Synopsis: Robbie's participation in an experiment conducted by a psychology professor specializing in mind control leads to his discovery of a plot to torture political prisoners.

Synopsis: The second installment in the exciting Shadow House series that invites you to step inside the ghost story!Shadow House will find you . . .Poppy, Marcus, Dash, Dylan, and Azumi are all trapped within Shadow House, a sinister estate where past and present intertwine. As they fight to find a way out, the kids think the ghosts of the house are the greatest danger they face. Little do the kids know it's the secrets they're each hiding that will…

Synopsis: This stunning book about the greatest warriors of all time is packed with facts, infographics, expert text, and photography from museums and private collections.WARRIORS is a feast of cool visuals--you'll see a wealth of objects and artifacts that will leave you wide-eyed. Explore collections of weapons, armor, uniforms, medals, everyday equipment, and much more. Find out what these objects can show us about battle tactics, key moments in…

Synopsis: Award-winning artist Jim Kay illustrates year two of Harry Potter's adventures at Hogwarts, in a stunning, gift-ready format.The Dursleys were so mean and hideous that summer that all Harry Potter wanted was to get back to the Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. But just as he's packing his bags, Harry receives a warning from a strange, impish creature named Dobby who says that if Harry Potter returns to Hogwarts, disaster will strike.…

Synopsis: A Newbery Honor Book by the New York Times–bestselling author of Northwind. "A compelling description of farming in a bygone time." — Publishers Weekly ALA/YALSA Best Book for Young Adults ALA Notable Book for Children Judy Lopez Memorial Award for Children's Literature Following the turn of the seasons, eleven-year-old Eldon traces the daily routines of his life on a farm and his relationship with his older brother Wayne. During the winter,…

Synopsis: Featuring photos and stories from the world's scariest prisons, discover why prison is to be avoided at all costs!World's Scariest Prisons will explore the most terrifying prisons of all time. From the Roman Coliseum to the Bastille, the Tower of London to Alcatraz, World's Scariest Prisons will captivate young readers! Each prison will receive its own photo-intensive overview as well as a sidebar, a break out fact box, and a quote. Each prison…