Synopsis: This volume contains 12,000 synonyms, 10,000 antonyms, and 2,000 homonyms, making it an ideal reference tool for student writers.

Synopsis: "An in-depth look at Ali's life through twelve rhyming poems. . . . Collier's bold pictures are among the best of his illustrious career."--BOOKLIST (starred review) A Coretta Scott King Honor BookA National Council for the Social Studies Notable Trade Book for Young People From the moment a fired-up teenager won 1960 Olympic gold to the day when a retired legend, hands shaking from Parkinson's, returned to raise the Olympic torch, the boxer…

Synopsis: Sheila thinks she can do everything by herself. Little by little, she learns how to admit her faults and work with people, thanks to a special group of friends she meets one summer.

Synopsis: An unmanageable, but lovable, eleven-year-old misfit learns to believe in himself when he gets to know the new school counselor, who is a sort of misfit too.

Synopsis: Presents information on nocturnal animals and how they survive in the world of twilight and shadow. Includes a quiz at the end of each chapter and a glossary.

Synopsis: The "who", "what", and "why" questions about the mechanics of everyday things are answered in this informative and colorfully illustrated reference book. Reissue.

Synopsis: Examines the volcanoes, rivers, deserts, rain forests, weather, and other facets of our planet.

Synopsis: A collection of favorite holiday tales features O. Henry's timeless classic, "The Gift of the Magi," and stories by Hans Christian Andersen, Louisa May Alcott, and Kate Douglas Wiggin. Original.

Synopsis: The solutions to ten mysteries solved by Leroy "Encyclopedia" Brown are given in a separate section challenging the reader to match wits with the ten-year-old mastermind of Idaville's war on crime. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Synopsis: When a friend's locket is discovered missing, best friends Polly and Jillian put their heads together to solve the mystery and return the missing jewelry.

Synopsis: Although lonely and desperately in need of friends, Veronica overwhelms her new classmates with her outrageous behavior.

Synopsis: "'It was the seventh day of the storm. We didn't know were we were. Everyone on the ship believed that death was very near.' The Robinson family do not die at sea; they find their way to a small island. But what can they do now? Where will they live? What will they eat? Luckily, the father and mother have useful skills and they teach their four young sons. But how long will they be there, on the island?" - back cover.

Synopsis: Leroy Brown, aka Encyclopedia Brown, is Idaville neighborhood’s ten-year-old star detective. With an uncanny knack for trivia, he solves mysteries for the neighborhood kids through his own detective agency. But his dad also happens to be the chief of the Idaville police department, and every night around the dinner table, Encyclopedia helps him solve his most baffling crimes. And with ten confounding mysteries in each book, not only does…

Synopsis: Coming to the aid of a wounded whale, Kit and Nita are plunged into deep wizardry. The whale is a wizard, and she enlists Kit and Nita in battle against the sinister Lone Power. Becoming whales themselves, Nita and Kit join in an ancient ritual performed by whales, dolphins, and a single fearsome shark. But which poses more of a danger: the Lone Power, or ed'Rashtekaresket, the enormous shark as old as the sea?

Synopsis: Uprooted once again, the little people journey down a drain, live briefly in a teakettle, and are swept away in a flood. “As irresistible as its predecessors.”--Booklist

Synopsis: A Newbery Honor Book. “A gripping, compassionate portrayal of a boy’s struggle with conscience” by the bestselling author of My Mother Is Mine (Kirkus Reviews).   While on a bike trip, Joel’s best friend Tony drowns while they are swimming in the forbidden, treacherous Vermilion River. Joel is terrified at having to tell of his disobedience and overwhelmed by his feelings of guilt, even though the daring act was Tony’s idea, and Joel didn’t know…

Synopsis: "Out of sight, out of mind" takes on a twisted new meaning in this horrific adventure in one of the–bestselling children's series of all time. On Max's birthday, he finds a kind of magic mirror in the attic. It can make him invisible. So Max and his friends start playing "now you see me, now you don't." Until Max realizes that he's losing control. Staying invisible a little too long. Having a harder and harder time coming back. Getting invisible…

Synopsis: Jacob Freisten's goal in life is to go about unnoticed. He's perfect at gliding past the jocks' lockers and sneaking into his English class. That was, until now. If Jacob wants to pass English, he must work for extra credit on the stage crew of the school production of The Wizard of Oz.Jacob, who is usually in a fog anyway, has the the job of running the fog machine. The problem is that Maria Tresser, the girl of his dreams, is cast as the…

Synopsis: Whether it's in a network of tunnels under a city, a cave in the wilderness, a space disguised behind a wall, or a hollowed out seat in a car - secret places to lay low and escape danger can be found all over the world. Discover the true stories behind twenty-nine of the sneakiest and best disguised hideaways in history! (Publisher).

Synopsis: George gets a visit from the doctor after he catches a cold in the rain. Based on the hit animated TV show as seen on Nick Jr.Peppa and George love to play outside in the rain, but George does not want to wear his rain hat. He has a great time jumping in muddy puddles with Peppa--but then he catches a cold! It's time for a visit from Dr. Brown Bear. How long will it take for George to feel better? A Peppa y a George les encanta jugar bajo la…