Synopsis: 95 page paperback

Synopsis: In this true Western classic Jack Schaefer tells the story of a mysterious stranger who finds himself in the Wyoming Territory joining local homesteaders in their fight to keep their land and avoid the intimidating tactics of cattle driver Luke Fletcher. While trying to leave his gunslinging days behind him, the mysterious stranger, Shane, is tested by Fletcher and his men. In Shane, Schaefer executes a perfect Western narrative while exploring…

Synopsis: Profiles of nine Nobel Peace Prize winners who fought for peace by resisting violence through words, marches, and protests.

Synopsis: While riding the Black in the Everglades one day, Alec meets a man astride a ghostly gray mare. Alec's fascination with the man turns to fear as he realizes the man is dangerously close to insanity. Soon Alec and the Black are caught up in a deadly chase through the depths of the Everglades, where a misstep could be fatal.

Synopsis: Taran, The Assistant Pig-Keeper, longs to be a hero. He begins his journey with a strange assortment of companions on a dangerous mission to save his beloved land, Prydain. Packed with action, humor, romance, and gallantry, Taran's adventures chronicle his beloved Prydain and his battle with the forces of evil.

Synopsis: - Includes full-color paintings, maps, charts, and over 150 photographs of important artifacts.- Covers the battles of Shiloh, Gettysburg, Bull Run, and many more.- Packed with essential information in an easy-to-use format.- Ideal supplemental social studies reading.

Synopsis: An examination of fantastic creatures, both real and mythical, past and present.

Synopsis: Think you know all there is to know about Alex Rodriguez? Well, did you know that: He made his major league debut with the Seattle Mariners when he was only eighteen years old? He holds the single-season record for most home runs (57) by a major league shortstop? He had to switch from shortstop to third base when he joined the New York Yankees in 2004? Alex Rodriguez was born in New York City, only a few miles from Yankee Stadium. He grew up in…

Synopsis: It's not common knowledge, but Paul Revere never said, "The British are coming!" on his fateful ride, he actually yelled, "The Regulars are out!" Although history remembers Revere for this memorable ride, he also participated in the Boston Tea Party, fought in the Revolutionary War, worked as a silversmith, dentist, coppersmith, printer, and more.

Synopsis: The journal of a 14-year-old girl, kept the last year she lived on the family farm, records daily events in her small New Hampshire town, her father's remarriage, and the death of her best friend.Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Synopsis: "The discovery of an iron rock hammer leads Timothy and Meredith on a history mystery. Find out what they learn about the hammer's owner and their town"--Page 4 of cover.

Synopsis: After being kidnapped by his villainous uncle, sixteen-year-old David Balfour escapes and becomes involved in the struggle of the Scottish highlanders against English rule.

Synopsis: Newbery Honor-winning author Kirby Larson delivers a heartwarming story of friendship, love, and courage, and the incredible contributions of Navajo Code Talkers during WWII.Billie has lived with her great-aunt ever since her mom passed away and her dad left. Billie's big brother, Leo, is about to leave, too, for the warfront. But first, she gets one more weekend with him at the ranch.Billie's surprised when Leo brings home a fellow Marine from…

Synopsis: Sixteen-year-old Eliza, an Amish girl, goes to work in a Chicago suburb for an "English" family as a nanny to two young children, and must then choose between two entirely different ways of life.

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Synopsis: This biography brings Paul Revere's legendary midnight ride to life, and reveals that Revere was active in many of the events that led to the Revolution. Readers also learn about other famous Americans of the time, including John Hancock and Sam Adams. Includes historic prints, maps, photos, chronology, Bibliography, and further reading lists.

Synopsis: Twelve-year-old Chase Masters travels the country with his father, a "storm runner," but he is tested in ways he never could have imagined when he and a new friend are caught in a hurricane near St. Petersburg, Florida.

Synopsis: Serena and Venus Williams have captured the attention of the tennis crowd. This title contains photographs, their statistics and a list of career highlights for the sisters.

Synopsis: Get on the court with basketball superstar LeBron James in this in-depth, updated biography!LeBron James was a sensation in his early days playing ball in Akron, Ohio, and he continued to amaze as a high school phenomenon. Now an international icon and the heart of his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers, he is widely known as one of the greatest basketball players ever to step onto the court. Discover LeBron James's incredible story in this in-depth…

Synopsis: “The hottest sleuth to appear in children’s books since Nancy Drew” (The Boston Globe) is back! Don’t miss the fourth book in the series that’s been described as “a combination of Carl Hiaasen’s Flush and Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum books” (School Library Journal) and hailed as “nonstop whodunits” (Kirkus Reviews)!   The Christmas parade gets furry in a hurry when three pranksters dressed as wise men toss some cats onto Sammy’s float. Dogs…