Synopsis: Key Features Description Riveting dual biographies of the war correspondents who served in the well-respected black regiment that fought to end slavery. “Excellent.” SLJ Riveting dual biographies of the war correspondents who served in the well-respected black regiment that fought to end slavery. “Excellent.” SLJ Standards RH.6-8.5. Describe how a text presents information (e.g., sequentially, comparatively, causally). RH.6-8.5. Describe how a…

Synopsis: "After an act of betrayal rocks the Bravelands, baboon Thorn must find a way to confront treachery in his own troop, while elephant Sky searches for answers and lion Fearless contends with the usurper who conquered his father's pride"--

Synopsis: "Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve a mystery at the Museum of Science"--

Synopsis: When a young NightWing has the first prophecy in generations of the end of Pyrrhia, five young dragons are tasked with saving the world.

Synopsis: Presents the creator of the Muppets and describes the creative spirit, performance talents and beliefs in the goodness of people that inspired his career and how he helped create the iconic programs Sesame Street and The Muppet Show.

Synopsis: Key Features Description Packed with trivia and practical tips, history junkies will adore this guide book publshed in 2164 for people who jump back in time for vacations. "Entertaining" -Kirkus Packed with trivia and practical tips, history junkies will adore this guide book publshed in 2164 for people who jump back in time for vacations. "Entertaining" -Kirkus Product Details Item #: NTS832545 ISBN13: 9781338325454 Format: Paperback Book Pages…

Synopsis: "As soon as he sets eyes on CJ, Max quickly figures out his purpose: to show her how to handle living in the big city. Being a native New Yorker, Max knows how to take charge, even though he's the smallest dog at the park. But will he ever show his softer side, become the "gentle Max" CJ knows he can be, and learn how to make friends?"-- P. [4] of cover.

Synopsis: Key Features Description The inspiring biography of 17-year-old Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim chronicles her amazing road to gold! The inspiring biography of 17-year-old Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim chronicles her amazing road to gold! Standards RI.4.10. By the end of year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, in the grades 4–5 text complexity band proficiently, with…

Synopsis: Key Features Description SQUIRREL ATTACK! Sam Gibbs and his super-strong tiny buddy, Hamstersaurus Rex, are back in this hilarious classroom comedy, perfect for fans of Dog Man and Stick Dog-and for anybody who might be entertained by a mutant rodent showdown.Sam and Hammie Rex discover a terrifying giant squirrel hiding in the woods behind Horace Hotwater Middle School. But nobody else believes Squirrel Kong is real.Then Hammie Rex takes the…

Synopsis: "Would you believe that some people's lives have been saved by animals? This is a fascinating book with stories about animals that have risked their lives to save the lives of their masters. Read about a dog that rescued two kids from a burning house, two wild elk save a boy from freezing in the mountains, a courageous cat fights off a deadly intruder, and two dolphins that saved a girl from a terrifying shark attack. Animal lovers will be…

Synopsis: "A biography of Harriet Tubman, the abolitionist leader who played a key role in helping enslaved people escape via the Underground Railroad."--Provided by publisher.

Synopsis: After discovering a lost tea dragon in the marketplace, apprentice blacksmith Greta learns about the dying art form of tea dragon caretaking from the kind tea shop owners.

Synopsis: "Today, everyone is familiar with Neil Armstrong's famous words as he first set foot on the moon: 'one small step for man; one giant leap for mankind.' He made it look easy, but America's journey to the moon was anything but simple. In 1957, when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the world's first satellite, into orbit, America had barely crossed the starting line of the great Space Race. Later that year, our first attempt was such a failure…

Synopsis: Learn all about the fascinating lives of llamas--including what they eat, where they live, how they help people, and their behavior in this new National Geographic Kids Reader. The level 1 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for beginning readers.