Synopsis: A scrapbook derived from journals, letters, photographs, and watercolor paintings provides glimpes into the life of the youngest daughter of Russia's last tsar

Synopsis: Lizzie can't believe it--gorgeous Ethan Craft wants to have lunch with her! Not only that, she'll get to meet Ethan's new friend, a mysterious kid who's just transferred from Fiji. He's already made a movie with Steven Spielberg, skipped three grades, and taught Britney Spears how to dance! There's only one problem. When Lizzie sees the new kid, she realizes he's just her annoying kid brother, Matt. He got on the wrong school bus, told everyone…

Synopsis: In this daring cryptozoology adventure, will two teens be able to prove the existence of creatures long thought to be made-up?After their parents are lost in an accident, thirteen-year old twins Grace and Marty are whisked away to live with their Uncle Wolfe—an uncle that they didn't even know they had. The intimidating Uncle Wolfe is an anthropologist who has dedicated his life to finding cryptids, mysterious creatures whose existence has never…

Synopsis: Here is a spectacular, thought-provoking, and highly informative guide to the fascinating story of the Earth. Superb, full-colour photography of geological equipment, rocks, minerals, and 3-D models reveals the ideas and discoveries that have changed our understanding of the world in which we live. See: how glaciers create fiords; how beaches are shaped; where Africa is splitting apart along the Rift Valley; ocean-floor volcanoes; the atmosphere…

Synopsis: Full-color photos. "Here is everything readers will ever desire to know about trees. Every imaginable aspect of the life of a tree is examined. Anatomy, physiology, reproduction, growth, and development are described using the best photos in botanical literature and succinct, lively captions. Each page is a delight to the eye. Of particular note is the coverage of tree diseases, including acid rain. An excellent reference, a valuable addition to…

Synopsis: Recounts the illustrious career of famed Boston Red Sox slugger Ted Williams, nicknamed "The Splendid Splinter," known as baseball's purest hitter, and who was, in 1941, the last Major League ballplayer to bat over .400.

Synopsis: Now in paperback—the award-winning National Geographic book that presents the untold story of the invisible war behind the American Revolution. A riveting tale of intrigue, spies, counterspies and secret agents, George Washington, Spymasteris a unique and entertaining account of one of the most important chapters in our nation's history. The compelling narrative reveals the surprising role played by the first commander-in-chief, General George…

Synopsis: There is no book quite like Quilt of States--the unique combination of handmade quilts with the voice of each state heard through the writing of one of the state's librarians to illustrate the coming together of the United States of America. Using one of the only two original American folk art forms--quilting (jazz is the other)--Adrienne Yorinks demonstrates her amazing talent for using quilts not only as art, but as information sources. Her…

Synopsis: Includes a brief biography of President Lincoln, a list of locations where he walked, and photographs of places, buildings, and objects significant in his life.

Synopsis: In Book Three of the popular "My Life . . ." series by Janet Tashjian, Derek Fallon's plan to help out a new classmate backfires miserably There's a new kid in Derek Fallon's class. His name is Umberto and he uses a wheelchair. Derek's family is still fostering Frank the monkey, and Derek thinks it would be great to train Frank to assist Umberto. But Derek quickly realizes that Umberto is definitely not looking for any help. Derek soon becomes…

Synopsis: On his way to deliver a splendid necklace to the Sun from the Moon, Jack Hare is diverted by a series of odd characters and when he finally reaches his destination he realizes that the necklace is missing. The reader is invited to answer several riddles and solve the mystery from clues given in the text.

Synopsis: Investigate the mysterious forces that affect the earth, using materials found around the house. Build an earthquake detector from a shoebox, pencil, paper, and string. Create a glacier model that melts, moves, and leaves behind sand and rock. Experiment with gravity, magnetism, plants and recycling. All are simple, safe, and guaranteed to work. 128 pages, 30 b/w illus., 5 3/8 x 8 1/4.

Synopsis: An introduction to chemistry for children, this book shows how to perform simple experiments using everyday materials like jars, frozen food trays, plastic cups and spoons, salt, water, sugar, vinegar and baking soda. The principles of fermentation and osmosis are demonstrated by making a batch of mouth-puckering pickles, and making a fizzy-drink bottle flip its top. Learning about positive and negative-charged molecules by making marbled gift…

Synopsis: "Gr. 3-6...Simple and direct experiments requiring a minimum of materials and expense....Helpful offering."--Booklist. "Appealing...safe."--SLJ. "Nearly a hundred simple science demonstrations that use common household materials....Even the more experienced readers will probably find something new....Recommended."--Science Books & Films. 128 pages, 115 b/w illus., 5 3/8 x 8 1/4.

Synopsis: Back in the days of the gold fever, one of the Aldens' ancestors was part of the Four Rock Miners, a group that met annually in Skagway, Alaska. Now the Aldens are keeping the tradition alive by attending a reunion with the descendants of the other miners. But when the raven statue and scrapbook that have belonged to the group for more than a century go missing, it looks like the Aldens have stumbled onto another case!

Synopsis: The Aldens are fixing up the boxcar so they can ride in it for the Founders' Day Parade! There's just one problem: the boxcar has gone missing before the big day...with Watch inside! Can the Boxcar Children solve their most important mystery ever?