Synopsis: In 1904, nine-year-old Samantha, an orphan living with her wealthy grandmother, and her servant friend Nellie have a midnight adventure when they try to find out what has happened to the seamstress who suddenly left her job.

Synopsis: Traces the political and personal life of the Civil War president.

Synopsis: A pioneer mother lovingly stitches a beautiful quilt which warms and comforts her daughter Abigail; many years later another mother mends and patches it for her little girl.

Synopsis: The author of such delights as The Christmas Ark and The Enchanted Tapestry joins forces with illustrator Pinkney to resurrect a colorful folktale that captures the unique flavor of the American South. A 1989 Caldecott Honor Book.

Synopsis: When they discover that Macdonald Hall is in financial trouble and in danger of closing, the boys come up with a wacky plan to get publicity for their cause and save the school.

Synopsis: Despite their elaborate preparations for the winter, the animals and birds are delighted by a surprise banquet after a big snow.

Synopsis: The adventures of an eleven-year-old tomboy growing up in the mid-nineteenth century on the Wisconsin frontier. At age 11, Caddie Woodlawn is the despair of her mother and the pride of her father: a clock-fixing tomboy running wild in the woods of Wisconsin. In 1864, this is a bit much for her Boston-bred mother to bear, but Caddie and her brothers are happy with the status quo. Written in 1935 about Carol Ryrie Brink's grandmother's childhood,…

Synopsis: While out hiking, a family comes upon the site of an old house and find some clues about the people who once lived there.

Synopsis: From early morning to bedtime, rhymes present the activities of Jesse Bear as he dresses, plays, eats, and gets ready for bed.

Synopsis: When the air gets heavy and dark clouds drift low over the fields of Grandma's farm, her frightened granddaughter hides under the bed. "This is Thunder Cake baking weather!" calls Grandma, and a real Thunder Cake must reach the oven before the storm arrives. So the two hurry to gather ingredients from around the farm, trying to stay one step ahead of the approaching thunderstorm. Patricia Polacco's bright illustrations bring life to her…

Synopsis: Midge, a tiny, energetic child from the city, turns the Littles' household upside-down and brings excitement into the lives of Tom and Lucy Little. Original.

Synopsis: "With humor, style, and succinct, admirable precision, Heller summarizes everything most people will ever need to know about this particular area of grammar . . . A treasure".--" Kirkus Reviews". "Its lush, exuberant, full-color artwork will grab kids' attention . . ".--"Booklist". An IRA-CBC Children's Choice Book.

Synopsis: A Squawmish Indian chief describes his people's respect and love for the earth, and concern for its destruction.

Synopsis: When their favorite pizza restaurant almost goes out of business, the Alden children try to help their friends stay open while they find out who is behind all their problems.

Synopsis: When Aaron, a white fifth grader on vacation, and Robert, a Quileute Indian boy, decide to camp out on a deserted beach, they find themselves in for the night of their lives. ". . . Sharpe brings to a stark, realistic climax the clashes between ancient and modern, Indian and white, natural and manmade. . . . The book's bold, original subject matter shines brilliantly".--Publishers Weekly..

Synopsis: "There is no Jessica," said Ruthie's parents. But there was. Can your best friend be imaginary? A delightful picture book.

Synopsis: Though she is fond of her people, a girl prefers to live among the wild horses where she is truly happy and free.

Synopsis: Discusses both hypothetical and historical voyages of discovery to America by the Phoenicians, Saint Brendan of Ireland, the Vikings, and such later European navigators as Columbus, Cabot, and Magellan.

Synopsis: When the Boxcar Children decide to go on a canoe trip with Aunt Jane, a woman named Angela tries to scare them off with stories about wolves and bad weather. But the children go anyway, and find a mystery involving a riddle and a stolen coin collection.

Synopsis: In 1905, Laura's assignment to write an article for the Mansfield, Missouri, newspaper about the new school teacher leads her to start an unpopular crusade to get the farm children into school.