Synopsis: Morgie and Moffie have a new brother. His name is Marcos and he is three years old, and he only speaks Spanish. Morgie and Moffie are very excited! They both want to play with him and take him to school for show-and-tell. They are teaching Marcos English and he is teaching them some words in Spanish. It isn't long before they all agree that Marcos belongs right in the middle of this happy familia. Join the Barker twins once again as they learn…

Synopsis: Ranger, the time-traveling golden retriever with search-and-rescue training, travels to New York City on the morning of the 9/11 attacks.COURAGE IN THE FACE OF DANGER!Ranger has never needed his search-and-rescue training more than when he arrives at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. There he meets Risha Scott and her friend Max who have come to work with Risha's mother for a school project. But when the unthinkable happens and the…

Synopsis: Esperanza Ortega possesses all the treasures a young girl could want: fancy dresses; a beautiful home filled with servants in Aguascalientes, Mexico; and the promise of one day rising to Mama's position and presiding over all of Rancho de las Rosas.But a sudden tragedy shatters that dream, forcing Esperanza and Mama to flee to California and settle in a Mexican farm labor camp.There, Esperanza must relinquish her hold on the past as she…

Synopsis: A distinctive new voice in children's fictionFrancie lives with her mother and younger brother, Prez, in rural Alabama, where all three work and wait. Francie's father is trying to get settled in Chicago so he can move his family up North.Unfortunately, he's made promises he hasn't kept, and Francie painfully learns that her dreams of starting junior high school in an integrated urban classroom will go unfulfilled. Amid the day-to-day grind of…

Synopsis: An enchanting, authentic Navajo tale about the importance of keeping one's life in balance. Wandering Girl, a strong-willed shepherdess, promises Spider Woman she won't weave too long. But as soon as spring bursts into glorious colour, she begins creating the most beautiful blanket in the world. "Begay's dramatic shifts of perspective, his innate sensitivity to the land and people depicted, and the text's powerful message about pride's deadly…

Synopsis: Kyle celebrates Kwanzaa with his family for the first time, and learns about his African heritage.

Synopsis: A handy primer on all things Pledge of Allegiance and the US flag!From the origin and meaning of The Pledge to national holidays when the flag should be displayed, and other details about the banner and its history, this book is perfect to introduce The Pledge of Allegiance to the young and old, to the naturalized and unnaturalized citizens alike!

Synopsis: Completely redesigned for today's young investigative reader, True Books are an indispensable addition to any collection. Each book guides readers through the facts that nurture their need to know.

Synopsis: This revised edition (updated through the 2021 inauguration) explains all about presidential campaigns and American politics--complete with stickers, activities, and a color-your-own Electoral Map!Who can run for president? What's the difference between America's two major political parties? Why do candidates spend so much time in Iowa and New Hampshire? And is the Electoral College really a college?This revised edition (updated through the 2021…

Synopsis: I Can Read Books are widely recognized as the premier line of beginning readers. Inaugurated with Else Holmelund Minarik'S LITTLE BEAR, illustrated by Maurice Sendak, the series has grown to over 200 titles that include mysteries, adventure stories, poetry, historical fiction, and humor. Featuring the finest authors and illustrators, I Can Read Books introduce children to the joy of reading independently.

Synopsis: George Washington grew up in the English colony of Virginia. He was tall and strong, fair in judgment, and respected by his friends as agood leader. As he grew older, George saw how England took advantage of the American colonies—and he didn't like it. When the colonies declared their independence, George was chosen to lead their army as its general. And when the colonies won their freedom, George was elected to lead the new nation as its first…

Synopsis: A little boy yearns for a lunch box, even though he hasn't started school yet.

Synopsis: Ten true stories of real-life heroes during Hurricane Katrina!Donald Colletti and Jimmy Pitre are forced to flee their flooded houses as Hurricane Katrina devastates their beloved city of New Orleans. But rather than seek shelter, the two brave men put their lives on the line to rescue hundreds of their neighbors.As Coast Guard helicopter 6514 is buffeted by severe winds, rescue swimmer Laurence Nettles is lowered into the dangerous waters with…

Synopsis: Ugly Cat is dying for a paleta, or ice pop, and his friend Pablo is determined to help him get one by scaring a little girl who is enjoying a coconut paleta in the park. Things go horribly wrong when, instead of being scared, the little girl picks Pablo up and declares that he would make a great snack for her pet snake. Oh and there's also the small problem that Ugly Cat may have inadvertently swallowed Pablo in all of the commotion! Ugly Cat…

Synopsis: For use in schools and libraries only. Discover the true story of the Twin Towers--how they came to be the tallest buildings in the world and why they were destroyed. When the Twin Towers were built in 1973, they were billed as an architectural wonder. At 1,368 feet, they clocked in as the tallest buildings in the world and changed the New York City skyline dramatically. Offices and corporations moved into the towers--also known as the World…