Synopsis: First Nations & Native artists: owl & robin - Ernest Swanson, Haida; bear & salmon - Ben Houstie, Bella Bella ; eagle & hummingbird - Corey Bulpitt, Haida; heron & crab - Paul Windsor, Haisla, Heiltsuk ; sun & raindrop - Francis Horne Sr., Coast Salish ; frog & mosquito - Ryan Cranmer, Namgis ; swan & feather - Simone Diamond, Coast Salish ; humpback whale & fish - Ryan Cranmer, Namgis.

Synopsis: Sacajawea is one of America's true heroines. This text tells the story of this courageous Native American, from when she was kidnapped as a young girl from her tribal home, through her amazing journey and finally to the mystery surrounding her final years and death.

Synopsis: This book uses simpler and more modern language to tell the story of Tom, Huck and Becky. None of the charm and humor of the original story is lost. It is still exciting; there is still the thrill of boys carrying out a great adventure and slowly, despite all their attempts to avoid it, growing up. There are many illustrations, which are minimally drawn in black and white, yet give more life to the story.

Synopsis: Jack Trice was working to earn a degree and go south to help fellow African Americans when tragedy struck.

Synopsis: NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER • The bestselling author of The Woman Warrior chronicles the lives of several generations of Chinese men in America, woven from memory, myth and fact. "A history at once savage and beautiful, a combination of bone-grinding reality and luminous fantasy."—The New RepublicMaxine Hong Kingston’s unforgettable imaginative journey into the hearts and minds of generations of Chinese men in America, from those who worked on…

Synopsis: Wild horses have been around since the dawn of time and they still thrive today on most continents. From Australian brumbies to the zebras, children have always been fascinated by these creatures. With this book, they can discover the behaviour, movements and responses of horses and unravel the connections between the domesticated breeds of today and the mysterious equids of the past.

Synopsis: BASED ON THE MUCH-LOVED FARMYARD TALES SERIES, THESE BOARD BOOKS CONTAIN DELIGHTFUL STORIES TOLD IN VERY SIMPLE, CLEAR LANGUAGE, WHICH ARE PERFECT FOR ADULTS AND SMALL CHILDREN TO ENJOY TOGETHER. STEPHEN CARTWRIGHT'S CHARMING ILLUSTRATIONS GIVE CLEAR CLUES TO THE WORDS AND THEIR MEANING, AND PROVIDE PLENTY OF THINGS TO LOOK FOR AND TALK ABOUT.

Synopsis: Remember Sudden Fiction International—that bounty of short-short stories from all over the world? Literary folks loved them. Students carried the book around with them. And people on the run found the length of each story (no more than 2000 words) perfect respites from their busy lives.Responding to America's love affair with the short-short, editors Shapard and Thomas consulted nearly two-hundred magazines and chose the sixty stories, written…

Synopsis: As each animal wakes up and greets the day it wakes up another animal until all the farm animals wake the farmer who feeds them. Curriculum terms: sounds, language. Suggested level: preschool, juniors.

Synopsis: Without apology Nobel Prize author Toni Morrison describes herself as an African American woman writer. These collected interviews reveal her to be much more. She has shared space in her creative life for her career in publishing, in teaching, and in being a single parent. Writing, however, is one thing she "refuses to live without." These interviews beginning in 1974 reveal an artist whose creativity is intimately linked with her African…

Synopsis: Caroline Jayne Church makes a splash with this popular preschool song! Rain, rain, go away, Come again another day! The third title in Caroline Jayne Church's three-book song series, Rain, Rain, Go Away is already a well-loved preschool favorite. Now this board book with a full-foil cover will catch everyone's eye (rain or shine!) as Church's toddlers and stuffed animals are as adorable as ever in colorful rain gear. A pitch-perfect song for…

Synopsis: During the first half of the 19th century, as many as 100,000 Native Americans were relocated west of the Mississippi River from their homelands in the East. The best known of these forced emigrations was the Cherokee Removal of 1838. Christened Nu-No-Du-Na-Tlo-Hi-Lu--literally "the Trail Where They Cried"--by the Cherokees, it is remembered today as the Trail of Tears. In Voices from the Trail of Tears, editor Vicki Rozema re-creates this…

Synopsis: When a handsome new guy arrives in town and begins following Kathy, she and her boyfriend Todd discover a connection between the mysterious stranger and a tragic accident that happened three years earlier.

Synopsis: At first, Brandt McCloy thinks moving to Shadyside is great. He has attracted the attention of three beautifl girls - Meg, Jinny and Abbie. But Brandt hasn't heard the terrifying stories about his new home - 99 Fear Street. He doesn't know about the headless bodies, the bleeding walls. He doesn't know that Cally Frasier still haunts the house and plans gruesome deaths for him and everyone close to him. Poor Brandt - what he doesn't know will…

Synopsis: In this thoughtful guide for novice and veteran educators alike, Baruti K. Kafele takes readers on a reflective journey designed to reignite their passion for teaching. Kafele’s 50 questions and penetrating insights reveal how you can- Inspire students of all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds to strive for academic excellence;- Develop strong relationships with students, their parents, and the greater community;- Address the…

Synopsis: There are many things that Annah would like to forget: the look on her sister's face before Annah left her behind in the Forest of Hands and Teeth, her first glimpse of the Horde as they swarmed the Dark City, the sear of the barbed wire that would scar her for life. But most of all, Annah would like to forget the morning Elias left her for the Recruiters.   Annah's world stopped that day, and she's been waiting for Elias to come home ever since…

Synopsis: When Jonathan becomes assistant editor for his school paper, not everyone is happy for him, and he must earn the respect of his peers before he can be accepted.