Books

Twelve-year-old Christine waits anxiously in 1945 Chicago for news of the activist father she and her family left behind

Thirteen-year-old Alexis is already worried about her family moving away when she notices a mysterious stranger followin

Bound by the strict rules of seventeenth-century Korea, twelve-year-old Jade Blossom longs to catch a glimpse of the wor

After years of being raised as a Sioux chief's daughter, Rachel struggles to adjust to the white family that recaptured

Moving to a new home after his parents' divorce, a fifth grader finds that starting over means rethinking everything he

For the curious child who wonders why we eat hot dogs and watch the sky explode on the Fourth of July. A fascinating loo

The journey of your trash unfolds as you follow the path from the bin to the landfill, learning how recycling can give o

For the child navigating the heavy fog of grief or moving to an unfamiliar home, this mystery explores how we hold onto

Lindsay struggles with guilt and loneliness in an unfamiliar city after a family accident changes everything she once kn

Forced to partner with the class outcast for a contest, Jessica discovers that Daphne is hiding a dangerous secret that

Angels descend to the desert to clear the path for Moses and the Israelites as they face the long, difficult journey out

During the brutal winter of 1775, two brothers attempt to haul 183 cannons across a snowy wilderness to help Washington

Luke is the star of the baseball diamond until one terrifying moment on the field changes his athletic career and his li

Alia has always dreamed of joining a legendary sisterhood of warriors, but a new assignment caring for captives makes he

See how city neighbors transform concrete into color in this photo essay about the urban gardening movement and the shar

For the child who has a big heart but finds that their high energy often leads to accidental trouble while trying to fit

When their teacher doesn't show up, a sixth-grade class tries to run the school day themselves, but old secrets and tens

Gordy moves in with his strict grandmother to escape an abusive home, finding a new perspective through her no-nonsense

For the middle schooler who feels like an outsider, this darkly funny adventure explores finding your place when your id

Mike faces a desperate race against time when his diabetic brother, Buddy, disappears into the woods without his life-sa

The history of birthday cakes, the meaning of birthstones, and unusual party customs from around the world explain why w

Eleven-year-old Angel looks to the stars for wonder and perspective while struggling to care for her younger brother aft

C.C. faces the daily challenge of maintaining her independence and keeping up with her middle school friends while being

For the student curious about the real faces of history, this account uses the diaries and letters of boys as young as t