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Twelve-year-old Carolyn experiences the bittersweet pangs of a first crush when her English teacher vacations near her f

This chapter book vividly recreates the original 1621 harvest feast between Pilgrims and Native Americans. Using actors

Uncover the hidden history of Monday through Sunday, exploring their cultural and linguistic roots. Learn about popular

Owen Foote and his friends decide to become super spies, with their principal as the prime target. This humorous chapter

Rosie's family prepares for Christmas in Trinidad, picking sorrel petals, mixing black currant cake, and singing along w

After losing her mother, a girl finds comfort in a string of forty-three buttons, each holding a special memory. She str

Mandy feels out of place on her stern Aunt Bess's Ohio sheep farm in 1946. As she reluctantly helps tend the sheep, she

Nick is terrified of the husky new kid, Brick, and signs up for karate to protect himself. But when Brick appears in his

This practical guide helps young readers master letter writing, covering everything from crafting personalized stationer

When Prince Leo's devious cousin seizes control of Singara, Leo must flee into enemy territory. His identity as a Spinne

This engaging chapter book traces the history of Thanksgiving, exploring how traditions like turkeys, pilgrims, and Indi

Journey back in time to the American West from 1840 to the early 1900s, discovering what life was like for children thro

In 11th-century Nigeria, twelve-year-old Layo, a Yoruba girl, faces a life-altering decision when she attempts to reject

Carlos must overcome his nervousness and take on his grandfather's important role in the Las Posadas procession when his

This compelling biography introduces young readers to Mother Jones, a passionate union organizer and crusader for worker

Explore the world's most remarkable places, including the hottest deserts, coldest poles, highest mountains, and deepest

The carousel animals don't want the fun to end when night falls, pushing and shoving to keep moving. A mysterious giant

Lily feels jealous of her older sister Christine's Carnival costume, but when Christine gets nervous before her performa

Sam just wants to play with his dinosaur, but his little sister keeps offering to "help." Discover how Sam finds a cleve

A heartwarming Maasai folktale about an old man who takes in a mysterious orphan boy. His delight soon gives way to wond

This engaging nonfiction book takes readers behind the scenes with marine biologists studying orcas in the Pacific North

Joel's best friend Tony drowns in the treacherous Vermilion River after they defy their parents' rules. Joel must confro

When Old Man Fookwire's beloved birds fly south for winter, he's left lonely and glum. But his mischievous squirrel neig

Join Alex, a ten-year-old, as she embarks on the exciting and challenging adventure of learning the violin. Through enga