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When John and Abigail first met, they didn't really like each other but came to appreciate the other's strengths: Abigail had her own opinions; John was honest and witty.
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The true story of one of only two Chinese-American women to fly for the U.S. Air Force during World War II, is told as though by Maggie Gee herself. Her dream of flying became reality because of a dream and determination.
Brief, lighthearted looks at the wives of the U.S. Presidents from Martha Washington to Michelle Obama are presented as if put together as a class activity.
In the valley of Fruitless mountain, a young girl named Minli lives in a ramshackle hut with her parents.
Eleven short stories written by well-known young adult authors explore issues of self-identity and race relations. Young adults will recognize their own worlds in these thought-provoking stories that range from heartrending to cheerful.
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Three children visit their doctors for a routine check-up, chronicled in rhyme. Additional information about the special tools used and the procedures is provided in bold print on each uncluttered page to inform, clarify, and calm fears.
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A bright yellow bus picks up and delivers its passengers to their school in this rollicking rhyming picture book. Anyone who has ever been on a school bus is sure to appreciate the humor in both text and illustration.
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A class takes a field trip to a museum that houses facsimiles of monsters like Count Dracula, Bigfoot, poltergeists, Medusa, mummies, zombies, werewolves, and The Blob.
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On the same March day there is a lot going on in the weather around the world. World weather is presented in folk art style of illustration and crisp, rhythmic text.
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"My name is Gabriela Mistral.