Born as Arthur John Johnson in the southern state of Texas, JackJohnsonwas one of the most renowned boxers of the twentieth century. Through hard work and persistence, he climbed the rank
While hard at work on her chores, an ant hears the wonderful clickety click chirrup of music coming from the distance. Although she knows she should focus on the task at hand, she can't help but explo
In this hilarious collection of princess stories with a distinctive spin, there's Cinderella, who was, though you may not know it, Sleeping Beauty’s mom; Sleeping Beauty, who didnR
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SILLY MAGICAL POWERS, KIDS ON THE RUN. In a whimsical debut novel from the populartechnology writer. One day, Abby Carnelia, ordinary sixth grader, realizes she has a magical power. Okay, it’s not a f
History--with the good bits put back. Discover the drama, discoveries, dirty deeds and derring-do that won the American West. With a storyteller's voice and attention to the details that make history
WHAT'S BETTER THAN ONE DOG AND BEAR BOOK? TWO! In three new stories, the two dearest of friends celebrate Bear's birthday, have their first falling out, and take care of each other when Dog is under
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ONE DAY THAT CHANGED A NATION A nonfiction master brings the start of the American Revolution to life.A 26-year-old King George II found himself in financial turmoil after crushing the French,
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When the first apples of the season--Ida Red and Paula Red, Twenty Ounce, McIntosh, and Ginger Gold--show up in the city markets, it's time to take out the big pot and make applesauce. Eden Lispon's l
The Forge School is the most prestigious arts school in the country. The secret to its success: every moment of the students' lives is televised as part of the insanely popular Forge Show, and the stu
When George Ohr's trove of pottery was discovered in 1967, years after his death, his true genius was discovered with it. The world could finally see how unique this artist really was! Born in 1856 in
When Claire’s best friend Richy went missing, he disappeared without a trace. But when Emily Dickinson’s dress goes missing from the Amherst museum, she knows exactly where it is: in her closet.As Cla
From bestselling author Shannon Hale comes a hilarious, deliciously readable YA novel that will suck you in—literally.Josie Pie was born to be a star. So she dropped out of high school to pursue her B
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Almost everyone has felt anxiety and uncertainty over a friendship. Sophie is looking forward to her first sleepover.She is excited from the tops of her ears to the tips of her toes and has even made
Is Spring your favorite, when salamanders crawl out from under messy rocks? Is it Winter, when buds are waiting, covered in white? The narrator of this aural and visual treat takes readers on a stunn
