Jan Pinborough
Once upon a time, American children couldnt borrow library books. Reading wasnt all that important for children, many thought. Luckily Miss Anne Carroll Moore thought otherwise! This is the true story of how Miss Moore created the first childrens room at... (read more)
Jacqueline Davies
Are kids interested in learning about the very first American census? Probably not. Do young readers clamor for stories set in the very, very olden days of the late 18th century? Uh, not really. Okay, but do they like nutty cat-and-mouse trickery, wacky... (read more)
James A. Corrick
From icky mummies to bacteria-filled water and sandy food, life could be stinky for people in ancient Egypt. Get ready to explore the nasty side of life in the ancient Egyptian empire.... (read more)
Mary Pope Osborne
Magic Tree House Research Guides are now Magic Tree House Fact Trackers! Track the facts with Jack and Annie! When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #27: Thanksgiving on Thursday, they had lots of questions.... (read more)
Margaret C. Hall
Grand Canyon National Park is a location all Americans can enjoy. Find out why this place is so special.... (read more)
Louise I. Gerdes (edt)
Although no war was officially declared, for over four decades, the Soviet Union and the United States waged an ideological battle that at times carried the threat of nuclear war. In this anthology those who shaped the Cold War and those reflecting on... (read more)
Connie Porter
Addy and her parents have moved to a boarding house. There Addy meets an inspiring friend, M'dear. Like many people who grew up enslaved, Addy doesn't know when she was born, so M'dear urges Addy to claim a day for her birthday. Then M'dear falls ill... (read more)
