Rising through poverty, lack of confidence, and other challenges, Edson Arantes do Nascimento becomes arguably the greatest soccer player ever, known to fans as Pelé.

Amanda Freebold doesn't know what to do. Her father left three years ago for the new colony of Jamestown, in America, thousands of miles away. All Amanda has to remember him by is a little brass lion's head he gave his family to guard them while he is gone. Now her mother has just died, leaving Amanda to take care of her younger brother and sister.As head of the family, Amanda finally decides to t ...

The fast-paced story captures the desperation some families experienced when the Berlin Wall was erected. As the protagonist and her brother face critical decisions, readers will explore their own thinking and possible choices given the story's extraordinary circumstances. The result is a reading-based thrill ride.

Stewart invites readers on a trip to various parts of the world to discover seeds and their unique behaviors for spreading, sprouting, and growing. Rich with comparisons, readers appreciate the design wonders that enable weed seeds, tree seeds, flower seeds and more, to thrive. This is a sensory rich experience that may encourage readers to look at plants with greater curiosity.

How engaging can a story be? This delightful and beautifully illustrated book provides an answer. Great for reading aloud!

A Newbery Honor Book An American Library Association Notable Children's Book A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year Janet Taylor Lisle's captivating Newbery Honor book explores how, like friendship, magic can emerge when you least expect it--and when you need it most. All you have to do is look deep. Anything might happen in Sara-Kate's backyard. For that matter, anything was happening. Fo ...

It seems like Alexander Hamilton faced challenges from the very start of his life. This early biography relates the many times and ways Hamilton overcame barriers to become an early visionary for the young USA.

During World War II, a young Japanese-American boy and his family are sent to an internment camp after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Despondent in their desolate surroundings, father and son pull the camp together to build a baseball diamond and form a league.

A hungry bear finds himself in the big city...or does he? Text with just enough figurative language for early listeners, and active, painterly pictures complement each other beautifully. A humorous surprise ending provokes thought about narrator's voice, truthfulness and perspective—and compels you to "Read it again!"...and again.

This striking 40th anniversary edition of this acclaimed bestseller by Newbery Medalist McKinley brings a beloved classic to a fresh audience. Ideal for fans of Shannon Hale and Gail Carson Levine.

A perceptive look at how an artist discovers his skill, begins to play with it, and then, in spite of resistance and challenge, figures out how it becomes a way to express observations, ideas, and a unique perspective while serving those it captures. While this message could be presented in any arena, that it is a true experience of a black NFL player during a segregated era makes this a doubly po ...

A chance encounter between a young Sasquatch and a young human leads both to wonder about the wider world. After a few messages delivered via toy boat, Hugo (the Sasquatch) and Boone (the boy) finally meet. An unlikely friendship develops, and soon the pair are exploring the wider world together. Gentle humor and memorable characters make this a fun read that even reluctant readers will enjoy.

This Step 3 beginning reader presents a biography of Civil War nurse and founder of the American Red Cross Clara Barton, a woman who outgrew her girhood shyness to became a fearless "Angel of the Battlefield." Full color.

Courage can require more than a brave act; it can call on on to overcome the past and its associated fears to act for the benefit of others. This story, set in Northeastern Pennsylvania's col country, explores themes of courage, family, friendship, and acceptance. A gentle yet powerful reading experience.

As he does in Chasing Lincoln's Killer, Swanson captures the drama, tension, and suspense of the devastating assassination and the determined pursuit of the murderer. This is history that reads like a thriller. Highly recommended, especially for young adult readers.

This complex exploration of communication unfolds through the dog's narration. The author imagines what an earnest dog may have said to help his autistic person understand and to encourage him to respond with a spoken word. We, readers, begin to grasp the intracacies of intuition and inference, and the frustrations of misunderstandings. Well-meaning parents and teachers miss the big picture when o ...

A fascinating, careful explanation of how virtual reality works and ways young people may already be encountering it in life. The science, the uses, and the potential for virtual reality, beyond gaming, are made accessible through this entertaining introduction.

Donavan Allen collects words by writing what he likes on a slip of paper and putting it in his word jar. But one day Donavan discovers that his word jar is nearly full. How can he make room for new words? Illustrations.

In this companion to "Alexander Hamilton: From Orphan to Founding Father, " readers learn that Hamilton's wife Eliza was a spirited girl who grew up to be a strong woman. Eliza lived for 50 years after Alexander's death, and during that time rescued many children in need and preserved her husband's historical legacy. Full color.

Under arrest! The words came as a shock to young Esther Rudomin, Polish citizen. Because of their Jewish heritage and Father's business success, Esther's family faced certain deportment to Siberia. This sobering tale of a family torn from their homeland, from close relatives, and eventually from one another, paints a vivid picture of grim determination to survive against overwhelming odds. The Sib ...