An anthology of retold African American folktales. Includes 14 stories arranged in four categories--Friendship, Tricksters, How and Why, and Right and Wrong.
Aaron is plagued by the sounds of crying in his family's new home. Could they be the sobs of his late uncle's missing wife? Passages to Suspense Hi/Lo Novel.
The ghostly appearances of an elusive runaway increase a teenager's distrust of her new stepfather. Passages Hi/Lo Novel.
Reece is being harassed by ex-girlfriend, Natalie. How far will she go to avenge a broken heart? Passages to Suspense Hi/Lo Novel.
Her Shenandoah Valley has just been burned, and Abbie stumbles across a wounded Union soldier. Can she find compassion for an enemy in the midle of a bloody civil war? Passages to History Hi/Lo Novel.
A young man finds the courage to be his own person. Sequel to Maitland's Kid. Passages Hi/Lo Novel.
Peter is kidnapped by pirates and held for ransom. Even if Peter's father pays the ransom, will they let Peter live? Passages to History Hi/Lo Novel.
Clint meets a beautiful and mysterious girl and falls for her and the stories of why she is in hiding. He soon discovers that the girl and her family are criminals and are only after Clint's father's jewels. Passages Hi/Lo Novel.
Hysteria builds in a small town when a teenage boy is labeled as a disease-spreading alien. Passages Hi/Lo Novel.
When Oscar's English teacher is attacked in the school parking lot, Oscar is the prime suspect. Oscar's intelligence helps him find out what really happened. Passages Hi/Lo Novel.
In 1897, Andrew and his father join thousands of other people headed for the Klondike goldfields. Cover-to-Cover Chapter Book.
In 1941, an experimental training plan for black aviators began in Tuskegee, Alabama. These men became some of the best pilots to serve in Army Air Corps. Cover-to-Cover Informational Book.
What is a vampire? Did Count Dracula really exist? Find the answers then read "Blood In My Eyes," a story about vampire hunters.
What is a plague? Where do plagues come from? Investigate some historic and modern plagues before reading "The Lost Village."
What is a mummy? Where do they come from? Is there really a mummy's curse? Students get the facts, then read "The Walking Horror," a scary story about the mummy that came back to life.
Learn about animals we have lost to extinction as well as modern animals at risk before reading "The Last Mammoth."
Some of his new teammates--including "loud and obnoxious" home-run slugger Jimmie--are mean to him or to each other. His new coach doesn't tell the players everything to do like his old coach did. And some of the Manatees seem more interested in goofing off than in sportsmanship or working hard. Then Luis is surprisingly named captain of his new team, and he finds himself with a whole new set of problems. How will he get this odd-ball group of teammates to work together?
Holidays, celebrations, and symbols are highlighted in this up-to-date fact-filled introduction to the United States. Spotlight on the United States of America looks at the colonial history of the U.S., its government, and some of its important leaders. Many colorful pictures, maps, and illustrations the different regions, climates, cities, and wildlife of this fascinating country.
Austin loves mountain bike racing. But after a terrible accident, he gives up biking for good. What will he do when an emergency puts this decision to the the test?
Maddie and Lori find some very unusual mints that they love at first. But what happens when they learn something entirely unexpected about their favorite candy?
Pressure in the three main types of fault lines builds with a deadly force, giving little warning to people when an earthquake strikes--sending shock waves for hundreds of miles, potentially killing thousands with falling debris and creating deadly tsunamis.
Tyler and his mom and stepdad are fans of Major League Baseball. When the star pitcher on their favorite team signs Tyler's baseball, Tyler proudly displays it in a case that he keeps on his dresser. Tyler's stepbrother is not into baseball. And he doesn't seem to like Tyler either. When the baseball disappears, Tyler knows he didn't lose it. So who took it?
A fun, fact-filled overview of the Kansas men's and women's basketball programs, including their origins, mascot, big rivals, famous players, and exciting moments in team history. Features to enhance comprehension include informative captions, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and critical thinking questions for writing and reflection. team's top records and stats.
Connected Lives, a contemporary nonfiction series for teens, features the fascinating life stories of popular artists. Each book presents two singers in a similar musical genre who have lived extraordinary lives, exploring how their lives interconnect and how they are different. As similar as these artists may seem, their rise to fame may have been very different. Multiple musical genres are represented across the series, including pop, hip-hop, jazz, and country. Graphic elements, such as timelines, charts, and Venn diagrams, are featured in every chapter. Books are 64 pages and full-color.
Best friends Silas and Will are obsessed with aliens. When a group of them, called Ramlix, suddenly land on Earth, the boys jump at the chance to join their mission. Soon Silas starts to wonder if everything is as it seems. Why are the Ramlix here? Do they really come in peace?
