A basic exploration of the appearance, behaviors, and origins of leprechauns, the small, humanlike mythological creatures known for their mischievousness. Also included is a story from folklore about how a leprechaun tricked a farmer.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behaviors, and origins of mermaids, the aquatic mythological creatures known for their singing. Also included is a story from folklore about how a mermaid returned a beggar’s kindness.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behaviors, and origins of vampires, the nocturnal mythological creatures known for drinking blood. Also included is a story from folklore about a vampire-hunting dhampir.
Get the ball rolling with this high-interest introduction to basketball, the sport known for its hoops and orange balls. Also included is a biographical story about professional basketball player and coach Becky Hammon.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behaviors, and origins of dragons, the scaly mythological creatures known for their ability to fly. Also included is a story from folklore about the defeat of a dragon named Lindwurm.
Get the ball rolling with this high-interest introduction to tennis, the sport known for its low nets and rackets. Also included is a biographical story about professional tennis players Venus and Serena Williams.
A neglected Russian typewriter clicks, clacks, and rings to life with a new owner.
The unbelievable yet true story of how an eight-year-old white kid from Sheboygan, Wisconsin, met the legendary Jackie Robinson in the 1950s--and how the two became lifelong friends.
Inspired by the 19th-century lives of artist and scientist Charles Willson Peale's family, this is a tale of a girl and her favorite companion--a fossilized mastodon!
This high-interest history of the National Football League’s Tennessee Titans highlights memorable games, summarizes seasonal triumphs and defeats, and features standout players such as Marcus Mariota.
This high-interest history of the National Football League’s New York Jets highlights memorable games, summarizes seasonal triumphs and defeats, and features standout players such as Joe Namath.
This high-interest history of the National Football League's San Francisco's 49ers highlights memorable games, summarizes seasonal triumphs and defeats, and features standout players such as Joe Montana.
This high-interest history of the National Football League’s Atlanta Falcons highlights memorable games, summarizes seasonal triumphs and defeats, and features standout players such as Matt Ryan.
This high-interest history of the National Football League’s Cincinnati Bengals highlights memorable games, summarizes seasonal triumphs and defeats, and features standout players such as Andy Dalton.
This high-interest history of the National Football League’s Arizona Cardinals highlights memorable games, summarizes seasonal triumphs and defeats, and features standout players such as Larry Fitzgerald.
This high-interest history of the National Football League’s Los Angeles Chargers highlights memorable games, summarizes seasonal triumphs and defeats, and features standout players such as LaDainian Tomlinson.
Examining the building process from the ground up, this high-interest title covers the history and construction of Mount Rushmore, one of South Dakota’s most well-known landmarks.
This high-interest history of the National Football League’s Baltimore Ravens highlights memorable games, summarizes seasonal triumphs and defeats, and features standout players such as Ray Lewis.
Examining the building process from the ground up, this high-interest title covers the history and construction of the Gateway Arch, one of Missouri’s most well-known landmarks.
This high-interest history of the National Football League’s Carolina Panthers highlights memorable games, summarizes seasonal triumphs and defeats, and features standout players such as Steve Smith.
Examining the building process from the ground up, this high-interest title covers the history and construction of the Washington Monument, one of Washington D.C.’s most well-known landmarks.
This high-interest history of the National Football League’s Detroit Lions highlights memorable games, summarizes seasonal triumphs and defeats, and features standout players such as Matthew Stafford.
Examining the building process from the ground up, this high-interest title covers the history and construction of the Hoover Dam, one of Nevada’s most well-known landmarks.
This high-interest history of the National Football League’s Kansas City Chiefs highlights memorable games, summarizes seasonal triumphs and defeats, and features standout players such as Derrick Thomas.
Examining the building process from the ground up, this high-interest title covers the history and construction of the Golden Gate Bridge, one of California’s most well-known landmarks.
