Hi/lo anthology of classic American short stories for reluctant readers in grades 6-12. Includes "A Pair of Silk Stockings," "The Outcasts of Poker Flat," "The Man Without a Country," "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge," "The Pit and the Pendulum," "
Hi/lo anthology of classic American short stories for reluctant readers in grades 6-12. Includes "The Black Cat," "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," "To Build a Fire," "The Ransom of Red Chief," "Rip Van Winkle," "A White Heron," "The
Hi/lo anthology of classic American essays and speeches for reluctant readers in grades 6-12. Includes "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," "Give Me Liberty," "Common Sense," "A Plan for Moral Perfection," "Self-Reliance," "Climbing from the Tomb
An anthology of retold African myths. Includes 18 selections in six categories--Creation, Death, Gods and Mortals, Tricksters, How and Why, and Right and Wrong
An anthology of retold African American folktales. Includes 14 stories arranged in four categories--Friendship, Tricksters, How and Why, and Right and Wrong.
Caves explores what a cave is, including the different sections of a cave. Readers also learn about the different ways caves can form and common structural elements, such as stalactites and stalagmites.
Careers shows readers how technology makes many jobs easier. Readers learn how tools help dentists, musicians, police officers, and pilots do their jobs safely.
In Can You See the Wind?, readers learn about what wind is and how scientists measure it to predict the weather. The book explores the properties of air, how moving air is wind, and how wind socks, wind vanes, and anemometers are used to measure the
Amy's rebellious younger sister runs away to a dangerous part of town. Can Amy and her boyfriend find Gia before it's too late?
Seventeen-year-old Kirk wants to become an engineer, but his dreams are interfering with his relationship with two old friends who are demanding that Kirk join their gang. Passages Hi/Lo Novel.
As a Nez Perce Indian, 17-year-old Tom Long thinks his future looks bleak, but his attitude changes when he becomes a part of an effort to restore pride to his native people. Passages Hi/Lo Novel.
Lao Wai comes to America to work on the transcontinental railroad. The work is difficult and dangerous and many Americans resent his presence. Passages to History Hi/Lo Novel.
A troubled teenage boy searches for the father he's never known. Passages Hi/Lo Novel.
A newcomer with mysterious links to the past decides to take on the troublemakers at Hawthornen High School. Passages Hi/Lo Novel.
When 17-year-old Ken Sutton's efforts to help end the Vietnam War fail, he is forced to decide where his loyalties lie. Passages to History Hi/Lo Novel.
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.
After escaping slavery, Julian learns that being free is no guarantee of equality. Passages to History Hi/Lo Novel.
Wakeman travels to gold-mining towns to find his father. He must find the courage to reveal the truth and seek justice for those who have been wronged. Passages to History Hi/Lo Novel.
Can a person be both sensitive to nature and brave at the same time? Richard learns the answer after he befriends poet Joyce Kilmer. Passages to History Hi/Lo Novel.
When Nazi racism hits his own small town of Westphalia, Ohio, Karl realizes the extent of Adolph Hitler's power. Passages to History 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.