Eric and his buddies have left behind their all-boys school to attend high school with girls. Eager to find his place in this exciting new world, Eric joins the student life committee, unaware that he is expected to enforce the school’s strict dress code. The dress code is particularly harsh on the girls he is keen to get to know. Eric finds this awkward, but it’s nothing compared to the position he finds himself in when the whole school revolts.
Mandy dreams of a career in the circus, working as an aerialist who specializes in rope climbing. When she is accepted into the prestigious Montreal Circus College summer program, she feels that she is finally on her way to fulfilling her dreams. At circus camp she is befriended - and challenged - by young circus performers from around the world. Circus camp turns out to be a magical combination of work and play, but when a veteran aerialist is killed in a fall, Mandy must confront the reality of circus life.
Fourteen-year-old Maya sneaks out in her kayak before breakfast every day to check on a family of sea otters living in nearby Riley Bay. It's hard being an animal lover in a fishing family. The animals Maya loves threaten her family's livelihood, and Maya doesn't know if she can trust her family not to hurt them. She is determined to protect the sea otters, even if it means checking on them for the rest of her life. One morning, Maya discovers she's being watched. Who is it and what are they doing? Soon Maya has to trust someone as she gets caught in a dangerous race to save the sea otters - and her family's livelihood - from poachers.
Readers learn what maps are, how they change, when they are helpful, and what features they share.
Readers learn about the first President of the United States. George Washington was a general during the Revolutionary War when America gained independence from the British and the 13 American colonies became the United States of America.
Shell is forced to transfer from her expensive private school to a public magnet school. In her struggle to find her place, she learns about family, and herself. Summit Book.
All Luke wants is just one hit this baseball season. Then Mr. Garcia and a very special bat teach Luke about diligence and enjoying his favorite game. Summit Book.
When gang members try to claim Paulos street and his wall, Paulo fights back with a paint can. Will it take a tragedy to bring peace to Paulos wall? Summit Book.
Steven has witnessed something horrible, but telling someone means breaking the code. Summit Book.
Trues initiation into the Club lands him in juvenile detention. When he realizes the Club is really a gang, will he be able to break free? Summit Book.
Five adolescents, with their own set of dreams and problems, learn the rewards and consequences of "being me." Summit Book.
Wheelchair-bound Atticus helps clear his bully's name and discovers why his mother named him after Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird. Summit Book.
Michael Tsukamoto must face life in a Japanese relocation camp. Will he turn against his heritage or will his uncle help him become proud of who he is? Summit Book.
When Steve makes a promise to the ghost of a slave named Caleb, will he be able to keep it or will he face the same fate as Caleb? Summit Books.
After a painful victory over a friend, champion Faith Long has decided not to play tennis anymore. Can the ghost of Arthur Ashe convince her to play again? Summit Book.
When a baby is mistaken for a loaf of bread, the Gomdars decide to raise the child. When the Hur demand their Anatoly back, will a compromise be made? Summit Book.
Hi/lo anthology of classic world myths for reluctant readers in grades 6-12. Includes "The Death of Osiris," "The Twins' Visit to the Underworld," "Finn MacCool's Revenge," "Izanami and Izanagi: A Creation Story," "Rama and Sita," "Lindu's Veil of St
Hi/lo anthology of classic short stories by world authors for reluctant readers in grades 6-12. Includes "The Bet," "The Bishop's Candlesticks," "The Necklace," "A Piece of String," "The Voyages of Sindbad the Sailor," and others.
Hi/lo anthology of classic stories about the famous detective for reluctant readers in grades 6-12. Includes "The Red-Headed League," "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle," "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," and others.
Hi/lo anthology of stories for reluctant readers in grades 6-12. Includes "Memoirs of a Yellow Dog," "The Ransom of Red Chief," "The Complete Life of John Hopkins," "A Retrieved Reformation," "The Last Leaf," "The Hypotheses of Failure," "Mammon and
An anthology of classic adapted European myths. Includes Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Thor the Bride, The Death of Balder, Siegfried, Beowulf, The Boyhood of Cuchulain, Manawydan, and The Death of King Arthur.
An anthology of adapted Native American myths. Includes selections from Chippewa, Sioux, Hopi, and other nations in five categories--Creation, Romance, Heroes, Tricksters, and How and Why.
An anthology of retold Mexican American folklore. Includes legends and stories from Southwestern and Mexican folklore in four categories--Ghosts and Hauntings, Tricksters, Romance, and Right and Wrong.
Hi/lo anthology of stories by Mark Twain for reluctant readers in grades 6-12. Includes "A Cub Pilot's Experience," "The Great French Duel," "Corn-Pone Opinions," "The Laborious Ant," "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," and more.
Hi/lo anthology of stories by Jack London for reluctant readers in grades 6-12. Includes "To Build a Fire," "The Story of an Eyewitness," "The Shadow and the Flash," "Brown Wolf," "The Minions of Midas," "The Oyster Pirates," and others.
