(Paperback)

A young wolf, taken from her pack in Canada to Yellowstone National Park, struggles alone to master the skills of hunting and survival until she finds a lone male and begins a new pack with him.

(Paperback)

(Hardback)

Rowan, his Mom and Mama are on a camping trip and it takes a lot of hard work to get deep into the wilderness--but when Rowan sees the Northern Lights it makes the discomfort and mosquitoes worth it.

(Paperback)

Learn the secrets of planet-hunters as they search for planets beyond our solar system. Is there more to a star than meets the eye Take a trip to an alien world and encounter wobbling stars, frozen moons, and boiling oceans. Stunning illustrations and cutting-edge science make this book a first in the field. Includes a glossary and index.

(Paperback)

Step back in time 124 million years to Liaoning, China, and see what life was like in this ancient ecosystem. Follow several recently discovered dinosaur species through a typical day, as they feed, fight, hunt, and try to survive. Full color.

(Hardback)

Mrs. Hartwell's taking her class on a field trip to the zoo, and because of the fiasco last time she's prepared a list of tips to deal with anticipated disasters--but will they work

(Hardback)

Told in rhyming text, a child approaches a school assignment by exploring the collections of family members and friends, and embarking on a personal quest to develop a collection. Includes a note and suggestions for children starting a collection.

(Paperback)

Everyone knows the jumble of feelings as the first day of school approaches -- especially if it's the first day at a new school. Children and adults delight in the surprise ending!

(Hardback)

In Navajo families, the first person to make a new baby laugh hosts the child's First Laugh Ceremony. Who will earn the honor in this story Back matter includes information about other cultural ceremonies that welcome new babies and children. Full color.

(Hardback)

Told in rhyming text, this is the story of five little ostriches who hide from a lion, run through the bush, and find themselves in an innocent game of hide-and-seek.

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

American-born Skye is a good student and a star soccer player who never really gives any thought to the fact that her father is Japanese. Her cousin, Hiroshi, lives in Japan, and never really gives a thought to his uncle's family living in the U.S. Their lives are thrown together when Hiroshi's family must suddenly move to the U.S. Illustrations.

(Hardback)

"A little known civil rights hero and college football MVP finally gets a voice in this...account detailing Chester Pierce's game-chang ing play as he became the first black college football player to compete south of the Mason-Dixon Line."--

(Paperback)

(Hardback)

"Amanda and Kara are cousins and best friends in an intertribal Native American family; but Kara's family leaves the city and moves back to the Rez, making both girls sad--but the summer reunion reminds them that they will always be cousins."--

(Paperback)

A humorous look at simplifying fractions.

(Hardback)

From the author of "The Stepsister's Tale." Ever since her mother died in a skydiving accident 10 years ago, 16-year-old Clancy Edwards' father has watched her like a hawk. Between her dad's rules and her boyfriend's protectiveness, she's longing for an escape. Then she meets Denny.

(Hardback)

This collection of poems takes young readers to a day at an urban farmers' market.

(Paperback)

This collection of poems takes young readers to a day at an urban farmers' market.

(Paperback)

Discusses how a former slave and a woman, who came from two different worlds, shared deep-seated beliefs in equality and the need to fight for it.

(Hardback)

"A celebration in words and artwork of entertainers and artists who have been an inspiration to the queer community"--

(Paperback)

This fanciful retelling of the popular Scottish folk song features whimsical, full-color illustrations with a Victorian flare.

(Hardback, Bilingual edition)

(Paperback, Bilingual edition)

"A Junior Library Guild selection"--Back cover.