Emma Carlson Berne

The legendary tale of Sergeant Reckless comes to life in this heavily illustrated nonfiction chapter book series perfect for fans of Ranger in Time Born to be racehorse in Seoul, Korea, Reckless was always destined for greatness. Then the Korean War began in 1950, and those dreams were dashed. But when Reckless was bought by a group of US Marines to work on the frontlines, it quickly became clear that this little mare had the heart of a hero. This action-packed series explores the stories of real-life animal heroes who saved the day With black-and-white art throughout and dramatic storytelling, readers are taken on an exciting journey they won't soon forget. Fans of Ranger in Time will devour these true tales of incredible animal heroes

From simple carts to flying planes, transportation has come a long way between then and now. Carefully leveled text and engaging historic images help readers explore the role of transportation through the ages in this fun and informative series. Encourage readers to compare and contrast the past and present

From simple wooden dolls to talking toy robots, toys and games have come a long way between then and now. Carefully leveled text and engaging historic images help readers explore the role of toys and games through the ages in this fun and informative series. Encourage readers to compare and contrast the past and present

From simple carts to flying planes, transportation has come a long way between then and now. Carefully leveled text and engaging historic images help readers explore the role of transportation through the ages in this fun and informative series. Encourage readers to compare and contrast the past and present

The legendary story of Balto comes to life in this heavily illustrated nonfiction chapter book series perfect for fans of Ranger in Time In 1925, disaster struck the small town of Nome, Alaska. When a deadly epidemic begins affecting the children of Nome, their only hope is to relay life-saving medicine over 650 miles of snow-covered trails using teams of sled dogs. Across the long journey, one dog overcame nearly impossible odds to become a hero. This action-packed series explores the stories of real-life animal heroes who saved the day With black-and-white art throughout and dramatic storytelling, readers are taken on an exciting journey they won't soon forget. Fans of Ranger in Time will devour these true tales of incredible animal heroes

The legendary story of Balto comes to life in this heavily illustrated nonfiction chapter book series, perfect for fans of Ranger in Time In 1925, disaster struck the small town of Nome, Alaska. When a deadly epidemic begins affecting the children of Nome, their only hope is to relay life-saving medicine over 650 miles of snow-covered trails using teams of sled dogs. Across the long journey, one dog overcame nearly impossible odds to become a hero. This action-packed series explores the stories of real-life animal heroes who saved the day With black-and-white art throughout and dramatic storytelling, readers are taken on an exciting journey they won't soon forget. Fans of Ranger in Time will devour these true tales of incredible animal heroes

From one-room schoolhouses to big buildings with lots of classrooms, schools have come a long way between then and now. Carefully leveled text and engaging historic images help readers explore the role of school through the ages in this fun and informative series. Encourage readers to compare and contrast the past and present

Join the spunky and powerful Sparkle Dragons as they blast their glitter fire and put their brains together to save the queendom from polka-dotted pollution in this hilarious, easy-to-read graphic novel. Meet the Sparkle Dragons: the spunkiest crew in all of Princess Puff's queendom Trixie is fierce with brains and beauty. Rue is tough as nails with a heart of shimmering gold. And, last but not least, Glinda, who often has her head in the clouds, but her out-of-the-box problem-solving can be her strongest asset. With their unique powers combined, they are an unstoppable force And let's be honest: fighting off bad guys with glitter beams can be pretty hilarious . . . and sticky Bad guys can be quite clever in this queendom, but the Sparkle Dragons don't miss a trick. When the Rain River is polluted with polka dots, Robert--not Bob--the Troll takes the heat for it. But he says he is innocent Not to worry--the Sparkle Dragons are hot on the tails of the true culprits. That is, if Princess Puff and her unicorn BFF will stop getting in their way. How can the Sparkle Dragons fire up a rock-solid case to prove Robert's innocence and find out who is really at the bottom of these polluting polka dots?

Welcome to Camp Shalom, a Jewish sleepaway camp that offers adventure and friendship But when mysterious events start occurring, the campers will need to use their brains and work together-with some occasional sneaking around-to figure out what's really going on. "Shabbat Sabotage is an engaging mystery about the achievements of girls through friendship, teamwork, and support." --Foreward Reviews "Shabbat Sabotage, an engaging fun sleepaway camp mystery, will resonate with anyone who has been a 'reluctant' camper." -- Association of Jewish Libraries "This is one of the most uplifting Jewish camp books I've ever read " -- The Sydney Taylor Shmooze Maya can't deny that she's nervous on the first day at Camp Shalom. She's never been to sleepaway camp before, she doesn't like insects and heat, and worst of all, she's afraid of swimming after an upsetting experience back at home. Maya feels a lot better about Camp Shalom after meeting friendly Dani, but she's not so sure about bossy Yael. When someone steals the silver kiddush cup and two candlesticks that their cabin needs to lead Shabbat, Maya and Dani do some sleuthing. They're no closer to catching the thief when Dani discovers that she is being accused. Now Maya really has to find out who sabotaged Shabbat-or her best friend will be sent home from camp. Meanwhile, she still has to pass the camp swimming test or she won't be able to go on the sleepover to Snake Island. Maya has a busy summer ahead, but with Dani's help-and maybe even Yael's-she will find out that honesty and the support of her friends can solve any problem.

Learn all about the origins and ways to classify rocks, minerals, and gems, including the shiniest, most useful, and most dangerous rocks and minerals on the planet. Find out everything you've ever wanted to know about the rocks and minerals under our feet and deep in the Earth's crust. Budding geologists will love reading about how rocks form, the names of the coolest rocks and minerals, and rare and beautiful gemstones. Packed with weird-but-true facts and tons of cool info, this Level 3 reader explores the incredible world of geology. National Geographic Fact Readers feature the same expert-vetted running text as traditional readers--with a bonus 100 fun facts sprinkled throughout A fact roundup at the end of each book lets kids review what they've learned. (Plus, they can impress their friends with their rocks and minerals expertise )

Discover the history of the American Revolution--an introduction for kids ages 6 to 9 On April 19, 1775, the American Minutemen clashed with British troops in the Battles of Lexington and Concord. These battles marked the beginning of the American Revolution. After five years of planning and fighting, the British surrendered and the United States was finally free. This colorfully illustrated story takes kids on a journey through the events that led to revolution, the war itself, and the birth of a new nation. This guide to the American Revolution for kids features: A visual timeline--Kids will be able to easily follow the history of the American Revolution thanks to a timeline marking major milestones. Core curriculum--Teach kids about the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How behind the American Revolution, then test their knowledge with a quick quiz after they finish. Lasting changes--Encourage kids to explore thought-provoking questions that help them better understand what life was like during the war. Get early readers excited to learn about the United States with this standout among American history books for kids.

How does a tiny acorn become a mighty oak tree? Readers discover the sequence of an oak tree's life cycle with step-by-step photos and clear text.

How does a tiny acorn become a mighty oak tree? Readers discover the sequence of an oak tree's life cycle with step-by-step photos and clear text.

Each year, butterflies, whales, and many other animals travel long distances in search of better food, weather, and more. Then they return to repeat the pattern. Learn all about migration, one of nature's amazing cycles.

Emerging readers will be introduced to how rocks form in Earth's crust as well as the three main types of rock in this book supporting natural science education.

Each year, butterflies, whales, and many other animals travel long distances in search of better food, weather, and more. Then they return to repeat the pattern. Learn all about migration, one of nature's amazing cycles.

Ghost stories from the Ohio State Reformatory have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery The haunted history of the OSR comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Visit the reformatory and risk being punched by a long-dead prisoner. Or listen for the ghostly voices of former guards and convicts echoing through the halls. Perhaps you'll encounter the spirit of a neighbor who still patrols the road outside the prison Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.