C.S. Forester, creator of the beloved Horatio Hornblower series, takes young readers on an exciting adventure to the shores of Tripoli in North Africa. That's where, more than 200 years ago, the United States was threatened by "pirates" who snatched American merchant ships and imprisoned sailors-and the country's young, untested navy took on the task of fighting the pirates in their home waters. This true tale features thrilling ocean battles, hand-to-hand...

Illustrations and simple text describe the various vegetables people eat, how they grow, tips on growing your own vegetables, and interesting vegetable facts.

Summary: Retells the biblical story of the great flood and how Noah and his family faithfully responded to God's call to save life on earth.

An alphabetical tour of the world of fruits and vegetables, from apricot and artichoke to yam and zucchini.

For over a century, wolves were persecuted in the United States and nearly became extinct. Gradually reintroduced, they are thriving again in the West, much to the benefit of the ecosystem.

Seventh-grader John "Crash" Coogan has always been comfortable with his tough, aggressive behavior, until his relationship with an unusual Quaker boy and his grandfather's stroke make him consider the meaning of friendship and the importance of family.

"An exploration of the Grand Canyon on a grand scale, as only Jason Chin can illustrate and explain."--

A collection of poems reflecting the experiences of a little English boy growing up in the early part of the twentieth century.

On a special field trip in the magic school bus, Ms Frizzle's class learn at first hand about different kinds of rocks and the formation of the earth. On a special field trip in the magic school bus, Ms. Frizzle's class learns at first hand about different kinds of rocks and the formation of the Earth.

An simple introduction to African-American history, from Revolutionary-era slavery up to the election of President Obama.