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YOU are living under British rule in the Massachusetts colony in the 1770s. You’re sick and tired of Britain’s unfair…
laws and high taxes. You and your fellow colonists long for independence. When British redcoats march on Lexington and Concord, will you join the patriots and fight? Or will you remain loyal to the Crown? Step back in time to face the dangers and decisions that real people had to make in the fight for independence.Party Food Art (Be A Food Artist Ser.)
By Tamara Jm Peterson. 2025
Ready to make your celebrations spectacular? Unleash your inner food artist! Transform everyday ingredients into party foods that look beautiful…
and taste even better. Build a chips and dip stadium to watch the big game. Turn blue gelatin into a pool party in a cup. Make tiny teacakes for a spa party. What food art will you create?Mealtime Food Art (Be A Food Artist Ser.)
By Tamara Jm Peterson. 2025
Tired of boring meals? Unleash your inner food artist! Transform everyday ingredients into meals that look beautiful and taste even…
better. Arrange sliced fruit to create memorable morning toast. Cook up a spaghetti nest with meatball birds. Make hotdog racecars for a racetrack platter. What food art will you create?Snack Time Food Art (Be A Food Artist Ser.)
By Tamara Jm Peterson. 2025
How can you make your snacks really shine? Unleash your inner food artist! Transform everyday ingredients into snacks that look…
beautiful and taste even better. Turn chocolate-dipped strawberries into cute penguins. Build veggie boats with peppers and cucumbers. Make mini dessert tacos that look almost like the real thing. What food art will you create?The Untold Story of A. Philip Randolph: Union Organizer And Civil Rights Activist (First But Forgotten Ser.)
By Dr Artika R. Tyner. 2025
You may have heard about labor organizers like Cesar Chavez, who helped organize farmworkers in California. But decades earlier, A.…
Philip Randolph started a union for Black porters who worked on Pullman railcars. It was the first predominately Black union in the United States. Randolph was also involved in the civil rights movement and organized the March on Washington in 1963. With key biographical information and related historical events, this Capstone Captivate book uncovers Randolph’s story and his important works as a labor organizer and civil rights activist. Dive into the First but Forgotten series to read rarely told stories from history.Is a Ferret or a Rat the Pet for Me? (This Or That Pets Ser.)
By Cara Krenn. 2025
Silky coats. Cute faces. Both rats and ferrets are smart, fun pets! Compare these two active pets side by side.…
Which needs a bigger cage? Which lives longer? Which pet needs more exercise? Learn the answers to these questions and more. Then decide which one might make the best pet for you!Tom Brady and Peyton Manning are football superstars! Between the two, Brady has more career passing yards, but Manning leads…
in average passing yards per game. So which one is the all-time best? Young readers can decide for themselves by comparing the fantastic feats and stunning stats of two legendary pro football players.Is a Dog or a Cat the Pet for Me? (This Or That Pets Ser.)
By Jaclyn Jaycox. 2025
Purr. Woof! Both dogs and cats are great furry friends! Compare these two popular pets side by side. Which needs…
more exercise? Which pet stays cleaner? Does one cost more? Then decide which one might make the best pet for you!Hilarious Dance, Cheer, and Gymnastics Jokes and Puns (Jake Maddox Sports Jokes Ser.)
By Jake Maddox, Meagan Woodward. 2025
What do you call a dancing sheep? A baaa-llerina! What do you call a duck gymnast? A quack-robat! If you…
love dance, gymnastics, or cheerleading—and a good laugh—then this is the book for you! Hundreds of hilarious dance jokes, funny gymnastics riddles, and goofy cheerleading puns are sure to keep readers and their friends laughing from beginning to end.Did an alien spacecraft crash near Roswell, New Mexico, in 1947? Is the U.S. government hiding alien secrets at Area…
51? Could lizard people be in positions of power around the world? Conspiracy theories about the paranormal and other unexplained events go hand in hand. Get details about the theories to find out why people believe them and what experts say. Then put the conspiracy theories to the test. Can they be debunked, or is the truth still out there?Gut-Busting Basketball Jokes and Puns (Jake Maddox Sports Jokes Ser.)
By Jake Maddox, James Littlejohn. 2025
When did the chicken stop running on the basketball court? When it got to the fowl line! What is a…
basketball player’s favorite food? A jam sandwich! If you love basketball—and a good laugh—then this is the book for you! Hundreds of the funniest basketball jokes, riddles, and puns are sure to keep readers and their friends laughing from beginning to end.Life in the U.S. Army (Daily Life In The U. S. Military Ser.)
By Mo Barrett. 2025
The Army is the oldest branch of the U.S. military—even older than the country itself. Find out what daily life…
is like for these heroic fighters. Learn what they wear, where they live, and how they serve.Could Earth be flat? Are the birds you see actually robots designed to spy on people? Did giant sharks called…
megalodons really die out millions of years ago? Or are they still alive? Some people believe in conspiracy theories about the planet we call home. Take a deep dive into some of these conspiracy theories to discover how they started, why people believe them, and what scientists have to say. Will these conspiracy theories be debunked, or will questions linger?LeBron James and Michael Jordan are basketball superstars! Between the two, James has more playoff appearances, but Jordan leads in…
NBA championships. So which one is the all-time best? Young readers can decide for themselves by comparing the fantastic feats and stunning stats of two legendary pro basketball players.The Untold Story of Jack Johnson: Heavyweight Boxing Legend (First But Forgotten Ser.)
By Elliott Smith. 2025
You may have heard about Muhammad Ali. But long before Ali entered the ring, Black boxer Jack Johnson was winning…
bouts and challenging ideas about race. With key biographical information and related historical events, this Capstone Captivate book uncovers Jack Johnson’s story and how his life and career demonstrate the challenges of being Black, talented, and famous in the United States. Dive into the First but Forgotten series to read rarely told stories from history.The Wild Robot Protects (The Wild Robot #3)
By Peter Brown. 2023
The action-packed third installment in Peter Brown's internationally bestselling The Wild Robot series takes Roz on an under-the-ocean journey to save her…
beloved island! Life for Roz and the animals on their island is perfect: wild, natural, harmonious. Her son Brightbill has even found a mate! But then, one day an injured seal washes ashore and warns of dangerous, cloudy waters that are flowing toward the island—and soon the animals are forced inland to fight over dwindling resources. Roz calms and organizes the animals, but the poison tide takes a terrible toll on the island. And when the robot discovers that her new body is waterproof, she marches into the waves and sets out across the ocean, determined to stop the poison tide. During her undersea journey, Roz encounters amazing geological formations and incredible creatures, and she sees the devastation caused by the toxic waters. Creatures she meets along the way direct her to a mysterious character known as the Ancient Shark, who explains that the poison tide is caused by a huge station that floats on the waves; a station operated by humans and by robots. To stop them, the Ancient Shark is prepared to attack with an army of sea creatures. However, Roz hopes to find a peaceful solution, instead. Can the wild robot save the ocean and her island and everything she loves? This thrilling third installment of the Wild Robot series takes readers on a new adventure under the ocean and to the frigid northern waters where Roz may have to make the ultimate sacrifice.Georgia's Bones
By Jen Bryant. 2005
Growing up on a Wisconsin farm, Georgia O'Keeffe began gathering all sorts of objects — sticks and stones, flowers and…
bones. Although she was teased for her interest in unique shapes and sizes, young Georgia declared: “Someday, I’m going to be an artist” — and that is exactly what she became. Jen Bryant’s story of Georgia O’Keeffe celebrates the famous artist’s fascination with natural shapes, “common objects,” and her unusual way of looking at the world. Bethanne Andersen’s fluid, graceful illustrations capture the beauty of O’Keeffe’s work and spirit.I, Vivaldi (Incredible Lives for Young Readers (ILYR))
By Janice Shefelman. 2008
In this dynamic picture-book biography, told as if by Vivaldi himself, the famous musician's energetic personality and steadfast dedication to…
music come alive.Despite his mother's vow for him to become a priest, young Vivaldi is only interested in music. He soon grows from a feisty boy who wants to play the violin into a stubborn young man who puts his musical training ahead of his studies for priesthood.Beautiful, ornate artwork portrays the spirit and splendor of Vivaldi's hometown, Venice. A historical note, musical score, and glossary will help readers more fully appreciate Vivaldi's life and musical genius.Attack of the Turtle
By Drew Carlson. 2007
It's 1776, and the Revolutionary War is raging. Fourteen-year-old Nathan Wade is a patriot, but he's too young to join…
the fight. Then his cousin David Bushnell comes to town with a secret. David has designed a water machine that can explode bombs underwater. And his mission is to launch it against the British warships in New York harbor. Nate reluctantly agrees to help David build the weapon of war -- dubbed the American Turtle. Although he's terrified of water and worried about getting caught, when unlikely circumstances put Nate at the center of the action, he must face the murky waters of his fears head-on. Based on actual historical events, this adventure story captures the drama of the first submarine used in naval warfare and the struggles of a teenager overcoming self-doubt.Soldier Bear
By Bibi Dumon Tak. 2011
Winner of the 2012 Batchelder AwardBased on a real series of events that happened during World War II, Soldier Bear…
tells the story of an orphaned bear cub adopted by a group of Polish soldiers in Iran. The soldiers raise the bear and eventually enlist him as a soldier to ensure that he stays with the company. He travels with them from Iran to Italy, and then on to Scotland. Voytek's mischief gets him into trouble along with way, but he also provides some unexpected encouragement for the soldiers amidst the reality of war: Voytek learns to carry bombs for the company, saves the camp from a spy, and keeps them constantly entertained with his antics.Always powerful and surprising, Bibi Dumon Tak's story offers readers a glimpse at this fascinating piece of history.