Since he was a child, Lonnie Johnston was always building things. While working for NASA, he came up with a splashingly good idea. Children will be delighted to learn the science behind the Super Soaker water gun.

Nandi cannot sleep at Tindi's hut because she keeps hearing noises. Tindi thinks they are caused by members of her family. Who or what is responsible for the sounds?

Clear text and full-color photographs introduce children to the exciting world of rocks and minerals.

Packed with photographs, this book presents the life and accomplishments of the first Hispanic Justice of the Supreme Court.

Inspired by her own childhood diagnosis of diabetes, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor celebrates children with diverse issues and abilities. Differences make us special. If you do not understand something, just ask!

Today is Princess Magnolia's birthday party, and she wants everything to be perfect. Just as her guests are arriving the monster alarm rings! Princess Magnolia runs to the broom closet, ditches her frilly clothes, and becomes the Princess in Black! She...

This traditional folk song from Barranquilla, Colombia uses a play on words to humor and entertain young children, and encourages them to form their own fun rhymes using parallel stories and animal characters.

What was being a farmer like in the past? This book compares farming and farming equipment of today with farming of the past. Young readers will also learn about irrigation systems, pesticides, and organic farming. The table of contents, glossary, and...

Born into slavery, Frederick Douglass relied on his own determination and ingenuity to carve a path to freedom. Once free, he dedicated his life to improving the lives of others and fighting for justice and equality. This inspirational biography uses...

It all started in London, the night we discovered that along with being a respected archaeologist, our father was also a sorcerer from Ancient Egypt. Surrounded by valuable artifacts, he began to speak in a strange language and unwittingly unleashed...

Hades asks Demon to come to the Underworld. The much-hated Heracles has returned Cerebus to his master, but the hound needs help. Demon will have to summon the courage to help the three-headed dog.

The life of the Sonsonete family changes when they are sent a box that knows lots of folk songs. A contest is organized to see who can defeat this musical box. Children will discover the beauty of these traditional songs.

Nate lives his life out loud! Even though his friends will not let him be their group's singer, he refuses to give up. After all, he's a comic superstar!

When 14-year-old William Kamkwamba's Malawi village was hit by a drought, everyone's crops began to fail. Without enough money for food, let alone school, William spent his days in the library and figured out how to bring electricity to his village. ...

Life gives us lemons more times than we would like. Problems arise when we least need them. Good news is that we have a very powerful weapon at our disposal: our intelligence. In this book, the author shows readers how to spread their wings and be...

Welcome to Dot, the smallest planet in the Oma Galaxy and home to Quepi, Udai, and their grandfather. Due to an invasion by a lethal creature, they are forced to leave. This unexpected move is especially hard for Quepi, who possesses the unique ability...

Narwhal and Jelly Jolt befriend a daring young otter. Join in the fun and adventure.

A young teacher is sent deep into the Amazon for her first job. Her prize possessions are her books. One morning, her students tell her that the Great Serpent is upset and she must go to higher ground. She dismisses this as just a legend, but heeds...

Nora Stuart's scholarship to Tufts that put her on the path to becoming a medical specialist was a step forward. Being hit by a car and learning that her boyfriend hit on another doctor when he thought she was dying was two steps back. She decides to...

Garry is not your average cat. Don't be fooled by his feline beauty. He has been exiled to Earth from his planet and he wants revenge. He meets Raj, a fearful city boy, and the two outsiders forge an unlikely friendship.

Ofelia does not like her appearance and is convinced she would be happier is she could transform herself into something other than a sheep. When she locates a fox pelt, she thinks her dream has come true, but she learns the hard way that it's better...

Juanita is a charming girl who lives in a world of dreams, adventures, and especially books. Her joy and optimism are infectious. These stories teach readers about contemporary Colombian culture as well.

Stunning artwork and sparse text introduce young children to the importance of our flag and American ideals.

The smell of butter in the air at the drive-in proves too irresistible for Mercy. She must find the source of that enticing scent, but not everyone is happy to see a pig at the movies.

After Mercy eats her neighbors' freshly planted flowers, Eugenia calls animal control. Officer Francine Poulet knows to catch a pig, you have to think like a pig.

Mrs. Watson thinks Mercy should dress as a princess for Halloween. Mercy does not want to wear the costume until she hears there will be treats. A visit to the neighbors' house leads to unforgettable holiday mayhem.

One night, Mercy is awoken by a noise. She heads downstairs and discovers a thief in the house. Crime sure doesn't pay when there is a porcine wonder around!

Every Saturday, Mercy and the Watsons go for a drive. One day, a surprise guest not only ends up in the car; someone other than Mr. Watson ends up behind the wheel!

Mercy is a porcine wonder. She loves to snuggle with the Watsons and, of course, eat. Both things set off a hilarious chain of events for her owners and the entire neightborhood!

This heartwarming picture book captures the enduring relationship between a little boy and his beloved stuffed bear. Even though the toy gets quite worn and loses parts, the child will never get rid of it.

Senator Kamala Harris talks about the everyday heroes in her life growing up. She invites readers to reflect upon the special people they know and encourages them to become superheroes as well. They will discover that you do not need a cape or special...

Noah is an incorrigible romantic on his way home to reconnect with the love that he left behind when he went to college. Ammy does not believe in love, and she is escaping from a mother who ignores her, looking for a father who probably does not care...

Life sometimes throws us curveballs, but, with a little bit of help, you can overcome anything. This book teaches you how to deal with change and stress more easily.

Ideal for reluctant readers, this graphic novel adaptation of Jane Eyre contains a biography about the author of the original work, information about the time in which it was written, and a listing of movies and TV series based on the novel.

What would you do if an elephant that had run away from the zoo knocked on your window and wanted your help finding his family in Africa? Brother and sister Joscha and Marie decide to lend a hand even though none of them knows exactly how to get there.

Nelson is not the coolest kid in the world, but when he wakes up on his 10th birthday, he discovers he has become a ninja! With the help of his grandmother's inventions and his crazy cousin Kenny, he will try to perfect his skills and save the world.

The animals have grow tired of the Lion's brazen acts. Once he diverts the river water to fill his pool, they decide to hold elections and choose a new leader. As the candidates sign up and run their campaigns, children will learn a lot about the...

The Greek myth of Prometheus and Pandora is told in graphic novel format.

The Greek myth of Perseus and Medusa is told in graphic novel format.

The Greek myth of Theseus and the Minotaur is told in graphic novel format.