Brave Like My Brother

When Charlie's brother, Joe, is called up to fight in World War II, he promises to write letters to ten-year-old Charlie as often as he can. It won't make up for not being there to help Charlie out with the neighborhood bullies, but it's all Joe can do. Life is

An entertaining and moving tribute to big brothers by the author/illustrator of Meet Me at the Moon and Following Papa's Song. Continuing her picture book stories about family relationships, Gianna Marino introduces Little Giraffe, who adores her big brother. Set in a stunning African landscape, the story begins with a

"Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and endangered status of foxes"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the history of the Hindenburg and its demise.

Introduces the European immigrants who came to North America as explorers and settlers, their interactions with native people, and the wars that ultimately led to their independence.

From Elizabeth Bathory and Vlad the Impaler to vampires in the movies, this title uses the "discussion" text type to engage the reader in an examination of the facts and myths about this famous monster. From real-life vampire bats to the myths about how to repel and destroy vampires, readers

Provides an introduction to the history and development of the light bulb and explains how a light bulb works. Includes information on Thomas Edison and other inventors who were influential of the invention of the light bulb.

Discusses the history of the Statue of Liberty, its designer, its construction, its location, and its importance as a symbol of the United States.

Reproduction of the original: The Queen of the Savannah by Gustave Aimard

Fourteen-year-old Mary has always been drawn to the woods near her friend Isobel's home, but Isobel does not understand why until the aftereffects of a lightning storm force Mary to reveal a long-kept secret.