Many young students are well acquainted with the mighty river that divides this continent into East and West. The Mississippi River itself offers geography, history, literature, folklore, and mystery. This novel presents fictional... Read More

Third-grader Robert Dorfman starts a demonstration for animal rights and learns that the issue is not as simple as it seems. In his zeal to “protect the earth and all its creatures” he plans a protest in front of his local fur... Read More

In his opening explanation of the human need to hear healing sounds, the author estimates that the average human has had more than 25,000 hours of conditioning by the time he or she reaches maturity. “Language shapes belief, attitudes,... Read More

The author has long been a media icon. His ability to entertain an audience with his easygoing, folksy style has helped maintain his popularity for decades. He is especially well liked by his “greatest generation” contemporaries,... Read More

The Native Americans have the wily coyote. African tales feature Anansi the spider. There are Irish stories about mischievous leprechauns. And apparently, high in the Andes Mountains, there is a guinea pig that can outwit a fox. From the... Read More

The legend of King Arthur, though told many times, still evokes strong feelings about destiny, virtue, and doing what’s right. These qualities are embodied by the Time Soldiers, a group of kids who’ve found a secret portal to other... Read More

Anyone who has moved as a child remembers the event as a significant and potentially scary milestone of childhood. However, Rosa approaches the situation with determination and style in this picture book, which reads like a how-to manual... Read More

A day at the beach turns into something extra special for Paloma, the charming little girl at the center of this imaginative book. When her mother and father take her to the beach, Paloma sees the other children playing with their... Read More