Raum, Elizabeth

No matter how hard twelve-year-old North Olson tries to do what's right, he can't seem to please his dad. When a major flood threatens to destroy his hometown, North is left in charge of his little sister Rosie. A blizzard blows in and his great-grandmother disappears. Can North find his great-grandmother and keep Rosie safe as the flood waters continue to rise? Will he finally make his dad proud?.

Explores the life and work of Susan B. Anthony, human rights activist.

"This book for elementary readers outlines key dates throughout this change maker's life. Full-color photographs and a timeline depict each step in the road to change, from Harriet Tubman's early life in slavery to her work liberating slaves as a famous conductor of the Underground Railroad. A glossary, further resources, and an index are included"--.

"This book for elementary readers outlines key dates throughout this change maker's life. Full-color photographs and a timeline depict each step in paving the way for others, from Sally Ride's early ambition with tennis through her first two space missions and her work inspiring girls to pursue science. A glossary, further resources, and an index are included"--.

Shares the life and work of Ruby Bridges, the first black child to attend an all-white school in New Orleans.

Presents true stories of survival of those lost at sea.

"These true tales of surviving a disaster in space follow real astronauts through harrowing ordeals in which they relied on their training, instincts, and courage to survive"--Provided by publisher.

Explores what peer pressure is, who is affected by this behavior, and why people pressure others.

The reader chooses the course of the action in a story about homeless children who were sent on trains from New York City in the early 1900s to find adoptive families in the West.

Looks at the life and career of basketball player Stephen Curry.