Krensky, Stephen

If Arthur and Buster cannot find a way to get Francine and the Brain to stop fighting, their soccer team will never make it to the play-offs.

Explores the history of belief in ghosts, looks at legends about what ghosts are, where they come from, and how they behave, and discusses the role of popular culture in ghost stories.

Describes beliefs about dragons around the world and throughout history, discusses reported sightings, and explores the roles of dragons in folklore and popular culture.

Arthur and his friends get very involved in training for a race to raise money for a literacy drive, but Fern, who just wants to rest and read, seems to have the best strategy.

Ten-year-old Lizzie Newton, having helped take her grandmother to the hospital after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, sets off on her own to find her parents. Includes a readers' theater script and performance tips.

A little boy gets in lots of trouble when his bath bubbles get out of hand and start taking over the town.

A biography of journalist Nellie Bly, who proved that women could be newspaper reporters.

Louise's love of soccer and her high hopes for the new season are tested when she feels overshadowed by a talented new player.

Describes the discovery of gold in California and its impact on the development of California and the West.

Ten-year-old Matty is excited to see Jackie Robinson and the Brooklyn Dodgers take on the Boston Braves in 1947, but many of the fans are not happy to see an African-American player in the major league.