McKissack, Pat

Describes the experiences of the first Africans in America, who were brought to the colonies as indentured servants, not slaves, and examines the development of slavery.

An adaptation of the Patricia C. McKissack story in which Libby gets caught in an untruth and promises never to lie again, but learns it is not always kind to blurt out the truth.

Monkey, who scratches when he itches, and Rabbit, who twitches when he feels like it, try to accept each other and themselves.

An easy-to-read retelling of the encounter a family of bears has with a tired and hungry little girl.

Bessey finally cleans up her messy room.

Bessey shows herself to be a true friend and a good guest when she helps to clean up after a messy birthday sleepover.

Messy Bessey discovers that with proper care her garden will flourish.

Messy Bessey learns a lesson about sharing when she cleans out her closet.

Describes the history, language, social classes, customs, culture, religion, and warfare of the ancient Central American civilization of the Mayas.