Palmer, Erin

Find out what makes Katie, who has Down Syndrome, so special.

"After a long day of school, it's nice to be able to come home and play your favorite video game, but could too much game time be helpful or harmful?"--Back cover.

"People have varied opinions when it comes to summer school. Some think it's an important education option. Other people think summer is meant to be spent outside of the classroom with friends and family... consider both sides and share your opinion."--Back cover.

"School dances are an important experience for some people. Others think school dances are overrated and not the best use of school money... do some research and read up on the subject."--Back cover.

"Does your family recycle? People create a lot of garbage that can clutter landfill...next time you take out the trash, think about it and make your own choice!"--Back cover.

"The Bentley family is peculiar indeed. Twins Eliza and Leander and their parents always seem to know more, dream more, and do more than the other families in town. When they decide to head west toward promise of the unknown, every day becomes a new adventure. But when one wild night causes Eliza to lose her most precious possession, it seems to curse the entire Oregon Trail. Could a thirteen-year-old girl be the downfall of the pioneers?"--Provided by publisher.

"Katie has Down syndrome. She loves school and her family. She's just like you!"--Back cover.

"Katie has Down syndrome. She loves school and her family. She's just like you!"--Back cover.

Simple text and photographs discuss the pros and cons of playing video games.

Text and illustrations look at the mythology of ancient Greece.