Kurkov, Lisa

In Esperanza Rising, Esperanza lives a comfortable, well-to-do life on her family's ranch in Mexico. When her life suddenly changes and she must become a farm worker in California, she has a difficult time adjusting.

When Brian Robeson goes to visit his dad in Canada, the last thing he expects is that his plane will crash and he'll be stranded in the wilderness. In this nonfiction companion to the popular novel, you'll learn about the author's harrowing real-life experiences that are the basis of the novel.

"In this nonfiction companion to the popular novel Bud, Not Buddy, students will learn about the Great Depression, the real jazz musicians during that era, and other interesting facts about what life was like during this time."--Provided by publisher.

"Introduce your child to different landmarks, monuments, and symbols in and of the United States . . ."--Provided by publisher.

Provides a non-fiction companion guide to Kimberly Brubaker Bradley's "The War That Saved My Life," and features information about child evacuations during World War II, assorted conflicts during the war, and the role of women during that time. Includes color and black-and-white photographs, discussion questions, writing prompts and projects, a map, a glossary, and additional resources.

In Gennifer Choldenko's novel Al Capone Does My Shirts, Moose Flanagan has to figure out how to navigate life on Alcatraz. Not only is the island home to infamous criminals like Al Capone, but Moose also has to help his parents with his sister, who has autism, and learn how to fit in at school. In this nonfiction companion to the popular novel, you'll read about what life was like for real kids who grew up on Alcatraz, prisoner escape attempts, autism in the 1930s, and exactly why Al Capone was so famous. The Nonfiction Companion series takes popular, grade-appropriate fiction titles and provides a more in-depth understanding of them. What were ration booklets really like? How did barefoot doctors work? Did families really run away to work on farms? Students will love to read about the histories, author backgrounds, and real-life facts surrounding books they already know and love.

Amazing animals are found in the jungles of India, the forests of Russia, and the deserts of Iran. Animals featured include pandas, leopards, cobras, and other species from the world's largest continent.