Thomson, Sarah L

Chronicles the life of presidential candidate Barack Obama, discussing his childhood in Hawaii and Indonesia, schooling at Occidental College and Harvard Law School, political accomplishments, keynote address at the 2004 Democratic National Convention.

Fourteen-year-old Haley is struggling to cope with her stepmom and baby brother, with her beloved cousin's terminal illness, and with dropping grades at school. When she digs deep into her family history for a school project, she uncovers a disturbing New England tradition and a ghostly past. Haley must overcome her doubts and confront a vampire in order to save herself and her family. Inspired by a true New England story.

An illustrated guide to problem solving for children that encourages the reader to break down intimidating jobs into smaller, simple tasks, using examples such as saving money or choosing a high school, and introducing logic trees, matrixes, and evaluation charts.

A sixteen-year-old New Yorker looks forward to his summer job as a manny, or "male nanny, " to an affluent couple's four-year-old in the Hamptons.

A question and answer format provides information about the physical characteristics and behaviors of a variety of dinosaurs.

Introduction to sharks, their physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat.

Discusses the life, publications, and writing habits of Gary Paulsen, author of such popular novels as "Hatchet" and "Dogsong, " as well as non-fiction works.

Examines the life and career of American young adult author Robert Cormier and features an interview, time line, reviews, award lists, glossary, and lists of further resources.

Although mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters, Cinderella meets her prince with the help of her fairy godmother.

Presents a children's book for young readers on gorillas, and discusses their habitat, how they live, what they eat, and the ways in which gorillas and humans are alike.