Keppeler, Jill

A biography of African American author and poet, Maya Angelou.

The term "Wild West" brings to mind certain images: cowboys, settlers, gunfights, and outlaws. But the American West wasn't always as wild as popular images and stories often suggest, and its famous heroes were sometimes its villains (and vice versa). In this informative volume, young readers will learn facts that bust the myths of the Old West, bringing a more realistic and diverse angle to tales of cowboys and Indians repeated in books, TV shows, and movies throughout the years.

"Sharks are among Earth's oldest creatures. They appeared at least 420 million years ago, that's 200 million years before the first dinosaurs! These organisms were quite different than the ferocious marine predators we know today. Readers will ... learn about these aquatic animals and how scientists think they survived against vicious marine reptiles such as pliosaurs."--Provided by publisher.

"Matt and Dave are hard at work expanding their group's Minecraft base. However, while Dave wants to create a self-sustaining farm they'll never need to leave, Matt wants to build a grand castle with all the bells and whistles . . . and a golden throne! Either way, they'll need a lot of materials. Can the friends agree on a plan and work together to build the perfect base?"--Back cover.

Tells the inspiring and powerful story of the girl from rural Arkansas who rose to become one of the most beloved writers in the United States and the world. Through photographs and stories, young readers will learn more about the life and words of this amazing American storyteller.

"For the first time, Matt, Cave, Jax and Kayla venture into the Minecraft world together. However, they all have different styles of playing. Jaz and Dave want to improve their home first, while Kayla and Matt want to explore! But four people need more resources than one--and after creepers destroy part of their base, they're going to have to learn to work together if they want to survive and return to the Minecraft world again"--Back cover.

Brother and sister Mike and Maria have found their way out of the Minecraft cave system in which they discovered a magical portal from their world. Now they have a new challenge: a huge landscape in which to explore, build, and survive! They'll need to learn more about the resources there if they want to achieve all three goals. Young Minecraft fans will enjoy this peek into what it would really take to navigate and live in the game-themed world and learn more about how Minecraft resources relate to real-world ones.

Maria and Mike are prepared for another adventure in the world of Minecraft...at least they think they are! The sister and brother venture back into the special cave that contains a portal into the other world, ready to explore. But are they ready for more monsters, confusing mineshafts, and dungeons teeming with giant spiders? In this return to the characters' Minecraft adventures, readers will get a bigger look at the excitement and dangers of this world and learn more about how teamwork and logical thinking can help.

Maria and Mike are bored. They like visiting their aunt on her ranch, but there's only so much to do, and they can't even play Minecraft. But when a mysterious librarian gives them a special map, the kids find themselves on an adventure they didn't expect: an adventure into a world right out of Minecraft itself! This graphic novel will intrigue young Minecraft fans with relatable characters and game-themed problem solving, and set the stage for further adventures.

Mike and Maria enjoy being able to visit their cozy base in the Minecraft-themed world they discovered. But they can see some distant hills from its windows, and they have to wonder: What's out there? Mike wants to find new animals and building materials, and Maria wants to discover enchanted books and ways to upgrade her armor. But how can they do that? This graphic novel will entertain readers with more exciting Minecraft adventures while dealing with themes of exploration, teamwork, and problem solving.