Owens, L. L

Mary disguises herself as a boy and signs on to work as a deckhand on a pirate ship.

Photographs and text follow the life cycle of the earthworm from hatching to adulthood, and provide information about how the worms mate, burrow, eat, and make soil.

"From a tiny seed to a sure sign of spring, there are many steps in the life cycle of a tulip. Close-up photos and straightforward text help readers discover the process"--Provided by publisher.

In graphic novel format, Beauty tells of his own sad downfall from a well-groomed carriage horse to a mistreated cab horse.

Illustrations and text introduce children to different kinds of families, describing the different ways families are formed and ways for family members to spend time together.

"From Pearl Harbor to Bletchley Park, readers will learn the true stories of the brave men and women who worked behind the scenes to crack codes and gain information during World War II"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the women pilots from World War II, focusing on training, missions, and more.

"Through the stories of nurses, military personnel, and ordinary people living in Hawaii, this book recounts the events of the WWII attack on Pearl Harbor."--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the battle of Dunkirk, including the people and strategies.