family

A graphic novel in which a boy who wishes his parents would spend more time with him gets a visit from friendly space aliens, who offer to make him part of their family. Includes discussion questions and writing prompts.

At Harlem's Langston Hughes Middle School, eleven-year-old Elijah "Jumper" Breeze and his friends compete against Nia and her girlfriends on the basketball court, in a video dance tournament, and for a student council seat, and, meanwhile, several of the students face issues with their fathers.

Contains an introduction to Pakistan, following the life of a girl as she travels between school and home, including information on Pakistan's cities, culture and traditions. Includes maps and photographs.

Presents a short study of Indonesia for early readers through the eyes of three children who describe their schools, tourism, daily life and work, and other interesting facts about the country.

Describes the daily lives of three young children from Greece: seven-year-old Stefanos, who lives in a city; eight-year-old Dimitria, who lives in a farming village; and six-year-old Chrysanna, who lives on the island of Crete.

Fourteen-year-old Belle resents the presence of her sophisticated cousin on a family vacation in the summer of 1942, but their strained relationship is overshadowed by the war in Europe.

Tragedy strikes the Meeker family during the American Revolution when one son joins the rebel forces,while the rest of the family tries to stay neutral, in a Tory town.

With her father returning to college and her mother working full time, Ramona muddles through the hard times at school and home and proves to be big enough for her family to depend on.

Michael's love for his great-great-aunt who lives with them leads him to intercede with his mother, who wants to toss out all her old things.

A humorous portrait of a happy family and their relationships with the rest of the world.