Tourville, Amanda Doering

In 1781, fifteen-year-old James Forten, a free African American from Philadelphia, is proud to be fighting for the American colonies, but when the British capture the ship on which he serves he fears for both his life and his freedom.

A young boy describes his friendship with Zack, who is autistic, discussing the challenges Zack faces and how he acts.

Relates the true story of Abbie Burgess, a young girl who kept the lighthouse at Matinicus Rock, Maine, lit when her father, the lighthouse keeper, was away during a storm that lasted several weeks in 1856.

Photographs and simple text examine the harmful effects of animals and insects that are introduced to new habitats, discussing how they get there and ways to control invasive species, and describing examples from history.

An illustrated introduction to the solar system that discusses the tools and equipment used to study and explore outer space, and describes the sun, moons, planets, and other things found in outer space.

Simple text and bright illustrations describe ways to exercise to stay healthy and strong.

Describes how to keep teeth healthy and strong.

Photographs and simple text examine the harmful effects of animals and insects that are introduced to new habitats, discussing how they get there and ways to control invasive species, and describing examples from history.

Follows the life of a Nile crocodile from its birth along an African river until the age of ten when she becomes a mother.

A young boy describes his friendship with Zack, who is autistic, discussing the challenges Zack faces and how he acts.