Calkhoven, Laurie

Twelve-year-old Will wants to be a drummer for the Union Army but when the two sides converge on his sleepy little town of Gettysburg, he learns firsthand what it is like to live through one of America's most significant battles.

In 1776 Boston, twelve-year-old Daniel, hiding his parents' allegiance to the Sons of Liberty from the British officers who visit their tavern, tries to gather all the information he can and risks his life to reveal a traitor to George Washington.

Text, facts, photos, and quizzes describe some of the unusual things man has had to do to survive throughout history.

A retelling of classic myths, including Zeus, Hera, Jason and the Argonauts, and more.

Tells the life story of George Washington, explaining how he came to lead the Continental Army and describing his years as the U.S.'s first president.

A collection of Guinness World Records that chronicles strange human accomplishments, including listings and explanations of juggling chainsaws, bathing with rattlesnakes, pulling freight trains, and other oddities.

Features a collection of forty interesting records as recorded by Guinness including the largest fish in the ocean and the smartest bird.

An introduction to all of the United States presidents, from George Washington to Barack Obama.

Asks readers to determine the plotline in a story with more than twenty possible endings in which a young girl and her friends get lost in the forest while camping.

As a soccer player, the reader decides whether or not to give a teammate who needs practice a chance to shine during a game.