Gunderson, Jessica

"Explores the myths, facts, and legends associated with Mount Rushmore"--.

In late 1862 young James of Murfreesboro is a proud Southerner who takes on the responsibility of providing for his newly widowed mother and younger sister by working for his neighbor alongside the field slave Eli--an experience that calls into question many of his cherished beliefs about slavery and the War.

In 1780 South Carolina, thirteen-year-old Maggie believes in the American cause, but after her father is seized by the British she is forced to live with her loyalist aunt in Charles Town--but when the British capture the city Maggie is determined to get information to Colonel Francis Marion.

Retells the classic German version of the fairy tale of a girl and a wolf, along with similar tales from Italy and Taiwan.

Retells the classic German version of Snow White, together with three similar tales--Marigo of the Forty Dragons from Albania, The unnatural mother and the girl with a star on her forehead from Mozambique, and The magic needle from Turkey.

Retells the classic German version of the fairy tale of a girl and a wolf, along with similar tales from Italy and Taiwan.

"For members of the U.S. Navy, the call to arms is a great honor and a solemn duty. Defending their country takes strength, determination, and an uncommon amount of courage. U.S. sailors have faced life and death in many wars throughout American history. Experience for yourself the sights and sounds of war as brave men and women become extraordinary heroes when they display courage under fire"--Provided by the publisher.

"Compares various long objects to shorter objects in unique, illustrated ways"--Provided by publisher.

At the carnival, Luiz and Rosa learn about motion when they ride the bumper cars, dunk a clown, and go up in the air on the Ferris wheel.

Troy's mother helps him plant sunflower seeds in their backyard; but after a violent storm, Troy wonders if his sunflowers will survive.