Berne, Emma Carlson

"Rey is strong, determined, and ready for anything. In these three stories she uncovers a threat to the Millennium Falcon, helps a hapless happabore, and crosses paths with a greedy Teedo. Rey's choices, both big and small, show what it truly means to be a hero"--Back cover.

"Kaya is a Nez Perce girl who takes pride in helping out and supporting the tribe--and also in her beloved horse, Steps High. But when she chooses racing her horse over family responsibilities, Kaya has to prove herself to earn her tribe's respect"--Provided by publisher.

"100 fun facts about rocks, minerals, gems, and all things shiny"--Provided by publisher.

"How does an acorn become a mighty oak tree? Readers discover the sequence of an oak tree's life cycle with step-by-step photos and clear text"--Provided by publisher.

Text and photographs introduce emergent readers to the sense of taste.

Text and photographs introduce emergent readers to the sense of sight.

Text and photographs introduce emergent readers to the sense of hearing.

"Emergent readers will learn about how we imagine unicorns and where stories about them come from through . . . leveled text and a close text-to-image match"--Provided by publisher.

The American Revolution is raging in Philadelphia, and Rebecca is determined to do all she can to help. With her father stationed with Washington's army at nearby Whitemarsh, it's up to Rebecca to help her mother at home with her younger siblings. That includes selling vegetables to British officers stationed in wealthy houses nearby. When Rebecca intercepts a message about an impending British attack against the Patriots from one such house, she knows she has to act. It's up to her to get the message to the Patriot army - before it's too late.

A young librarian rides a pack horse through the mountains to deliver books to children in Appalachia during the Great Depression. Includes historical note on the packhorse library project.