Berne, Emma Carlson

An introduction to opossums, discussing how they live and what they eat.

Looks at seven Jewish children who escaped the Nazis on a rescue operation called the Kindertransport.

When did Jackie Robinson become well-known? What did he do? Cub Reporter interviews him to find out! Discover how Jackie fought against prejudice to become the first African American to play Major League Baseball in 1947. Readers will see how to use interviewing skills and journalistic questions to reveal the story behind a famous American.

Looks at seven Jewish children who escaped the Nazis on a rescue operation called the Kindertransport.

Explores the winning penalty goal kick made by Brandi Chastain in the 1999 World Cup, a kick seen by many as the play that legitimized women's sports around the world and in the United States especially.

"Do you know which astronaut played golf on the moon? Ever wondered how much a space suit weighs? Have you thought about what astronauts do with their dirty underwear? Out-of-this-world facts and a bright, bold design will keep struggling and reluctant readers wanting more!"--Provided by the publisher.

"Did you know that the moon has 'moonquakes?' Ever wondered how long it takes sunlight to reach Earth? Curious to know why Mars is called the 'Red Planet'? Out-of-this-world facts and a bright, bold design will keep struggling and reluctant readers wanting more!"--Provided by the publisher.

Discusses the planet Venus, including observations by ancient cultures, current knowledge of Venus, and plans for future scientific research and space exploration.

Discusses the planet Mercury, including observations by ancient cultures, current knowledge of Mercury, and plans for future scientific research and space exploration.