Micklos, John

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text tell the story of a year in the life of a tree.

"In the spring of 1846, the Donner and Reed families joined a wagon train bound for California in hopes of a better life. But when the party took an untested shortcut, it set them down a tragic path. As they crossed the Sierra Nevada, heavy snow fell in the mountain pass. They were trapped. Supplies were already low, and now they faced a winter of starvation. Told through the gripping, full-color graphic novel format, this Deadly Expeditions tale transports readers back in time to follow the Donner Party's disastrous trek west and their struggle to survive"--Provided by publisher.

"English explorer Henry Hudson had long searched for a quicker, northern sailing route from Europe to Asia. Three previous expeditions had failed. In 1610, he embarked again to find the fabled Northwest Passage. But when icy waters stranded Hudson and the Discovery in a bay for the winter, tensions flared. The crew lost faith in their captain's leadership and began to plot--mutiny! Told through the. . . graphic novel format, this . . . tale transports readers back in time to follow the fourth, and final, voyage of Henry Hudson"--Provided by publisher.

"In 1910, Sir Robert Falcon Scott led a team of Englishmen racing to be the first people to reach the South Pole. Amidst frigid temperatures and raging winds, Scott and four others made it to the pole only to find that another team had gotten there first. Low on morale and facing ever-plunging temperatures, the trek home would prove a harrowing task. Find out if Scott and his men ever made it back home from their frigid adventure"--Provided by publisher.

Being stuck inside with gray rain clouds looming makes a young girl wish for a blue sky day, but when the weather clears up and the yellow sun shines, raindrops give way to bright, bold colors that are worth the wait.

"In this book, young readers will discover Sequoyah's story--from his birth and upbringing to his dedication in developing a language guide for the Cherokee people--and learn how his efforts allowed the Cherokee nation to create a written record of their culture. Readers also will explore the challenges the Cherokee nation faced as it ceded more and more land to the US government"--Provided by publisher.

"SEAL Team 6 was formed in 1980 to help combat the growing threat of global terrorism and to better handle situations such as the failed attempt to rescue American hostages in Iran earlier that year. They've played an important part in many U.S. special ops missions. Infographics, sidebars, and fact boxes bring the experiences of these brave military men to life"--Provided by publisher.

A biography of rock and roll legend Elvis Presley, discussing his early struggles with poverty, rise to fame as a controversial performer, personal hardships, and legacy.

Briefly examines the life, boxing career, and social and cultural legacy of Muhammad Ali.

"Provides a general overview of the American Revolution, including the causes of the conflict, major battles, important figures, and how the United States defeated Great Britain and formed a new nation"--Provided by publisher.