Simple text and pictures tell the true story of how fourteen-year-old William Kamkwamba of Malawi taught himself English so that he could read science books and learn how to build a windmill, giving electricity and a means for transporting water to his people.
Combines poems about a smart pig, a crocodile, a hungry lion, a scorpion, an aunt-eating anteater, and a flying cow with the story of a crocodile who devises secret plans and a few clever tricks to secure his lunch.
Born in Nazi Germany in 1936, Max is raised as the perfect Aryan but questions his teachings upon learning that his friend Lukas, a Polish boy snatched from his home to be "Germanized," is secretly Jewish.
Alex and Connor Bailey join forces with Goldilocks, Jack, Red Riding Hood, Mother Goose, and Lester to prevent the Masked Man from raising an army of villains and taking over the Land of Stories.
Henrietta loves books, but she had never dreamed of creating one herself until she gets a pack of new colored pencils. She creates a story of a brave young girl, a monster with three heads, and a world full of adventure.
Simple text and colorful illustrations depict signs of fall including shorter days and cooler weather. Includes critical thinking questions and a glossary.