Eight-year-old Mitzi has always wanted a grandmother, but her new stepbrothers' grandmother, who wears wigs and insists on healthy foods, is not exactly what Mitzi had in mind.
Jane doesn't want any of the other kids on the tour of England to know she's diabetic, especially not her new friend, Lowell who is concealing his own painful secrets about his family life.
Kevin likes to talk about his grandmother who gives him judo lessons, goes sky-diving, and who once worked in a circus riding a unicycle on a tight rope.
Twelve-year-old Marly Dee is convinced that all the problems that suddenly seem to assail her at home and at school are caused by the new boy, her sworn enemy, Dennis Cunningham.
Albert has a hard time coming up with a new birthday gift for his grandmother when his plan to show her how to play marbles is ruined by cold weather--but an idea finally dawns on him that could only come from a generous heart.
Biographies of six successful women archaeologists. Includes information on making archaeology a career and lists archaeological field schools, departments of anthropology/archaeology, and museum departments.
A guide to the history, growing, buying, storing, popping, and flavoring of popcorn accompanies special recipe, decorating, and party ideas for occasions throughout the year.