Ugly Cat was supposed to meet up with his brother Tamarindo so that they could go on a search for the best albondigas (meatballs) in the neighborhood, but then Tamarindo never showed up! Now Ugly Cat and his impeccably dressed mouse friend, Pablo, are on a mission to find Ugly's brother. But when all signs are pointing to the haunted Old Herrera House, can they figure out a way to sneak in, rescue Tamarindo, and make it out in one piece?

Look out below! Gliding lizards have taken Bug Island by storm, and the Battle Bugs need Max's help. Fortunately, Max has the perfect plan up his sleeve. To fight the lizards, the bugs will have to take to the air. Max has to organize the butterfly squadrons before their homeland is completely overrun!

Deborah Sampson wanted to travel and have adventures, but since she had no money, the best way to do that was to join the army. This is the exciting true story of a woman who became a soldier during the American Revolutionary War, by dressing and acting like a man.

As the COVID-19 pandemic spread, the phrase "flatten the curve" became widely known. It refers to the things people can do to space the total number of infections out over a longer period of time. This helps prevent the health-care system from being overloaded. Flattening the Curve examines social distancing and the other measures that people took to slow the spread of the disease. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index.

Explains how apples were brought to America, how they grow, their traditional uses and cultural significance, and some of the varieties grown.

Freedom's Wings: Corey's Underground Railroad Diary, Book One

When Corey's father learns that he is to be sold, he flees to the north. Corey and his mother soon follow him via the Underground Railroad.

The Christmas holidays find the Pee Wee Scouts involved in feverish preparations, including buying presents, making decorations, caroling, and, finally, shoveling snow from Mrs. Peters' driveway when she has her baby.

Every Sunday after church, CJ and his grandma ride the bus across town. But today, CJ wonders why they don't own a car like his friend Colby. Why doesn't he have an iPod like the boys on the bus? How come they always have to get off in the dirty part of town? Each question is met with an encouraging answer from grandma, who helps him see the beauty--and fun--in their routine and the world around them. This energetic ride through a bustling city highlights the wonderful perspective only grandparent and grandchild can share, and comes to life through Matt de la Pena's vibrant text and Christian Robinson's radiant illustrations.

Mean Jean is the biggest bully on the school playground until a new girl arrives and challenges Jean's status as the Recess Queen.

As a refugee from Sudan to the United States, Sangoel is frustrated that no one can pronounce his name correctly until he finds a clever way to solve the problem.

As a refugee from Sudan to the United States, Sangoel is frustrated that no one can pronounce his name correctly until he finds a clever way to solve the problem.

Uses the metaphor of a bucket filled with good feelings show how easy and rewarding it is to express kindness, appreciation, and love on a daily basis.

Four young cats with wings leave the city slums in search of a safe place to live, finally meeting two children with kind hands.

When Angela's father takes her to the airport, he does not count on the magnitude of the problems she will create, as the young lady winds up taking off in an untended airplane.

Most people arrive at their tidy desks at 8 am each day, and others jump out of airplanes to rescue others or face violent seas to catch giant fish. Each title in this series will introduce a fierce job, the people who take it on, and what each day might entail. This series is at a Level 2 and is written specifically for emerging readers.