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Left alone by her Indian tribe when they decide to sail to the east, Karana, a young Indian girl, lives on a beautiful but isolated island off the coast of California, where she spends eighteen years, surviving through her enormous courage and self-reliance. Year after year she waits for the ship to return but it never does. Finally she realizes she must make a fateful choice: follow her people on her own or remain alone fo rthe rest of her life....

When Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Peru"--Provided by publisher.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Guatemala"--Provided by publisher.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to Antarctica. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

Informative, easy-to-read text and oversized scenic photos draw in readers as they journey through China – home of the majestic Himalayas, the magnificent Great Wall of China, and historic Tiananmen Square. Readers will learn about China's history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, fun facts, and pronunciation guides aid readers. The book closes with a facts page including...

Four children witness a confrontation between an elderly black man and a white storekeeper in rural Mississippi in the 1930's.

Veering from the convivial, scene-centered graphic interpretation often associated with this classic, Würbs offers a sparer take, narrowing each scene to softly focused images that are more suggestive than representational. The poem's opening lines are accompanied by an image of a lone candle burning in a brass candleholder, and the sleigh's rooftop landing shows two shadowy reindeer heads emerging from behind a foregrounded stone chimney. Santa's...

An alphabetical exploration of the people, geography, animals, plants, history, and culture of Japan.

It's time for your mission to Earth! Jump in your super speedy rocket to explore Earth's size, mass, atmosphere, temperature, gravity, orbits, and moons. Basic solar system facts are brought to life with a focus on what questions scientists are still trying to solve. Each book ends with a section on how scientists discovered the facts that have been presented. Bright, colorful illustrations and straightforward text make this topic accessible for even...