"The Gulf War called for new technology, vehicles, and weapons to win battles in the harsh conditions of Iraq and Kuwait. Readers learn about the new tanks, planes, and drones that enabled U.S. forces and their allies to win the war. The main text is filled with facts that appeal to readers interested in military history and engineering, and sidebars and fact boxes provide additional information. The impressive photographs show weapons and machines...

The Whatif Monster and Jonathan James help Sam share an important secret with the second-grade class.

"This title takes readers up into the Ötzal Alps to the place Ötzi the iceman was discovered. Fascinating and historical images, maps, and more facts complete this title. This series is at a Level 3 and is specifically written for transitional readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards." --

"Nelson Mbizi returns to southern Africa after studying in Britain. He is going to work in his father's hotel. In a different part of the city a poor mother dies, leaving her children alone. Nelson's desire to help them coincides with the arrival of Viki, a TV presenter. The story unfolds against a background of HIV/AIDS and government corruption on the one hand, and great humour and wonderful music on the other. A life-affirming story dealing with...

"Tom Sawyer loves adventures. He has them at home, at school and with his friends-Huck Finn and Joe Harper. Tom has one adventure in the graveyard, and one in a cave. Who does he see there, and why is he afraid?"--Back cover.

Los abuelos de Nadia y Nadir los sorprenden con una visita para la festividad de Eid. Trajeron algunos regalos especiales para ellos también. Durante su tiempo como familia, los hermanos aprenden sobre algunos íconos del deporte musulmanes. "Nadia and Nadir's grandparents surprise them with a visit for the Eid holiday. They brought along some special presents for them too. During their time as a family, the siblings learn about a few Muslim sports...

" Every four years, the world's best athletes come together for one of the most exciting competitions in sport: the Olympic Games. After years of training, competitors in more than forty different sports win and lose their events, and set new world records, in front of crowds of people. The Olympic Games are more than two thousand five hundred years old. So how did they start, how have they changed over the years, and what have been some of the -most...

"In this book, leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs help readers to understand the journeys that Indian-Americans took to the United States. This title also introduces readers to their country of origin, reasons for leaving their former home, the steps and challenges to becoming a U.S. citizen, and the ways in which they assimilate to life in America while bringing their cultures and traditions."--

"Goose and Phoenix realize they don't have to be lonely if they have a friend in each other!"--

Judy and her friends are on the playground when Jessica Finch overhears a fifth-grader talking. What!? There's no such thing as the Tooth Fairy? Can that big kid be right? Luckily, Judy Moody is on the case! All she needs is one loose tooth, a semi-reluctant little brother, a bathtub, a string, a toy motorboat, and . . . open wide, Stink! But what if the real Tooth Fairy is a no-show? Judy Moody fans will happily sink their teeth into this cavity-free...