Product Description: This is the incredible true story of Sarah Emma Edmonds, who dressed as a man and fought in the Civil War. When she was 19, Sarah cut her hair, donned her brother’s clothes, and fled from Canada, where her father wanted her to marry an elderly gentleman...read more

Hoping to impress the new girl in her class while they work together on an archeological dig project, Amelia tries to improve her look by giving herself a make-over and almost loses a friend in the process.

An interactive approach which explains the functions of different kinds of fasteners such as buttons, zippers, bows, and poppers used on clothing and shoes.

Amelia finally gets a chance to fly to Chicago to meet her father, as well as her new stepmother and baby half brother on a trip she will never forget.

Product Description: Crush alert! Boys enter the picture in this thirteenth book of the bestselling and perennially popular Amelia series.Amelia can’t believe eighth grade is finally here! She knows this will be the most exciting year yet for her and her best friend, Carly...read more

Historical fiction at its best, this novel by bestselling author Marissa Moss tells the story of Sarah Emma Edmonds, who masqueraded as a man named Frank Thompson during the Civil War. Among her many adventures, she was a nurse on the battlefield and a spy for the Union Army, and was captured by (and escaped from) the Confederates. The novel is narrated by Sarah, offering readers an in-depth look not only at the Civil War but also at her journey to self-discovery as she grapples with living a lie and falling in love with one of her fellow soldiers.Using historical materials to build the foundation of the story, Moss has crafted a captivating novel for the YA audience. The book includes a Civil War timeline, archival photos, a glossary of names, and a detailed note on sources.Praise for A Soldier's SecretSTARRED REVIEWS"A female Civil War soldier is brought alive for readers...Moss convincingly but never gratuitously portrays the gore, horror and boredom of war. An intimate look at a soldier's life from a compelling, historical perspective."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review"A captivating piece of YA historical fiction."—Publishers Weekly, starred review“Moss combines fiction with biography in this compelling account…Many battles are graphically described, and the novel is crammed with atmosphere and detail.”—Bay Area News Group"Whether a valiant soldier or angel of mercy, Sarah is a brave and loyal historical figure, well deserving of readers’ attention."—School Library Journal"Moss’ novel offers a fascinating, first-person portrait."—Booklist"The novel is well-written, vividly capturing the drama of Edmonds’ story as well as larger wartime realities.”—Library Media Connection

Product Description: As if traveling to a new country in search of her missing mother weren't difficult enough, Mira has to do it dressed as a boy. In a different century. A new postcard from her time-traveling mother points Mira to the 16th century Rome...read more

Ten-year-old Amelia keeps a journal of the summer car trip she takes with her mother and sister to Grand Canyon, Death Valley, and their California home town to visit Amelia's best friend.

Ten-year-old Amelia draws pictures and writes about her daily life in the journal she receives for her birthday.

After successfully commanding the Discovery shuttle mission at Space Camp, Amelia returns to fifth grade where she deals with the bully who has been making her life miserable.