Read about some of history's most exciting captures! Are they cases of tragedy or triumph? It all depends on who- or what- is captured. The captive might be a runaway slave during the Civil War, or a war criminal caught long after World War II.Astonishing Headlines series. This series of nonfiction readers will grab a students interest from the very first page! Designed with struggling readers in mind, these riveting 64-page softcover books offer short chapters on high-interest headlines. Each chapter is its own mini-book, which includes a timeline, key terms, and interesting facts. Fascinating black and white photographs keep the pages turning. A bibliography encourages further topical reading.

Product Description: Ages 12 and up. This serious novel deals with the life-threatening issue of bulimia. Realistic scenes and compelling characterization. Willowisp Press imprint.

Product Description: Katie really cares about Justin, the cute two-year-old she baby-sits. But she cant help but notice the changes in him. Hes quieter now, and he sometimes calls himself a bad boy. Then Katie starts to notice bruises on Justin. She explains them awayuntil the day when she has to face the possibilities and make a very difficult decision...read more

Discusses the history of the Hmong people, describing life before and after the Vietnam War.

Product Description: Lisa is on top of the world and readying herself for possible Olympic gymnastics tryouts. But then she discovers she has an even bigger challenge to face--scoliosis, a hard brace, and the end of her gymnastics career.

Product Description: Lisa is on top of the world and readying herself for possible Olympic gymnastics tryouts. But then she discovers she has an even bigger challenge to face--scoliosis, a hard brace, and the end of her gymnastics career.

Product Description: Choose from a wide range of activities focused on essential grade-level skills and strategies. Each activity book is divided into 5 units with reading selections in each unit that all center around a common theme. Each unit focuses on word analysis, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension...read more

Product Description: Carly becomes an unwitting participant in a race against time when she stumbles across a secret that seems too bizarre to be true. But proving what she knows turns the secret into a terrifying environmental adventure far beyond what she could ever anticipate.

Product Description: Spelling and writing workbook for 3rd grade homework practice. Also good for homeschooling.

Product Description: For bright or gifted children.

Product Description: Book by Barr, Linda

Discusses what causes volcanic eruptions, the three main types of volcanoes, early myths about volcanoes, and the environmental impact of eruptions, and takes a comprehensive look at the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens in Washington State.

Discusses the roles, responsibilities, and training of a water patrol team and briefly describes members of various teams.

Presents the life and accomplishments of various athletes who, despite physical limitations, have excelled at sports and are role models for others, including Willie McQueen, Bethany Hamilton, and Michael Timpa.