Owls are known for their haunting calls; yet when they are hunting, they can swoop down and snatch prey without making a sound. There are about 140 different kinds of owls, and they live on every continent except Antarctica. From the smallest, the elf owl, to the largest, the great gray owl, here is information about the 21 types that are believed to be living in North America. From egg to owlet to fierce bird of prey, this book offers an insightful...

The purpose of this book is to de-sanitize US history, present it as it actually was, and help kids come to an understanding of how people put up with the sounds, smells, and yuckiness of history.

Named after a character in a Shakespeare play, misfit sixth-grader Hero becomes interested in exploring this unusual connection because of a valuable diamond supposedly hidden in her new house, an intriguing neighbor, and the unexpected attention of the most popular boy in school.

Examines the events and personalities involved in creating the Constitution of the United States in 1787, a document which has been the foundation of American democracy for over 200 years.

An introduction to the history and customs of Thanksgiving.

Recounts the story from World War I in which two towns were leveled and almost two thousand people killed following the collison of two warships in Halifax Harbour and a blizzard that dumped over a foot of snow in the area.

Examines the basic characteristics, common breeds, intelligence, behavior, life cycle, and uses of pigs.

On another special field trip on the magic school bus, Ms. Frizzle's class learns about the ocean and the different creatures that live there.

The memoir of a twelve-year-old boy who grew up in North Korea looks at how he was forced to live on the streets, fend for himself, and live with a gang after his parents disappeared.

Provides humorous explanations of similes and metaphors.