Emma Carlson Berne

"Elise comes from a long line of college athletes. More than anything else, she wants to wear the University of North Carolina uniform and play for the college where her parents went. It's a lot of pressure, but if she works hard, she just might make it. At least that's what Elise thinks before she notices that some of her teammates are outplaying her. And a UNC scout is visiting in a few weeks. That's where the pills come in. Taking "performance...

Tells the stories of several thousand Jewish children rescued from Nazi Germany during World War II and brought to new homes in the United Kingdom.

When a Philadelphia girl intercepts a message about an impending British attack against her father's regiment, commanded by General Washington, in White Marsh, she travels alone by horseback to warn the Patriot army.

In November 1938, young Ruth Block is a Jewish girl in Frankfurt Germany, trying to cope with the ever tightening noose of Nazi oppression; her father's stationery store has been shut down, and her school closed; then one night her family's apartment is broken into, and her father is dragged out, arrested, and taken to a concentration camp--and it becomes clear that if Ruth and her best friend Miriam are going to survive they must somehow get out...

This exciting book explains the role of skid steers on farms. Published jointly with New Holland Agriculture, the title tells all about how skid steers work and illustrates how they are used by farmers.

Memorial Day honors soldiers who fought and died for the United States. On this day, communities gather to remember soldiers' sacrifices and celebrate the beginning of summer. Sing along as you explore Holidays in Rhythm and Rhyme!

"What time is it? Telling Time gives us clues! Hours and minutes are patterns of time that help us know what will happen now and later."--

Your nails can say a lot about you-so you want them to look their best. The first step to great-looking nails is making sure they're healthy. Then, with a few style secrets, you can make your nails glamorous.

Introduces hummingbirds, discussing their physical features, habitat, life cycle, predators, and unusual speed.

In this book, leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs help readers to understand the journeys that Mexican-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. An infographic enhances understanding of...