Ruby Bridges recounts the story of her involvement, as a six-year-old, in the intergration of her school in New Orleans in 1960.

The letters of the alphabet are represented by words, set in short rhymes with additional information, relating to the state of Texas.

Did you hear the one about the crook who broke into a vending machine and then left a trail of cheese curls all the way to his hideout? Or the burglar who left his wallet in an apartment he robbed, and actually went back to get it? Or how about the runaway criminal who got stuck in a drainpipe? Based on the successful "Stupid Criminals Busted!" column in National Geographic Kids magazine, this book is the newest extension of the blockbuster National...

Introduces the reader to stories about strange lights, disappearances, unexplained sightings, and mysterious wreckages.

The Holiday Happenings series is a lively, interactive way to introduce young children to the major holidays celebrated by various cultural groups. Each of the books in this unique series focuses on an individual holiday. Minimal, fun text and lush illustrations present some of the most popular customs, traditions, and activities associated with the special day, while engrossing sidebars explain their origins. Step-by-step directions for creating...

"In this daily devotional, Shauna Niequist becomes a friend across the pages, sharing her heart with yours, keeping you company, and inviting you into the abundant life God offers. And there are recipes, too, because spiritual living happens not just when we read and pray, but also when we gather with family and friends over dinners and breakfasts and late-night snacks. These recipes are Shauna's staples, and each one should be enjoyed around a table...

It's Chinese New Year, and Ms. Frizzle is celebrating. Following the students lead, she ducks under the dragon at the local Chinese New Year's parade, and they are all mysteriously whisked back in time to ancient China.

"If you were the moon, what would you do? You'd spin like a twilight ballerina and play dodgeball with space rocks! Find out more in this lyrical list poem accompanied by stunning illustrations."--

Introduces the geography, history, economy, government, culture, food, and people of Nigeria.