Sometimes it is great to have a mom who is different from the rest.
Misha overcomes her fears as she takes her first-ever trip away from home.
Darren takes a classmate's suggestion to play smart when he finally gets a chance at bat.
A delicious treat reminds Ishmael of a special place.
In this folk tale from the Bahamas, Sister Felice outwits some tricky thieves.
Arizona is nervous about making a presentation in front of her class, but with her friend Mareya's help, she comes up with the courage--and the inspiration for the perfect subject.
Arizona's friend Abby is worried about getting braces. But after Abby and Arizona survey other kids with braces, Abby feels much better.
Folktale about husband and wife learning to think before speaking.
A series of misadventures turn into fun for Derrick and Steve.
How can the school ski trip be fun if Carly has no friends?
Ollie wants to do something special for Abuela for Mother's Day. When Arizona and Ollie find out Abuela's favorite treat is homemade ice cream, they have just the thing.
Aislinn finds a remedy for her pony's sore hooves.
Arizona and Mareya's perfect potluck picnic doesn't go as perfectly as they'd hoped. Everyone brings potato salad!
Arizona can't help feeling envious of a girl at camp -- then finds out the girl admires her, too.
Can the young messenger help a great sculptor create a statue for the king?
Real teamwork wins the game for the Hawks.
When Arizona ruins Abuela's scarf on a ski trip, she has to muster the courage to admit it and apologize.
Albert finally puts his safety-planning skills to work.
For this boy completing the marathon is the real reward.
Arizona befriends a new girl from swimming lessons, and Mareya feels left out.
Athena's family's custom of picking and cooking dandelion greens embarrasses Athena. But when she sees her new friend try the food, she realizes she could be more open-minded herself.
Arizona encounters a rude girl at camp and decides to steer clear. It's only when the girl breaks down crying that AZ discovers the source of the girl's behavior.
When Gran and Poppy have to cancel their annual trip due to Gran's knee surgery, Arizona is very disappointed. But after "talking things over" with her cat, Cow, she realizes she can keep in touch with her grandparents in other ways.
Writing is an important skill that kids use almost every day. The goal of the Write it Right series is to make kids writing experts. Writing a Letter is full of tips and tricks to help kids craft an engaging letter, from constructing an introduction to labeling the envelope. This book includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, activities, and instructions.
Some animals look so alike, it's difficult to tell which is which! The Wasp or Bee book in the Which Is Which? series helps readers discover the similarities and differences between wasps and bees. Focused on 21st Century content, the Which Is Which? series encourages readers to ask questions, think more critically and creatively, and use their problem-solving skills. Book includes table of contents, sidebars, glossary, index, and author biography.
