Ann Malaspina

Magic beans bring young Jack luck and wealth, and then danger when he pushes his luck due to greed. About the Author About the Illustrator Beginning of Text Map An English Folktale Magic Beans Craft Think About It Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Detailed maps This captivating series transports young readers to worlds where everything is alive and anything can happen! Gathered from across the globe, these stories are traditional...

Essie's twin brother Nate died when he fell off the railroad bridge. No one knows why he was up there, or how he fell. After Nate's old dog Apollo spots what looks like a ghost on their morning walk by the river, Essie wants to find out what really happened and why Nate isn't letting go. In the process, maybe she'll be able to stop her parents from blaming each other for Nate's death. To find clues, Essie quits the Camera Club and walks on to the...

Giant eels have invaded the Jersey Shore town where 12-year-old Liam is spending the summer at Gramps's cottage. The eels chew up postcards in mailboxes, get into Mom's paints, and cause traffic accidents. No one knows why the eels are so enormous, or how to stop them from crawling everywhere. Some answers could lie in the journals Gramps left behind before he died last fall. Does it have to do with the local power plant? Will the stubborn town leaders...

Kiki is a teen artist living with her Greek-American family in Queens. After a man with mental illness is killed by police, protests fill the streets. Kiki's into art, not activism, and would rather observe from the sidelines than participate, but she reluctantly joins her friends on a march. She is shocked when a protestor lifts up a photograph of her brother, Stravros, and one word-#Murderer. Stavros, a police rookie in his first week on the job,...

Takes a closer look at the bones that make up the human skeleton and help us move every day, including our vertebrae and the 26 bones in each foot. Each book in this appealing series will introduce young readers to a part of the human body. With engaging text, fun facts, and helpful photos and diagrams, each book explores the appearance and function of the body part and its role in a healthy, working body. These fascinating books also cover proactive...

Four brothers hunt a great bear that frightens a village. Their eternal chase explains beliefs behind certain natural occurrences in the world. Folktales from Around the World transports young readers to worlds where everything is alive and anything can happen! Gathered from across the globe, these stories are traditional tales that have stood the test of time. With original artwork and lively text, these faithful retellings will fascinate young readers...

Feraj has taken a lute he believes holds secrets of wealth, but his greed and impatience keep him from discovering these secrets. Folktales from Around the World transports young readers to worlds where everything is alive and anything can happen! Gathered from across the globe, these stories are traditional tales that have stood the test of time. With original artwork and lively text, these faithful retellings will fascinate young readers while teaching...

A look at some of the customs people around the world have for lost teeth.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! What's so great about New York? Find out the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Empire State! Explore New York's busy Big Apple, beautiful waterways, and rich history. The New York by Map feature shows where you'll find all the places covered in the book. A special section provides quick state facts such as the state motto, capital,...