In a series of poems, fifteen-year-old Billie Jo relates the hardships of living on her family's wheat farm in Oklahoma during the dust bowl years of the Depression. Dust piles up like snow across the prairie. A terrible accident has transformed Billie Jo's life, scarring her inside and out. Her mother is gone. Her father can't talk about it. And the one thing that might make her feel better -- playing the piano -- is impossible with her wounded...

Ever since children have learned to read, there have been children's literature. Children's Literature charts the makings of the Western literary imagination from Aesop's fables to Mother Goose, from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland to Peter Pan, from Where the Wild Things Are to Harry Potter. The only single-volume work to capture the rich and diverse history of children's literature in its full panorama, this extraordinary audiobook reveals why...

"This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts 16 ferocious reptiles. Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling animals before finally discovering the winner!"-- Provided by publisher.

Writing for kids can be fun and rewarding-- if you can break into the competitive world of children's book publishing. Learn how to write and promote a children's book that will impress any publisher.

This illustrated anthology features the celebrated poet's complete works for children-with an introduction by his wife, Paula Sandburg. As a young father of two daughters, Carl Sandburg noticed that children's literature was still stuck in the traditions of European folklore, centered on princes, princesses and peasants. He wanted to create stories that spoke more directly to American children and their way of life. His first book for children, Rootabaga...

In Falcons, beginning readers will learn how these birds of prey hunt in the air, as well as how their physical features help them fly, hunt, and eat. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn how these raptors live and hunt.

"What would it be like to live in France? How is France's culture unique? Explore the sights, traditions, and daily lives of the French!"-- Provided by publisher.

"Engaging images accompany information about Mars. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"-- Provided by publisher.

In Eagles, beginning readers will learn how these raptors soar and spot prey from the sky, as well as the physical features that help these birds of prey catch and eat food. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about how eagles live and hunt.

Discusses the characteristics of owls and how they hunt, catch and consume their prey.