A classic memoir that's gripping, funny, and ultimately unforgettable from the bestselling former National Ambassador of Books for Young People. A strong choice for summer reading—an engaging and powerful autobiographical exploration of growing up a so-called "bad boy" in Harlem in the 1940s.

As a boy, Myers was quick-tempered and physically strong, always ready for a fight. He also read voraciously—he

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"There are a few scientists who are famous. We all know their names--Einstein, Curie, Galileo, Darwin. But there are many scientists who are overlooked. During their lives, some of these scientists faced great prejudice and had to work twice as hard to succeed. Let's celebrate these unsung heroes of science!"--

Photographs and simple text introduce children to earthquakes.

Recollects the events surrounding the attack on the passenger ship Athenia, the first ship lost in the battle of the Atlantic during World War II.

Explore the life and career of Newbery-award-winning author Jacqueline Woodson.

In Resisting Bullying, beginning readers will learn concrete strategies to help them stop different forms of bullying.

Few know the story of the Japanese invasion of Alaska during World War II--until now. GHOSTS IN THE FOG is the first narrative nonfiction book for young adults to tell the riveting story of how the Japanese invaded and occupied the Aleutian Islands in Alaska during World War II. This fascinating little-known piece of American history is told from the point of view of the American civilians who were captured and taken prisoner, along with the American...

"How does a cocoa bean turn into tasty chocolate? Follow each step in the food production cycle-- from planting cocoa trees to eating a sweet treat-- in this fascinating book!"--Page 4 of cover.

Focuses on the childhood and early musical training of the versatile eighteenth-century Austrian composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

"Introduces the reader to women's rights movement"--