Hardcover Joshua Hanft Jackie Robinson (Heroes of America Illustrated Lives) Young Reader Nonfiction Teaches students the life stories of great American heroes while enhancing reading skills. By providing students with this important foundation, this title offers a fresh approach to teaching American culture while expanding fluency. Learn More

Paperback - Great At Her Majesty's Request: An African Princess in Victorian England by Walter Dean Myers In 1849, a young African girl came within moments of being sacrificed in the bloody Dahomian ritual called the watering of the graves. But Commander Frederick E. Forbes, the young British captain of the HMS Bonetta, intervened, provoking Dahomian King Gezo to offer the girl as a gift to Queen Victoria instead. Forbes named the girl Sarah Forbes Bonetta and took her back to England, where she became Queen Victoria's protege. Walter Dean Myers discovered the kernel of Sarah's story in a bundle of original letters he purchased from a London book dealer. From these letters, along with excerpts from Queen Victoria's diary, newspapers, and Forbes's published account of the Dahomans, Myers pieced together Sarah's life. In his unembellished narrative we learn about Sarah's capture by the slave-trading Dahomans; her rescue by Forbes; her life in England under the Forbes' care; her regular visits to the Queen; her stay at a missionary school in Sierra Leone and abrupt return to England; her marriage and early death. Yet, as horrific and miraculous as the events of Sarah's life are, Myers can only pose questions about who Sarah really was (What were her dreams for her own future...? What images came to her as she rode in the pony cart with the royal children? How often did she think of Dahomey? Of King Gezo?). Sarah's chatty, unprovocative letters, which hint at the upperclass Englishwoman she became, reveal nothing about her African heritage or about the traumatized girl she must have been (Myers could not even discover her African name). Ironically, this seeming weakness proves the ultimate testimony to Sarah's life-the very absence of her voice bears undeniable witness to her story. Learn More

Paperback - Like New Craig & Fred Young Readers' Edition Craig Grossi A heartwarming story of a stray dog and a US marine who met under the unlikeliest circumstances in Afghanistan - and who changed each other's lives forever. As part of an elite team of marines, Craig Grossi was sent on his most dangerous assignment to the Sangin District of Afghanistan. He expected to face harsh conditions and violence from Taliban fighters. What he didn't expect was to meet a stray dog, with a big goofy head and little legs - a dog all on his own, filthy and covered in bugs, in a bomb-ridden district, but who carried himself with confidence. And even though the marines have a rule against approaching strays, Craig couldn't help but offer some food and a pat - and was shocked when the dog wagged his tail. From that moment on, they were inseparable; whether out on missions or back at the base, the dog, named Fred, went along. When the time came for Craig to leave Afghanistan, he knew that Fred had to leave with him no matter what. And as Craig tried to get acclimated to civilian life, Fred was there for him. This audiobook tells the inspiring story of two friends who ultimately rescued each other and the stubborn positivity and love that continue to shape their world. Craig Grossi is an eight-year Marine Corps veteran and a recipient of the Purple Heart. After returning from Afghanistan, he worked for the Defense Intelligence Agency and attended Georgetown University. When not travelling with Fred, he works intensively with veteran organizations, including the USA Warriors Ice Hockey Program and the Tragedy Assistance Programs for Survivors (TAPS). He and Fred live in Washington, DC. Learn More

Hardback - Great Harry Houdini (The First Names Series) by Kjartan Poskitt, Geraint Ford (Illustrations) Discover the man behind the magic and see how Houdini pulled off his most daring escapes Before Harry Houdini (1874–1926) became the greatest magician in the world, he was just little Ehrich Weisz, a Hungarian-born immigrant who moved to America with his family and performed stage tricks for a little extra cash. He started off with card tricks and then eventually began performing the escape acts that would make him famous. Known for his daring and death-defying illusions, he would do some of the greatest tricks ever: escaping from a milk can, being buried alive, and being locked inside a crate and thrown into a river. He conquered each of these seemingly impossible feats and showed the world the power of a little magic. Fun, fast-paced, and highly illustrated, Harry Houdini tells the story of the curious boy who became the world’s greatest magician and reveals how Houdini did some of his most stunning escapes. It includes a timeline, glossary, and index. Learn More

Paperback - Great Under Fire In The Middle East (Behind Enemy Lines) by Bill Doyle (Goodreads Author) Learn More

Paperback - Great Craig & Fred: A Marine, a Stray Dog, and How They Rescued Each Other: Young Reader's Edition by Craig Grossi (Goodreads Author) A heartwarming story of a stray dog and a U.S. Marine who met under the unlikeliest circumstances in Afghanistan—and who changed each other’s lives forever. As part of an elite team of Marines, Craig Grossi was sent on his most dangerous assignment to the Sangin District of Afghanistan. He expected to face harsh conditions and violence from Taliban fighters. What he didn’t expect was to meet a stray dog, with a big goofy head and little legs—a dog all on his own, filthy and covered in bugs, in a bomb-ridden district, but who carried himself with confidence. And even though the Marines have a rule against approaching strays, Craig couldn’t help but offer some food and a pat—and was shocked when the dog wagged his tail. From that moment on, they were inseparable; whether out on missions or back at the base, the dog named Fred went along. When the time came for Craig to leave Afghanistan, he knew that Fred had to leave with him no matter what. And as Craig tried to get acclimated to civilian life, Fred was there for him. This book tells the inspiring story of two friends who ultimately rescued each other and the stubborn positivity and love that continue to shape their world. Learn More

Paperback - Good Marley: A Dog Like No Other: A Special Adaptation for Young Readers by John Grogan Meet Marley, a yellow furball of a puppy who quickly grows into a large, rowdy Labrador retriever. Marley is always getting into trouble, whether he is stealing underwear or crashing through doors. But those who know and love Marley accept him as a dog like no other. He brings joy to his family and teaches them what really matters in life. Learn More

Paperback - Great The Vicious Vikings (Horrible Histories) by Terry Deary, Martin Brown (Illustrator) A comical review of viking history. Learn More

Paperback - Good The Story of Benjamin Franklin; Amazing American by Margaret Davidson; John Speirs (Illustrator) 3.72 · Rating details · 43 ratings · 6 reviews Ben Franklin was an amazing American because he was: * a printer and businessman who created Poor Richard's Almanac * the inventor of the lightning rod and the Franklin stove * a community leader who started the first public library in America * a statesman who helped to gain our country's freedom from British. These are only a few ways in which Ben was amazing. This book tells you much more about him. Learn More

Hardcover - Great Quick Smarts: Sharks and Other Monsters of the Deep by Nick Page, Claire Page Amazing facts in a pocket-sized book guaranteed to satisfy curious minds! Quick Smarts is a fun new series containing amazing, funny, weird and completely disgusting Quick Smarts facts, as well as crazy comparisons and dynamic diagrams. Quick Smarts presents the wondrous worlds of Sharks and Other Monsters of the Deep by looking at a variety of fantastic and fierce, weird and wonderful sea creatures, including: great white sharks, moray eels, piranhas and deep-sea angler fish! Each book includes a ‘Brain-Busting’ quiz book with a range of fun quizzes for you to try on your own or with your friends! Learn More

Paperback - Good Elly: My True Story of the Holocaust by Elly Berkovits Gross When Elly was just 15 years old, she, her mother and brother were deported by cattle car to the Auschwitz II / Birkenau concentration camp. On the day they arrived at Auschwitz, a soldier directed Elly to the right; her mother and brother were sent to the left. She never saw her family alive again. Elly later learned that her father also had been killed in a forced-labor camp. Learn More

Paperback - Good A Smart Girl's Guide to Understanding Her Family: Feelings, Fighting & Figuring It Out (A Smart Girl's Guide...) by Amy Lynch, Lauren Scheuer (Illustrator) This book helps girls understand and get along with the people they are closest to: their families. It includes activities for bringing family closer together, tips on talking about tough topics with Mom and Dad, advice on stopping fights before they start, and ideas for how to negotiate solutions to any problem. Girls will find pages of fun activities for creating memories with the people who live with and love them, plus tear-out family fun coupons and awards. Learn More