Astronomy-loving Calliope June has Tourette syndrome, so she sometimes makes faces or noises that she doesn't mean to make. When she and her mother move yet again, she tries to hide her TS. But it isn't long before the kids at her new school realize she's different. Only Calliope's neighbor, who is also the popular student body president, sees her as she truly is--an interesting person and a good friend. But is he brave enough to take their friendship...

When Emily and her brother, Evan, move to their new African home, they quickly realized this wasn't England. God has called their family to an unreached people in central Tanzania. Struggling with a new culture, language and religion, Emily's family need to rely on the Lord for each step of their journey. How would they ever break into this closed muslim community? Will they ever make good friends? How can this village ever hear of the love of Jesus?...

"Describes the events of the nineteenth century California gold rush. Reader's choices reveal historical details of how miners traveled, how they looked for gold, and their impact on California's history"--Provided by publisher.

A brother and sister struggle to survive the rigors of Death Valley after their wagon breaks an axle and they set out alone to find help for their stranded family and injured father.

Trapped in an enemy tunnel, a young refugee experiences the Korean War firsthand in this searing story of survival, loss, and hope. Myung-gi knows war is coming: war between North and South Korea. Life in communist North Korea has become more and more unbearable--there is no freedom of speech, movement, association, or thought--and his parents have been carefully planning the family's escape. But when his father is abducted by the secret police,...

"What happens when a person's reputation has been forever damaged? With archival photographs and text among other primary sources, this riveting biography of Mary Mallon by the Sibert medalist and Newbery Honor winner Susan Bartoletti looks beyond the tabloid scandal of Mary's controversial life. How she was treated by medical and legal officials reveals a lesser-known story of human and constitutional rights, entangled with the science of pathology...

Who would have believed that a knobby-kneed little colt called Seabiscuit would become one of the most celebrated racehorses of all time? Although Seabiscuit was the grandson of the legendary Man O' War, he was neither handsome nor graceful. His head was too big, his legs were too short, and his gallop was awkward. During the depths of the Great Depression, Seabiscuit won against incredible odds and uplifted the hearts of Americans from the streets...

Can a sousaphone, a set of tapestries, and some very smelly cigars defeat an ever-growing horde of creatures? Halle Thompson dreams of acting in scary movies like the ones directed by her idol, Maximus Price. So when Halle has the chance to go to his mansion, she leaps at it! Little does she know there's more than old movie props waiting for her on the grounds of Price Manor... Paisley and Argyle, Maximus's twins, think the creepy squid-like creatures...

Describes the battle of the Alamo in 1836 as Mexican soldiers overwhelmed the Texan Alamo defenders, and explains what the battle symbolizes today. The readers’ choices reveal historical details from the perspective of a Mexican soldier and a Texan rebel.

My own Yara, if you are reading this, the something terrible has happened, and you are on your own. To return to the city of Zehaira, you must read out the words on the back of this letter... good luck, my brave girl. When twelve-year-old Yara's mother passes away, she leaves behind a letter and a strange set of instructions. Yara must travel from the home she has always known to a place that is not on any map--Zehaira, a world of sorcerers, alchemists,...