"William Waters grew up in a house silenced by tragedy, where his parents could hardly bear to look at him, much less love him. So it's a relief when his skill on the basketball court earns him a scholarship to college, far away from his childhood home. He soon meets Julia Padavano, a spirited and ambitious young woman who surprises William with her appreciation of his quiet steadiness. With Julia comes her family; she is inseparable from her three...

After the death of her literary rival in a freak accident, author June Hayward steals her just-finished masterpiece, sending it to her agent as her own work, but as emerging evidence threatens her success, she discovers how far she'll go to keep what she thinks she deserves.

Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, religions, culture, sports, arts, and people of Utah.

Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, religions, culture, sports, arts, and people of Wyoming.

Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, religions, culture, sports, arts, and people of Arkansas.

Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, religions, culture, sports, arts, and people of Iowa.

As we follow Sad Bear through a gloomy day, we can only guess at why he's so blue. Soon a friend arrives and tries his best to cheer up Sad Bear. But the truth is, everyone gets sad, and sometimes all we need is a friend by our side. This moving and gentle tale explores emotional literacy, helping readers big and small learn that offering comfort can mean lending a hand or an ear, or simply just being there.