Summary:"On October 29, 1929, life in the United States took a turn for the worst. The stock market the system that controls money in America plunged to a record low. But this event was only the beginning of many bad years to come. By the early 1930s, one out of three people was not working. People lost their jobs, their houses, or both and ended up in shantytowns called Hoovervilles named for …
Summary: An introduction to the life Martin Luther King, Jr. Including how he organized the Montgomery Bus Boycott and African American people across the country in support of the right to vote, desegregation, and other basic civil rights
Summary:This is a fantastic book packed with amazing facts and terrific trivia about things that kids have done when they are 9 from developing computer programmes or running a business to being an expert golfer or film star
Summary:When the Summer sisters go into business not only to forecast weather but also to sell the weather which they dance into existence, one serious misstep leads to disaster
Summary:When Maud meets her crazy new classmates, she is in for a monstrous surprise! What will Maud do when she discovers what kind of place Rotwood School really is? -- cover
Summary:Rumors of ancient curses and mischievous ghosts surround the disappearance of a priceless sword said to belong to the legendary Scottish King, Robert the Bruce. Determined to solve the case of this missing relic, Agatha, her cousin, Dash, and her faithful cat, Watson, set their sights on the mysterious Highlands of Scotland
Nate the Great solves the mystery of the missing picture
Summary:Offers advice on how to take charge and be confident when things get complicated, scary or just plain embarrassing
A smart girl's guide to the Internet : how to connect with friends, find what you need, and stay safe online Summary:Practical advice for girls on using the Internet, covering: games; chat rooms, blogs, and social networks; digital photos, music, and movies; cyberbullying; Internet safety Contents: You on the Internet Express yourself Cyberbullying Photos, videos & music Making a diffe…
A smart girl's guide to knowing what to say : finding the words to fit any situation Summary: Offers advice to help girls find the right words when stressed, shy, sad, or facing other awkward moments and shares tools, tips, and techniques to teach them to speak out with confidence and grace Contents: Small talk Asking for what you want Making it right That hurts Sad times I'm embarrasse…