In the summer of 1971, Jack Gantos was an aspiring writer desperate for adventure, college cash, and a way out of a dead-end job. For ten thousand dollars, he recklessly agreed to help sail ...more on ebook "Hole in My Life..."

Providing a fresh perspective on one of the most beloved presidents of all time, this illuminating activity book tells the rich story of Abraham Lincoln's life and details the events of his ...more on ebook "Abraham Lincoln for Kids: His Life ..."

Young readers will share Abner Doubleday's enthusiasm and love of baseball and recognize him as a heroic general who fought bravely in two wars in this installation of the Young Patriots ser ...more on ebook "Abner Doubleday, Boy Baseball Pione..."

I have many early childhood memories. Like strands in a tapestry, they weave a mixed impression--joy, hardship, hope, sadness, struggle, and success. Some strands stand out in vivid detail.< ...more on ebook "Lang Lang: Playing with Flying Keys..."

"Barack Obama never failed to amaze me when he was my student. His brilliance and devotion to public service remain sources of inspiration to me. I cannot imagine anyone better suited to be ...more on ebook "Barack Obama: Voice of Unity, Hope..."

It starts in the housing projects and school playgrounds of Liverpool, where four boys would discover themselves--and a new form of music called rock 'n roll. It takes us from the famous fir ...more on ebook "Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!: The Beatles, Bea..."

John Steinbeck consistently appears on class reading lists across the U.S., and his work has influenced generations. Steinbeck lived and wrote during some of the most eventful and controvers ...more on ebook "Up Close: John Steinbeck..."

Florida Girl is a personal and historical depiction of a way of life that was typical for many African Americans families whose existence in this country began with the shackles of slavery c ...more on ebook "Florida Girl..."