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A thrilling account of the most daring American P.O.W. rescue mission of World War II.Scholastic Focus is the premier home of thoroughly researched, beautifully written, and thoughtfully designed works of narrative nonfiction aimed at middle-grade and...

THE TRUE STORY OF HOW ONE BOY DID HIS PART TO END THE SYRIAN REGIME A 2024 YALSA Top Ten Great Graphic Novel for Teens - An NPR Best Book of 2023 - A 2023 NCSS Notable Social Studies Book "Inspiring and exciting, powerful and very poignant" --Anderson...

A rare and adorable look at meerkat pups with renowned wildlife photographer Suzi Eszterhas This gorgeous look behind the lens at wildlife photography offers a unique chance to enter the fascinating world of meerkats. In this companion title to A Leopard...

After 9 years in a refugee camp in Nepal, Amita remembers very little of her homeland, Bhutan. At two years old, she was forced to flee her country when her family was targeted because of their Nepalese heritage. When the camp becomes an unsafe place for...

Dawit's future was bleak in his home country of Eritrea, where he would be forced to join the military. Along with a friend, he makes the difficult decision to flee his home and meet with relatives in Europe. After a dangerous journey and months spent in...

After 9 years in a refugee camp in Nepal, Amita remembers very little of her homeland, Bhutan. At two years old, she was forced to flee her country when her family was targeted because of their Nepalese heritage. When the camp becomes an unsafe place for...

Disappearances and other strange phenomena in the Bermuda Triangle have long inspired speculation. The Bermuda Triangle is a zone formed by connecting points at Florida, Puerto Rico, and Bermuda across the North Atlantic Ocean. From ghost ships to...

Who doesn't love a great mystery? This book presents the eerie accidents and unexplained disappearances that have occurred in the region known as the Bermuda Triangle. Even before it was named, the Bermuda Triangle--roughly bounded by Miami, Bermuda, and...

Madagascar is the story of a young woman's defiance, as well as her triumph in taking a nation into her own hands.Madagascar: The Rise of a Queen tells the story of the Queen that the world tried to erase, weaving a gripping narrative of defiance,...

"Groundbreaking and unforgettable." --Kirkus (starred review) "This is a powerful, eye-opening graphic novel that will foster empathy and understanding in readers of all ages." --The Globe and Mail "In league with Art Spiegelman's Maus and Marjane...

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When one of the most famous paintings in the world is stolen, four young lives are changed, for four very different reasons. The Guy decides to have a house party while his parents are out of town. The Girl is adjusting to life in a new country. The...

The Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, or ISIS, emerged in the Middle East during the first decade of the 2000s. The group vows to wage violent jihad, or holy war, on those who do not adhere to its extremist interpretation of Islamic law. ISIS conquers...

William C. Morris Debut Award Finalist! From debut author Nina Kenwood comes It Sounded Better in My Head, a tender and funny love letter to coming of age, and first love and its confusions, perfect for fans of Booksmart and To All the Boys I've Loved...

Many go into the forest. Only one comes back. 1989, Soviet Estonia. In sixteen-year-old Vik's village--and the cursed forest that looms beyond--danger is everywhere. Soldiers threaten those who so much as dream of dissent. The villagers' words are sharp...

Take a trip to Belgium! Start in the city of Brussels, where you'll find more than 150 museums. Then, dress as a clown and go to the Carnival of Binche. And don't forget to try a famous Belgian waffle! Learn all about Belgium as you explore the country...

Lily Lu and her mom are in South Africa to work with a penguin scientist when an oil spill creates disaster for the local wildlife. What can Lily do to help the penguins?

Lily Lu and her mom are in South Africa to work with a penguin scientist when an oil spill creates disaster for the local wildlife. What can Lily do to help the penguins?

This story is an adapted version of a chapter of The Barefoot Book of Monsters, published in 2003--Copyright page.

When animals die out, the last survivor is called an endling. Readers will discover the moving story of the last Pinta Island tortoise, how it came to extinction, the scientists who cared for and studied it, and what can be done to protect our incredible...

What is it like to live in or visit Australia? What makes Australia's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Australian people.

A short hike turned into a lonely fight for survival as Yang Chen got separated from her friend in the forest. She fought for days to survive, working to find shelter and food--and hoping that someone would find her. Explore the exciting true story of a...

As three friends set out to take a boat to a nearby island, they thought the trip would only last a couple of days. But then their small boat drifted off course, and the boys found themselves lost in the middle of the ocean. Explore the exciting true...

Even an experienced climber like Brian Dickinson faces great odds when they make their way to the top of Everest. And when facing the sun, Brian had an even bigger problem. Blinded by the light, Brian had to make his way down a mountain alone, while...

A short hike turned into a lonely fight for survival as Yang Chen got separated from her friend in the forest. She fought for days to survive, working to find shelter and food--and hoping that someone would find her. Explore the exciting true story of a...

As three friends set out to take a boat to a nearby island, they thought the trip would only last a couple of days. But then their small boat drifted off course, and the boys found themselves lost in the middle of the ocean. Explore the exciting true...

Even an experienced climber like Brian Dickinson faces great odds when they make their way to the top of Everest. And when facing the sun, Brian had an even bigger problem. Blinded by the light, Brian had to make his way down a mountain alone, while...

Sir Anthony van Dyck was known for his paintings of some of the most important people in 17th century England, including King Charles I and his family. Van Dyck was sent to school to learn to be a painter when he was only 10 years old! Readers follow van...

On an expedition to climb Mount Everest, the reader chooses between alternatives throughout the book. Only one series of choices will lead to the top of the mountain and safely home. Illustrated in comic book style and based on real, true-life facts...

For budding young activists, the true story of an intrepid Maltese woman who followed her calling to be an investigative journalist--and refused to back down. As a little girl, Daphne wanted to be a writer, to be brave and use words and pictures to...

Travel along Melbourne's twisting Yarra River in a glorious celebration of Indigenous culture and Australia's unique flora and fauna. As ngua rises, Bunjil soars over mountain ash, flying higher and higher as the wind warms. Below, Birrarung begins its...

In this third book in the Charlie Thorne series from bestselling author Stuart Gibbs, Charlie tracks down Cleopatra's greatest treasure in Egypt.Charlie Thorne is a genius. Charlie Thorne is a renegade. Charlie Thorne isn't going down without a fight...

In this third installment of the New York Times bestselling Charlie Thorne series--which #1 New York Times bestselling author Chris Grabenstein called "a real page-burner"--Charlie tracks down Cleopatra's greatest treasure in Egypt. Charlie Thorne is a...

Orangutans are threatened by the loss of their rainforest habitats and their popularity among illegal pet traders. These things leave many orangutans orphaned. However, there are many organizations that have created centers to help these orphaned animals...

Orangutans are threatened by the loss of their rainforest habitats and their popularity among illegal pet traders. These things leave many orangutans orphaned. However, there are many organizations that have created centers to help these orphaned animals...

Find out what a Galápagos tortoise has in common with a shingleback lizard. Discover what sets a Galápagos tortoise apart from a copperhead snake. Readers will compare and contrast key traits of Galápagos tortoises--their appearance, behavior, habitat,...

Learn all about one of the most unique places on the planet, the Galápagos islands, in this beautifully illustrated children's book. This is the ultimate book about the Galápagos for kids, covering the formation of the islands, the fascinating animals...

Percy Jackson meets Arabian fairy tales in this sequel to Daughters of the Lamp, an epic middle grade fantasy about a girl who becomes the keeper of Ali Baba's treasure. Now in paperback! It's been a year since Sahara Rashad came face to face with El...

Percy Jackson meets Arabian fairy tales in this epic middle grade fantasy series about a girl who becomes the keeper of Ali Baba's treasure--now back with a sequel! It's been a year since Sahara Rashad came face to face with El Ghoula. And now that she's...

Percy Jackson meets Arabian fairy tales in this stunning middle grade fantasy debut about a girl who becomes the guardian of Ali Baba's legendary treasure. Now in paperback! Believe in fairy tales. Sahara Rashad lives by logic. Loves science. And always...