They called her 'Minty.'
When she grew up, she became Harriet Tubman, the courageous and heroic woman who helped hundreds of slaves escape to freedom through the Underground Railroad. But she was just a little girl for a while-and this is her story. Minty, short for Araminta, was a feisty and headstrong young slave, whose rebellious spirit often got her into trouble. She told stories to her doll, released animals from traps, and, above all, dreamed of running away. And when her father began to teach her the skills necessary for escape, she listened carefully, and learned. . . .
*'Rich with melodrama, suspense, pathos, and, of course, a powerful vision of freedom. This exquisitely crafted book resonates well beyond its few pages.'-Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Winner of the Coretta Scott King Award
An ALA Notable Book
As they begin fifth grade, Rupert and Amelia discover that their teacher, Miss Switch, is a witch. Using his scientific mind, Rupert helps her solve a spooky dilemma. In return, the witch teaches Rupert and Amelia some magic. But soon Miss Switch disappears, and another teacher takes her place. One night that winter, a dark figure delivers a strange bottle to the children. Scientific curiosity leads Rupert to take the cork out. Suddenly, the bottle releases an ugly demon, Mordo, who plans to kidnap a whole class from Pepperdine Elementary School. Only a witch, only Miss Switch, can stop him. How can they contact her? Barbara Brooks Wallace's two novels, The Trouble With Miss Switch and Miss Switch to the Rescue have had lasting popularity with young adults across the country. The stories were also made into an animated Weekend Special for television. Narrator Jeff Woodman's performance adds extra drama to the adventures of the unforgettable witch and her young friends.
Could you survive alone, for 2 months at sea in a dugout canoe?In 1846, James Morrill survived a shipwreck on Australia’s north coast. Though the young sailor was then embraced by the local Indigenous community, in Modern-Day Castaway, Michael Atkinson asks, ‘Could James have built a vessel and made the perilous journey to a historic rescue haven in the Torres Strait?’
With the cyclone season fast approaching, Alone Australia contestant and solo adventurer, Mike Atkinson, sets sail on an extraordinary 1500-kilometre journey to the northern tip of Australia. His aim: to live entirely off the land and sea.
As malnourishment drains his body, Mike navigates his failing dugout canoe through the treacherous waters of the Great Barrier Reef, and along the wild and unforgiving coastline of Cape York. From crocodile defence tactics, to calamitous canoe failure, to fishing with adapted Indigenous tools, Modern-Day Castaway journals Mike’s epic struggle for survival.
This is a truly unique book. A cross between Tom Hanks Castaway (although this story is real, not fiction!), a genuine shipwrecked sailor’s tale and Mike’s awe-inspiring journey of discovery.
Ever ride a train on an elevated track around a zoo, an airport, or an amusement park? If so, you’ve traveled by monorail. In this book, new readers will see many scenic aerial views offered by the off-the-ground trains that move on single rails.
Children will explore monster machines including a bulldozer, tractor, big rig, monster truck and mores. From a bulldozer to a monster truck, this exciting book teaches children all about big, powerful machines! Other books in the Photo Fun Fact Series include: Barnyard Babies, Rescue Ready, and Peek-A-Boo At The Zoo.
Offers readers a close-up look at monster trucks. With fun facts and engaging discussion topics, this short audiobook provides a thrilling overview of this exciting vehicle.
Revving up a ramp and then flying over parked cars. This is just one monster truck stunt. The supercharged machine exists to show off, and to do so in extreme fashion. The monster trucks in this book will shock elementary-age readers with their jumps, spins, and more!
Crunch! Monster trucks can crush cars with ease! This title for beginning readers introduces basic facts about these mighty machines through simple, predictable text and colorful photos. Features point out monster truck parts and tricks to support the text. This low-level title is sure to boost young students as they begin to read independently!
A monster truck rolls over a car and crunches it under its huge wheels. Monster trucks are giant pickup trucks that can race around a track. Kids will roar with excitement as monster trucks dominate this book’s pages.
