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When school is out, Alisa spends each day with her sister, who works in a medical clinic. But Alisa feels alone and out of place. One day, she sees a new face -- a stray cat. After five days, they become friends and she names him Cinco. Together, they get involved in the activities at the medical clinic -- and make more friends along the way.

Your heart is racing, palms are sweaty, and you cant stop shaking. What is this feeling? It's fear! From creepy crawlers to speaking in front of a crowd, this series dives into a circus of fears that gets under people's skin. These hi-lo adventures are a perfect way to explore the science of fear. Struggling readers in grades 6 and 7 won't be able to put down these accessible books written at a 3rd and 4th grade reading level.

This evocative follow-up to Brankovic3s acclaimed debut, The Grand Hotel of Feelings, takes children on a fantastical journey of reflection and self-acceptance. Lika has never given much thought to her shadow. Sometimes it3s long, sometimes it3s short . . . but it's never anything more than a shadow. That is until the day it starts acting strangely. When Lika waves a hand, Shadow raises a foot. When Lika sits down, Shadow stands up. Lika tries to hide, but the smaller she makes herself, the bigger Shadow becomes. When Shadow whisks Lika off to a curious land of shadowsCand right into a spooky shadow circusCshe must look deep inside herself to find her way back home.

Would you like to travel to ancient Rome? What about visiting Manhattan before there were any skyscrapers? This fun series takes readers on a journey through different eras in the history of some of the worldÎs biggest cities. Narrative text shares historical facts while colourful illustrations show off buildings and people from the time period. Thought-provoking questions, bonus facts, and a timeline add even more to make this series a real trip!

From pigeons perching in parks to squirrels scurrying across streets, cities are full of critters! In this fun series, beginning readers will learn how common urban animals find food, make homes, and get along with humans in their downtown homes. Features list the species commonly found in cities, highlight favourite foods, and call out places they use for homes. Young students will love this fact-filled introduction to the cosmopolitan creatures found just down the block!

Willadeene's farm is in the middle of nowhere and that's how she likes it. She plants her vegetables and enjoys her quiet life. One day, a man knocks on her door and offers to buy the farm. But she refuses. Soon, buildings rise all around her, and crowded streets with honking horns surround her. Still, she continues to plant her vegetables until she grows old, and her garden grows wild. She now fears that she will be forced to sell the farm, until another knock on the door brings a surprise.

The Civil War (1861?1865) was America3s most divisive and bloody war. It remains burned in historic records and the country3s consciousness. Civil War: A New Nation Is Tested is an eight-volume set that examines the history, politics, people, and pain of this crucial historic event. Captivating images and informative text tell the story of a war that split the country apart and how it was knitted back together.

This series introduces young readers to places they might visit with their class. Simple sentences are paired with vibrant images to expand the reader's knowledge of words related to the destination.

Societies around the globe have produced an astounding array of captivating myths that continue to fascinate and entertain members of each new generation. Among the best-known of these stories are those that tell how Earth and humans came to be; how the gods fought destructive wars in the heavens; and how stalwart human heroes fought dragons, one-eyed giants, demons, and other monstrous creatures. Classic tales from Greece, Rome, Scandinavia, Egypt, China, India, Central America, and elsewhere are colourfully retold in this volume.

Three fairy tales are retold with a modern twist, one that encourages children to expand their dreams and tackle their challenges beyond traditional gender roles. Our strong protagonists have no need for a prince or anyone to save them!