Moira Rose Donohue

Presents the stories of three amazing animals, including Einstein the genius parrot, Otis the skydiving dog, and Mudslinger a performing pig.

What do one kangaroo, two dogs, and three pigs have in common? They're heroes! Meet Lulu the kangaroo, who rescues her owner from a dangerous accident. Then read the amazing story of Maggie and Pilot, two dogs who rely on each other. Finally, discover three amazing pigs and learn how each hog is a hero in his own way.

"Black American jazz drummer William Henry "Chick" Webb led one of the big bands of the swing era, earning him the nickname the "King of the Savoy.""-- Provided by publisher.

Go inside the Oval Office during the Civil Rights Movement to see the challenges faced by President Lyndon B. Johnson, how he responded to difficult issues, and how he shaped the country during this pressing time in office. Detailed maps Glossary of key words Index Reviewed Table of contents Presidential Perspectives takes you into the Oval Office during some of the most pivotal moments in US history. See this history through the eyes of the presidents...

"Making Smart Money Choices explores helpful financial decision-making processes, how to wisely borrow money, how to distinguish between needs and wants, and how to avoid scams. Features include worksheets, key takeaways, a glossary, further readings, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO."-- Amazon.com.

"Amazing birds are all around, just waiting to be found.  Packed with clear and colorful photographs, this fun and easy-to-use book helps you find, identify, and understand a variety of feathered friends, from waddling ducks to chirping chickadees - many of them right in your neighborhood!" -- Back cover.

A pig that does math tricks. A parrot that seems to know what she's saying. A flying pig... um, pug. These animals know what it means to be in the spotlight. Meet Mudslinger the superstar pig, Einstein the parrot genius, and Otis the skydiving dog. Read the stories of these three amazing animal superstars in Parrot Genius! Perfect for kids aging out of early readers, National Geographic Kids Chapters are written in simple prose appropriate to kids...

This engaging book describes blues music's key characteristics, history, and place in popular music today. It also feature an "Artist Spotlight" special feature, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers book is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2–3 and interest levels of grades 3–5.

Get ready to be dazzled! This lively reference book for the younger set introduces a fascinating variety of Earth's rocks, minerals, gemstones, fossils, and shells--from granite to gold, marble to malachite, and conchs to clams. Discover how rocks are formed, the three kinds of rocks, and the difference between rocks and minerals. Learn how rocks and minerals are used in art, architecture, industry, and science. Then journey to the oceans to explore...

"Paintings of ten African animals, including lions, zebras, and elephants, are accompanied by nature facts. Each animal portrait is painted by a student from the How to Draw a Lion program, a nonprofit art education program that provides art classes for children in sub-Saharan Africa"-- Provided by publisher.