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When Starflight is kidnapped by the NightWings he finds that the kingdom of his birth is a miserable place, full of terrible secrets--and that, with his fellow dragonets too far away to help, the fate of two kingdoms rests in his talons.

Callie rides an emotional roller coaster while serving on the stage crew for a middle school production of Moon over Mississippi as various relationships start and end, and others never quite get going. From Raina Telgemeier, the #1 New York Times bestselling, multiple Eisner Award-winning author of Smile, Sisters, and Guts! Callie loves theater. And while she would totally try out for her middle school's production of Moon over Mississippi, she...

"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Libya"--Provided by publisher.

"Explores the geography, history, government, economy, people, and culture of Cuba"--Provided by publisher.

In this version of a traditional tale, Senor Calavera arrives at Grandma Beetle's door, ready to take her to the next life, but after helping her count, in English and Spanish, as she makes her birthday preparations, he changes his mind. Includes Spanish words or phrases.

The Bad Guys, Mr. Wolf, Mr. Shark, Mr. Snake, and Mr. Piranha, want to be heroes, and they decide that the way to do it is free the 200 dogs in the city dog pound--but their plan soon goes awry.

Located along the northwestern edge of Africa, Morocco’s proximity to both Europe and the Middle East has led it to develop a unique culture throughout its history. Readers will explore the nation’s entire history, from its earliest settlement to its time as a site of European colonization to its current status as the only monarchy in North Africa. They will also get a close look at the diverse wildlife of its mountains, deserts, and beaches,...

Introduces the earth's largest ocean, and provides instructions for an activity to demonstrate how the tropical storms known as typhoons spin.

Describes the history, natural features, geography, government, people, and culture of Nigeria, including the country's many ethnic groups and festivals.

A chain of islands spanning one eighth of the planet's total circumference, Indonesia is the largest and most populous country of southeast Asia. Readers will explore this country's fascinating history, from its prehistoric settlement to its colonization and eventual independence. They will also get an up-close look at life in modern-day Indonesia, from where people live to what they eat and how they spend their free time.