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Beginning readers can learn all about the worldwide phenomenon of Crayola Crayons in this colorful nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read about the history of this beloved company! Who were Edwin Binney and C. Harold Smith and what inspired them to create Crayola crayons? How did children color before crayons existed? In the past century, what other amazing products has Crayola invented? Now you can learn about more than a centurys worth of Crayolas innovations...

"No one knows where the term Underground Railroad came from--there were no trains or tracks, only "conductors" who helped escaping slaves to freedom. Including real stories about "passengers" on the "Railroad," this book chronicles slaves' close calls with bounty hunters, exhausting struggles on the road, and what they sacrificed for freedom. With 80 black-and-white illustrations throughout and a sixteen-page black-and-white photo insert, the Underground...

Six compelling stories about some of the worlds most bewildering disappearances.

Scientists use earthquake, gas, deformation, heat, and lava clues to decide when Mount St. Helens may erupt

Describes 101 science experiments or activities that can be done with household items and easily found ingredients.

"Four terrifying tales of diaster and survival" ---Cover.

Follows the life of the strong-willed queen who ruled England in the time of Shakespeare and the defeat of the Spanish Armada.

"Wild horses thrived for thousands of generations in the mountains, forests, and deserts of the American West. Their family herds existed in environmental harmony until man chose to "manage" them. Since then, every day more of America's wild horses disappear. But courageous people are trying very hard to reverse this, most notably, young people who feel a kinship with these often misunderstood creatures."--

From sixth grade through tenth, Raina copes with a variety of dental problems that affect her appearance and how she feels about herself. Raina just wants to be a normal sixth grader. But one night after girl scouts she trips and falls, severely injuring her two front teeth. What follows is a long and frustrating journey with the on-again, off-again braces, surgery, embarrassing headgear, and even a retainer with fake teeth attached. And on top of...

A true account of a dog named Marley.