Washoe County Library System

During the Revolutionary War, a young boy volunteers for a dangerous misson. Betsy Ross has finished a new flag for General Washington. The flag might help to rally the freezing soldiers camped with Washington in Valley Forge. But British troops are everywhere and anyone trying to deliver the flag may be captured and shot as a spy. Could a boy make a journey without getting caught? Ben sets out in a blinding snow storm in an effort to bring the...

"Discover exciting information about one of the most popular sports in the world! See how games like soccer have been played for thousands of years. Learn about Pelé and Mia Hamm, two of the best soccer players ever! There are even tips on playing soccer. You might learn a new practice drill or a new way to improve your own soccer skills!" -- p. [4] of cover.

Explores many aspects of the ocean environment, from coral reefs to deep seas, to sandy shores. Provides interesting facts about animal life in the ocean, including dolphins, sharks, whales, starfish and more.

Jack is disappointed when his mother tells him that he can't do all the wild and fun things he has planned when a toddler visits. In the end, Jack finds out that having fun just takes some creativity.

Frank, an adventurous little frog, is playing with his friends, when suddenly his ball flies off and bounces into the house of a giant. Frank's friends are too scared to help him get his ball back, so he sneaks into the huge house all by himself. Little Frank hopes he can find his ball before the big giant comes back.

A boy enjoys his car trip to the country to visit his grandparents.

Jessica's mother has sent her to spend the summer with her aunt and uncle in the country. At first she hates the country, but then she meets a special pony that has been rescued from an animal shelter.

What a child does in the course of a simple happy day.