Ariel and her mother, a famous 19th-century aeronaut, fly their balloon in a suspense-filled race. "A fast-action story based on an actual event]. . . . Balloon fact and lingo are nicely woven into the story line, and the] pictures add historical flavor." 'BL. A Reading Rainbow Selection Now the beloved characters and adventures from this popularline of books come to life with I Can Read Boo…
Recently named "Woman of the Century" in a survey conducted by the National Women's Hall of Fame, Eleanor Roosevelt wrote her hugely popular syndicated column "My Day" for over a quarter of that century, from 1936 to 1962. This collection brings together for the first time in a single volume the most memorable of those columns, written with singular wit, elegance, compassion, and insight—ever…
Meets the Moffats. There is Sylvie, the oldest, the cleverest, and-most days at least-the responsible one; Joey, who though only twelve is the man of the house... Sometimes; Janey, who has terrific upside-down way of looking at the world; And Rufus, who may be the littlest but always gets in the biggest trouble.
With interviews and insinghts from both grandparents and new parents, this hanbook can help you share even more in the joy of the brand.