Esperanza and her mother are forced to leave their life of wealth and privilege in Mexico to go work in the labor camps of Southern California, where they must adapt to the harsh circumstances facing Mexican farm workers on the eve of the Great Depression.

Divided into two separate land areas that are separated by the South China Sea, Malaysia has a unique structure that helps shape its culture and government. Readers will take a trip to this Southeast Asian nation to learn about its rich culture and fascinating history. They will find out how the country is run and what life is like for the people living there. They will also tour Malaysia{u2019}s beautiful wilderness areas to get a closer look at...

The wondrous days of Chanukah come to life through the eyes of a young child, whose family gathering grows bigger and bigger as the holiday progresses.

Simple text introduces readers to solar and lunar eclipses. Includes information about why eclipses occur, how often they occur, and how young readers can find more information so they can experience an eclipse themselves.

Photographs and text explore such inventions as the wheel, gears, levers, clocks, telephones, and rocket engines.

When the government of the magic world and authorities at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry refuse to believe in the growing threat of a freshly revived Lord Voldemort, fifteen-year-old Harry Potter finds support from his loyal friends in facing the evil wizard and other new terrors.

Lift-up flaps help the reader to solve the 21 riddles.

An introduction to astrology that explains each zodiac sign and provides information on ascending houses, personalities, relationships, and how the zodiac influences one's life.

In this book, young readers will learn about monarch butterflies and their winter life cycle.