And so, in 1791, he wrote to Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, who had signed the Declaration of Independence. Banneker attacked the institution of slavery and dared to call Jefferson a hypocrite for owning slaves. Jefferson responded. This is the story of Benjamin Banneker--his science, his politics, his morals, and his extraordinary correspondence with Thomas Jefferson. Illustrated in full-page scratchboard and oil paintings by Caldecott Honor artist Brian Pinkney.

    The arrival of a mysterious package on her doorstep just before her tenth birthday launches Wynnie on an adventure.

    Joshua and his family, runaway slaves from a tobacco plantation in Kentucky, follow the Underground Railroad to freedom.

    Selections include favorite frights from Florence Parry Heide, Bobbi Katz, and Ogden Nash as well as some original shivers specially cooked up for this volume by Marc Brown. Guaranteed to make even the most wide-eyed, white-knuckled youngster let loose with a giggle, Scared Silly! is sure to cast a warm glow at Halloween and all year long.

    When his parents promise that he can get a puppy if he can stay out of trouble for just one day, Desmond Diz Aster tries his best, but a burglar almost spoils his efforts.

    She's stranded next to creepy William Spear in the worst homeroom, and her "best friend" is suddenly snobby. Liza's happy to have Bridget as a friend--until Bridget makes friends with William. And Liza has to make a choice.

    Glimpses of wildlife intimately convey the scale of the Great Plains inside magnificently graphic and bold paintings that reverberate with meaning in this stunning, dramatic account. Full color.

    Our people were kings and queens . . . poets and mathematicians . . . artists who built beautiful statues . . . “Our People celebrates the legacy of African Americans through an intimate conversation between a contemporary father and daughter. As they explore together the history of their people, from Ancient Africa through slavery to present day, they share a special bond—with each other, with the past, and with the heroic individuals who are part of our heritage. An inspiring book about both history and possibility, Our People will inspire young readers to imagine their past and envision the realities of their futures.

    Nancy Larson, With Roseann Paolino, With Dee Dee Wescoatt,Other Format, English-language edition,Pages:736,Pub by Harcourt Achieve