Marcolino practices his scales everyday at the same time. His mom hopes he will become a grand pianist, although Marcolino wants to be anything but. With Grandpa's help Marcolino finds a way to realize his own musical dreams . . . and learns his mom's true feelings about piano lessons.

Piano Piano was named a 2008 USBBY Outstanding International Book.

"It all adds up to a highly satisfying uncovering of a parent's feet of clay."
— Publishers Weekly

Discover one of Australia's unique creatures—the platypus. Follow a female platypus as she hunts for food, finds a mate, builds shelter, and cares for her pups.

"Richly detailed . . ."
— Booklist

"An interesting informational read or read-aloud for the young animal lover."
— Kirkus Reviews

Tulip and Snuggle like to sing rabbit songs and play rabbit games when their owners, Grace and Peter, are away. One day Tulip figures out how to open their cage, and then the fun begins! First the rabbits are happy to simply explore they house but soon they are completing household chores so the family will have more time to spend with them. Washing the dishes, folding the laundry, making a tuna casserole-no task is too large for these big-hearted bunnies.

When her mother dies, Brigitte is sent to live in Paris where she helps her aunt and uncle in their café. Her new life seems strange and interesting. When Brigitte befriends Paco, the young circus performer from the Cirque Medrano who poses from the temperamental Spanish artist Pablo Picasso, she is drawn into a web of international intrigue.

"Scott's historical novel for readers in fifth-through-ninth grades was inspired by Picasso's famous painting, Family of Saltimbanques, and mixes history, mystery, and art into an interesting story of amazing adventures that will keep pages turning."
&mdashParent Wise Austin

"[P]laces an interesting historical moment within the grasp of middle-schoolers."
&mdashKirkus Reviews

"An agreeable introduction to an unusual political, artistic, and social world."
&mdashBooklist

Around the world, children live in community with others, sharing homes, resources, and experiences with their neighbors. Through vivid photographs and heart-warming text, this book celebrates what it means to be a neighbor the whole world over.

Readers learn how different creatures of the sea create and detect electricity.

Perfect for soccer stars, this book features simple rhymes to help young readers count to fifteen. One ball, two keepers, three referees, and more add up to a great game.

Detective Stella Brite is about to tackle the case of a lifetime. Can she and her ace assistant Max solve the mystery of dark matter? Humorous illustrations and a clever story shed light on one of today's greatest scientific mysteries.

"This wins high marks for its clear, specific introduction to one of modern astronomy's great puzzles."
— Kirkus Reviews

"A clever mixture of mystery picture book and science lesson."
— School Library Journal

Students, teachers, and administrators from the Biloxi Public Schools share their stories from the days preceding Hurricane Katrina to those first days of recovery after the storm.

"The impact of the storm on the families of Biloxi and their struggles to rebuild their lives are vividly portrayed. Ultimately, the book emphasizes the resilience of children and the healing power of art."
— School Library Journal

25% of the proceeds from the sale of each book will be donated to the Biloxi Public Schools.

Sam and his grandpa relive the Samson's adventures on the high seas. Kathleen Benner Duble uses actual events to weave a tale about the Samson and its many voyages, from witnessing the Titanic's demise to the rescue of Shakleton's men to an appearance at the 1933 Chicago World's Fair.

A mix of sepia tones and lush watercolors place readers on the high seas at the helm of adventure.

"[H]eartwarming . . ."
–Kirkus Reviews

"[A] compelling introduction to maritime history . . . engrossing"
–Booklist