Journey along with Dr. Meg Lowman, a scientist who, with the help of slings, suspended walkways, and mountain-climbing equipment, has managed to ascend into one of our planet's least accessible and most fascinating ecosystems--the rain-forest canopy. "Fresh in outlook and intriguing in details, this book will strengthen any library collection on the rainforest."--Booklist

Harper Jessup is an avid reader, and when her parents become "migrants for God" she must keep her books secret. As Harper grows older and realizes how valuable reading is to her, she comes to understand that her parents' radical efforts in favor of educational censorship are related to a quest for control within their own family. And so Harper finds she must make the hardest choice of all. "Sure to be controversial, prepare for a stimulating conversation."--The New Advocate

Lasky pens this colorfully illustrated biography of the Greek philosopher and scientist Eratosthenes, who compiled the first geography book and accurately measured the globe's circumference.

In the midst of war, Eglantine unwittingly becomes a spy for Kludd, leader of the Pure Ones (a group of evil owls). She is brainwashed by an owl sent by the Pure Ones to infiltrate the Great Ga'Hoole Tree. Her odd behavior eventually attracts attention, and Soren and his friends vow to find out what's wrong with Eglantine. They ultimately learn what happened and help her reverse the effects of the brainwashing. Kludd continues to battle against the Guardians of Ga'Hoole for control of their tree. In the end, Kludd and his forces are defeated. But his conflict with Soren is not yet over.

shared copy] The Starbuck family isanything butordinary. There are two sets of Starbuck twins: preteens Liberty and July, and their little sisters Charly and Molly. But even more extraordinary is the fact that all four children have the ability to teleflash they can talk to each other without saying a word It's a power that comes in handy whenever these adventurous kids are on the trail of a villian.
When the Starbuck family moves to a houseboat in the Florida Keys, Liberty and July discover they share a wonderful telepathic link with the dolphins in the area. When they find that...

shared copy] The Starbuck family isanything butordinary. There are two sets of Starbuck twins: preteens Liberty and July, and their little sisters Charly and Molly. But even more extraordinary is the fact that all four children have the ability to teleflash they can talk to each other without saying a word It's a power that comes in handy whenever these adventurous kids are on the trail of a villian.
Before the Starbuck family embarks on a trip to NewMexico, a whisper comes through the wind to Liberty. It leads her and her twin, July, to an ancient hillside dwellingthat was the...

shared copy] The Starbuck family isanything butordinary. There are two sets of Starbuck twins: preteens Liberty and July, and their little sisters Charly and Molly. But even more extraordinary is the fact that all four children have the ability to teleflash they can talk to each other without saying a word It's a power that comes in handy whenever these adventurous kids are on the trail of a villian.
Whentwins Liberty and Julyaccompany their father on a business trip to London, a mysterious voice starts speaking through their teleflashing channels. Who is trying to contact them,...

Join the owls in their quest to safeguard the owl kingdom from the encroaching evil! Out of the darkness a hero will rise! Ever since Soren was kidnapped and taken to the St Aegolius School for Orphaned Owls, he has longed to see his sister Eglantine again

The wolf pup Faolan was born with a twisted paw, a slight defect that caused his wolf clan to abandon him in the forest to die. But Faolan, with the help of the grizzly bear who raised him as her own, survived. Now he's made it back to his clan as a gnaw wolf, the lowest ranking pack member. And the hardships are just beginning. HC: Scholastic. (Trade)

A vision of dignity and freedom and a powerful role model for girls and women of all races

"This impressive picture book will delight young readers as it gives a sense of this remarkable woman and the times in which she lived." -- SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL (starred review)

"Lasky's engaging account moves smoothly through events in Walker's life. . . . The illustrations . . . are attractive and rich in historical detail." -- BOOKLIST (starred review)