A beautiful collection of poetic and imaginative Icelandic legends, Iceland's particular geography, its long nights and savage weather, led to the development of a unique oral tradition, from which grew the famous Icelandic family sagas.

Traitor Dency Wright overhears her Uncle Samuel talking to a British spy. She learns that British soldiers are secretly marching toward Pepperell. They are on their way to ambush the minutemen gathering at Lexington. Her father, brother, and the men of Pepperell are those minutemen. With no time to waste, Dency rides through the night, rallying the townspeople to come and fight. "The British are coming We must stop the enemy a Jewett's Bridge " At dawn, the women, children and old men of Pepperell are ready to fight, but Dency knows they are no match for a trained militia. It is up to her...

Love animals? Make your passion your profession with this comprehensive guide that reveals a whole host of careers that work hands-on with animals of all shapes, sizes, and species in the tenth book in the Be What You Want series.

Do you remember what career you dreamed of having when you were a kid? Right up there along with firefighter, doctor, and astronaut, you'll find veterinarian as one of the top kid's dream jobs. This usually stems from that childhood love of a beloved pet or even the adventure of visiting the exotic animals at the zoo. But there are so many other careers that are...