By: Pegi Deitz Shea

"Thirteen-year-old Laotian Mai Yang and her grandmother have survived the war that killed Mai's parents and 10 years in a Thai camp for Hmong refugees, so Mai is excited when immigration to the U.S.

Product description: A truck horn sounds through Armando's neighborhood near the city dump. Señor David is back, setting up school on a blue tarp spread on the ground.

By: Denize Lauture
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Product description: Six island children are running at daybreak over the hills, through the fields, across the city square — to school! Never before has the love of learning (and learning together) been such a joyous time.

By: Bruce McMillan

Ever noticed sea birds at the beach? There's a quiet place on a Maine beach especially for least terns, an endangered bird whose survival is preserved by this retreat.

By: David Adler
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Jeffrey Bones narrates this easy-to-read mystery that begins with his preparation for his grandfather's birthday celebration, introduces a lost present, and ultimately moves to a satisfying resolution.

By: David Adler
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Lighthearted illustrations help the straightforward text clarify a tough concept: fractions.

By: David Adler
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While her father is away, Amy's mother must get a job. But it's not the usual kind of employment; Amy's mom becomes a professional baseball player!

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