Who Was Walt Disney?

Highlights the life and accomplishments of the famous cartoonist who created Mickey Mouse, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and Bambi and was the owner of Walt Disney Studios and Disneyland.

Who Was Neil Armstrong?

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon and, to an audience of over 450 million people, proclaimed his step a giant leap for mankind. This Eagle Scout built his own model planes as a little boy and then grew up to be a test pilot for experimental aircraft before becoming an astronaut.

Who Was Steve Jobs?

Examines the life and accomplishments of computer industry pioneer Steve Jobs, a founder of Apple Computer, Inc.

Who Was Thomas Alva Edison?

Black-and-white illustrations on every spread and a lower reading level than other biographies in this age group makes this a highly accessible biography for upper elementary students.

Who Was Leonardo Da Vinci?

Presents the life and accomplishments of the famous artist, scientist, engineer, and inventor.

Who Was Michael Jackson?

Born in Gary, Indiana, on August 29, 1958, Michael Jackson was definitely not a regular kid. A superstar with The Jackson 5 before he was eight years old, he became the King of Pop as a solo artist. Michael was a creative--yet deeply troubled--genius who always remained devoted to his art right up until his death is 2009 before a much anticipated tour. He had a pitch-perfect voice and footwork that his idol Fred Astaire admired. Who will ever forget the Moonwalk? Kids today who only know Jackson through video performances are nevertheless fascinated by him. Megan Stine provides a sensitive, fair-minded depiction of this unique music legend.

Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr.?

With clearly written text that explains this tumultuous time in history and 80 black-and-white illustrations, this Who Was biography celebrates the vision and the legacy of a remarkable man.

Who Was Louis Armstrong?

Explores how a tough black kid from New Orleans became an amazing jazz musician and band leader at a pivotal time in American history.

Who Was Mark Twain?

The fascinating life of the humorist, narrator, and social observer best known as the author of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is captured candidly in an enjoyable biography for kids who are not quite ready for long, in-depth life histories.

Who Was Anne Frank?

An easy-to-read biography looks closely at Anne Frank's life before the secret annex, what life was like in hiding from the Nazis, and the legacy of her diary.

Who Was Genghis Khan?

Named Temujin at birth by his nomadic family in early Mongolia, the great Genghis Khan used his skill and cunning to create the Mongol Empire and conquer almost the entire continent of Asia. As ruler of the largest empire in human history, he was as respected as he was feared. Learn more about the man and the legend in Who Was Genghis Khan?

Who Was Harry Houdini?

In addition to his well-known exploits as an escape artist, Harry Houdini was a famous movie star and the first pilot to fly a plane in Australia. Illustrated throughout, this well-told biography is full of details about Houdini that will intrigue kids.

Who Was Albert Einstein?

Black-and-white illustrations on every spread and a lower reading level than other biographies in this age group makes this a highly accessible biography for upper elementary students.

Who Was Nelson Mandela?

As a child he dreamt of changing South Africa; as a man he changed the world. Nelson Mandela spent his life battling apartheid and championing a peaceful revolution. He spent twenty-seven years in prison and emerged as the inspiring leader of the new South Africa. He became the country's first black president and went on to live his dream of change. This is an important and exciting addition to the Who Was...? series.

Who Was Dr. Seuss?

Highlights the life and accomplishments of the children's author and illustrator Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss.

Tut's Mummy ─ Lost ... and Found

Describes the burial of the Pharaoh Tutankhamen and the discovery of his long-lost tomb by archaeologists more than 3,000 years later.

How I Went from Bad to Verse

Roses are red, Violets are blue, Zack can't stop rhyming: Now what will he do?

Anne Frank's Chestnut Tree

Hidden away in their Secret Annex in Amsterdam during World War II, Anne Frank and her family could not breathe fresh air or see the blue sky for years. But through an attic window Anne could see the branches of a tall chestnut tree. This small glimpse of nature gave Anne hope and courage. It inspired her writing, which, in turn, inspired the whole world. Jane Kohuth explores Anne Frank's strong belief in the healing power of nature in this Step 3 leveled reader biography for newly independent readers ages 58.

Mr. Harrison Is Embarrassin'!

Mr. Harrison, the tech guy at Ella Mentry School, can fix anything: computers, phones, pencil sharpeners. He can also build anything..including a solar-powered umbrella. But when the power goes out in the school, and everyone is yelling and screaming and freaking out in the dark--can they count on Mr. Harrison to save the day?

Soccer on Sunday (Original MTH #52, Merlin Mission #24)

Miss Daisy Is Crazy!

Teachers and students will enjoy this early chapter book series about A.J., a boy who hates school, and his weird experiences at school with his unpredictable teachers.

All About the Dragons

Dragons galore fill the pages of this Level 2 Ready-to-Read story based on the DreamWorks movie How to Train Your Dragon 2!

Secret Admirer

It's Valentine's Day in Green Lawn! But Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose just aren't feeling the love this year. Valentine's Day was so much more fun when they were little. Then they each start getting messages and clues from a secret admirer! Can the kids figure out who wants to be their Valentine? The alphabet is over, but the mysteries continue in this eighth A to Z Mysteries Super Edition, featuring a 26-letter secret message hidden in the illustrations.

Hungry, Hungry Sharks

A simple discussion of the kinds of sharks and their behavior

The Trojan Horse ─ How the Greeks Won the War

Details the dramatic end to the ten-year siege of Troy using vivid watercolor paintings to outline the clever Greek ploy that got them into the impregnable city

April Fools' Fiasco

Celebrate 20 years of A to Z Mysteries! No foolin! Its the first of April in Green Lawn! Mr. Paskey, owner of the Book Nook, plays an April Fools Day prank on Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose. They hatch a plan to get back at him, but then the bookstore is robbedno joke! Can the kids track down the crook? Or will this April Fools be an April fail? The alphabet may be over, but the mysteries continue in this ninth A to Z Mysteries Super Edition, featuring a 26-letter secret message hidden in the illustrations.

Flat Stanley at Bat

A latest early reader tale starring the whimsical Flat Stanley finds him trying out for the baseball team and outwitting the best players until the fairness of his "flat-vantage" is called into question.