Peterson: 1610 books

The Civil War was a bloody four-year battle. Follow the war from the first shots fired on Fort Sumter to General Lee's surrender at Appomattox, and see how America's War Between the States unfolded. Meets Common Core standards for analyzing chronology text structures.

A compilation including short stories, poetry and articles for children on the topic of tolerance, diversity and respect. Colorful photos and images on each page bring the topics to life, making this book ideal for young children.  "The Color of Love" includes the following short...

As the A.N.G.E.L.s gather their forces, so does the other side. Though they were dealt a blow at Black Rock, the Unnaturals are more determined than ever to exterminate the A.N.G.E.L.s, who have been a thorn in their flesh since the ascension of Christ.  Are the A.N.G.E.L.s ready for the battle...

When Daniel Fox woke up one Monday morning at home in New York City, he thought it would be a day like any other. Little did he know that it was the day he would die. After a day witnessing the murder of an old man and being kidnapped from the Museum of Ancient History, Daniel Fox ends up in a waiting...

A Lesson in Saying Sorry A day at the water park turns messy for some Veggie friends. Can LarryBoy and Alfred lend a hand and save the day? This is a Level One I Can Read! book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. It aligns with guided reading level J and will be of interest to children Pre-K to 3rd grade.

CCBC’s Best Books for Kids & Teens (Fall 2016) — Commended 2016 VOYA Top Shelf Fiction Selection A teen girl’s quest to find her mother leads her to the big city, and gives her the courage to fulfill her dream of becoming a jockey. Evangeline “Evie” Gibb lives a seemingly charmed...

Clare Keane is fourteen years old when her mother dies of pneumonia in the tenement room they share in turn-of-the-century Cork, Ireland. Left with two younger brothers, her closest family thousands of miles away in St. Paul, Minnesota, Clare begins a dangerous journey that takes her from Cork through...

Throughout the ages, cunning and brave heroes have reached deep inside themselves to find the strength to triumph over long odds. Aspiring black belts will love this action-packed collection of twenty-six stories about the great heroes of the martial arts and their many paths to victory. The...

Abandoned by her father during the Depression, eleven-year-old Elsie lives in the garage behind her old house with her mother, grandmother Nan and out-of-work uncle. Elsie's friend Scoop accompanies her as she searches for her father in the city, encountering unfriendly hobos, food lines and shantytowns....

This story, Joey Loves His Sister, is about two orphan children who, after running away from the orphanage, find a couple who learn to love them. They see the good in Joey and realize that he is an honest boy who takes responsibility seriously. The pictures are quick sketches author has done to show how alive she can make the story for a small child as it is read to him.

An acrobatic colt joins his young master and his friend in a soccer game, proving unusual understanding and talent for the game. When his skill gains media attention, Fergus Bobby and Ramon are sent on a tour to promote soccer in the US. All is well until a conniving rodeo stock dealer and his bumbling...

The price of freedom is getting high. A bored and restless 15-year-old named Floyd Wolf foolishly ingests a powerful psychoactive drug called Blue Horse, but he isn't prepared for the ensuing mental chaos that permanently alters his perceptions. When the coincidental death of his mother further burdens...

It all goes down at the shop. Well at least thats the thinking of Tashelle Jeahns a talented hairstylist at one of the busiest salons in south Florida. TaShelle thinks that the drama around her doesnt affect her but when a single event turns into a chain of downward spiraling events, Tashelle has...

Magazine editor and amateur sleuth Maggie Fiori returns in a “deliciously entertaining” mystery that takes her into her own dark family history (Naomi Hirahara).   San Francisco magazine editor Maggie Fiori is stunned when she receives a package from her Aunt Phoebe containing evidence that her...