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Jill Keppeler
Maria and Mike are bored. They like visiting their aunt on her ranch, but there’s only so much to do, and they can’t even play Minecraft. But when a mysterious…
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Mike and Maria enjoy being able to visit their cozy base in the Minecraft-themed world they discovered. But they can see some distant hills from its windows, and they have…
"This book, created for a high/low audience, is packed with fascinating information about earthquakes. Includes resources"--
Maria and Mike are prepared for another adventure in the world of Minecraft–at least, they think they are. The sister and brother venture back into the special cave that contains…
Brother and sister Mike and Maria have found their way out of the Minecraft cave system in which they discovered a magical portal from their world. Now they have a…
Using their new Minecraft map, Maria and Mike bring their friends Kiara, Adam, and Rose along for their new adventure into Minecraft world.
Maria, Mike, and their friends head for their first Minecraft village, ready for some trading and building. But when all the baby villagers–and Amaya–vanish, they’ll have to figure out how…
With upgraded tools, weapons, and armor, Maria, Mike, Kiera, Adam, and Rose hope to be ready for their first trip into Minecraft’s fiery, dangerous second dimension.
When Maria, Mike, Kiera, Adam, and Rose come across a massive woodland mansion, they know they will have to be prepared before they set foot in its dark, spooky halls…
Sixteenth-century Hungarian noblewoman Elizabeth Bathory became known as the Blood Countess after being accused of torturing and killing numerous young women. She was never convicted of these crimes, but accounts…
Who were the leaders of the ancient Maya? How did their political system work? Readers will learn the answers to these questions and more as they explore the evidence left…
For most of history, women have been confined to their households, and to lives without equal rights or equal opportunities. This volume introduces readers to the women of the suffrage…
As news media has moved past the requirement of using established, trusted sources, and as the cry of fake news is used for both false sources and facts that people…
Starting in late 2019 and continuing into 2020, the illness known as COVID-19 changed our lives–and the way we look at and interact with the world around us–forever. This in-depth…
China, one of the largest countries in the world, is full of natural wonders of many kinds. From the peak of Huangshan, the Yellow Mountain, to the subterranean beauty of…
Sharks are among Earth’s oldest creatures. They appeared at least 420 million years ago–that’s 200 million years before the first dinosaurs! These organisms were quite different than the ferocious marine…
Thomas Jefferson is known as the writer of the Declaration of Independence and a champion of democracy, but there was much more to his life than just his writing. From…
There’s no denying it: board and card games are hot right now. In fact, they’re one of the most popular leisure activities around. Kickstarter, the largest funding platform for creative…
No one should take for granted the fact that Americans have the opportunity to say what we feel about issues. Young readers are taught in the social studies curriculum to…
Do you ever wonder where we came from? Or how people lived long ago? Anthropology is the science of humanity, and this can mean many different things. In this detail-filled…
From the day she was born in 1928, Maya Angelou, born Marguerite Annie Johnson, lived a life full of trials and triumph, struggle and success, and the magic and the…
The idea of the American frontier means a lot to many Americans’ images of themselves and their country. Everyone has heard stories or watched movies showing tough, brave settlers crossing…
The term Wild West brings to mind certain images: cowboys, settlers, gunfights, and outlaws. But the American West wasn’t always as wild as popular images and stories often suggest. Its…
Did you know that you can travel through time? You don’t need a time machine or magical powers; you just need to visit a Renaissance fair. This book will introduce…
The United States’ Founding Fathers knew how important a free press could be to their great experiment in democracy. It was so important that they protected that freedom in the…
Do you believe that the truth is out there? This book will fascinate both young skeptics and paranormal believers alike with true tales about creepy happenings, strange people, and bizarre…
Journalism has been a profession for a long time, but as news sources move online, it’s changing into a field that makes increasing use of social media and other tools…
In mid-1787, some famous and important Americans gathered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They meant to amend the Articles of Confederation, but three young time travelers know they’ll really be creating a…
In 1804, a group of brave explorers set out from Saint Louis, Missouri, to study the Louisiana Purchase and the Pacific Northwest. Three members of Team Time Machine get to…
The U.S. Constitution is an important and revered part of our nation’s history and government, but it wasn’t always that way. With this beneficial book, readers learn how the U.S…
You might think that dry, dusty deserts would be empty of plants or animals, but you’d be incorrect. Young readers will learn fascinating facts about Earth’s sprawling desert habitats and…
Many creatures wander through the world of Minecraft and, just like in the real world, many of them can be helpful or dangerous. This book shows young Minecraft fans more…
Way back in 1786, only 10 years after writing the Declaration of Independence, Founding Father Thomas Jefferson wrote Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot…
This next generation of U.S. citizens has the opportunity to shape the nation and the world. With knowledge of the foundations of citizenship and society, readers can make informed decisions…
