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Describing various examples, the author provides an intriguing look at turtles, at the ecosystems that support their survival, and at the efforts of some people to save them.

Razia, a girl in Afghanistan, wants to attend Razia Jan's girls' school the Zabuli Education Center for Girls, but first she must get her father and brother's permission.

Describes peace as making new friends, sharing a meal, feeling good about yourself, and more.

Little Princess is proud of her teeth, but one day she loses one and has the whole household looking for it.

Hoping to be as beautiful as a movie star, Julie excitedly buys and applies various kinds of makeup, but the people around her do not react the way she expects.

The Grinch, irritated by the joyful noise of Who-ville at Christmastime, sets out to stop the celebrating but instead learns the true meaning of the holiday.

When Halloween comes around, pumpkins are turned into pumpkin heads of different kinds and greet trick-or-treaters.

Jule Ann is afraid to go outside because a mud puddle keeps jumping on her and getting her muddy and then she has an idea about how to get rid of the mud puddle.

Explores the lives of Harriet Tubman and Sojourner Truth--two women who lived very similar lives--and imagines what was said between them during their one and only meeting.

When Tuyet finds out that her Vietnamese family is having duck rather that turkey for Thanksgiving dinner, she is upset until she finds out that other children in her class did not eat turkey either.

Skippyjon Jones, a Siamese cat who would rather be his Chihuahua alter ego, is determined to attend dog obedience school.

Presents a story in which young students prepare to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.

Samantha teaches Lola how to do Irish dancing by focusing on one step at a time.

Imaginative Jack describes the kind of house he would build--one with a racetrack, a flying room, and a gigantic slide.

Strega Nona has the perfect remedy for a houseguest who overstays her welcome.