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After taking and eating one of his mother's carrot pies, young Rooter Rabbit fearfully tells several false stories before he is able to confess the truth.

The author reveals the secrets and techniques that have made him a success as a classroom teacher including his hands-on approach to education that helps to prepare his fifth-grade students for the future.

Intended to enhance students' reading and writing skills and to develop their understanding and appreciation of the basic principles of good character.

Rafe Esquith draws on his twenty-four-year career as a teacher in Los Angeles to reveal how parents and teachers can help children build character and develop enriching lives that will help them succeed in school and throughout the rest of their lives.

Describes the basic concepts of Native American philosophy and details the twelve core qualities that are crucial to the Lakota way of living.

Explains why courage is important and presents several scenarios involving courage at school, at home, and in other settings.

Explains why friendliness is important and presents several scenarios involving friendliness at school, at home, and in other settings.

Holly sets out to New York City to make a new life for herself, and she uses the values she learned while raising her six younger siblings to deal with the trials an tribulations of her first romantic and professional relationships.

Presents a collection of letters written by political consultant Mary Matalin to her daughters, in which she offers them advice and wisdom on love, marriage, personal responsibility, boys, faith, and other topics.

Explores the lessons of nature, shaping the qualities of nature into a metaphor for positive values.

Examines the critical and complex issues facing young people today from the varied perspective of today's youth.

Jim finds his values and ideals tested when he is thrust into a scandal not of his making and chooses to carry the burden of guilt in order to protect his pride and a close friend.

When Trevor's mother discourages his relationship with known troublemaker Vanessa, Trevor hides it from his family and friends.

Encourages children to value the gifts of family, friends, community, wisdom, and happiness through the story of a girl who wants to grow like the mango tree.