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A collection of stories based on true events that recount the experiences of children from countries around the world, including Kosovo, Ethiopia, Vietnam, Sudan, and Iraq, who have sought asylum in western countries in order to avoid persecution or war in their own countries.

Provides information designed to help young people make smart choices about food, nutrition, and lifestyle, discussing options, potential consequences, and steps to good health.

Presents stories of young people in Afghanistan, including street workers, students, and pickpockets, who long for peace in their neighborhoods.

Tells the story of Lucy McRae and Willie Lord, survivors of the battle for Vicksburg in 1863, that describes how they lived in caves and underground bunkers as Union artillery bombarded the town for six week; and also tells of young Frederick Grant, son of Ulysses S.

Describes the life of children in the American colonies, including daily chores, routines, and play, as well as religious and social attitudes that dictated how children were raised and what they were taught in New England and in the South.

In a future where the law limits a family to only two children, third-born Luke has been in hiding for the entire twelve years of his life, until he enters boarding school under an assumed name and is forced to face his fears.

In 2140 England, where drugs enable people to live forever and children are illegal, teenaged Anna, an obedient "Surplus" training to become a house servant, has her world view challenged when she meets Peter and discovers that her birth parents are trying to find her.

Follow alice as she chases the White Rabbit on a magical journey into the fantastical world of Wonderland.

The boy who wouldn't grow up and his adventures with Wendy and the lost boys in the Neverland evoke a deep emotional response as they give form to our feelings about parents, boys and girls, the unknown, freedom, and responsibility.

In a future world of false identities, government lies, and death threats, Luke feels drawn to the younger brother of the boy whose name Luke has taken.

Through objective discussion, numerous direct quotes, and full-color illustrations this title examines What Are the Origins of Todays Video Game Controversies? Do Violent Video Games Promote Real-Life Violence? Do Video Games Lead to Addiction and Social Isolation? Do Young Gamers Risk Their Health and Well-Being? Should Video Games Be Regulated?.

Presents details of daily life of American children during the period from 1775 to 1800.

Chronicles the experiences of the children who participated in the Civil War, both on the homefront and the battlefield.

Teaching history from a child's perspective gives students a real-ilfe sense of life among Egyptians.

Since its publication in 2000, hundreds of thousands of children all over the world have read and loved The Breadwinner.