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Being a friend is hard work. Just ask eleven-year-old Fiona Claire Jardin. Can she really be friends with a b-o-y named Eliot? And what about Katie? Should Fiona keep her friend's secret even though Katie may be in danger?Through all these difficult situations, Fiona learns about the loyalty, trust, and love that are at the heart of every true friendship.

Johnny Mutton, that crazy sheep in boy's clothing, rides again. This time he's saving the universe from the Sweet Baby Doll 5000, bobbing for broccoli at his best friend's birthday party, and spreading world peace with cupcakes. But whatever the adventure, Johnny's incredible zest for all that is ordinary showcases why he's so him--and why no one can resist his zany charm. Just beware of his momma's secret weapon. . . .

Charro is the Mexican term for horseman, but for a Mexican a charro is much more than a cowboy. A skilled rider of horses and bulls and bucking broncos, an artist with a lariat, and a model of gentlemanly dress and behavior, the charro is also a living symbol of Mexico’s patriotic past. In the rodeo-like sport called la charrería, male charros and female charras, children and adults, show off their skill and daring. But more than that they are showing off their pride in their country--because to be a charro is to be a Mexican.

Brimming with colorful photographs and fascinating information, I Want to Be an Environmentalist offers an up close look at an exciting field. Join scientists as they care for an endangered manatee, study the ozone layer, and work to fight pollution. Delve into the history of environmentalism-and discover its future. A useful listing of resources suggests ways to help protect the earth starting right now!