Books published by publisher Scholastic (1993-2004)

Young children will enjoy books about Franklin the Turtle! The first three are Kids Can Read books and the rest are picture books: (1) Franklin and the Contest; (2) Franklin and the Scooter; (3) Franklin's Surprise; (4) Franklin's Neighborhood; (5) Franklin Has A Sleepover; (6) Franklin's School Play; (7) Franklin Goes To School; (8) Franklin Is Lost.

These fascinating fictitious female diaries help readers understand the background and circumstances of historical events in America. Books include: (1) When Will This Cruel War Be Over? The Civil War Diary of Emma Simpson, Gordonsville Virginia 1864; (2) The Winter of Red Snow: The Revolutionary War Diary of Abigail Jane Stewart, Valley Forge Pennsylvania 1777; (3) A Journey to the New World: The Diary of Remember Patience Whipple, Mayflower 1620; (4) I Thought My Soul Would Rise and Fly: The Diary of Patsy, a Freed Girl, Mars Bluff South Carolina 1865; (5) So Far From Home: The Diary of Mary Driscoll, an Irish Mill Girl, Lowell Massachusetts 1847; (6) West to a Land of Plenty: The Diary of Teresa Angelino Viscardi, New York to Idaho Territory 1883; (7) Dreams in the Golden Country: The Diary of Zipporah Feldman, a Jewish Immigrant Girl, New York City 1903; (8) Standing in the Light: The Captive Diary of Catharine Carey Logan, Delaware Valley Pennsylvania 1763; (9) A Line in the Sand: The Alamo Diary of Lucinda Lawrence, Gonzales Texas 1836.

These fascinating fictitious diaries help readers understand the background and circumstances of historical events. Books include: (1) When Will This Cruel War Be Over? The Civil War Diary of Emma Simpson; (2) The Winter of Red Snow: The Revolutionary War Diary of Abigail Jane Stewart; (3) A Journey to the New World: The Diary of Remember Patience Whipple; (4) Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie: The Oregon Trail Diary of Hattie Campbell ; (5) A Picture of Freedom: The Diary of Clotee, a Slave Girl; (6) I Thought My Soul Would rise and Fly: The Diary of Patsy, a Freed Girl; (7) So Far From Home: The Diary of Mary Driscoll, an Irish Mill Girl; (11) Voyage on the Great Titanic: The Diary of Margaret Ann Brady; (12) The Great Railroad Race: The Diary of Libby West.

A beautifully illustrated anthology of classic and contemporary narrative poems--each introduced by bestselling author Kevin Crossley-Holland. A perfect introduction to the magical world of poetry. This stunning, fully-illustrated collection offers a dazzling array of narrative poems----each of which tells an unforgettable tale. Readers will find poems to suit every taste---from stirring, heroic verses to magical fables, and from cautionary tales to humorous tongue-twisters. "Old masters" such as William Wadsworth Longfellow and Lewis Carroll are paired with great twentieth century poets such as W.H. Auden & Roald Dahl. Contemporary poets such as Tony Mitton & Kevin Crossley-Holland (who introduces each poem) are featured as well. A one-of-a-kind anthology for every child's bookshelf.

Enjoy the antics of Horrible Harry in the ups and downs as a second grader. These young chapter books are perfect for transitional readers. Books include: (1) Horrible Harry and the Green Slime; (2) Horrible Harry and the Ant Invasion; (3) Horrible Harry's Secret; (4) Horrible Harry and the Christmas Surprise; (5) Horrible Harry and the Kickball Wedding; (6) Horrible Harry and the Drop of Doom.