Books in High Flyers series

Rocket’s got speed. He’s got talent. He’s even got two blue racing stripes on his wings. But there’s one thing standing between this rookie racing pigeon and his dream of scoring a spot on the High Flyers racing team: ground school. Determined to fast-track his way onto the team, Rocket crashes a race to prove that he belongs flying at the front of the flock, not sitting in the back of a classroom. But when danger strikes, he makes rookie mistakes that cost him the race and push his dreams even farther from reach. With the help of an unlikely friend, a forgotten legend, and lessons from his long-lost racing champion father, Rocket learns that racing takes more than speed and he discovers what it really means to be a winner. (This edition features black and white illustrations. For full color illustrations, please see the Full Color Edition.)

Rocket’s got speed. He’s got talent. He’s even got two blue racing stripes on his wings. But there’s one thing standing between this rookie racing pigeon and his dream of scoring a spot on the High Flyers racing team: ground school. Determined to fast-track his way onto the team, Rocket crashes a race to prove that he belongs flying at the front of the flock, not sitting in the back of a classroom. But when danger strikes, he makes rookie mistakes that cost him the race and push his dreams even farther from reach. With the help of an unlikely friend, a forgotten legend, and lessons from his long-lost racing champion father, Rocket learns that racing takes more than speed and he discovers what it really means to be a winner.

It’s Rocket’s first season racing with the High Flyers, and he’s got BIG plans for winning BIG trophies. There’s just one problem: a poacher is on the loose, and he’s birdnapping pigeons. Race teams across Wingfield County are grounded, and everyone is afraid to go outside. Determined to save the season, Rocket sets out to prove that the skies are safe. Instead, he falls for the pigeon poacher’s trap and ends up in the hands of a mad bird scientist who's obsessed with unlocking the mystery of his homing instinct. With the help of a ragtag gang of fancy pigeons, his loyal teammates, and words of wisdom from his long-lost racing champion father, Rocket must hatch a plan to escape or he’ll never race again.

It’s Rocket’s first season racing with the High Flyers, and he’s got BIG plans for winning BIG trophies. There’s just one problem: a poacher is on the loose, and he’s birdnapping pigeons. Race teams across Wingfield County are grounded, and everyone is afraid to go outside. Determined to save the season, Rocket sets out to prove that the skies are safe. Instead, he falls for the pigeon poacher’s trap and ends up in the hands of a mad bird scientist who's obsessed with unlocking the mystery of his homing instinct. With the help of a ragtag gang of fancy pigeons, his loyal teammates, and words of wisdom from his long-lost racing champion father, Rocket must hatch a plan to escape or he’ll never race again.

It was a time of panic. Swimming pools and playgrounds were closed. Children were kept inside. Why? The dreaded poliovirus was targeting young children across the United States. By the late 1940s, help arrived. Dr. Jonas Salk made the world a safer place because of his work to stop the poliovirus. This biographical historical recount highlights Dr. Stalk's career, as he follows scientific inquiry.Text Type: Biography, RecountTheme/Topic: Medicine, Life Science

Adventure! These eight astonishing women travelers have reached distant parts of the globe during the last two hundred years. They include explorers and artists, pilots and yachtswomen. Follow their footsteps and share their incredible experiences. Text Type: Biography, Expository, Explanation, ReportTheme/Topic: World Connections, Conflict and Challenge

Poor Trudy can't help being clumsy, but it's ruining her life. All of the kids avoid her at school, and even her teacher is fed up with her clumsiness. When Trudy visits elegant Ms. Willow and breaks a valuable Chinese vase, she thinks life can't get any worse. Then kind Ms. Willow shares some valuable advice, and Trudy leaves the disaster with a new outlook, and an introduction to a whole new, graceful life. Main Characters: Trudy Hubble, Rob, Lisa, Mom, Ms. WillowText Type: General NarrativeTheme/Topic: Friendship, Personal Responsibility

In a twist on a traditional tale, the Cinderella story is told by spoiled Ella's young, kind-hearted stepsister Silla. Although she is beautiful, Ella is obnoxious and cruel to her new stepmother and stepsisters. To ease Ella's tantrums, Silla and her family decide to do everything possible to help Ella shine at the upcoming ball. Ella is indeed beautiful at the ball, and the Prince falls for her, but Ella has to learn a lesson in kindness and humility before they can get married. This title also includes a chapter devoted to showing life in eighteenth-century England, to provide background for the story. Text Type: Traditional TalesTheme/Topic: World Connections, Human History

Fire! Whenever an oil rig catches fire, or a pipeline explodes in flames, people think of Red Adair. This is the story of one American and his career as the world's most famous firefighter. Before his death in 2004, he traveled the globe on his mission to prevent disaster and bring oil fires under control.Text Type: Explanation, RecountTheme/Topic: Personal Responsibility, Conflict and Challenge