Alicia Klepeis

Francisco looks out his bedroom window and thinks about his home back in El Salvador. He misses his friends and playing in the village's park. He wants to fly a kite near his new home in the U.S., but his mother can't afford one. "If Mam can't buy me a kite, maybe I can make one," he thinks. Picking up a bag, Francisco leaves the apartment in search of treasures that he can use for his project. He finds purple cellophane, a pile of string and a broken...

"Volcanic eruptions are natural disasters with fierce characteristics. They have the power to spew giant clouds of ash and lava into the air, trigger landslides that cover entire towns, and change life as we know it forever. Why do volcanoes exist? How do people predict or prepare for an eruption? In this engaging book for young readers, unlock the answers to these questions. Readers will explore the science behind volcanic eruptions, from their origins...

"Engaging images accompany information about Ukraine. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"

"Engaging images accompany information about New Zealand. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

"Engaging images accompany information about Nepal. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

"From a kitten's purr to a lion establishing his dominance, communication is vital for felines of all shapes and sizes. This book explains the different ways cats communicate and what these messages mean for both house pets and cats in the wild"--Provided by the publisher.

Provides information about Costa Rica, including the landscape and climate, wildlife, school and work, celebrations, and more.

"Israel is a unique country with a recent but complicated history. In this book, young readers will learn about Israel's past, present, and future by studying its many aspects, such as food, people, language, and religion. Told through vivid photographs and a colorful design, this book is sure to engage young readers"--Provided by the publisher.

"There were people who said that a bridge across the Golden Gate Straight could not be done. The bridge would need to be more than one mile (1.6 kilometers) long and be built over rushing waters. Readers will learn about how the difficulties presented by the geography of the Bay Area were overcome and the then longest suspension bridge in the United States was finished in just four years"--Provided by the publisher.

"Sitting on the most extreme North and South Poles are two of our planet's most mysterious regions, but what similarities and differences do they share? This title explores the incredible geography of both regions, how polar bears and penguins survive, and introduces the explorers who dared to travel into these unknown spots on Earth in the past. We go under their oceans and discuss the effects of climate change."--Provided by publisher.