David Wenzel

A great modern classic and the prelude to The Lord of the Rings. Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely traveling any farther than his pantry or cellar. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard Gandalf and a company of dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an adventure. They have launched a plot to raid the treasure hoard guarded by Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous...

Third graders travel through time to keep history on track!
Abigail loves Mondays, and so does the rest of class 305. That's the day Mr. Caruthers asks them cool questions about history. Today Mr. C asks, "What if Abraham Lincoln never freed the slaves?" Abigail and her friends are ready to put their thinking caps on. But this time Mr. C wants them to do more than put their heads together-he wants them to travel back in time!
Turns...

Drawings in black and white and in color illustrate the world of the hobbit.

"Discover exciting information about one of the most popular sports in the world! See how games like soccer have been played for thousands of years. Learn about Pelé and Mia Hamm, two of the best soccer players ever! There are even tips on playing soccer. You might learn a new practice drill or a new way to improve your own soccer skills!" -- p. [4] of cover.

A Boston merchant describes the American colonists' act of protest against British taxation and the tea monopoly of the East India Company.

A four-leaf clover means good luck, every bear knows that. When Little Bear finds one, he expects something wonderful to happen. What will it be?

"When King Normous decides to become king of the whole world, the King of Little Things--and his subjects--must find a way to outsmart Normous and keep their little kingdom safe"--

The Wemmicks learn that each of them has a special gift with which they can help others.