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Long ago in a faraway place there lived two mothers. One, a humble peasant woman who struggled daily to provide for her children. And the other, a mother spider who also worked hard to care for her...

On November 21, 1912, the schooner Rouse Simmons set sail from a small northern Michigan town across Lake Michigan. Affectionately dubbed the "Christmas Tree Ship," this was an annual trek for the...

The Color Collector is a poignant story about newness, friendship, and common ground. When a boy notices the new girl picking up all manner of debris and litter on their walks home from school he...

The bell rings forever where heroes are found, for the soul of the sailor is held in its sound. Leaving port from Superior, Wisconsin on a sunny November day, the crew of the Edmund Fitzgerald is...

The young maiden Leelinau is forbidden from going into the Spirit Wood. But Leelinau so enjoys her time spent there with the Pukwudjinees (the tiny fairies of the forest) that she risks playing with...

Around the world Santa Claus has many names. But in a deep, swampy bayou of Louisiana, he's known as Papa No?l. In such a hot and humid place, there can be no sleds or reindeer, so Papa No?l rides...

The Legend of Sleeping BearAuthor: Kathy-Jo WarginPublisher: Sleeping Bear PressPublication Date: October 19, 1998Number of Pages: 48 pagesLanguage: EnglishBinding: HardcoverISBN-10:...

The sixth tale in our Legend series, The Legend of the Petoskey Stone focuses on the naming of this unique fossil, found only on the shores of Lake Michigan. From the ancient, warm sea that covered...

Ella May lives on a plantation but she doesn't live in the great house. She is a slave. It's dark in the morning when Ella May heads to the fields to pick cotton. And it's sunset when she comes home...

One day a girl named Mia sees a little chair in an antique shop and knows it is just the right chair for her. So Mia and her mother take the little chair home. With new red upholstery, the little...

The morning before Diez y Seis de Septiembre, Gloria's Papa wakes up with laryngitis. A disaster! The festivities cannot start without a loud grito to kick the party off--and a Hernandez has always...

Students who have learned their ABC's will now have even more fun learning to count with this delightful addition to their library. Michigan flora and fauna take a starring role in this new title,...

As a child dozes on a sandy beach, there's a whirlwind of activity in the ocean next to her. Beneath the waves, the underwater world is teeming with life. As the girl sleeps, she dreams of being in...

Delly Porter has a happy life. She needs new shoes, but doesn't really mind because she loves the soft, silky feel of the dirt road beneath her bare feet. She's a good artist, too, even if she has to...

Using "The House That Jack Built" rhyme scheme, the journey of bringing a pumpkin to harvest comes to life for young readers. Under Molly's watchful eye, each stage of growth is showcased. And at the...

It's 1863 and 10-year-old Emmy Blue Hatchett has been told by her father that soon their family will leave their farm, family, and friends in Illinois, and travel west to a new home in Colorado. It's...

In 1777 Philadelphia, young Maddy Rose spies for General Washington's army by using an unusual code to communicate with her soldier brother.Author: Trinka Hakes NoblePublisher: Sleeping Bear...

Each season has its own qualities that set it apart. Winter snow turns the world into a sparkling fairyland. Spring brings a promise of new beginnings. Summer gifts us with long days with endless...

In 1873, Jan Ernst Matzeliger immigrated to America with dreams of a bright future. Though he was highly skilled with tools and machinery, no one wanted to hire a Black immigrant who didn't speak...

St. Michaels, Maryland, is a town of shipbuilders whose reputation for crafting powerful schooners carries far beyond the shores of young America. And once the War of 1812 starts, that's not...

The Wildes have made some serious enemies in their last two adventures--and now they've all shown up in the little Texas town of Glen Rose with vengeance in their hearts. Moving the vaquitas to the...

The Wildes : The AmazonAuthor: Roland SmithPublisher: Sleeping Bear PressPublication Date: Mar 15, 2024Number of Pages: NA pagesLanguage: EnglishBinding: PaperbackISBN-10: 153411341XISBN-13:...

The Wildes have made some serious enemies in their last two adventures--and now they've all shown up in the little Texas town of Glen Rose with vengeance in their hearts. Moving the vaquitas to the...

Ring and Asia Wilde's life is anything but ordinary. Some of their closest friends are endangered monkeys and rare birds. Instead of attending middle school, they accompany their parents (scientists...

Ring and Asia Wilde's wild life is anything but ordinary. Instead of attending school, they travel the world with their tutor and parents (scientists who work to protect endangered species). On their...

Benjamin Banneker is known and admired for his work in science, mathematics, and astronomy. He was born free at a time in America, 1731, when most African Americans were slaves. At the age of 22 he...

Young Jim Mulholland can't believe his good luck: He has signed on as a cabin boy to the world's finest ocean liner, the Titanic, and can't wait for the history-making voyage across the sea to...

When Finn and her dog Skeeter set out on a hike to cure their restless feet, they literally take a step into nature. A big gooey step...right into scat (also known as poop). And just like the animal...

What is the oldest ballpark in the National League? Whose famous scoreboard is still operated by hand? Whose outfield has ivy-covered redbrick walls ready to snatch home run dreams away from a...