In 1910, when his family moves to New York City from their ranch out West, Ben misses the cowboys and the prairies that they left behind, but after he learns that there are cowboys in the city who race along the railroad tracks and warn people of approaching trains, he begins to feel more at home
It was Sunday morning, March 11, 1888, and rain was falling, spraying a steady tempest from heaven. With spring just around the corner, New Yorkers have no reason to suspect that one of the United States's greatest natural disasters is brewing. By Monday evening a ferocious blizzard would completely shut down the largest city in the country. Trapped by the storm, a young girl and her family struggle on as even the smallest daily routines of life in the city grind to a halt-- electric and telegraph lines go down, trains and buildings alike are buried in the snow, and the streets are impassable, with no way to deliver fresh food, milk, or coal for heat. Life must go on, but both the family and the city are forever changed by the awesome might and majesty of the Great Blizzard of 1888. A pivotal moment in American history vividly brought to life by Linda Oatman High's free-verse narration and Laura Francesca Filippucci's detailed, timeless illustrations.
The story follows Heather and her team as they use a magical umbrella to journey to a wildfire, where they play a crucial role in creating a "burn break" and aiding local residents. It weaves in educational elements, incorporating weather terminology, wildfire prevention strategies, and weather experiments, enhancing the narrative with informative content that promotes awareness and understanding of fire safety and environmental stewardship.
The story follows Magnolia, who is grappling with the loss of her father and the responsibility of caring for Third Bird, a cockatiel won by her dad. After a tragic accident, she makes a promise to protect the bird, but her commitment is tested when she accidentally lets Third Bird escape at her mother’s beauty salon. This tale explores themes of loss, responsibility, and the bond between a girl and her pet as Magnolia navigates her grief and the challenges of keeping her promise.
Get whisked away with Heather Whirl, Weather Girl, and her magical umbrella as she explores extreme weather and climate science in this new STEM chapter book series perfect for young readers ages 6–9. Heather Whirl is fascinated by the weather! With eyes that change color in response to rain or wind or heat, Heather would like nothing more than to be a meteorologist or a climate scientist when she grows up. When Heather turns eight, her eccentric great-grandmother gives her a family heirloom—an umbrella with the power to teleport her to areas experiencing wild weather conditions. Heather’s umbrella has a built-in magical doppler that alerts her to wild weather happening somewhere. In the blink of an eye, Heather travels to the middle of a superstorm! Heather observes and learns about the weather, but also lends a helping hand and documents her adventures with her friend Edward and animal companions Fog the dog and a lizard named Blizzard. Her journal entries, notes from her helpers, definitions, and activities provide additional information for the curious reader.