Shirley-Raye Redmond

From the forest fairies of West Africa to the magical brownies of Scotland, people have told stories about fairies for a long, long time. In England, two little girls shocked the world when they claimed that they had proof that fairies existed; they had photographs! But are fairies myth? Or are they magic? Fairy fans and beginning readers will delight in this easy-to-read look at fairy folklore and sightings through the ages.

Introduces Meriwether Lewis and William Clark who, during their exploration of the West for Thomas Jefferson, captured a prairie dog and sent it to the President as a gift.

Describes some of the exaggerated stories that have been told about giant squids and also what scientists have learned about their real physical characteristics and behavior.

"Meet women who have used their God-given talents to live out their faith to the fullest. They come from a variety of backgrounds, eras, and ethnicities, but each one has answered the Lord's call on their life in bold and innovative ways. Children of all ages will be inspired by the stories of Corrie ten Boom--activist, author, and Holocaust survivor Laurie Hernandez--gymnast who won both gold and silver medals in her sport Florence Nightingale--health...

While Tracy is preparing for a fundraiser, a mysterious envelope full of cash is found in an old piano. Meanwhile, Linnett claims there is a ghost in her house. --

Discusses various Norse myths, with background information describing the history, geography, religious beliefs, and values of the culture that created the mythology.

Discover these incredible true stories of men and women from the Bible who exhibited courage, overcame their own weakness, and rose above seemingly impossible challenges to achieve amazing things.