Laura Murray

A gingerbread man searches all over the school for the group of children that made him and then left him behind.

When the gingerbread man gets separated from his class during a field trip to the zoo, he uses his teacher's animal scavenger hunt clues to find his way back to them.

"A historical account of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, including the events leading up to that day, the people involved, the monumental rescue and recovery efforts, and the lingering aftermath"--

Wars are destructive events, but they also spur the development of new technologies. From the firearms of the American Revolution to the drones of the modern War on Terror, technology has played important roles in armed conflicts. War Technology looks at major advances and how they affected the battlefield. Learn how these technologies changed the way soldiers fight.

"In a world strained by conflict, we look to the past for models of peace. With historical and full-color photographs complementing documentary texts, Odysseys in Peace invites advanced readers along on a journey to experience the lives of important peace-seekers like never before. ..."--Page [4] of cover.

"From learning about American Indian history at Medicine Mountain National Historic Landmark to enjoying grand views of mountains and lakes in Yellowstone National Park, there's a lot to see and do in Wyoming. This state lies in the West. Wyoming introduces the state's history, geography, climate, economy, people, and places."--

An early reader's guide to KGB spies, introducing Russian espionage history, famous agents such as Oleg Penkovsky, techniques such as dead drops, and the dangers all spies face.

"An early reader's guide to Mossad spies, introducing Israeli espionage history, famous agents such as Cheryl Bentov, skills such as tailing, and the dangers all spies face"--

"From exploring the bustling New York City to seeing the thundering Niagara Falls, there's a lot to see and do in New York. This state lies in the Northeast. New York introduces the state's history, geography, climate, economy, people, and places."--

"Early readers will learn how garbage collectors drive garbage trucks. This title highlights what garbage collectors do, where they work, and how they help the community."--