Most Popular Books by Kathryn Gibbs Davis

Examines how the engineer George Ferris invented and constructed the amusement park ride that bears his name for the 1893 Chicago World''s Fair.

Emily believes her name belongs to her alone, but on the first day of school she discovers that she is not the only Emily in the world. "Even listeners not plagued by the same-name problems with appreciate the happy ending as two Emilys discover that sharing a name can be a step toward making friends".--Booklist.

Maud seeks ways to combat her loneliness when her older sister becomes interested in things that don''t include a sixth-grader.

Facing tough challenges, Otis has to lose weight and Walter is trying to earn a gold star in reading class, but when the two boys help coach the Special Olympics, Anna shows them how to win.

This book discusses what life is like in the White House and presents anecdotes about the children of presidents Lincoln, Grant, Theodore Roosevelt, Coolidge, Kennedy, and Clinton.

First-grader Katy begins to regret having her long hair cut short after she is mistaken for a boy.

Describes the various kinds of pets, including grizzly bears and alligators, kept at the White House by various presidents from George Washington to George W. Bush.

Is Katie really as good a player as she appeared to be in tryouts, or does the Never Sink Nine have to come to the rescue?

Eleven-year-old Tyler Hawkins, known as Fishman to his sister Charly, faces the double challenge of impressing his stern father and saving the gentle manatees he loves from the poachers who are slaughtering them.

Michelle can''t wait for the school''s "Green Christmas" contest to begin. If she completes the most earth-friendly activities she''ll win a really cool prize

"It''s bad news for the Never Sink Nine. The baseball field at Diamond Park is being made into a shopping mall! But rock hound Felix Smith couldn''t care less. When the field is dug up, he''s more interested in finding the perfect specimen for his rock collection. Then Felix finds a unique dinosaur fossil at the construction site--and becomes a hero on the playing field!"--P. [4] of cover.

Molly Wright, the president''s daughter, needs help solving the mysterious loss of a visiting Soviet Minister''s priceless jeweled egg. So Molly turns to President Jefferson, because if anyone can help solve a mystery, it''s ghost!

The spirit of Dolley Madison begins undoing the work of an interior designer who is redoing the rooms of the White House, and everyone is blaming Molly. Molly and Ama must figure out what the former first lady is trying to tell them--before Dolley''s pranks start getting dangerous.

Rejected by a boy who used her and alienated from her long-time friends, Mary Tess buries herself in writing her novel until a final disappointment leads to tragedy.

The Chumble chums show a little girl how to be a friend and how to make a friend, while teaching her about the value of true friendships.