Most Popular Books by Laurie Calkhoven

A compendium filled with information about the female characters in the Harry Potter and Fantastic beasts'' films, including heroines, mentors, founders, rule-breakers, and villains, all of whom made the wizarding world what it is today.

"A new set of True Books on Space Exploration"--

Did you know that you can''t bring a sandwich on a spaceship? Or that a group of people who had lost their hearing played an important role in the race to send astronauts to the moon? Find out about those true stories and more in this book about the s

Did you know that President Franklin Roosevelt had a secret train station in New York City? Or that there''s a hidden room inside Mount Rushmore? Unearth secrets about these monuments and more in this book about historical places!

In 1863, twelve-year-old Will, who longs to be a drummer in the Union army, is stuck in his sleepy hometown of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, but when the Union and Confederate armies meet right there in his town, he and his family are caught up in the fight. Includes historical notes, glossary, and a timeline of events.

Discover the secret tactics Americans used to win World War II in this fact-tastic, nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a new series about the secrets of American History! Secrets of American History is an action-packed nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read series that lets beginning readers in on a little secret: history is full of surprises! Want to know what invisible ink has to do with the American Revolution? Or why shark repellant and inflatable army tanks were used in World War II? Find out in this fact-filled series of fascinating true tales, wild adventures, and spy missions, and discover the secret side of American history! Before Julia Child was a famous chef, did you know she was cooking up shark repellant during World War II? It''s true...and that''s not the only exciting and interesting story from the war. Americans had to use clever and creative tactics to win their battles--tactics that included inflatable army tanks, costumes, and fake radio transmissions. Find out how and why it happened--and meet the woman who became the Allies'' most dangerous spy! An extend-the-learning section at the back of the book covers the ocean''s food chain, how area is calculated, and more!.

Travel quizzes, puzzles, and games.

A book starring YOU with more than 20 endings! Your friend Shelby is new to soccer. When your team hits a losing streak, you''re torn between giving Shelby practice on the field and playing your best for your team. Will you let down the team if you hang back and let Shelby play? Will you let down your friend if you try to be the ar? Only you can decide how to be fair to everyone - including yourself!

Michael, a 13-year-old French American, watches in fear as the Nazis invade Paris, and is spurred to become part of the French Resistance movement, defying Hitler, helping American aviators to safe zones, and delivering secret documents at great risk to his own safety. Includes historical notes, glossary, and timeline.

Meet Judy: an English Pointer and member of her Majesty''s Royal Navy who served bravely alongside her crew during World War II. When her ship was sunk by the enemy, Judy became the only canine prisoner of war of the Japanese.

Meet Stubby: a stray pup who was taken in by a group of American soldiers-in-training and soon found himself whisked off to the frontlines of World War I as the official mascot of the 102nd Infantry Regiment!

"Discover silly stuff about you and your family."--Cover.

Text and illustrations look at the life of African American ballet dancer Misty Copeland.

"A ready-to-read level 3 biography of Shirley Chisholm, who, in 1972 became the first African-American woman to enter the Democratic presidential race in the United States"--

A biography of Mae Jemison, the first female African-American astronaut.--Provided by publisher.

In 1776 Boston, twelve-year-old Daniel Prescott enjoys assuming his father''s role in taking care of his mother and sister, as well as his work as a spy and messenger for the American revolutionaries, but the pleasure ends when he witnesses the horrors of war firsthand, and learns that a trusted patriot is actually a British spy.