New Releases by Shannon Knudsen

When Kai sneaks into a classroom to look at an upcoming exam, he discovers his math teacher is altering standardized test results. But when he shares this information, he's accused of lying. Can he prove he's telling the truth?

Meet Pablo. He's a ghost! He flies around and moves through walls! He loves to play tricks on living people. But don't get creeped out. Pablo's not real. He's one of the monsters you meet in stories. He just wants to tell you about ghosts. Find out how a ghost haunts a house. Learn about different kinds of ghosts around the world. And check out some of Pablo's favorite tricks. You'll have a wild time with this monster buddy!

Meet Alice. She's a dragon! She breathes fire as she flies overhead. She likes her humans crispy! But don't worry. Alice isn't real. She's one of the monsters you meet in stories. She just wants to tell you about dragons. Find out where dragons store their treasure. Learn about dragons' special powers. And meet different kinds of dragons from around the world. You'll have a sizzling good time with this monster buddy!

Darius Burns is a second-stringer for the Troy Central High Trojans, but lately he's been stepping up his game. He even has a shot at the team's starting halfback spot. The biggest thing in his way is a guilty conscience. Because Darius hasn't improved through hard work alone. He's also getting "nutritional supplements" from an assistant coach. Soon Darius is reading about nasty side effects and worrying about his health. But if he goes to Troy Central's head coach, will he blow his chance to play in the state championship?or even cost his team the victory?

The story of the Salem witch trials includes a script for readers' theater.

In graphic novel format, text and illustrations describe the life cycle of a monarch butterfly.

People throughout time have told tales of giants, trolls, and ogres. This book explores the folklore and myths behind the stories.

In graphic novel format, text and illustrations describe the life cycle of an apple tree.

When Abraham Lincoln became president in March 1861, the United States was on the brink of the Civil War. Six states had already left the Union. The North and the South fought over the question of slavery. More than anything, Lincoln wanted to reunite the states. He refused to recognize the Confederacy as a separate country. Yet the Constitution didn’t give the president the power to end slavery. But what could Lincoln do by law? Why was slavery so important to the southern states? How would Lincoln manage to keep the Union together? Discover the clever plan behind Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, and learn how it freed the first slaves.

Meet some of the magical creatures people have invented throughout history.

Introduces the characteristics of mermaids and mermen, their origins in folklore, and their portrayal in popular culture.

"Describes the behavior and physical characteristics of African elephants."--From source other than the Library of Congress

Follows the life of the celebrated reporter, from her early days to her trip around the world and later triumphs.

As a young man growing up in Greenland, Leif Ericsson had heard stories about a land to the west across the Atlantic Ocean. One day, he gathered a crew and set off to explore the land himself. He landed at three different places, finally settling at “Vinland”, now Newfoundland, Canada, for the winter. When he returned home, he became a hero, and inspired many other Vikings to explore the new world.

A look at police officers and the job they do, dicussing how they keep themselves and the community safe.

Introduces the holiday and describes how Christians celebrate in Mexico, Ethiopia, Sweden, Russia, the Philippines, Colombia, and Germany.

An introduction to what mallard ducks look like, what they eat, how they reproduce, and how they migrate.

Briefly introduces the process by which a car is made from iron.

A biography of Quanah Parker, a spiritual and political leader of the Comanche people in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.