New Releases by Steven Kroll

What makes Nina mad? Lots of things—lots of little, everyday things, frustrations that all children will recognize. But Nina knows how to speak her mind and that makes her feel much better. In a series of humorous vignettes, Hilary Knight, the artist who brought the enormously successful Eloise to life, applies his magic to a text by veteran children''s book writer Steven Kroll, and brings to life a spunky character who will show young readers how to articulate their feelings.

New York City at Christmastime--seen through the eyes of a runaway dog

Get ready for the newest installment of the New York Times Bestselling Biggest Ever series!It''s the day after Thanksgiving, and Clayton and Desmond feel the chill in the air. The cool weather makes them think of Christmas . . . and Christmas makes them think of Christmas trees! Who''ll find the biggest one?In the newest installment of this beloved, bestselling series, Clayton the town mouse and Desmond the country mouse team up to bring the spirit of Christmas to Mouseville-in a BIG way.

Invites readers to search for hidden pumpkins within the background scenes.

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Drago the little dragon surprises his family when he enters a stunts-flying competition with them, after having taken flying lessons from a bird.

12 kids make up an imaginative story about a tyrannosaurus on the loose

When the mayor of Mouseville announces a contest, Clayton and Desmond compete to win the prize for building the biggest snowman.

A packrat resists recycling, reducing, and reusing

"Kroll introduces four notable groups referred to by their enemies as barbarians: the Goths, the Huns, the Vikings, and the Mongols. In each case, he looks at the lives of common people within the group, their religious beliefs, their leaders, their history, and the results of their attacks on other civilizations"--Amazon.com.

As Mouseville prepares for a gala Easter celebration on the village green, complete with a biggest Easter Basket contest, two lovable mice learn a lesson in cooperation and fun.

A family of mice celebrate Hanukkah in a dollhouse

Clayton and Desmond are back in this companion to the bestselling book THE BIGGEST PUMPKIN EVER A sheet of colorful foil stickers is bound into the book for extra valentine fun When Mrs. Mousely asks her class to make valentines, Clayton and Desmond decide to make one together and give it to their teacher as a surprise. But things don''t go as planned. First Clayton puts too much glitter on the card. Then Desmond puts on too many hearts. Soon the friends are arguing and they rip the card in half. "I''m going to make my own valentine " they both say and go home in a huff. But then Desmond and Clayton realize that by working together they can make the biggest, best valentine ever Kids can use the colorful foil stickers to make their own valentines

Jenny draws, then writes, a story about losing and finding her pet guinea pig.

In 1889, after he and his family emigrate from Italy to New York City, fourteen-year-old Tony tries to adjust to becoming an American, while avoiding an Irish gang and befriending photographer and social reformer Jacob Riis.

Two dogs in search of the right family, and two families in search of the right dog. 3-8 yrs.

A little girl gets mad at a lot of things in her daily life but is comforted that her mother understands her anger.

Jamestown''s American Portraits, an American saga of families and friends, traces the fascinating history of America through many generations and cultures and through the eyes of adolescent girls and boys. Jamestown''s American Portraits is a unique, enriching reading program designed to teach reading skills and strategies while exploring exciting historical novels.

Bring history to life with compelling stories, sweeping scope, and a welcoming sense of diversity Historical fiction helps students connect to their middle school social studies classes Reading skill instruction and cross-curricular connections improve comprehension of historical fiction Strong multicultural flavor reflects the rich tapestry of our shared American heritages Jamestown''s American Portraits, a saga of American families and friends, traces the history of America from the founding of Jamestown to the Civil Rights Movement. This is a unique, enriching series designed to teach reading strategies appropriate for historical novels used in middle school reading, language arts, or social studies classes. Reading Level 5-8 Interest Level 6-8

Between 1825 and 1827, twelve-year-old William Pratt, who lives in Georgia, corresponds with President John Quincy Adams, discussing what he feels is an unjust treaty with the Creek Indians, Mr. Adams''s close election and problems as president, slavery, education, and more.

Chronicles the story of how Francis Scott Key came to write the United States'' national anthem.

A biography of William Penn, founder of the Quaker colony of Pennsylvania, who struggled throughout his life for the freedom to practice his religion.

Describes the life and work of the inventor who developed the steamboat and made it a commercial success.

Tina''s dog, Tucker, bounds into the house for breakfast, with joy and affection and a talent for havoc! Wham! Wham! From room to room he crashes. Vases, plates, a china cat, everything is knocked for six. His reaction to the bowl of food Tina eventually gives him? Wham! Wham! of his wagging tail.

More than any other event, the Boston Tea Party of 1773 has come to stand for the determination of American colonists to control their own destinies. From the arrival of the ships full of controversial taxed tea in Boston Harbor, through the explosive protest meetings at the Old South Church, to the defiant act of dumping 226 chests of fine tea into the harbor on December 16, Freedman captures this exciting story. Source notes, a bibliography, a time line, an afterword, a historical map, and index.

Shows in rhymed verse how the subway engineer draws the city together, transporting all kinds of people where they want to go.

The story of the first Pony Express ride captures the spirit of the California Gold Rush and places the modern mail service in an entirely new perspective with a mini-museum of the Post Office that details pre-Pony Express activities.

Harry''s decision to become a vegetarian causes some problems for him in his third-grade class.

Describes how the immigration station on Ellis Island served as a gateway into the United States for more than sixteen million immigrants between 1892 and 1954.