Most Popular Books by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen

The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is the $100 million result of the vision of architect Frank Gehry and the foresight of the Basque government of Bilbao. The building has been described as a cross between a futuristic oceanliner and a titanium artichoke. Attracting over a million visitors a year, its one of a kind architecture makes it a global icon for a new millennium.

Merida, star of Disney/u202aPixar Brave and the independent Highland princess who inspired a generation of girls, is now the heroine of her own chapter book series. Adventure, magic, and friendship will find Merida in these all-new stories, perfect for newly independent readers ages 6 to 10 who love Disney The Never Girls and the Disney Anna & Elsa chapter books.

The Mexican-American War was a turning point in the fortunes of both the United States and Mexico. Behind the momentous events were prominent people, from James K. Polk to Abraham Lincoln, from Antonio Lspez de Santa Anna to Zachary Taylor. This book explores the contributions of the most influential figures involved in the Mexican-American War.

Coral, Shelly, and Angel are SO excited to go on an overnight field trip! They''re going to camp near an island where they can have a campfire and even sleep under the stars! But the problem with a group of three best friends, is sometimes someone get

The adventurous Princess Bea of the Blueberry Kingdom usually loves being in the middle of the action. Hang gliding? No problem. Zip-lining? Easy-peasy. But when Bea has to lead the annual Harvest Hullabaloo on horseback, she''s embarrassed to admit that she''s actually pretty scared of horses.

Discusses what autism is, how it is diagnosed, and how it is treated.

When Purrmaid friends Shelly, Angel, and Coral team up with the Catfish Club to audition for the annual Founder''s Day Showcase, they learn that singing well requires more than just practice.

In Kittentail Cove, Paw-loween is a super fun holiday! Shelly, Coral, and Angel can''t wait to decorate jelly-o-lanterns, dress up in costumes, and go to the Paw-loween festival! But Coral is a little nervous about the Haunted House. Can this scaredy cat learn to be brave so she can see her purr-fect pumpkin on display in the house? Maybe with a little help from her friends!

Shelly is hosting new student Leeza, a grrmaid, at her house, but becomes jealous when Leeza seems more interested in being friends with Coral and Angel.

Purrmaids Coral, Shelly, and Angel help clean up the ocean as a school project and rescue the brother of their mermicorn friend, Sirena, who is trapped by plastic soda rings.

"It''s time for the summer Olympics and Kittentail Cove is ready to celebrate! A hometown Olympic hero will be hosting a field day at Sea School and best friends Coral, Shelly, and Angel are excited to try all kinds of fun sports. But when Coral makes the swim-nastics team and Shelly and Angel don''t, she''ll have to overcome her fears and learn to work with her new team if they want to win"--Amazon.com.

"It''s a typical day in the classroom. All the little dinosaurs play nicely, but ... Tyrannosaurus wrecks!"--Page 4 of cover.

Discusses the political differences in Iran and how the people are caught in the middle of modernization or strict Islamic values.

"When it seems like her friends don''t want to celebrate her birthday, Angel leaves the party and finds Minnie, a manatee who needs help!"--

The purrmaids are going on their very first school sleepover, but Angel feels left out when she is paired with Cascade, a member of the Catfish Club.

"Mermicorns Serena and Lily try to use simple invisibility magic while doing a school project about magical mistakes, and learn a powerful lesson about using magic responsibly"--OCLC.

After a field trip to learn about new foods, purrmaid friends Shelly, Angel, and Coral decide to cook a surprise meal for teacher Ms. Harbor and her friend, but unexpected challenges arise.