A fast-paced, madcap adventure from the always surprising raconteur, Avi! It's the spring of 1945 in Brooklyn, and while WWII rages in Europe, sixth grader Frankie Wattleson--inspired by the heroics of The Lone Ranger and other radio show idols--sets out to right the wrongs of the world. Frankie is so caught up in his superhero stories that he becomes convinced the tenant renting his brother's room is a mad scientist. Can Frankie and his trusty sidekick,...

A biography of the eighteenth-century printer, publisher, inventor, scientist, and statesman who played an influential role in the early history of the United States.

A biography of the famous magician who was also a movie star and a pioneer pilot.

A biography of the woman who, with the assistance of her devoted teacher Annie Sullivan, achieved success and fame despite being blind and deaf.

A biography of the woman who served as First Lady for the longest time, and who was the first President's wife to speak out about important issues of the day by writing newspapers articles and books, giving radio interviews and speeches, and teaching classes.

Biography of a poor boy from New Orleans who became a jazz musician who is beloved around the world.

Learn about the real man behind the legend.

An introduction to the life and accomplishments of America's fourtieth president, Ronald Regan.

Presents a brief profile of the life and works of sixteenth-century playwright William Shakespeare and contains black-and-white illustrations that include a diagram of the Globe Theater.

Looks closely at Anne Frank's life before the secret annex, what life was like in hiding from the Nazis, and the legacy of her diary.