New Releases by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel

In the tradition of the loveable but flawed heroines from Louise Rennison''s Georgia Nicholson Books, Kathleen O''Dell''s Agnes Parker novels, and Lois Lowry''s Anastasia Krupnik books comes Elizabeth Cody Kimmel''s Kat Roberts. All Kat wants is to be normal, or at least to look that way to students at her new school. But her mother is a medium, and not the kind that fits in between small and large; Kat''s mom is the kind of medium who sees spirits and communicates with them. And, even worse, Kat has just discovered that she can see spirits too. In fact, she seems to be the only one capable of helping a spirit at her school cross over successfully. The question is can she do it without needing to switch schools herself? In this the first of three SUDDENLY SUPERNATURAL books, Elizabeth Cody Kimmel brings humor, heart, and a little supernatural charm to the trials and tribulations of finding out who you are and who you want to be--all while surviving the seventh grade.

With the tradition of Spin the Bottle on the brink of being played before Drama Club''s opening night, Phoebe worries about an untimely revelation of her secret crush, a betrayal by her supposed best friend, and the happenings of the two Drama Divas before the curtain finally goes up!

Mary IngalLs lost her sight after a devastating bout of scarlet fever. Now Mary has the opportunity to attend the Iowa College for the Blind, where she will get a fresh start with her education and can learn the skills she needs for an independent future as well. It seems like a dream come true. But it also means leaving her cherished family behind in Dakota Territory, including her sister Laura. Laura''s feisty personality has always complemented Mary''s quiet nature, and ever since Mary lost her sight, Laura has served as Mary''s "eyes" to the world. Now that she''s on her own, Mary must learn to get along without her beloved sister, and in the process realizes that she may have a bit of Laura''s spunk in her after all. For the first time, readers will get a glimpse into the life of Mary Ingalls and will discover a whole new side of this Little House sister they''ve gotten to know through Laura Ingalls Wilder''s classic Little House books.

When a boy finally gets exactly what he wants from Santa, he learns that owning a real penguin may not have been a good idea after all.

Dim ond un anrheg mae Ifan wedi gofyn amdano''r Nadolig hwn, sef pengwin iawn o''r enw Carwyn...ond, tybed beth fydd ymateb Ifan unwaith i Carwyn gyrraedd? -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru

Introduces readers to 40 American women of achievement who were first in their field.

Edward Drinker Cope was a charming man with a passion for old bones. Othniel Marsh was a stickler for procedure when he studied his fossil finds. They started as friends, sharing ideas and information, but after Marsh tried to poach Cope''s digging site, they became bitter enemies. Their decades-long feud fueled their desire to dig up more bones, to discover new species, and to find ever bigger and more unusual dinosaurs. Through their competition, the two men laid a far-reaching foundation for the brand-new field of palentology. A fascinating story told with an engaging narrative technique, and well complemented by period photographs and drawings, a map, a time line, and an author''s note. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Fabulously illustrated by H. B. Lewis, Elizabeth Cody Kimmel''s hilarious romp through the land of be-careful-what-you-wish-for offers a whole year''s worth of holiday fun magic. It''s just what you wanted — it''s just what you asked for! But this irresistible penguin won''t ever have to go back to the zoo. Complete with his very own nametag, this charming plush Osbert will delight children just as last fall''s popular picture book, MY PENGUIN OSBERT, did. - stands 8 inches high - made of a soft, infant-safe, machine-washable fabric - completely safe for babies - individually polybagged, with a hang tag gift card.

Lily attempts to turn around the most boring summer ever. And when she meets Karla and her incredibly cool parents, her summer gets even better because she learns they are her relatives.

Describes the events of the 1914 Shackleton Antarctic expedition, when the ship the Endurance was crushed in a frozen sea and the men made the perilous journey across ice and stormy seas to reach inhabited land.

Five hundred years before Columbus, a young Viking named Leif Eriksson crossed the Atlantic and became the first-known European to set foot in North America. The tale of the crossing has been passed down for 1000 years. Now Elizabeth Cody Kimmel retells it to a new audience, painting a vivid picture of what Eriksson might have experienced. Includes reproductions of maps, illustrations, and Viking artifacts.

How did early explorers navigate? Who was the first human to reach outer space? When did the first person reach the North Pole? Kids can find the answers to these questions and many more in this easy-to-use family reference book! Packed with important facts, The Look-It-Up Book of Explorers features 40 concise, exciting accounts of explorers from around the world and throughout time, from the Vikings to the astronauts! Illustrated with photographs, drawings, and maps, this book makes it easy for kids to explore! Praise for As Far as the Eye Can Reach: “Kimmel’s work is a well written, lively account for young readers.” —Kirkus Reviews

This lively, well-written book about the 1803 excursion by the Corps of Discovery includes excerpts from the expedition''s journals, maps and drawings by Lewis and Clark, and period paintings.

When a boy finally gets exactly what he wants from Santa, he learns that owning a real penguin may not have been a good idea after all.

Als Jan van de kerstman een echte pinguïn krijgt, blijkt dat het niet zo eenvoudig is om goed voor een pinguïn te zorgen. Prentenboek met grote illustraties in bijzondere kleuren. Vanaf ca. 4 jaar.

Following the death of his father, Bill joins a wagon train to the west, where he is befriended by the famous marksman, Wild Bill Hickock.

Presents a circle of dreams that leads from a child to a flower to a butterfly and eventually up to the moon and back to the earth, which is dreaming of a child.

This sturdy book includes fun paper punch-outs that fit inside pockets shaped like wagons. Active minds and hands can match the punch-outs to the right scenes, following clues in the artwork. Whether giving furry friends a lift or gathering treasures, here are ways to fill up on fun!

This sturdy book includes fun paper punch-outs that fit inside pockets shaped like wagons. Active minds and hands can match the punch-outs to the right scenes, following clues in the artwork. Whether giving furry friends a lift or gathering treasures, here are ways to fill up on fun!

Kids on the move will love to take along this eye-catching board book, shaped and designed to look just like a wagon. On each generous spread, there are favorite toys-especially, of course, a little RED wagon-to help children recognize the basic colors. A perfect choice for little ones ready to learn!

As a family enjoys a springtime stroll to the park, a little explorer takes us on a series of wild rides in a red wagon. Powered by the child''s imagination, the wagon becomes a ship sailing the seven seas, a rocket zooming through space, a dogsled mushing across the Arctic, and more . . . until the daring (but sleepy) traveller returns safely home. This book is sure to inspire young readers to take imaginative journeys of their own!

Jenna has the perfect life until her father leaves and things get shaky with her best friend. To make matters worse, for a school assignment she must go and read to Miss Caples, an elderly shut-in. When Jenna runs out of stories to read, she asks Miss Caples how to deal with what''s going on in her life. To surprise, she has more in common with Miss Caples than she thought.

Cristyn Stone is unhappy about spending her summer in a small town in Wales while her father researches a book. The 16th-century stone house they are staying in holds a haunting secret. Strange noises, weird dreams, a girl ghost, and a mysterious connection to her late mother draw 14-year-old Cristyn deeper into the mystery.

Balto has a quiet life as a sled dog—until tragedy strikes. Dozens of children in Nome become sick with diphtheria. Without antitoxin serum, they will perish—and the closest supply is 650 miles away! The only way to get the serum to Nome is by sled, but can the dogs deliver it in time? Heading bravely into a brutal blizzard, Balto leads the race for life. A Kansas City Children’s Book Award for Grades 1–3