New Releases by Marty Crisp

Young Jim Mulholland can''t believe his good luck: He has signed on as a cabin boy to the world''s finest ocean liner, the Titanic, and can''t wait for the history-making voyage across the sea to America. As part of his duties Jim is in charge of the ship''s cat, a beautiful tortoiseshell that also appears happy to be on board. He calls the cat by the ship''s construction number, 4-0-1, certain that she will bring him good luck. And he''s delighted when 4-0-1 shortly gives birth to a litter of kittens. But once the ship''s trial runs are completed and it''s ready to launch to sea, Jim notices that 4-0-1 is nowhere to be found. He''s got to find her-the Titanic can''t cast off without her lucky cat. Jim is faced with a decision that will affect the rest of his life.A newspaper journalist for 30 years, Marty Crisp often writes about the animals that hold a special interest and place in her heart. She has published many award-winning books for children and adults, including White Star, her book about a dog on the Titanic. Marty lives in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. Robert Papp''s award-winning artwork includes hundreds of illustrations for major publishers across the United States, and his first children''s book, The Scarlet Stockings Spy, was named an IRA Teachers'' Choice in 2005. His other books with Sleeping Bear Press include The Last Brother and M is for Meow: A Cat Alphabet. Robert lives in historic Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Twelve-year-old Sam, a passenger on the Titanic''s maiden sea voyage, volunteers to help care for the dogs in the ocean liner''s kennel and becomes fast friends with the Irish setter of J. Bruce Ismay, the ship''s owner.

While traveling to Bethlehem with his beloved dog, a young servant to one of the Magi worries about finding a gift to give the baby Jesus.

Uses a question-and-answer format to present a variety of information about horses.

The bestselling Dot-to-Dot series is going to the dogs! From the familiar (Golden Retriever, German Shepherd) to the unusual (Basenji, Shiba Inu), these 38 breeds span the canine world. Every dot-to-dot takes up a page, making a nice big picture for kids to color in when they''ve finished connecting. There''s fun information on each pooch''s origin, size, and shape, along with general details, Did you know? background, and an amazing fact.

Answers many questions about dolphins.

Ten-year-old Abbie, bullied at school for being small, wants to get a big black dog, but two months of living with a little Yorkshire terrier changes his mind about a number of things.

Question-and-answer format brings (readers) right to the topics that interest the most. Accessible and photo-packed.--BOOKLIST Clear, full-color photos provide close-up views of various species. This is a fun treat for browsers. --SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

Uses a question-and-answer format to present a variety of information about cats.

In 1863 Pennsylvania, twelve-year-old Ben and his dog Captain set off in search of Ben''s brother, who is missing from the Union Army.

In the middle of June, Peter, "a boy of winter who''s stranded in summer," is longing for snowy days.

Bud''s new pup disappears amidst the other farm animals and cannot be named until he proves that he will fit in with them.

Having rescued a group of abandoned greyhounds from a desert building, thirteen-year-old Josh plans to race one named Ratzo until he discovers the cruelty of the sport.

As sixth-grader Will Winkle saves his money for the perfect dog, he finds himself becoming more and more attached to the mixed German Shepherd he has rescued from the animal shelter.