New Releases by Steven Kroll

Captures the pioneer spirit of this forerunner of the modern postal service while providing an enticing glimpse of American history.

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.

Even though Tucker causes chaos as he bounds through the house, knocking things over, his owners find it difficult to scold him because he is such a nice dog. 4 yrs+

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

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.

Because her good deeds are not noticed, a small witch steals every trick-or-treat bag in town on Halloween.

An illustrated account of the amazing two-year journey of Lewis and Clark across the American West. In the early 1800s, William Clark and Meriwether Lewis set out, at the request of President Thomas Jefferson, to explore the Louisiana Territory. For two years, four months, and nine days the men and their crew traveled the rivers, plains, and forests of the west, discovering unknown plants and animals and making contact with many native tribes. This simple introduction to their epic journey is perfect for young readers, featuring large-format illustrations, a timeline of important events, and an afterword that describes the lives of the explorers after their return home.

Micael is taken out of the team''s starting lineup.

The Raymondtown Rockets have just won 6-5 against the Bradford Bulldogs and it''s all due to Vicky Lopez. She not only scored the winning run, she made the crucial plays for the crucial outs. Her teammates greet her with high-fives and cheers as she reaches the dugout and Vivky feels great. But in art class no one is cheering Vicky''s work. Instead they''re making fun of her. And if she lets that bother her too much, it may cost the Rockets the next game.

Eric doesn''t want to play George Washington in the school play because he has stage fright, but when Marty the class bully gets the part instead, there''s trouble ahead.

Every August, Patrick and his parents visit his grandparents in Maine. But this summer, Patrick is really excited. He''s spending the first week in the country alone with his grandparents while his parents attend a convention. He is even more thrilled when Granddad reveals a surprise-Patrick''s very own tree house.

Eric doesn''t want to play George Washington in the school play because he has stage fright, but when Marty the class bully gets the part instead, there''s trouble ahead.

In order to march with Mr. Finnigan in the St. Patrick''s Day Parade, Mary must find a perfect shamrock in Manhattan in the middle of winter.

Thomas is delighted to draw Gretchen''s name to be the recipient of his valentine at school, but then he worries that she does not like him.

Luke, the Rockets star catcher, didn''t want to believe that he was in a batting slump, and even when his friends started to offer advice, he just wanted them to get off his back.

Brian''s league-leading hitting streak is costing him the friendship of his teammates when he becomes self-centered over his accomplishment.

When three "cute" pigs get into the farmhouse, total chaos results.

Phil is the new kid in town and he really wants to get on the baseball team, the famous Raymondtown Rockets.

A brother and sister squirrel appreciate each other more after being exposed to their really naughty cousins at Thanksgiving dinner.

Wishing to control the outcome of her father''s hat contest, because she knows she must marry the winner, Princess Abigail accepts the help of a strange green lizard from the forest.

Depicts a typical day, from opening, through breakfast, lunch, and dinner, to closing, of a busy luncheonette.

Wishing to control the outcome of her father''s hat contest, because she knows she must marry the winner, Princess Abigail accepts the help of a strange green lizard from the forest.

At their summer house, a young boy and his father go off by themselves on a fishing expedition.

On April Fools'' Day, Alice gets tired of Horace''s pranks and teaches him that good friends can have fun together without mean tricks.