New Releases by Steven Kroll

More than any other event, the Boston Tea Party of 1773 has come to stand for the determination of American colonists to control their own destinies. From the arrival of the ships full of controversial taxed tea in Boston Harbor, through the explosive protest meetings at the Old South Church, to the defiant act of dumping 226 chests of fine tea into the harbor on December 16, Freedman captures this exciting story. Source notes, a bibliography, a time line, an afterword, a historical map, and index.

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.

The story of the first Pony Express ride captures the spirit of the California Gold Rush and places the modern mail service in an entirely new perspective with a mini-museum of the Post Office that details pre-Pony Express activities.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A lovely variation of Cinderella with a unique twist. Sylvie who lives with her nasty stepmother and stepsister wants to pick the prettiest bouquet of flowers. She overcomes many hurdles and with the help from some animal friends is crowned queen.

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.