Barbara deRubertis

The stories of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln are told in a single book not only to celebrate the important February holiday but to compare and contrast the lives of these two towering Americans. Though they lived at different times, they shared similar problems, triumphs, and traits of leadership.

American women fought for over 100 years to win the right to vote. From Susan B. Anthony to Ida B. Wells, many powerful American heroes lent their voices to this movement. Every year on Women's Equality Day and International Women's Day, we celebrate past victories and work toward a more equal future.

"When the calendar changes from one year to the next, people like to celebrate! But there's more to New Year's than counting down to midnight. Find out why the calendar starts on January 1, and learn about people from other parts of the world who have brought their own calendars and New Year's traditions to America."--Back cover.

Pablo demonstrates how good he is at counting while helping his grandmother, his "abuela, " prepare to sell vegetables at the market.

As she adds up the items in the collections that some of her classmates bring to school, Kate tries to come up with a collection of her own that has enough items for her to share.

On a hot summer day, three children squabble over which ingredients and what quantities should go into their extra special lemonade.

When Hanna Hippo gets hiccups on her way to enjoy some hot huckleberry muffins after school, her friends Homer Hog and Hilda Hen try to help.