Judy Young

In 1572 Beijing, when a nine-year-old boy is named Emperor of China, Hu-Wan offers the gift of a cricket cage carved from a gourd he and his grandfather grew.

Eleven-year-old Kaden, a boy who lives with his grandmother outside the small town of Promise, learns, just when he is starting middle school, that the father he has never known was released from prison.

Various objects, places, people, and animals associated with the state of Missouri are presented in short rhymes with added commentary and are used to illustrate the alphabet.

While traveling along the Oregon Trail, ten-year-old Cora and her newborn baby sister suffer the loss of their mother and are separated, but Cora stitches a book to tell the dark-eyed baby of their journey and family.

"A father goes to ever-increasing lengths to entice his son to get into the bath tub, including building a water slide and adding aquatic animals"-- Provided by publisher.

A lonely writer searches for the perfect pet to keep her company in her solitary work.

"Westward Journeys contains stories focusing on the American westward expansion. Minnow and Rose: a girl on the Oregon Trail meets a native girl. Pappy's Handkerchief: an African-American family during the Oklahoma Land Run. A Book for Black-Eyed Susan: a girl facing tragedy on the Oregon Trail"-- Provided by publisher.

"Poetry and expository text give readers an A-to-Z guide on how to prepare for outdoor hiking adventures. Topics include information on gear, clothing, and safety rules, along with recommended trails to travel. Front and back matter includes information on trail symbols and instructions on how to read a compass"-- Provided by publisher.

When Digger the dog and his big sister Daisy visit the zoo, Digger tries to imitate the animals they see and Daisy tells him that although he cannot climb a tree like a monkey, he can swim in a pond like a duck.

When Daisy the dog and her brother Digger go to the big city, Daisy shops and insists Digger stay beside her or he will get lost, but she will not go into the store that interests him the most.