Hurt that her father routinely attends her half-brother's games and misses hers even though she is the star athlete of the third grade, Izzy receives her friends' support when she decides to tell her father how she feels

Kelsey is the best reader in her third grade class, and she is determined to lead her class to victory in the alll-school reading contest.

Simon Ellis and the rest of the third grade Franklin School Friends participate in a spelling bee where Simon's competitive spirit takes over until he realizes that sometimes the best way to win is to take a chance and let other people shine.

Examines the life and times of George Washington, the first United States president, using a question and answer format.

When Ivy and Ray's parents are sent to jail, and left in the custody of their parent's accusers, they decide to look for evidence that will "spring" their parents.

Biologist Christina Allen describes her adventures in Africa, including watching the shadow of a hippo lurking outside her tent, trying to ride a camel, and watching a dung beetle in action.

Examines the childhood and youth, education, early surveying career, life in the military, and presidency of George Washington.