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Tom Longboat, an Onondaga Aboriginal, was raised in a log cabin on the Six Nations reserve. In 1907, Tom entered the most famous race in the world:...

“Mom, is that all you think about? What someone’s house looks like?” Nick asks. It isn’t all that Maggie thinks about, but she does take pride in h...

As she looks down at her baby, a tear runs down Valerie’s cheek. “How can I possibly leave you?” she whispers. Valerie’s time at home with baby Jar...

Marilyn Monroe is remembered most for her beauty and the controversy around her death. Was it suicide or murder? Marilyn Monroe was born Norma Jean...

Will Rogers (1879-1935,) was born in the Indian Territory, now known as Oklahoma. His fascination with rope tricks and the lasso led him to perform...

Leena's children are older, so she goes back to school. All goes well until Omar, her husband, finds out. "Why are you doing this to me?" says O...

Lindy loves wood. She loves the look of wood. She loves the feel of wood. She gets a job in a furniture factory. Lindy loves her new job. But s...

Rennie walked into the house. He took one step and stopped dead in his tracks. The house was empty! Everything was gone. Kara and the kids were...

"I just got my first credit card. I love it! It's like play money." Terri is divorced. She is free to do what she wants. Shopping is what she w...

Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874-1942), the creator of Anne of Green Gables and author of more than 20 books, is a household name the world over. When M...

Jean Vanier is the founder of L'Arche, an international organization which creates communities where people with developmental disabilities and tho...

Elizabeth visited Newgate prison in 1812. She was horrified by the crowded and dirty prison conditions. The women did their own cooking and washing...

Eleanor Roosevelt was First Lady of the United States from 1933 to 1945. She was a shy, awkward child who became an orphan at the age of ten. Elean...

The Dalai Lama is the spiritual and political leader of the Tibetan people. His Holiness often says, "I am just a simple Buddhist monk—no more, no ...

Ryan Green disappears one day after school without a trace. His family is caught in a living nightmare. Six months later, the police have no leads....

Scott and Joan have two children. Scott is never home because he drives a truck and goes on long trips. One day, Scott finds out that his family is...

Tony, a plumber, and a potential customer make a deal. If the customer pays cash, Tony will reduce the cost of the plumbing job. Tony's wife is not...

A single mother hits her son in a grocery store. She loves her son and is afraid he will be taken away. This open-ended story will invite discussio...

Liz is lying in bed because she has a bad cold. She has a runny nose, red eyes, and messy hair. Suddenly, Liz hears the doorbell ring. She looks...

Pam and Pete are on a picnic. Pete is distracted because he is sitting on an ant hill and is covered in bites. Pam thinks Pete is distracted beca...

Lee cannot sleep because Tom snores every night. Although Lee has some creative ideas to stop Tom's snoring, she fears the consequences. Students...

Jan, a young woman, thinks she is in love with Bill. After a disastrous first date, she realizes that Bill is not the man for her.

Did you know that wolves are like people in many ways? Close-up and detailed photos in the book capture wolves interacting, raising their young, wo...

Did you know that grey seals can stay under water for 20 minutes? And that the mother seals leave their young only two or three weeks after they ar...

The book explains why we get hiccups and describes a variety of ways that people try to get rid of them.

This book explains why it is okay to say no, when necessary, even to those you love.

Fad Diets tells the story of Al's attempts to lose weight. Al tries some fad diets only to discover that they don't work. He gains back the weight ...

This book gives advice to people who have trouble falling asleep due to stress. Simple changes to daily routines such as drinking less caffeine, go...

Sami volunteers in a thrift store. He unpacks donations, sorts clothes, prices items, and helps customers. In exchange for his time and help, Sami ...

Tess has a clear idea of the perfect man for her. She tries out online dating to find him. She finds him, but things do not turn out the way she ha...

Don and Dell got married a long time ago. With each year, their love grows as they spend their days together living a simple life.

Nan is ecstatic. A date with Rod! But in her excitement when getting ready for the date, Nan does something silly.

Max wants to date Mona. Max has a plan. Will the plan work?

Can Pat trust Len? She suspects that Len may be seeing another woman. One day, Len forgets to take his phone to work. Should Pat take a look to see...

Lily works in a store. One day Lily buys something in the store after work. A co-worker gives her back far too much change. Should Lily say somethi...

Mel questions the freshness of meat he wants to add to stew he's making for a potluck. After some consideration, Mel uses the meat. Two friends who...