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This engaging volume takes a close look at the legend of Joaquin Murrieta, the man who came to be known as the Robin Hood of Eldorado. Dynamic text tells the story of Murrieta, with plenty of exciting age-appropriate details, but also examines the complex relationship between fact and fiction in legends such as his. Interesting and informative historical background on the California Gold Rush and the role of Mexicans and Californios in the area at the time round out this fun and informative volume.

In June of 1870, Charles Dickens died before finishing his last novel, The Mystery of Edwin Drood. The ending of that novel would become one of the great literary enigmas of all time. In 2018 the filmmaker Hugo Almagro agrees to write a script about The Mystery of Edwin Drood.

The world's myths are filled with characters, creatures, and stories that have fascinated people for thousands of years. This series mixes dramatic retellings and non-fiction information to give a full picture of a culture's myths. This book explores the gods, goddesses, heroes, villains, tricksters, and quests that make Roman myths and legends so compelling. Fully translated Spanish text.

Why do continents matter? From economics to weather science—and everything in between—knowing the characteristics of the continents expands readers’ perspectives in every school subject. This fundamental information is a building block of many future lessons and an essential part of elementary education. This book presents a focused, clear, age-appropriate look at Earth’s continents that young readers are sure to find both informative and interesting. This volume is also packed with colorful maps that are labeled and explained to foster young readers’ comprehension of this important...