Lila the Fair

by Laura Driscoll

Published 1 January 2005
Lila is so effective at settling her sisters' arguments she decides to serve as peacemaker at school as well.

The popular Social Studies Connects series links history, geography, civics and economics to kids’ daily lives. Featuring stories with diverse characters who face situations young readers can relate to, these books support reading and social studies skills including researching, inferring, comparing, and communication. An activity to stimulate curiosity about the world is included in each book!

With no special powers, no secret identity, and no cape, can someone be a real hero? Ethan thinks so and sets out to prove it! (Social Studies Topic: History & Culture/Heroes)

My Brother The Knight

by Laura Driscoll

Published 1 July 2004
Annoyed at his brother Colin's obsession with knights, Jared challenges his younger brother to live one full week as if it were the Middle Ages.

Sally's Big Save

by Laura Driscoll

Published 1 January 2006
While trying to find a way to buy a concert ticket to see her favorite pop star, Sally learns several new ways of saving money.