John Bankston

Introduces the surgeon who in 1967 became the first to successfully transplant a donor heart into another human being.

"Rabbits are awesome pets. They also have to be planned. Before you get a rabbit, make sure you have the time and space. If you do, learn how to make your bunny feel at home."--

Examines the life of the eighteenth-century Austrian composer, from his acclaim as a child prodigy through his prolific musical career to his early death in 1791 at age thirty-five.

"Contains everything a young reader needs to know about owning and caring for a kitten, including ... instructions about daily care, cleaning, feeding, and maintaining ... one of most popular pets in North America"--Provided by publisher.

"Discusses the obligations and joys of selecting, preparing for, and caring for a hamster." --

A biography of Duke Ellington, a pianist since the age of seven, who conducted big bands, composed film and Broadway musicals, and used the unique sounds of the musicians in his band to revolutionize the sound of jazz.

A biography of the Scottish bacteriologist and Nobel Prize winner who discovered penicillin and its antibiotic properties.

We Visit Singapore takes middle school students on a journey to the Asian country of Singapore. The title contains Singapore's history, geography, conflicts, culture, religions, politics, economy, and most importantly contemporary life. Inclides vital statistics, timeline, place in the world, and a native recipe and craft. The book has been developed to address many of the Common Core specific goals, higher level thinking skills, and progressive learning...

A biography of the young actor chosen to portray Harry Potter in the "Harry Potter" movies.