Hapuku the Hippo is a story about a young hippo who must take on the responsibility of leading his family after his father is killed. Hapuku must learn to be brave and strong, and protect his family from the dangers of the savanna.
Scout, a thirteen year old girl, takes in a runaway dog named Max and the two quickly become friends. Despite her initial reservations, Scout's life is improved with Max by her side and the two remain loyal to each other.
The universe is around 13.8 billion years old and expanding. It is full of galaxies and most of the universe is made up of dark matter. There are thought to be around 100 billion planets in the universe, with Earth being around 4.5 billion years old.
This book of recipes features bold flavors and fresh ingredients characteristic of Korean cuisine. Kimchi, BBQ, and other Korean dishes are included, with clear instructions on how to create them.
Penelope is a librarian who loves books. When her city's library is threatened with closure, she comes up with a plan to smuggle books out of the library and into the homes of the city's children. But she's not the only one with a love for books, and she soon discovers that she's not the only one with a secret.
Lizzy is a young girl who starts her own business selling lemonade and cookies. She is a hard worker and learns the importance of customer service. Lizzy is an inspiration to others.
Milly gets a dog for her 13th birthday and names him Lucky. When her parents go out of town and leave her home alone with Lucky, she quickly discovers that her dog is not as well-behaved as she thought. Despite all the trouble Lucky causes, Milly knows that she wouldn't trade him for anything in the world.
There are many interesting and little-known facts about space. For example, it is possible to survive in space without a spacesuit, and there are no stars in space. The sun is white, not yellow, and the universe is expanding. Additionally, there are more galaxies in the universe than there are stars in our own galaxy. Finally, we are made of stardust.