Shannon is an 11 year old girl who is sent to live with her grandparents in Boston after her mother's death. She meets a girl named Darlene who lives in the projects and the two girls spend the summer exploring Boston. They go to the Freedom Trail, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the Boston Common. They also sneak into a nightclub and get kicked out. Shannon has the time of her life and learns a lot about herself and the world around her.
Sarah discovers a mysterious egg in the forest which hatches into a baby dinosaur. She must keep him a secret from her family and the rest of the world, but when he starts to grow too big to hide, Sarah must find a way to keep him safe before it's too late.
Tonya Harding is a thirteen year old girl who starts skating and quickly shows talent for the sport. She starts winning competitions, but her dream of becoming a world champion is threatened when she is accused of cheating. Tonya is determined to prove her innocence and win the world championship.
Nova is a young woman living on a space station in the year 2200. A strange man arrives and tells her that she's the key to stopping a war that is about to break out between two rival factions in the galaxy. Nova is thrust into a world of politics and intrigue, and she must use all her skills to navigate the dangerous waters of the galaxy in order to stop the war before it starts.
Shannon is excited to move to a new home on the edge of a magical forest where she meets new friends who teach her about the hidden secrets of the trees and wildflowers.
Shannon overcomes many obstacles to earn her high school diploma and create a better life for herself and her sister. Despite the challenges of poverty, racism, and discrimination, Shannon persists and ultimately succeeds. Her story is an inspiration to others.
When Old Bessie the cow goes to the pasture to lie down, she doesn't get back up. The farmer's daughter, Daisy, is sad to see her favorite cow lying there motionless, but she spends the day with her anyway, telling her all about her day and what's going on in the world. As the sun sets, Daisy says goodbye to her friend, promising to visit her again tomorrow.
Nemo is a little fish who gets lost in the big blue ocean. He meets new friends and learns about the different creatures that live in the ocean on his journey home.