The universe is around 13.8 billion years old, expanding, and made up of galaxies held together by gravity. Most of the universe is empty space, with dark matter making up most of what exists. There are billions of galaxies in the universe.
Lenny the Llama escapes from the zoo in search of love and attention, but finds himself lost and alone in the city. He eventually meets a little girl named Sophie who loves him just the way he is, and Lenny finally has a place to belong.
Shannon is a young girl who wants to be a firefighter like her father. She is very determined and becomes one of the youngest firefighters in the country. Shannon is constantly tested as she is called to put out some of the biggest fires in history. She never backs down from a challenge and is always the first one in and the last one out.
Lizzy and Sarah's Journey to Freedom is a historical fiction story set during the Civil War. When Lizzy's family moves from Boston to a small town in the South, she discovers a hidden group of abolitionists who are helping runaway slaves escape to the North. Lizzy befriends one of the slaves, a girl her own age named Sarah, and decides to help her escape. But when the slave-catchers come to town, Lizzy and Sarah must outwit them and make a dangerous journey to freedom.
Mikey is thirteen years old and has to move in with his grandparents after his mom dies. At first he doesn't want to go skiing with his grandpa, but he ends up having a lot of fun. He also meets a girl named Jenna. Mikey learns that his mom loved skiing too.
Mia, an 11-year-old soccer star, is recruited to play for a prestigious all-girls academy team. She must leave her friends and family behind, but soon realizes that the pressure to perform is higher than ever before. With the weight of expectation on her shoulders, Mia must learn to navigate the cutthroat world of competitive soccer if she wants to fulfill her potential.
Fiona discovers a baby dragon in her backyard and quickly forms a bond with it.
Liza is an average girl who is dealing with the ups and downs of middle school. When her best friend moves away, Liza is convinced that her life is over. But she soon discovers that there are plenty of other kids at school who are just like her. With their help, Liza starts to enjoy middle school and even makes some new friends.