"A lyrical and authentic book that recounts the story of a border-town family in Brownsville, Texas in the 1980's, as each member of the family desperately tries to assimilate and escape life on the border to become "real" Americans, even at the expense of their shared family history. This is really un-mined territory in the memoir genre that gives in-depth insight into a previously unexplored corner of America"--

Focuses on the childhood of the noted artist Michelangelo.

A simple biography, with emphasis on his childhood, of the twenty-sixth president of the United States.

Presents the childhood of Eleanor Roosevelt, who married a president of the United States and became known as a great humanitarian.

Because three-year-old Albie, who would one day be known as Albert Einstein, has never spoken his concerned family takes him to a doctor who recommends a series of activities that might stimulate him to talk.

"Little Shaq has always wanted his own kitten, but his parents aren't sure he is responsible enough. When Little Shaq is chosen as his class's Star of the Week, he's sure it's his moment to prove that his parents can count on him. Will Little Shaq be able to show he's ready for his very own pet?"--

Focuses on the childhood of the noted artist Leonardo da Vinci.