Dorothy Bush

San Francisco was still waking up when the ground began to shake. This What Was? history book places readers in the middle of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, a disaster that broke buildings, shattered streets, and led to fires that burned through the city for days. The book explains what happened during the earthquake, why the damage became so widespread, and how thousands of people were affected when homes, businesses, and entire blocks were destroyed. It also follows the city’s effort to recover and rebuild after catastrophe. Written for ages 9 to 12, this nonfiction chapter book combines history, earth science, and human resilience in an accessible account of one of the most famous disasters in American history. Readers interested in earthquakes, cities, and dramatic true events will find a gripping introduction here.

The Floogle family has a very unique way of doing things, and it usually involves turning a simple problem into a hilarious puzzle. Mr. and Mrs. Floogle, along with their children, are always busy trying to fix things around their house, but their solutions are never quite what you would expect. When a faucet leaks or a wheel falls off, you can count on the Floogles to come up with an invention or a clever trick that creates even more delightful chaos. You will giggle as you watch them work together, using their wild imaginations to solve daily troubles in the most confusing ways possible. Even their dog gets caught up in the silly mix-ups. Through all their cheerful mistakes and funny fixes, the Floogles always remember to support each other with kindness and lots of laughter. This classic chapter book is packed with gentle humor and warm moments. It is a wonderful read for anyone who loves stories about quirky families, silly inventions, and the joy of working together as a team.

Feel the sand between your toes and listen to the crashing waves. The Bobbsey family is heading to the beautiful coastal town of Ocean Cliff to visit their lively cousin Dorothy. For Bert, Nan, Flossie, and Freddie, the wide open beach is a giant playground. The children spend their sunny days collecting colorful seashells, building massive sandcastles, and splashing in the salty ocean water while eagerly preparing for the town's spectacular water carnival. But the sunny beach vacation takes a dramatic turn when a massive, terrifying storm blows in from the sea. As the dark clouds roll in, the siblings witness a shocking shipwreck just off the coast. In the chaotic aftermath of the storm, a valuable necklace goes missing, and a brave sailor suddenly vanishes without a trace. Follow the clever twins as they launch a thrilling search along the rocky shoreline and the busy wooden boardwalk. You will race to piece together the scattered clues, braving the crashing surf to solve the mystery and help those in need. This classic seaside adventure perfectly captures the magic of summer vacation while delivering a suspenseful puzzle that will keep you guessing until the very end.

You know the classic story: the rainbow, the happy bluebirds, and the yellow brick road. But when another tornado sweeps through Kansas and drops Amy Gumm into the magical land of Oz, she quickly realizes this is not the fairy tale she expected. The yellow brick road is crumbling. Good witches cannot be trusted, wicked witches might be the heroes, and winged monkeys are executed for simply rebelling. Dorothy found a way back to Oz, and the power went completely to her head. Now she rules as a ruthless dictator, and no one in the kingdom is safe from her terrifying regime. Enter Amy, the other girl from Kansas. Recruited by the Revolutionary Order of the Wicked, she is trained to fight and assigned an impossible mission. To break Dorothy's hold on the land, you must dismantle her inner circle. Remove the Tin Woodman's heart. Steal the Scarecrow's brain. Take the Lion's courage. And finally, Dorothy must die. Step into a dark, action-packed reimagining where the lines between hero and villain are violently erased.

A massive earthquake splits the ground wide open in California, plunging Dorothy and her friends deep into a terrifying underground world. You will plummet right alongside them, landing in a bizarre subterranean realm made entirely of glass. Your only hope for survival is to navigate upward through a series of dangerous, hidden countries packed with strange and hostile creatures. Luckily, Dorothy is reunited with an old friend, the humbug Wizard himself, who uses his clever tricks to help the group survive. You will face invisible bears, vicious wooden gargoyles, and treacherous dragonets as you desperately search for a way back to the surface. The journey is dark and filled with tension, pushing the heroes to rely on their courage and quick thinking. This gripping adventure takes you far beneath the earth, showing you that even in the darkest caves, friendship and determination can guide you toward the light.

White marble, glowing domes, jeweled flowers, and a story of love and loss all come together in one of the most famous buildings in the world. Where Is the Taj Mahal? brings young readers to Agra, India, to learn why this breathtaking monument was built and how thousands of workers helped turn an emperor’s grief into an architectural masterpiece. You will meet Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal, discover why the Taj Mahal is a tomb rather than a palace, and see how careful design made it shimmer in sunlight and moonlight. This accessible nonfiction book blends history, architecture, geography, and culture in the approachable style of the Where Is? series. It is a strong choice for readers who enjoy real places with dramatic human stories behind them.

Travel back in time thousands of years to the hot desert sands of ancient Egypt. The Great Pyramids of Giza are some of the most famous and massive structures ever built, easily recognized by people all over the world. But how exactly were they created? Even today, experts still marvel at how ancient builders managed to move millions of heavy stone blocks without modern machinery. Uncover the fascinating secrets behind these giant royal tombs and the powerful pharaohs who ordered their construction. You will learn all about the daily life and rich culture of the ancient Egyptians, including their beliefs about the afterlife. Discover the detailed and surprising process of making mummies, and see what precious treasures were hidden deep inside the pyramid walls. From grave robbers to modern archaeologists, follow the incredible history of these ancient wonders. Step inside to explore the mysteries that have drawn curious travelers to the Egyptian desert for centuries.

A dusty attic holds more than just old boxes when Little Bear and his Grandfather start cleaning up. Tucked away among the forgotten treasures are incredible memories of Grandfather's adventurous days as a brave sea captain aboard the mighty ship named the Marco Polo. Settle in and listen as Grandfather shares thrilling tales of the ocean, sparking Little Bear's endless imagination. You will be transported alongside them, feeling the salty breeze and the excitement of sailing across the world. The special bond between Grandfather and Little Bear fills every page with warmth, showing how stories can bring generations together. This sweet addition to the beloved Little Bear series offers an inviting reading experience with manageable text and a gentle pace. It is a wonderful way to practice your independent reading while enjoying a tender story about family history and the magic of shared memories.

Dust off your boots and get ready to join a true frontier adventure! Ten-Gallon Bart is back in action, and this time the whole town is getting involved in the most spectacular Wild West show ever seen. But putting on a massive performance is never simple when you are dealing with a rowdy cast of desert characters. You will need to stretch, jump, and warm up right alongside Bart and his friends as they run through special exercises and drills to prepare for the big day. Every page invites you to move your body and participate in the lively preparations. As the animals practice their routines, unexpected hilarious hurdles keep getting in their way. It takes plenty of practice, a lot of patience, and a healthy dose of frontier spirit to get this production ready for the spotlight.

Amy Gumm was given a simple mission: remove the Tin Woodman's heart, steal the Scarecrow's brain, take the Lion's courage, and kill Dorothy. But in this twisted version of Oz, nothing goes exactly to plan. Dorothy is still alive, and the Revolutionary Order of the Wicked has vanished when Amy needs them most. Now, mysterious Princess Ozma might be your only ally in a land where the line between good and evil shifts with the wind. As you follow Amy deeper into the dark history of Oz, you will uncover unsettling truths about her mission and the world she thought she knew. Worse, the danger isn't confined to the magical realm. Kansas, the home Amy desperately wanted to leave behind, might be the next target of Dorothy's wrath. In this thrilling sequel, trust is a dangerous game. You must navigate a crumbling yellow brick road where former friends become fierce enemies, and the wicked might be the only ones fighting for good. Can Amy finish what she started before Oz and Kansas are both destroyed?

Tornadoes clearly have a thing for girls from Kansas. Amy Gumm got swept away to Oz just like Dorothy, but she landed in a terrifyingly different world. Here, the Good Witches are corrupt, the Wicked Witches are the resistance, and Amy's true calling is to be an assassin. Her target is Dorothy herself, the power-hungry dictator threatening to destroy both Oz and Kansas. But Amy failed her mission, and people died for her mistakes. Now, the portal between worlds is wide open, and Dorothy is bringing her twisted army straight to the flat plains of Kansas. If you cannot find a way to close the breach, the destruction of both worlds is guaranteed. Teaming up with the infamous Wicked Witch of the West and the remaining members of the Revolutionary Order of the Wicked, Amy must prepare for the ultimate showdown. Join the fight as magic clashes with reality, and discover if one girl from Kansas has the strength to save her home and stop Dorothy once and for all.

Amy Gumm successfully completed the impossible. She was swept away from Kansas, trained by the Revolutionary Order of the Wicked, and finally killed the corrupted, power-hungry Dorothy. But the mission to save Oz is far from over. Just as the damaged land begins to rebuild, Amy faces a devastating betrayal. Forced to flee, she follows the crumbling Road of Yellow Brick straight into the mysterious land of Ev. This bleak and angry world is ruled by the terrifying Nome King, and the dangers here rival anything she faced in Oz. Worse, Amy soon discovers a shocking truth: her original mission might not have been as successful as she believed. The job you thought was finished is only just beginning. As dark magic rises once again, you must join Amy as she fights to foil a master plan for revenge. She must gather her remaining allies, master her own growing power, and make a final stand to free the magical world from evil once and for all.

Princess Ozma and Dorothy are off on a daring diplomatic mission! The remote corners of Oz are brewing with trouble, and a war is about to erupt between two very strange tribes: the Flatheads and the Skeezers. Ozma is determined to bring peace, but she and Dorothy soon find themselves in way over their heads. When the wicked Skeezer queen traps our heroes inside a magical glass-domed city and sinks it to the bottom of a lake, things look incredibly grim. It will take all the courage they have to survive the underwater prison. More importantly, they need a rescue plan. Enter Glinda the Good. Gathering a rescue team of familiar friends, the powerful sorceress sets out to save the day. The final original novel written by L. Frank Baum, this classic chapter book offers a thrilling blend of strange magic, wondrous inventions, and a race against time. Will Glinda reach them before it is too late?

A furious storm at sea sweeps Dorothy overboard, leaving her clinging to a chicken coop as she washes ashore in the strange land of Ev. You will find yourself navigating a kingdom completely overrun by the tyrannical Nome King, who has transformed the royal family of Ev into magical ornaments. Accompanied by a talking yellow hen named Billina and a mechanical clockwork man, you must brave the dangerous, shifting sands of the deadly desert. Relief arrives when Princess Ozma and the beloved heroes from the Emerald City cross the desert to help, but the real challenge is just beginning. You will plunge deep into the Nome King's underground caverns to play a high-stakes guessing game for the freedom of the royal family. Every choice matters, and one wrong guess will turn you into an ornament forever. This intense rescue mission demands courage, cleverness, and a little bit of luck.

A simple walk down a country lane turns into a bewildering journey when Dorothy and Toto find themselves lost on a series of twisting, unfamiliar paths. Before you know it, you are swept up in another grand adventure, trying to find your way back to the glittering Emerald City. Along the road, you will meet a truly bizarre cast of characters, including the friendly but peculiar Shaggy Man, the clever Button-Bright, and the lovely Polychrome, the daughter of the Rainbow. Your journey will lead you through strange new lands like the city of Foxville and the whimsical town of Dunkiton. Every twist in the road brings a new puzzle to solve and a new friend to help you along the way. As you travel with Dorothy and her odd companions, you will experience the wonder of discovery and the joy of a spectacular royal celebration that gathers all your favorite magical friends in one place.

A massive financial disaster threatens to leave Aunt Em and Uncle Henry homeless in Kansas, but Dorothy has a brilliant, magical solution. You will pack your bags and move to the dazzling land of Oz for good, touring the spectacular Quadling Country and enjoying the ultimate fairytale life. But while you are exploring paper towns and solving jigsaw puzzles, a massive and terrifying threat is brewing underground. The furious Nome King is plotting his revenge, assembling a terrifying army of monsters, shape-shifters, and cruel warriors to tunnel directly into the Emerald City and destroy it forever. You will experience the rising tension as Princess Ozma refuses to fight back, forcing her friends to scramble for a peaceful way to stop an unstoppable invasion. This grand adventure tests the limits of pacifism, friendship, and the sheer power of magical ingenuity against overwhelming odds.

Princess Ozma has vanished without a trace, and the entire magical land is on high alert. When you join Dorothy and the Wizard on this urgent rescue mission, you will find yourself splitting into four separate search parties, combing every corner of the four countries to find her. But the disappearance of the beloved ruler is not the only mystery afoot. High in the mountains, Cayke the Cookie Chef discovers her most prized possession, a magical dishpan essential for baking her legendary treats, has been stolen. Teaming up with the distinguished Frogman, she sets out on a journey of her own. As these two seemingly unrelated mysteries unfold, your adventure will weave through enchanted landscapes, introducing you to strange new friends and unexpected dangers. You must help uncover the clues to find the lost princess and the missing magic pan before the realm falls into absolute chaos. This classic tale brings together courage, teamwork, and the enduring magic of a beloved fantasy world.

A terrifying, massive tornado rips your Kansas house from its foundation and drops you in a world entirely unlike your own. This is the shocking reality for Dorothy and her little dog, Toto, who find themselves stranded in a dazzling but strange kingdom. Your only hope of getting back home to Kansas lies with a mysterious and powerful figure living in the distant Emerald City. As you set off down a bright yellow brick road, you will not have to face the long journey alone. You will forge unbreakable friendships with a Scarecrow who desperately wants a brain, a Tin Woodman searching for a loving heart, and a Cowardly Lion in need of true courage. Together, your mismatched group will brave dark forests, wicked witches, and fields of sleep-inducing flowers. This timeless tale invites you to discover that sometimes the things you are searching for the most are already hidden inside you.

Do you love math and big dreams? Get ready to meet four amazing women who helped make space travel possible! Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden were brilliant mathematicians. They used their incredible skills to solve complex problems and help NASA launch rockets and astronauts into space. Imagine a time when some people thought girls and Black people couldn't do certain jobs. These incredible women faced those challenges with courage and smarts. They worked tirelessly, proving that with hard work and a love for learning, you can achieve anything! This inspiring true story celebrates their genius and how they became "human computers" who changed history. You'll discover how their perseverance helped America reach for the stars and beyond. Get ready to be inspired by these real-life heroes who showed the world what's possible when you believe in yourself!

Follow the yellow brick road and discover the fascinating true story behind one of the most famous fairytales in history. When author L. Frank Baum first wrote about a young farm girl named Dorothy and her little dog Toto traveling through the magical Land of Oz in 1900, he just wanted to write a beautiful story. He had no idea that his book would explode into a massive cultural phenomenon. This book takes you behind the scenes of America's best-loved homegrown fairytale. You will explore how the original story was created, the secrets behind the making of the iconic 1939 film, and how the magical world expanded into numerous sequels, exciting retellings, and smash-hit stage musicals like Wicked. From the first magical pages of Baum's book to the silver screen and beyond, the history of The Wizard of Oz is just as magical as the story itself.

Before any astronaut walked on the moon or orbited the earth, a group of brilliant women was working in the background, using pencils, slide rules, and adding machines to calculate the exact numbers needed to launch rockets into space. These human computers were the unseen force behind the earliest triumphs of the American space program. Step into the fascinating true story of Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden. As exceptionally talented African American mathematicians, these women were recruited to the Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory during the labor shortages of World War II. Despite facing the heavy burdens of segregation and strict Jim Crow laws, they used their profound intellect to break barriers and prove their indispensable value to a nation in need. Spanning the Civil Rights movement, the Cold War, and the intense heat of the Space Race, this powerful historical account reveals how four extraordinary women navigated systemic prejudice to forge a path for gender and racial equality. Their groundbreaking calculations not only propelled the country toward total victory in the space race but also forever changed the course of history.

Watch the ruby slippers sparkle and the twister spin right before your eyes. Step onto the yellow brick road and experience the magic of Oz like never before. With every turn of the page, your favorite moments from the classic story leap into action. See Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion move as you journey towards the Emerald City. This special book uses a unique trick to make the pictures actually move without any screens or batteries. It is the perfect way to explore a beloved tale with a fun, hands-on twist. Grab your friends, flip the pages, and get ready for a wonderful adventure over the rainbow.

A forbidden, ancient magic word threatens to turn the entire enchanting realm completely upside down. High on Mount Munch, a mischievous Munchkin boy named Kiki Aru discovers the secret to transforming anyone or anything with a single, unpronounceable word. When he teams up with the bitter former Nome King, Ruggedo, the two hatch a sneaky plot to conquer the land and claim the throne for themselves. As a reader, you will be swept into a frantic race against time to stop their wicked plans. Dorothy, the Wizard, and their loyal friends must outsmart these villains before the magical transformations cause permanent disaster. You will journey deep into hidden parts of the kingdom, facing tricky illusions and dangerous creatures along the way. Your wits will be tested as the heroes scramble to protect the peace and uphold Princess Ozma's strict rules against unauthorized magic.

Alex Metcalf is a perfectly normal twelve-year-old boy, so waking up in a magical realm called Ever After is a huge shock. Things get even weirder when he is recruited to play first base for the Oz Cyclones in the incredible Ever After Baseball Tournament. With Dorothy from Oz as his team captain, Alex must navigate a world where classic storybook characters are completely obsessed with baseball. The stakes are incredibly high, because the winning team gets a wish granted by the Wizard himself. For Alex, that wish is his only ticket back to the real world. But he is not the only one who wants to win. The notorious Big Bad Wolf is desperate for the prize and will stop at nothing to get his paws on it. You will cheer for Alex as he faces his fears, steps up to the plate, and plays the best game of his life. Get ready for a hilarious and magical sports adventure where fairy tales and fastballs collide.

Experience history as it was written in the present tense. Deadline Artists: Scandals, Tragedies and Triumphs brings together some of the most powerful and gripping newspaper columns from the nineteenth century to today. In this remarkable anthology, you will find yourself on the front lines of the moments that defined an era. Walk alongside Jack London in the devastating aftermath of the San Francisco earthquake, grieve with Walt Whitman over the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, and watch as the Watergate scandal unfolds in real time. Featuring legendary journalists and writers like H.L. Mencken, Dorothy Thompson, Carl Hiaasen, and Mitch Albom, this collection captures the high drama, deep sorrow, and thrilling comebacks of the human experience. If you are fascinated by true stories and the raw power of journalism, these engaging eyewitness accounts will leave you in awe of the unsung literary form of the newspaper column.

A brutal invasion strikes the peaceful island of Pingaree, and all of its people are taken captive by fierce warriors from the north. As the young Prince Inga, you are the only one left behind to mount an impossible rescue mission. Armed with three magical pearls that grant immense strength, incredible speed, and protection from harm, you must sail into enemy territory to save your parents and your people. But you will not be traveling alone. The jolly, overweight King Rinkitink and his talking, grumpy goat Bilbil tag along, bringing both trouble and unexpected help. Your quest will take you through treacherous underground caverns and face-to-face with an evil king and a powerful wizard. This gripping tale of bravery forces you to rely on magic, courage, and the sudden assistance of Dorothy to pull off the ultimate prison break and restore your ruined kingdom.