Presents the life and achievements of Pope Francis, covering his life in Argentina, his spiritual development and philosophies, and the challenges he faces as pope.

Francis, the Little Poor One, is so filled with the love of God that he bursts into song, and he is joined by birds of every color.

"Welcome to Renaissance France, a place of poison and plots, of beauties and beasts, of mice and ... queens? Mary is the queen of Scotland and the jewel of the French court. Except when she's a mouse. Yes, reader, Mary is a shapeshifter in a kingdom where Verities rule. It's a secret that could cost her a head--or a tail. Luckily, Mary has a confidant in her betrothed, Francis. But things at the gilded court take a treacherous turn after the king...

The story of the life of St. Francis of Assisi, who rejects his wealthy background to lead a life of poverty, good works, and kindness to animals, told as though spoken by the saint himself.

Discusses the history and meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance, which was first published in The Youth's Companion in 1892 as part of a campaign to promote patriotism led by James B. Upham and Francis Bellamy.

Presents in rhyming text facts and history behind the United States national anthem, the Star Spangled Banner, and the Pledge of Allegiance.

"Allegiance? Republic? Indivisible? So many big words in such a short pledge! Our Pledge, Our Promise -- The Pledge of Allegiance Explained will help children learn and understand these and other words and why, as Americans, we're proud of the opportunites and choices the flag and our Republic represent."--

Pope Francis address the ten most pressing issues the world is facing today. His prayer are intended to inspire action to radically unify humanity in hope for a peaceful future. In presenting his hopes and dreams for the Church and the world, Pope Francis offers a wake-up call for all of humanity, a practical path toward unity, and a lighthouse of hope in the darkest of eras. -- adapted from publisher info "The long-awaited, beloved Pope Francis'...

Tom goes with his Uncle Harvey to Peru, where they narrowly escape imprisonment and death as they hunt for buried treasure after tracking down a journal written by John Drake, a young relative of Sir Francis Drake, on a voyage to Lima in 1577. Includes biographical information on John and Francis Drake.