Susan Kim

"In a world where teens die at nineteen and disease is rampant, Esther and her allies have created a haven within the District, the gleaming skyscraper that has become the center of all commerce; but as factions form and dangerous power emerges, the ultimate darkness is born from greed and Esther must save the citizens from themselves"--

Martha's an expert at playing catch, but her friend Truman is not; can a dog teach a human new tricks?

Esther and Caleb hit the road, leading a ragtag caravan. Their destination? A mythical city where they hope to find food and shelter...not to mention a way to make it past age nineteen. On the way, alliances and romances blossom and fracture as the group faces vicious gangs, violent weather, and more variants. Esther must rally to take charge, accepting the help of a blind wilderness guide, Aras. He seems unbelievably cruel, but not everything is...

Spin goes on a farmyard safari that proves that tame animals have really rowdy relatives in the wild. Spin also meets with real-life animal rescuers who are keeping koalas safe in Australia, protecting pandas in China, and running with rhinos in Africa.

In this math-based episode, LeVar Burton takes us on an orienteering excursion in New York's Central Park, using a map and a compass to find special flags placed around the park. Featured book: The secret shortcut, by Mark Teague. Because Wendell and Floyd have a problem getting to school on time, they decide to take a shortcut which leads to unexpected adventures. Includes mapping a primate habitat at the Philadelphia Zoo, and reviews of the books...