Harold Evans, a stable boy at the Alamo, is fighting alongside other "Texians" for independence from Mexico. As the enemy attacks the fort, Harold comes face to face with General Santa Anna. What will the Mexican leader do? Union sailor Will Randall and Confederate seaman Eli Reynolds are engaged in battle. Whose ironclad, the North's or the South's, will be the victor? Read these stories to find out.

A one-eyed giant intent on making meals out of Odysseus and his men; an enchantress who punishes Odysseus's crew by turning them into pigs; beautiful creatures part bird and part human who lure sailors to their deaths. What do all these characters have in common? Will Odysseus's strength and cunning be enough to overcome these deadly obstacles? Read these stories to find out.

Sarah Emma Edmonds wants to join the Union Army but can't because she's a woman. So she's going to impersonate a man-who will later impersonate a woman! Will she be successful? Nurses belong in hospitals, not on battlefields, insists Colonel Rucker of the Union Army. Clara Barton strongly disagrees. How will she change the Colonel's mind? Read these plays to find out.

The Lewis and Clark expedition is trapped in the Rocky Mountains. The explorers are starving. What will the men do to survive? Chang Han and Wen Lin are Chinese laborers building the Transcontinental Railroad. Blasting the rock would be easier and faster than digging. Who will take the new explosive into the tunnel? Read these stories to find out.

Hercules has already overcome ten difficult and dangerous challenges. Can he outsmart the Titan Atlas and be victorious again? Pandora desperately wants to open a mysterious box, despite repeated warnings not to. What will she do? How will Demeter's bargain with Hades create the seasons? Read these myths to find out.

Sam's enjoying the Madame Olivia concert when she and her dad are presented with a mystery. Did her favorite singer steal the number-one song on the pop charts? When Sam's dad reunites with a retired guitar-playing rock star at an auction, things soon get exciting—and mysterious. Who took the valuable guitar that's disappeared? Read these mysteries to find out.

Queen Eleanor has put her trust in Robin Hood's superior archery skills. Will he prove victorious over the king's archers? A defiant William Tell risks his son's life for the freedom of the Swiss people. What will happen? Young Arthur finds out about his true, royal parentage from Merlin the magician. Will Arthur be able to take his rightful place in the British kingdom? Read these legends to find out.

Linda wants to be a great writer. How will her efforts get her into trouble with her friends? What will she learn from the experience? Jalissa wants the grand finale for her show to really bring the house down. Will she learn patience and perseverance? Read these stories to find out.

Northrup has stopped talking and no one knows why. His family is frantic. Will Dr. Kloppennoggin get him to speak again? Here comes Cannonball Jones, about to make Trampoline's life miserable. Is there any joy in being a kid's favorite toy? Jimmy has to dance with a girl-one seven inches taller than he. Will this be Jimmy's worst-or best-day of fifth grade? Read these plays to find out.

Cai likes to play board games; Jake likes to shoot hoops. Neither boy is good at his friend's favorite activity. Will this jeopardize the friendship? Jamal may have to give up his dog Buff. The Oak Street kids have to do something fast. How does Luke's behavior lead them to their solution? Read these stories to find out.