Jane O'Connor

Nancy is delighted that the new boy in her class is from Paris and sets out to become his friend, then discovers that this Parisian is not quite as fancy as she had thought.

"The polo player with the raised mallet - everyone knows the Ralph Lauren logo. Now readers can learn the amazing story of the man who is a true American fashion icon. Born in the Bronx, even as a teenager Ralph Lauren was known for his distinctive fashion sense, having a taste for both classic preppy clothes and vintage looks like beat-up leather jackets. He got his start in the fashion business by selling ties that he designed. From ties he went...

This book describes the archaeological discovery of thousands of life-sized terra-cotta warrior statues in northern China in 1974, and discusses the emperor who had them created and placed near his tomb.

Nancy and her best friend, Bree, play tea with Bree's new china tea set, but when Bree doesn't want to share and Nancy accidently breaks part of the set, the girls learn how important it is to apologize.

Presents simple cooking principles and easy recipes for a variety of party dishes including cakes, shakes, and ice cream.