Emma Carlson Berne
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"Read three exciting stories about one of Star Wars' greatest heroes! Princess Leia Organa is brave, is kind, and stands up for what is right. In these three adventures she undertakes a daring mission, makes some cuddly new friends, and protects an unlikely group of prisoners--Imperial stormtroopers! All of Leia's choices, both big and small, show what it truly means to be a hero."--Back cover.
7) Be fair
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"How fair can you be? Take on the challenge to be the most awesome you, you can be. Approachable text filled with examples from the child's world paired with engaging photos makes important SEL learning fun. Plus, a bonus activity at the end lets young readers practice their new skills"--
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"What do taxes, jury duty, and being good citizens have to do with helping our government? Using engaging, age-appropriate language and colorful photos, readers understand our responsibilities as American citizens and learn how to take active roles in our government"--
10) Earth day
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Earth Day is a celebration of our beautiful planet. On this holiday, people come together to clean up land and water, plant trees, and enjoy nature. Sing along as you explore Holidays in Rhythm and Rhyme! Includes online music access.
11) Cinco de Mayo
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Cinco de Mayo, or the Fifth of May, honors an important battle fought by the Mexican army in 1862. On this day, people celebrate with Mexican food, music, and dancing. Sing along as you explore Holidays in Rhythm and Rhyme! Includes online music access.
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Tells the stories in their own words of several of the thousands of Jewish children rescued from Nazi Germany between 1938 and 1940 and brought to new homes in the United Kingdom. Memoir pieces, poems, photographs, and other primary sources bring their stories to life.
13) Crustaceans
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Presenting crabs, shrimp, lobsters, barnacles, and krill! Crustaceans is an eye-catching animal-science reference book for young readers and browsers. Covering all the basic topics, including habitat, anatomy, and diet, Crustaceans allows kids to get up close and learn all about these hard-shelled marine animals through vibrant photos and clear, concise text.
14) Amphibians
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Shine the science spotlight on frogs, toads, newts, salamanders, and caecilians! Organized by reference topics such as habitat, anatomy, and diet, Amphibians introduces young readers and browsers to these water-dependent animals through vibrant full-color photos and concise, factual text.
15) Exercising
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It's easy to exercise when we make it a habit! We can ride our bikes to school, find a fun new sport, and even take a walk with friends. Approachable text paired with engaging photos makes developing healthy exercise habits fun and approachable for young readers learning early life skills.
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Nothing but net! Basketball is so much fun, but what happens before the big day? Follow young athletes preparing to play their favorite sport. Simple text and action-packed photos capture basketball players practicing their skills, working together with their team, and learning how to stay healthy as they play. There's so much to do to get ready for a basketball game.
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What are graphic novels? How are graphic novels different from other kinds of writing? Find out how graphic novels are similar to and different from comic books. Explore features such as panels, drawing styles, and dialogue bubbles. Then discover graphic novel genres, including fiction, nonfiction, manga, and more!
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Discover the life of Anne Frank-a story about staying hopeful for kids ages 6 to 9
Anne Frank was a young Jewish girl who lived during World War II, when people like her were killed just for being Jewish. Anne and her family were forced to hide in a tiny, secret space to try and survive, and Anne began keeping a diary to practice her love of writing and pass the time.
In her writing, she described what life was like as a Jewish person during the...
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What do you call an oyster that won't share? And what is a penguin's favorite food? You'll find out in this book chock-full of animal jokes! Learn jokes that will have you roaring and hooting with laughter-plus a few that will leave you groaning but giggling all the same. Are you ready to laugh your socks off? Then you've come to the right place!
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Featuring photos and stories from the world's scariest prisons, discover why prison is to be avoided at all costs!
World's Scariest Prisons will explore the most terrifying prisons of all time. From the Roman Coliseum to the Bastille, the Tower of London to Alcatraz, World's Scariest Prisons will captivate young readers! Each prison will receive its own photo-intensive overview as well as a sidebar, a break out fact box, and a quote. Each prison...