Mo'Nique

This dual-language picture book for preschoolers, written in English and Plains Cree, celebrates and invites children to reflect on the little things in life that bring them joy.

Thirteen stories about love, loss, homelessness, addiction, and suicide are woven together in this incredible drama that reveals the ties that bind us together.

An illustrated version of the poem in which a child describes her relationship with her shadow.

"Encourages children to show love and support for each other and to consider each other's well-being in their everyday actions."--Provided by publisher.

A young biracial girl searches for the perfect color word to describe herself.

"This beautiful picture book looks at how the simple act of being kind, to others and oneself, affects all aspects of a child's life"--

Getting into Millwood High, the "tightest" high school in Baltimore, is all that's been consuming thirteen-year-old F. A. T. (Fabulous And Thick, that is) Eboni Michelle Imes. When she's accepted, all that she can think about are four years of fun with her best friends, Michelle, Yolanda, and Charisse-the TTC (the Too Tight Crew). But life has other plans for Eboni. When her father finally lands his dream job, everyone is excited-except Eboni. While...

Angelica just can't help herself! In this third book in the series, Angelica, aka Jelly, is confused for a junior reporter and decides to make the most of her mistaken identity to learn what it's like to be a real journalist. Jelly and her bestie, Joon, are soon busy with problems at the new library, trouble in the lap lane at the local pool, and a predicament in a rare-book room. With her keen observational abilities and a knack for creative solutions,...

Mahatma Gandhi is among the most beloved and respected figures worldwide. This info-packed biography introduces young readers to the Mahatma and his role in the Indian independence movement. Readers will learn how protests such as the Salt March and fasting helped bring about the end of British rule in India. Particular attention is paid to Gandhi's use of nonviolent protest and civil disobedience and how inspirational his methods became to freedom...

Engineering is an increasingly important field in our technology-driven marketplace. Those students with an engineering background will have a great advantage in the job market. This essential volume introduces readers to what engineers do as well as the various branches of the field. Also, it helps young people learn to understand problems and find solutions to them, which is so much of what engineering is all about. This book is a great resource...