Sudan. A country where growing up is risky and challenging. Salva's story begins with a harrowing flee into the woods from his schoolhouse. With danger never far away, Salva makes his way to Ethiopia only to be driven from there at gunpoint. As his story unfolds in 1985 and the years after, readers are introduced to Nya, a young girl who walks all day to deliver dirty water to her family. Water pl ...

Fantasy, yes. But somehow this imaginative novel has feet firmly planted on a solid foundation of Truth. A follower of Christ, L'Engle saw no divide but only connection between the earthly and heavenly realm and was able to articulate biblical truths with complete relevance. Wrinkle in Time readers become fully immersed in fantastical travel, characters who appear to shift based on the demand of t ...

An Aesopian tale by the beloved author of "Shrek." Befriended by a whale as he is drowning in the ocean, a mouse gets a chance to reciprocate years later in an equally unlikely situation. Full color.

Ants are everywhere. They creep, they crawl, they climb, and they fall. But they get up and they keep on working. Ants come in all different shapes, different sizes, and different colors. And they do a lot of different jobs. These hard-working little creatures thrive wherever they go, making whatever adaptations necessary in their ever-changing world. National Geographic supports K-12 educators wi ...

Little Britta's heart is kind and sees the best in everything, even in trees. She is sure Apple and Magnolia (Britta has named her favorite trees, of course) are good friends, so when Magnolia begins losing her luster, Britta remains hopeful. This spunky character warms our hearts with actions of hope and optimism, even when possible seems impossible. Muted, wildly expressive colors and loose illu ...

A fascinating introduction to artificial intelligence and how it is being put to work today and being tested for its role in the future. An excellent way to challenge the imagination of readers to consider what could be possible and what might be potential pitfalls of such powerful technology.

A delightful tale of unexpected challenges that lead to delightful kindnesses, one after another after another. Bright colors amplify the humor and vivacity of this story's heroine.

A migrating swallow and a migrant girl cross paths while looking for a place to call home. A bird so small that it fits in your hand flies halfway around the world looking for a place to nest, while a young girl from northern Africa flees halfway around the world looking for safety. This is the story of Bird. This is the story of Leila. This is the story of a chance encounter and a long journey ho ...

This Step 3 beginning reader presents a biography of Civil War nurse and founder of the American Red Cross Clara Barton, a woman who outgrew her girhood shyness to became a fearless "Angel of the Battlefield." Full color.

This sweet story shows the compassion of one man and the impact small acts of kindness can have on an entire city. This book is full of photos from the pilot’s life and scanned letters written by himself and the children who adored him giving an excellent first hand account of the events. Readers are left teary eyed at the big and small sacrifices others were willing to make just so someone else ...

Who knew? Rosa Parks started the Montgomery bus boycott in 1956, right? Well, no, she was preceded by sixteen-year-old Claudette Colvin who refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus. Claudette had grown up in rural Pine Level, Alabama, and moved to inner-city Montgomery as a young teen. She was nurtured by wise parents and wise teachers who gave her courage to see right from wrong and justic ...

Poppy has not planned ahead, like Cornbread, and now Poppy has a problem that will require creative problem solving, courage, and friendship — the kind that sticks with you and sees a thing through with you, no matter what. Lively illustrations convey humor and warmth, complementing the text's charm and enduring lessons.

This delightful duo are best of friends, mostly. Sometimes they see things very differently, like ferris wheels (what fun!; too high!), cheese (so delicious!; a belly ache waiting to happen!), and an unexpected treasure (it belongs to the one who discovered it!; it belongs to the one who knows how to cook it!). Differences can cause problems, but they can also cause growth that look like patience, ...

Instead of losing hope and giving in to oppressive mindsets of Nazism, Christo ran from Bulgaria and pursued dreams of hope and creative expressions of freedom. Intensely imaginative, Christo allowed memories of demeaning governments to inform and fuel an expansive way of thinking and giving. He would create dramatic, larger-than-life art installations so the world could experience, even for brief ...

A fascinating, careful explanation of how virtual reality works and ways young people may already be encountering it in life. The science, the uses, and the potential for virtual reality, beyond gaming, are made accessible through this entertaining introduction.

In this empowering deconstruction of the so-called American Dream, a twelve-year-old Japanese American girl grapples with, and ultimately rises above, the racism and trials of middle school she experiences while chasing her dreams.As the daughter of immigrants who came to America for a better life, Annie Inoue was raised to dream big. And at the start of seventh grade, she's channeling that irrepr ...

What does it take for us to understand that deep sorrow, regret, and brokenness are consequences of entitlement? This coming of age illustrated story pits bravery and courage against bullying and entitlement. And when truth comes to light, regret is a powerful teacher. Gently told with powerful impact that may challenge unjust patterns of behavior.

Jack Russel terrier Fenway thinks life without a leash is way more fun. He doesn't need to wait on his humans, he can play chase with the other dogs, and he can brag about all of it to the canines next door. Being free also means he can ignore Hattie's calls for him to come. And in doing so, he can find himself alone and lost. Will such an experience change Fenway's thoughts about the dreaded leas ...