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.

"...the problem that was endless, which I broke into little pieces; the problem that gave me hints with each fall..." This true story reveals how Ashima Shiraishi, a young, champion rock climber, calls each boulder a problem. Breaking the problem down into pieces, she proceeds to solve one piece at a time. And the only way to learn how to get to the top is to fall, dust yourself off, and try again ...

Sabrina Sue is a delightful character with big dreams! And she doesn't let her naysayer friends thwart her plans (after all, the sea is not a plans for chickens!). He plan execution may be a bit bumpy, but the reward is sweet. At least until she misses her friends. Entertaining and sure to encourage small children with big visions.

In this second Level 1 Ready-to-Read story about a spunky chicken from the illustrator of the Heidi Heckelbeck series, Sabrina Sue wants to play in the snow! Sabrina Sue decides she wants to see snow. There are all kinds of fun activities she's dreamed of doing like building a snowman, making snow angels, and sledding down a hill! It'll be her "coolest" adventure yet!

Two girls form an unlikely friendship during their shared time in the school nurse's office in this heartfelt middle grade novel for fans of Save Me a Seat and Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus. Meg spends her days hoping no one thinks too hard about why she wears the same t-shirt and slippers to school every day. Luckily, the nurse's office provides a welcome escape from classmates who ...

A gentle story that begins with a miserable brother and sister longing for their lost dog. They decide a game of hide and seek might be the best distraction, until Poppy cannot find Cy. As fear creeps in, a familiar canine friend comforts all. A simple, beautifully illustrated tale.

"An inspiring tale of compassion and perseverance." --Booklist (starred review) Rescue thought he'd grow up to be a Seeing Eye dog, but when he gets the news that he's better suited to being a service dog, he's worried that he's not up to the task. Then he meets Jessica, a girl whose life is turning out differently than the way she'd imagined it, too. Now Jessica needs Rescue by her side to help h ...

"Simple, lyrical words and bright, acrylic double-page pictures convey the astonishing facts about the Loggerhead sea turtle. . . . A powerful nature story for a young audience." --Booklist Far, far out at sea lives one of the world's most mysterious creatures, the Loggerhead turtle. For thirty years she swims the oceans, wandering thousands of miles as she searches for food. Then, one summer nigh ...

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.

This autobiographical retelling leads readers through a dubtle maze of emotions and gradual understandings as parents endeavor to help Kalia understand the bigness of the world is not contained within fenced walls. Courage, hope, and optimism underlie a heavy theme of captivity and diminishment.

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.

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 ...

True North Vincent feels lost and uneasy after the fear of a virus closes the border, meaning her mom can't return home from Canada. With her father working long hours as a nurse helping people who are sick with the virus, she's left at home with her grandma, who doesn't have the energy to keep up with True's adventures, or her older sister, always focused on her phone, or Georgie, her younger bro ...

Words with Wings is like a jewel box. Each free verse poem poses a thought, quandary, or observation and sparkles with precise word choice, exploration of emotion, irony, or contrast, and delightful metaphor. Each brief facet imaginatively unfolds this poignant story like a series of photographs, calling attention to important details otherwise unnoticed. Collectively these verses applaud teachers ...

We're excited to share Kevin's new release (May 7, 2024) that will find audience with a wide variety of everyday people who seek to take on challenges, face setback, and want to know what patterns of resilience look like, how to develop habits that lead to success, and how it is possible to help others do the same. You'll recognize his educator mind in the model he developed and included in this b ...

Learn what makes our bodies move with the Junior Scientists series for kids ages 6 to 9!Are you curious about what your body looks like under your skin? Do you wonder where your food goes after you eat it? Check out what's happening inside your body with this kid's anatomy book. You'll take a tour of your tissues, organs, muscles, and bones, and find out how they work together to help you move, th ...

Angry words can ruin friendships, but a gesture as simple as a smile can cause kindness to bloom and friendships to mend. Die-cut pages feature a sapling that grows into a flowering tree with each turn of the page as kindness is spread. Harsh words, disagreements, and shouting can cause friendships to bend and sometime break. Friends are sad when they're left out, and once a mean word is spoken, i ...