Green Card Youth Voices: Immigration Stories from Madison and Milwaukee High Schools is the fifth book in the award winning Green Card Youth Voices series. The series is tremendously popular in classrooms (EL, social studies, history, etc.) and libraries, and are particularly suited for the local cities in which they are based. ...
3 biggest things a reader will learn after reading your book • Black and African American role models have brought about change by using their gifts and passions to overcome societal barriers • There are many stories mainstream media and history have failed to mention that are inspiring, motivating, and educational • American culture thrives when it celebrates diversity and promotes inclusiveness ...
Discover the origins and history of Halloween traditions and festivities from ancient times to the present day. Pumpkins, candy, costumes and decorations, Halloween is a celebration that provides all kinds of spooky fun. ...
Tornadoes are funnel-shaped clouds that can cause massive destruction on the ground. Their winds can swirl faster than 260 miles per hour! In addition to factual information, youngsters will learn about how such extreme weather affects the lives of people in areas where these atmospheric storms are common. Using her acclaimed combination of clear wording and detailed illustrations, Gibbons explains how tornadoes form, the scale used for classify ...
Despite an attempt on her life by the Taliban, Malala Yousafzai has continued to fight for the rights of children to become educated. As the youngest person to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, her courage and conviction continue to push her to fight for what she believes in. This riveting and inspiring biography tells the story of a young girl whose bravery and intellect continue to amaze the world. ...
In seinem neuen Buch erzahlt Mickey Wiese Gleichnisse. Ganz in Jesus-Manier beginnen sie mit -Das Reich Gottes ist wie …-, und dann folgt ein verruckt anmutender Vergleich: wie ein Panzer, wie ein Tiefseeanglerfisch, wie eine Uberraschungsparty oder wie ein Tag am Strand. Mit kreativen Bildern fernab des normalen Gemeindealltags zeigt der Autor, dass es bei Gott so ganz anders zugeht als bei uns: Fairer, gerechter, ungewohnlicher, vorurteilsfrei ...
Lila Vasquez might not be the fun one at Puppy Promise – the service-puppy training school she runs with her sisters – but she can always be counted on to gets things done. So when her latest client shows an interest in princess gowns over power suits, Lila puts aside her scruples, straps on the glittery heels, and gets to work. If only the adorable six-year-old's father wasn't such an appealing Prince Charming. Ford's whole life ...
Who are the great women leaders in history? Who are the women heroes who personify «girl power»? – Intrepid women heroes: When Nelson Mandela was imprisoned in South Africa’s brutal Robben Prison, he tirelessly turned to the poem Invictus . The inspirational verse by the Victorian William Ernest Henley, penned on the occasion of the amputation of his leg. Still I Rise takes its title from a work by Maya Angelou and it resonates with the sam ...
Building on the brilliance of <i>Fred Korematsu Speaks Up</i>, the newest installment in the Fighting for Justice series introduces young readers to another real-life champion for civil rights: Bridget “Biddy” Mason, an African American philanthropist, healer, and midwife who was born into slavery. When Biddy arrived in California, where slavery was technically illegal, she was kept captive by her owners and force ...
