Ruby Bridges just wanted to go to a good school. She did not ask to be a hero, but she knew how to be strong. Her bravery made it possible for classrooms today to be safe places for children of all races.
Wilma Rudolph wanted to run and jump like other children. But she had a serious disease that kept her leg from growing well. She did not give up and one day she became a big star winning Olympic gold medals.
When Elizabeth Cady Stanton was a young girl she knew she could do anything her brothers could do. But the laws in the country said women were not equal to men. Elizabeth knew she had to make a difference for all women.
Daniel Inouye had a happy life until 1941 when the Japanese military bombed Pearl Harbor, which changed his life forever. Daniel fought in the U.S. Army and went on to serve his country in the U.S. Senate.
Maria Tallchief was inspired to dance while watching Osage dancers as a child in Oklahoma. For tribal ceremonies only men were allowed to dance. But, Maria went on to become America's first prima ballerina.
Sequoyah created a way of writing the Cherokee language 200 years ago. Thanks to Sequoyah, the Cherokee today know more about their history and native language than almost any other tribe in North America.
With age-appropriate text and large engaging photos young readers are shown how people go places on a ferry. "Good to Know" facts give higher-level details.
With age-appropriate text and large engaging photos young readers are shown how people go places on a city bus. "Good to Know" facts give higher-level details.
With age-appropriate text and large engaging photos young readers are shown how kids go places on a school bus. "Good to Know" facts give higher-level details.
As a child, Cesar Chavez worked on farms. He felt the workers were not treated well. Cesar used his voice to become a leader in making sure farm workers were paid better and treated fairly.
With age-appropriate text and large engaging photos young readers are shown how people go places on an airplane. "Good to Know" facts give higher-level details.
With age-appropriate text and large engaging photos young readers are shown how people go places on a train. "Good to Know" facts give higher-level details.
With age-appropriate text and large engaging photos young readers are shown how people go places on a subway. "Good to Know" facts give higher-level details.
Getting a new pet can be an exciting and fun experience. But getting a dog comes with a lot of responsibility. To be sure you are ready for the big job ahead, learn about things you will need to do to make your dog happy in its new home.
Healthy teeth are important, and a trip to the dentist helps keep them shiny and strong. Get an inside-look at the people who work hard to keep your teeth looking and feeling their best. Discover what happens during a dental exam and learn about the tools used to clean your teeth.
When a new baby comes home to a family, it means huge changes in everyone’s life. A new baby brother or sister will need lots of attention from Mom and Dad. That’s where you come in, discover some of the things you can do to help out and learn more about what will happen at home.
In this book, readers learn about the skills required for some unusual and really odd jobs, such as professional taste and odor testers, dog walkers, and trapeze artists.
Funerals are sometimes held in a church or temple so that the person can be remembered for their life. Many people at the service will be sad and it may seem scary. One way to say good bye at a funeral is to think about the happy times you may have had with the person who is gone. Discover what to expect at a funeral so you will be brave.
When a parent gets a new job, often the family must move to a new city. Sometimes, people move across town to a new house. But in either case moving can be scary. Giving up your neighborhood friends, the bedroom you know, maybe moving to a new school. Saying goodbye is hard, but meeting new friends is exciting. Discover what you need to know about getting ready to move.
Four-eyes! Nerd! These are just some of the mean things people say to kids with glasses. But did you know some of the smartest people to ever have lived all wore glasses? Glasses help many people read better and see far-away things better. Glasses can be a secret tool to being cool!
In this book, readers discover careers that require the worker to be brave and often to help others, such as firefighters and police officers.
In this book, readers learn about some of the people who use STEM and STEAM skills to make and build things, such as engineers and architects.
In this book, readers discover what it takes to have a job where workers are responsible for moving things and people from one place to another, such as truck drivers, train conductors, and subway drivers.
Lily has a hole. It eats her joy, makes her angry, and--no matter what Daddy does to try to help--it just keeps growing. So Lily retreats. But a friend lets her in on a secret (he has a hole too!) and shows her the best way to repair holes: spend time on friends, family, the things you love, yourself, and kindness. Those patches don't make the hole go away, but they help. A lyrical and age-appropriate story for learning to cope with grief and loss.
What do you do with a grumpy kraken, a sickly sea serpent, and a tearful gigantic tortoise? You sing them a tune, of course! Following the sea shanty rhyme of "What Do You Do With . . . ," a ship's crew of sailors has to contend with a coterie of mythical sea creatures, all demanding comfort and attention. As each creature threatens to swamp the ship, the quick-thinking crew knows just what to do to save the day, from serving pancakes to mopping a sweaty forehead to sharing an umbrella to keep the rain away. But what happens when the sailors have had enough? Back matter includes information about the sea creatures featured, music and lyrics, along with a brief history of sea shanties.
