Find out about the life of American poet and writer Maya Angelou and her work as an activist in the US civil rights movement. The book has photographs and a simple text suitable for young children.
There are all kinds of families. Families can be big or small and they can change over time. Some families live together and others live apart. In every family there are people who love each other. Who's in your family?
People hold all kinds of beliefs. We may be Buddhists, Christians, Hindus, Jews, Muslims, or Sikhs, or belong to other religions. Some people have non-religious beliefs. We can show what we believe by how we dress, what we eat, how we behave, and how we treat other people. What are your beliefs?
This book introduces early readers to wheels and axles and how we use them every day. Simple text and vibrant images help engage children and grow a love of reading!
Grab your pom-poms and a megaphone! We're about to learn why cheerleading ranks among the...TOP HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS.
Strap on your gym shoes and practice your vertical! We're about to learn why volleyball ranks among the...TOP HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS.
Throw on your shoulder pads and helmet! We're about to learn why football ranks among the...TOP HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS.
Bring your ball and head for the pitch. We're about to learn why soccer ranks among the...TOP HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS.
Put on your headgear and get ready for a takedown. We're about to learn why wrestling ranks among the...TOP HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS.
Lace up your shoes and get a good stretch in. We're about to learn why basketball ranks among the...TOP HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS.
Ling loves the balance beam and she's great on it, but she has a mental block when it comes to the vault. With some good advice from her older sister, who is also a gymnast, and the encouragement of her SUPER STARZ teammates, Ling is able to overcome her fears.
Coach Kim's birthday is coming up and the SUPER STARZ decide to plan a surprise party for her. The only problem is Rachel wants to be the one to make all of the plans. Her SUPER STARZ teammates patiently teach Rachel what it means to be a team player.
Mia is a perfectionist. She has been working hard on her floor routine and has high hopes of winning a medal. But at the meet, Mia makes one mistake after another. With the help of her coach and SUPER STARZ teammates, Mia learns that not all days can be your best days.
Grace's father is always pushing her to be a better gymnast, and the stress is getting to her. When Grace finally reveals the problem to the other SUPER STARZ, they encourage her to talk with her father. With their help, Grace learns the importance of speaking up for herself.
Isabella has Olympic dreams. But when she falls behind in school, Coach Kim tells her that she must bring up her grades or give up being on the team. With the help and support of her SUPER STARZ teammates, Isabella learns the importance of balancing her responsibilities.
Dot is fearless. She is always the first to try something new. But when she falls and breaks her ankle, Dot is out for the rest of the season. With the support of her SUPER STARZ teammates, Dot finds a way to still contribute to the team while she heals.
A landscape designer is a person who plans the plants, water features, lighting, and trees to make outdoor spaces that are attractive and functional. They need to be knowledgeable about soil and climate, as well as be creative and detail oriented. If this sounds like the career for you, this book lays out the skills you will need to learn to become a landscape designer.
An IT, or Information Technology, technician installs and repairs the electronic devices we use every day to connect with the world. They need to have an understanding of how these technologies work and how they interact with software. If this sounds like the career for you, this book lays out the skills you will need to learn to become an IT technician.
Construction managers oversee the building of houses, shopping centers, and office buildings. They need to be able to manage many tasks at once and deal daily with many different kinds of workers on construction jobsites. If this sounds like the career for you, this book lays out the skills you will need to learn to become a construction manager.
A legal assistant has knowledge of the law, and works with lawyers to help research, organize, and communicate with clients. They need strong communication skills and be detail oriented. If this sounds like the career for you, this book lays out the skills you will need to learn to become a legal assistant.
Whether in a salon, shop, or spa, there are many jobs in the field of cosmetology. If you have always been interested in hairstyles and being creative with make-up and nails, this may be the field for you. This book lays out the skills you will need to learn to become a cosmetologist.
Web developers help people connect around the world by designing the web pages we look at every day on the Internet. They must be good at logic and have an understanding of computer language to write code that tells a website how to function. If this sounds like the career for you, this book lays out the skills you will need to learn to become a web developer.
Milly loves to be silly! But it's picture day and Mom isn't happy when she and Jack have a bad case of the sillies. Milly loves to be silly, but recognizes there are times to be silly and times to be serious.
Milly loves to be silly, especially at bath time! But when her family can't figure out what to do to get baby Jack to stop crying, Milly gets out of the tub to do her part. Milly gets to use her sillies to solve a problem.
Milly loves to be silly, especially during a sleepover! But when her friend, Emma, hears a spooky noise, Milly stops being silly and helps Emma feel safe. Milly loves to be silly, but knows that being a good friend is even more important.
