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The Day King Died: Remembered Through Two Voices and a Choir

When Martin Luther King Jr. landed in Memphis on April 3, 1968, no one knew he would be killed the next day. When he gave his famous Mountaintop speech, no one knew it would be his last. And when the world learned of his death, no one knew exactly how deeply his legacy would live on. Interwoven with excerpts from ÌIÎve Been to the MountaintopÊ and ÌPrecious Lord, Take My HandÊ (the song played at KingÎs funeral), The Day King Died recounts the last 24 hours of the prolific activist's life while reminding us how his teachings continue to endure.

The Day Little Mouse Got Stuck

Little Mouse and her babies live in the hedgerow. But one day, something big, noisy, and smelly visits their world and leaves something behind. Sniff? Sniff? As Little Mouse investigates a tempting smell, she finds herself slipping . . . and sliding . . . and falling . . . and stuck!She is trapped in a plastic bottle that was discarded by people in a car. How will she ever escape and make it home to her hungry babies? This important story will highlight the dangers of littering and the harm garbage does to wild animals every day.

The Different Tree

There was always something different about that tree . . . While the rest of the forestÎs trees shed their leaves for the winter, an oak tree hangs onto her dried, brown leaves. So stubborn, the wind whispers. WhatÎs she waiting for? the birds chitter. DoesnÎt she know the rules? the other trees sigh. But the oak tree must wait, even though she does not yet know why. With vibrant illustrations and touching metaphors, The Different Tree is natureÎs reminder to honor individuality and move at your own pace.

The Doll Test: Choosing Equality

Narrated by dolls, this book-length poem by acclaimed author Carole Boston Weatherford focuses on the pivotal research of Black psychologists Kenneth and Mamie Clark. In the so-called ""doll test,"" they presented Black and white baby dolls to children and asked them questions to determine racial perception and preference. The research showed that segregation caused Black children to develop a sense of inferiority and self-hatred. Kenneth later testified before the US Supreme Court as part of Brown v. Board of Education, helping to bring an end to legal segregation.

The Early Reader Pack: Stage 1  

The Early Reader Pack aligns with materials based in Structured Literacy and resources aligned with The Science of Reading. The Active Reader’s Early Reader Pack is the essential first step towards reading. It is designed to help young children develop foundational reading skills through engaging and interactive methods. With clear direction around letter formation, proper letter-sound alignment, and an effective system for connecting letters to sounds, teaching children to read has never been easier and more effective. These cards take the guesswork out of reading instruction and make mastering letters and their sounds a breeze!

The Everybody Club

Come one, come all! Everyone is invited to the Everybody Club. A young girl decides to start a club and invites everyone, making sure that no one feels left out. With a smile on her face, she spreads positive feelings of belonging. The Everybody Club even gets a spot in the local parade, and everyone pitches in. We belong. Every one of us. That's what the Everybody Club is all about. In this feel-good rhyming read-aloud with plenty of heart and a powerful message, the cheerful club promotes inclusion of people from all walks of life. Inspired by the author's late daughter, who had a real-life Everybody Club, this story embodies a generosity of spirit and love.

The Facts About Election and Voter Fraud

In recent years, many states have passed laws to prevent election and voter fraud. Critics argue that these laws make it harder for some people to voteÑand that they are unnecessary because this kind of fraud is very rare. To understand this controversy, it is important to understand the facts about election and voter fraud.

The Girl Who Loved Poutine

Zoey loves poutine with its French fries, gravy, and squeaky squeaky cheese curds. It's her favourite dish to make with her father. And it's their annual tradition to make it for their shared July 1 birthday. Zoey is excited. Tomorrow is her fifth birthday! It's also a holiday in Canada. This year, family members--grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins--from across Canada are coming to celebrate Zoey's birthday. But as a surprise to Zoey, everyone is bringing their own special poutine dish. There are recipes from all over Canada, including Alberta, Quebec, and Prince Edward Island. All so unique and all so delicious! It will be a poutine contest and Zoey will be the judge. How will Zoey ever decide whose dish is the winner? Back matter includes information about the history of this classic dish, as well as a recipe.

The Glorious Forest that Fire Built

A wildfire roars through the forest, leaving nothing but ashes until seeds sprout from deep below. Root by root and seed by seed, the forest rises again. In this lyrical cumulative nonfiction story about forest succession, readers will learn that forest fires are critical to forest health and that the end of a tree's life provides the opportunity for new life. Back matter explains the timeline of the forest cycle in more detail.

The Green Gang (Crabtree Leaves)  

Fifth-graders Rose, Brandon, Liliana, and Cody are members of the GREEN GANG--a club that promotes environmental awareness at their school and in their community.