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In August 2017, Hurricane Harvey hit the United States. This Category 4 hurricane brought devastating winds and rain. Catastrophic flooding occurred in Houston, Texas, and throughout much of Harris County as well in as parts of Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas. This book clearly and accessibly takes readers through the progression of events during the hurricane and its aftermath.
It's the storytellers that preserve a nation's history. But what happens when some stories are silenced? The I Am America series features fictional stories based on important historical events from people whose voices have been underrepresented, lost, or forgotten over time.
Combining rigorous science with imaginative storytelling, I Am Coyote reveals the complex outer and inner lives of coyotes. We are not the only sentient beings on this planet; we are not unique in experiencing love, fear, grief, joy, and acceptance. This story penetrates the veil of -otherness- that separates us from the creatures with whom we share the world. Geri Vistein is a nationally recognized expert on coyote-human interactions and maintains the website CoyoteLivesInMaine.com.
Girls (and boys!) can become stronger and more resilient simply by realizing how strong and resilient they already are, and running provides a pathway to that realization. Refusing to quit, overcoming weariness, skinned knees, and self-doubt to finish a cross-country run, the resolute narrator of I am Darn Tough realizes that she is stronger than she thought, inside and out. I am Darn Tough is a story to show how to keep going even when something is difficult. This beautifully illustrated narrat
Smoke speaks in mesmerizing riddles: ""I lack a mouth, but I can speakâ I lack hands, but I can push out unwanted guests. I'm gentler than a feather, but I can cause harm."" This rhythmically powerful narration is complemented by illustrations in which swirling smoke was captured on art paper held over smoky candle flames, and the dancing smoke textures were then deepened and elaborated with watercolours and Photoshop finishes.
Learn about the lives of people from marginalized communities through the authorÎs experience. Books will explore different religions, abilities, and communities in North America, and the challenges and change the authors and their communities face.
I Begin with Spring weaves natural history around Thoreau's life and times in a richly illustrated field notebook format that can be opened anywhere and invites browsing on every page. Beginning each season with quotes from Thoreau's schoolboy essay about the changing seasons, Early Bloomer follows him through the fields and woods of Concord, the joys and challenges of growing up, his experiment with simple living on Walden Pond, and his participation in the abolition movement, self-reliance, sc
We don't necessarily have to be famous, rich, or powerful to make a big impact on our world. Many people throughout history have accomplished extraordinary feats aided by certain characteristics they wielded. With this motivating set, readers learn how historical figures used traits such as creativity, intelligence, athleticism, and a sense of adventure to accomplish amazing deeds. They'll feel inspired to use those same traits to make their own mark in their community.
As cooking and food culture surge in popularity, students are more eager than ever before to step into the kitchen! I Can Cook! allows them to explore different cultures and their culinary traditions in a fun, hands-on and delicious way. Each book in the I Can Cook! series explores a different country’s regional cuisines, providing information on the history of its food culture, as well as providing six or more delicious recipes for students to cook themselves.
This bright, illustrated series helps young children take their first steps in exploring their wider world. Each engaging book features exercises to help promote a caring attitude, confidence, and self-esteem, and gives readers a way to discuss their emotions. The illustrations by Michael Buxton are quirky and fun and are designed to inspire a child’s imagination. Free downloadable Teacher’s Guide available.