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Another ten writers offer original autobiographical stories. The authors in this volume are: Norma Fox Mazer, Rita Williams-Garcia, Paul Fleischman,…
Jane Yolen, E.L. Konigsburg, Howard Norman, Michael J. Rosen, Kyoko Mori, Karen Hesse, and Joseph Bruchac. For grades 5-8Biographical sketches of twelve men and women who enjoy exploring the world around them in such scientific careers as a…
rain forest ecologist, an anthropologist, or an underwater photographer. For grades 4-7Ten "grown-up writers who were once children" present stories based on their own childhood experiences. Authors are: Mary Pope Osborne,…
Laurence Yep, James Howe, Katherine Paterson, Walter Dean Myers, Susan Cooper, Nicholasa Mohr, Reeve Lindbergh, Avi, and Francesca Lia Block. For grades 5-8You are fearless: A book for the littlest taylor swift fans
Par Odd Dot. 2024
This audiobook features music and special effects. Listen along and enjoy the fun that is You Are Fearless: A Book…
for the Littlest Taylor Swift Fans . This uplifting read-aloud is a heartfelt wish for all children and a timeless introduction to the Grammy Award-winning and multi platinum singer and songwriter. YOU ARE FEARLESS presents Taylor Swift's inspirational journey, encouraging children to be fearless, defy limits, and follow their hearts. Perfect for Taylor Swift fans of all ages! A Macmillan Audio production from Odd Dot BooksThe Trailblazing Life of Viola Desmond: A Civil Rights Icon (Orca Biography #1)
Par Rachel Kehoe. 2023
Kid Olympians: True Tales of Childhood from Champions and Game Changers (Kid Legends #9)
Par Robin Stevenson. 2024
Triumphant, relatable, and totally true biographies tell the childhood stories of a diverse group of international athletes who have captured…
the world’s attention at the Summer Olympics and Paralympics, like Simone Biles, Jesse Owens, Naomi Osaka, Tatyana McFadden, and 12 other incredible olympians.Athletes throughout history have dreamed of competing in the Olympics—and some were kids themselves when those dreams and plans began! In Kid Olympians: Summer, discover the childhood stories of legends such as: Usain Bolt, who used to skip practices to go to the arcade and play video games.Serena Williams, who sometimes hit her tennis ball over the fence on purpose!Tatyana McFadden, who had to fight to be allowed on her school’s track teamFeaturing kid-friendly text and full-color illustrations, you’ll be inspired to dream bigger, faster, and higher than ever before! The diverse and inspiring group also includes Michael Phelps, Yusra Mardini, Dick Fosbury, Ibtihaj Muhammad, Gertrude Ederle, Nadia Comaneci, Ellie Simmonds, Tommie Smith, Wilma Rudolph, and Megan Rapinoe.Pride and Persistence: Stories of Queer Activism (Do You Know My Name? #4)
Par Mary Fairhurst Breen. 2023
The activists between these pages have stood up for the queer community, whether on their own behalf or in support…
of people they love. Some made a difference by confronting injustice; others dared to be fully themselves.See It, Dream It, Do It: How 25 people just like you found their dream jobs
Par Colleen Nelson, Kathie MacIsaac. 2023
From award-winning author Colleen Nelson, and literacy advocate Kathie MacIsaac, twenty-five profiles present a plethora of jobs, and people, making…
it easier than ever for young people to see their dreams and to live their dreams!Kid Olympians: True Tales of Childhood from Champions and Game Changers (Kid Legends #9)
Par Robin Stevenson. 2024
Triumphant, relatable, and totally true biographies tell the childhood stories of a diverse group of international athletes who have captured…
the world&’s attention at the Summer Olympics and Paralympics, like Simone Biles, Jesse Owens, Naomi Osaka, Tatyana McFadden, and 12 other incredible olympians.Athletes throughout history have dreamed of competing in the Olympics—and some were kids themselves when those dreams and plans began! In Kid Olympians: Summer, discover the childhood stories of legends such as: Usain Bolt, who used to skip practices to go to the arcade and play video games.Serena Williams, who sometimes hit her tennis ball over the fence on purpose!Tatyana McFadden, who had to fight to be allowed on her school&’s track teamFeaturing kid-friendly text and full-color illustrations, you&’ll be inspired to dream bigger, faster, and higher than ever before! The diverse and inspiring group also includes Michael Phelps, Yusra Mardini, Dick Fosbury, Ibtihaj Muhammad, Gertrude Ederle, Nadia Comaneci, Ellie Simmonds, Tommie Smith, Wilma Rudolph, and Megan Rapinoe.DK Adventures: Star Wars: Sith Wars (DK Adventures)
Par Dk. 2014
Venture deep into the dark side and discover the world of the evil Sith. Find out more about incredible Sith…
powers and ruthless plots to take over the galaxy with this all-new DK Adventures: Star Wars: Sith Wars! Good books build great readers. Created in consultation with literacy experts, DK Adventures will appeal to proficient readers who have a love of reading for both information and pleasure. With rich, descriptive vocabulary, and interactive elements including diaries, recipes, poetry, character profiles, diagrams, and articles to support the stories, DK Adventures focus on engaging, action-packed topics that will develop comprehension skills and continue to build a child's love of reading. Supports the Common Core State Standards.Desde dinosaurios y vikingos hasta aviones y robots, descubre todo lo que necesitas saber sobre la historia en esta increíble…
colección de líneas de tiempo para mentes jóvenes curiosas.A través del tiempo es una enciclopedia infantil que te lleva en un viaje desde el Big Bang hasta el mundo moderno a través de más de 130 líneas de tiempo ilustradas.Recorre 13 000 millones de años de historia, desde el Big Bang hasta la era digital. Extraordinarias cronologías que muestran los mayores acontecimientos del mundo: el auge y la caída de los imperios, los inventos que han cambiado nuestras vidas, los grandes avances de la ciencia o la evolución del arte.La enciclopedia brinda un gran conocimiento general, desde el pirata más sediento de sangre de todos los tiempos hasta el primer crimen que se resuelve estudiando las huellas digitales.Esta completa enciclopedia visual incluye temas tan variados como la Revolución Industrial, la moda, la robótica y la astronomía, así como historias divertidas de espías y juegos de mesa, garantizando algo para todos los gustos. La historia realmente cobra vida a medida que se explora cada línea de tiempo utilizando bellas ilustraciones detalladas con texto sencillo y fácil de leer. Además, esta enciclopedia cubre eventos de todos los continentes, por lo que da una visión verdaderamente internacional de la historia universal.A través del tiempo es el regalo perfecto para niños de 8 a 12 años, tanto como apoyo para sus tareas escolares como para que aprendan en su tiempo libre lo fascinante que es la historia.Historia mundial para mentes jóvenes curiosasSumérgete en esta enciclopedia universal para mentes jóvenes curiosas y descubre la historia de la humanidad desde la creación del universo hasta la actualidad. Los acontecimientos más destacados de cada época son resaltados en más de 130 líneas del tiempo. Además, esta enciclopedia está ilustrada con hermosas fotografías, así como con una selección detallada de contenido repleto de curiosidades para un aprendizaje totalmente intuitivo.Adéntrate en A través del tiempo, una enciclopedia para niños que nos cuenta la historia de la humanidad de forma cronológica a lo largo de los siguientes capítulos: - La Prehistoria. Antes del 3000 A.C. - El mundo antiguo. 3000 A.C-500 D.C. - El mundo medieval. 500-1450. - La edad de la exploración. 1450-1750. - La edad de la revolución. 1750-1914. - El mundo moderno. Desde 1914.A través del tiempo, es la edición en español de Timelines of Everything un libro en español para niños que pertenece a nuestra colección de libros de referencia, un rincón de nuestro catálogo donde encontrarás grandes libros destinados a niños y jóvenes que fomentan su aprendizaje y desarrollo para que aprendan de una manera fácil y divertida.DK Adventures: Antarctic Expedition (DK Adventures)
Par Dk. 2015
Experience the harsh conditions of this polar landscape, discover how researchers survive, and find out about the intrepid explorers from…
the past who have set out to reach the South Pole.DK Adventures is a nonfiction series for kids ages 8-11 featuring visually rich theme spreads, and fascinating facts that help kids build their skills in vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, and critical thinking while developing a love of reading. Designed to keep interest high, build knowledge, and enrich the reading experience with fascinating background information, each title in the DK Adventures series is filled with information yet eminently accessible, and available in a wide range of kid-favorite topics including rain forests, animals, rocks, and shipwrecks.DK Life Stories: Nelson Mandela (DK Life Stories)
Par Stephen Krensky. 2019
In this kids biography, discover the inspiring story of Nelson Mandela, who became the first black president of South Africa…
after spending 27 years in prison.In 1964, Nelson Mandela was sentenced to a lifetime in jail. His crime? Attempting to overthrow a government that openly discriminated against its black citizens. After spending 27 years behind bars, Mandela was released, allowing him to continue his struggle for equality in South Africa--and to become the country's first black president. In this biography book for kids ages 8-11, learn all about Mandela's incredible life, his fight against apartheid, and how he helped bring peace to his nation.This new biography series from DK goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's most interesting people. Full-color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement thoughtfully written, age-appropriate text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading. Definition boxes, information sidebars, maps, inspiring quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy reference section at the back makes this the one biography series every teacher and librarian will want to collect. Each book also includes an author's introduction letter, a glossary, and an index.Star Wars Character Encyclopedia, New Edition
Par Dk. 2019
Learn more about your favorite Star Wars characters from every movie in the saga with this, the be all and…
end all Star Wars EncyclopediaThe definitive guide to more than 200 heroes, villains, aliens, and droids of the Star Wars galaxy is now packed with new characters from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and Solo: A Star Wars Story. The perfect gift for any Star Wars or Sci Fi lover, the in-depth character illustrations and cross-sections will keep Want to know how tall Snoke is? Or learn where Maz Kanata is from? The Star Wars: Character Encyclopedia is full of fun facts and intriguing information that's guaranteed to enthrall fans of all ages. With plenty of lesser-known details, even die-hard fans will learn new facts about iconic characters.DK Readers L4: Discover the Sith's Evil Schemes . . . (DK Readers Level 4)
Par Simon Beecroft. 2012
DK's Star Wars Readers help kids learn to read while enjoying the stories and characters from the blockbuster movies. In…
Beware the Dark Side, take a bone-chilling trip to the dark side of the Force and meet the Sith who wield its power - Darth Sidious, Darth Maul, and the infamous Darth Vader. Packed with full-color photographs and engaging, age-appropriate stories, the ebooks introduce young children to a life-long love of reading. These amazing stories are guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills. They're also perfect for reading together!© 2012 Lucasfilm Ltd.DK Readers L4: Free At Last: The Story of Martin Luther King, Jr. (DK Readers Level 4)
Par Angela Bull. 2013
Free at Last! is a biography of slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr., who encouraged nonviolent protest to…
fulfill his dream of an America where people would be judged by the content of their character, not by the color of their skin.DK Adventures: Star Wars: What Makes A Monster? (DK Adventures)
Par Adam Bray. 2014
Are you ready for the adventure to begin? DK Adventures are nonfiction narratives for kids ages 8-11 featuring engaging, action-packed…
stories that help kids build their skills in vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, and critical thinking while developing a love of reading. With diaries, recipes, poetry, instructions, graphics, or songs, the genre spreads in each DK Adventures title enhance the story and reinforce curriculum learning, while the expansive range of entertaining nonfiction subjects will appeal to boys and girls everywhere. From the acklay to wampas, banthas to the sarlacc, young readers will travel to a galaxy far, far away to meet the scariest monsters from the Star Wars universe. DK Adventures: Star Wars®: What Makes a Monster? explores where these creepy creatures come from, what they live on, and all about those who have battled them and lived to tell the tale!DK Readers L4: Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Jedi Adventures (DK Readers Level 4)
Par Simon Beecroft. 2009
Taking place between the last two Star Wars® films, Episode II: Attack of the Clones and Episode III: Revenge of…
the Sith, the Clone Wars fill a dark period in the history of the Galaxy. DK and Lucasfilm celebrate the all-new computer-generated animated series that will launch theatrically in August 2008 with three new Clone Wars titles. Now young readers can experience more Jedi action, more villainous battles, more weapons, more imagery, more fun, and more excitement! Join the Jedi Knights on daring adventures throughout the galaxy in Star Wars®: The Clone Wars™ Reader Level 4: Jedi Adventures. © 2008 Lucasfilm Ltd. ® & TMDK Life Stories: Gandhi (DK Life Stories)
Par Diane Bailey. 2019
In this kids' biography, discover the inspiring life story of Mohandas Gandhi, whose teachings of compassion and non-violence helped to…
win his country's freedom.Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born at a time when his home country was choked under the oppression of British rule. Many thought that violence was the only way to fight back, but Gandhi disagreed. Instead, he successfully used his teachings of non-violence and civil disobedience to win his country's freedom, and to promote his philosophy of peace and equality. In this biography for kids ages 8-12, see how Gandhi--called Mahatma, or "great soul," by his many followers--changed the world through his words and deeds, which still resonate worldwide today. DK Life Stories go beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's most interesting people. Full-color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement thoughtfully written, age-appropriate text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading. Definition boxes, information sidebars, fun facts, maps, inspiring quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy reference section at the back makes this series perfect for school reports and projects. Each book also includes an author's introduction letter, a glossary, and an index.This nonfiction chapter book about flight is chock-full of bite-size facts, black-and-white photographs, and CGI illustrations to dazzle and engage…
even the most reluctant reader.The astonishing science of airplanes, helicopters, and other flying contraptions might seem beyond reach, but Microbites: Flight breaks it all down into manageable chunks of information on need-to-know topics like how planes fly, history's largest airships, early spacecraft, and other feats of flight engineering. Illustrations and photographs accent nearly every page, while highlighted text calls out important takeaways about each chapter topic, revealing new details about what keeps these marvelous machines aloft. For further learning, kids can turn to the book's eight-page reference section, where they'll find a glossary, a historical timeline, and a list of the most awe-inspiring aviators. Whether they're new to flight science or seasoned pros, readers will find plenty of fascinating facts to chew on in Microbites: Flight.DK's Microbites series takes daunting nonfiction topics and transforms them into easy-to-digest, mini-guides on kids' favorite subjects from history, science, and the natural world. Packed with eye-catching illustrations, detailed photographs, and the latest scientific research on everything from dinosaurs to mummies, the Microbites series encourages a healthy reading appetite in kids ages 8 through 12, and will leave them hungry to learn more.