Javier loves playing baseball. He wants to prove to everyone that he's a great pitcher. But his nerves get the best of him. With help from an alien friend, will Javier have the chance to run the bases, or will he be stuck in the dugout? This graphic novel includes educational sidebars such as a quick history of baseball, a social emotional tie-in, and a pro athlete biography. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.
Juneteenth explores the history around the celebration in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Developed in conjunction with educator, advocate, and author Kelisa Wing to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach our history with open eyes and minds. Books include 21st Century Skills and content, as well as activities created by Wing. Also includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, educational matter, and activities.
Learn all about environmental activism, from climate change to ending plastic pollution. Get a global look at the history of the movement, meet the activists involved, and celebrate some of the legal victories! Each chapters end with a call to action, so kids can feel inspired to get involved in their own communities. This high-interest book is written at a lower reading level for struggling readers. Considerate text and engaging art and photographs are sure to grab even the most reluctant readers. Series includes a table of contents, sidebars, bibliography, glossary, index, and author biography.
With its unique twist on the battle royale formula, Fall Guys: Ultimtae Knockout has quickly become a favorite of top streamers and casual players alike. In this book, readers will go behind the scenes of the game's development and learn everything they need to outlast the competition online. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.
Desegregation and Integration explores the intents and effects of both concepts--especially as it relates to schools and education--in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Developed in conjunction with educator, advocate, and author Kelisa Wing to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach our history with open eyes and minds. Books include 21st Century Skills and content, as well as activities created by Wing. Also includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, educational matter, and activities.
Learn all about education activism, from creating inclusive classrooms to ending school shootings. Get a global look at the history of the movement, meet the activists involved, and celebrate some of the legal victories! Each chapters end with a call to action, so kids can feel inspired to get involved in their own communities. This high-interest book is written at a lower reading level for struggling readers. Considerate text and engaging art and photographs are sure to grab even the most reluctant readers. Series includes a table of contents, sidebars, bibliography, glossary, index, and author biography.
Almost overnight, Among Us went from a little-known indie game to one of the world's biggest multiplayer hits. Readers will discover how the game was made and find out everything they need to succeed in online matches. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.
Millions of players around the world have discovered the cozy fun of settling a new town in the Animal Crossing series. In this book, readers will find out everything they need to know to start exploring their own island communities in Animal Crossing: New Horizons for the Nintendo Switch. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.
Millions of players around the world have discovered the cozy fun of settling a new town in the Animal Crossing series. In this book, readers will meet the colorful characters of Animal Crossing: New Horizons for the Nintendo Switch and find out what it takes to befriend them. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.
Millions of players around the world have discovered the cozy fun of settling a new town in the Animal Crossing series. In this book, readers will get a close-up look at the incredible wildlife of Animal Crossing: New Horizons for the Nintendo Switch and find out how to catch these colorful critters. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.
Millions of players around the world have discovered the cozy fun of settling a new town in the Animal Crossing series. In this book, readers will discover the many options for customizing their characters and decorating their islands in Animal Crossing: New Horizons for the Nintendo Switch. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.
Millions of players around the world have discovered the cozy fun of settling a new town in the Animal Crossing series. In this book, readers will learn how to gather useful supplies and use them to craft all kinds of items in Animal Crossing: New Horizons for the Nintendo Switch. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.
Learn all about animal rights activism, from ending animal testing to veganism. Get a global look at the history of the movement, meet the activists involved, and celebrate some of the legal victories! Each chapters end with a call to action, so kids can feel inspired to get involved in their own communities. This high-interest book is written at a lower reading level for struggling readers.
Atrocities in Action explores the various forms of violent and cruel oppression Black people have endured over the years in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Developed in conjunction with educator, advocate, and author Kelisa Wing to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach our history with open eyes and minds. Books include 21st Century Skills and content, as well as activities created by Wing. Also includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, educational matter, and activities.
Sharice is a volleyball star just waiting to crush it on the court. Her busy schedule means she has some choices to make, though. With the help of an alien friend, will she be there in time to set and spike, or be stuck watching from the sidelines? This graphic novel includes educational sidebars such as a quick history of volleyball, a social emotional tie-in, and a pro athlete biography. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.
A strange epidemic is taking over ancient Machu Picchu. Every full moon, llamas disappear from the Incan village, and villagers report hearing mysterious howls. Could it be a werewolf? Jorge, Amy, and Elena travel back in time to find out. As the sun sets and the full moon rises on the ancient Incan citadel, these brave monster hunters will have to face the darkness of night to solve the mystery. This graphic novel includes monster profiles and survival tips as well as in-depth content on the social structure, government, and fashion of the Inca Empire. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.
Tío has an important mission for Elena, Jorge, and Fiona. They're being sent to the southern lowlands of ancient Maya. They must find not one but two poltergeists who are forcing the Maya people to endlessly play their once-fun ball game, ulama! Will the kids be able to put the poltergeists to rest? Join the Secret Society of Monster Hunters as they explore the ancient Maya culture and race against the clock to put these poltergeists to rest. This graphic novel includes monster profiles and survival tips as well as in-depth content on the social structure, government, and fashion of the Maya civilization. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.
Ella could be a great goalie--if she could get past her fear of being different. With help from an alien friend, will Ella embrace her deafness and gain the confidence to stop her opponents in their tracks? This graphic novel includes educational sidebars such as a quick history of soccer, a social emotional tie-in, and a pro athlete biography. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.
The Monitor Lizard is large; adults can grow up to 7 feet in length. A vicious predator that will eat anything it can fit into its mouth. Native to Africa, the Monitor Lizard has successfully established a new home in Florida, disrupting an already delicate ecosystem.
Swarms of the dinner-plate-size invasive Australian Spotted Jellyfish have been reported from East Texas to Florida in the Gulf of Mexico and along the Atlantic coastlines of Florida and South Carolina. These creatures present a major threat to the shrimp fishery. Readers will be introduced to the concepts of invasive species and challenged to think critically about the cause, effect, and control of dangerous creatures.
Counting Our People, is a new addition to Cherry Lake's Citizens and Their Governments series. This book, released to coincide with the US census, will help the reader understand the history and importance of counting our people and the impact it has on the way we govern.
The Small Indian Mongoose was imported to the Hawaiian Islands to control the rat population. Now, it threatens to disrupt the ecosystem of the island. Read this book to learn how this happened and what can be done to control this invasive species.
Less than a decade ago, there were only a few pythons in the everglades. Today more than 100,000 of them are slithering around south Florida, crushing what was already a delicate ecosystem. Readers will be introduced to the concepts of invasive species and challenged to think critically about the cause, effect, and control of dangerous creatures.
Homeland Security discusses why and how the Department of Homeland Security was created and the measures taken by the Department to prevent terrorist attacks within the United States.
What makes something "smart?" In the Exploring the Internet of Things series, readers discover how inanimate objects, from watches to home speakers to even t-shirts, help people get things done better, faster, and smarter. In Smart Farming, readers will learn the practical application, technological and future advancements, and innovation of IoT in agriculture. Includes informative sidebars, data-focused text, and 21st Century Skills backmatter content.
