Marisa tries to play a different role in the annual dance.
Jimmy learns that a long-awaited special dessert is not the most important part of his family's Thanksgiving celebration.
Paxton won't be satisfied with second place in the go-kart race today...but can he beat Mark who has more sponsors and a better kart?
Angelo finds fun in his aunt's kitchen project.
Everyone in Maddie's neighborhood gets a chance to do a favorite chore--for someone else!
After a decisive Revolutionary War battle a family takes in the young son of an enemy soldier.
A year after an accident in the half-pipe Eva overcomes her fears and executes a perfect eggflip.
Ferguson proves that his creative contraptions are really useful.
Rupert is lonely and a little scared at his grandmother's country home. How can an empty cupboard in the toolshed make him feel at home?
Mr. Petalucha isn't called a painter extraordinaire for nothing.
Brian adds a new twist to an old football play--and his team wins the game.
Josefina proves to Papa that she can be a helpful cowgirl.
Kristen thinks her cousin Maya is Gramma's favorite until Maya reveals the main topic of Gramma's letters.
Sometimes it is great to have a mom who is different from the rest.
Misha overcomes her fears as she takes her first-ever trip away from home.
Darren takes a classmate's suggestion to play smart when he finally gets a chance at bat.
In this folk tale from the Bahamas, Sister Felice outwits some tricky thieves.
A series of misadventures turn into fun for Derrick and Steve.
How can the school ski trip be fun if Carly has no friends?
Aislinn finds a remedy for her pony's sore hooves.
Can the young messenger help a great sculptor create a statue for the king?
Real teamwork wins the game for the Hawks.
Albert finally puts his safety-planning skills to work.
For this boy completing the marathon is the real reward.
Stand Up for Respect in the Growing Character series teaches young readers about the value of being respectful and earning the respect of others. This book is intended to help build a foundation for students to develop into morally responsible, compassionate citizens and, with examples, show them how to make the choices that will let them grow into people of character. All books in the 21st Century Skills Junior library encourage readers to think critically and creatively, and use their problem-solving skills. Book includes table of contents, sidebars, glossary, index, activities, and author biography.
