By age 11, Malala Yousafzai was already working to change the world! The young activist has been working ever since to ensure that children around the world have access to education. This title explores how Malala began her work and where the future might take her, with features including a hometown map and inspirational quotes. Young readers will learn that they don’t have to be adults to lead the way!
Serena WIlliams is one of the greatest tennis players of all time! From her first Grand Slam in 1999, Serena has dominated the courts while also working off-court to fight for equality for women and people of color. Beginning readers will learn all about her rise to stardom, from childhood to championships and future goals. A profile, timeline, map, and inspirational quotes make this low-level title a grand slam!
Rising through the ranks at Google to become CEO of YouTube, Susan Wojcicki is a tech titan! Profiles and timelines help chronicle the life of this savvy CEO, from her childhood to her role today. Young readers will be inspired to see how Susan took her career from her parent’s garage to become the leader at YouTube in this low-level title.
A fearful rabbit is convinced the earth is caving in.
The boys play some basketball
Dikike's father surprises her with a wonderful gift--her very own canoe!
Amanda overcomes a language barrier and begins to relate to her newly adopted sister.
Malia is chosen to dance in the luau even after making a mistake.
Can thirteen-year-old Kate drive a tractor-load of hay by herself?
Mordy finds the perfect messenger to deliver his Purim basket for Mom.
A child enjoys a delicious bowl of warm noodles.
This Middle Eastern folktale tells the story of two farmers who help each other with very funny consequences.
Long ago all birds had white feathers. This folk tale from Thailand is the story of how peacocks and crows got their colors.
This Ojibwa folk tale describes the musical sounds of rain and thunder.
In this Indian folk tale, the moon teaches a valuable lesson to a boastful tailor.
A poor charcoal maker learns a valuable lesson about what's really important in his life.
Kari and her mom go on a hike in the woods. They watch a deer leaping through a clearing and settle down for a picnic lunch as a deer has a picnic of her own. Readers will see both Spanish and English phrases in this story.
Laura finds a way to enjoy a gift she cannot keep.
The leprechaun king deals with Maureen's selfish greedy sisters.
In this story set in an ancient Mayan town, Jaguar Paw finally finds some kids who just want to play the game.
A sensitive story about divorce during winter when Izzie's father moves out.
Duncan is welcomed at Joey's home.
Jack and Isabella search for Pokey the desert tortoise that lives near their house.
Mira prepares for Hanukkah.
Pinetree Wyoming feels a bit more like home when a Thai girl shares Loy Krathong holiday traditions with her new American friends.
