Haiti has a proud and important story of independence. Readers will discover how Haiti and the United States are alike and how they differ as they read about the land and people, history and holidays. Hello neighbor!
Guatemala is an important neighbor to the United States. Readers will discover how Guatemala and the U.S. are alike and how they differ as they read about the land and people, animals and celebrations. Hello neighbor!
Dominican Republic is a close neighbor to the United States. Readers will discover how Dominican Republic and the U.S. are alike and how they differ as they read about the land and people, animals and celebrations. Hello neighbor!
Sojourner Truth was born to slaves. She had no choice. But when she grew to be a young mother herself, she ran away with her child looking for freedom. She used her voice to speak for all slaves wanting to be free.
Mexico is one of the oldest civilizations in North America. Readers will discover how Mexico and the United States are alike and how they differ as they read about the land and people, animals and holidays. Hello neighbor!
Canada and the United States share the longest border in the world. Readers will discover how Canada and the United States are alike and how they differ as they read about the land and people, activities and holidays. Hello neighbor!
Cuba is one of the nearest neighbors to the United States. Readers will discover how Cuba and the U.S. are alike and how they differ as they read about the land and people, animals and holidays. Hello neighbor!
Ruby Bridges just wanted to go to a good school. She did not ask to be a hero, but she knew how to be strong. Her bravery made it possible for classrooms today to be safe places for children of all races.
Wilma Rudolph wanted to run and jump like other children. But she had a serious disease that kept her leg from growing well. She did not give up and one day she became a big star winning Olympic gold medals.
When Elizabeth Cady Stanton was a young girl she knew she could do anything her brothers could do. But the laws in the country said women were not equal to men. Elizabeth knew she had to make a difference for all women.
Maria Tallchief was inspired to dance while watching Osage dancers as a child in Oklahoma. For tribal ceremonies only men were allowed to dance. But, Maria went on to become America's first prima ballerina.
Sequoyah created a way of writing the Cherokee language 200 years ago. Thanks to Sequoyah, the Cherokee today know more about their history and native language than almost any other tribe in North America.
Hitch spends every day moving big planes from around the world into place at the airport. Will his desire to see the world be fulfilled or will Hitch be left to his imagination?
Mom and Dad have blue eyes. Mine are black. We don't look much alike, but that doesn't matter to me! Adopted children may have different skin or hair color from parents or siblings. But there's a lot more to making a family than sharing red hair and freckles!
Klink and Klank spend a lot of time together. But Klank decides to try new things. Will the buddies continue to be friends? Or will they go separate ways? Concept: Accepting differences. Book features: Big Words and Big Questions; original illustrations.
The king, who loves adventures, is imprisoned during one of his journeys. But when the queen dets out to find her husband, she must travel in disguise. This is a story of ingenuity from medieval Russia.
When four friends head off to the park, each is reminded of a rule for fun and safety when using their wheels!
How will the judges decide who is top dog? Will it be the spotted Dalmatian? Or will it be the furry dog, the round dog, the black or the white one? We all see what’s best through our own experiences and our own uniquenesses. It’s good to be you! AWARDS: Mom's Choice Award and Reader's Choice Award
