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So Much More to Helen: The Passions and Pursuits of Helen Keller

Meeg Pincus (author) Caroline Bonne-Müller (illustrator)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781534198036

Most folks know the famous story of Helen Keller—a DeafBlind girl who learned to understand sign language at the family water pump. But what do you really know about her? Did you know she was an activist, a rebel, a writer, a performer, a romantic? There is so much more to Helen than we usually learn in school. Read ahead as the story of Helen Keller’s passionate, boundless life unfolds—reminding us that she was, as we all are, so many things.

Larry Itliong

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668901540

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Larry "Seven Fingers" Itliong, a Filipino American labor organizer, in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps children develop word recognition and reading skills. The series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities. Includes a timeline, primary sources, glossary, and index.

Fred Korematsu

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668901564

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of civil rights hero Fred Korematsu, a Japanese American who stood up for other Japanese Americans during World War II, in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps children develop word recognition and reading skills. The series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities. Includes a timeline, primary sources, glossary, and index.

Grace Lee Boggs

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668901533

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of political and social activist Grace Lee Boggs, a Chinese American author and revolutionary, in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps children develop word recognition and reading skills. The series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities. Includes a timeline, primary sources, glossary, and index.

Jill Biden: Educator

Elizabeth Neuenfeldt (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648346057

Jill Biden has held many roles in the government and beyond. Through them all, she never stopped learning or teaching! This low-level title introduces young readers to the life and work of Jill Biden. Leveled text and crisp images combine with a profile, timeline, and map to introduce basic facts about Jill. Quotes throughout the book let readers hear from Jill in her own words. This informative title shows the importance of lifelong learning!

Selena Gomez: Mental Health Advocate

Elizabeth Neuenfeldt (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648346071

Selena Gomez is known for her acting and music career. But she also advocates for mental health! Through leveled text and crisp images, this low-level title introduces Selena’s life and accomplishments. A profile details basic facts about her life, a map shows off her hometown, and a timeline lays out important events. Quotes throughout the book let Selena inspire readers in her own words. This title gives readers a role model for mental health awareness and beyond!

Greta Thunberg: Climate Activist

Elizabeth Neuenfeldt (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648346040

From a young age, Greta Thunberg has made it her mission to fight climate change! Through leveled text and crisp photos, this title for young readers introduces her life and work. A profile introduces basic facts about Greta, a map shows where she grew up, a timeline lays out some of the most important events in her life, and quotes let Greta speak for herself. This book is sure to inspire young readers to strive for change!

Voting

Kirsten Chang (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648344091

Voting is the key to democracy. It is how we make our voices heard. In this low-level text, young readers will learn about the importance of casting a ballot and the consequences of not fulfilling this duty. Special features such as labels, a question, and a picture glossary help reinforce the text. Readers of this book will soon understand the importance of voting!

Jury Duty

Kirsten Chang (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648344053

Jury duty is an important part of being a responsible citizen. It helps ensure that trials are fair and just. In this low-level text, beginning readers will learn about the importance of juries and how they work. Special features teach readers about the qualifications of jury members and show the difference between a world with and without jury duty.

Military Service

Kirsten Chang (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648344060

The military keeps people safe! That is why military service is an important part of responsible citizenship. Young readers will learn about the importance of the military and the service of its members through low-level text and vibrant images. Special features highlight the requirements for joining the military and show what the world would be like with and without military service.

Obeying Laws

Kirsten Chang (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648344077

Laws are rules that we must follow. Obeying the law is a key part of being a responsible citizen. In this low-level text, young readers will learn what laws are and why it is important to obey them. Special features visually reinforce the text and ask readers to answer a thought-provoking question.

Volunteering

Kirsten Chang (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648344084

Volunteers help people, animals, and the environment! That is why volunteering is an important part of being a responsible citizen. In this title, vibrant images and low-level text combine to show readers the impacts of volunteering and offer examples of ways to help. Special features include labels, a question, a picture glossary, and more.

Caring for the Environment

Kirsten Chang (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648344046

We want the world we live in to be clean and healthy. That's why caring for the environment is an important part of being a responsible citizen. In this title, simple text and crisp images show readers how to care for the world around them. Special features reinforce the text with visual aids and ask readers a thought-provoking question.

After You

Janet Riehecky (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503856172

Introduces readers to the concept of being polite as well as some of the situations in which they should properly use the phrase 'after you.'

Boys and Girls

Deborah Williams (author)

Publisher: Kaeden Books ISBN: 9781641323246

Boys and girls are different, but they can enjoy the same things!

How Can I Help During COVID-19?

Emily Dolbear (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503853195

Provides brief information on how the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 spreads, as well as offers prevention guidelines for ways children can do their part to slow the spread. Additional features include informative captions, interesting factual sidebars, suggested activities, a phonetic glossary, resources for further research, information about the author, and an index.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Suzanne I. Barchers (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433393785

Learn more about graphs while protecting the environment by reducing, reusing, and recycling! Young readers can practice their graphing and STEM skills by making bar graphs and pictographs of recyclable objects. Not only will children feel more confident in their graphing skills, but they will also be more environmentally conscious! Clear images, example graphs, and mathematical diagrams and charts make graphing seem simple and fun!

A Mountain of Trash

Loren I. Charles (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433393341

Practice addition and encourage young readers to be environmentally conscious in this engaging reader! Children will not only practice their addition skills through practice problems and mathematical charts and diagrams, but they will also learn more about where their trash goes and what sanitation workers do. Using early STEM themes, teach children all about addition while teaching them about other topics such as recycling.

Understanding Identity

Emily Chiarello (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534189881

In Understanding Identity, students learn how the ways they and others identify leads to a richer community. Readers will see the domain of identity in action and learn best practices as they interact with others--and themselves. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to think, create, guess, and ask questions around the content. Books include table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.

Murder Hornets Invade Honeybee Colonies

Susan H. Gray (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534189805

Murder hornets invaded the United States in 2020, putting honeybee colonies at risk. This series highlights the innovative technology scientists use to track and control this invasive population. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask questions. Book includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.

Northern Snakeheads Invade Ponds and Watersheds

Susan H. Gray (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534189836

Northern snakeheads were imported into the United States and have become a threat to native fish populations. This series highlights the innovative technology scientists use to track and control this invasive population. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask questions. Book includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.

Nutrias Invade Marshes and Waterways

Susan H. Gray (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534189812

Once imported into the United States for their fur, nutrias have destroyed marshes and their ecosystems. This series highlights the innovative technology scientists use to track and control this invasive population. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask questions. Book includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.

Respecting Diversity

Emily Chiarello (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534189898

The Social Justice Standards from Learning for Justice are a proven framework for developing anti-bias in students. In Respecting Diversity, students learn to engage and create relationships with those who both look similar to and different from themselves. Readers will see the domain of diversity in action and learn best practices as they interact with others--and themselves. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to think, create, guess, and ask questions around the content. Books include table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.

Rosy Wolf Snails Invade Pacific Islands

Susan H. Gray (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534189867

The rosy wolf snail was imported to help control the population of the African land snail, but the cannibal snail has quickly become a problem. This series highlights the innovative technology scientists use to track and control this invasive population. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask questions. Book includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.

Seeking Justice

Emily Chiarello (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534189904

The Social Justice Standards from Learning for Justice are a proven framework for developing anti-bias in students. In Seeking Justice, students learn the harmful effects unfairness and injustice have on our world. Readers will see the domain of justice in action and learn best practices as they interact with others--and themselves. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to think, create, guess, and ask questions around the content. Books include table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.