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Looking Up

PJ Gray (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781630784713

Wes notices that his neighbor can't use her treehouse because she's in a wheelchair. What will he do to help her?

No Exceptions

Eleanor Robins (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781612472430

Students who fail to turn in their assignments on time will get a zero, Mr. Lee has decreed. Tyler and Malik had fun all weekend. Now they have to stay up all night to write their papers. Their classmate, Darcie, finished her paper days ago. And she agrees with Mr. Li's "no exception" policy. But now she can't find her paper...

Martin Luther King Jr.

Saddleback Educational Publishing (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781602915909

In graphic-novel format, this brief biography of Martin Luther King Jr. discusses his childhood, his protests and marches, and his "I Have a Dream" speech.

The Test

PJ Gray (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781630780692

Kat has a lot on her mind. The test in her hand, she waits.

121 Express

Monique Polak (author)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781551439808

The students of the 121 Express are infamous for bad behavior and Lucas knows his role on the bus will determine his social standing at his new school. Lucas is tired of being one of the nerds. When he attracts the negative attention of the cool troublemakers, he saves himself by teasing another kid. His ploy works and soon Lucas is right in the center of the mayhem on the bus. He loves his new found popularity, but when the fun and games push the bus driver to a nervous collapse and hospitalizes an elderly lady, Lucas begins to question his choices.

Dolores Huerta

Alexis Davis (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645988236

Growing up, Dolores Huerta saw few people in power who looked like her. But her desire to help farm workers drove her to become a leader. After cofounding a labor union in 1962, Huerta helped improve the lives of countless farm workers. Her message of working together for change continues to inspire people around the world.

She Represents: 44 Women Who Are Changing Politics...and the World

Caitlin Donohue (author)

Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group ISBN: 9781728401638

Whichever side of the political aisle you lean toward, it can seem like the only people in power are white men. But the balance is beginning to tip. Women are being elected at record rates and government is beginning to more accurately reflect the people it represents. Read these profiles of forty-four women in leadership from both sides of the US political spectrum and from around the world to learn about their paths to power, their achievements and missteps, and their lasting legacies. This book will show you what the road to power looks like for women in modern times. By showing up and representing women in the decisions that make or break a country, these leaders pave the way for future female politicians.

Community Resources and Safety

Saddleback (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645987895

Everyone needs help and assistance from time to time. Whether you're expericing a personal health crisis, need to do research for a school paper, or want to register to vote, there are resources in your community that can help. Find out how to stay safe and active and make the most of the community you live in.

Wilma Mankiller: Chief of the Cherokee Nation

C.L. Laney (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645988199

Wilma Mankiller knew firsthand the hardships facing the Cherokee people in the mid-20th century. After growing up in poverty, she got involved in the Native American rights movement of the 1960s and resolved to fight for change. As the first female principal chief of the Cherokee Nation, her hard work and determination improved health care, education, and living conditions for her tribe. Mankiller’s legacy of compassion and dedication continues to inspire people in the American Indian community and beyond.

Martin Luther King Jr.: Civil Rights Leader

C.L. Laney (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645988120

As a minister and an activist, Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to helping others. He fought for equality during a time when Black people in America experienced great injustice. His life and legacy continue to inspire others to push for change.

Hacking for Good

Saddleback (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645980520

Hackers have found endless ways to break into computer systems. But this isn’t always a bad thing. In fact, governments, companies, and schools rely on their own hackers to keep people safe. Learn more about how these experts use computers and coding to hack for good.

Extreme Survival

Saddleback Educational Publishing (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645980544

Survival in extreme conditions is difficult. Still, there are many heroic tales of people who survive against all odds. These stories of extreme survival are gripping and inspiring. From professional outdoorsmen to young people in challenging situations, the will to live is strong inside us all. How would you survive an extreme event?

Finding a Job | Dream Jobs

M.G. Higgins (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781630788100

Build students' job skills by exploring important aspects of jobs and managing basic skills on your own with these nonfiction/fiction flip books. Topics include: preparing a resume, finding a job, job interview basics, how to act on the job, and employee rights.

Job Interview Basics | Job Ready

M.G. Higgins (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781630788117

Build students job skillsby exploring important aspects of jobs and managing basic skills on your own with these nonfiction/fiction flip books. Topics include: preparing a resume, finding a job, job interview basics, how to act on the job, and employee rights.

How to Act Right on the Job | Choices

M.G. Higgins (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781630788124

Important aspects of jobs and managing basic skills on your own are explored in these nonfiction/fiction flip books. Topics include: preparing a resume, finding a job, job interview basics, how to act on the job, and employee rights.

Preparing a Resume | Not Her Job

M.G. Higgins (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781630788094

Important aspects of jobs and managing basic skills on your own are explored in these nonfiction/fiction flip books. Topics include: preparing a resume, finding a job, job interview basics, how to act on the job, and employee rights.

Drop

P.J. Gray (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781630784669

Rob Vega wants one thing for his 17th birthday: to go bungee jumping for the first time. His dad takes Rob and two friends to a bungee jumping park. All goes well until Rob’s wallet falls out during his jump.

That Selfie Girl

Linda Oatman High (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781630783761

Macy is dead. Selfies while driving never end well. She knows it now #suckstobeme. And she has unfinished business. Her friend Ryan is planning to shoot up the school. But the afterlife is so unexpected. She gets distracted. Who knew she would find love?

Using Coupons | Get the Deal

Jane Gardner (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781630782986

Build students' personal finance skills with this five-book set. Important aspects of managing money are explored in these nonfiction/fiction flip books. Topics include: budgeting, opening a bank account, credit, coupons, and saving.

The Stranger

Anne Schraff (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781602919914

Ernesto Sandoval begins his junior year at Cesar Chavez High School a virtual stranger. He didn't want to move back to the barrio after a decade in Los Angeles. After all, he had a lot of friends and even a girlfriend. But then he spies Naomi Martinez- the most beautiful girl he's ever seen. And he falls hard.

Culture Shift: Then and Now

Elsie Olson (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098215965

This title uses a then-and-now approach to compare the social changes during the 1918 influenza pandemic with those during the COVID-19 pandemic. Powerful photographs and content-packed sidebars will help readers explore how these two crises have impacted the world. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Media Matters: Then and Now

Rachael L. Thomas (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098215972

This title uses a then-and-now approach to explore the impact of media both during the 1918 influenza pandemic and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Powerful photographs and content-packed sidebars will help readers explore how these two crises have impacted the world. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Medical Mobilization: Then and Now

Elsie Olson (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098215989

This title uses a then-and-now approach to compare the health-care response to the 1918 influenza pandemic with the medical response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Powerful photographs and content-packed sidebars will help readers explore how these two crises have impacted the world. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Gender and Race in Sports

Duchess Harris (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781532158193

Gender and Race in Sports examines the historical successes and struggles of female athletes of color. From pioneers to today's stars, women of color have been examples of courage and strength as they fought to overcome barriers unique to their race and gender. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

The Future of Work in America

Duchess Harris (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781532152986

The Future of Work in America examines how automation is changing the workforce in the United States as we know it, predicting a continuous decline in manufacturing jobs and an increase in the field of technology. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.