In this semi-autobiographical picture book, author Patricia MacLachlan relates what it might take to grow up to become a writer.

"Almost 100 years before Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat, Sojourner Truth was mistreated by a streetcar conductor. She took him to court--and won! Before she was Sojourner Truth, she was known simply as Belle. Born a slave in New York sometime around 1797, she was later sold and separated from her family. Even after she escaped from slavery, she knew her work was not yet done. She changed her name and traveled, inspiring everyone she met...

"Video Sharing in the Global Citizens: Social Media series explores various aspects of sharing video and clips online through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused backmatter is included, as well as a bibliography, glossary, and index."--Amazon.com....

"Sometimes it seems easier to lie than to tell the truth. All children experiment with lying, especially to avoid negative consequences. But even very young children can learn the difference between what's true and what isn't, and they can learn to choosethe truth, even when it's a struggle. In simple words and engaging illustrations, this book builds honesty, a cornerstone of good character. Made to be read aloud, this book also includes a special...

"Tangle Art and Drawing Games for Kids is perfect for families who want to sneak a little more creativity into their lives and have fun doing it. It's about exploring, experimenting, and getting lost in creativity. It's not focused on goals, but on enjoying the process.Professional artist Jeanette Nyberg brings to life 52 drawing games that offer playful, easy ways to get a pen moving across a page, help keep the mind focused, and provide hours of...

The youngest named principal dancer for the Dance Theatre of Harlem traces her rise from orphan in war-torn Sierra Leone to one of America's most accomplished ballerinas, discussing her adoption, training, and high-profile performances.

"Baseball, basketball, karate, gymnastics, lacrosse, cycling, hockey, soccer, figure skating, tennis, football, and swimming--sports are so much fun to play together. Young and adorable art adds extra appeal to this poetry collection for the very youngest of athletes."--

"Where there's a ball . . . there will always be someone who wants to play soccer. Whether in Tanzania or Togo, Burma or Brazil, children love soccer. GOAL! celebrates the sport's power to bridge cultural divides and bring together the many and diverse people of the world. Filled with fun facts and striking photos, this book is a poetic snapshot of soccer around the globe, available just in time for the 2014 World Cup!"--

Describes several distasteful things that can be found underground, including bat feces, bacteria, and corpses.

"Red wolves had been hunted until only fourteen survived in the wild. So scientists hatched a daring plan--capture all of the wild red wolves and breed them in captivity. Discover the story of their recovery"--