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Revolutions Are Made of Love: The Story of James Boggs and Grace Lee Boggs

Revolutions are made out of love for people and for place. This was a core belief of activists and married couple James Boggs and Grace Lee Boggs. From their home in Detroit, Michigan, they thought, fought, and taught together to make the world a better place for all. Their wide-ranging activism spanned the second half of the twentieth century, including civil rights as well as labor unions. Authors Sun Yung Shin and MAlina Mangal present the lives and ideas of James and Grace in an inspiring collection of paired poems with bold mixed-media artwork by debut picture book illustrator Leslie Barlow.

Rewilding

Joy, an eleven-year-old often called ""Bruiser"" by her dad, isn't as tough as she appears. With her dad gone and her mom falling into depression, the responsibility of managing the household and caring for her younger brother, Ian, falls on her small shoulders. She struggles with the reality of wearing old clothes that no longer fit and constantly dealing with Ian's hunger. Joy lives in fear that the school counselor might contact Child Protective Services due to their situation. One day, a baby bird falls from its nest, reminding Joy of her dad's warning, ""You don't know your own strength."" Desperate for help, Joy strikes a deal with their quirky neighbor, Ezzie, known as the ""Ark Lady."" Through this new relationship, Joy, Ian, and her friend embark on a journey to restore the garden. In the process, they discover the concept of ""rewilding,"" which brings unexpected beauty and healing. This experience leads Joy to question her father's views, opening her eyes to new possibiliti

Rewriting the Rules: How Dr. Kathleen Friel Created New Possibilities for Brain Research and Disability

When Kathleen Friel was young, she was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, and a doctor told her parents all the things she'd never be able to do. They left his office for good and found a new doctor. As Kathleen grew up, she found her own methods to tackle tricky tasks and make her way through the world. After becoming fascinated by science, she went on to earn a PhD, investigating how injured brains can build new connections. She now runs her own lab, developing new techniques to help others with cerebral palsy. This is the incredible story of how a determined scientist rewrote the rules and followed her dreams.

Rhyming Word Families

Rhyming is a foundational literacy skill. Through simple, engaging text, our Rhyming Word Families series introduces common letter groupings and repeats them throughout a silly story. This repetition allows beginning readers to identify rhyming patterns and start to read on their own. Outstanding original artwork, an introduction to the author and illustrator, and a word list for review all further aid new readers' comprehension.

Rhythm

In this powerful story of resilience and hope, one girl observes her community through the changing rhythm of each season. In a town once vibrant but now affected by unemployment and food insecurity, one girl watches the seasons go by. Winter's rhythm brings hearty soups. Spring's rhythm brings soft breezes and pale yellow afternoons. Through it all one tree is her steady, generous friend. From acorns and dried leaves, to crocuses, to views of the sky and stars, the tree brings her gifts each season. This soothing and inspiring read uses the rhythms of nature as a metaphor for strength, change, and hope.

Rise of the Robots!

From medicine and policing to space and deep-sea explorations, robots are on the rise. In fact, robots are taking over the worldÑbut is this robot revolution all-good? Readers will discover how robot technology is revolutionizing our world and get behind the rise of the machines too when they discover how they are making our world a better place in this high-interest, high-tech series.

River Adventures (Blastoff! Discovery)

Take a trip from the source to the mouth of some of the worldÎs wildest rivers! This series plots the path of each river, describing major landmarks and activity along the way. On the adventure, readers will learn about the riverÎs importance to the wildlife and humans it supports through levelled text and crisp photos. Special features help readers explore details about the riverÎs formation, cultural highlights, present-day projects, and more!

River Monsters (Bolt)

What mysterious and dangerous creatures lurk beneath deep river waters? Alligator gars attack with needle-sharp teeth. Goliath tigerfish hunt in the most turbulent waters. And payara spear prey with two huge fangs! Reel in struggling and reluctant readers as they get a fascinating up-close look at these large predatory fish and other legendary river monsters with expertly levelled text, thrilling photos, and colourful infographics.

Roads to Family: All the Ways We Come to Be

Examine and appreciate the many ways in which people can create a family. This informative compendium goes beyond the basics of sexual reproduction to examine the diversity of medical and societal methods people use, including in-vitro fertilization, surrogacy, adoption, and more. Through scientific research, diagrams, and interviews with families, author Rachel Ginocchio provides a thoughtful and thorough examination of the possibilities available.

Robo-Motion: Robots That Move Like Animals

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a . . . robo-hummingbird? Meet robots inspired by animals that race through water like fish, climb walls like geckos, bumble through the sky like honeybees, and more!