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This lyrical picture book biography of songwriter and activist Jean Ritchie-Singer traces her life from the Cumberland Mountains of Kentucky to New York City and beyond as her protest songs inspired a nation. The author and illustrator previously teamed up for the stunning biography Saving Granddaddy’s Stories: Ray Hicks, the Voice of Appalachia.
Throughout history, women have made amazing scientific discoveries, led armies through wars, and fought for their human rights. Explore the lives of some of these fierce females who shaped their fields forever. Engaging designs pair bright illustrations and real photos to feature the inspiring women who have made HERstory.
Why do they mow their lawn with a push mower when a gas mower is much faster? But their homemade soup sure tastes good, and she likes picking cherry tomatoes and strawberries in their garden, and it's pretty cozy to sit around the woodstove in the winter. Are Sheila's neighbours really weird, or do they have some good ideas going on? Ruth Ann Smalley writes about green living, fair trade, and health for children and adults. Jennifer Emery has illustrated numerous children's books.
Women have always excelled as athletes, but they often receive less attention than men. This series celebrates female athletes and the sports they champion. Each book also showcases how the sport has developed over time and offers a look ahead to the future of the sport.
Bullying rears its ugly head in many forms, such as physical violence, emotional abuse, and cyberbullying. Whether teens are made to feel invisible or pulled into the spotlight and mocked, bullying is a malicious tactic used to establish power over others and damage their self-esteem. It can be difficult to stand up to such aggressive behavior, but this insightful resource suggests tactics to stop various forms of bullying and offers tips on how bystanders can help with tense situations rather t
Before there was anesthesia, antibiotics, or even an understanding that germs can kill, what happened when people got sick? And how were our modern medical methods developed, anyway? This series takes readers through the history of medicine, using fascinating and sometimes gruesome illustrations to describe ancient epidemics, early remedies, and the scientific discoveries that brought us to where we are today.
Spider is ready to spin her silk. Cicadas are singing in the trees. Little bees buzz-buzz-buzz from flower to flower as the ants march along the ground. Glowworms light up the night sky and crickets chirp that summer is here! The sights and sounds of summers smallest creatures come alive through free verse poetry and beautiful illustrations.
With the rise in mental illness among young people, teens are likely to encounter a friend who is struggling. This book helps teens recognize risk factors for mental illness and signs of distress in their peers. It also explores how to have conversations about mental health with a friend, when and how to seek the support of a trusted adult or crisis services, and how to advocate for mental health in their communities.
Following an accident that took his mother's life, doctors discovered Scott was suddenly deaf. Eight years later, Scott finds out a family secret concerning his father and uncle while lip-reading and decides to play a part in their reconciliation.
Science doesn't always have to be serious-it can be silly too! This laugh-out-loud series presents weird, gross, and just plain goofy science facts about animals, bodies, space, and food that will keep readers turning pages.