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With the help of her sister and friend Austin, 12-year-old Anya puts together a kids' summer theater troupe, the Random Farms Kids' Theater, recruiting area kids as actors and crew members for a musical revue. Acting as director, Anya navigates the ups and downs of a showbiz life, including preparing scripts, finding a venue, and handling ticket sales, not to mention calming the actors' insecurities and settling conflicts. This series is closely based on the real-life experience of Anya Wallach, who began a summer theater "camp" in her parents' basement when she was just sixteen years old.Now after a successful first show, Anya turns her attention to the troupe's second show. But trouble rears its head almost immediately when their beloved barn venue is jeopardized. How can they put on a production without a theater? Is the second show doomed before they ever start rehearsal?
Young readers are still forming their beliefs about the world around them. Their families, friends, teachers, and the media have a great effect on what they will stand forÑand against. In this set, readers encounter four important topics: animal cruelty, poverty and hunger, waste and pollution, and prejudice. Each book looks at the many aspects of the topic, such as animal treatment in zoos or ageism, and gives readers information to get a broad, but age-appropriate, perspective on the main topic.
Do you want to be an Upstander who makes the world a better place by standing up to bullying and injustice in your school, home, or community? If so, this book is for you! You may doubt that one kid can make a difference. You can't fly like Wonder Woman or scale walls like Spiderman, but you could be a hero to someone else by speaking up. Small changes can lead to bigger and bigger changes! Chock full of quizzes, examples, practical advice, and small steps you can take in your real life, Stand Up!: Be an Upstander and Make a Difference takes readers through the ways to be an Upstander, including being kind to yourself, having empathy for others, spreading kindness, and dealing with conflicts.
The Stand UP, Speak OUT series hopes to empower a new generation of activists. Books delve deeper into different issues in our world today, from animal rights to racial justice. Each book takes a global look at the history of these movements, showcases the big players and activists involved, and celebrates some of the victories! Chapters end with a call to action, so kids can feel inspired to get involved in their own communities. This series is written at a high interest level with a lower reading level for struggling readers. Considerate text and engaging art and photographs are sure to grab even the most reluctant readers.
Includes: multiple meaning words, prefixes, main idea, predicting outcomes, area, volume, mass, ecosystems, energy, and moreà
After a 17-year-old agrees to be a stand-in Homecoming date for a friend's geeky but wealthy cousin, he realizes becoming a (completely platonic) rent-a-date for the socially awkward could help him earn college money.
Some athletes were child prodigies, seemingly destined for greatness from the first day they stepped onto the field or court. Others were late bloomers who made the most of every opportunity to make it big in their sport. This series examines the lives of these athletes, from childhood through stardom, sharing with readers key moments in the athletes' journeys to become some of the biggest names in sports.
See Hollywood through the eyes of its biggest stars with these electrifying and revealing books. Go behind the scenes with celebrities like Camila Cabello, Dwayne Johnson, and Millie Bobby Brown, while highlighting their careers, early life, and legacy. With easy text and captivating pictures, these hi-lo books will have emerging readers feel like they are walking the red carpet!
This official companion to the latest Star Wars film features behind-the-scenes interviews, movie stills, character profiles and descriptions of iconic vehicles and weaponry. With pages and pages of action packed photos and content, this collector'sedition will thrill every Star Wars Fan!
Eee-oh-lay! Chirp-a-chirp! Rat-a-tat! Nature is full of music. Listen in as a wood thrush, a cricket, a woodpecker, and many other animals perform a symphony under the stars. Rhyming verse and eye-catching photos will draw in animal lovers and music lovers alike!