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Sew Sister: The Untold Story of Jean Wright and NASA's Seamstresses

Did you know that the white material on the outside of space shuttles was not metal or glass but actually fabric? Specialized quilts, two inches thick, covered the space shuttles and protected the astronauts from deadly heat and radiation. Jean Wright was one of the eighteen ""Sew Sisters"" who crafted these thermal blankets, mostly by hand, with incredible precision and skill. Capturing both the grandeur of space flight and the intimacy of a needle and thread, Sew Sister tells the story of Jean's childhood passion for space and sewing, and her fascinating work for NASA's shuttle program.

Sewing the Rainbow: A Story about Gilbert Baker

Follow the journey of a boy from a small Kansas town who made his gray life sparkle, unfurling a rainbow of colour to galvanize the gay rights movement. Included is a Reader Note that provides more in-depth discussion of the beginnings of the gay rights movement and a more detailed look into Gilbert Baker's place in our shared history.

Sex & Violence

Sex has always come without consequences for seventeen-year-old Evan. Until he hooks up with the wrong girl and finds himself in the wrong place at very much the wrong time. After an assault that leaves Evan scarred inside and out, he and his father retreat to the family cabin in rural Minnesota—which, ironically, turns out to be the one place where Evan can't escape other people. Including himself. It may also offer him his best shot at making sense of his life again.

Sexual Health Awareness  

With the CDC reporting that young people acquire half of all new sexually transmitted diseases each year, sex education is more imperative than ever. This must-have series has lifesaving knowledge that teens need about the infections and diseases that can alter their lives forever, including chlamydia, human papillomavirus (HPV), syphilis, and herpes. Whether the reader is dealing with an STD or has never had a sexual relationship, this sensitive yet honest set prepares them for what comes next.

Shabbat

Bim, a builder, and her brother Bom, a baker, live on opposite sides of town. All week long they work hard but when Shabbat comes, they celebrate the day together. A warm story of village life inspired by the well known song “Shabbat Shalom.” Song notes and lyrics included.

Shadow's Curse, The

War is coming and it can’t be stopped. For Raim, the threat of battle means he must master the powers he and his spirit-companion Draikh possess, seek out the maker of the oath that caused his exile, and rescue Wadi, the girl he loves, from his former best friend Khareh, the tyrannical new Khan who’s holding her prisoner. For Wadi, it means choosing sides in a way she never dreamed. The more she learns about the upcoming power struggle in Darhan, the more her opposition to Khareh softens. If the Northern tribes don’t unite under their new Khan, they won’t be strong enough to fight the invaders. Lines are drawn in the sand. No one can escape the coming conflict. They can only hope to survive it.

Shai's Shabbat Walk

A sweet board book in which a little boy celebrates Shabbat by going for a walk, appreciating the blessings of those he meets on the way -- family, friends and animals.

Shakespeare Illustrated Classics (Graphic Planet)

She wears her heart on her sleeve. Parting is such sweet sorrow. Something wicked this way comes! We're all familiar with these sayings. But where did they come from? Introduce young readers to the treasures of William Shakespeare with Shakespeare Illustrated Classics. Each title tells the tale of a popular play and is sure to inspire further Shakespearian study!

Shakespeare Made Easy Study Guides

Contains a total of 30 activities divided into six sections of four activities and one review. At the end of each guide is a final test, a variety of culminating activities, and an answer key. Each reproducible activity book is approximately 68-pages.

Shaking the Foundation: Charles Darwin and the Theory of Evolution

I cannot think that the world, as we see it, is the result of chance; yet I cannot look at each separate thing as the result of design." English naturalist Charles Darwin wrote this in 1860, a year after publishing his theory of evolution. This title follows the battle, from the supporting theories of fellow scientists, to the opposing voices of clergymen, to twenty-first-century supporters of Intelligent Design. Through quotations from letters and other contemporary sources, you'll meet the personalities and ideas involved in the debate. Through these and other debates, you'll learn more about the struggle over one of life's most profound questions.