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Small Shoes, Great Strides: How Three Brave Girls Opened Doors to School Equality

Leona Tate, Gail Etienne, and Tessie Prevost didn't set out to make history. But when these three Black first graders stepped into the all-white McDonogh No. 19 Public School in New Orleans on November 14, 1960, that's exactly what they did. They integrated their school just ten minutes before Ruby Bridges walked into her school, also in New Orleans. Like Ruby, the trio faced crowds of protestors fighting against public school desegregation efforts and relied on US Marshals to keep them safe. Their teacher protected them every step of the way, and the girls formed a close bond, becoming friends for life.

Smart Adventures for Clever Kids  

Four friends and their sidekicks create a SMART (Sidekicks, Maya, Arthur, Rita, Tobias) adventuring team. Working together, each of the kids uses their unique skillsCfrom creative thinking to wilderness survivalCto solve the mystery presented in each story. Readers can solve the puzzles along with the characters while learning map skills that support geography standards. Humorous dialogue will engage readers. Includes an answer key.

Smart and Spineless: Exploring Invertebrate Intelligence

Scientists around the world are putting invertebrate intelligence to use in mind-boggling ways. Engineers are designing swarmbots based on bees to take part in search-and-rescue efforts. And materials scientists are basing a new, tough ceramic on the structure of a mantis shrimp's claw. In Smart and Spineless, readers will analyze key facts and determine whether they agree with the author's point of view of whether invertebrates can be considered smart.

Smart Choices (21st Century Junior Library)

The Smart Choices series gives readers an age-appropriate look at the causes and consequences of choices they make every day at school, at home, and beyond. Each title includes activities encouraging students to LOOK, THINK, MAKE A GUESS, ASK QUESTIONS, and CREATE. Colourful photos embrace diversity and backmatter encourages further learning on the topic.

Smartphones and Society

Smartphones and Society examines how smartphones have changed different aspects of daily life. Readers will learn how these devices have shaped society in both positive and negative ways. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.

Smash!: Exploring the Mysteries of the Universe with the Large Hadron Collider

Two cousins, Nick and Sophie, take a graphic-novel tour of the Large Hadron Collider, the world’s largest machine. Sophie’s a science wiz. Nick’s more artistic. Together they visit At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, and explore what the universe is made of—and what holds it all together.

Smashing Stigma: Dismantling Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination

Stigma is everywhere, from mistrust of unhoused people to discrimination based on weight. Having and discussing mental health challenges has been stigmatized for years until recently when high-profile actors, athletes, and professionals started to share their experiences. Where do these ideas come from and how are they perpetuated in our society? Readers will learn how to stop the spread of stereotypes and prejudice. Informational text on how to identify and confront stigma is paired with personal stories of people who have dealt with discrimination.

Smell My Elephant

Everyone knows that stuffed elephants always smell like all places they've been, the laundry hamper, the sandbox, the foot of the bed. But when Fletcher smells his elephant this morning, he just can't place its scent, so he heads off to ask his family if they might know what Elephant smells like. And the answer is sweeter than you might imagine. With simple and expressive illustrations, this book captures just how feircely children love their stuffed companions.

Smithsonian® Readers

This Add-on Pack includes one copy of each of the 15 titles in Smithsonian STEAM Readers Kit. These high-interest readers will build students' literacy skills while fostering curiosity, creativity, and innovation! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, the books use real-world examples to give students insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve real-world problems.

Smudge and the Book of Mistakes: A Christmas Story

The monastery of St. Ambrose is situated on the Irish island of Moracrrick.?Here, monks old and young live quiet lives spent in prayer and service. ?One day the Abbot decides that Brother Bede, their finest illuminator of manuscripts,?will illustrate the Christmas story.?It will be magnificent, praised throughout the world (as will St. Ambrose).???Unfortunately, young Brother Cuthbert has been chosen to assist Brother Bede?in this project. Cuthbert is impatient, lacks discipline, and even worse...?is known for making mistakes. His nickname is Smudge.?How can someone so ill-suited assist in the creation of the greatest book of all??