Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was only 25 when he helped organize the Montgomery Bus Boycott and was soon organizing black people across the country in support of the right to vote, desegregation, and other basic civil rights. Maintaining nonviolent and peaceful tactics even when his life was threatened, King was also an advocate for the poor and spoke out against racial and economic injustice until his death?from an assassin's bullet?in 1968. With clearly written text that explains this tumultuous time in history and 80 black-and-white illustrations, this Who Was celebrates the vision...
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was only 25 when he helped organize the Montgomery Bus Boycott and was soon organizing black people across the country in ...
In this exciting new WHO WAS...? Biography, children will learn of Christopher Columbus' early life at sea, which led him to seek fortune by sailing west in hopes of creating new trade routes with the Indies. Readers will learn why he called himself the "Great Admiral of the Seas" and learn of his struggles to find financial support for his voyage.
In this exciting new WHO WAS...? Biography, children will learn of Christopher Columbus' early life at sea, which led him to seek fortune by sailing w...
Did you know that Bell's amazing invention--the telephone--stemmed from his work on teaching the deaf? Both his mother and wife were deaf. Or, did you know that in later years he refused to have a telephone in his study? Bell's story will fascinate young readers interested in the early history of modern technology
Did you know that Bell's amazing invention--the telephone--stemmed from his work on teaching the deaf? Both his mother and wife were deaf. Or, did you...
Calling all cat lovers learning to read Learn all about kittens in this fact-and-photo-filled book that captures all the charm of these adorable animals This new nonfiction reader will teach kids about different breeds, how kittens grow, and how to take good care of your own kitten.
Calling all cat lovers learning to read Learn all about kittens in this fact-and-photo-filled book that captures all the charm of these a...
Hummingbirds are some of the most beautiful, tiniest birds in nature. They are the only creatures that can fly forward, backward, sideways--even upside down Their hearts beat anywhere from 500 to 1200 times every minute; their wings flap as many as 52 times per second; and they breathe up to 600 times per minute. This fact-and-photo-filled nonfiction 8x8 will leave readers astounded by the smallest bird in America
Hummingbirds are some of the most beautiful, tiniest birds in nature. They are the only creatures that can fly forward, backward, sideways--even upsid...
Learn about teacup pigs in this fact-and-photo-filled book that captures all the charm of these adorable animals This new nonfiction reader will teach kids about the breed, how to train them, and how to take good care of these unique animals.
Learn about teacup pigs in this fact-and-photo-filled book that captures all the charm of these adorable animals This new nonfiction reader will teac...
This simple yet informative book brings to life the fascinating world of sharks. Little ones will enjoy bright, bold artwork and lively descriptions of all kinds of sharks, from the fierce great white to the rare goblin. They ll learn that sharks have teeth but no bones, as well as interesting facts about diet, camouflage, and habitat that teach why we must care about sharks."
This simple yet informative book brings to life the fascinating world of sharks. Little ones will enjoy bright, bold artwork and lively descriptions o...
Hedge-Hedgey-Hedgehogs is a unique and adorable book perfect for young readers Learn about hedgehogs in this fact-and-photo-filled book that is just as cute as the animals themselves Did you know that the name for a baby hedgehog is a hoglet? Or that hedgehogs make good pets because they prey on common garden pests? This nonfiction reader will teach kids how to take good care of these unique creatures.
Hedge-Hedgey-Hedgehogs is a unique and adorable book perfect for young readers Learn about hedgehogs in this fact-and-photo-filled ...
Through this engaging Who Was? biography, kids will discover the woman behind the sunglasses. Private and bookish, Jackie Kennedy found herself thrust into the world spotlight as the young and glamorous wife of the President John F. Kennedy. As First Lady she restored the once neglected rooms of the White House to their former glory, and through her charm and elegance became a style icon whose influence is still felt even today. Kids will be fascinated to read about a First Family whose youth, intelligence, and good looks captivated America in the early 1960s.
Through this engaging Who Was? biography, kids will discover the woman behind the sunglasses. Private and bookish, Jackie Kennedy found her...
Snail-Snaily-Snails is a fun, informative book perfect for young readers They're slimy, they're small, and they're slow. Some call them pests, and some call them a delicacy. What are they? Snails Kids will learn all about these crawly creatures in this fact-and-photo-filled nonfiction reader.
Snail-Snaily-Snails is a fun, informative book perfect for young readers They're slimy, they're small, and they're slow. Some call ...