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Celebrating All Friends (Grasshopper Books)  

Celebrating All Friends provides a supportive educational fiction reading experience for young readers. With a focus on social and emotional learning (SEL), tightly controlled vocabulary, and bright, fun illustrations to match the fictional storylines and enhance empathy, children will learn about inclusion while developing reading skills. Each book focuses on a child who has a unique condition, disability, or experience and how their friends show support. Familiar, everyday settings, such as sc

Celebrations (True North)  

We have many reasons to celebrate in North America, and there are so many gatherings throughout the year to observe. Celebrations provides readers a closer look at the history of these events, the reasons for each holiday, and the ways in which North Americans gather to celebrate them.

Central America  

The Countries of the World series takes readers on a worldwide tour to discover diverse countries from around the globe. Learn about each country3s land and climate, plants and animals, natural resources, goods and services, indigenous peoples, cultural groups, arts and entertainment, sports, politics and government, and much more!

Changing Perspectives  

This riveting collection presents articles and opinion pieces on major social, cultural, and political issues, tracking how coverage of and perspectives on these topics have shifted with time and new revelations. Scientific discoveries, social activism, and historical events have changed how the public sees and thinks about such topics as women's roles, war, drugs, minority rights, and immigration. Through the decades, The New York Times' coverage on these subjects reflects changes in social nor

Character Education (21st Century Junior Library)  

Che Guevara  

In this chronicle of an assassination, find out what inspired the myth of Che Guevara and what brought him to this bloody crossroads of history.

Chef Kate’s Kitchen (Crabtee Blossoms: Level 3)  

In this delightful series for early readers, diners line up outside Chef Kate's restaurant every day to see what’s on the menu. They are never disappointed. Chef Kate always cooks up something to suit the weather or a special event. Every book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher's Guide available.

Children During Conflicts (Crabtree Forest)  

Children in conflict zones experience life-threatening situations and witness violence. They are killed or injured; some are forced to fight; many are orphaned. This important series helps show the significant ways in which conflicts shape and change children's lives, impacting their families, their physical and mental health, and their futures. Extension questions encourage readers to think critically, make connections, and reflect. Perspectives boxes feature people affected by conflict. Each b

Choosing Democracy (Crabtree Forest)  

U.S. President Abraham Lincoln described democracy best, as Ìgovernment of the people, by the people, and for the people.Ê Choosing Democracy examines the development of this form of government and how it has transformed the world over time. Developed to engage, each title explores how democracy functions and dives deep into the concepts of freedom, justice, and the rule of law. Students are challenged to involve themselves in protecting rights and discerning threats to democracy from reasonable

Christmas Around the World (Starfish)  

Christmas is a special holiday that is celebrated all over the world. Look inside to learn the customs and traditions of people in different countries. Create a special Christmas craft and make a tasty recipe, too! Comprehension Questions with answers. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.