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Miss Betti knew wholesome, nourishing food. She also knew the kids in Detroit's public schools were not getting wholesome, nourishing lunches. Luckily, as Detroit's school lunch lady, Miss Betti had the power to make a change. She started small--with fresh apples and sweet potato fries--but soon she was filling lunch trays with a rainbow of tasty choices. And then, Miss Betti looked toward some of the empty city lots across Detroit. She started an urban gardening program to teach students about growing fruits and veggies--filling schools' salad bars with fresh fare. A true story about big goals and small steps in America's Motor City.

Some of the world's most beautiful creatures are threatened because of human action. Find out why some people are making it their mission to try to save them, what kids on a mission are doing to save them, and what readers can do to make it their mission too in this call-to-action series. Mission Survival includes case studies that explore the work people are undertaking to save threatened animals, and career information that shows children how they can build their own careers in animal conservation.

An incredible journey through the universe, a fascinating exploration of space science, and empowering STEM space missions for readers to completeCthis series has it all! Readers discover the mysteries of the universe and how space science has helped us unravel them in this exciting set of books. They learn about the history of space science, discover incredible space missions, and the space technology that has helped us explore the universe. Then to hone their STEM skills and build critical thinking, budding space scientists are invited to solve science problems and plan their own missions to space.

My mom is really busy! Mom can do a thousand things at the same time. But sometimes, Mom says time flies by too fast. So Mom finds the time to be just with us! Maggie and Ethan's mom has a busy schedule filled with packing lunches, carpools, and work emails. When Maggie and Ethan seem to be growing up too quickly, their mom slows time down with a tickle fight, watching the clouds float by, or taking a family walk in the woods. A Note to Parents and Caregivers by Julia Martin Burch, PhD, provides strategies for creating and savoring family time amid a busy schedule.

This fascinating series features a diverse group of students, who each take readers on a tour of the Canadian province or territory where they live. Find out fun facts about each province or territory including its capital city, flag, animal, and official flower. Every book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.

Give kids all the information they need to understand the world of money. Whether it's spending, budgeting, and saving today, or understanding the world of paying bills, taxes, and mortgages for the future, each title is an accessible read packed with everyday examples and tips. Readers will also be introduced to the world of work and will discover all about running a business and becoming an entrepreneur. With many young adults (and even some adults) struggling to manage their finances, it's never too early for kids to begin learning about the essential life skill of managing their money.

Money matters for everyoneCand that includes teens. But many teens do not have the crucial financial literacy skills they need to manage their money. This series provides them with those vital tools. Each book includes key financial literacy skills with detailed information that explains how to budget, save, earn money, pay tax, and manage credit and debt. It includes sidebars and top tips with important insights into finances and how to master them. Each chapter recaps key information covered so far so readers can reinforce their newly learned financial literacy skills.

The Money Talks: 21st Century Financial Literacy series covers the basics of finance in an engaging way for budding financial experts. Readers will feel drawn in to the world of finance (and their place in it) with relatable examples throughout. From budgeting and saving to using credit wisely, readers will gain a solid foundation of financial literacy with each book in the series.

Four ducks are tired of their small pond and set out for an adventure in the big lake. Walking at the back, Eric isn't sure. He3s heard there3s a monster in the lake, but his friends don3t believe a word of that old story! Eric reluctantly tags along, only to make a startling discovery and find himself in a wonderful underwater adventure. This large-format picture book features a detailed fold-out underwater world of mechanical marvels and sea creatures. The story of a nervous duck who finds courage and the overconfidence of groups will resonate with anyone who3s nervously dipped a toe in unknown waters.

This biography follows Mark Nagata's journey from his childhood love of drawing Japanese Kaiju characters to becoming a world-renowned artist creating his own monsters, loved by collectors all over the world.