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Rewriting the Rules: How Dr. Kathleen Friel Created New Possibilities for Brain Research and Disability

When Kathleen Friel was young, she was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, and a doctor told her parents all the things she'd never be able to do. They left his office for good and found a new doctor. As Kathleen grew up, she found her own methods to tackle tricky tasks and make her way through the world. After becoming fascinated by science, she went on to earn a PhD, investigating how injured brains can build new connections. She now runs her own lab, developing new techniques to help others with cerebral palsy. This is the incredible story of how a determined scientist rewrote the rules and followed her dreams.

Rhyming Word Families

Rhyming is a foundational literacy skill. Through simple, engaging text, our Rhyming Word Families series introduces common letter groupings and repeats them throughout a silly story. This repetition allows beginning readers to identify rhyming patterns and start to read on their own. Outstanding original artwork, an introduction to the author and illustrator, and a word list for review all further aid new readers' comprehension.

Rhythm

In this powerful story of resilience and hope, one girl observes her community through the changing rhythm of each season. In a town once vibrant but now affected by unemployment and food insecurity, one girl watches the seasons go by. Winter's rhythm brings hearty soups. Spring's rhythm brings soft breezes and pale yellow afternoons. Through it all one tree is her steady, generous friend. From acorns and dried leaves, to crocuses, to views of the sky and stars, the tree brings her gifts each season. This soothing and inspiring read uses the rhythms of nature as a metaphor for strength, change, and hope.

Righting Canada's Wrongs  

The Righting Canada’s Wrongs series explores pivotal moments in Canadian history where injustices were committed, highlighting the struggles and resilience of marginalized groups.

Rise and Fall: Great Empires That Shaped the World

Journey back in time to discover the fascinating histories of ten ancient civilizations. You may know of the Vikings and the Aztecs, but what about Benin, Kamakura, Achaemenid, and Ayutthaya? This captivating collection of histories uncovers the secrets behind ten of the world3s greatest empires. With fascinating stories to tell of power-hungry leaders, incredible riches, and legendary battles, Rise and Fall reveals why each empire rose to power, what life was like, and what led to their eventual downfall. Not forgotten are the legaciesCand lessonsCthey left behind for us.

Rise of Anime and Manga, The

From slick animation to impressive storytelling, many anime and manga have captured the hearts of fans around the world. Discover how anime and manga became a global sensation in this fun and well-researched series.

Rise of the Robots!

From medicine and policing to space and deep-sea explorations, robots are on the rise. In fact, robots are taking over the worldÑbut is this robot revolution all-good? Readers will discover how robot technology is revolutionizing our world and get behind the rise of the machines too when they discover how they are making our world a better place in this high-interest, high-tech series.

Rising Readers Club

This series motivates students through Decodable Reader's Theater, hands-on projects, and goal-setting clubhouse badges, closing reading gaps and building skills across the five pillars of literacy. Join the club where building reading skills and growing confidence turns summer learning into an exciting adventure for every reader.

River Adventures (Blastoff! Discovery)

Take a trip from the source to the mouth of some of the worldÎs wildest rivers! This series plots the path of each river, describing major landmarks and activity along the way. On the adventure, readers will learn about the riverÎs importance to the wildlife and humans it supports through levelled text and crisp photos. Special features help readers explore details about the riverÎs formation, cultural highlights, present-day projects, and more!

River Monsters (Bolt)

What mysterious and dangerous creatures lurk beneath deep river waters? Alligator gars attack with needle-sharp teeth. Goliath tigerfish hunt in the most turbulent waters. And payara spear prey with two huge fangs! Reel in struggling and reluctant readers as they get a fascinating up-close look at these large predatory fish and other legendary river monsters with expertly levelled text, thrilling photos, and colourful infographics.