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Stitch by Stitch: Cleve Jones and the AIDS Memorial Quilt

From the blanket that his great-grandmother made for him as a boy, to the friends he gathered together in San Francisco as a young man, to the idea for a monument sewn of fabric and thread, Cleve Jones' extraordinary life seems to have been stitched together bit by bit, piece by piece. Mentored by Harvey Milk, Jones first had the vision for what became the AIDS Memorial Quilt during a candlelight memorial for Milk in 1985. Along with friends, Cleve created the first panels for the quilt in 1987. The AIDS Memorial Quilt grew to be one of the largest public arts projects ever and helped grow awareness of HIV and AIDS. The Quilt is an iconic symbol of hope and remembrance and is Jones' shining achievement. It has since toured the world and been seen by millions.

Stokes: The Brief Career of the NBA's First Black Superstar

Stokes tells the story of the NBAÎs first Black superstar, Maurice Stokes, who is not as well known as he should be in part because of a career-ending injury. In a 1958 game against the Minneapolis Lakers, Stokes, went down hard and hit his head, losing consciousness. At the time, there was no concussion protocol, and Stokes went back into the game. A few days later, he went into a coma and woke up unable to move his body from the neck down. Players did not have any sort of financial support in situations like this, and StokesÎs teammate Jack Twyman worked with other players and Milton Kutsher to put on a benefit game during the summer at KutsherÎs hotel in the Catskills. This game became an annual tradition, and Stokes was eventually able to travel and watch the game. Wilt Chamberlain said of Stokes, ÌHe had something transcending as a person. . . . Everybody loved him.Ê

Stones and Bones: Fossils and Stories They Tell

Explore the incredible history of life on our planet told through the fossil record! Over the past four billion years, life on Earth has evolved from microscopic single-celled organisms to today3s incredible array of flora and fauna. In the course of this time, layer upon layer of life was buried in sediment, turning into a fossilized record of the planet3s history. This highly illustrated, large format book looks at all the incredible things that scientists have learned from the fossil record: the ways in which continents have drifted, merged, and fragmented again; the life forms that have evolved; and the great extinction events that wiped them out. From bacteria to sponges to fish to tetrapods to reptiles to dinosaurs to mammals and finally to humans, Stones and Bones excavates the fascinating story of life on Earth.Clear, concise texts from fossil expert, Rob Wilshaw, along with lively illustrations, diagrams, and timelines by Sophie Williams (Earth-Shattering Events and Map of Y

Story Jobs (Crabtree Leaves)  

In this engaging five-book set for intermediate readers, Story Jobs is a young girl trying to figure out who she wants to be. When she gets in trouble at school, she and her frenemies Maury and Nelly must meet with their teacher Mr. Gray instead of participating in Career Week. Mr. Gray takes them through a magic portal where they learn all about different careersCwill one of them be the right one for Story?

Story of Words, The: A Look at Writing Through History

Paintings brushed onto cave walls. Hieroglyphics carved into slabs of stone. Email tapped out on a computer keyboard. From long ago to today, writing has never stayed the same.

Strange History  

What was life like in the past? Uncover the terrible tales, surprising stories, and hard-to-believe history from ancient times. Everything from Greek eyebrow fashion and Egyptian eggshell toothpaste to Roman chicken predictions and a Middle Ages pig lawyer seemed normal back in the day. But now they have us looking back in wonder at some seriously strange history.

Strength in Numbers: Animal Groups (Core Library)

Many animals live or work in groups. Some travel in large groups to protect themselves from predators. Other animals join together to hunt. No matter their size, groups are an important part of survival for many animals. Strength in Numbers: Animal Groups demonstrates the social structures of animal groups, exploring why they form and how they help different species.

Stress Less: A Teen's Guide to a Calm Chill Life

Stress Less teaches concrete skills for managing stress and anxiety, organized into common ""stress domains"" such as family, friends, dating, school, and media. Let's get real. Stress is part of every teen's lifeCstress of exams, college applications, a big game, difficult teachers, difficult friends, parents who don't always get you, not to mention the dating and social scenes. Stress like this tends to build over timeCweek after weekCand takes a toll on your mental health. But, great news! Learning stress-busting skills doesn't take much time at all. Just 20 minutes a day is probably all it takes. The skills in this book are easy to learn and can be practiced anywhereCon the bus, before bed, or during lunch. Once you see that it helps, you'll adjust and be ready to bust more stress. And then before you realize itCyou've got it! Written by cognitive-behavioural therapist and stress-busting expert, Michael A. Tompkins, PhD, Stress Less will help readers maintain balance and calm as

String Ball

When a curious kitten encounters its young owner's string ball craft project, an amazing adventure ensues! The kitten squeezes inside the ball and begins to roll . . . right out the open front door. Yikes! Kitten and ball encounter playful pups, pecking birds, a baby in a carriage, and one very slippery slide. Whee!In the tradition of Kitten's First Full Moon and Spot, the Cat, author-illustrator Chris Monroe takes readers on a journey they won't soon forget in this nearly wordless picture book.

Stripes and Spots

Bold artwork--with a charming retro feel. A young tiger sets out to explore and hunt, determined to catch things with stripes. A young leopard sets out to explore and hunt, determined to catch things with spots. And when the two cubs meet, their adventures more than double! In this delightful children's book, originally published in 1961, Dahlov Ipcar uses the playful cats to depict the exuberance of youth. And when danger looms, perhaps they are not as old or as brave as they think they are. Dahlov Ipcar's incomparable signature artwork has never looked bolder or brighter.