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Motorcycle Queen: The Life of Bessie Stringfield

On her motorcycle, Bessie felt free."" A woman riding a motorcycle was shocking enough to Americans in the 1930s, but one who performed stunts and traveled cross-country by herself was practically unheard of! Ever defying expectations, Bessie Stringfield made an indelible mark as the ""Motorcycle Queen,"" but her story has often been overlooked. Revived here by author Janie Havemeyer and illustrator Jean Claverie, Bessie's daring exploits showcase a woman of grit and determination who met life head on--and astride a motorbike.

Moun Mwen Rankontre Yo (People I Meet) Bilingual  

English/Creole - Young readers will love learning about all the caring people they see in their community. Using colorful, full-page photographs alongside simple text and relevant sight words, this book shows young readers what doctors do in their community, while helping them build confidence in their reading skills. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.

Mouse Buffet, The: A Christmas Treat

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a . . . oops! As it turns out, one house has a lot of activity this Christmas holiday! A quartet of mice is wide awake and looking for some tasty treats. When what to their wondering eyes should appear, but a mouthwatering buffet and no humans near. There are pies and pastries, cookies and tarts. A yummy gingerbread house offers the sweetest sugary treat of all. And there's a big bowl of punch to wash it all down. But when the mice try to escape with some grapes, one bounces toward a sleeping cat. Is their holiday caper over? Rhyming text and lively artwork bring this fun treat to life!

Move: How Physical Activity Helps Maintain Mental Health

Millions of young people face mental health challenges, such as depression, anxiety, and even everyday stress. Regular physical activity can promote the release of natural "feel good" chemicals in the brain, boost energy levels, improve self-esteem, make you feel more connected to others, and help ease the types of stress we all experience from time to time. This book shows how physical activity helps reduce mental health risks and maintain overall well-being.

Mr. Darcy

Mr. Darcy is a rather reserved and gentle duck, with all the qualities of an English aristocrat.He likes to tip his hat and say ""Good Morning"" and he would never want to bother anybody. He lives alone on the edge of Pemberley Park and keeps himself to himself. Unfortunately, his life is a little lonely. One day, he receives an invitation from Lizzie and her sisters for tea but declines. He would never go to the ordinary park where they live. Over the next few days, certain events change Mr. Darcy and he realizes that it's okay to let his friends know he needs some help and perhaps it's rather nice to be loved after all.

Mr. Gringle's Magical Wheelchair

After the neighborhood bullies end up breaking LisaÎs wheelchair, her kind neighbor, Mr. Gringle, gives her a new one, colorful and complete with magic powers! With this magical chair, Lisa finds that she can stand up for herself and her friends against those bullies © but maybe sheÎll realize the magic power was really inside her all along.

Mr. Smarty Pants: Aww Nuts!

Benjamin Carver III, AKA Mr. Smarty Pants, is basically a kid genius, comes from a lineage of Black inventors, and his family owns the local peanut factory, Carver Nuts. One minor problemÑhe's extremely allergic to peanuts! So he invents tech solutions for his allergy problems. When Deon, AKA Dark Midnight of the rival chocolate factory in town, is jealous of Mr. Smarty Pants' lab and inventions, he creates a plan to steal them to become the top inventor in town. But Dark Midnight doesn't know Mr. Smarty Pants has the PB&J squad on his side, made up of his best friends Pete and Jemma.

Multicultural Folktales

This captivating series transports young readers to worlds where everything is alive and anything can happen! Gathered from across the globe, these stories are traditional tales that have stood the test of time. With original artwork and lively text, these faithful retellings will fascinate young readers while teaching them what we have in common with people from around the world.Additional features to aid comprehension include a map of the story's country of origin as well as a discussion of the story's meaning. A short activity as well as critical-thinking questions and an introduction to the author and illustrator are also included.

Museum of Shapes, The

Welcome to the Museum of Shapes. Alma is the curator of the museum. She decides which shapes should go where. Triangles have three sides and three angles. Can you help Alma find all the triangles on the shelves? Almas favorite shape is a circle. All the points on the edge of a circle are the same distance from its center. Not all shapes are geometric. Some lines are wiggly and messy. Can you make a wiggly line with your body?

Music Genres (Beacon)

From the rhythm of Latin music to the smooth tones of jazz, music excites people all over the world. This engaging series explores ten of the most popular musical genres. Each book focuses on a genre's key characteristics, history, and place in popular music.