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Small Shoes, Great Strides: How Three Brave Girls Opened Doors to School Equality

Leona Tate, Gail Etienne, and Tessie Prevost didn't set out to make history. But when these three Black first graders stepped into the all-white McDonogh No. 19 Public School in New Orleans on November 14, 1960, that's exactly what they did. They integrated their school just ten minutes before Ruby Bridges walked into her school, also in New Orleans. Like Ruby, the trio faced crowds of protestors fighting against public school desegregation efforts and relied on US Marshals to keep them safe. Their teacher protected them every step of the way, and the girls formed a close bond, becoming friends for life.

Smart Adventures for Clever Kids

Four friends and their sidekicks create a SMART (Sidekicks, Maya, Arthur, Rita, Tobias) adventuring team. Working together, each of the kids uses their unique skillsCfrom creative thinking to wilderness survivalCto solve the mystery presented in each story. Readers can solve the puzzles along with the characters while learning map skills that support geography standards. Humorous dialogue will engage readers. Includes an answer key.

Snack, Snooze, Skedaddle: How Animals Get Ready for Winter

There is more than one way for animals to prepare for winter. Some, such as mice, foxes, and moose, simply tolerate the cold. Of course black bears hibernate, but chipmunks, wood frogs, and garter snakes do too. And then there are the creatures that migrate, including hummingbirds, blue whales, and even earthworms! This rhyming nonfiction picture book by Laura Purdie Salas tells you all about how animals survive chilly weather.

Snitchy Witch

Oh moon so full, round, and bright, We beg one favour of you tonight. For witches who tattle, witches who snitch, Tie their tongues, zip their lips! No witch shall squeal or tell on friends. This spell will be broken when the snitching ends! Tattling is an all too familiar occurrence among children that can have harmful impacts on friends and relationships. This spellbinding story encourages children to examine the difference between snitching and telling and the impact of their words on others.

So That Happened . . . But Maybe You Already Knew That

Natalie (Nutty to her friends) knows turning twelve is a big deal. Even though she doesn't like change AT ALL, she's prepping for: a) having the best bat mitzvah party anyone has ever been to b) graduating from elementary school, and c) (hopefully) getting a boyfriend. But there's even more headed Nutty's way that might change everything, like her parents running out of money and selling her childhood home, along with the reassuring family smell. Or when her best friend no longer feels like a girl and wants to leave the bat mitzvah group altogether. It seems only Natalie can keep her family, her friendships, and her party from falling apart.

Soccer Leagues (Torque)

The whistle blows. It is time for the match to start! In this hi/lo series, reluctant readers will learn about the world's top soccer leagues. Engaging text and vibrant photos bring the history and play of these leagues to life on the page. Special features highlight the original members of the leagues, the playoff and relegation systems, and the top players in each leagueÎs history. A two-page profile closes each title by highlighting both club and individual records as well as the largest stadium in the league.­

Soccer: The Universal Game

No other sport captures the entire world3s attention quite like soccer. In this series, readers will explore contemporary stars and legendary players, soccer in other countries, some of the sport3s biggest moments, and challenges facing the sport. Through engaging, easy-to-read text, young fans will step into a variety of topics that make the beautiful game a fan favorite across the globe. High-interest sidebars and infographics, color photographs, and fun facts help even the most reluctant readers get excited about picking up a book. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, a detailed index, sources for further research, information about the author, and questions for further reflection.

Social & Emotional Learning

Solar System and Beyond, The (Maple Bay)

From bright stars to huge planets, this series explores our fascinating solar system. Each book describes a different part of the solar system and its key characteristics. These easy-to-read books feature engaging images and infographics, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.

Some Bunny to Talk To: A Story about Going to Therapy

Little Bunny has a problem, and he doesn't know how to solve it. Sometimes things in a little bunny's life can feel so hard. So Big Bunny has an idea. ""I'd like you to talk to Some Bunny. Some Bunny is a therapist."" Some Bunny to Talk To presents therapy in a way that is simple, direct, and easy for young children to understand. Children will hear about what to expect from therapy and how therapists are very good at helping kids to solve problems. They will learn about the ins and outs of therapy and that therapy can be a positive and helpful experience!