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Poetry need not be complicated. In fact, some of the most time-honored forms of this creative writing style are intended largely for children. This series combines colourful illustrations with accessible example poems and fundamental analysis to introduce readers to the simplicity of haiku, humour of limericks, “music” of nursery rhymes, and imaginative forms of concrete poetry. Each book concludes with “Think Like a Poet” exercises to encourage hands-on experimentation.
Young readers will enjoy the lively, original illustrations and rhyming stories in Rise-n-Rhyme. Written in verse, each story familiarizes readers with poetry and encourages their creativity. Notes to caregivers and educators include question prompts and a poetry-related activity.
Jessie Vale dances in an elite ballet program that requires perfection to land a spot with the professional company. When she is cast in an animalistic avant garde production, her careful composure cracks wide open. Nothing has felt more dangerous.
How and when police use force, and what constitutes excessive force, is central to the debate over policing and race. This book examines use-of-force policies and training, militarization of police, the role of body cameras and video, officer accountability, and the future of policing.
Thirteen-year-old Satoshi Matsumoto spent the last three years living in Atlanta where he was the star of his middle-school baseball team-a slugger with pro potential, according to his coach. Now that his father's work in the US has come to an end, he's moved back to his hometown in rural Japan. Living abroad has changed him, and now his old friends in Japan are suspicious of his new foreign ways. Even worse, his childhood foe Shintaro, whose dad has ties to gangsters, is in his homeroom. After
Hip-Hop. Rock. R&B. Today’s music covers a wide spectrum of styles to suit the taste of every listener. In this series, readers will learn about how these various types of music developed, and in the process, get to know all the musical legends and top hits through the years. With "behind the scenes" secrets and playlists to support the text, this entertaining series is for amateurs, fans and collectors.
Each story covers a semester and focuses on one of the three main characters, with swirling subplots involving the other girls. These best friends are determined to make the most of high school. And not get swallowed up.
After World War II, the United States experienced major changes that affected nearly every aspect of life. This informative series explores several of the most compelling events from the postwar era, highlighting the perspectives and motivations of the people involved.
Kaz and Truly, two mismatched cousins, have discovered a pair of mysterious matching wristbands. And when they bump the bands together, they summon an outer-space superhero. Meet Trinn Cyclo, the Omega Knight! It's a weird afternoon. But as Kaz, Truly, and the rest of Oregon become targets of alien invaders Maximo Skulldigg and the Galactic Horde, they'll need all the help they can get!
Peter, Grace, Tommy, and Naya and Jack the dog put their coding skills on display in a number of unique situations, including a mission to find a ""missing"" programmer, the creation of an anatomy-related video game, a thrilling ""battle bot"" competition, and more. The volumes in this set will give young readers a comprehensive understanding of essential coding concepts and pull them in with vibrant colour illustrations, humorous storylines, relatable characters, and useful life lessons.