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P is for Pirate: A Pirate Alphabet

The word pirate means one who plunders on the sea, and piracy has been around for as long as men and women have longed for adventure and lusted for riches. But it wasn't all fun and pillaging! Being a pirate was not an easy life. Written by award-winning author Eve Bunting, poetry and expository text are used in this alphabetical examination of the history of piracy. Topics include legendary ships, fabled hideouts, and notorious villains like Edward Teach, also known as Blackbeard. Includes the

Pandemic Aftereffects: The Surge in Teen Eating Disorders

The Covid-19 pandemic led to a surge in teen eating disorders. Faced with school shutdowns, isolation, and other stressors, many young people felt a loss of control over their lives. For some, food was the only thing they could control. This book explores eating disorders and exactly why this surge in eating disorders occurred. The text is filled with personal stories of how eating disorders develop, what it is like to struggle with an eating disorder during the pandemic, and what it takes to co

Pandemic Report Card: Successes and Failures

Responses to the COVID-19 pandemic have ranged from helpful to harmful. Using personal stories and research studies, this book examines pandemic successes and failures in public health, the economy, and science. The lessons COVID-19 has taught can help Americans prepare for future pandemics, which experts say are inevitable.

Pandemic, Protest, and Politics: A Look Back at 2020

For Americans, 2020 was a year in which hundreds of thousands of people lost their lives in a deadly pandemic. Meanwhile, protesters took to the streets to demonstrate against racial injustice, terrible storms and wildfires swept across the country, and a divisive and caustic campaign for the presidency dominated life. Pandemic, Protest, and Politics: A Look Back at 2020 will examine these issues and their impacts on life in America.

Parallel Lives (21st Century Skills Library)

The Parallel Lives series explores the lives and legacies of two important figures born in the same year--the different struggles they faced and the way they responded to and shaped the world they were born into. Aligned with curriculum standards, these books also highlight key 21st Century content: Global Awareness, Civic Literacy, Health Literacy, and Economic Literacy. Thought-provoking content and hands-on activities encourage critical thinking and civic engagement.

Paranormal Mysteries (Black Sheep)

Strange happenings splash across newspaper headlines with no earthly explanation and leave us wondering: is it just a coincidence, or is it really something not of this world? These graphic narratives delve into paranormal stories that have captured the attention of nations and left believers and skeptics at odds. With historical quotes, timelines, and theories on possible causes, this high-interest series lets reluctant readers explore the mysteries and reach their own conclusions of what reall

Party Time! (Express!)

Make some tasty treats and hang up decorations. It is time to party! In this series, readers will learn how to make fun and unique drinks, snacks, games, and decorations to celebrate holidays throughout the year. Each craft includes facts that highlight the history, symbols, and traditions associated with each holiday. Additional tips and tricks will help readers make their crafts shine. Readers are sure to enjoy creating festive party crafts all year long!

Pass The Pandowdy, Please: Chewing on History with Famous Folks and Their Fabulous Foods

They are all among the historical figures portrayed in this delightful book by writer Abby Ewing Zelz and cartoonist Eric Zelz. Just like us, the great movers and shakers of history had to eat, and their favourite foods turn out to be a highly entertaining thread to follow through the history of our small planet. History and biography have never been this tasty! Includes do it yourself historic Pandowdy recipe. Includes backmatter with brief bios of featured historic figures.

Patrick Mahomes: New NFL Superstar

In his first few seasons, quarterback Patrick Mahomes has taken the NFL by storm, electrifying fans with no-look passes and an amazing ability to win games. The young superstar has won the league's Most Valuable Player award and led the Kansas City Chiefs to two Super Bowls. Mahomes is a leader off the field as well, being involved in social justice efforts and charitable causes.

Peoples of North America

For centuries, the Peoples of North America hunted, farmed, and fought throughout the continent’s diverse landscape of dense woodlands, gleaming lakes, rugged canyons, and rolling plains. This series examines the cultures and lifestyles of these peoples as leaders, warriors, and families throughout history, as well as the immediate and long-term effects of European contact and conflict. Presented with objective coverage and eyewitness accounts, each title also includes a traditional legend and a