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Australian Book Retailer of the Year 2021
Kristen Rajczak Nelson
With riveting text, authentic photographs, and revealing primary sources, this book deeply examines the history of the civil rights movement in Texas. Readers will learn about the cultural tension and…
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Using the internet, we can retrieve information in mere seconds, share messages and videos just as quickly, and accomplish so much more. It has become difficult to remember a time…
From humble bulbs, some of the most beautiful flowers burst forth with showy blooms of petals. There are now over 3,000 registered varieties of tulips. With the help of vibrant…
Artists are some of the great observers of history. Whether it's with a canvas and brush or piece of stone and chisel or modelling clay, art has long depicted historical…
Corn can be yellow, white, or blue. It has silk that turns brown when its ready to be picked. Readers will enjoy learning many fun facts about this very versatile…
There are many types of grass, from tall bamboo, which can be used for furniture to wheat, which makes flour. The most familiar is the short, soft grass used in…
Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.
As the son of two famous actors, Jaden Smith has grown up in the spotlight. Now, hes taking it for his own! Readers will learn more about Jadens movies and…
The terrible damage caused by tornadoes has been a focus of many newspapers and TV news programs. Tornadoes strike quickly, violently, and almost everywhere on Earth. The United States has…
"Portions of this book originally appeared in Anorexia and bulimia by Elizabeth Silverthorne."
So many children want to make a difference, but are unsure where to turn or what first steps to take to become a leader. Veteran children’s author Kristen Rajczak Nelson…
Stepping outside on a warm spring day, one is sure to hear the birds tweeting, chirping, and squawking! Young children often like to go looking up in trees and in…
Whether on the big screen, a streaming service, or TV programming, stories about superheroes are still fan favorites. And, from Stargirl to Shang-Chi, new heroes are emerging all the time…
Much of what we know about past leaders, celebrities, and those with lives of note comes from the person themselves! Autobiographies have long been a way for those in the…
What better way to learn how a leader felt about the fighting than to check his letters home! Letters are such an interesting primary source because they offer a perspective…
It's possible that some kids have never seen a physical newspaper in their home. But, it's still very likely they know the name of their hometown paper, if there is…
Nothing can capture history like a photo: the raising of the flag at Iwo Jima, children and military parents reunited, and space shuttles taking off. In many ways, photographs are…
Poetry can be a true snapshot of a time period. From the flowery language of the 19th century Romantics to the sometimes-spare writings of modern poets, the text of a…
"A moonbow sounds like something out of a fairytale. But in truth, it's a real and stunning natural atmospheric phenomenon. Also called a lunar rainbow, a moonbow is created by…
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Corn can be yellow, white, or blue. It has silk that turns brown when it’s ready to be picked. Readers will enjoy learning many fun facts about this very versatile…
A history of the sturdy Shetland pony, bred to survive hard work in harsh weather on the Shetland Islands which lie to the northeast of Scotland. Shetland ponies today are…
A history of the Thoroughbred horse, a high-spirited and fast breed known for its racing prowess.
In 2011, Michelle Obama said, There are still many causes worth sacrificing for, so much history yet to be made. Since leaving the White House, she has continued to live…
Kristen Rajczak Nelson,Kristen Rajczak
Learn about the many different types of grasses.
Learn about the life cycle of the tulip.
From those at the Rockefeller Center to ones that might perch at the top of a home Christmas tree, angels are a common symbol of the Christmas season. This symbol’s…
Even before Christmas celebrations began, evergreen trees were used as part of winter festivals and celebrations. Today, many people still bring a real fir tree into their home at Christmastime…
