Extreme Survivors
- 32 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
"Up high, down low, in freezing temperatures, and in boiling hot places--animals and plants can survive in the most extreme environments!"--
Connie Roop Bücher
Peter und Connie Roop sind ein literarisches Duo mit einem reichen Hintergrund in Bildung und Schreiben. Ihr umfangreiches Werk, das über hundert Kinderbücher umfasst, reicht von historischer Fiktion bis zu Sachbüchern. Sie widmen sich der Förderung der Lese- und Schreibfreude bei jungen Köpfen und verwenden einen Stil, der fesselndes Erzählen mit aufschlussreichem Inhalt verbindet. Ihr Engagement geht über das Schreiben hinaus, durch zahlreiche Workshops und Präsentationen, die Literatur mit praktischem Lernen für Schüler und Pädagogen weltweit verbinden.
Our Solar System
- 26 Seiten
- 1 Lesestunde
The youngest astronomers can go forth and journey into outer space in this fun, basic introduction to the solar system. The unique format presents our sun and each planet in order with graduated flaps—turn each flap to reveal fascinating facts on each celestial body, and even the Milky Way!
Maya Angelou Finds Her Voice
- 40 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
A beloved mentor plays a pivotal role in guiding young Maya Angelou on her journey to rediscover the art of self-expression and the strength of her voice. Through this transformative relationship, Angelou learns to embrace her identity and harness the power of poetry, ultimately shaping her future as a renowned writer and activist. The narrative highlights themes of mentorship, personal growth, and the importance of finding one's voice in the world.
Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie
- 40 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
Abbie was afraid. She had never had to keep the lights burning by herself. But many lives depended on the lighthouse, and Papa was depending on Abbie. This is the exciting true story of Abbie Burgess, who in 1856 single-handedly kept the lighthouse lamps lit during a tremendous storm off the coast of Maine.
Sitting Bull
- 112 Seiten
- 4 Lesestunden
Using primary sources, historic prints, and photographs, profiles the brave warrior whose accomplishments and actions brought him a place in American history.
The story of Ahyoka, the daughter of the famous Cherokee leader, Sequoyah, who helped her father to create the Cherokee syllabary--the only written language ever invented all at once by a single person.
Set in British-occupied Philadelphia in 1777, the story follows fourteen-year-old John Darragh, a daring young spy working for General Washington. As he navigates the perils of espionage in a hostile environment, John embarks on a thrilling mission to deliver a crucial message to the American army. The narrative is inspired by real-life accounts of the Darragh family's contributions to the Revolutionary War, highlighting themes of bravery and patriotism amidst the dangers of war.