Kamala Nair Bücher

The story follows a young woman grappling with doubts about her engagement as she reflects on a pivotal childhood summer. Accompanied by her beautiful but troubled mother, she is taken to an idyllic Indian village, where she uncovers a mesmerizing garden hidden in the jungle behind their ancestral home. This enchanting place, however, conceals a chilling secret that intertwines with her journey of self-discovery and redemption.

This fascinating book introduces readers to the life of Jordan Peele, a Black film director and comedian whose artistic and cultural contributions have expanded and illuminated the collective conversation on race. The book includes a table of contents, a Consider This special feature, a biographical timeline, informative sidebars, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.

A young woman grapples with her uncertain engagement as she reflects on a pivotal summer from her childhood. Accompanied by her troubled mother, she is taken to a timeless Indian village, where she uncovers a mesmerizing garden hidden in the jungle behind her ancestral home. This enchanting place holds a dark secret, prompting a journey of self-discovery and redemption as she confronts her past and the complexities of her family's history.

Young children will be excited to learn about the first Black, South Asian, female Vice President, Kamala Harris, and her inspiring journey in this Step 2 Biography Reader, perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Learn how Kamala's childhood as a biracial child of immigrant parents, her education, and inspiration from her mother helped shape who she is--someone who fights injustice and empowers the powerless. She is an inspiration herself--for boys and girls everywhere who have seen someone in the White House who looks like them--maybe even as the President. Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

This fascinating book introduces readers to the life and legacy of Toni Morrison, a Black novelist whose artistic and cultural contributions expanded and illuminated the collective conversation on race. The book includes a table of contents, a Consider This special feature, a biographical timeline, informative sidebars, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.

"Describes the life and career of poet Amanda Gorman and the influence she has had. Includes "A Closer Look" special feature"--