Engaging young readers with an interactive format, this adventure series immerses them in the thrilling and perilous events surrounding the destruction of Pompeii. Through fast-paced storytelling, children experience history's most dramatic moments, making learning exciting and memorable.
Gavin Baker, a worried twelve-year-old, faces an unexpected challenge when he accidentally becomes trapped in the body of his best friend Javi's grandfather, an aging magician. As the trickster takes over his life, Gavin struggles with the implications of his new identity, which includes charming the girl of his dreams and deceiving his family. With the help of Javi, Gavin must find a way to reverse the magician's spell before their families suffer heartbreak, leading to a journey filled with friendship, self-discovery, and magical mischief.
When a nonprofit organization called Save the Girls pairs a 14-year-old Sudanese refugee with an American teenager from Richmond, Virginia, the pen pals teach each other compassion and share a bond that bridges two continents.
We wait for the moon.We watch for the moon.We watch for the Ramadan moon.We give to the poor, and read Qur_an, under the moon.We live our faith, until next yearunder the moon, under the moon,under the Ramadan moon.Ramadan is one of the most special months of the Islamic year, when Muslims pray, fast, and help those in need. Sylvia Whitman's lyrical story, with luminous illustrations by Sue Williams, serves as an introduction to Ramadan_a time for reflection and ritual with family and friends. A detailed note about Ramadan is included.