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A stirring and magnificently illustrated picture-book memoir of the author's childhood during the Chinese Cultural Revolution Ying Chang Compestine was a young girl in 1966 when Mao launched his Cultural Revolution to reclaim power and eliminate...

"Touching upon the importance of sharing and kindness, this lovely picture book also introduces a beautiful ocean world and Aztec mythology to young readers." -- School Library Journal, starred review "This gentle aquatic fable reminds us that friendship...

A joyful, empowering story of a boy made royal by his mother's hand-stitched clothes, inspired by the author's childhood in St. Lucia, and with art by a #1 NYT bestselling artist with St. Lucian roots. What makes a patchwork prince? A prince must be...

A National Book Award Finalist, this remarkable graphic novel is about growing up in a refugee camp, as told by a former Somali refugee to the Newbery Honor-winning creator of Roller Girl. Omar and his younger brother, Hassan, have spent most of their...

Stop hate. Promote Kindness. Be an Upstander.ReThink the Internet. Do you have to ask someone's permission before posting their photo?How can you tell if something on the internet is true? What should you do if you see someone bullying a friend online...

Stop hate. Promote Kindness. Be an Upstander.ReThink the Internet. Do you have to ask someone's permission before posting their photo?How can you tell if something on the internet is true?What should you do if you see someone bullying a friend online (or...

Nineteen-year-old Na has always lived in the shadow of her younger brother, Bao-bao, her parents' cherished son. Years ago, Na's parents left her in the countryside and went to work in the city, bringing Bao-bao along and committing everything to his...

What if the new key to making our lives safer (and even healthier) is to allow the wilderness back into our cities? Going wild. We don't see it as a good thing. And why would we? For most of our time on earth, humanity has been running from lions and...

Monaco has long been known for its wealth. Readers discover the beautiful views, bustling casinos, and historic reputation that has made this small sovereign city-state one of the most well-known tourist destinations on Earth. Stunning photographs of...

Readers trace the ups, downs, successes, and struggles of the West African nation of Mali in this detailed guide that comprehensively covers the land itself and the people who call it home. Mali's unique culture is presented to readers through...

Beaches, mountains, valleys, farmlands, and deserts are all part of the unique geography of California. Students will learn about each of these regions with this primary source reader that builds students' reading skills and social studies content...

Introduce students to the history of California's state government! Students will learn how California's three levels of government work together to make, enforce, and interpret the laws in this primary source reader that builds students' reading skills...

Learn about Californians who have made a difference! Students will learn about important Californians including John Muir, Dorothea Lange, Sally Ride, and Ansel Adams with this nonfiction text that builds students' reading skills and social studies...

California is home to the largest school system in the country. Students will learn about the history of California's schools and higher education system with this nonfiction text that builds students' reading skills and social studies content knowledge...

Where does California's water come from? How is it used? Why is it important to conserve water? This text teaches students the answers to these important questions, and uses primary sources to simplify this complex topic and make it interesting to...

"Lewis's poetics are perfectly complemented by Kelley's evocative pastel illustrations, which both inspire and unsettle." -New York Times They went by many names, but the world came to know them best as the Harlem Hellfighters. Two thousand strong, these...

Mozambique's history is filled with conquest and war. However, today, it's carving out its own place in the world, with its own unique culture. Readers get a taste of this culture through informative and engaging main text and sidebars that add essential...

This nonfiction book focuses on the history and growth of California during the 1900s. Students will learn how the movie industry, agriculture, industry, sports, entertainment, and technology have contributed to California's growth. This primary source...

This nonfiction book focuses on the history and growth of four cities in California: Fresno, San Francisco, Sacramento, and Los Angeles. This primary source text builds students' reading skills and social studies content knowledge. The intriguing primary...

California is a big state with an even bigger story. It grew leaps and bounds between the gold rush and 1900. People from across America and around the world moved there because it was full of opportunity. Today it's still a place where people from...