Language Arts

Escaping persecution for being Jewish, the Baline family fled Russia and arrived by ship in New York City harbor in September 1893. Little Israel Isidore Baline is only five years old. After arriving at Ellis Island, the first stop for all immigrants,...

The Social Justice Standards from Learning for Justice are a proven framework for developing anti-bias in students. In Understanding Identity, students learn how the ways they and others identify leads to a richer community. Readers will see the domain...

The Social Justice Standards from Learning for Justice are a proven framework for developing anti-bias in students. In Taking Action, students learn to speak up in the face of bias. Readers will see the domain of action in real life and learn best...

The Social Justice Standards from Learning for Justice are a proven framework for developing anti-bias in students. In Speaking Up for Ourselves and Others, students are introduced to figures who put the elements of the Social Justice Standards in action...

The Social Justice Standards from Learning for Justice are a proven framework for developing anti-bias in students. In Social Justice All Around Us, students will look at real world issues, like environmentalism and poverty, through the lens of identity,...

Before the sun even rises, a confident group of birds is warming up their vocal chords preparing for a full day of singing. They perform solos and acapella and arpeggios. And they sing and sing--and sing some more! Until the day comes to an end and they...

The Social Justice Standards from Learning for Justice are a proven framework for developing anti-bias in students. In Seeking Justice, students learn the harmful effects unfairness and injustice have on our world. Readers will see the domain of justice...

Junior Library Guild SelectionThe Social Justice Standards from Learning for Justice are a proven framework for developing anti-bias in students. In Respecting Diversity, students learn to engage and create relationships with those who both look similar...

From the same team that brought you My Momma Likes to Say comes this delightful interpretation of maxims, idioms, proverbs, and clichés many students remember hearing on a regular basis in the classroom. From "Do you have ants in your pants?" to...

Jackie Kennedy loved the arts. And America loved Jackie Kennedy. The first lady knew she had the country's attention--what would she do with it? Encourage Americans to appreciate art, of course! She turned the White House into a historical site filled...

Joey Moss first became known to many Canadians because of his work with the NHL Edmonton Oilers hockey team. Joey loved connecting with people. Whether he was singing "Oh Canada" on a jumbotron screen at a hockey game, welcoming a new friend with a...

Grammar can be confusing, no matter if you're an adult, a child, or well . . . even a ghoul. And its rules can be hard to remember or keep straight. Ghastly things can happen when a comma or even a simple period is misplaced. But never fear! We have the...