Roots begins with a birth in an African village in 1750, and ends two centuries later at a funeral in Arkansas. In that time span, an unforgettable cast of men, women, and children come to life, many of them based on the people from Alex Haley's own family tree.
Malcolm X's blazing, legendary autobiography, completed shortly before his assassination in 1965, depicts a remarkable life: a child born into rage and despair, who turned to street-hustling and cocaine in the Harlem ghetto, followed by prison, where he converted to the Black Muslims and honed the energy and brilliance that made him one of the most important political figures of his time – an…
Dinosaur Starts School
Alexanders, The Duckling did not stay close and he did not take care than he straggled behind with his head in the air and disappeared down a deep dark hole.'
A fun-loving collection of rhymes and verses all featuring smelly stuff. Some things smell good, and some things smell bad. From pizza to skunks, this book covers it all!
Seeing, smelling, hearing, touching, tasting is there a child who doesn't wonder how the five senses work? Kids curiosity about their bodies is limitless. Using a combination of clear information and gentle humor, Harriet Ziefert introduces children to their five senses. Written in playful verse, yet scientifically accurate (the text has been fact-checked by a science educator), and illustrat…
What would you do if on the very first day of school Dinosaur wasn't smiling his big, toothy dinosaur smile? You'd say, "Don't worry, Dinosaur. School will be fun.
We use the word "park" to describe many different places. Take a closer look at what you might find in these parks.