Rosa Parks has been called the mother of the civil rights revolution. Her refusal to give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger led to a yearlong bus boycott. Her actions began a movement that ended legal segregation in America. But what was Rosa Parks like as a young girl? Did she know that one day she would become an inspiration to freedom loving people everywhere? In this book, you will …
Them Monkey Pirates are back—and this time they have promised to find Emily Jane's uncle. But they end up in the future instead. Can a robot called Julian and a very large banana help? Or will it all end in monkey mayhem and mischief? Aargh! Bananas and barnacles! This is another funny book starring many monkeys, a time-traveling wardrobe, and a very rude book fairy—readers have been warned!
Grandpas like to teach and play. They give big hugs and lots of love. Using simple text (with an Accelerated Reader ATOS level of 1.0 or below) and colorful photos, this book shows how important a grandpa is to every family. Back matter includes a glossary, common core questions, and much more.
At age two, Helen Keller became deaf and blind. She lived in a world of silence and darkness and she spent the rest of her life struggling to break through it. But with the help of teacher Annie Sullivan, Helen learned to read, write, and do many amazing things. This inspiring illustrated biography is perfect for young middle-grade readers. Black-and-white line drawings throughout, sidebars on …
The fifth book in a brand new series featuring fabulous adventures for Tom and his companions! Great ... The stench of death drifts over Avantia. Sanpao the Pirate King has summoned a giant vulture-Beast to destroy Tom before he finds the Tree of Being. If Tom fails, Freya and Silver will be trapped in Tavania forever.