Nathan Hale, the author’s historical namesake, was America’s first spy, a Revolutionary War hero who famously said “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country” before being hanged by the British. In the Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales series, author Nathan Hale channels his namesake to present history’s roughest, toughest, and craziest stories in the graphic novel f…
This project-based guide is a blueprint for service learning—from getting started to assessing the experience—and integrates the K–12 Service-Learning Standards for Quality Practice. It provides ideas for incorporating literacy into service learning and suggestions for creating a culture of service. An award-winning treasury of activities, ideas, annotated book recommendations, author int…
Gilbert du Motier became the Marquis de Lafayette at a young age, but he was not satisfied with the comforts of French nobility—he wanted adventure! A captain at eighteen and a major general by nineteen, he was eager to prove himself in battle. When he heard about the Revolution going on in America, he went overseas and fought alongside Alexander Hamilton and George Washington for America'…
Jam-packed with hundreds of curriculum-based activities, exercises and games in every subject, Brain Quest Grade 2 Workbook reinforces what kids are learning in the classroom. The workbook's lively layout and easy-to-follow explanations make learning fun, interactive, and concrete. Plus it's written to help parents follow and explain key concepts. Includes phonics, how to build a sentence, stor…
A Wimpy Kid diary. It lets you draw your own Wimpy-Kid-style cartoons, fill in facts and lists, check out the full-colour comics inside and even write your own Wimpy Kid journal.
1 Enormous Family + 1 Beach House = A Recipe for Disaster for Greg Heffley. In book 19 of the global hit series by #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg’s cool summer vacation is feeling more like a meltdown. There’s no AC, no privacy, and way too many family secrets bubbling to the surface. A sun-soaked, laugh-out-loud story full of family chaos, summer mishaps, an…
This cute and funny first storybook for children will guarantee smiles and laughter. Follow Trixie the triceratops as he learns to overcome challenges, manage her emotions and stands her ground in this charming tale for early readers.
The Convenience Store by the Sea makes magic from life's simple moments . . . an unexpected treasure revealing what's truly important in life. I will hold it close for when I need a reminder!' Laurie Gilmore, bestselling author of The Pumpkin Spice Cafe'If you loved Before The Coffee Gets Cold you will love this!''A perfect, feel-good story about finding joy in unexpected connections, ideal for…
Pack your thermal-imaging camera, grab your walkie-talkie and get ready to spend a day with 12 everyday heroes, saving lives around the world