Tells the stories in their own words of several of the thousands of Jewish children rescued from Nazi Germany between 1938 and 1940 and brought to new homes in the United Kingdom. Memoir pieces, poems, photographs, and other primary sources bring their stories to life.

Presenting crabs, shrimp, lobsters, barnacles, and krill! Crustaceans is an eye-catching animal-science reference book for young readers and browsers. Covering all the basic topics, including habitat, anatomy, and diet, Crustaceans allows kids to get up close and learn all about these hard-shelled marine animals through vibrant photos and clear, concise text.

Examines twenty prisons from around the world and includes descriptions of living conditions, information on famous prisoners, and facts about when the prisons were in operation and what types of prisoners were held at each facility.

"Melody Ellison is impressed by her sophisticated new friend, Leah Roth, but she wishes her cousin Val would stop being so standoffish to Leah! Melody meets Leah's grandfather, Dr. Roth, a botanist who escaped the Nazis and brought a rare and valuable Lady's Slipper orchid with him to America. When Melody's own grandfather becomes a suspect in a burglary, Melody turns to Val and Leah for help. Yet Leah seems to be hiding something, something to do...

Why did Cesar Chavez want to help farm workers? How did he get people to care about farm workers' rights? Cub Reporter interviews him to find out! Learn how Cesar fought to make the United States a fairer, safer place to work and live. Readers will see how to use interviewing skills and journalistic questions to reveal the story behind a famous American.

It is hard to believe that the huge whale shark, the largest fish on Earth, eats only tiny animals, such as krill and plankton. It is also hard to believe that this fish has such thick skin, it is virtually bulletproof! Readers will learn key life-science concepts as they satisfy their curiosity about this giant shark and its superpowers.

Can you be a good citizen? Take on the challenge to be the most awesome you, you can be. Approachable text filled with examples from the child's world paired with engaging photos makes important SEL learning fun. Plus, a bonus activity at the end lets young readers practice their new skills.

She shoots, she scores! Soccer is so much fun, but what happens before the big day? Follow young athletes preparing to play their favorite sport. Simple text and action-packed photos capture soccer players practicing their skills, working together with their team, and learning how to stay healthy as they play. There's so much to do to get ready for a soccer match.

We live on a watery world! Learn about the movement of water on our planet as it comes and goes in tides and moves from here to there in currents. Approachable text and engaging photos makes this curricular topic come to life.

When did Jackie Robinson become well-known? What did he do? Cub Reporter interviews him to find out! Discover how Jackie fought against prejudice to become the first African American to play Major League Baseball in 1947. Readers will see how to use interviewing skills and journalistic questions to reveal the story behind a famous American.