"Exciting illustrations follow the events of Secretariat racing the Triple Crown. The combination of brightly colored panels and leveled text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"

"Exciting illustrations follow the events of Secretariat racing the Triple Crown. The combination of brightly colored panels and leveled text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"

An intricately illustrated and told story of dreams, family and community, and how they can leave an impact on one's life. Thai was born in a refugee camp in Thailand, and knew that at a young age, he wanted science and technology to be an important part of his life. After moving to the US at age 13, Thai worked hard to learn English and build a career around STEM, all with the help of those around him. Thai's story is beautifully told in English and Hmong.

Jeune Canadienne venue seule à Los Angeles pour une audition afin d'intégrer une troupe professionnelle de patinage artistique en 1980, l'auteure raconte comment sa rencontre avec un groupe d'étudiants d'apparence bienveillants l'amène à tout quitter pour rejoindre une secte. Elle explique le lavage de cerveau qu'elle a subi, la perte de son libre arbitre et son combat douloureux pour s'en sortir.

With just one kick, the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team had the country on their feet. Their victory in the 1991 Women's World Cup spurred a growing interest in soccer across the country. Follow the exciting true story of the first ever Women's World Cup in this thrilling graphic adventure. Then, learn more about World Cup history and some of the United States' all-star players.

Learn about the lives of some of the most important LGBTQ+ heroes in this unique picture book that combines poetry and biographical information to honor those at the forefront of LGBTQ+ history. Young readers will learn about the lives and legacies of seventeen heroes of the queer community from both past and present. Marsha P. Johnson, Harvey Milk, Cleve Jones, Pauline Park, Richard Blanco, and Pete Buttigieg are just a few of the iconic figures represented in this wonderfully designed and colorful picture book with illustrations by Harry Woodgate. A perfect introduction to the people who have stood up for what they believed in, lived lives according to their own ideals, and their partners, friends, and allies, the poetry in this book provides great read-aloud potential sure to entertain and inform readers of all ages. Beloved children's book author Rob Sanders makes the lives of the most prominent LGBTQ+ heroes jump off of the page through his beautiful poems and detailed biographies. This title includes a glossary as well as a description of each poetry style, making it an ideal choice for home and classroom.

Today, a new generation of activists has arisen, speaking up in unprecedented numbers against systemic oppression, bias, and injustice. Resist!, a collection of 21 brief but comprehensive essays accompanied by striking artwork and rich supplementary material by Diane Stanley, reminds us of the activists who came before: the men and women who have used peaceful resistance and non-violent protests to make their voices heard. Featured figures include: Harriet Tubman, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Woody Guthrie, Mohandas Gandhi, Irena Sendler, The Hollywood Ten, Claudette Colvin and Rosa Parks, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, The Greensboro Lunch Counter Sit-in protestors, Martin Luther King, Jr., Larry Itliong, Dolores Huerta, Cesar Chavez, Richard Oakes, The Tree-Sitters of Pureora, Father Luis Olivares, Tank Man, Nelson Mandela, Ryan White, Ai Weiwei, the "It Gets Better" Project, The March For Our Lives protestors, and Greta Thunberg.

"Exciting illustrations follow the events of the Rumble in the Jungle. The combination of brightly colored panels and leveled text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--