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There are few occasions more memorable than one's first bike ride. Readers will follow the narrator as she receives her first bike and learns to ride with the help of her sister. Delightful illustrations enrich the text and appeal to hesitant readers. The familiar subject matter and accessible language captures the attention of readers with growing literacy skills. The book includes an illustrated glossary of words to know.
Soccer is one of the world's most-followed sports, and with athletes like Neymar da Silva Santos Junior on the field, it's easy to see why. This talented young player is one of the sport's most promising stars, and he's only 25 years old. In this high-interest biography, readers will learn all about the Brazilian soccer star commonly known as Neymar. Readers will be intrigued by his early successes and awards, and cheer on his rise to fame, all while gaining an understanding of what it takes to succeed on the soccer field. By the end of this book, readers will want to get out and play!
Lions are some of the most famous killers of the animal kingdom. They prey upon mammals such as wildebeests, zebras, buffalos, and giraffes. They are an apex predator, and there are far fewer lions than there are prey animals, making them a keystone species in their habitats. While lions used to exist all over Africa and into the Middle East, today they are only present in small pockets in sub-Saharan Africa. This book explores the lion's anatomy, diet, range, and history with humans, providing readers with an overarching understanding of how these animals have come to be such excellent killers. Full-color photographs and interesting fact boxes supplement the main text.
When something goes wrong with your computer, it's important to stay calm. Many software problems are easy to fix once you figure out what's going on. This book provides students with helpful tips on how to diagnose common software problems. Diagrams and full-color images guide readers as they troubleshoot. Possible solutions to common problems are also suggested. STEM concepts from the Next Generation Science Standards are covered throughout this informative text. This is the perfect book for students interested in a future computer science career.
The civil rights movement, led by such icons as Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, strived to achieve civil rights for African Americans and other minority groups in the United States. Gaining national attention in the mid-1950s, the civil rights movement is characterized by different protests, both nonviolent and violent, asserting that African Americans are equal to white Americans. Such protests as the Montgomery bus boycott and the March on Washington worked to change the way that the local, state, and federal governments perceived African Americans. How successful were their efforts? This book explores the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and addresses their effects during and after the civil rights movement.
Soccer has been played for over 200 years in hundreds of countries across the globe. While it doesn't always get the same level of exposure that football or basketball enjoy in the United States, professional soccer is one of the world's most popular sports. Soccer has a number of living superstars who have changed the game forever with their talents and achievements. Readers will learn about Marta, often regarded as the greatest female soccer player of all time. The inspirational story of her life, trials, and journey to greatness is sure to turn young readers into soccer fanatics.
There are many reasons adults get into disagreements. It may be difficult to understand some of these reasons, and it's important for children to know that they aren't one of them. In this book, readers will find answers to some of their questions about why their parents fight. Readers will also find advice about what to do when their parents fight and suggestions regarding the people they can talk to about their thoughts and feelings if they find themselves in the middle of a difficult situation.
Piano lessons are a part of growing up for many children. In this fun story, readers follow a relatable narrator as she practices piano and shares her family's history with the instrument. Colorful illustrations and accessible language encourage beginning readers to make connections with the text. Younger listeners will enjoy following along, too. Children of all ages will be inspired to try out a new instrument and make music themselves.
A rainy day is perfect for practicing the Japanese art of paper folding known as origami. In this fictional story, a relatable main character learns how to make an origami boat by watching her grandfather carefully fold paper. The story encourages children to have patience and try again if their craft project doesn't look right the first time around. Beautiful, full-color illustrations and age-appropriate text help emerging readers make connections with the text. Children will be inspired to try a new craft after reading this delightful book.
Introduce readers to the Ford Mustang, which was unveiled at the 1964 New York World's Fair. In its first two years of production, the four-seat sports car sold more than 1 million cars. The Mustang was a new class of car, the pony car. Other American automobile manufacturers copied Ford's design and specifications, but Ford has always been the company to do the pony car the best. Now in its sixth generation, the Mustang comes in a variety of packages, ranging from the standard V6 GT to the high-performance GT350R, for all types of car enthusiasts. Stunning photographs support this fascinating story.