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After Galena, an eleven-year-old Russian immigrant, survives a terrible fire at the non-unionized Triangle Shirtwaist factory while her older sister and many others do not, she begins fighting for improved working conditions in New York City factories.
"Divides the creative writing process into five steps, from inspiration to publishable story, and includes in-depth treatment of the romance genre with writing prompts"--Provided by publisher.
In The Reveres: A Family Forced Apart, Paul Revere, Jr. must defend his home while his mother and sisters flee Boston and join his father who is in exile after warning Hancock and Adams of the approaching British. The young Paul, and his friend, Thomas hunt squirrels and scare away intruders. They must be brave and resourceful, and when their families return, it is clear that they have become young men.
Harry Yakamoto grew up in Seven Cedars, California playing baseball, going to school, and working at his family's restaurant. As a young Japanese American, he faced discrimination daily, but when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, his life would change forever. Forced to move to a relocation center in the desert of California, Harry and his family have to start a new life behind barbed wire and guarded watchtowers. Readers follow Harry Yakamoto in this World War II story as he learns to live through difficult conditions in a Japanese-American internment camp.
"Yvonne Perry's book enrages and inspires: it leaves you with the feeling that something must be done, that it can be done, and that it will be done-because we will do it. This book changes the equation." -Don C. Reed, Roman Reed Spinal Cord Injury Research Act It is such a pleasure to work with a writer like Yvonne Perry. She has truly researched the research and spent hundreds of hours to find the facts to share with the readers of RIGHT TO RECOVER. Over the years I have read literally thousands of articles and documents from around the world about this subject and RIGHT TO RECOVER is the most complete work I have ever read. It provides an honest evaluation and asks readers to consider the...
Science-fiction stories are among the most popular works of fiction today. Sci-fi can be about robots, clones, computer technology, cyborgs, life under the ocean or on other worlds, or even an alternative version of our Earth. Author Michael A. Schuman shows aspiring writers how to write a gripping tale of science fiction.
Animal antics can be silly and cute, but did you know they can be spooky, too? Learn real animal facts while reading fun and frightening stories about beasts that go, Boo! Featuring frightful facts, chilling illustrations, and real-life safety tips, this book will keep kids interested without keeping them up all night. The backmatter features additional recommended reading, plus a link to downloadable activities.
Animal antics can be silly and cute, but did you know they can be spooky, too? Learn real animal facts while reading fun and frightening stories about beasts that go, Boo! Featuring frightful facts, chilling illustrations, and real-life safety tips, this book will keep kids interested without keeping them up all night. The backmatter features additional recommended reading, plus a link to downloadable activities.
Weekly activities for use by teachers, daycare workers, and parents to help preschoolers develop and reinforce math skills.
Fantasy is a fun genre to read and write because you can create new worlds, people who have magical powers, and animals with remarkable qualities. If you enjoy stories about wizards and witches, traveling through time, talking animals, fairies, and trolls, then fantasy is the perfect way to express yourself. Author Laura Lee McKay shows aspiring writers how to craft an exciting fantasy.