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One makes colorful paper collages; the other, intricate environments out of found objects. And yet Susan L. Roth and the remarkable bowerbird are truly birds of a feather. Now in paperback.Sibert Medalist Susan L. Roth is like a bowerbird, a small black bird found in Australia and New Guinea that builds elaborate structures from various materials they find near their habitats. Though Susan creates books to attract readers and bowerbirds build bowers to attract a mate, both get their ideas from the world around them and the materials they find. Both love colors. No two of their respective creations are alike. And most importantly, both Susan and the bowerbirds aspire for their finished works to be greater than the sum of their parts. Complete with engaging backmatter and dazzling artwork crammed full of so much to look at, this visually delightful picture book from award-winning author and artist Susan L. Roth is a fascinating comparison of art we create and art we find in nature.

Jem has escaped from slavery. Now it's up to him to decide what he believes, who he trusts, and what freedom really means.In 1739, England and Spain are on the verge of war and former slaves are arriving at Fort Mose in St. Augustine, where the Spanish will give them their freedom in exchange for their loyalty. Fourteen-year-old Jem has escaped a cruel master but is now in the custody of Phaedra, a difficult and angry woman. He thought he was free, he thought he was a man, but Phaedra takes every opportunity to remind him that he's still a child. As the threat of war becomes more real, Jem starts to understand the meaning of freedom.Krista Russell's action-packed historical adventure, provides readers with a chance learn, along with Jem, the complex connections that make a community and the significance of true freedom.

Essential Black History ReadingThe first-ever picture book biography of Carter G. Woodson, the Father of Black History MonthCarter G. Woodson Book Award (Honor Book), NCSSParents' Choice Silver Honor AwardChicago Public Library Best of the Best BookTop 10 Books for Kids ―New York Public LibraryBest Children's Books of the Year (Starred) ―Bank Street College of Education"An important and inspiring tale well told." ―Kirkus Reviews"Carter G. Woodson didn't just read history. He changed it." As the father of Black History Month, he spent his life introducing others to the history of his people.Carter G. Woodson was born to two formerly enslaved people ten years after the end of the Civil War. Though his father could not read, he believed in being an informed citizen, so Carter read the newspaper to him every day. As a teenager, Carter went to work in the coal mines, and there he met Oliver Jones, who did something important: he asked Carter not only to read to him and the other miners, but also research and find more information on the subjects that interested them."My interest in penetrating the past of my people was deepened," Carter wrote. His journey would take him many more years, traveling around the world and transforming the way people thought about history.From an award-winning team of author Deborah Hopkinson and illustrator Don Tate, this first-ever picture book biography of Carter G. Woodson emphasizes the importance of pursuing curiosity and encouraging a hunger for knowledge of stories and histories that have not been told.Illustrations also feature brief biological sketches of important figures from Black history.

Content with one elephant then pleased to have two, a girl begins having problems as her lonely pachyderms bring home more and more friends throughout this rhyming counting book.

Perfect for first graders, a brightly illustrated and interactive math workbook from brilliant teacher and author David A. Adler.Reinforce basic math skills while having fun in this curriculum-targeted practice workbook.DOZEN OF ACTIVITIES TO PRACTICE SKILLS: The workbook covers adding andsubtracting by tens, simple equations, money basics, telling time, shapes, and more.FROM A TEACHER: A former math teacher, David A. Adler is America’s foremost author of math books for children with books like Money Math, Telling Time, and CirclesCURRICULUM ALIGNED: Designed to mirror the first grade math curriculum whilereinforcing basic skills. All materials are compatible with common core state standards.FULL-COLOR ART: Bright, bold illustrations of adorable frogs, cupcakes, starfish, andmore keep kids learningCERTIFICATE: there’s a certificate of completion at the end so students can take pridein all they’ve learned.

Perfect for Kindergarteners, a brightly illustrated and interactive math workbook from brilliant teacher and author David A. Adler.Reinforce basic math skills while having fun in this curriculum-targeted practice workbook.DOZEN OF ACTIVITIES TO PRACTICE SKILLS: The workbook covers writing numbers, counting, addition, subtraction, shapes, and more!FROM A TEACHER: A former math teacher, David A. Adler is America’s foremost author of math books for children with books like Money Math, Telling Time, and CirclesCURRICULUM ALIGNED: Designed to mirror the kindergarten math curriculum whilereinforcing basic skills. All materials are compatible with common core state standards.FULL-COLOR ART: Bright, bold illustrations of adorable frogs, cupcakes, starfish, andmore keep kids learningCERTIFICATE: there’s a certificate of completion at the end so students can take pridein all they’ve learned.