"An inspiring tribute to Hispanic Americans who have made a positive impact on the world. This visually stunning book showcases twenty Hispanic and Latino American men and women who have made outstanding contributions to the arts, politics, science, humanitarianism, and athletics. Gorgeous portraits complement sparkling biographies of Cesar Chavez, Sonia Sotomayor, Ellen Ochoa, Roberto Clemente, and many more. Complete with timelines and famous quotes,...

Irene Latham, who is white, and Charles Waters, who is black, present paired poems about topics including family dinners, sports, recess, and much more. This relatable collection explores different experiences of race in America.

Describes what it means to have a healthy body image, explains how bodies grow and change over time, and discusses how to have a healthy body image. Includes photographs, a glossary, resources for further research, and an index.

Briefly explores some of the unique history, locations, and customs of the nation of France, such as the Arc de Triomphe, the French Riviera, and the Tour de France bike race. Includes a glossary.

Simple text and color photographs introduce young readers to the country of Ireland, including its history, food, and culture. Includes fact boxes, a glossary, and online resources for further information.

"In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Japan. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry"--

"In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of England. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry"--

Readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Germany.

In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Russia. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry.

Born in Ghana, West Africa, with one deformed leg, he was dismissed by most people--but not by his mother, who taught him to reach for his dreams. As a boy, Emmanuel hopped to school more than two miles each way, learned to play soccer, left home at age thirteen to provide for his family, and, eventually, became a cyclist. He rode an astonishing four hundred miles across Ghana in 2001, spreading his powerful message: disability is not inability. Today,...