Beyond the back of the bus
Beyond the back of the bus
A poetic tribute to Rosa Parks commemorates her role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the Civil Rights Movement
A poetic tribute to Rosa Parks commemorates her role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the Civil Rights Movement
When young Steve, who is Jewish, tells his new neighbor, Jackie Robinson, that his family does not have a Christmas tree, Jackie brings one to his neighbors, not knowing that they celebrate Hanukkah instead of Christmas. Based on a true story
Little Cloud does not want to join the other clouds in terrorizing the earth with storms, but grows lonely and longs to look closer at mountains and seas, until Lady Wind makes her dream come true. Inspired by the Aesop story, The bundle of sticks
A five-year-old Chinese American girl sets out to learn about the place where she was born--China
Spending his childhood summers on Campobello Island, young Franklin Delano Roosevelt learns how to canoe from Tomah Joseph, a respected fishing and canoe guide, basketmaker and canoe-builder, and former chief of his tribe, who also teaches Franklin about the Passamaquoddy culture.
"Tale of a young island boy whose entire life is changed on one beautiful, sunny morning while walking to school"-- Back cover
"Photo-essay focusing on two Israeli children, one Jewish and one Palestinian, who, in spite of their differences and the longstanding conflicts in the region, learn to play, work, and share ideas together at Summer Peace Camp, a day camp located in Israel. Includes glossary, map, and resources for readers"--Provided by publisher
After watching a homeless man collect empty soft drink cans for the redemption money, a young boy decides to collect cans himself to earn money for a skateboard until he has a change of heart
After Unhei moves from Korea to the United States, her new classmates help her decide what her name should be
Best friends Lily and Salma disagree over their preferred foods, but after trading sandwiches to see how they taste, the girls change their minds.