Title search results
Showing 1 - 20 of 563 items
Sharice’s Big Voice: A Native Kid Becomes a Congresswoman
By Sharice Davids, Nancy K. Mays, Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley. 2021
On Here Wee Read's 2021 Ultimate List of Diverse Children's Books! "Rich, vivid illustrations by Ojibwe Woodland artist Pawis-Steckley are…
delivered in a graphic style that honors Indigenous people. The bold artwork adds impact to the compelling text." (Kirkus starred review)"The prose is reminiscent of an inspirational speech (“Everyone’s path looks different”), with a message of service that includes fun biographical facts, such as her love of Bruce Lee. Pawis-Steckley (who is Ojibwe Woodland) contributes boldly lined and colored digital illustrations, inflected with Native symbols and bold colors. A hopeful and accessible picture book profile." (Publishers Weekly)"Affecting picture-book autobiography" (The Horn Book Review)This picture book autobiography tells the triumphant story of Sharice Davids, one of the first Native American women elected to Congress, and the first LGBTQ congressperson to represent Kansas.When Sharice Davids was young, she never thought she’d be in Congress. And she never thought she’d be one of the first Native American women in Congress. During her campaign, she heard from a lot of doubters. They said she couldn’t win because of how she looked, who she loved, and where she came from. But here’s the thing: Everyone’s path looks different and everyone’s path has obstacles. And this is the remarkable story of Sharice Davids’ path to Congress.Beautifully illustrated by Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley, an Ojibwe Woodland artist, this powerful autobiographical picture book teaches readers to use their big voice and that everyone deserves to be seen—and heard!The back matter includes information about the Ho-Chunk written by former Ho-Chunk President Jon Greendeer, an artist note, and an inspiring letter to children from Sharice Davids.The US Congress for Kids: Over 200 Years of Lawmaking, Deal-Breaking, and Compromising, with 21 Activities
By Henry Waxman, Ronald A. Reis, Kristi Noem. 2014
An interactive guidebook to the history and inner workings of the legislative branch of the U.S. Government Providing a historical…
perspective on all that is going on today, US Congress for Kids examines the major milestones in congressional history, including the abolition of slavery, extending the vote to African Americans and to women, and investigating misconduct in both government and private institutions. Kids will be engaged by the focus on dramatic stories, personalities, and turning points while also benefitting from the clear discussions of Congressional purpose, structure, history, and ongoing issues. Educational, hands-on activities that illuminate the workings of the U.S. Congress include making a House ceremonial mace, creating congressional money, making a capitol dome, and designing a Congressional Medal of Honor.Our Supreme Court: A History with 14 Activities (For Kids series)
By Nadine Strossen, James Baker, Richard Panchyk, Senator John Kerry. 2007
This lively and comprehensive activity book teaches young readers everything they need to know about the nation's highest court. Organized…
around keystones of the Constitution--including free speech, freedom of religion, civil rights, criminal justice, and property rights--the book juxtaposes historical cases with similar current cases. Presented with opinions from both sides of the court cases, readers can make up their own minds on where they stand on the important issues that have evolved in the Court over the past 200 years. Interviews with prominent politicians, high-court lawyers, and those involved with landmark decisions--including Ralph Nader, Rudolph Giuliani, Mario Cuomo, and Arlen Specter--show the personal impact and far-reaching consequences of the decisions. Fourteen engaging classroom-oriented activities involving violations of civil rights, exercises of free speech, and selecting a classroom Supreme Court bring the issues and cases to life. The first 15 amendments to the Constitution and a glossary of legal terms are also included.A First Cookbook for Children
By Christopher Santoro, Evelyne Johnson. 1983
Finally, a beginning cookbook designed especially for children -- and one that adds the fun of coloring to the joy…
of cooking. A First Cookbook for Children contains a wide variety of yummy, mouth-watering recipes that kids love and love to fix: cheeseburgers, chicken, pizza, salads, sauces, desserts, dips, and much more.Assuming no previous cooking experience, the author gently guides the reader from start to finish with special sections on muffins, cakes, meat loaf, chicken, dips & dunks, corn bread, scalloped potatoes, biscuits, salads, hamburgers, fish, cookies, macaroni & cheese, pancakes, candies, dressings, pizza, baked ham, crudités, and rice.Simple, easy-to-follow instructions plus clear explanations of ingredients and utensils take a child through each step of food preparation and actual cooking. A helpful introduction includes lists of necessary equipment and basic ingredients along with five sample menus. A fun first cookbook for kids ages 10 and up, this volume offers 60 sure-to-please recipes.New Big Book of U.S. Presidents: Fascinating Facts about Each and Every President, Including an American History Timeline
By Todd Davis, Marc Frey. 2013
Loaves of Fun: A History of Bread with Activities and Recipes from Around the World
By Elizabeth M. Harbison, John Harbison. 1997
From the pitas of ancient Mesopotamia to the white breads of the modern bakery, kids can explore the globe with…
more than 30 exciting recipes and activities about the history of bread.Put on your chef's hat and roll up your sleeves--it's time to cook!Amaze your friends with the World's Best Brownies!…
Scare your siblings with Halloween Spider Bites! Make yourself a delicious lunch with the Make-a-Face Sandwich!The Everything KIDS' Cookbook, 2nd Edition has everything you need to get started in the kitchen. Each recipe tells you how hard it is and lets you know exactly what ingredients and equipment you need so that you can plan ahead. You'll find something you like no matter what you want to cook! There are more than 90 recipes for every meal and occasion, including:Mini bite-sized blueberry pancakesChicken salad puffsTasty tacosParmesan potato friesCheese-crusted fish filletsQuick-eating s'moresUltimate peanut butter-chocolate squares It's stuffed with trivia tidbits and 30 food-themed puzzles, and you'll discover what foods to eat to stay healthy and what to do to stay safe in the kitchen. Bring your creativity to the kitchen, and get ready to have fun. You'll be whipping up masterpieces in no time--it's as easy as pie!Children's Book of Baking: Over 60 Delicious Recipes for Children to Make
By Sara Lewis. 2007
Due to the convenience of ready meals,we are in danger of bringing up a generation of children that can't or…
don't want to cook. Cooking at school is no longer compulsory and it is left to parents to encourage our children to want to learn. Children's Book of Baking is suitable for children of all ages and promotes cooking to be a fun, yet educational, pastime. It provides a useful insight into kitchen equipment, hygiene and safety, cake tins, cake-making techniques and baking tips.It also includes a listing of cook's terms. There is an overwhelming selection of mouthwatering recipes split into six sections. Each recipe provides a list of ingredients, clear instructions, equipment needed, serving quantity, useful tips and colour photographs.Dairy-free Food for Kids: More than 100 quick and easy recipes for lactose intolerant children
By Nicola Graimes. 2015
Full of delicious ideas so that children who are lactose intolerant never need miss out on the joy of eating…
good food. Includes tasty recipes for basic dairy-free staples, everyday meals and treats and special occasions. All the recipes are quick and easy to make, and perfect for family dinners too with tasty recipes including Spicy Squash Hummus, Mac with No Cheese, Peanutty Noodles, Maple Caramel Fro-yo and Easy Chocolate & Cherry Cake, the choice is endless!My First Baking Book: 50 recipes for kids to make and eat!
By Becky Johnson. 2007
Aprons on, it's time for kitchen fun for everyone! From cookies and cupcakes to bread and tarts, all the baking…
recipes in this book are tasty and easy to make (and good for grown-ups too). Cooking together is a wonderful activity for a family to engage in, and children find it really rewarding to serve up food they've helped to make. It also develops important skills - weighing out ingredients familiarizes them with numbers, while mixing, spreading and spooning aid coordination. This book has ideas and step-by-step instructions for more than 50 baking recipes that your little ones will love to make and eat.Baking With Tiny Tots
By Becky Johnson. 2007
A selection of recipes that the whole family will enjoy baking and eating. Easy-to-follow instructions for over 50 tasty cakes…
and bakes that kids will love to make. Children find it really rewarding to serve up food they've cooked themselves. And, as a bonus, cooking together encourages family time and develops important skills. Cooking teaches kids skills in a fun way - weighing out ingredients familiarizes them with numbers, while mixing, spreading and spooning aid co-ordination.Gluten-free Food for Kids: More than 100 quick and easy recipes for coeliac children
By Louise Blair. 2015
Gluten-free children need never miss out again with fantastic ideas for every occasion from everyday dinners to snacks, bakes and…
puddings as well as special occasions. All the recipes are simple to make and so delicious that the rest of the family will love them too! With tasty recipes including Dreamy NY Pancakes, Fruity Lamb Meatballs, Mini Beef Pies, Banana Flapjacks and Coconut Mango cake, the choice is endless!My First Juices and Smoothies: Healthy recipes children will love
By Amanda Cross. 2007
It's easy to get children to eat healthy fruit and veg if you know how. More than 60 recipes for…
juices and smoothies will ensure your kids get their 5-a-day the easy way. From fresh citrus fruits to sweet berries, whatever your children's tipple there's a juice or smoothie to please (grown-ups will enjoy them too). Quick and easy to prepare, the delicious recipes inside are guaranteed to boost health and vitality. Each juice or smoothie is accompanied by notes to explain what essential vitamins and minerals they will provide, so you can target specific defiencies.National Geographic Kids Cookbook
By Barton Seaver. 2014
Join Barton Seaver--master chef and National Geographic Explorer--on a year-round culinary adventure as he explores what it takes to create…
the ultimate dish. Barton provides mouthwatering recipes, the ins and outs of healthy eating, awesome crafts and activities, and food-focused challenges, proving once and for all that cooking can be a blast. Follow along as he teaches you to plant a kitchen garden, host a dinner party for your friends, and pack the perfect school lunch. Other highlights include ways to play with your food, festive holiday meals, snow day snacks, and family cooking competitions. With fascinating sidebars, profiles on real people, and cool facts, the National Geographic Kids Cookbook will have you ruling the kitchen in no time!Dictatorship (Major Forms of World Government)
By Diane Bailey. 2013
Dictatorship is a form of government in which an individual or a small group wields power without legal or constitutional…
constraints. Dictators come in many varieties. Some are military officers who overthrow an elected government. Others are democratically elected politicians who, once in office, decide to discard democracy. Some dictators use power to transform society. Others expressly try to prevent social or political change. Still others don't appear to be motivated by any ideology, whether liberal or conservative. Instead, they use power simply to enrich themselves or bolster their egos. This book examines the diverse forms of dictatorship. It is filled with interesting and instructive case histories.Oligarchy (Major Forms of World Government)
By Leeanne Gelletly. 2013
In an oligarchy, political power rests with a small privileged group. Oligarchs may exercise power directly or indirectly, but they…
often act out of selfish or corrupt motives. This book examines the history of oligarchy, which was first described by the ancient Greeks more than 2,300 years ago. The book also asks whether today's superrich constitute a new oligarchy that threatens to undermine American democracy.The Equal Rights Amendment (Finding a Voice: Women's Fight for Equal)
By Leeanne Gelletly. 2013
It took decades, and a Constitutional amendment, for all American women to get the right to vote. But the legal…
right to vote did not guarantee equality under the law. Suffrage leader Alice Paul believed another amendment was needed. In 1923, she wrote the Equal Rights Amendment. It was introduced in Congress. And the national debate over the ERA began. The major principle of the Equal Rights Amendment is that gender should not determine any legal rights of citizens. Supporters believed the ERA would keep women from being denied equal rights under federal, state, or local law. The ERA had many opponents in the 1920s. And it had even more in the 1970s, after Congress passed the measure. Although it failed to pass by its 1982 ratification deadline, some people believe the ERA is still alive. They are continuing the effort to put equality for women in the U.S. Constitution.The United States' boundaries have expanded over the centuries--and at the same time, Americans' ideas about their country have grown…
as well. The nation the world knows today was shaped by centuries of thinkers and events. But some things have not changed. The basic framework of the American nation was laid out by the Founding Fathers in the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. Over the years, these have remained basically the same. The U.S. economic system has grown--but it too is much the same. So is America's system of voting and elections. As you learn about how these important parts of the United States work in the twenty-first century, you will come to better understand what makes America the nation that it is.Stones into Schools: Promoting Peace with Education in Afghanistan and Pakistan
By Greg Mortenson. 2009
From the author of the phenomenal No. 1 bestseller Three Cups of Tea, the continuing story of this determined humanitarian's…
efforts to promote peace through education. In this dramatic first-person narrative, Greg Mortenson picks up where Three Cups of Tea left off in 2003, recounting his relentless, ongoing efforts to establish schools for girls in Afghanistan; his extensive work in Azad Kashmir and Pakistan after a massive earthquake hit the region in 2005; and the unique ways he has built relationships with Islamic clerics, militia commanders, and tribal leaders even as he was dodging shootouts with feuding Afghan warlords and surviving an eight-day armed abduction by the Taliban. He shares for the first time his broader vision to promote peace through education and literacy, as well as touching on military matters, Islam, and women - all woven together with the many rich personal stories of the people who have been involved in this remarkable two-decade humanitarian effort.A Shifting Role: America and the World (1900-1912) (How America Became America)
By Victor South. 2013
The United States' boundaries have expanded over the centuries--and at the same time, Americans' ideas about their country have grown…
as well. The nation the world knows today was shaped by centuries of thinkers and events. Teddy Roosevelt's America, for example, was a different one from today's version, and yet Roosevelt's ideas and actions shaped present-day America. The actions and policies of Presidents Roosevelt, Taft, and Wilson also led to America's involvement in the Caribbean and in Central America. As the world headed toward World War I, the United States was ready to take its place as a leader on the global stage.