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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.By Jesse Sage. 2006
Today, millions of people are being held in slavery around the world. From poverty-stricken countries to affluent American suburbs, slaves…
toil as sweatshop workers, sex slaves, migrant workers, and domestic servants. With exposés by seven former slaves--as well as one slaveholder--from Southeast Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States, this groundbreaking collection of harrowing first-hand accounts reveals how slavery continues to thrive in the twenty-first century. From the memoirs of Micheline, a Haitian girl coerced into domestic work in Connecticut, to the confessions of Abdel Nasser, a Mauritanian master turned abolitionist, these stories heighten awareness of a global human rights crisis that can no longer be ignored.By Lydia Cacho. 2010
Por la periodista Lydia Cacho, autora del bestseller Los demonios del Edén.Prólogo de Roberto Saviano.A partir de casos concretos, así…
como de historias conmovedoras, Lydia Cacho sigue una línea de investigación para llegar a las mafias de tratantes de mujeres, que la conducen desde México hasta Kirguistán, pasando por Malasia, Japón y Myanmar, entre otras partes del mundo. Lydia Cacho lleva al lector de la mano por un viaje emocionante en el que encuentra la voz de las víctimas y al mismo tiempo expone a los servidores públicos dedicados a proteger a dichas mafias.Esclavas del poder es un mapa global de la trata de mujeres. Un viaje de ida y vuelta, en el cuál la autora sigue la cadena de lo que los expertos han llamado "la esclavitud del siglo XXI".Otros autores han opinado:"Lydia Cacho es un símbolo del periodismo valiente. En este libro Lydia llega más allá de las fronterasde México. Ataviada con disfraces diversos, viaja desde los bajos fondos mexicanos de la Merced hasta los centros nocturnos y los prostíbulos de Japón, pasando por muchos otros nudos de la inmensa telaraña de mafiosos, empresarios, policías, jueces y políticos que manejan el negocio en el mundo. Lydia escucha, para que sean escuchadas, las voces de las víctimas, las vidas rotas, y acusa a quienes ejercen la forma más abyecta del derecho de propiedad, hombres dueños de mujeres, adultos dueños de niños: esos supermachos que humillando a los más débiles manifiestan su despreciable poder." - Eduardo Galeano"Lydia Cacho se mete en los vericuetos necesarios para mostrar el mapa de la esclavitud contemporánea, las rutas de este comercio criminal y cómo el fenómeno está entramado a través de un putrefacto involucramiento gubernamental, la complacencia y la indiferencia de amplias capas de la sociedad." - Carmen AristeguiBy Peter Donahue. 2014
"A wonderful book for young kids who love to figure things out on their own. I thought that the pictures…
were very creative and they provided a few chuckles, especially the picture of the children painting. I gave this book 5 out of 5 stars." -- Independent ReaderKids can play detective with 25 pairs of similar-looking color photos. They'll compare the unaltered originals on the left to the ones on the right, which include several subtle changes. Suitable for ages 6 to 10, the kid-friendly illustrations depict slumber parties, birthday get-togethers, and other lively situations. Complete solutions appear at the end.By Art Thomas, George Overlie. 1981
By Christopher Miko, Garrett Romines. 2015
An Exploration of the Old and New Testament for Young Readers Unlike Any You’ve Ever Seen Before! Since 2009, Minecraft…
has swept the gaming world by storm. More than one hundred million games have been sold. Parents of children who play Minecraft will love this fun, educational collection of Bible stories. With the world of Minecraft as a backdrop using vivid, full-color screenshots, children will experience the Bible as never before. Authors Chris Miko and Garrett Romines are teachers who have used Minecraft to create imaginative worlds in their classrooms. Now, they have created Bible stories with virtual blocks to produce vibrant, 3-D worlds filled with adventure and astonishing imagination. With fascinating scripture and narrative simplified to teach young readers the most powerful stories of our time, this is the perfect gift. The images created are not only of magnificent, vast terrains often found in the Minecraft video game but also feature artfully recreated legendary characters, such as Adam and Eve, and superb architectural design builds of the pyramids and Noah’s Ark. A range of significant biblical characters such as Jesus and Pharaoh are brought together in fun, colorful scenes kids will treasure. Engaging teachings from the Tower of Babel and The Story of Abram and Lot, to name a few, are all in this book. With over 270 images, young readers will explore stories from a vast number of Bible favorites such as The Story of Creation, The Journey of Abraham, Joseph and the Colored Dreamcoat, David and Goliath, Moses’s Great Journey, The Birth of Jesus, The Last Supper, and many more! The Unofficial Holy Bible for Minecrafters makes the Bible more entertaining, engaging, and accessible for children than ever!By Dave Eggers, Shawn Harris. 2018
A citizen can pick up litterA citizen can pull a weedA citizen can help that critterA citizen can plant a…
seedA citizen can aid a neighbor A citizen can join a causeA citizen can write a letterA citizen can help change laws . . .Empowering and timeless, What Can a Citizen Do? is the latest collaboration from the acclaimed duo behind the bestselling Her Right Foot: Dave Eggers and Shawn Harris. This is a book for today's youth about what it means to be a citizen.Across the course of several seemingly unrelated but ultimately connected actions by different children, we watch how kids turn a lonely island into a community—and watch a journey from what the world should be to what the world could be.This is a book about what citizenship—good citizenship—means to you, and to us all.By John Langstaff, Ann Sayre Wiseman, Norma Jean Haynes. 2019
Music is for everyone — no prior experience required! Make Music! invites kids and families to celebrate the joy of…
sound with a variety of inventive activities, including playing dandelion trumpets, conducting percussion conversations, and composing their own pieces. Musician and educator Norma Jean Haynes brings the pioneering work of Ann Sayre Wiseman and John Langstaff to a new generation of kids aged 5 and up, focusing on the playfulness, spontaneity, and creativity of music. Kids explore rhythm with clapping, body drumming, and intonations. They learn to create found sound with kitchen pots and pans, the Sunday paper, or even the Velcro on their sneakers. And step-by-step instructions show how to make 35 different instruments, from chimes and bucket drums to a comb kazoo and a milk carton guitar. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.By Brian Boone, Michele Hollow, Jordon Hollow, Steven Hollow. 2019
“Dig in” to your favorite Minecraft jokes! All your favorite Minecraft jokes are now in one place! This collection of…
three titles from the Jokes for Minecrafters series brings you over two thousand puns, one-liners, and wisecracks about all your favorites from the world of Minecraft. From ghasts and endermen to zombies and creepers, no mob is safe from the punchlines in this laugh-a-minute collection. Included titles are: Jokes for Minecrafters (9781510706330), Hilarious Jokes for Minecrafters (9781510706323), Uproarious Riddles for Minecrafters (9781510727175). This ginormous joke book for kids ages 5 and up comes complete with silly illustrations to make these jokes even funnier. Whether you're at home or at school, you can have all your friends and family in stitches with The Big Book of Jokes for Minecrafters!Why does Santa take presents to children at Christmas? The presents won't take themselves! Why is it so cold at…
Christmas? Because it's in Decembrrrr! What comes at the end of Christmas day? The letter "Y!" What looks like half a Christmas tree? The other half! Belly Laugh Sidesplitting Santa Claus and Christmas Jokes for Kids is full of hilarious holiday fun! From snappy one-liners to hilarious puns, this collection is complete with 350 jokes for kids and is complemented by sidesplitting line drawings and an uproarious "HO HO HO!" sound-effect button. Perfect for snowy days, long car rides to visit relatives, and get-togethers with friends, this book is sure to bring jolly laughter and Christmas fun into your home.THE CRAZIEST AND BIGGEST BOOK OF DIY SLIME RECIPES EVERWith over 100 creative, borax-free slime recipes, Slime Sorcery is packed…
with color photos and step-by-step instructions for making slime out of anything and everything.Will it slime? Find out by create every type of slime imaginable, including:• Fun Glow-in-the Dark• Fluffy Jiggly• Out-of-This-World Galaxy• Awesome Avalanche• Colorful Rainbow• Crunchy Coal MinerBy Audrye S. Arbe. 2014
WHAT IF? YOU ARE AND LIFE IS MIRACULOUS!, ABC, Affirmation, Art Coloring Book, printed on 100 percent post-consumer recycled paper,…
is ready for you! Great for anyone five years young and beyond, this book transforms and uplifts the reader's vibration, intrigues and piques the intellect with outstanding words, plus leads to brain-enhancement with its multi-perspective Audrye OmArt: Art That Opens the Heart (c). Coloring is the new meditation, hailed by psychologists as a way to uplift depression, help those in recovery, and, this book in particular, bring forth gales of laughter. Children, adolescents, teens, and adults love this book! Each run benefits the planet, as well, as testified to by www.GreenPressInitiative.org in the book itself.By Sky Pony Press. 2020
What is it that even the most careful person overlooks? His nose!What do you call a dinosaur with a big…
vocabulary? A thesaurus! A hilarious collection of 350 unique jokes presented by the highly hilarious Laugh Giraffe for kids to enjoy, complete with hysterical illustrations!Do you ever struggle to find new jokes? Never fear! Using his long neck to search high and low, far and wide, the Laugh Giraffe can find all the best jokes for you! Prepare for witty one-liners, clever puns, powerful punchlines, jubilant jests, and many more hilarious jokes in this fantastic collection. The Laugh Giraffe is filled to the brim with both classic and original jokes to make readers keel over in laughter. Written to meet the unquenchable needs of the millions of children eternally hungry for joke books, this collection is complete with 350 hilarious jokes and is complemented by silly line drawings that are sure to amuse kids. Its endless supply of fresh content and splashy, engaging design—right down to the tall and narrow shape of the book itself—make The Laugh Giraffe a sure source of fun for young readers as well as parents, siblings, and friends! Perfect for long car rides and rainy days, this book is certain to bring laughter and fun to little ones and the whole family.A highly popular and long-running series that explores the questions that young readers ask about the world around them in…
an unrivalled child-friendly style. The conversational format is perfect for delivering solid information in a natural, amusing and imaginative way. I Wonder Penguins Can't Fly takes a look at the coldest places on Earth - the Poles. Readers will learn about animals that live at the Poles, such as polar bears, penguins and seals; and also discover how plants survive at the Poles, why the polar ice caps are in danger of melting, and how scientists gather important information about the climate and more in the harshest environment.By Sky Pony Press. 2020
Why do birds fly south in the winter? It&’s too far to walk! Where do penguins keep their money? In a snow bank! A…
hilarious collection of 350 unique jokes presented by the highly hilarious Laugh Giraffe for kids to enjoy, complete with hysterical illustrations!Do you ever struggle to find new jokes? Never fear! Using his long neck to search high and low, far and wide, the Laugh Giraffe can find all the best animal jokes for you! Prepare for witty one-liners, clever puns, powerful punchlines, jubilant jests, and many more hilarious jokes in this fantastic collection.The Laugh Giraffe's Best and Funniest Animal Jokes is filled to the brim with both classic and original jokes to make readers keel over in laughter. Written to meet the unquenchable needs of the millions of children eternally hungry for joke books, this collection is complete with 350 hilarious jokes, and is complemented by silly line drawings that are sure to amuse kids. Its endless supply of fresh content and splashy, engaging design make this book a sure source of fun for young readers as well as parents, siblings, and friends! Perfect for long car rides and rainy days, this book is sure to bring laughter and fun to little ones.By Sarah L. Schuette. 2021
Lead kids on a tour of spooky sights! Zombies, witches, monsters, and other spine-chilling creatures make finding the hidden objects…
in the full-color photo puzzles a BOO-tastic challenge. Pictographs and word labels are included in each to-find list.By Sarah L. Schuette. 2021
Treat kids to a seek-and-find celebration! Full-color photo puzzles focused on birthdays, the 100th Day of School, fiestas, and other…
days people celebrate make finding the hidden objects within them a delightful challenge. Pictographs and word labels are included in each to-find list.By Imogen Kingsley. 2021
Girls' lacrosse is a fast-paced sport! Kids can get in on the action by learning about the sport, equipment, and…
the importance of good sportsmanship. Then they can practice an important skill to have even more fun on the field.By Tyler Omoth. 2021
Hockey is fun watch, but even more fun to play! Kids can get in the game by learning about the…
rules of the sport, the equipment needed to play, and the importance of good sportsmanship. Then they can practice a key hockey skill to have even more fun on the ice.By Cari Meister. 2021