Ruby Bridges Goes to School: My True Story

Ruby Bridges Goes to School: My True Story
Author: Ruby Bridges
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2016-05-31
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1338106945

The extraordinary true story of Ruby Bridges, the first Black child to integrate a New Orleans school -- now with simple text for young readers! In 1960, six-year-old Ruby Bridges walked through an angry crowd and into a school, changing history. This is the true story of an extraordinary little girl who became the first Black person to attend an all-white elementary school in New Orleans. With simple text and historical photographs, this easy reader explores an amazing moment in history and celebrates the courage of a young girl who stayed strong in the face of racism.

The Treehouse Trio

The Treehouse Trio
Author: Lauren Eresman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 46
Release: 2020-07-03
Genre:
ISBN: 9781999199623

Harper and her best friends, Mona and Bridget, love to create, design, plan, and help others. Together, this Treehouse Trio is determined to have the best kid-run business in town. But, when wild animals create chaos and ruin their carefully planned ventures, will they still be able to find a way to reach their goals?A story to inspire young girls to follow their dreams, support each other, and - most importantly - realize when you fail, you get back up and try again.

Who Wants To Play With Little Mouse?

Who Wants To Play With Little Mouse?
Author: Jana Buchmann, Jr.
Publisher:
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2020-09-30
Genre:
ISBN: 9781735458625

Counting book about a mouse who wants to spend time with his friends but they are too busy. Every page features a different number with different animals. The book is written in rhyme.

The Big Adventures of a Little Tree: Tree Finds Friendship

The Big Adventures of a Little Tree: Tree Finds Friendship
Author: Nadja Springer
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2020-12-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9781736028100

A heart-warming story of a small tree with an overwhelming dream Tree has all that he needs, a beautiful home and a loving family. Still, Tree yearns to wander - and to explore the world.One little tree and one big adventure No tree has ever tried before, but that doesn't mean it can't be done! One idea changes everything - and with the help of his friends, Tree sets off and finds more than just an adventure beyond the paths close to home. Outstanding illustrations and one hidden tiny little friend When Tree leaves the shore, he's not on his own - can your young reader locate Tree's friend, the baby sea turtle on every page?The perfect picture book for every dreamer, believer and every keeper of imagination.This little Tree will be loved by all children aged 4 - 8 - and most definitely beyond, because have YOU ever seen a walking tree? Learn about the power of friendship and love, the importance of inclusion and the unique chances and opportunities you're presented with when you simply think "I can do this". Changing your mindset can change your life. Curiosity, kindness and an open heart make all the difference.

What Happened to Your Hand?

What Happened to Your Hand?
Author: Andrea Murray
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2020-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9780646824239

Sam is exploring his new school and meeting new friends. But there is something special about Sam and his new friends are curious. Find out how Sam deals with their questions in a humous and positive way. Sam shows that he may have a hand difference but he still likes to play just like his classmates.

English and Literacies

English and Literacies
Author: Robyn Ewing
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 441
Release: 2022-02-18
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1009181769

Being literate in the twenty-first century means being an empowered receiver, user and creator of diverse text types communicated across multiple and rapidly changing modalities. English and Literacies: Learning to make meaning in primary classrooms is an accessible resource that introduces pre-service teachers to the many facets of literacies and English education for primary students. Addressing the requirements of the Australian Curriculum and the Early Years Learning Framework, English and Literacies explores how students develop oracy and literacy. Reading, viewing and writing are discussed alongside the importance of children's literature. Taking an inclusive and positive approach to teaching and learning for all students, it explores the creation of texts using spelling, grammar in context and handwriting/keyboarding skills, as well as the need for authentic assessment and reporting. Finally, the text explores the importance of literacy partnerships and how teachers can address literacy challenges across the curriculum.

From the Ashes I Will Rise

From the Ashes I Will Rise
Author: Marguerite Leathley
Publisher: Chipmunkapublishing ltd
Total Pages: 76
Release: 2012-12-01
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1847479294

'From The Ashes I will Rise, The Personal Prophecy' is a collection of the poetic works written by Marguerite Leathley whilst embarking through a journey through Mental illnesses and her recovery from them. The book demonstrates how wielding a creative method of expression can help open up the higher self and the positive thinking required for control over your own future. The book includes Marguerite's own journey and how the method can be applied to assist anybody. Many Thanks to artist Deremyre Heather John for the voluntary contribution of the art work on the front cover.

The Beauty Queen and the School Nerd

The Beauty Queen and the School Nerd
Author: Vanessa Rose Lee
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 76
Release: 2007-08-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0595902367

Did you ever wonder what would happen if a beauty queen and a school nerd had something in common? No one would have ever guessed that seniors Jessica Richardson and Amanda Shaw could ever have anything in common. The two girls attend the ultra-exclusive Porter Academy in Atlanta. Jessica is a beauty queen with a glamorous life and tons of money, clothes, and make-up. Amanda comes from a lower class home and is the "school nerd" at Porter. Well, we're about to find out what happens when the two girls meet and their secret past is revealed to the world!

Flirting with Forty

Flirting with Forty
Author: Jane Porter
Publisher: Hachette+ORM
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2008-05-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 044653711X

Now a Lifetime movie, Jane Porter's beloved novel follows a divorced single mom who finds an unexpected, forbidden romance with a much younger man while on vacation in Hawaii. He got the second home and the Porsche. She got the kids and a broken heart. Now Jackie, post-divorce and heading toward the big four-oh, is on vacation in sunny and staring down her upcoming birthday-alone. But not for long. She's soon falling for Kai, her gorgeous, much younger surf instructor, and the wild passionate fling they have becomes the biggest surprise of Jackie's life. Back home in Seattle, Jackie has to struggle with single parenthood...and memories of Kai. He hasn't forgotten her. Yet thousands of miles of ocean-not to mention an age difference that feels even wider-separate them. And, of course, her friends disapprove. When a choice must be made, can she, will she risk everything for her chance at happiness?