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He defied the odds and worked for change. Cesar Chavez: We Can Do It! explores one leader's fight to gain rights for farm workers and minorities. Whether leading marchers hundreds of miles to protest working conditions, staging hunger strikes, or organizing boycotts, Chavez used nonviolent protests to improve the lives of thousands of people. Full-color photographs, a timeline, and a compelling biographical narrative will engage and enlighten ...

From his early days in acting to his brave attempts to walk again after he became paralyzed, Christopher Reeve: Don't Lose Hope! is the inspirational story of one person's courage. Faced with challenges he could never have imagined, Reeve touched the hearts of many by continuing to live life to its fullest, and working to improve the lives of people with disabilities. Full-color photographs, a timeline, and a compelling biographical narrative ...

In Police Horses, children will learn the history and widespread use of mounted police units. With candid photos and fast-paced narrative text that show horses in action, Police Horses details how police departments world-wide use mounted officers to help fight crime and control crowds. Whether chasing a criminal down the street or patrolling the neighborhood to ensure the peace, police horses are always ready for action. Kids will learn which...

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- Clean new design for easy readability and comprehension - Updated text presented in a lively, continuous narrative - New center-spread "sidebar" feature presenting material in a fun, creative way - Excellent age-appropriate introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects - "Important Words" glossary clarifies subject-specific vocabulary - "Resources" section encourages independent study - Index makes navigating subject matter easy

Poms, those little dogs with the fluffy tails, romp happily through the pages of this title. Right off the bat, readers will meet tiny but courageous Ginger, an aging Pom with a failing heart, who saved her owner from a possible assault by lunging at an intruder and biting him on the ankle. To recognize her bravery, Ginger was inducted into the New Jersey Animal Hall of Fame in 1996. Pomeranian: Pom Pom Ado is a narrative treat for dog lovers ...

Protecting the environment can be as simple as thinking more about the food you buy and where it comes from. In Eating Green, kids will discover what qualities make food eco-friendly and how they can join in the movement to make their planet greener. Along the way, young environmentalists will be introduced to important concepts such as sustainability, organic, free-range, and grass-fed.

From the front lines of battle to the recovery process at home, Combat-Wounded Dogs shines a spotlight on real-life dog heroes that have been injured while serving their country during wartime. Kids will discover the role dogs play in the military and learn how they are treated when harmed in the line of duty. Readers will also learn about a new hospital that recently opened at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, that treats dogs wi...

- Clean new design for easy readability and comprehension- Updated text presented in a lively, continuous narrative- New center-spread "sidebar" feature presenting material in a fun, creative way- Excellent age-appropriate introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects- "Important Words" glossary clarifies subject-specific vocabulary- "Resources" section encourages independent study- Index makes navigating subject matter easy

- Clean new design for easy readability and comprehension- Updated text presented in a lively, continuous narrative- New center-spread "sidebar" feature presenting material in a fun, creative way- Excellent age-appropriate introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects- "Important Words" glossary clarifies subject-specific vocabulary- "Resources" section encourages independent study- Index makes navigating subject matter easy

- Clean new design for easy readability and comprehension- Updated text presented in a lively, continuous narrative- New center-spread "sidebar" feature presenting material in a fun, creative way- Excellent age-appropriate introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects- "Important Words" glossary clarifies subject-specific vocabulary- "Resources" section encourages independent study- Index makes navigating subject matter easy