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There are many forms of art, and all of them have changed over time. In literature, dance, and fine arts, artists and writers have shared Black life, culture, and history. Many of them have broken barriers and inspired future generations. Celebrate the artists and writers who have excelled in the past and present, including author Jason Reynolds, dancer Misty Copeland, artist Kehinde Wiley, and poet Nikki Giovanni.

The FIRST book in the Nick's Adventures Series.Nick decides what he wants to be when he grows up, and also decides to build a spaceship. After collecting the supplies and drawing the plans, He builds a spaceship in his dreams and goes on a wild, imaginative adventure into space This book is perfect for children age 3-8 and full of vibrant illustrations that will capture any child's attention."....Who knows where your imagination may take you ...Nick's Spaceship Adventure is a fun children's adventure that encourages imagination and creativity.....The illustrations were eye-catching and very attractive for young readers...."-ReadersFavorite (five-star review)...this book Nick's Spaceship Adventure] can be a big inspiration for kids. Nick's story tells them that they can be whatever they would like, even a space explorer... -OnlineBookClub.org

The second book in the Nick's Adventures series.A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THIS BOOK WILL BE DONATED TO THE PHILIPPINE EAGLE FOUNDATION, AN ORGANIZATION THAT HELPS TO PROTECT THE CRITICALLY ENDANGERED PHILIPPINE EAGLE FROM EXTINCTION.Nick is creating something new. Something big and colorful. He is painting a picture of his favorite bird-the endangered Philippine eagle. But as he paints, he drifts off to sleep... He dreams he is in a wild rainforest-the home of the Philippine eagle. And he has a mission to accomplish. As a result, Nick soars into the air and scans the rainforest below. Can Nick accomplish his mission? And will he finish his masterpiece? Check out the author online at his website: www.elliottsmithbooks.com

Greta har äntligen fått en skejtboard. Men när hon åker i skejtparken ramlar hon, och klasskompisen Felix retar henne. Greta blir ledsen och går hem igen. Hon ska aldrig mer skejta! Så flyttar skejtaren Vilma in i huset intill. Hon och Greta blir snabbt vänner. Snart är det dags för Greta att ta fram brädan igen. Oavsett sport - allt kräver träning! Vänner i skejtparken är en lättläst sportbok med fokus på att lära, ha roligt och få vänner. Den har lite text och härliga fyrfärgsbilder på varje sida. I samma serie finns även boken Allt för laget!. Författaren Elliott Smith är före detta sportjournalist. När han är ledig sportar han med sina två barn, går på bio och samlar på allt som har med football-laget Pittsburgh Steelers att göra. Amanda Erb är utbildad illustratör och bor i Boston. Förutom att illustrera böcker, har hon designat bland annat leksaker. När hon är ledig spelar hon gärna fotboll, lär sig spanska och läser.

Jamal älskar att köra fort med sin BMX. Han går med i en BMX-klubb, och snart inser han att det behövs mycket mer än fart för att vinna tävlingar. I laget finns också Aron. Han lär Jamal hur man hoppar, och Jamal lär honom hur man kör riktigt fort. Kan de två hitta ett sätt att vinna?Oavsett om man skejtar, går på gymnastik eller kör BMX - allt kräver träning! Precis som läsning kräver träning. SSerien Sportberättelser fokuserar på att ha roligt, få nya vänner och att lära sig mer om det man är intresserad av. Det är lite text och härliga fyrfärgsbilder på varje sida för att locka till läsning.Författaren Elliott Smith är före detta sportjournalist. När han är ledig sportar han med sina två barn, går på bio och samlar på allt som har med football-laget Pittsburgh Steelers att göra. Amanda Erb är utbildad illustratör och bor i Boston. Förutom att illustrera böcker, har hon designat bland annat leksaker. När hon är ledig spelar hon gärna fotboll, lär sig spanska och läser.

This Book "The Land of Lure: A Story of the Columbia River Basin" has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

This exciting book provides an overview of the life and career of football star Davante Adams. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of colorful photos make reading simple and exciting. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.

The US government forced Japanese Americans to live in US incarceration camps during World War II (1939-1945). Through photographs from the past and present, discover how fear and racism led to the incarceration camps, what life in the camps was like, and what happened after Japanese Americans left the camps. Then learn about US incarceration camps' connection to modern issues and see how people are making sure this difficult time in history is never forgotten or repeated. Read Woke(TM) Books are created in partnership with Cicely Lewis, the Read Woke librarian. Inspired by a belief that knowledge is power, Read Woke Books seek to amplify the voices of people of the global majority (people who are of African, Arab, Asian, and Latin American descent and identify as not white), provide information about groups that have been disenfranchised, share perspectives of people who have been underrepresented or oppressed, challenge social norms and disrupt the status quo, and encourage readers to take action in their community.

Among similar countries, the United States has a unique problem with gun violence. Gun-related deaths and injuries happen at high rates every year. Debates over how to reduce gun violence center around defining Second Amendment rights, different ideas of freedom, and which reforms to enact. Learn how organizations and governments are working to stop gun violence; which laws, regulations, and technology could effect change; and how young activists are fighting for public safety. Read Woke(TM) Books are created in partnership with Cicely Lewis, the Read Woke librarian. Inspired by a belief that knowledge is power, Read Woke Books seek to amplify the voices of people of the global majority (people who are of African, Arab, Asian, and Latin American descent and identify as not white), provide information about groups that have been disenfranchised, share perspectives of people who have been underrepresented or oppressed, challenge social norms and disrupt the status quo, and encourage readers to take action in their community.

Bollen är rund, men vem är bäst? Mia Hamm och Marta Vieira da Silva är två av världens bästa fotbollsspelare. Båda är anfallare och har spelat i de största turneringarna. Hamm är känd för sin snabbhet. Marta har ett otroligt fotarbete. Men vem av dem är bäst? Den som älskar sport och statistik om sport kommer att älska Sport-legendarer. Det är serien som ställer två superstjärnor inom samma sport mot varandra, och jämför deras otroliga bedrifter och prestationer. Efter herr-fotbollens Messi vs Ronaldo och basketens LeBron vs Jordan är det dags att jämföra några av de starkast lysande stjärnorna inom dam-fotbollen. Hegas lättlästa böcker väcker läslusten hos barn och unga.

Throughout history and into the modern day, people have moved from place to place to flee danger and seek out better lives. But immigrants and refugees often meet harsh realities on their journeys. Learn about immigration and refugee resettlement within the United States and throughout the world. Follow both historical and recent large migrations, understand the challenges of life in a new country, and see how activists fight for immigrants' and refugees' rights. Read Woke(TM) Books are created in partnership with Cicely Lewis, the Read Woke librarian. Inspired by a belief that knowledge is power, Read Woke Books seek to amplify the voices of people of the global majority (people who are of African, Arab, Asian, and Latin American descent and identify as not white), provide information about groups that have been disenfranchised, share perspectives of people who have been underrepresented or oppressed, challenge social norms and disrupt the status quo, and encourage readers to take action in their community.

After the traumas of slavery and the Civil War came the Reconstruction era. Lasting from 1865 to 1877, the period saw huge gains made as Black people built political power and established schools, churches, and newspapers. Still, racism and resentments from the war meant that Reconstruction left a complicated legacy. Read this book to learn how formerly enslaved people built new lives and, even in the face of racist backlash, persisted in the fight for equality. Read Woke(TM) Books are created in partnership with Cicely Lewis, the Read Woke librarian. Inspired by a belief that knowledge is power, Read Woke Books seek to amplify the voices of people of the global majority (people who are of African, Arab, Asian, and Latin American descent and identify as not white), provide information about groups that have been disenfranchised, share perspectives of people who have been underrepresented or oppressed, challenge social norms and disrupt the status quo, and encourage readers to take action in their community.

The Civil War (1861-1865) was a pivotal time in US history. During the war, the nation was divided over the institution of slavery. While the Union, made up of Northern states, fought to end slavery in the US, the Confederacy, made up of Southern states, fought to keep slavery. Many women, people of color, and people from other underrepresented groups spoke out against injustice and supported causes they believed in. They also worked as doctors, nurses, soldiers, and more. Learn about the hidden heroes who made great contributions during the difficult era of the Civil War.

Comparado con pa ses similares, Estados Unidos tiene un problema nico de violencia con armas de fuego. Todos los a os se producen altos ndices de muertes y lesiones relacionadas con las armas de fuego. Los debates sobre c mo reducir la violencia con armas de fuego se centran en la definici n de los derechos de la Segunda Enmienda, diferentes ideas sobre la libertad y qu reformas promulgar. Aprende m s sobre c mo est n trabajando las organizaciones y los gobiernos para detener la violencia con armas de fuego, sobre las leyes, las reglamentaciones y la tecnolog a que podr an afectar el cambio y sobre c mo la juventud activista est luchando por la seguridad p blica. Among similar countries, the United States has a unique problem with gun violence. Gun-related deaths and injuries happen at high rates every year. Debates over how to reduce gun violence wrestle with defining Second Amendment rights, different ideas of freedom, and which reforms to enact. Learn how organizations and governments are working to stop gun violence; which laws, regulations, and technology could effect change; and how young activists are fighting for public safety. Read Woke(TM) Books are created in partnership with Cicely Lewis, the Read Woke librarian. Inspired by a belief that knowledge is power, Read Woke Books seek to amplify the voices of people of the global majority (people who are of African, Arab, Asian, and Latin American descent and identify as not white), provide information about groups that have been disenfranchised, share perspectives of people who have been underrepresented or oppressed, challenge social norms and disrupt the status quo, and encourage readers to take action in their community.

Los opioides son sustancias que las personas han tomado durante siglos para aliviar el dolor, pero tambi n son altamente adictivas. En los ltimos a os, se ha visto en Estados Unidos un n mero creciente de personas adictas a los opioides y que mueren a causa de ellos, lo que origina una crisis sanitaria que los m dicos y las comunidades trabajan mucho por resolver. Conoce de qu manera Estados Unidos se convirti en el pa s con mayor consumo diario de opi ceos del mundo, c mo ha afectado la situaci n a las personas y las familias y qu se est n haciendo para tratar la epidemia. Opioids are drugs that people have taken for centuries to alleviate pain, but they are also highly addictive. In the past several years, the United States has seen a growing number of people addicted to and dying from opioids, creating a health crisis that doctors and communities are working hard to solve. Learn how the United States became the world leader in daily opioid use, how the situation has impacted individuals and families, and what people are doing to treat the epidemic. Read Woke(TM) Books are created in partnership with Cicely Lewis, the Read Woke librarian. Inspired by a belief that knowledge is power, Read Woke Books seek to amplify the voices of people of the global majority (people who are of African, Arab, Asian, and Latin American descent and identify as not white), provide information about groups that have been disenfranchised, share perspectives of people who have been underrepresented or oppressed, challenge social norms and disrupt the status quo, and encourage readers to take action in their community.

En Estados Unidos, la cantidad de dinero que las personas ganan por hacer el mismo trabajo no siempre es la misma. Hasta hace poco no era ilegal pagarles m s a los hombres que a las mujeres por el mismo trabajo, y la historia de racismo del pa s ha dado origen a grandes disparidades en el acceso a la riqueza entre las personas blancas y las negras, que persisten a n en el siglo XXI. Conoce c mo se origin la desigualdad en los ingresos, por qu es un problema y las maneras en las que las personas luchan por la equidad. In America, the amount of money people earn for doing the same job isn't always equal. The United States only recently made it illegal to pay men more than women for the same job, and the country's history of racism has created big wealth gaps between white and Black people that persist in the twenty-first century. Learn how income inequality originated, why it is a problem, and the ways people are fighting for an equal playing field. Read Woke(TM) Books are created in partnership with Cicely Lewis, the Read Woke librarian. Inspired by a belief that knowledge is power, Read Woke Books seek to amplify the voices of people of the global majority (people who are of African, Arab, Asian, and Latin American descent and identify as not white), provide information about groups that have been disenfranchised, share perspectives of people who have been underrepresented or oppressed, challenge social norms and disrupt the status quo, and encourage readers to take action in their community.