Laura Hamilton Waxman

En la Segunda Guerra Mundial, Estados Unidos luch contra Jap n. En 1942, el presidente de los Estados Unidos firm una orden ejecutiva que obligaba a m s de cien mil estadounidenses de origen japon s a abandonar sus hogares. Estas personas inocentes, muchos de ellos ciudadanos estadounidenses, pasar an los siguientes a os encarcelados detr s de cercas de alambre de p as, en lo que el gobierno llam campos de internamiento. La vida en los campos era dif cil. Las personas extra aban sus hogares. Las barracas donde dorm an estaban fr as y sucias. La mayor parte del pa s cre a que eran criminales. No obstante, los estadounidenses de origen japon s encarcelados mantuvieron su coraje intacto. Aprende sobre estos valientes h roes, incluidos aquellos que lucharon por la justicia y la libertad. During World War II, the United States was battling Japan. In 1942 the president of the United States signed an executive order, forcing more than one hundred thousand Japanese Americans to leave their homes. These innocent people--many of them US citizens--would spend the next few years imprisoned behind barbed wire fences, in what the government called internment camps. Life in the camps was difficult. People were homesick. The barracks where they slept were cold and dirty. Most of the country believed they were criminals. But imprisoned Japanese Americans remained brave. Learn more about these courageous heroes, including those who fought for justice and freedom.

Readers follow along as the moon shifts from new to full and back again, learning the words for each lunar phase and how the sun's light creates the moon shapes they see in the sky.

Beginning readers explore each part of the day and night cycle, learning how the sun rises to create a new day and sets to give way to night.

Gaming used to be dominated by men, but some of the world's most popular streamers and esports players are women. Meet some of the women at the forefront of gaming and learn how they achieved success in this exciting high/low title.

At ninja competitions, athletes jump, climb, and flip their way through a twisted obstacle course. Explore the history behind the wild sport of ninja and its connection to ninja of the past.

Got a problem that needs fixing? Invent something From toy trucks to helpful apps, real-life kids have turned bright ideas into problem-solving inventions. Learn all about some amazing creations and their cool kid inventors. Read all about young trailblazers in the Kids in Charge series--part of the Lightning Bolt Books(R) collection. From starting their own businesses, to creating inventions, or finding success on stage, these cool kids do it all. Full of fun photos and exciting facts, Lightning Bolt Books(R) bring nonfiction topics to life

Want to run your own business? Whether you sell baked goods, design clothing, or have an idea for new technology, there are opportunities to start your own company everywhere. Learn how to do it from cool kids that have done it themselves Read all about young trailblazers in the Kids in Charge series--part of the Lightning Bolt Books(R) collection. From staring their own businesses to creating inventions or finding success on stage, these cool kids do it all. Full of fun photos and exciting facts, Lightning Bolt Books(R) bring nonfiction topics to life

At ninja competitions, athletes jump, climb, and flip their way through a twisted obstacle course. Explore the history behind the wild sport of ninja and its connection to ninja of the past.

Welcome to the wonderful world of teachers Did you know that teachers use many different tools to help students learn and grow? In this book, we'll take a closer look at some of those tools and how they're used. The words we've chosen are easy to understand and perfect for young readers. And, of course, there are plenty of awesome pictures that will show you what teachers do and what their tools look like. But we won't just be looking at pictures - we'll also be asking great questions that will help you think about how teachers help us learn and what you can do to be a great student. So get ready to learn all about the tools that teachers use, and how they help serve and support their community Teach emergent readers all about the tools that allow community helpers to get the job done. A fun, kid-friendly approach to a topic with strong curricular connections is sure to excite young readers.

Welcome to the wonderful world of teachers Did you know that teachers use many different tools to help students learn and grow? In this book, we'll take a closer look at some of those tools and how they're used. The words we've chosen are easy to understand and perfect for young readers. And, of course, there are plenty of awesome pictures that will show you what teachers do and what their tools look like. But we won't just be looking at pictures - we'll also be asking great questions that will help you think about how teachers help us learn and what you can do to be a great student. So get ready to learn all about the tools that teachers use, and how they help serve and support their community Teach emergent readers all about the tools that allow community helpers to get the job done. A fun, kid-friendly approach to a topic with strong curricular connections is sure to excite young readers.

Hey there Are you curious about what tools doctors use to help keep us healthy? In this book, we'll take a closer look at some of the tools that doctors use and what they're used for. The words we've chosen are easy to understand, so even new readers will be able to follow along. And of course, there are plenty of amazing pictures that will show you what happens during a visit to the doctor's office But we won't just be looking at pictures - we'll also be asking smart questions that will help you think about your own health and what you can do to stay healthy. So get ready to learn all about the tools that doctors use, and get excited for your next visit to the doctor Teach emergent readers all about the tools that allow community helpers to get the job done. A fun, kid-friendly approach to a topic with strong curricular connections is sure to excite young readers.

Welcome to the wonderful world of dentistry Did you know that dentists use all sorts of special tools to help keep our teeth healthy and strong? In this book, we'll take a closer look at some of those tools and how they're used. The words we've chosen are easy to understand, so even new readers will be able to follow along. And don't forget about the awesome pictures that will show you what happens during a visit to the dentist's office But we won't just be looking at pictures - we'll also be asking important questions that will help you think about your own dental health and how to keep your teeth in tip-top shape. So get ready to learn all about what happens at the dentist, and get excited for your next visit Teach emergent readers all about the tools that allow community helpers to get the job done. A fun, kid-friendly approach to a topic with strong curricular connections is sure to excite young readers.

Welcome to the exciting world of firefighting Did you know that firefighters use a lot of special tools to keep us safe and protect our communities from fires? In this book, we'll take a closer look at some of those tools and how they're used. The words we've chosen are easy to understand and perfect for young readers. And, of course, there are plenty of awesome pictures that will show you what firefighters do and what their tools look like. But we won't just be looking at pictures - we'll also be asking great questions that will help you think about how firefighters keep us safe and what you can do to stay safe in case of a fire. So get ready to learn all about the tools that firefighters use, and how they help keep our communities safe Teach emergent readers all about the tools that allow community helpers to get the job done. A fun, kid-friendly approach to a topic with strong curricular connections is sure to excite young readers.

Bogs, swamps, and marshes are all different types of wetlands. Many plants and animals rely on this biome for reproduction, safety, or simply a drink of water. Some need to adapt to this environment, like the mangrove trees that get oxygen by growing roots above the surface. Take a closer look at wetland critters and vegetation in this engaging title for developing readers!

For millions of years, forests have hosted complex life forms. Trees reach toward the sun as creatures of all shapes and sizes interact with their environment. Birds nestle on sturdy branches while non-flyers search for food and rest in the underbrush. This title will show young readers the importance of forests and how life thrives in these wooded areas!

Grasslands vary around the globe and are home to many life forms, including big cats and grazing animals. These sprawling fields are found on every single continent except Antarctica. Tropical savannahs and rolling prairies are just two different types of grasslands. Curious young learners are sure to discover that grasslands are a fascinating biome in this engaging title!

What is money and how do we use it? Simple text and fun photos compare the different kinds of things people buy. Critical-thinking questions encourage readers to think further about money and its uses.

Young readers will learn to distinguish between the things they really need (food and clothing) and the things they want (toys ) in this fun, fresh look at wants and needs.

This book for elementary readers outlines key dates and people that have influenced the information known today about this prehistoric dinosaur species, all tracked throughout the book on a timeline. It explores the history of the Triceratops' discovery, how it was a herbivore who used its frill for protection and to communicate with other dinosaurs.