Growing Kids

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was only 25 when he helped organize the Montgomery bus boycott and was soon organizing black people across the country in support of the right to vote, desegregation, and other basic civil rights. Maintaining nonviolent and peaceful tactics even when his life was threatened, King was also an advocate for the poor and spoke out against racial and economic injustice until his death - from an assassin's bullet - in 1968.

Hannah Steele loves living on Pelling, a tiny island near Seattle. She's always felt totally safe there. So when she's asked to babysit after school one day, it's no big deal. Zoe and Oscar are her next-door neighbors, and Hannah just took a babysitting class, which she's pretty sure makes her an expert. She isn't even worried that she left her inhaler at home. Then the shaking begins. The terrifying earthquake only lasts four minutes, but it changes everything.

When Levi wakes up to the sound of scratching at the bedroom window, he knows that the Worry Monster has come once again. But enough is enough! Levi wants to take a stand and his sister bravely joins him. Through valleys, over worry hills, through rivers, and a mist, to the waterfall and a mystical cave far away from his home, they embark on a quest to find a treasure chest that holds a green emerald that could unlock Levi's powers. Or will it? Can Levi tame his Worry Monster? Does Levi learn to overcome his fear and anxiety? Could it be that he has had the power inside him all along?

Spark your child's imagination with "Empowering Affirmations for Kids," a vibrant and inspiring book designed to build confidence and resilience in young minds. Through engaging pictures of boys and girls from diverse backgrounds engaging in engineering and technology, this book is a doorway to a world of innovation and creativity.

When her grandmother comes off the airplane in Houston from Pakistan, Mahnoor knows that having Dadi move in is going to disrupt everything about her life. She doesn’t have time to be Dadi’s unofficial babysitter—her journalism teacher has announced that their big assignment will be to film a documentary, which feels more like storytelling than what Maha would call “journalism.”

Our job is to teach them to make the right choice and more importantly, show that honesty is not just saying truth, honesty also means your actions are truthful too.

In this beautifully reimagined story by NSK Neustadt Laureate and New York Times best-selling author Cynthia Leitich Smith (Muscogee Creek), Native American Lily and English Wendy embark on a high-flying journey of magic, adventure, and courage to a fairy-tale island known as Neverland....

Looking for a fun and engaging way to teach your kids about sustainability and environmental activism? Look no further! This comprehensive guide offers tips and resources for incorporating eco-fiction into your children's learning experiences, including age-appropriate book recommendations, interdisciplinary lesson plans, and hands-on activities that inspire creativity and critical thinking. You'll also learn how eco-fiction can inspire children to become environmental stewards and take action to protect the planet.

Skye Nickson’s world changed forever when her dad went on the run with her brother, Finn. It’s been four years without Finn’s jokes, four years without her father’s old soul music, and four years of Skye filling in as Rent-a-Finn on his MIA birthdays for their mom. Finn’s birthday is always difficult, but at least Skye has her best friends, Reece and Jax, to lean on, even if Reece has started acting too cool for them. But this year is different because after Finn’s birthday, they get a call that he’s finally been found.

Benjamin Banneker STEM Academy is the top middle school in Denver. Let’s just say the kids are . . . competitive. When Principal Yee announces the start of an epic Team Competition for the school, Frederick Douglass Zezzmer knows that trophy’s got his name on it. That’ll show his sports-obsessed Dad that he’s worthy, right? Only problem is, it’s a TEAM competition … and Doug isn’t so great working in a team environment (except with his best friend Huey, of course).

Ross Burach's hilarious, tongue-in-cheek exploration of metamorphosis will make you flutter with glee, while also providing real facts about how caterpillars transform into butterflies.

Would you like to inspire your son to grow into a brave, confident, and disciplined young man? Are you looking for a way to help him discover his innate strength and courage while teaching him important values for the road ahead? Through 10 empowering stories for boys ages 8-12, your son will meet young heroes just like him, so he can learn from how they face setbacks, overcome challenges, and learn the importance of discipline, perseverance, and gratitude.

Heading to the hospital for surgery can be a big adventure, but it can also be pretty daunting — especially for kids. Getting Ready for My Surgery is here to help! This book is like a friendly guide, taking you by the hand and showing you exactly what you can expect, from the moment you step into the hospital to the happy moment when it's all done.

When Theo's photography project is mysteriously vandalized at school, there are five suspected students who all say, "It wasn't me." Theo just wants to forget about the humiliating incident, but his favorite teacher is determined to get to the bottom of it and has the six of them come into school over vacation to talk. She calls it "Justice Circle". The six students - the Nerd, the Princess, the Jock, the Screw Up, the Weirdo, and the Nobody - think of it as detention. A.k.a. their worst nightmare. That is until they realize they might get along after all, despite their differences.

Charlie has been having nightmares. Eyes watching him in the night, claws on his chest, holding him down. His dreams have been haunted for years, ever since German bombs rained down on London, taking his father’s life, taking his city’s spirit, taking his beloved brother, Theo, off to war in France. Now Charlie is left to take care of his grandpa Fitz while his mother works, waiting for the day when Theo will come home. And with World War II nearly won, that day is almost here. Grandpa Fitz warns Charlie that soldiers sometimes come back missing a piece of themselves.

In today's fast-paced, digital world, teaching children about money is more important than ever. But let's face it: financial literacy for children can be tedious, confusing, and hard to explain. What if there was a way to make learning about money fun, engaging, and empowering?

"Growing Up Bilingüe" captures the heartwarming, funny, and insightful moments of two bilingual siblings growing up in a multicultural family. This decade-long collection of spontaneous remarks celebrates children's innocence and creativity while showcasing the benefits of bilingual education and the richness of cultural diversity. Perfect for parents, guardians, children, and anyone who cherishes the magic found in childhood, this book offers charming stories of the unique experiences of growing up bilingual.

From Grammy Award-winning singer Ashanti comes an empowering story about a girl who learns to love her unique name.

¡Nelson y Kenny quieren subirse a todas las atracciones! Sin embargo, después de probar el nuevo invento de la abuela, ¡encogen tanto que no pueden ir a ninguna parte! Por suerte, Nelson y Kenny idean un plan para volver a ser más altos... ¡mucho, muuuucho más altos!

Anna Dewdney's best-selling book series is now a Netflix original animated series! This charming title introduces listeners and viewers to Llama, his Mama, and all of their friends who appear on the show.