Jody Jensen Shaffer
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"When Kong-sang was a young boy in Hong Kong, he enjoyed practicing martial arts with his dad but hated going to school. He was eventually enrolled in the China Drama Academy, where he improved his martial arts skills and became a stuntman. That training led to a successful career as an actor. Kong-sang, now known as Jackie Chan, never gave up on his passion for screwball physical comedy. Luckily for Jackie, his determination paid off. His humor and...
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Juneteenth, also called Freedom Day and Emancipation Day, commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States. Readers will discover the history behind the day and find out ways to celebrate on their own. Additional features to aid comprehension include activities and poetry, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.
5) Taylor Swift
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
©2013
Language
English
Description
This book tells about the life and career of country music star Taylor Swift.
Author
Publisher
Nancy Paulsen Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Rocky, only a pebble, is determined to be as great as his famous relatives, so he travels from one family member to another until he finds the spot where he can make a big difference. Includes facts about types of rocks, the famous rocks mentioned, and Mount Rushmore.
17) Librarians
Author
Series
Publisher
Wonder Books, an imprint of The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Librarians are a vital part of our communities. They guide people to the right information, but just how do they do this important job? This book features photos and information through easy-to-read text that allows readers a peek behind the scenes at this interesting job. Additional features include a table of contents, informational captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, a Think-About-It section, and...
18) Chimpanzees
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"Learn more about chimpanzees, how they use their cleverness to survive, and how they are astonishing scientists with their surprising smarts."--
19) Grizzly bear
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
This book describes the physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, and habitats of Grizzly bear.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Company
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
You may know that Demi Lovato is a chart-topping singer and a talented actress. But did you know that she: • got her start on the small screen playing Angela on the kids' TV show Barney & Friends? • was bullied in school and now works hard as a spokesperson to try to put an end to bullying? • has overcome incredible personal challenges to become the successful star she is today? Want to know more about the life of this amazing artist? Read on...