Christine A. Platt

"Helen Keller became a celebrated author, educator, and activist who believed in equality for people with disabilities. Before she made history as the first deaf and blind person to graduate from college, Helen was a smart kid who loved learning. She overcame many challenges to learn how to read, write, and talk. She spoke up for other people with disabilities so they could get equal rights. Explore how Helen Keller went from being a young girl in...

"Frankie's mama is leaving to cover a breaking news story. Frankie, Papa, and Frankie's teenage sister, Raven, are all proud of Mama, even though they miss her when she's away. But Frankie has a great idea: she can make her own news show! After all, Mama has told her that news is happening around her all the time. With a little assistance from her friends--including her doll Farrah, Robert the toy robot, and her tabby cat, Nina Simone--Frankie prepares...

"This title introduces readers to Cleopatra and how she became a shero and one of the most famous female rulers of all time" --www.abdobooks.com

¡Ana y Andrew están aprendiendo a toca el violín! Al principio es divertido. Cuando empiezan a perder interés, aprenden de un afroamericano importante sobre la importancia de practicar." -- "Ana & Andrew are learning to play the violin! They are excited to join the youth orchestra. At first it is fun. But when they start to lose interest, Ana & Andrew learn from an important African American about the importance of practicing."--Publisher's description...

"This title introduces readers to Sacagawea and how she became a shero for one of America's most famous expeditions. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO."--provided by publisher.

Para el Mes de la Historia Negra, Ana y Andrew se unen a un grupo de investigación en el Centro Comunitario. ¡Aprenden muchas cosas interesantes sobre Martin Luther King, Jr! Más tarde, hacen realidad uno de los sueños famosos de Martin. For Black History Month, Ana & Andrew join a research group at the Community Center. They learn many interesting things about Martin Luther King Jr.! Later, with the help of some other children, they make one...

Ana & Andrew are finally old enough to play team sports! Andrew tries out for the baseball team. When he is nervous before his first game, Papa tells him to think of Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play modern Major League Baseball.

¡Papá sorprende a Ana y Andrew con un viaje de un día a Harlem en la ciudad de Nueva York! Visitan lugares donde vivieron, escribieron y tocaron famosos artistas afroamericanos durante el Renacimiento de Harlem. De camino a casa, ¡hacen algo de arte por su cuenta! Papa surprises Ana & Andrew with a day trip to Harlem in New York City, where they learn about artists from the Harlem Renaissance. Later, they make their own art. --Title page verso....

"This title introduces readers to Joan of Arc and how she became France's shero by delivering the country from English domination." -- page [4] of cover.

"It's Spring Break! During Carnival, Ana & Andrew travel to visit their family on the island of Trinidad. They love watching the parade and dancing to the music. This year, they learn how their ancestors helped create the holiday!"-- "¡Son las vacaciones de primavera! Durante el Carnaval, Ana & Andrew viajan para visitar a su familia en la isla de Trinidad. Les encanta ver el desfile y bailar con la música. ¡Este año, aprenden cómo sus antepasados...