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Discover the inspiring true story of Isatou Ceesay, an African woman who started a recycling movement to combat the pollution caused by plastic bags in her community.For years, plastic bags were a cheap and convenient option for carrying goods in Njau, Gambia. However, when these bags broke or were no longer needed, they were carelessly discarded, leading to an unsightly accumulation of plastic waste alongside roads. The stagnant water in the bags provided a breeding ground for mosquitoes and diseases, while the burning of bags left behind a foul smell. The bags also strangled gardens, killed livestock, and polluted the environment.Isatou Ceesay decided to take action, and she began to collect the plastic bags and recycle them into something new. Her efforts not only helped to clean up the environment, but also provided income for women in her community who had been struggling to make ends meet.This powerful and moving book showcases the impact of one person's determination and ingenui

Combines rhyming text and engaging illustrations in an introduction to the concept of alliteration that offers skill-reinforcing examples in colorful print surrounded by whimsical feline characters. S

When her mother remarries again, high schooler Clare has no choice but to spend time with her biological father, Richard, at his home on Cape Cod, where she begins to understand him and learn that she

During World War I, British and American ships were painted with bold colors and crazy patterns from bow to stern. Why would anyone put such eye-catching designs on ships?Desperate to protect ships fr

"Mallory's family is headed to the Grand Canyon. Mallory is looking forward to the road trip--until she finds out that her snobby cousin Kate will be coming along. Is it a recipe for disaster?"--

Explores the experience of immigrants who came to America in the twenty-first century, celebrating the diversity of the country and hope for the future.

"Og the giant is a friend to many animals, but is otherwise grumpy because he can't find a bed big enough to support him. Noah enlists Og's help gathering animals for the ark, and in return, Og is rew

A granddaughter recounts the reasons why her grandmother is hard to love--and why she loves her anyway.

Asks young readers to identify the occupation of each community helper from the type of tasks they perform and explains how these helpers work together to keep communities clean and safe and people he

Alex has always identified herself as a baseball player, the daughter of a winning coach, but when she realizes that is not enough she begins to come to terms with her adoption and her race.

Celebrates the foods that a busy chef provides to all the performers in the circus, including the animals.

When Max's parents decide he is ready to give up his toy dog and take care of a real puppy, Max is thrilled to bring Monty home, but the first night the puppy behaves very badly and it seems nothing w

"Lenny the lion loves his grandpa, King Lion. But when King Lion starts to forget things, Lenny begins to worry. He can't understand why grandpa keeps getting muddled and doesn't want to play any more

After days of being in a cave with the rest of his herd due to torrential rains, Elmer the patchwork elephant is ready for some time alone, but first he must get help to rescue Young Elephant from an

On the Sabbath, a lion searches for his animal friends to wish them "Shabbat Shalom!"

When huntsmen, mountaineers, and other adventurers fail to bring the king a silver-scaled moon dragon, little Alina not only locates the beautiful, singing creatures, she determines to protect their s

Migs' first day of school gets off to a rough start, but he overcomes his shyness to ask for help from his new classmates and makes the day special for everyone.

Examines how a team of scientists and historians unearthed a Maryland homestead from the 1600s and details the painstaking work required to restore the ruin to its former glory.

After losing his virginity to an older girl who dumps him at the end of summer, Sean decides to join the Marines, but first he must get through his senior year of high school.

David learned from his grandfather to be a sofer, or scribe, and to care for the Torah scrolls that he receives, no matter their condition, until one day he assembles a complete scroll from pieces dam

"Little Bear doesn't want to go to sleep, so he tries everything he can think of to distract his father. In the end it's an exhausted dad who falls asleep"--

When Howard B. Wigglebottom is not invited to Ali's picnic party because he likes to start fights with the other kids, Howard's grandmother teaches him how to get along with others.

Howard hires Ms. Owlee to help his friends learn manners ahead of the Pup Scouts' Good Manners competition.

Presents the concept of suffixes to young readers by using rhyming text and colorful characters.

Howard's friend Buzz is unhappy, so Howard tries to discover what is wrong with Buzz and how he can help.

Rhymes from Brian P. Cleary and comical illustrations from Brian Gable pair up to introduce readers to comparatives and superlatives, forms of describing words that compare two or more things. The eve

Grover and Big Bird are in a hurry to get to the Passover seder, but uh, oh! -- there are many delays. Rescued by Moishe Oofnik in his sloppy jalopy, they arrive just in time to ask the Four Questions

This book explains to 4-8 year olds in a simple playful way how to work with fear issues. The eleventh book in the award winning Howard B. Wigglebottom series. Educator and counselor approved. Tips an

Gabriel's first attempt at magic lands him in time out, but then he follows his mother's advice to use magic to do good deeds, surprising her and his little sister.

When Howard B. Wigglebottom gets lost and separated from his family on the way to his cousin's house for Christmas, he finds new friends that teach him to appreciate what he has and how to share.

From the age of 5, little Marcel Marceau knew he wanted to be a silent actor, just like Charlie Chaplin; when World War II intervened, he joined the Resistance, helping to save Jewish children during

After becoming lonely, a rare Beast sets out on a journey to find others like himself.

On his way to return his grandmother's umbrella, Milo has a series of unlikely adventures, some more fortunate than others.

Ruby invites everyone to a grand Valentine's Day party at her mountaintop home, but when a blizzard keeps her guests away, she decides to take the carefully planned party into town.

Throughout the day when Howard B. Wigglebottom faces choices about whether to tell the truth or not, he sometimes makes the wrong choice, but soon his guilt starts to feel like a monkey on his back ur

After a rockfall blocks the hippos' river and they move to the river where the elephants live, Elmer convinces the elephants to help move the rocks so that the hippos can return home.

When Ruth and her parents take a motor trip from Chicago to Alabama to visit her grandma, they rely on a pamphlet called "The Green Book" to find places that will serve them; a real guide, "The Green

When Howard B. Wigglebottom has trouble managing his anger and gets in trouble at school, his friend Ali helps him figure out how to back away and feel better.

Believing her stuffed bear to be a devoted companion who uses karate to protect her from the monsters that roam in the night, Bella is challenged to be brave on her own when her bear goes missing.

Asked to help Rose, a young elephant, find her way back to the herd, Elmer and his cousin, Wilbur, are astonished to discover that Rose is pink, a finding that teaches them about being different and