Algorithm of Words

Words are powerful. Words spread truth. Words turn to action. Words matter in this lyrical account of the White Rose Resistance.The White Rose Resistance was the German student movement that used the power of the written word to speak out against the Nazis during World War II. They worked in secret to distribute leaflets condemning the government's actions at a time when doing so meant putting your life at risk.The story follows siblings Hans and Sophie Scholl, who were instrumental members of the resistance. Words Matter transports readers through the world the siblings inhabited, from their idyllic childhood to becoming leaders in the Hitler Youth groups; the Nuremberg Rally; witnessing the arrests and murders of innocent people; and finally emerging as leaders of the White Rose Resistance -- while still believing in the goodness that lived in the hearts of the German people.Written in verse and strikingly illustrated for middle-grade readers, Words Matter brings to life an unforgett

This sight words box of twelve books is perfect for young fans of Eric Carle!The World of Eric Carle meets sight words in this twelve-book boxed set just right for young, emergent readers. Sight words, or "high-frequency words," are words that appear often in written text. The more easily that young children are able to recognize each word, the more fluently they are able to read and comprehend. With the recognizable and timeless illustrations Eric Carle is known for, this set is sure to appeal to families who are ready to introduce sight words, or those looking for a collection of quick, simple stories!World of Eric Carle has partnered with educational consultant Wiley Blevins, who brings his thirty-plus years of curriculum and educational expertise to each book created for this boxed set.