New Releases by Gwendolyn Hooks

Follow along with two girls as they find themselves in the middle of a civil rights demonstration, and find out how the fight for equality changed the country forever. Joyce Jenkins has recently moved to a new town with her family, and she will soon be attending a segregated school for the first time. Meanwhile, Connie Underwood is trying to figure out what her twin brothers are planning in secret. Readers (Ages 7-9) will follow along with the two girls as they find themselves in the middle of a civil rights demonstration, and find out how the fight for equality changed the country forever.

A bold and brightly colored illustrated biography of Wangari Maathai who founded the Green Belt Movement and was the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. This picture book tells the inspiring story of Wangari Maathai, women’s rights activist and one of the first environmental warriors. Wangari began the Green Belt Movement in Kenya in the 1960s, which focused on planting trees, environmental conservation, and women’s rights. She inspired thousands across Africa to plant 30 million trees in 30 years and was the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.

Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about the Underground Railroad and Black Americans'' struggle for freedom. Perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale''s Hazardous Tales. Before the Civil War, there was a crack team of abolitionists who used quilts and signal lanterns to guide enslaved people to freedom. RIGHT? WRONG! The truth is, the Underground Railroad wasn''t very organized, and most freedom seekers were on their own. With a mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels, acclaimed author Kate Messner and coauthor and Brown Bookshelf contributor Gwendolyn Hooks deliver the whole truth about the Underground Railroad. Discover the nonfiction series that smashes everything you thought you knew about history!

Andy is having a Halloween party for the Pet Club. All of his friends and their pets are going to dress up. However, Andy doesn''t have a costume for his pet fish, Nibbles. What kind of costume will work for a fish?

"Soon after American colonists had won independence from Great Britain, Ona Judge was fighting for her own freedom from one of America''s most famous founding fathers, George Washington. George and Martha Washington valued Ona as one of their most skilled and trustworthy slaves, but she would risk everything to achieve complete freedom. Born into slavery at Mount Vernon, Ona seized the opportunity to escape when she was brought to live in the President''s Mansion in Philadelphia. Ona fled to New Hampshire and started a new life. But the Washingtons wouldn''t give up easily. After her escape, Ona became the focus of a years-long manhunt, led by America''s first president. Gwendolyn Hooks'' vivid and detailed prose captures the danger, uncertainty, and persistence Ona Judge experienced during and after her heroic escape."--Provided by publisher.

This poetry anthology, edited by Miranda Paul, explores a wide range of ways to be grateful (from gratitude for a puppy to gratitude for family to gratitude for the sky) with poems by a diverse group of contributors, including Joseph Bruchac, Margarita Engle, Cynthia Leitich Smith, Naomi Shihab Nye, Charles Waters, and Jane Yolen.

Five friends from diverse backgrounds learn how to navigate common childhood challenges, new experiences, and the world around them in the realistic and kid-friendly Confetti Kids early chapter books.In this story, Padma is excited about meeting new people at school. Making friends comes easily to her, but she soon discovers that it can be hard for others. When she notices a boy sitting by himself every day, Padma enlists her friends to create a buddy bench, where kids can go if they need a friend.

At the public garden, Lily an dher friends learn what plants need in order to grow. Discover all the delicious fruits and vegetables they plant!

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: When Bobby goes off on his own, his sister decides to teach him a lesson. Safety: Buddy Systems.

This title is part of Pearson''s Bug Club - the first whole-school reading programme that joins books and an online reading world to teach today''s children to read. In this Grey A (KS2) level book: When the islanders notice that the porpoises are getting sick, Professor Q immediately calls in the Science Squad! Can Jada, Kate, Cam, and Reggie use their scientific and observation skills to find out what.......or who.......is making the porpoises unwell?

Henry''s drum practice at home is too loud so he goes outside and when he sees his friends playing jump rope he figures out a way to play drums and play with his friends.

In this early chapter book, part of the Confetti Kids series, the neighborhood is having a block party and Padma worries that her friends won''t like her mom''s lentil soup.

The life story of Vivien Thomas, an African American surgical technician who developed the first procedure used to perform open-heart surgery on children.

"Leona Mitchell was a regular little girl growing up in Enid, Oklahoma, except that she sang in the church choir at the age of 4, performed solos at the age of 8, and directed the choir at the age of 14. She always thought she was a good singer, even when her brothers teased her that she could not sing. When LEona sang for the first time in her high school choir class, she began to realize her voice might be something special. With the help of Mrs. Priebe, the choir director, Leona stepped into the world of opera. She went from a good singer to an opera star, traveling the world, sprinkling her sparkle on audiences everywhere, including the Prince''s Palace in Monaco."--Publisher''s description

Lucy feels lost at gymnastics without her pet rat Ajax.

Lucy throws her pet rat, Ajax, a birthday party, but she forgets to get a cake for her friends.

Kayla''s cat, Daisy, is missing, so she calls her friends. Soon enough the entire Pet Club is on the case.

The Pet Club has a pet wash to earn some money.

It''s pet day at school, and Jake is really excited. His dog, Buddy, has so many cool tricks. But when it''s time for Buddy to perform, not much happens.

Something is eating Daisy''s cat food. Kayla calls the Pet Club to help solve the case.

Andy is having a Halloween party for the Pet Club. All of his friends and their pets are going to dress up. However, Andy doesn''t have a costume for his pet fish, Nibbles. What kind of costume will work for a fish?

A young girl goes shopping for shoes but will she find just the right pair?

Andy worries about sleeping in a tent alone when he goes camping with the Pet Club.

This Book Uses The Ocean As A Backdrop To Define Food Webs And Identifying The Animals Who Act As Predator, Prey, Or Both.

The Question Of Who Eats What In A Freshwater Habitat Is Answered In This Book About Food Webs.

Provides Detailed And Interesting Information About Organisms And Their Place In The Food Web In The Arctic.

Keisha en Valeri zijn elkaars beste vriendinnen. Maar Keisha wordt jaloers als Valeri met een nieuwe meisje aankomt, want iedereen weet dat "drie is te veel". Met korte teksten en kleurrijke illustraties.

The classmates of a new boy at school find that, although he is in a wheelchair, he can do what they do.