Most Popular Books by Larry Dane Brimner

A brief overview of the sport of speed skating including its history, equipment, categories of events, and memorable performances by speed skaters at the Olympic games.

A child describes some of the sights and sounds of summer.

In the nineteen fifties and early sixties, Birmingham, Alabama, became known as Bombingham. At the center of this violent time in the fight for civil rights, and standing at opposite ends, were Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth and Eugene "Bull" Connor. From his pulpit, Shuttlesworth agitated for racial equality, while Commissioner Connor fought for the status quo. Relying on court documents, police and FBI reports, newspapers, interviews, and photographs, author Larry Dane Brimner first covers each man''s life and then brings them together to show how their confrontation brought about significant change to the southern city. The author worked closely with Birmingham''s Civil Rights Institute as well as with Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth and his wife to bring together this Robert F. Sibert Honor Book, ALA Notable Children''s book, and Kirkus Reviews Best Children''s Book of the Year.

This important yet little-known civil rights story focuses on Roberto Alvarez, a student whose 1931 court battle against racism and school segregation in Lemon Grove, California, is considered the first time an immigrant community used the courts to successfully fight injustice. A must-read for young activists, or for anyone interested in standing up for what''s right. Roberto Alvarez’s world changed the day he could no longer attend Lemon Grove Grammar School in the small, rural community where he lived near San Diego, California. He and the other Mexican American students were told they had to go to a new, separate school—one where they would not hold back the other students. But Roberto and the other students and their families believed the new school’s real purpose was to segregate, to separate. They didn’t think that was right, or just, or legal. Based on true events, this picture book by Sibert award-winning author Larry Dane Brimner and Pura Belpré honor award-winning illustrator Maya Gonzalez follows Roberto and the other immigrant families on their journey.

Briefly discusses the international competition in winter sports, beginning with the Nordic Games in 1908, and describes some of the sports involved, including skiing, ice hockey, skating, and bobsledding.

A look at the passion and courage of civil rights leader Bayard Rustin.

Illustrates the various styles of skiing, from cross-country to downhill, as well as kinds of equipment and clothing.

A young child describes the sights and sounds of autumn, including the "Chop! Chop!" of the woodcutter and the changing colors of the leaves.

Larry learns the difference between loud and quiet while getting to know his newborn sister.

Gay and lesbian teenagers relate their experiences regarding the discovery and acceptance of their sexual orientation.

Although her neighbors are reluctant to listen to her play the fiddle, Nana persists and her hog steals the show.

Ace enters a mountain bike race in this fast-paced, STEM-themed early reader! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic''s early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow! Ace polishes up her mountain bike and prepares for the big bike race! She oils the chain and tests the brakes. Then the race begins! But Ace''s bike chain comes off the sprocket and then she needs to patch a tire! Will she be able to fix her bike and find her way to the finish line? With Larry Dane Brimner''s simple text and Kaylani Juanita''s full-color artwork on every page, this fast-paced, action-packed book is perfect for new readers!

Ace builds a cool skateboard and learns how to skate in this fast-paced, STEM-themed early reader! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic''s early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow! Ace works hard to build a skateboard. She tightens every nut and bolt -- and adds a cool sticker. Then, Ace is ready to skate. But Ace goes too fast and falls down! She will have to try again. Will Ace ever be able to rocket up the ramp? With Larry Dane Brimner''s simple text and Kaylani Juanita''s full-color artwork on every page, this action-packed book is perfect for new readers!

Ideal for today''s young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.

Dramatic and defining moments in American history come vividly the life in the Cornerstones of Freedom series.

When Mildred and Richard Loving are arrested, jailed, and exiled from their home simply because of their mixed-race marriage, they must challenge the courts and the country in order to secure their civil rights. Richard Perry Loving and Mildred Jeter Loving wanted to live out their married life near family in Virginia. However, the state refused to let them--because Richard was white and Mildred was black. After being arrested and charged with a crime, the Lovings were forced to leave their home--until they turned to the legal system. In one of the country''s most prominent legal battles, Loving v. Virginia, the Lovings secured their future when the court struck down all state laws prohibiting mixed marriage. Acclaimed author Larry Dane Brimner''s thorough research and detailed reconstruction of the Loving v. Virginia case memorializes the emotional journey towards marriage equality in this critical addition to his award-winning oeuvre of social justice titles.

Gabby discovers that cheating at tee-ball is not the best way to win.

It''s not easy to find biographies that truly appeal to very young readers. Perhaps it''s because they take a special talent to write! What''s needed are authors who can distill a lot of complicated facts into clear, simple concepts, add a touch of warmth and humor, and create a story that a kid won''t want to put down. Add to the mix some lovely child-friendly art set in a framework of pastels and that''s American Heroes. These charming titles, all carefully researched and well documented, will fire the imaginations of young readers and help set them on a lifelong path to learning.

Alex learns a lesson about telling the truth when he thinks he has lost the money his mother gave him to buy milk.

L''hisotire de l''aventure de gaby, JP et Alex. Gaby veru jouer avec des amis mais il faut aider sa grandmere. Story of the adventures of JP, ALex and Gaby. Gaby want to play with friends but promised to help her grandma.

On ne s''entend pas toujours avec ses invités, mais tout rentre dans l''ordre lorsqu''on trouve un jeu qui leur plaît.

Les copains du coin décident de transformer un terrain vague en aire de jeux.

Examines roller-blading as both a fitness tool and a sport, discussing such issues as equipment selection, safety, history, racing, and skate-dancing

À l''école, comme partout ailleurs, le respect des règlements et le savoir-vivre aident chacun à vivre en harmonie avec les autres.

Three J and Alex help Gabby keep a promise to her grandmother.

Ace has built her own go-kart, but when she is ready for a test run it will not start, and she has to figure out what part is missing--and then in the middle of the race something else goes wrong.

Alex, JP et Gaby forment la bande des Copains du coin. Ensemble, ils vivent diverses aventures et sont confrontés à des situations qui les amènent toujours à réfléchir, être à l''écoute des autres ou apprendre de leurs erreurs. Chaque ouvrage de la collection propose ainsi une histoire portant sur une valeur morale particulière. Celui-ci traite de la patience : en étant très patients, les trois amis réussissent à apprendre des tours à leur chien Jules, en vue de le faire participer à un concours d''animaux savants. Joyeuses illustrations, montrant les personnages dans un style proche de la caricature. Texte de lecture facile. [SDM].

Passengers get on and off the bus, providing a lesson in addition and subtraction.

Discusses the history, equipment, and basic techniques of surfing, as well as safety issues and surfing etiquette.

Alex, one of the Corner Kids, doesn''t have enough money to buy a special bunch of flowers for his mother, and so he takes some from the window box at Gertie''s Spinning Wheel Bike Shop instead.

Ants increase by multiples of ten as they march up the hill toward a tall cake.

Trying to find out why his birthday has been forgotten, Country Bear persists in interrupting the activities of what appears to be a secret club.