Rosa Parks was born in the South at a time when African Americans were treated like second-class citizens. By refusing to accept the status quo, Parks sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott and went on to become known as the Mother of the Civil Rights Movement. The well-organized chapters help students identify key details while the photographs, timelines and other text features encourage students to make connections between historical events and enable students to better understand the text.

Rosa Parks: Mother of the Civil Rights Movement (Rookie Biographies (Hardcover))

Children's Books

Mara, Wil

Biographies

C. Press/F. Watts Trade

Familiar photos from around the house help toddlers learn to identify the shapes all around them.

Shapes at Home (Rookie Toddler)

Early Learning

I Like to Exercise (Rookie Read-about Health)

Explains what exercise is, why it is important, and gives examples of how some people exercise.

I Like to Exercise (Rookie Read-About Health)

Herrington, Lisa M.

Literature & Fiction

Whether you like to watch live broadcasts of your local sports teams, discuss the results of the latest reality shows with your friends, or stream shows on your laptop, you probably have a wide range of TV shows that you like to watch. Readers will find out how these shows are created and broadcast into millions of homes around the world. They will also learn about the history of television, explore a variety of different careers within the television industry, and take a look at some of the most groundbreaking shows ever made. The complex text in this title allows readers to determine the main idea and explain how it is supported by key details. The diagrams, charts, and graphs add clarity and help students navigate the text.

Television: From Concept to Consumer (Calling All Innovators: A Career for You)

Otfinoski, Steve

Arts, Music & Photography

Most children stick their arms straight out when they fallwhich is why broken arms are so common. In this book kids learn how to a doctor will treat their broken bonesas well as how to avoid injury in the future.

I Broke My Arm (Rookie Read-about Health)

Presents the life of the Mexican American labor leader who helped achieve justice for migrant farm workers by creating a union and leading its members in a five-year strike.

Cesar Chavez (True Book, Abiographies)

Gregory, Josh

Reference

The distinctive sound of a rattlesnake's tail lets other animals know that a deadly viper lies nearby. Readers will learn how these poisonous predators use venom to paralyze and kill their prey. They will also find out how a rattler's tail produces its signature sound and what to do if they ever spot a rattlesnake resting nearby.

Rattlesnakes (Nature's Children)

Animals

Falcons are remarkable hunters, capable of snatching prey right out of the air and reaching speeds up to 200 miles per hour. Readers will find out what these powerful predators eat, where they live, and how they use their amazing eyesight to locate prey. They will also learn how falcons socialize and care for their young and much more.

Falcons (Nature's Children)

Marsico, Katie

With their dangerous-looking claws and poison-tipped tails, scorpions are an intimidating sight for many people. Readers will discover how these interesting arachnids hunt prey and fight off predators. They will also find out how scorpions reproduce, where they live, and what can happen when one of these fearsome animals meets a human.

Scorpions (Nature's Children)

Franchino, Vicky

A familiar symbol of desert life, camels are well known for their ability to survive for long periods without drinking water. Readers will find out why camels are so perfectly suited to life in hot, dry climates. They will also find out what camels eat, how they interact with each other, and how they have long enjoyed a special relationship with humans.

Camels (Nature's Children)

Zeiger, Jennifer

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