Climbing Lincoln's Steps
Illustrated by Colin Bootman
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company

The Lincoln Memorial honors a great man who stepped out for change, and the brave individuals who later visited his steps and stepped out for change: Marian Anderson, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Barack Obama.

This inspirational story challenges readers to take a step for change today.

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*2011 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People

*Winner, 2011 Paterson Prize for Books for Young People (PreK-3)

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Reviews:
"This attractive, accessible title uses the Lincoln Memorial as a vehicle ot outline the history of the Civil Rights Movement from the Emancipation Proclamation to Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech to the 2008 presidential election. Slade explains in clear, descriptive prose ... Bootman's realistic watercolor spreads are striking ..."—School Library Journal

"When work was begun on the Lincoln Memorial in 1914, no one could have imagined the history that would later unfold at the site. Slade uses the Memorial to create a brief series of snapshops of African-American history ... Each moment is narrated in the present tense, providing sensory details to evoke atmosphere and just enough background to provide meaning to the audience. Bootman's illustrations clearly portray the emotions--fear, determination, joy ... The final two-page spread of the First Family viewing the Memorial is especially moving ..." —Kirkus Reviews

Multiply on the Fly
Illustrated by Erin E. Hunter
Publisher: Sylvan Dell

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"With a rhythm and rhyme that never falter, Slade offers readers insect-themed word problems: “Four hungry honey bees / dance a buggy beat— / tappin’ with six furry legs. / How many dancing feet? / 4 x 6 = ?” Hunter, with specialties in entomological and botanical illustration, truly makes the text come alive. ."—Kirkus Reviews

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Celebrate the amazing difference caring people make for endangered animals while you practice subtraction skills. In this sequel to the popular addition title, What's New at the Zoo?, Slade presents subtraction problems in each clever rhyming verse. Double-page spreads also feature lush watercolor illustrations of our world's precious animals by Joan Waites. Learn how you can make a difference in this exciting new title!

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It's fun to see What’s New at the Zoo! This beautifully illustrated title helps children practice addition skills as they discover the special names of many baby animals. (Did you know a baby peacock is called a peachick?) You can also help find the lost red balloon. So get ready for a wild animal adding adventure. How many will you find at the zoo?

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*2011 Teachers' Choice Children's Book Award Winner

Reviews:
"Slade’s rhymes are refreshingly successful; they do not succumb to the trap of contrived language, as so often happens with rhyming. This cheerful package of images and information delivers intellectual nourishment in the guise of a tasty treat for the eyes. It’s a fun introduction to early math skills and basic animal facts."—School Library Journal

"On a visit to the zoo, a young boy counts the animal babies and parents in each enclosure, the accompanying rhyme encouraging readers to do the math along with him. "Two tiny peachicks / gather round peahen. / Add one papa peacock. / How many in the pen?" Slade slyly sneaks in some great vocabulary, working the animal baby names into each verse. ... The solid math and informative backmatter make this a worthwhile addition to libraries and math programs."—Kirkus Reviews

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Animals are Sleeping
Illustrated by Gary Phillips
Publisher: Sylvan Dell

With its rhythmic text and the rich illustrations, Animals are Sleeping is the perfect naptime story or bedtime book. This picture book shares fascinating information, such as location, position, and duration of sleep of animals in different habitats. The "For Creative Minds" pages in the back provide enrichment information about the animals in the story.

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Reviews:
"While many picture books feature animals sleeping, this title takes the concept a step further...The calming and peaceful text winds down to a “good night, sleep tight” conclusion with a little boy tucked into bed...The lush full-color illustrations continue the soothing effect of the text, casting shadows and layers... just enough factual and interesting information to keep young minds engaged either in a classroom, during a pajama storytime, or at home on a caregiver’s lap." —School Library Journal, June 2008

"Any child who is approaching bedtime will love the lovely Animals are Sleeping. The illustrations that accompany the text add so much to the story. The brief text entertains but also teaches the habits of individual animals that fly in the air, or live in water and on land. The illustrations by Gary R. Phillips are stunning! They are, without a doubt, some of the most beautiful pictures I've ever seen in a children's book. Animals are Sleeping should be in every child's library. It is brilliant!" —Armchairinterviews.com, March 2008

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From Seed to Pine Tree

From Egg to Snake

From Pup to Rat

From Seed to Apple Tree

*2010 Blueberry Award Winner*

Why Do Dogs Drool? - And Other Questions Kids Have About Bugs

How Do Tornadoes Form? - And Other Questions Kids Have About Bugs

Adopted: The Ultimate Teen Guide is a valuable resource filled with current information and helpful advice for adopted teens. This guide helps teens explore their feelings about adoption and contains real adopted teens' stories, as well as answers to teen questions by adoption and legal professionals. Addresses topics such as why birthparents place children, "fitting in" with an adoptive family, how to find birth parents, preparing to meet birth parents, adoption laws and the rights of adopted teens, international and transracial adoptions, and the unique issues faced by teens adopted at an older age.

Reviews:

"Adopted: The Ultimate Teen Guide is a comprehensive look at the issues, challenges and joys that youth experience as they make their journey through adoption. The voices of teens provide insight and wisdom and underscore the notion that although families take many forms, the common thread for us all is a need to belong, to be loved and to understand our history as we work to determine our future."
—Rita Soronen, Executive Director, Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption

"As an adopted teen, I had a lot of unanswered questions about my past and biological family. This wonderful resource will help adopted young adults as they explore their own histories."
—Ashley Rhodes-Courter (adopted from foster care at age 12)
2004 NACAC Youth Advocate of the Year, Author-Three Little Words

"This exhaustive guide features interviews with adoptees, essays by adoptive and birth parents, as well as information on famous adoptees, statistics, and other facts about adoption. Slade offers comprehensive coverage on topics such as transracial, international, and open adoptions, and the pros and cons of seeking information about their birth parents. The book is a valuable resource, especially for older teens who crave solid advice about how to gather information that may lead to a reunion with their biological relatives. It is especially useful for those making decisions about whether to embark on such a search... Slade's writing reflects her sensitivity toward all parties in adoption"
—School Library Journal, November 2007

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Fish: Finned and Gilled Animals

What Can We Do About Pollution?

Fencing for Fun!
Grades: 4-7
Publisher: Compass Point Books

Meet the Peacock

Meet the Ring-Tailed Lemur

Meet the Bearded Dragon

Meet the Beaver

Meet the Crocodile

Meet the Iguana