A 5th grader's guide to becoming popular in elementary school. Written by a 9-year-old, this book gives you Alex's perspective on what to say, do, and wear in order to make friends and be cool in elementary school. Covers topics like introducing yourself to new friends, managing embarrassment, dealing with bullies, standing out, girls, and even politics A useful guide for every elementary school student. (non-fiction)

It's Gonna Be A Great Day: Doc's Story is an uplifting story of fortitude and personal achievement written for children. Against many obstacles and gritty circumstances like bullying and poverty, young Adolph Brown succeeds and becomes a role model and inspiration for others. The book is inspiring and heartening.

For over 25 years, the Greenhaven Press Opposing Viewpoints Series has developed and set the standard for current-issue studies. With more than 90 volumes covering nearly every controversial contemporary topic, Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. Each title explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications. By choosing from such diverse sources and including both popular and unpopular views, the Opposing Viewpoints editorial team has adhered to its commitment to editorial objectivity. Readers are exposed to many sides of a debate, which promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking. In short, Opposing Viewpoints is the best research and learning tool for exploring the issues that continually shape and define our turbulent and changing world.

The Big I Book is part of The Big ABC Book series. It contains words that either start with the letter I or have I in them.

You can use freedom of speech for many purposes, so what should we use it for? Why not use freedom of speech to advance the great unschooling and deschooling movement? The future of America calls us to do just that; let's answer the call.

"Why Can't I Hear Their Whistles Anymore?" introduces children to the jobs and responsibilities of police officers. The book teaches, with a gentle sensitivity, about the attacks of September 11, 2001, on New York City. The author's goal is to pay tribute to police officers everywhere and for children to realize that heroic individuals will always triumph over the evil doers of the world.

A book young ones will not forget. Anita has a beautiful life where playing the piano and music surrounds her. Her family lives in Brno, Czechoslovakia. She is nine years old when her town is invaded by German military forces. She sees her world slowly crumble. As the family is displaced again and again, she tries to come to terms with the horrible years that follow. An orphan at age 15, she is left to fend for herself. Awards: Anita has received many recognitions, including 'Movers and Shakers.' More recently, she was awarded the 'Exceptional Leader Award' by Senator Richard Blumenthal, the 'Distinguished Community Leadership Award' by Governor Nancy Wyman, and the State of Connecticut General Assembly Official Citation. These recognitions were celebrated during the ADL Centennial Gala. Reviews: "Her narratives reflects a positive attitude and touches the hearts of all." "Echoes and Reflections" - Anti-Defamation League. "If someone is being bullied or marginalized, she says: 'Step in, Be a Hero. Don't stay silent. Speak out. This takes guts, but it is what we must do as people." - University of New Haven. "She was driven by a relentless need to survive so that she could share her story and ensure that the nightmare of prejudice and violence would never happen again." - Josh Sayles, The Weston Forum - "Anita Shorr has come forward to tell her incredible story as she survived the concentration camps during the Holocaust. It is her goal to ensure history does not repeat itself by sharing history's example of its most extreme form of bullying." Kirsten Schuder, M.S., Contributor.

Once upon a time, in Somalia, there was a kingdom ruled by a strong and beautiful queen. The Queen's name was Ebla Awad, but everybody knew her "Queen Arraweelo." The Queen came to power around AD 15 after a long war between Somali clans.