Laurie écrit pour les enfants de tous âges, se consacrant à inspirer et à autonomiser les jeunes lecteurs. Son œuvre mêle non-fiction et fiction, dans le but d'éduquer autant qu'elle divertit. Elle s'efforce d'éveiller la curiosité et de favoriser un amour de la lecture pour la vie chez chaque enfant.
The biography highlights Senator Elizabeth Warren's inspiring journey, showcasing her dedication to hard work and advocacy for equality. Through engaging illustrations and accessible storytelling, it captures her lifelong commitment to social justice and the challenges she overcame to become a prominent political figure. This picture book serves as both an educational resource and an inspiration for young readers, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and standing up for what is right.
* A Junior Library Guild selection* Winner of a Parents' Choice Recommended Award* Winner of the SCBWI Crystal Kite Members' Choice Award* A 2014 Cybils Award finalistWe've had the civil rights movement and the women's movement—now it's time for the youth movement.When Divine Bradley was seventeen, he just wanted a safe place to hang out away from gangs and violence, and Team Revolution was born. At age eleven, Jessica Markowitz learned that girls in Rwanda are often not allowed to attend school, and Richard's Rwanda took shape. During his sophomore year of high school, Zach Steinfeld put his love of baking to good use and started the Baking for Breast Cancer Club.Gone are the days when kids were supposed to be "seen and not heard." Today, youth everywhere are rising up, building new organizations, and creating the changes they want to see in their communities and around the world. Be a Changemaker gives readers the tools and confidence they need to affect real change. Readers will learn how to:- Research ideas- Build a strong and passionate team- Create a business plan- Enlist a savvy adult- Plan events- Work with the media- And more!Plus, profiles of youth-led social organizations show readers that it's never too early to become a changemaker.
Crazy-but-true stories about history, geography, and human achievement make this acclaimed nonfiction series perfect for fans of curiosities and wonders. It’s an engaging way for middle graders to learn how to separate fact from fiction. This chapter book is ideal for homeschooling, particularly for children ages 7 to 9 who are reading independently. It serves as a fun supplement to activity books for kids. Did you know a young girl saved a beach community from a tsunami thanks to her fourth-grade geography lesson? Or that a person alive today generates her own magnetic field? Or that Benjamin Franklin once challenged the Royal Academy of Brussels to make farts smell good? Welcome to a world of strange and astounding tales! Each story is captivating, but one out of every three is an outright lie. Can you identify the facts from the fakes? It won’t be easy, as some false stories are rooted in truth, and some true stories seem unbelievable! The accompanying photos may mislead you, so it will take your smarts and clever research to uncover the alternative facts. From a train that transported the deceased to antique photos of real fairies and a dog elected mayor, the stories will amaze you! Just remember, not everything you read is true.
This series opener is perfectly timed, offering a savvy guide to responsible research methods amidst a renewed focus on teaching skepticism in information evaluation. The first installment invites readers to explore a collection of astonishing true stories about the natural world while challenging them to discern fact from fiction. Aimed at children ages 7 to 9, this nonfiction chapter book is ideal for independent reading and homeschooling, providing an engaging supplement to activity books.
Readers will encounter bizarre tales, such as a fungus that manipulates ants, a ten-foot corpse flower with a zombie-like odor, and a tree-dwelling octopus species in the Pacific Northwest. However, not all stories are accurate; in fact, two out of three are true, while one is a fabrication. The challenge lies in identifying the lie, as some false narratives are rooted in truth, and some true accounts seem implausible. The book is richly illustrated with photos, maps, and drawings, enhancing the experience. Acclaimed authors Ammi-Joan Paquette and Laurie Ann Thompson craft a series filled with sneaky stories about the natural world that are sure to amaze, disgust, and occasionally bamboozle readers.
