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The story of one of the most influential civil rights activist of our time. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was only 25 when he helped organize the Montgomery Bus Boycott and was soon organizing black people across the country in support of the right to vote, desegregation, and other basic civil rights. Maintaining nonviolent and peaceful tactics even when his life was threatened, King was also an advocate for the poor and spoke out against racial and economic injustice until his death—from an assassin's bullet—in 1968. With clearly written text that explains this tumultuous time in history and 80 black-and-white illustrations, this Who Was? celebrates the vision and the legacy of a remarkable man.

In this exciting new WHO WAS...? Biography, children will learn of Christopher Columbus' early life at sea, which led him to seek fortune by sailing west in hopes of creating new trade routes with the Indies. Readers will learn why he called himself the "Great Admiral of the Seas" and learn of his struggles to find financial support for his voyage. The book includes over 80 black and white illustrations.

Did you know that even aliens have a hard time going to bed? Blue, an alien from outer space, may make a great friend, but he’s not very good at going to bed. It takes patience and some bedtime tricks to get this alien to settle down! Written in the style of Dick and Jane, this Level 1 reader is ideal for ideal children who are beginning to read on their own.Reader Level 1: Level 1 is for Emergent Readers who know simple vocabulary and can follow simple sentence structures. These books offer word repetition, picture clues, and predictable storylines for new readers.

Calling all cat lovers, this level 2 book is ideal for children learning to read!Learn all about kittens in this fact-and-photo-filled book that captures all the charm of these adorable animals! This new nonfiction reader will teach kids about different breeds, how kittens grow, and how to take good care of your own kitten.Reader Level 2: Level 2 is for Progressing Readers who can read longer sentences with simple dialogue. These books offer pictures and context clues, in-depth plot development, and are available in both fiction and nonfiction books.

Through this engaging Who Was? biography, kids will discover the woman behind the sunglasses.Private and bookish, Jackie Kennedy found herself thrust into the world spotlight as the young and glamorous wife of the President John F. Kennedy.  As First Lady she restored the once neglected rooms of the White House to their former glory, and through her charm and elegance became a style icon whose influence is still felt even today. Kids will be fascinated to read about a First Family whose youth, intelligence, and good looks captivated America in the early 1960s.

GOOOAAAAAL! Get ready for a front-row seat at the world''s most-watched sporting event--the World Cup.Every four years, thirty-two of the best men''s soccer teams from across the globe compete for the title of FIFA World Cup winner. Over one billion people tuned in worldwide to watch the final game of the 2014 competition, making the World Cup the most widely viewed sporting event in the world, exceeding even the Summer Olympics! This book takes a look back at what has changed since the first tournament in 1930 and what lies ahead for the most popular sport in the world.

This fact-and-photo-filled book features one of the cutest and most unique animals out there--the sloth! Now in Step into Reading, the premier leveled reader line.Did you know that sloths sleep up to twenty hours a day? Or that they descend from their trees only once a week to go to the bathroom? In this Step 2 Science Reader, kids will learn all about this sleepy, slow-moving mammal. With photos of adorable sloths throughout!Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

A kid's guide to entrepreneurship and starting your own business, from the renowned entrepreneur and founder of the Startup Squad!Are you bursting with great ideas for a new business but aren't quite sure where to start? Do you know that you'd be great at selling something but first need to figure out what that "something" actually is? Are you gearing up to be an entrepreneur but think that kids can't really build anything big? If any of these sound like you—you've come to the right book!You’re never too young to start a business. Whether you want to launch a babysitting service, run a lemonade stand, sell crafts online—or don’t even know what business to start—You're the Boss is here to help. In this book, you'll learn how to figure out which business is right for you, find your ideal customers, manage the competition, calculate costs and profits, pitch your ideas, and so much more.Ready to build up the confidence, creativity, and grit that come along with being an entrepreneur—and ready to make some money and build your business empire along the way? Let You're the Boss show you how!

A kid's guide to entrepreneurship and starting your own business, from the renowned entrepreneur and founder of the Startup Squad!Are you bursting with great ideas for a new business but aren't quite sure where to start? Do you know that you'd be great at selling something but first need to figure out what that "something" actually is? Are you gearing up to be an entrepreneur but think that kids can't really build anything big? If any of these sound like you—you've come to the right book!You’re never too young to start a business. Whether you want to launch a babysitting service, run a lemonade stand, sell crafts online—or don’t even know what business to start—You're the Boss is here to help. In this book, you'll learn how to figure out which business is right for you, find your ideal customers, manage the competition, calculate costs and profits, pitch your ideas, and so much more.Ready to build up the confidence, creativity, and grit that come along with being an entrepreneur—and ready to make some money and build your business empire along the way? Let You're the Boss show you how!

When summer plans with her friends and Abuela go awry, it's time for Resa to brainstorm a new plan--but will it be enough? From the renowned entrepreneur and founder of the Startup Squad comes a graphic novel series perfect for fans of the Baby-Sitters Club!Resa and her friends are heading to Brooklyn to spend a couple of weeks with her grandmother! They're so excited to hang out, explore the big city, and have all sorts of adventures. But when Abuela sprains her ankle and can't make it to the shop she runs, Resa knows she can help out--and put her business skills to use along the way!So when two other girls come in to the store looking for doggy bandanas, an item Abuela doesn't have in stock, Resa sees an opportunity to fill a hole in the market. She starts to brainstorm a business plan--only to find out that her new friends don't seem all that interested in putting Resa's good advice to use. And meanwhile, Resa's original Startup Squad crew seem to be having a blast with her abuela--and without Resa. Will the summer of Resa's dreams turn out to be a complete disappointment?

When summer plans with her friends and Abuela go awry, it's time for Resa to brainstorm a new plan--but will it be enough? From the renowned entrepreneur and founder of the Startup Squad comes a graphic novel series perfect for fans of the Baby-Sitters Club!Resa and her friends are heading to Brooklyn to spend a couple of weeks with her grandmother! They're so excited to hang out, explore the big city, and have all sorts of adventures. But when Abuela sprains her ankle and can't make it to the shop she runs, Resa knows she can help out--and put her business skills to use along the way!So when two other girls come in to the store looking for doggy bandanas, an item Abuela doesn't have in stock, Resa sees an opportunity to fill a hole in the market. She starts to brainstorm a business plan--only to find out that her new friends don't seem all that interested in putting Resa's good advice to use. And meanwhile, Resa's original Startup Squad crew seem to be having a blast with her abuela--and without Resa. Will the summer of Resa's dreams turn out to be a complete disappointment?