Linda Crotta Brennan – författare

When Franklin Delano Roosevelt took office in 1932, the United States was in crisis. The Great Depression had left many people unemployed, homeless, and desperate. Roosevelt established a "New Deal," which set the country on a path to recovery. Roosevelt''s administration also faced severe threats from overseas, eventually drawing the United States into World War II. In his historically long presidency, Roosevelt lead the country through an international conflict, help bring an end to the Great Depression, and launch a new era of prosperity for the United States—all while confined to a wheelchair. Follow the setbacks and achievements of FDR''s presidency as he worked to rebuild the nation from within and defend it abroad.

Maps bring the real world into miniature and help us to understand the cities, roads and landforms around us. Learn everything you need to know to unlock the information in a map.

When Franklin Delano Roosevelt took office in 1932, the United States was in crisis. The Great Depression had left many people unemployed, homeless, and desperate. Roosevelt established a "New Deal," which set the country on a path to recovery. Roosevelt''s administration also faced severe threats from overseas, eventually drawing the United States into World War II. In his historically long presidency, Roosevelt lead the country through an international conflict, help bring an end to the Great Depression, and launch a new era of prosperity for the United States—all while confined to a wheelchair. Follow the setbacks and achievements of FDR''s presidency as he worked to rebuild the nation from within and defend it abroad.

Exhaust from cars and factories pollutes Earth''s air more each day. But does our air quality contribute to Earth''s changing climate? And can climate change affect the air we breathe? Discover the connection between air quality and climate change, learn about the dangers of air pollution, and find out what scientists are doing to improve our air quality.

Exhaust from cars and factories pollutes Earth''s air more each day. But does our air quality contribute to Earth''s changing climate? And can climate change affect the air we breathe? Discover the connection between air quality and climate change, learn about the dangers of air pollution, and find out what scientists are doing to improve our air quality.

A cozy, richly imagined fantasy where a young selkie girl must save her family from a vengeful king.Brigit knows all the old fisherman songs and legends by heart: sea goddess, warriors, and people who are not quite human. But Brigit also knows the truth. It’s evident in the webbing between her fingers–webbing that must be cut. She’s the daughter of a selkie. A truth she must keep secret from everyone.But there is another secret growing in the village. A terrible one that will invite the wrath of the Great Selkie, bringing storm, sickness, and death. To protect those she loves, Brigit must find a way to Sule Skerrie, the land of selkies, to confront the Great Selkie and bring the truth—all of it—into the light.Like sitting by a warm fireplace, The Selkie’s Daughter is an imaginative fantasy, steeped in Celtic mythology and set in Nova Scotia. Debut Linda Crotta Brennan has crafted a magical portrait of a brave girl coming into her own. Perfect for fans of mermaids and Studio Ghibli-esque stories.A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the YearA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

This book relays the factual details of the Boston Tea Party and the events that led up to it. The narrative provides multiple accounts of the event, and readers learn details through the point of view of a colonial merchant's wife, a British soldier, and a Patriot activist. This book offers opportunities to compare and contrast various perspectives in the text while gathering and analyzing information about an historical event.