Ellen Weinstein – illustratör

Five children, from five different cultures and in five different decades, grow up in the same building on the Lower East Side of New York City.A CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young PeopleJenny Epstein and her family arrive on a steamship from Russia in the 1910s. Jenny writes letters in Yiddish to her grandmother, while practicing her English in her new neighborhood. By the 1930s, when Anna Cozzi and her Italian family move into the building, Jenny has become a teacher in Anna's school. Then José Marte moves in during the 1960s, Maria Torres in the 1980s, and Wei Yei in the Lower East Side of today.Perfect for early elementary students, this cross section of American history celebrates themany diverse cultures that make up our nation—from the food we eat, to the ways we worship,and the families we love.

"Before I'm done, that Code is going to have staff in it about what teachers do and say, too. It's going to make sure that everyone has to behave just as well as everyone else. I'm getting everybody to respect everybody if I have to kill them all to do it" Brad Gold just can't seem to catch a break at Roblin Memorial High! First he's recruited by his best friend, Coll, to get student input on a set of new school rules, a.k.a. the Code of Conduct. Then, after Brad reluctantly agrees to help him, Coll totally abandons the cause. Not only is Brad left with all the work, but with all the grief as well! The faculty doesn't exactly appreciate his "student input", and the students aren't much better -- it seems like everybody wants to use the Code to change everybody else. Of course none of this beats the anonymous threatening phone calls, or Brad's being terrorized by the school bullies, Mandy and Candy! Brad has taken on a noble mission, but how far does he have to go to in his call for mutual respect? More important, will Brad survive this call?

Where in the United States of America would you like to visit?Go on a fact-packed adventure around the United States of America and discover the wonder and beauty of the 'Land of the Free'.Meet the presidents, find out what the American flag represents, walk along star-studded Broadway, discover the sports that Americans love, the food they eat, the languages they speak, the incredible natural wonders, all 50 states and - most importantly - the amazing people who call this country home.Includes maps and informational spreads on all 50 states.Other spreads include information on:- Native History: Learn about those who have inhabited the land for 30,000 years.- The Colonies: From early explorers to the start of the Revolutionary War.- The American Flag: Understand the history and symbolism of the national flag.- National Parks and Forests: Explore Yellowstone, Arches, Tongass, and more!- Iconic Cities: From the lively New York City to the glamour of Hollywood.- The American Government: Learn about the U.S. military and every former president.- Wider Geography: The commonwealths of Puerto Rico and Northern Marianas Islands, U.S. territories and neighboring countries.