Juvenile Nonfiction

This young readers edition of the worldwide bestseller Three Cups of Tea has been specially adapted for younger readers and updated by Greg Mortenson to bring his remarkable story of humanitarianism up to date for the present. Includes new photos and illustrations, as well as a special interview by Greg’s twelve-year-old daughter, Amira, who has traveled with her father as an advocate for the Pennies for Peace program for children. more...

Price: $8.99

A riveting memoir of a girl's painful coming-of-age in a wealthy Chinese family during the 1940s. A Chinese proverb says, "Falling leaves return to their roots." In Chinese Cinderella, Adeline Yen Mah returns to her roots to tell the story of her painful childhood and her ultimate triumph and courage in the face of despair. more...

Price: $6.99

Rosa Parks grew up in the strongly segregated Southern United States. One day, she had had enough. She would not give up her seat to a white passenger on a bus and was taken to jail. This act inspired the movement for equal rights in the U.S. Find out how this quiet, modest woman had a strong impact on the world. Learn about her struggle to fight for what was right. Guided by Time Magazine's list of 100 most influential people, this series of softcover 64-page biographies focuses on the leaders, scientists, and icons who shaped our world. These people, many from very humble beginnings, changed how the world works. Each biography includes a glossary, timeline and illustrations. An individual guide for each title provides reproducible activities to extend the text. more...

Price: $7.95

A Perfect Plan for the Perfect Score. We want you to succeed on your AP* exam. That's why we've created this 5-step plan to help you study more effectively, use your preparation time wisely, and get your best score. This easy-to-follow guide offers you a complete review of your AP course, strategies to give you the edge on test day, and plenty of practice with AP-style test questions. You'll sharpen your subject knowledge, strengthen your thinking skills, and build your test-taking confidence with: Full-length practice exams modeled on the real test; All the terms and concepts you need to know to get your best score; Your choice of three customized study schedules--so you can pick the one that meets your needs. The 5-Step Plan helps you get the most out of your study time:. Step 1: Set Up Your Study Program. Step 2: Determine Your Readiness. Step 3: Develop the Strategies. Step 4: Review the Knowledge. Step 5: Build Your Confidence. Topics include: Earth Systems and Resources, The Living World, Population, Land and Water Use, Energy Resources and Consumption, Pollution, and Global Change. Also includes: Practice exams and sample essays. *AP, Advanced Placement Program, and College Board are registered trademarks of the College Entrance Examination Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product. more...

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An inspiring collection of over 100 of the greatest speeches in American history. What better way to introduce kids to the power of the spoken word than with this fantastic collection of some of the greatest speeches in American history? From Lincoln's unforgettable Gettysburg Address and Martin Luther King's valiant 'I Have a Dream' speech to lesser known orations such as George Vest's 'Eulogy on a Dog' and Lou Gehrig's speech describing himself as 'the luckiest man on the face of the earth', this vibrant book introduces kids to Americans who spoke out and made a difference in their world and ours. more...

Price: $14.95