Cipriano, Jeri S

"When a new baby comes home to a family, it means huge changes in everyone's life. A new baby brother or sister will need lots of attention from Mom and Dad. That's where a you come in, discover some of the things you can do to help out and learn more about what will happen at home"--.

"Four-eyes! Nerd! These are just some of the mean things people say to kids with glasses. But did you know some of the smartest people to ever have lived all wore glasses? Glasses help many people read better and see far-away things better. Glasses can be a secret tool to being cool!"--.

Introduces the life of Sojourner Truth, who was a slave who became an abolitionist.

"When Elizabeth Cady Stanton was a young girl, she knew she could do anything her brothers could do. But the laws in the country said women were not equal to men. Elizabeth knew she had to make a difference for all women"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces the life of Ruby Bridges, who was the first African American student to integrate an elementary school in the south.

"Wilma Rudolph wanted to run and jump like other children. But she had a serious disease that kept her leg from growing well. She did not give up and one day she became a big star winning Olympic gold medals"--Provided by publisher.

"Like any neighbor, Mexico and the United States are alike in many ways and different in many ways. The book compares food, money, national symbols and more. Readers will learn how children in Mexico celebrate holidays that are much like those in the U.S."--.

Some people call him the smartest baseball player of all time. Moe Berg could speak twelve languages and make up signs on the ball diamond. How did this major league catcher go on to become an American spy in World War II?.

"The story of Harriet Tubman and her role in leading slaves to freedom along the Underground Railroad is well-known. But did you know that during the Civil War Harriet would often dress in disguise to gain important information to share with the Union Army?"--Provided by publisher.

"Some people call him the smartest baseball player of all time. Moe Berg could speak twelve languages and make up signs on the baseball diamond. How did this major league catcher go on to become an American spy in World War II?"--Provided by publisher.