Simons, Lisa M. B.

A biography of Sarah Breedlove Walker who, though born in poverty, pioneered in hair and beauty care products for African-American women and became a great financial success.

An introduction to reading nonfiction books.

"Presents an overview of rhyming poems, including the form's history, elements, and traits and how poets use rhyming poems to express ideas."--Publisher description.

Introduces acrostic poetry, a type of poem that is formed by writing a word vertically down the page.

Explores the life and career of Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King-awarded author and illustrator Kadir Nelson.

"Explore[s] the life and career of writer and poet Jerry Pinkney"--Provided by publisher.

"Explore[s] the life and career of Newbery-award-winning author Jacqueline Woodson"--Provided by publisher.

Provides an introduction to opinion pieces and offers tips for writing in different voices and understanding the audience.

"Introduces readers to major special operation missions of the US Navy SEALs in a timeline format"--Provided by publisher.

"Introduces readers to major special operation missions of the US Marine Corps in a timeline format"--Provided by publisher.