Loh-Hagan, Virginia

Text and illustrations introduce young readers to the life of Typhoid Mary, the first known healthy carrier of Typhoid fever, who infected people due to poor hygiene, and explains why good hygiene is important.

A biography of Benedict Arnold, including his childhood, military career during the American Revolutionary War, becoming a British spy, and more.

"We're spilling the tea on the latest trends. Curious about the lives of influencers? Want to know more about 5G technology or artificial intelligence? Read more to be in the know"--Provided by publisher.

Briefly explores the Maya civilization, provides questions about survival in the Maya Empire, and discusses their leaders, culture, and more.

"Would you have survived the ice age? Make decisions and tally your score to find out . . . Also includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, educational matter, and activities"--Provided by publisher.

"Would you have survived the French Revolution? Make decisions and tally your score to find out . . . Also includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, educational matter, and activities"--Provided by publisher.

Plants and fungi can be weird. Did you know some plants can bleed? Or eat meat? In Weird Science: Plants and Fungi, readers will explore the science behind plants and fungi. This high-interest series is written at a low readability to aid struggling readers. Educational sidebars include a science activity, a spotlight biography, fast facts, and an unsolved mystery! A table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, and author biography are included.

The events surrounding September 11 did not look the same to everyone involved. Readers can step back in time and into the shoes of a New York Muslim student, a NYFD firefighter, and a Midwestern student as readers act out scenes that took place in the midst of this historic event. Written with simplified, considerate text to help struggling readers, books in this series are made to build confidence as readers engage and read aloud.

Students will learn about the model minority myth and discover how it discriminates against and holds back Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in America. This series explores the issues specific to the AAPI community in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Series is written by Virginia Loh-Hagan, a prolific author, advocate, and director of the San Diego State University Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Resource Center. Developed in conjunction with educator, advocate, and author Kelisa Wing, these books were created to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach race issues with open eyes and minds. Books include 21st Century Skills and content, an activity across books, table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, and educational matter.

"Explores moments and eras in America's history that have been ignored or misrepresented in education due to racial bias. Developed in conjunction with educator, advocate, and author Virginia Loh-Hagan to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach our history with open eyes and minds. [This book] explores the events in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way"--Provided by publisher.