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Provides graphic organizers, chapter-by-chapter discussion questions, vocabulary, and activities for teaching Louis Sachar's "Sideways Stories from Wayside School" in grades three and four.

A memoir in which Condoleezza Rice, who served as National Security Advisor and as Secretary of State during the George W. Bush administrations, looks back over her life, discussing her childhood in Birmingham, Alabama, in the 1950s, her career in education, and her service in the government, and sharing stories of her family.

"Profiles the lives of thirteen American women who have left their mark on U.S. history, including Harriet Tubman, Helen Keller, Margaret Chase Smith, and Oprah Winfrey"--OCLC.

Supreme Court justice Sonia Sotomayor shares details about her life, discussing her childhood, education, health, career, appointment, and more.

An involving autobiography about the author's evolution from an L.A. gang member to a community leader.

Describes the life of Sonia Sotomayor, the first Hispanic Supreme Court justice, discussing her childhood, education, legal career, and her nomination to the Supreme Court in 2009.

Donna O'Meara shares photographs and stories from her exciting and sometimes dangerous work as a volcano researcher, and provides scientific information about volcanoes.

Describes the life and accomplishments of the United States Supreme Court justice.

Describes the life, career, and accomplishments of the first Puerto Rican and third female Supreme Court justice.