"The American Red Cross's volunteers and staff work year-round to provide disaster relief, run blood drives, and supply medicine and food to those in need. Readers will explore the history and impact of this organization and how it brings communities together in times of crisis"--Provided by publisher.
Introduces readers to basic personal finance skills. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
"Early readers are introduced to a foundation of daily mindfulness practices in the My Mindful Day series. Connection explores the importance of being connected to people and nature. This engaging early approach to mindfulness helps readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Each book in this series includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and an author biography."--.
Simple text and illustrations provide an introduction for young readers to astronomer, surveyor, naturalist, farmer and almanac author, Benjamin Banneker.
"Examines the life of George Washington Carver in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills"--Amazon.
Simple text and illustrations introduce the life and legacy of African American surgeon Charles Drew who set up blood banks in the U.S. Includes interactive questions, a timeline, and a glossary.