Rogers, Amy B

This book shows readers why it's important to speak well and learn to communicate with others effectively. The text discusses the different types of people we talk with, but also related issues, including body language, bullying, interviews, dating, and much more.

Basketball has changed a lot over time. In the earliest days of the sport, there were no rules for how many players could be on the court at one time. Some early games even had 50 people from each team on the court together! Today, though, things look a lot simpler, with five players per team on the court. These five players often play different positions, and each position has a special job that goes along with it-from scoring points to getting rebounds. What are these different positions, and how do they work together to help their team win? Read on to find out!.

Baseball is often called "America's Pastime." It's one of the most popular sports in the United States and in many other countries around the world too. Many kids grow up playing baseball. The best baseball players make it to the highest level of the sport in the United States: Major League Baseball (MLB). Whether you want to make it to the MLB someday or just root for your favorite team, it helps to know as much as you can about this sport. Every player on a baseball team as a different job to do, and understanding those jobs can make playing and watching baseball even more fun!.

"Martin Luther King Jr. is an iconic figure of the civil rights movement. His influence during the 1950s and 1960s led to key moments that defined the era, including impassioned speeches and marches through dangerous territory. Readers explore his life story, from birth to death, examining the ways he worked for social justice and civil equality in America, as well as his legacy today. Through the use of historical photographs, sidebars, fact boxes, and critical thinking questions, readers come to more fully comprehend the civil rights era as witnessed through the eyes of one of its most beloved leaders"--Provided by publisher.

Features step-by-step recipes for dishes popular during the U.S. Civil War, such as sweet potato pie, salt pork, and praline sauce. Also examines the causes of the war, life during wartime, and post-war reconstruction. Includes a glossary, index, and resources for further information.

"Readers learn what their body language says to others, and what that can mean in a professional setting"--Provided by publisher.

"Malcolm X was a leading figure during the civil rights movement, most known for his advocacy for extreme methods to achieve social justice and civil equality. Readers discover his philosophies, ambitions, contemporaries, and accomplishments during the rise of the Black Power movement. Through the integration of carefully constructed text, critical thinking questions, historical photographs, and engaging sidebars, readers dive deep into Malcolm X's complex story and gain a deeper understanding of the era in which he lived, ultimately forming their own opinions about his beliefs, methods, and legacy"--.

Focuses on the American Revolution, including its historical background and aftermath.

As readers discover the roots of racism in America and how it still isolates people from one another, they learn what their generation can do to combat racism create a more inclusive society.

Simple text and photographs describe how firefighters help the community.