social sciences

"The American Book Award winner, now completely adapted for a young adult audience! From award-winning author Jeff Chang, Can't Stop Won't Stop is the story of hip-hop, a generation-defining movement and the music that transformed American politics and culture forever. Hip hop is one of the most dominant and influential cultures in America, giving new voice to the younger generation. It defines a generation's worldview. Exploring hip hop's beginnings up to the present day, Jeff Chang and Dave "Davey D" Cook provide a provocative look into the new world that the hip hop generation has created. Based on original interviews with DJs, b-boys, rappers, activists, and gang members, with unforgettable portraits of many of hip hop's forebears, founders, mavericks, and present day icons, this book chronicles the epic events, ideas and the music that marked the hip hop generation's rise."--.

An introduction to the Greek goddess Hera, including her role among the other gods and goddesses and highlights of well-known Greek myths about her.

Learn about Kwanzaa's creation and the many ways people celebrate this time after the Christmas season.

A.J. and Andrea share little-known facts about well-known ancient civilizations.

A non-fiction look at how activists and artists throughout history have used peaceful protests to change the world for the better.

Through a fun mix of in-game and hands-on projects, this book shows kids how to develop the building blocks of positive communication, listening skills, leadership and collaboration traits, emotional empathy, self-confidence and self-control, and how these skills can be used to play positively and build a better world.

Celebrations from all over the world are described.

Learn all about what happens at school.

The incredible story of Anne Frank, the courageous young writer who hid from the Nazis during World War II.