Synopsis: Move over Dora the Explorer. Out of the way Junie B. Gabí está aquí! A school and family-based Little Apple series with a funny, spunky Latina main character--a wonderful first for Scholastic!With her friends and familia by her side, Gabi* is ready for anything--sort of.Maritza Gabriela Morales Mercado (Gabi for short) has big problemas. Her worst enemy, Johnny Wiley, is driving her crazy. He makes fun of her name. He picks on her friends. And…

Synopsis: Ut comes to America from Vietnam, but her mother must stay behind due to a shortage of funds. Ut's struggle to adjust to her new life is worsened by insensitive classmates. In a heartwarming ending, the students run a fair and raise the money for Ut's mother to join her family. Full color. A Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies; Booklist Editors' Choice.

Synopsis: I loved this book as a child, and being of Blackfoot heritage this book was special to me! My son is in first grade and I bought this book hoping that he would love it too! He loved it! And has been interested in Native American culture since reading the book. It has opened up a whole new interest in his own heritage, and I am excited to share it with him. He could also relate to Little Gopher, the boy in the story who had unique gifts and…

Synopsis: Explains how the Bill of Rights was written and ratified.

Synopsis: The MY FIRST BIOGRAPHY series brings the biggest life stories to the smallest readers.Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a great man. His words changed the way people thought, and his actions spurred them on to change the world. With simple, lyrical text and bold, kid-friendly illustrations, this book introduces Dr. King to the youngest readers and inspires them to change the world.

Synopsis: “This simple and sincere tale of working up courage to face fears makes quite a splash.” — Kirkus ReviewsJabari is definitely ready to jump off the diving board. He’s finished his swimming lessons and passed his swim test, and he’s a great jumper, so he’s not scared at all. “Looks easy,” says Jabari, watching the other kids take their turns. But when his dad squeezes his hand, Jabari squeezes back. He needs to figure out what kind of special…