Holly Duhig

In the United States alone, there are over 30,000 coffee shops. Where would caffeine cravers be without coffee? This delicious beverage and many other inventions that are crucial to our daily lives originated in Africa. This fascinating book introduces readers to the many incredible innovations from Africa that have changed the world forever. Beautiful full-color photographs will interest even reluctant readers. Cool fact boxes offer quick bites of interesting information. Readers of this valuable book will learn about inventions throughout history while expanding their cultural awareness of Africa.

Coping with a disability impacts life for many people, from the person with the disability to their friends and family. Readers are introduced to the struggles that may come with having a disability and how people with disabilities handle these possible hardships. They also learn it is important to have patience, respect, and compassion toward those with disabilities. The concise main text is enhanced by helpful fact boxes, and vibrant, full-color photographs presented in a scrapbook-style design. Readers who have a disability or who know someone who does will find relatable guidance with each turn of the page.

What does it feel like to be bullied? If you're being bullied, who can you talk to, and what can you do to make the situation better? Using a relatable, scrapbook-style format, this volume helps readers answer these and other common questions about dealing with bullying. The accessible text sheds light on the dangers of bullying and how these social issues affect everyone involved. Full-color photographs and fact boxes make this text guide readers through this sensitive examination of a difficult struggle that many young readers face.

When parents get divorced or lose a spouse, eventually, they may get remarried, and the people they marry can become stepparents. Young readers learn about how to accept a new person who comes into their life after another parent's departure in this simple and compassionate text. This volume touches on all the changes that may occur in a child's life during the transitional period of welcoming a stepparent and approaches it with sensitivity and care. This important subject is enhanced through an age-appropriate glossary, helpful fact boxes, scrapbook-inspired design elements, and vibrant, full-color photographs.

When parents get divorced or lose a spouse, eventually, they may get remarried, and the people they marry can become stepparents. Young readers learn about how to accept a new person who comes into their life after another parent's departure in this simple and compassionate text. This volume touches on all the changes that may occur in a child's life during the transitional period of welcoming a stepparent and approaches it with sensitivity and care. This important subject is enhanced through an age-appropriate glossary, helpful fact boxes, scrapbook-inspired design elements, and vibrant, full-color photographs.

The experience of having same-sex parents is highlighted in this age-appropriate book. Readers will be exposed to what it's like to live with either two moms or two dads, and readers who live with same-sex parents will enjoy seeing a relatable narrative about their family dynamic. This inside look at the loving families anchored by same-sex parents gives young readers the understanding needed to fight intolerant attitudes. This sensitive and important subject is further explained throughout the text's supplemental material, which includes useful fact boxes, a detailed glossary, and charming, full-color photographs presented in a creative scrapbook-style design.

Young readers are introduced to the important and sensitive topic of losing a family member in this age-appropriate and accessible book. The struggles of dealing with a loved one's death, including the grieving process and the difficult questions asked during it, are addressed within this relatable narrative. The carefully crafted text inspires thoughtful discussion about life, death, and grief. Helpful fact boxes, vibrant, full-color photographs, and scrapbook-inspired design elements guide readers through this important resource for young people working through their own grief or looking to help a friend who is dealing with loss.

Young readers are introduced to the important and sensitive topic of losing a family member in this age-appropriate and accessible book. The struggles of dealing with a loved one's death, including the grieving process and the difficult questions asked during it, are addressed within this relatable narrative. The carefully crafted text inspires thoughtful discussion about life, death, and grief. Helpful fact boxes, vibrant, full-color photographs, and scrapbook-inspired design elements guide readers through this important resource for young people working through their own grief or looking to help a friend who is dealing with loss.

Coping with a disability impacts life for many people, from the person with the disability to their friends and family. Readers are introduced to the struggles that may come with having a disability and how people with disabilities handle these possible hardships. They also learn it is important to have patience, respect, and compassion toward those with disabilities. The concise main text is enhanced by helpful fact boxes, and vibrant, full-color photographs presented in a scrapbook-style design. Readers who have a disability or who know someone who does will find relatable guidance with each turn of the page.

It may seem ordinary today, but the television is one of the most incredible inventions in human history. The magic of moving pictures began with silent, black-and-white film. It must have been mind-blowing to see color TV for the first time. This unique book introduces readers to incredible innovations from Latin America that have spread across the world, from color TVs to tortillas. Stunning full-color photographs give readers an up-close look at amazing inventions. Fun fact boxes summarize interesting information into bite-sized pieces that even reluctant readers will love. This fascinating book introduces readers to Latin America's inventions, culture, and history in a fun and playful way.

Diabetes is a very common disease that can affect both children and adults. In 2015, there were about 1.25 million children and adults with type 1 diabetes in the United States. This accessible book introduces readers to how type 1 diabetes affects the body, explores its symptoms, and explains how to treat it. Full-color photographs and fact boxes illustrate key points. This informative book will be valuable to readers learning to deal with type 1 diabetes, or who have loved ones with diabetes.

Some inventions are so important to our daily life that it's hard to imagine what the world would be like without them. Even the simplest innovations can make a huge difference. For example, where would we be without shampoo? This innovative book introduces readers to amazing inventions and innovations from India that have shaped the world, from shampoo to decimals. Fun fact boxes offer cool bits of information. Beautiful full-color photographs will dazzle even reluctant readers. An exploration of India's inventions, history, and culture, this unique book will be a great addition to any library or classroom.

Fireworks are an enchanting spectacle that can make any evening magical, but where did these amazing feats of pyrotechnics come from? This book introduces readers to many incredible inventions from East Asia that have changed the world, from dazzling fireworks to warm cups of tea. Stunning full-color photographs give readers an up-close look at inventions. Even reluctant readers will enjoy fun fact boxes full of cool information. This innovative book teaches readers about crucial inventions used in everyday life while expanding cultural awareness of East Asian cultures and history, making it a valuable addition to any library or classroom.