New Releases by Larry Dane Brimner

Ace is ready to race her new car! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow! Ace has built her very own car and is getting ready to race! After oiling the wheels and kicking the tires, Ace sets out to win. But when a missing part and a rut in the middle of the track threaten to keep her in last place, Ace has to think fast to finish strong -- and come out on top! With Larry Dane Brimner's simple text and Kaylani Juanita's full-color artwork on every page, this fast-paced, action-packed book is perfect for new readers!

Ace builds her own skateboard, but it takes a lot of practice (and some falls) to learn to skate well--and then she builds a ramp and takes it to the park to skate with her new skateboarding friends.

Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award Winner “An engaging and accessible account” for young readers about the Freedom Riders who led the landmark 1961 protests against segregation on buses (School Library Journal) On May 4, 1961, a group of thirteen black and white civil rights activists launched the Freedom Ride, aiming to challenge the practice of segregation on buses and at bus terminal facilities in the South. The Ride would last twelve days. Despite the fact that segregation on buses crossing state lines was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in 1946, and segregation in interstate transportation facilities was ruled unconstitutional in 1960, these rulings were routinely ignored in the South. The thirteen Freedom Riders intended to test the laws and draw attention to the lack of enforcement with their peaceful protest. As the Riders traveled deeper into the South, they encountered increasing violence and opposition. Noted civil rights author Larry Dane Brimner relies on archival documents and rarely seen images to tell the riveting story of the little-known first days of the Freedom Ride.

Cory is turning seven, and his best friend convinces him to "investigate" the birthday present his mother has hidden away. But when they open it and it doesn't work they're afraid they've broken it! As if that isn't bad enough, the class bully tries to ruin Cory's birthday party at the skating rink. It looks as if second grade is off to a bad start for Cory Coleman.

Jane Addams Children's Honor Book NCTE Orbis Pictus Honor Book Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book of the Year This nonfiction picture book focuses on Birmingham Sunday, a fateful day and significant part of the Civil Rights movement, and places it in historical context. Racial bombings were so frequent in Birmingham, Alabama that it became known as "Bombingham." Until September 15, 1963, these attacks had been threatening but not deadly. On that Sunday morning, however, a blast in the 16th Street Baptist Church ripped through the exterior wall and claimed the lives of four girls. The church was the ideal target for segregationists, as it was the rallying place for Birmingham's African American community, Martin Luther King, Jr., using it as his "headquarters" when he was in town to further the cause of desegregation and equal rights. Rather than triggering paralyzing fear, the bombing was the definitive act that guaranteed passage of the landmark 1964 civil rights legislation.

A boy and his little sister argue in rhyme over who is faster, in this story told using opposites.

A biography of Booker T. Washington, a man who rose from slavery to become a great African American educator and leader.

A biography of Pocahontas, a Native American woman who helped the Jamestown settlers.

"A juvenile biography of Crazy Horse, warrior chief of the Oglala tribe of the Sioux nation"--Provided by publisher.

Kay fights a fierce dragon, but after tripping over her own tangled shoelaces, she learns that dragons are good at undoing knots.

Simple, rhyming text counts monkeys as they swing into a kitchen, enjoy a wild visit, and swing back out.

L''hisotire de l''aventure de gaby, JP et Alex. Gaby veru jouer avec des amis mais il faut aider sa grandmere. Story of the adventures of JP, ALex and Gaby. Gaby want to play with friends but promised to help her grandma.

A young child describes the sights and sounds of autumn, including the "Chop! Chop!" of the woodcutter and the changing colors of the leaves.

Passengers get on and off the bus, providing a lesson in addition and subtraction.

JP découvre à quel point il est important de respecter l''environnement.

Gaby learns a lesson in kindness when she befriends the new girl in school.

With the encouragement of the other Corner Kids, Alex keeps trying until he is able to swim all the way across the pool.

When the Corner Kids cannot go to the water park because the car breaks down, Alex figures out a way they can have fun in spite of their disappointment.

Jealous of his friends's matching coats, Alex soon realizes how fortunate he is to have a warm coat when so many people have none.

A spinoff from the highly successful Rookie Readers, this series teaches and encourages the development of good character. Each book in the series focuses on an important decision-making trait or skill, such as cooperation, responsibility, and fair play. The main characters are three, second-grade friends who live on the same city block and are called the Corner Kids. In each book, the friends -- Alex, Gabby, and Three J -- have a different adventure that challenges them to make thoughtful choices and to learn from their mistakes.

A young wolf cub learns from his father that he is able to do just what is needed for his size.

Abby and her friends take time to move some bicycles so that their blind neighbor can walk on the sidewalk.

While researching the American flag for a class project, the Corner Kids ask townspeople what the flag means to them and find that each person has a different answer.

Three J and Alex help Gabby keep a promise to her grandmother.

Alex learns a lesson about telling the truth when he thinks he has lost the money his mother gave him to buy milk.

When the Corner Kids decide to clean up a dump to make it a playground, Alex's bossy ways hamper their progress.

A young girl thinks that Wayne is a pest, until she gets to know him better.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of flies and discusses some of the different kinds.