New Releases by Nancy Loewen

"A high school-level exploration of the life, poetry, and prose of 19th-century American poet and writer Walt Whitman, whose literary work is known for its passionate celebration of American life and its direct, speechlike style"--

For more than a century, Ghana was under colonial rule—until one man led the charge for freedom. Kwame Nkrumah, the country''s first Prime Minister and later President, played a crucial role in ending Ghana''s oppression and establishing it as a sovereign nation after more than a century of colonial rule and also inspired liberation movements across Africa. His leadership, vision, and unwavering commitment to justice made him a pivotal figure in African history. This compelling story introduces young readers to a leader who fought against oppression and changed the course of a nation. Perfect for classrooms and libraries, this book encourages discussions about leadership, resilience, and the power of one person to inspire change across a continent.

In 1872, Charlotte E. Ray made history as the first Black female lawyer in the United States. At a time when women were often denied education, jobs, and the right to vote, Charlotte defied societal expectations and overcame countless obstacles to pursue her dream. Her courage and determination in the face of adversity not only broke barriers but also opened doors for future generations of women and people of color. This inspiring book tells the remarkable story of Charlotte Ray''s groundbreaking journey, from her pursuit of education to her trailblazing legal career. Readers will be captivated by her strength, perseverance, and unwavering belief in herself, even in the most challenging circumstances. Charlotte Ray''s legacy as a changemaker continues to inspire leaders today. Her story is a powerful reminder that determination and courage can break down barriers and change the world. Perfect for young readers and history enthusiasts alike, this book celebrates an extraordinary woman who dared to challenge the status quo and paved the way for future pioneers.

In 1977, Lusia Harris made history as the first and only woman ever drafted by an NBA team, the New Orleans Jazz. Though she chose not to play for the NBA, her incredible accomplishments on the basketball court cemented her legacy as one of the greatest players in women''s basketball history. Lusia''s journey to greatness began in high school and continued at Delta State University, where she led her team to multiple national championships. She also represented the USA in the 1976 Summer Olympics, winning a silver medal, and later returned to her high school as a basketball coach, inspiring the next generation of athletes. A 2022 Academy Award-winning documentary about her life highlights Lusia''s groundbreaking achievements and her lasting influence on the sport. Her story demonstrates that with talent, hard work, and determination, women can break barriers and reach new heights in any field. "Lusia Harris: The Queen of Basketball" is a celebration of her trailblazing career and a powerful reminder to dream big, work hard, and create lasting impact.

Dazzling art and delightful text take readers along on a caribou''s migration journey throughout the wintry tundra. A map helps readers track the journey!

Dazzling art and delightful text take readers along on an Arctic tern''s migration journey from one end of the earth to the other. A map helps readers track the journey!

Leo''s class are all making flower pots to give to their moms at the Mother''s Day breakfast. But Leo isn''t making a pot. Leo''s mom died in a car crash and won''t be going to the breakfast. Leo works on his memory book instead, but he''s still very angry. He turns his memory book into an imagination book, of all the things his mom would have loved to do. In the end, Leo''s dad takes him for a special breakfast and they remember Leo''s mom together. This story focuses on losing a parent and coping with the feelings of grief, loss, and anger that come as a result.

Becca''s parents are getting a divorce. She''s sad and confused, but more importantly, what will happen to Neko, their family dog? Neko doesn''t understand what divorce is, and Neko isn''t allowed in Dad''s new apartment. How will they ever make this work? This story explores the issue of divorce through a sensitive, relatable story and picture book approach. It aims to help young children understand and cope with upsetting situations.

Roman can''t wait to go to his summer day camp. But everything goes wrong when Iris starts to stare at him, trip him up, and take his things. Roman is being bullied, but he doesn''t know what to do. The title explores the issue of bullying through a sensitive and relatable story. Providing a picture book approach to the topic of bullying, this story aims to help young children understand and cope with upsetting situations.

Roman was having a great time at summer camp ... until he accidentally bumped into Iris. Every day Iris found a new way to trouble Roman until eventually Roman dreaded going to camp. Why is Iris being so mean and what should Roman do to stop it happening? Providing a picture book approach to PSHE topics, A Helping Hand helps children understand and cope with upsetting situations they might face. Bullying is difficult to deal with and A Helping Hand provides advice and guidance for both parents and children. Roman''s story will enable children to talk about their own situation and express how they are feeling while notes for parents and teachers will help care-givers provide answers and support children in the best way possible.

Becca''s parents are getting a divorce. She''s sad and confused, but more importantly, what will happen to Neko, their family dog? Neko doesn''t understand what divorce is and Neko isn''t allowed in Dad''s new apartment. How will they ever make this work? In the end, Becca''s parents decide to do pick ups at the dog park so that Neko can see Dad. It''s a step in the right direction. What About Neko? explores the issue of divorce through a sensitive story that children can relate to. Providing a picture book approach to the PSHE topics of bullying, bereavement, divorce, and adoption, A Helping Hand aims to help young children understand and cope with upsetting situations that they might face.

Computers touch our lives everyday, in countless ways, but how do they know what to do? How do we communicate with them and they with each other? Language! Grace Hopper was a pioneer in computer programming, a woman whose scientific research led to computer-language tools and technology still in use today. Her story is filled with trial and error, and readers can follow the journey step by step.

Named for the god of war because of its blood-red color, Mars is the second-smallest planet in our solar system. Explore its cold canyons, ice caps, and more in this book about Mars.

Not only is Venus the hottest planet in the solar system, it''s also one of the brightest, most enchanting objects in the sky. Explore Earth''s closest neighbor in this book about Venus.

Which pole is north? Which pole is south? It''s hard to tell on the sideways planet of Uranus. Explore the gas giant''s strange position, its rings, moons, and more in this book about Uranus.

Are you silly as a goose? Do you laugh like a hyena? Like a monkey? Like a moose? In this introduction to grammar fundamentals, young learners discover the silly world of similes, a figure of speech that compares two things. With laugh-out-loud illustrations and clever, quirky text, this nonfiction picture books young grammarians and the children of language lovers.

They''re like major planets, but not quite. They circle around the sun. They''re round. But they haven''t cleared everything out of their path. Explore these unusual objects in this book about the dwarf planets.

Let’s all go on a thank you walk together. How many ways can you say thank you? Part of the Bright Start series, A Thank You Walk introduces and helps develop the idea of gratitude in children aged 1–3. A dog’s tail wagging, a bird’s chirping, a horse’s neighs, a child’s smile—a mother and daughter discover different ways of expressing gratitude as they take the family dog for a walk. With simple stories and engaging illustrations, the Bright Start series of board books opens conversations about emotions and mental well-being, providing you with the tools and language needed to develop and nurture emotional intelligence in your child. Bright Start responds to recent research showing that emotional development begins in infancy, when children first bond with their caregivers. Early development of emotional intelligence helps children to form healthy and long-lasting relationships, builds the foundations for stable mental health, and lays the groundwork for academic achievement. Give your child a Bright Start for a healthier and happier life.

Daddy’s nose is red. His eyes are sleepy. How can we make him feel better? Part of the Bright Start series, Feel Better, Daddy introduces and helps develop the idea of empathy for children aged 1–3. A big pot of “soup,” a beautiful drawing, a snuggle—a girl explores the different ways she can show empathy when her daddy is sick. With simple stories and engaging illustrations, the Bright Start series of board books opens conversations about emotions and mental well-being, providing you with the tools and language needed to develop and nurture emotional intelligence in your child. Bright Start responds to recent research showing that emotional development begins in infancy, when children first bond with their caregivers. Early development of emotional intelligence helps children to form healthy and long-lasting relationships, builds the foundations for stable mental health, and lays the groundwork for academic achievement. Give your child a Bright Start for a healthier and happier life.

Let''s learn a new game. It''s called "My Turn, Your Turn." Part of the Bright Start series, My Turn, Your Turn introduces and helps develop the idea of sharing for children aged 1-3. Malik and Cora both want to fly the same toy plane. Watch frustration give way to joy as they try the sharing game proposed by their teacher. With simple stories and engaging illustrations, the Bright Start series of board books opens conversations about emotions and mental well-being, providing you with the tools and language needed to develop and nurture emotional intelligence in your child. Bright Start responds to recent research showing that emotional development begins in infancy, when children first bond with their caregivers. Early development of emotional intelligence helps children to form healthy and long-lasting relationships, builds the foundations for stable mental health, and lays the groundwork for academic achievement. Give your child a Bright Start for a healthier and happier life.

Series statement from publisher''s website.

In this humorous retelling of the classic fable, Whisper the wolf explains that the shepherd boy was not lying about there being a wolf among the sheep, he just misunderstood the situation, because Whisper was just visiting the sheep who were his friends.

Series statement from publisher''s website.

Why on earth would an emperor walk down the street in his underpants? This first-person narrative provides readers with the answer -- directly from the emperor himself -- while subtly teaching about point of view and supporting curriculum standards.

The troll SAID he wanted to gobble up the billy goats, but what''s the real story behind his stomps and roars? A classic fairy tale gets a trip-trapping twist as the troll tells all.

When someone you love dies, you might feel sad, lonely and confused. What do you do? No matter who your loved one was, this story can help you through the tough times.

A humorous retelling of the fairy tale Hansel and Gretel, told from the witch''s point of view--who rescues the children from their wicked stepmother, and teaches them food art.

"Hats, pants, shoes, and shirts... Pull them on, tie them up, button them to the top. Time to take a trip around the world to see what people wear"--Back cover.

People around the world can look very different from one another, but smiles, tears and laughter can be universal. With simple, rhyming text and vibrant photographs that showcase the world''s diversity, this book supports Common Core standards while celebrating our global heritage.