New Releases by Nancy Loewen

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!

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.

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.

Don''t bother searching the night sky for Neptune without a telescope. It''s the only planet that can''t be seen with the naked eye. Explore the planet farthest from the sun in this book about Neptune.

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.

In this humorous retelling of the classic fable told by a mouse, Catnip is the bold mouse who is caught by the lion (she really should not have tried to jump over him)--but it is her timid twin sister Bitsy who finds the courage to fulfill her sister''s promise, and chews through the net the lion gets caught in.

In this humorous adaptation of the tale, Emperor Twill, ruler of the kingdom Pardonia, explains why parading in his underwear was really a clever plan on his part to find the one person in the kingdom who would give him an honest opinion.

Series statement from publisher''s website.

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.

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.

"Celebrates diversity as it introduces different kinds of homes from around the world with full-color photographs and rhyming text"--

We wear clothing to protect ourselves from the environment, to celebrate special occasions, to honor traditions, and to express ourselves With simple, rhyming text and vibrant photographs, this book supports Common Core standards while celebrating our global heritage.

"Introduces adjectives and adverbs as parts of speech through the telling of an original story"--

"Introduces the concept of capitalization through the telling of an original story"--

Want to write an outstanding opinion piece? From start to finish, this book takes you through the steps of writing a commentary, a letter to the editor, or a review. Learn how to select a topic and gather supporting facts for your viewpoints. Then organize your thoughts with an outline or a writing map. And after you''ve written a rough draft, check out tips for revising your work and making it shine. You''ll also be guided by helpful writing exercises and insights from popular opinion writers. No matter what type of opinion piece you''d like to write, this book will help you make your opinions heard.

You''ve got tons of questions about all sorts of stuff, but who do you ask? The girls of Girl Talk have been through it and they''re SO ready to share their advice with you! Tried and true answers to more than 40 questions about parents, siblings, and extended families will help you sort it all out. Book jacket.

"Introduces the four basic types of sentences -- declarative, exclamatory, imperative, interrogative -- through the telling of an original story"--

Introduces the concept of point of view through the frog prince''s retelling of the classic fairy tale "The Frog Prince".

"When a pet dies, it can feel like you lost your best friend. What do you do? Whether you had a guinea pig, dog, cat, or fish, this story can help you through the tough times."--from cover, p. [4]

As she prepares for her graduation ceremony, a first grader-to-be remembers her enjoyable year in kindergarten.

Feeling under the weather? Don''t throw in the towel. Chin up! This book is your dream come true. For more cliches, look inside.

Ready to build a play? First, you''ll need the right tools. Open this title in the Writer''s Toolbox series and discover plenty of tips and tools to get you started. Soon you''ll be setting the stage like a pro!

This volume gives advice on how to pick a research topic, gather information from nature and from books, and how to write the research paper.

Sincerely Yours is a Capstone Press publication.

Show Me a Story is a Capstone Press publication.

Demonstrates the tools young writers need to create silly stories, including characters, setting, imagery, word sounds, dialogue, irony, exaggeration, plot, suspense, climax, emotions, and an ending.

When gobbling grapes, gargling garlic, and going to a gala don''t cheer Gordon''s grumpy goose, little Grace Grady saves the day!

Readers learn about the elements of grammar and the eight parts of speech.