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 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!

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.

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.

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.

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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.

With a house made of gingerbread, the witch HAD to be sweet, right? Your readers can judge for themselves when the witch tells them HER side of the classic fairy tale. A delicious way to spark conversations about perspective and support Common Core standards.

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.

We eat food to nourish our bodies, to honor traditions, and to celebrate special occasions! With simple, rhyming text and vibrant photographs, this book supports Common Core standards while celebrating our global heritage.

"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.

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

"Introduces adjectives and adverbs as parts of speech 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 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]

Here''s a BRIGHT IDEA: read this book. It''s a PIECE OF CAKE. And trust us; no one will call you A TURKEY. For more metaphors, look inside.

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 scary story? 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 sharing scares like a pro!

Learn all about the different parts of a letter, for both personal and business letters.

Ready to build a picture book? 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 writing and showing stories like a pro!

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.

Ready to build a fairy tale? 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 writing magical adventures like a pro!

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

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

Describes Earth, discussing its position, composition, rotation, moon, and capacity to support life.