Most Popular Books by Nancy Loewen

Shannon learns the ups and downs associated with the stock market and buying stocks.

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!

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.

Surveys classical mythology, discussing the relationship between Greek and Roman myths, and describes the birth and life of the demigod Hercules, known as Heracles in Greek mythology.

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!

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.

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.

Uses an advice-column format to define responsibility as a character value and demonstrate how it can be used in daily 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.

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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!

Offers rules for behaving in a safe way in the classroom, on the playground, and while waiting for and riding the bus.

"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"--

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

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.

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.

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!