Charlotte Taylor

Abolitionist, author, and human rights activist Sojourner Truth was born a slave and fought her whole life to abolish slavery. Readers will learn about one of the first feminists through intriguing narrative, easy-to-comprehend information, black-and-white and color images, and direct quotations.

"There's no question about it: Hurricanes are becoming more frequent and getting worse as climate change occurs. These incredible forces of nature form over warm ocean waters near the equator. Their violent winds and heavy rains can cause great destruction and even loss of life. Luckily, technology has progressed enough that many places get at least some warning before a storm hits. In this book, readers learn more about what causes a hurricane, how...

"Blizzards are known for snow-but there doesn't even need to be a ton a snow for a storm to be called a blizzard! What storms qualify as "blizzards," how they're predicted and why blizzards are so dangerous are all covered in this engaging book. Readers are introduced to some of the worst blizzards in history, complete with photographs of the blowing snow and destruction they may have caused. Safety tips and survival skills are included for readers...

"When you really want to do something, it can be hard to wait. You want to do it now! But sometimes you have to think of others and wait until it is your turn. In this accessible book, readers are encouraged to think about why and when we take turns. Each colorful spread presents a different real-life situation: Juan is hot and thirsty after playing soccer. He needs a drink! But his friends are thirsty, too. Everyone takes turns at the water fountain....

"Knowing when to say we're sorry means knowing when we've hurt someone, whether it was intentional or not. This is not always easy to do, especially for children. This book presents readers with a variety of relatable scenarios in which young people recognize the need for an apology: Louis shares an embarrassing secret about Aaron with his other classmates, who make fun of Aaron. Louis feels bad for sharing Aaron's secret. What can he do? Each colorful...