The system of government in the United States has both united and divided Americans throughout the nation's nearly 250-year history. Fueled by activists, an abundance of fake news, polarizing More →
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Aunts and Uncles
Aunts and Uncles explains to emergent readers that aunts and uncles are our parents' siblings and their spouses. Accessible, carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive… More →
Cultural Appropriation
While the concept of "cultural appropriation" was first popularized in the academic sphere in the 1980s, it has only recently become a major topic of public discourse. Ensuring that other… More →
Grandparents
Grandparents explains to emergent readers who grandparents are and introduces different grandparent relationships and interactions. Accessible, carefully crafted text uses high-frequency… More →
LGBTQ+ Pride
Many people around the world face discrimination and even violence just because of their sexuality or their gender identity. LGBTQ+ people are treated unfairly in schools and colleges, at… More →
Living as LGBTQ+
America's relationship with the LGBTQ+ community throughout history has been complicated, showing great love and great hate to people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,… More →
Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking
Modern slavery and human trafficking are challenging human-rights issues that affect people worldwide. This book explores the causes of these issues, examines the history of modern slavery… More →
My Home: The Diversity of Families Today
My Home: The Diversity of Families Today delves into the lives of teens raised in diverse families, ranging from immigrants to LGBTQ households. Through their narratives, discover the… More →
Talking about Divorce
The American Eagle
Describes the national bird of the United States and how it came to be symbolic of the country. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, infographics, Fast Facts, critical… More →