Karen Latchana Kenney

Presents information about the boy who created Tumblr, including dropping out of school at the age of fifteen, working for Urbanbaby.com at sixteen, and living in Tokyo by himself at seventeen.

This title will inform readers about Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott, others who were involved, like Martin Luther King Jr., the Supreme Court's decision to desegregate public buses, and the national civil rights movement to follow. Vivid details, well-chosen photographs, and primary sources bring this story and this case to life. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing,...

Highlights everything needed to learn about hip-hop music. Glossary of key words Index Reviewed Table of contents Music is the universal language! Kids will have fun learning about all kinds of music while they explore the history, instruments, rhythms, greats, production, collecting, and varied activities in this series. Each book contains cool activities that will inspire young people to appreciate the specific genre by making their own instruments,...

Briefly explores the history of human thought about auroras, the scientific explanation for why auroras occur, and shows where readers can go to see auroras.

Explains how to become a guardsman in the United States National Guard.

"Since cars started rolling off assembly lines in the early 1900s, there have been people who wanted more than just ordinary cars. They wanted more power, more speed, and more style. Enter the sports car. Although sports cars grew out of racing, today sports cars are seen cruising the streets as well as mastering the tracks. Discover the history of sports cars, their cutting-edge features, and why owning one of these cars is a dream of car lovers...

"The Supreme Court protects everyone's Constitutional rights. But what do you know about the highest court in the country? Learn where the Supreme Court fits in the judicial branch, how justices land their jobs, and what the court's rulings mean for the country as a whole. It's key social studies curriculum made approachable for all!"--

"In this engaging title, young readers learn about different forms of energy! Different forms of energy such a potential and kinetic are explained, as are gravity, acceleration, velocity, g-forces, and centripetal force. These properties are illustrated by the design and operation of roller coasters. Colorful infographics make joules and shifting energy easily accessible, and prominent contributors such as LaMarcus Thompson are featured. A fun experiment...

"In this engaging title, young readers learn about the form of energy that is sound! Sound waves and their wavelengths are discussed, as are the vibrations of molecules, acoustics, and how the ear interprets sound. These properties are illustrated by the making and hearing of music. Colorful infographics make decibels, amplitude, frequency, and ear anatomy easily accessible, and prominent contributors such as Ludwig van Beethoven are featured. A fun...

In this book, readers will learn about the incredible transformation of an egg to a chicken. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage readers as they learn more about every incredible stage of the chickens life cycle.