"[The author] takes us into the poorest neighborhoods of Milwaukee to tell the story of eight families on the edge. Arleen is a single mother trying to raise her two sons on the 20 dollars a month she has left after paying for their rundown apartment. Scott is a gentle nurse consumed by a heroin addiction. Lamar, a man with no legs and a neighborhood full of boys to look after, tries to work his way out of debt. Vanetta participates in a botched...

Act out the story of a family of immigrants who are eager to come to America. They travel from their homeland and arrive in America, mesmerized by the Statue of Liberty. The statue becomes their symbol of hope for the future. Learn about the history of this iconic statue and Ellis Island in this patriotic, historical script! The roles in this script are written at varying reading levels, allowing teachers to use differentiation strategies detailed...

From the author of the classic novel Call of the Wild, Jack London's Smoke Bellew features a vivacious depiction of a gold rush adventure. Christopher Bellew, more commonly known as Kit, lives a comfortable life in San Francisco. He writes daily for a paper and his inherited wealth promises to keep him well-off for a long while. Still, Kit cannot help but feel complacent. As a young man, he has not completely figured out what he really wants in life....

Mediation is a life skill - a "pause button" - one that restores a sense of wellbeing. It centers you, grounds you, and expands your perspective. By turning your focus inward, you build a base of peace, calm, and ease. Meditation may be the most powerful tool in your wellness kit. Most of us believe that the running monolog of thoughts swirling through our head is who we are. But the bulk of those thoughts merely chase distractions, often aimless,...

"From twice National Book Award-nominated Rachel Kushner, whose Flamethrowers was called "the best, most brazen, most interesting book of the year" (Kathryn Schulz, New York magazine), comes a spectacularly compelling, heart-stopping novel about a life gone off the rails in contemporary America. It's 2003 and Romy Hall is at the start of two consecutive life sentences at Stanville Women's Correctional Facility, deep in California's Central Valley....

Beavers build their own environment! Their dams block rivers, creating still waters for them to swim in. They chew down trees to construct elaborate beaver lodges. This title proves that beavers are true survivors. Its low-level text, striking images, maps, and status charts bring readers up close and personal with these furry wetlands critters!