A chorus of essays from a variety of voices, backgrounds, and experiences, exploring what it means to be human and true to yourself.What does it mean to be yourself? To be born here or somewhere else? To be from one family instead of another? What does it mean to be human? Collected by Lori Carlson-Hijuelos, A Path to the World showcases essays by a vast variety of luminaries—from Gary Soto to Nawal Nasrallah to Ying Ying Yu, from chefs to artists...

Knowing how to listen is essential to learning, growing, and getting along with others. Simple words and inviting illustrations help children develop skills for listening, understand why it’s important to listen, and recognize the positive results of listening. Includes a note to teachers and parents, additional information for adults, and activities.The Learning to Get Along® SeriesThe Learning to Get Along series helps children learn, understand, and pract...

There is a point in life where one reflects on what one has done throughout it. In Twenty F'ing One, Eric reflects on the accomplishments and dreams that he has had throughout his life as he turns twenty-one. Only Some will relate that even though one tries their hardest at life, they are not always lucky as others. Eric reflects on the themes of self-doubt, mental health, love, and pressure placed by the community that he grew up in and just being human.

A collection of African wisdom gorgeously illustrated by artists from Ghana, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Canada, the United States and more.Aphorisms are universal. They give guidance, context and instruction for life's issues, and they help us understand each other and the world around us. We use them every day, yet never think about where they came from or why they exist.In this beautifully illustrated collection, Eric Walters brings us classic sayings from t...

“What are you?”“Excuse me?”“You know, like where are you from?”“Nebraska.”“No, I mean like, what ARE you?”I’ve been asked this question more times than I can count. And I always know what the person is trying to ask, but I have to admit I kind of like to see them struggle. It shouldn’t be so hard to ask, “Hey, what race are you?” But it is. Especially when the person...

A speaker from England is visiting Dreamland International School today and she is teaching the children about confidence. Wuraola Nneka and Azeezah discover where they need confidence and how to achieve it. They have to think about where and when they are confident in other areas of their life. They learn about Anchoring and the Circle of Excellence. You get the chance to learn it too.

Who were history's bravest activists? Who was voted "Most Likely to Lead a Protest?" In the History's Yearbook series, readers will learn about the amazing and diverse women in history. In Girl Activists, readers will discover and rediscover their favorite heroines and learn about top women activists who have made an impact. Each book in this series is written at a higher maturity level using considerate text at a lower reading level in order to engage struggling readers. Backmatter materi...

English language has been chosen as our official means of communication with one another hence it is now a matter of compulsion for all and sundry to be able to express himself/ himself convincingly in English Language.This series of creative writing textbooks has been delivered with the mindset of preparing the future leaders from now to avail them the opportunity of speaking convincingly and writing creating.it ranges from primary 1-6.

Some of the most important changes in American culture have been driven by people born outside the United States. Immigrants may come as refugees, as workers, or as students. They may come as children or as adults. Once here, many speak out for the rights of others or try to build a better country by working within the government. Some give money to good causes. Others point out problems that need to be fixed. Still others create art and music that gives voice to the downtrodden. Here are ...