An insightful look at how Mexico's rich cosmic heritage and modern space-age aspirations intersectFrom Aztec sun stones to satellite launches, from muralist visions to dark sky parks, Mexico’s engagement with outer space is fundamental to its identity. Mexico in Space offers a groundbreaking look at how the country has navigated the tensions between technological dependence and sovereign dreams.Anthropologist Anne W. Johnson reveals Mexico’s unique...

In The Heart of Our Neighborhood, a diverse group of children from different backgrounds come together to create a mural that reflects the spirit of their community. As they paint, they share stories, traditions, and experiences, learning the value of understanding and respecting one another’s differences. Through the mural, the children celebrate diversity, equality, and inclusion, demonstrating how working together can create something beautiful and unifying. The story shows how...

Our Hands Are All Different is a heartwarming children’s book that celebrates the power of hands to connect, create, care, and transform the world around us. Through the eyes of a curious child, readers explore how hands of all shapes, sizes, and colors come together to build friendships, share kindness, and promote inclusion. The story emphasizes the value of diversity and teaches children that while our hands may look different, they are all capable of love, creativity, and conn...

Geni is a woman with a colourful past, not all of it happy, and an uncertain future. Dissatisfied with what life seems to have on offer and feeling she has reached an important crossroads in her life, what happens during a holiday in the south of France with her best friend and their children has far-reaching consequences for everyone concerned.

In Our Colorful Garden of Kindness Blooms, a group of children from diverse backgrounds come together at a community center to create a beautiful garden. Through planting, caring for, and harvesting their unique fruits, vegetables, and flowers, the children discover the importance of teamwork, kindness, and patience. As they nurture their plants and share stories from their lives, they learn that despite their differences, they all share a common desire to grow something beautiful...

"[A] riveting tale of piracy and shipwrecks with an insightful and attentive eye on the roles of women so often overlooked by history."—Jill McCorkle, author of Life After Life and Crash DietImmersive historical fiction that brings two women out of the shadows of the men who surround them, and into the light of their own capabilities.Hannah shouldn't be in the water, saving shipwrecked sailors. Her husband would be furious...

An inspiring YA debut from the author of Dangerous Minds*.*Eddie Corazon is angry. He’s also very smart. But he’s working pretty hard at being a juvenile delinquent. He blows off school, even though he’s a secret reader. He hangs with his cousins, who will always back him up—when they aren’t in jail.Then along comes Lupe, who makes his blood race. She sees something in Eddie he doesn’t even see in himself. A heart, and a mind, and something more: a poet. But in Edd...

Did you know that there are more than twenty-one rivers in London? Many of them have been forced underground by the development of the city but they all have their own history and their own stories to tell, from Roman times to the present day.Anne and Sef have dredged these tales from the silt, bringing them to the surface for you to enjoy. Tales of mudlarks and refugees; a pirate queen and Vikings; a young boy running away from enslavement, and many more all flow ...

This valuable self-help book for people affected by cancer, their loved ones and friends focuses on self-care when life hurts. It explores the impact of cancer and explains why the usual ways of coping may leave people stuck.The first book of its kind to focus on the scientifically based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approach, it helps people to find ways to cope with painful thoughts and feelings, and to rebuild a meaningful life despite the cancer. With an emphasis on v...

"There is real life in Sarah Anne Johnson's new book, and genuine family drama too, all grounded in an authoritative evocation of old Cape Cod's waterways, marshes, and waterfront towns. The Last Sailor is memorable, clearly seen, and deeply felt."—Jon Clinch, author of Marley and FinnFrom the author of The Lightkeeper's Wife comes a poignant and powerful historical novel about grief, redemption, and brotherhood set on the shores ...

The New York Times bestseller author of Dangerous Minds has a new way to engage studentsLouAnne Johnson's newest book is a collection of fun and simple educational icebreaker activities that get students excited and engaged from the very first minute of class. These activities are great to use with students at all levels, and many of the activities include variations and modifications for different groups. Research has shown that the use of icebre...

Bring a fresh perspective to your classroomTeaching Outside the Box: How to Grab Your Students by Their Brain, Third Edition integrates practical strategies and engaging advice for new and experienced teachers. Whether you are preparing for your first year of teaching or have been working in the classroom for decades, this conversational book provides you with answers to the essential questions that you face as an educator—how to engage students, encourage...