Larry Dane Brimner

For twelve history-making days in May 1961, thirteen black and white civil rights activists, also known as the Freedom Riders, traveled by bus into the South to draw attention to the unconstitutional segregation still taking place. Despite their peaceful protests, the Freedom Riders were met with increasing violence the further south they traveled.

Ace builds her own skateboard, but it takes a lot of practice (and some falls) to learn to skate well--and then she builds a ramp and takes it to the park to skate with her new skateboarding friends.

Max is an inventor whose amazing math machine helps him count the wonders of the world around him during his day at school. Young readers learn about addition by counting items at Max's house, on the playground, and even in the school cafeteria. With a click of his machine, Max proves that math can be both useful and fun! 'A book is a door, a magic door. It can take you places you have never been before!' Each story in this lighthearted series begins...

Egbert can't wait to eat his twelve plump cookies, but everyone around him has the same idea! Kids receive an easy-to-understand lesson in division that simultaneously reinforces the concept of sharing. Reading about Egbert's distribution of his taste treats is guaranteed to improve children's math comprehension skills. 'A book is a door, a magic door. It can take you places you have never been before!' Each story in this lighthearted series begins...

It's bath time! Join Elwood as he prepares for some time in the tub with his favorite toys. Readers enjoy getting to know this colorful character while they simultaneously learn how to have fun with numbers. 'A book is a door, a magic door. It can take you places you have never been before!' Each story in this lighthearted series begins with an invitation to open a magic door and visit a land where tales both entertain and inform. Engaging characters...

The animal world is filled with opposites-enormous bears and long necked giraffes, tiny turtles and pint-sized hedgehogs. A younger brother and his older sister share a humorous discussion about how certain creatures are big, while others are small. Through their dialogue, kids receive an overview of opposites and a lesson in making comparisons. 'A book is a door, a magic door. It can take you places you have never been before!' Each story in this...

Ace builds a cool skateboard and learns how to skate in this fast-paced, STEM-themed early reader! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow! Ace...

No school, sleeping late, fresh lemonade, and the beach-who wouldn't want to read more? Engaging text and imaginative illustrations paint a picture of summer that will make kids eager to grab their swimsuits and head to the shore. Enjoy the excitement of the season amid a whirlwind of sandcastles, seashells, and ocean adventures. 'A book is a door, a magic door. It can take you places you have never been before!' Each story in this lighthearted series...

There's white on the ground and a sense of wonder in the air. Crackling logs in the fireplace, penguins gliding across a frozen pond, and laughter amid the snow drifts is sure to make young readers anxious for the onset of winter. Enjoy the enchantment of the season and discover how the even the smallest snowflake can appear magical. 'A book is a door, a magic door. It can take you places you have never been before!' Each story in this lighthearted...

Recounts the 1947 government investigation into the motion picture industry by the House Un-American Activities Committee.