Emma Carlson Berne

In this second sequined adventure, join the spunky and powerful Sparkle Dragons as they blast their glitter fire and put their brains together to save the queendom from a malicious unicorn. A hilarious, easy-to-read graphic novel.

Help! Sparkle Dragon Alert! Princess Puff wants Robert the Troll's bustling smoothie shop closed. But why? The three glittery gumshoes equipped with brains, sass, and brawn—Trixie, Glinda,

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"Melody Ellison is impressed by her sophisticated new friend, Leah Roth, but she wishes her cousin Val would stop being so standoffish to Leah! Melody meets Leah's grandfather, Dr. Roth, a botanist who escaped the Nazis and brought a rare and valuable Lady's Slipper orchid with him to America. When Melody's own grandfather becomes a suspect in a burglary, Melody turns to Val and Leah for help. Yet Leah seems to be hiding something, something to do...

Jyn Erso dares to stand up to Imperial stormtroopers; Princess Leia has to save Chewbacca the Wookiee from an ice creature's lair; and Jedi-in-training Ahsoka Tano tries to stop an out-of-control droid before somebody gets hurt. Jyn, Leia, and Ahsoka know that helping others is part of being a hero. Let them help find the hero inside you.

Explains civil rights in America, how civil rights differ from legal rights, and the role of the U.S. Constitution in the formation of American civil rights. Includes a section on how young people can get involved in defending civil rights, a sample protest letter, a glossary, critical thinking questions, sources for further learning, and an index.

"Read three exciting stories about one of Star Wars' greatest heroes! Princess Leia Organa is brave, is kind, and stands up for what is right. In these three adventures she undertakes a daring mission, makes some cuddly new friends, and protects an unlikely group of prisoners--Imperial stormtroopers! All of Leia's choices, both big and small, show what it truly means to be a hero."--Back cover.

Provides an overview of the history and current functions of the United States Marines. Includes information on training and recruitment, uniforms, and equipment used by soldiers and officers. Contains photographs of various aspects of Marine life.

Provides an illustrated look at the life and works of African American Frederick Douglass. Describes his escape from slavery and his work as an abolitionist, speaker, and writer in the 1800s, and discusses the role photographs of him throughout his life played in the fight to end slavery. Includes photographs, a timeline, a glossary, critical thinking questions, and additional resources.

In 1938, a young Jewish girl named Ruth is living in Germany and trying to cope with Nazi oppression. When her apartment is broken into and her father taken to a concentration camp, Ruth and her best friend Miriam leave their parents behind and get out of Germany in order to survive. Includes a historical note, a glossary, and critical thinking questions.

Explains the roles and responsibilities of an involved citizen, from paying taxes to serving jury duty. Includes a section about notable individuals involved in government change, advice on how young people can get involved, a glossary, critical thinking questions, sources for further learning, and an index.

Explores the history of clichés, and highlights the reasons people love to use them. Includes a text-related activity and questions, a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.