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Nine African American students made history when they defied a governor and integrated an Arkansas high school in 1957. It was the photo of one of the nine trying to enter the school a young girl being taunted, harassed, and threatened by an angry mob that grabbed the world's attention and kept its disapproving gaze on Little Rock, Arkansas.

If you think your family is weird, try having a rock for a brother! Richard might be a rock, but he’s a young boy’s best friend. They do all sorts of things together, like playing and going on adventures! What adventures would you go on if your brother was a rock?

In 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that schools had to allow Black students to attend previously all-white schools. On September 4, 1957, nine Black students were set to attend Little Rock Central High in Little Rock, Arkansas. But when they arrived, an angry mob of white people spat at them and hurled racist insults. They were also prevented from entering the school by the National Guard. After they were finally allowed in weeks later, they faced even more abuse from white students and staff.

Sharing can be tough. Sometimes we’d rather keep things, including our thoughts or feelings, to ourselves. But a good friend is generous with others. You can share your toys, your time, and so much more.

We all have problems that need solving. We also have triumphs that need celebrating! A good friend sticks with us through good and bad. They cheer us up when we’re down and cheer us on when we’re doing well. Learn how to be a good friend by supporting others!

Everyone is different. We all have our own personalities, abilities, strengths, and weaknesses. A good friend accepts us for who we are. This means making sure we feel included, being respectful during disagreements, and more. Learn how be a good friend by accepting others!

Taking turns can be hard. Sometimes we’re so eager that we forget to let others go first. But a good friend makes sure everyone gets a turn. This means being patient, taking the lead to include others, and more. Learn how to be a good friend by taking turns!

Shake off the hibernation blues with odd-couple friends Skunk and Badger in this funny and bestselling series, from Amy Timberlake and Jon Klassen! Skunk and Badger have an easy roommate rhythm—Skunk cooks! Badger cleans!—when they take in two orphaned rat pups, Zeno and Zephyr. Badger is...

Every day he dreads going to school. Then he finds a rock, a rock that fits perfectly in his pocket, a rock that touches all his senses and whisks him away into a whole other world. From then on, as long as he has a rock in his pocket, Ian Goobie can manage his daily challenges. That is, until he stuffs so many rocks in his pockets that his pants fall down right outside in the schoolyard, in front of all his classmates. This might be the biggest challenge Ian Goobie has had to face yet.

Un nuovo compito attende gli studenti del College di Parigi: creare l'outfit per una famosissima band rock... la preferita di Violet! Chi avrà lavorato meglio, conquisterà un pass speciale per il concerto! Che la sfida inizi!

A book for the coolest grandpas and grandmas everywhere! Grandparents love to rock every way they can—whether it's by singing out loud, dancing to a song in their hearts, or just living their best lives! From the musical team of Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo comes a lyrical read-aloud that...

Ever since Spencer Plain's parents disappeared, he's been staying in Bearhaven - a secret city where bears talk, go to school, develop secret technology, and plan missions to rescue others who need help. Spencer's been planning, too. He's in training as an operative with the Bear Guard so that he's ready to go help rescue his parents. They've been captured by Pam, who runs an illegal ring of rare animal trading and has been training an army of bears under his control.

This tender and warm audiobook is a touching ode to grandparents and family traditions—even picky eating. It features music and special effects. Listen along and enjoy the fun! Mimi's Waipo loves liangcha, but Mimi thinks her grandmother's favorite tea is just too bitter. It burns her lips, it...

The annual Great Quest is about to be announced in Quendel, which will determine the futures of Marcus and the other boys from the village who are coming of age. The wizard Zyll commands them to find the Rock of Ivanore, but he doesn't tell them what the rock is exactly or where it can be found. Marcus must reach deep within himself to find the powers of magic and the strength to survive the wild lands and fierce enemies he encounters as he searches for the elusive rock.

Love the TV show Modern Family? Wait until you meet the family Fletcher! With two dads, four adopted brothers, two cats, and one pug, the Fletchers will have you laughing out loud! Welcome to Rock Island, Where Time Stands Still! The Fletchers are back on Rock Island, home of all their...

Read the book that inspired the Nickelodeon TV show! Perfect for fans of Middle School and Awkward. Super-stylish and uber-harsh, Kacey Simon is the social dictator of Marquette Middle School. But when an eye infection and a visit to the dentist leave her with giant glasses, a mouth full of...

Rock on with Pete the Cat in this groovy storybook about keeping calm and rocking on by New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team Kimberly and James Dean. Pete the Cat can’t wait to rock out at the Alley Cats concert! But when the band never comes onstage, it’s up to Pete to find...

Jolina Marie Ledl ist bekannt aus der TV-Serie "Die Mädchen-WG" und von ihrem erfolgreichen Instagram-Account. Frisch und witzig erzählt sie in ihrem ersten Hörbuch "Rock your Day" von ihrem ersten Casting bei der "Mädchen-WG", von ihrer Leidenschaft für den Sport und natürlich von ihrer großen Liebe. Jolina gibt Tipps, wie man als Influencerin erfolgreich wird, wie man sich selbst motivieren kann und wie man seinen Tag so strukturiert, dass alles Platz findet: die Schule, die Freunde, der Sport, Model-Jobs und die Fans.

Greg Heffley scoprirà che la strada verso la fama e la gloria è percorsa di spine. Quando decide infatti di unirsi alla band di suo fratello Rodrick, i Löded Diper, Greg non si rende ancora conto del guaio in cui si sta cacciando. Ma apprende presto il rock 'n' roll è fatto di nottatacce, concerti non pagati, litigi tra i membri della band e continui problemi economici. Riuscirà il nostro eroe a mettere da parte le difficoltà per aiutare il gruppo a diventare la leggenda che pensa di essere?

In this moving true story, Kao Kalia Yang shares her experiences as a young Hmong refugee navigating life at home and at school. Having seen the poor treatment her parents received when making their best efforts at speaking English, she no longer speaks at school.