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Seventy-three years after the events of THE DEATH CURE, when Thomas and other immunes were sent to an island to survive the Flare-triggered apocalypse, their descendants have thrived.
Sadina, Isaac, and Jackie all learned about the unkind history of the Gladers from The Book of Newt and tall tales from Old Man Frypan, but when a rusty old boat shows up one day with a woman bearing dark news of the mainland—everything changes.

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In the fourth book in the Gizmo Girl series, Geraldine tackles issues of diversity when a new kid from Pakistan joins the class. Everyone's favorite second grader is back with an all-new invention sure to wow her classmates! Geraldine's latest mission is to unite her class in celebration of their unique differences. When she sees the kids at recess giving the new kid from Pakistan a hard time for being different, she decides it is time for a new invention...

What are the core teachings and beliefs of Judaism? Readers will learn about one of the world's most widely practiced religions through the lens of two different perspectives and dive deep into important figures, sacred texts, holidays, and commandments. This narrative nonfiction book uses considerate text that is written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage and accommodate struggling readers. Includes sidebars that are...

Jaylynn's First Day Jitters is a story about a third grade student who is nervous about his first day of school. Jaylynn is nervous because he feels he is different due to his race. This book is a great way for elementary school students to calm anxiety about the first day of school.

This book focuses on characters who live in and come together in a diverse neighborhood. When Raphie, a little boy in a wheelchair who lives on Cherry Street with his dog and family, finds a shiny nickel, he feels like it is his lucky day. The friendly neighbors include Mr Nakamoto who plays piano, Mrs Applegate who bakes pies, and Mrs Jordan and her daughter who tend a garden. Raphie and everyone on Cherry Street all come together for an adventure...

Brown All Over is a celebration of colors, including the colors of our skin. It features a young boy's attempt to use all of the colors in his crayon box with the help of his family members and his realization that he is part of the color spectrum, too. It is a great book for children and families.

It is time for another special day with Nonna, and Jellybean wants to give Nonna a special gift. In her excitement, Jellybean disobeys Mamas instructions and creates a huge mess. In this heartwarming story, Jellybean learns the valuable lesson of being patient and following directions

This is a story of the perserverance of a unique puppy, named George, born in the big city. He's adopted by the Brians family, who had a daughter named Jennifer. While on a trip George becomes lost, and is faced with new experiences and feelings. Throughout his challenging journey to get back home, George gains mysterious human abilities, as well as bumps into an old friend. His old friend, who happened to be his previous owner, helps him reunite...

Travel from Lake Titicaca all the way to the city of Cusco for the highly popular Inti Raymi festival, celebrated in June each year.

What's the difference if she has light skin and yours is a little darker? All that matters is the artwork you create together is as colorful as possible... As he did in “I Wonder”, Upworthy.com and Today Show parenting expert parenting guru Doyin Richards tackles a timely and universal subject, diversity and acceptance, and distills it for the youngest readers. Because what matters most is not our differences, but what we do together as friends,...