She lay on her stomach sorting through her buttons. The sun coming through her little window lost itself in her dark hair. The empty coffee can she used for her buttons sat next to her elbow. She took off her glasses and rested her chin on her fist as she spread the pile out to one button deep. She felt the smoothness under her palm, like cool water. When they were all spread out and right side up, she saw the one that would match the others on her fathers workshirt. Finding just the right button usually made her feel better, but it had been a bad day. So much to keep inside. So full. All her soda bottles were broken. By the time her Mom had gotten home from work, she was ready for her little room and sewing buttons.
This essential volume explores what makes people unique and important. Author Carol Greene examines what happens when people do not take care of each other and the environment, and how the reader can help people and the planet.
Why is land so important? It is where our food grows, and what we live on. Readers find out how to keep our land clean and safe in Carol Greene's narrative.
Readers will discover why air is so important. Author Carol Greene explains what air is, why it is important, and how air can become polluted. Readers will find out what we can do to help keep our air clean, both as individuals and as a group.
Author Carol Greene explores why animals are important in this book. Readers find out how animals help the earth, how sometimes people hurt them, and how we can protect animals and keep them healthy.
Explores the history of Halloween from the holiday's Celtic origins over 2000 years ago to present-day celebrations, and provides spooky riddles and ideas for pumpkin art.
A simple biography of the Baptist minister and civil rights leader who helped American blacks win many battles for equal rights and who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.
Despite the loving support of her parents and little brother, Robin finds life unfair because she must deal with a crabby landlord and the impossibility of having everything she wants.
A brief biography of the American Indian princess who as a young girl befriended John Smith, saving him from death at the hands of her father, and later was very helpful to the colonists at Jamestown.
Describes the work of Mother Teresa with the poor of India and how she came to devote her life to bringing not just goods and services to those in need, but also love.
A simple account of the life of Black Elk, the visionary and Oglala medicine man who had a vision of universal peace and felt that he saw his people's dream die at Wounded Knee.
Young children can now enjoy a biography series written just for them. Short, easy-to-read text, historical photos, and eye-catching illustrations introduce the beginning reader to interesting people who helped shape history. Includes timeline.
Do you know that all plants and animals need water? Readers learn why water is so important to everyone, and what it is used for. Also, readers will discover ways to save water every day.
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