Goal Achievement Books

Introduce readers to the life of author and community outreach leader Pura Belpré, the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City, in this inspirational biography—part of the Leaders Like Us series. Pura believed the library was for everyone. Using her skills in storytelling, she encouraged Hispanic children to visit the library by creating bilingual story hour. Her community outreach helped to make the Hispanic people in New York City feel included. This 24-page biographical children's book features post-reading questions, an extension activity, and a time line to practice reading comprehension skills while learning all about how Pura impacted her community, resulting in the annual Pura Belpré Award..Engaging biography that tells the inspiring life story of a Latin American leader.For ages 6-10..24 pages.ISBN: 9781731657299.Vivid illustrations.Includes a time line, after-reading questions, and an activity to encourage further learning.The Leaders Like Us: Pura Belpré biography introduces young readers to the life of the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City, who used bilingual storytelling to engage Hispanic children and foster inclusivity, with vivid illustrations, a timeline, post-reading questions, and an activity to enhance comprehension.

Finding success takes perseverance, tenacity, and resilience—all qualities you'll see in the people in this nonfiction book. These scientists and inventors persevered through failure, sometimes repeatedly, to accomplish their goals and achieve success—and you can do it, too!.Nonfiction.Chris Schwab/Rourke Educational Media.Grades 4-9.Hardback.English.32 pages.9781731657695.1 hardback book, 32 pages.After-reading activities.Post-reading questions.Glossary words defined on the pages they appear.We proudly publish respectful and relevant nonfiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!.Part of the Driven to Succeed book series, Scientists & Inventors Who Never Gave Up tells the stories of exceptional scientists and inventors who overcame challenges to discover or invent something that changed the world.

Ever wonder how plants reach toward the sun? Or how water gets from the roots to the leaves? A plant's stem is like a highway, transporting water and food where it's needed. Dig in to discover how stems work to support a plant's survival..This Spanish science book features a photo glossary, index, and a post-reading activity to develop reading comprehension skills..For ages 7-10..24 pages with vibrant photographs.ISBN: 9781731654496.Guided reading level N.Rourke proudly publishes respectful and relevant nonfiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!.This 24-page Spanish science book explains how plant stems function like highways to transport water and nutrients, supporting growth and survival, and includes vivid photos, a glossary, index, and a post-reading activity for guided reading level N.

A Black woman had never been a justice for the United States Supreme Court until April 7, 2022 when Ketanji Brown Jackson made history. This lifetime appointment has only been held by two other African Americans before her. Learn about Ketanji Brown Jackson's life, experience, and accomplishments in this nonfiction biography, part of the Leaders Like Us series. Featuring 24 pages with vibrant illustrations, this children's book also includes a timeline, post-reading questions, and an interactive activity to help develop reading comprehension skills..Engaging biography that tells the inspiring life story of a Black leader.For ages 6-10..Page Count: 24 pages.ISBN: 9781731656292.Vivid illustrations.Includes a time line, after-reading questions, and an activity to encourage further learning.Leaders Like Us: Ketanji Brown Jackson is a nonfiction biography that highlights the inspiring life and accomplishments of Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, featuring vibrant illustrations, a timeline, and interactive activities to boost reading comprehension.

Does failing at something mean it's time to throw in the towel and give up? Part of the Driven to Succeed nonfiction book series, Artists & Entertainers Who Never Gave Up takes a look at the lives of some of the most famous and well-loved creators and entertainers who had to overcome challenges and obstacles to achieve their success. This children's book features after-reading activities, post-reading questions, and glossary words defined on the pages they appear to reinforce vocabulary and reading comprehension skills. Featuring vibrant photographs and fact-filled pages, this motivational book tells the stories of creative giants like Peanuts cartoonist Charles Schulz, Grammy Award-winning singer Beyoncé, writer Stephen King, and others who turned obstacles into opportunities..High-interest text for striving readers is filled with facts and photos.For ages 9-15..ISBN: 9781731657718.Glossary words defined on the pages where they appear.Includes after-reading questions and an activity.Artists & Entertainers Who Never Gave Up highlights the inspiring stories of famous creators and entertainers who overcame challenges to achieve success, encouraging young readers to persevere through obstacles.

Grace Lee Boggs was a Chinese American woman who went from earning a PhD in philosophy to becoming an activist in the black power movement in Detroit. She used ideas about revolution to inspire people to create a new world and imagine a new way of living. Learn about Grace Lee Bogg's life and accomplishments in this nonfiction biography, part of the Leaders Like Us series. Featuring 24 pages with vibrant illustrations, this children's book also includes a timeline, post-reading questions, and an interactive activity to help develop reading comprehension skills..Engaging biography that tells the inspiring life story of an Asian American leader.For ages 6-10..Page Count: 24 pages.ISBN: 9781731656308.Vivid illustrations.Includes a time line, after-reading questions, and an activity to encourage further learning.Leaders Like Us: Grace Lee Boggs is a nonfiction biography that explores the life and achievements of Grace Lee Boggs, a Chinese American activist who played a pivotal role in the black power movement, featuring vibrant illustrations, a timeline, and interactive activities to enhance reading comprehension.

Legends have a way of working themselves into our lives. You may not know the stories, but you know the signs. Discover the chilling tale of the jack-o-lantern, learn the legacy of the witch, and find out why you think breaking a mirror will have consequences… if you dare. Part of the Origin Stories book series, this nonfiction book explores the origin stories of Halloween, witches, and different superstitions and how they came to be the versions we know today. Perfect as a Halloween book, this spooky children's book also features after-reading activities, post-reading questions, and glossary words defined on the pages they appear to BOOst vocabulary and reading comprehension skills along the way..High-interest text for striving readers is filled with fun facts and vibrant illustrations.For ages 9-15..ISBN: 9781731657404.Glossary words defined on the pages where they appear.Includes after-reading questions and activities.Legends and Superstitions dives into the origin stories behind Halloween traditions, witches, and superstitions like broken mirrors, offering spooky tales with vibrant illustrations, after-reading activities, and vocabulary-boosting glossary words to engage young readers and enhance comprehension.

Finding success takes perseverance, tenacity, and resilience—all qualities you'll see in the people in this nonfiction book. These scientists and inventors persevered through failure, sometimes repeatedly, to accomplish their goals and achieve success—and you can do it, too!.Nonfiction.Chris Schwab.Grades 4-9.Paperback.English.32 pages.9781731657794.When things don't go as planned, do you throw in the towel and call it quits, or do you give it another try?.After-reading activities.Post-reading questions.Glossary words defined on the pages they appear.Part of the Driven to Succeed book series, Scientists & Inventors Who Never Gave Up tells the stories of exceptional scientists and inventors who overcame challenges to discover or invent something that changed the world.

Flowers are more than just decoration. They have an important job. But they can't always do it alone. Find out more about the work of flowers, how they attract help, and how they help plant species survive..This Spanish science book features a photo glossary, index, and a post-reading activity to develop reading comprehension skills..For ages 7-10..24 pages with vibrant photographs.ISBN: 9781731654458.Guided reading level N.Rourke proudly publishes respectful and relevant nonfiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!.This 24-page Spanish science book explores the vital role of flowers in plant survival, how they attract helpers, and includes vibrant photos, a glossary, index, and a post-reading activity to support reading comprehension at guided reading level N.

Could you eat bugs or turtles if you were lost in the woods and starving? Would you cut off your own hand to save your life? Read real-life stories about adventurers who faced deadly situations and lived to tell about them in Mountains and Wilderness, part of the Escape, Rescue, and Survival book series. This nonfiction book tells the stories of people who were attacked, lost, or injured in the wilderness—and lived to tell about it. After-reading questions, a glossary words defined on the pages they appear, and an extension activity are included in this 32-page children's book to engage readers along the way..Fact- and photo-filled text for young readers supports social studies curriculum.For ages 9-15..32 pages.ISBN: 9781731657350.After-reading questions and activity help reader further engage with book content.Glossary words defined on the pages where they appear.Includes an index.Mountains and Wilderness shares real-life survival stories of adventurers who faced deadly situations in the wild, featuring vivid accounts of their struggles and triumphs, with after-reading questions, glossary words, and an extension activity to enhance understanding and engagement.

Philip Vera Cruz came to the United States from the Philippines in search of an education. Instead, he became a farmworker to survive. This turn of events led Philip and other Filipino farmworkers, the manongs, to start the historic strike in Delano, California that led to a grape boycott and the birth of the infamous United Farm Workers union. Learn about Philip Vera Cruz's life and accomplishments in this nonfiction biography, part of the Leaders Like Us series. Featuring 24 pages with vibrant illustrations, this children's book also includes a timeline, post-reading questions, and an interactive activity to help develop reading comprehension skills..Engaging biography that tells the inspiring life story of an Asian American leader.For ages 6-10..Page Count: 24 pages.ISBN: 9781731656315.Vivid illustrations.Includes a time line, after-reading questions, and an activity to encourage further learning.Leaders Like Us: Philip Vera Cruz is a nonfiction biography that tells the inspiring story of Philip Vera Cruz, a Filipino immigrant who became a key figure in the United Farm Workers union and the historic Delano grape boycott, featuring vibrant illustrations, a timeline, and interactive activities to support reading comprehension.

This nonfiction book introduces the relationship between people and the places we live. It discusses the impact we have on the earth and the impact the earth has on us. Fact- and photo-filled text for young readers supports social studies curriculum. After-reading activity helps reader further engage with book content..Fact- and photo-filled text for young readers supports social studies curriculum.For ages 5-8..Page Count: 24 pages.ISBN: 9781731656339.After-reading activity helps reader further engage with book content.Includes photo glossary and index.This nonfiction book explores the relationship between people and the places we live, discussing the mutual impact between humans and the Earth, with fact-filled text, photos, an after-reading activity, a photo glossary, and an index to support social studies curriculum.

Some are bigger than a school bus. Others are as small as a candy sprinkle. Some make people itch. What are they? Plant leaves! Find out why leaves are a certain shape and size, how they help plants grow, and perform your own experiment to find out just what leaves need to grow..This Spanish science book features a photo glossary, index, and a post-reading activity to develop reading comprehension skills..For ages 7-10..24 pages with vibrant photographs.ISBN: 9781731654465.Guided reading level O.Rourke proudly publishes respectful and relevant nonfiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!.This 24-page Spanish science book introduces readers to the diverse world of plant leaves, explaining their shapes, sizes, functions, and growth needs, and includes vibrant photos, a glossary, index, and an experiment to support comprehension at guided reading level O.

Introduce readers to the life of political activist Yuri Kochiyama, a Japanese American who was incarcerated during World War II and went on to be a leader in many of the liberation struggles of her time, with the Leaders Like Us Yuri Kochiyama inspirational biography. Yuri and her family were imprisoned during World War II for being Japanese American, which gave Yuri the passion to fight against injustice for the rest of her life. This 24-page biographical children's book features post-reading questions, an extension activity, and a time line to practice reading comprehension skills while learning all about Yuri's legacy..Engaging biography that tells the inspiring life story of an Asian American leader.For ages 6-10..24 pages.ISBN: 9781731657282.Vivid illustrations.Includes a time line, after-reading questions, and an activity to encourage further learning.The Leaders Like Us: Yuri Kochiyama biography introduces young readers to the inspiring life of this Japanese American political activist, who fought against injustice after her family's WWII incarceration, with vivid illustrations, a timeline, post-reading questions, and an activity to enhance comprehension.

As a child, Serena Auñón-Chancellor loved watching rockets launch into space. She dreamed of becoming an astronaut, but she also loved medicine and helping people. Could she be both a doctor and an astronaut? Learn about how Serena Auñón-Chancellor made her dreams come true in this biography—part of the Leaders Like Us children's book series. This children's book features post-reading questions, an extension activity, and time line to engage readers while reinforcing reading comprehension skills. Featuring vibrant illustrations, this nonfiction book introduces readers to Serena Auñón-Chancellor, a doctor and NASA astronaut who was the second Latina to go to space—proving you can make your dreams a reality!.Engaging biography that tells the inspiring life story of a Latinx American leader.For ages 6-10..ISBN: 9781731657701.Vivid illustrations.Includes a time line, after-reading questions, and an activity to encourage further learning.Serena Auñón-Chancellor: Doctor and Astronaut tells the inspiring story of how Serena followed her dreams of both medicine and space exploration, becoming the second Latina to travel to space, and features vibrant illustrations, a timeline, post-reading questions, and an activity to engage readers and enhance comprehension.

We are all part of one world. This nonfiction book introduces life around the globe while pointing out things we all have in common. Fact- and photo-filled text for young readers supports social studies curriculum. After-reading activity helps reader further engage with book content. Includes photo glossary and index.Fact- and photo-filled text for young readers supports social studies curriculum.For ages 5-8..Page Count: 24 pages.ISBN: 9781731656322.After-reading activity helps reader further engage with book content.Includes photo glossary and index.This nonfiction book introduces young readers to life around the world, highlighting commonalities across cultures, with fact-filled text, photos, an after-reading activity, a photo glossary, and an index to enhance engagement and support social studies curriculum.