Books for the Purposefull People Character Traits (Sherman): Cooperation

The dramatic story of neighbors in a small Danish fishing village who, during the Holocaust, shelter a Jewish family waiting to be ferried to safety in Sweden - based on a true story. It is 1943 in Nazi-occupied Denmark. Anett and her parents are hiding a Jewish woman and her son, Carl, in their cellar until a fishing boat can take them across the sound to neutral Sweden. The soldiers patrolling their street are growing suspicious, so Carl and his mama must make their way to the harbor despite a cloudy sky with no moon to guide them. Worried about their safety, Anett devises a clever and unusual plan for their safe passage to the harbor.

Life at Flint Hill Elementary School may seem normal, but seven friends find themselves on a path to crack the code for an epic life. Whether they're chasing their dreams on stage, searching for an elusive monster fish, or running a makeshift business out of a treehouse, can these heroes find a way to work together to change their community? Features diverse girl/boy characters with 7 short stories that culminate in a clever twist. Can be read independently by young readers, ages 8-10. Great as part of your bedtime stories routine for kids ages 6-8 who are ready to tackle chapter books. Perfect for children growing out of picture books and enjoy series/chapter books with spot illustrations- Wonderful gift for anyone looking for fun, meaningful reading that is not related to video games, TV shows, or movies. Best for kids who adore realistic fiction books told with humor and tall-tale flair; enjoy stories about friendship, family, and school life; can identify with characters who love animals and enjoy singing, drawing, acting, sports, the outdoors, and even running makeshift businesses; can relate to situations like wanting something badly, but not being able to get it; feeling bullied by other kids at school; struggling with responsibilities like cleaning one's room; longing to pursue passions. Great for gift-givers, parents, and educators looking for entertaining stories with themes based on strong values; funny, heartwarming stories that emphasize a growth mindset, teamwork, and community; books for kids that encourage kindness, perseverance, integrity, friendship, identity, self-reliance, and self-worth; books that feature relatable characters in various situations to promote understanding and empathy for others. Mom's Choice Gold Award Winner. Royal Dragonfly Award Winner. Wishing Shelf Award Winner. Available in hardcover, paperback, audiobook, and Kindle. Guided Reading Level: H-M | Lexile® Measure: 500L - 600L. Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up. Also available in Spanish as ISBN: 1940556112 and Bilingual Spanish-English as ISBN: 1940556023

Celebrate soccer--and the World Cup! "Uplifting and inspiring, this beautifully written and illustrated book reminds us of the joys and saving grace of friendship and sport." -- Archbishop Desmond Tutu In a dusty township in South Africa, Ajani and his friends have earned a brand-new, federationsize soccer ball. They kick. They dribble. They run. They score. These clever boys are football champions! But when a crew of bullies tries to steal their ball, will Ajani and his friends be able to beat them at their own game?

An English-speaking girl, a Spanish-speaking man, and a Polish-speaking woman might not be able to converse, but when a sparrow trapped in their subway car needs help, their common concern bridges the language barriers between them.

This bewitching first novel is a puzzle, wrapped in a mystery, disguised as an adventure, and delivered as a work of art. When a book of unexplainable occurances brings Petra Andalee & Calder Pillay together, strange things start to happen: seemingly unrelated events connect, an eccentric old woman seeks their company, & an invaluable Vermeer painting disappears. Before they know it, the two find themselves at the center of an international art scandal. As Petra & Calder are drawn clue by clue into a mysterious labyrinth they must draw on their powers of intuition, their skills at problem solving, and their knowledge of Vermeer. Can they decipher a crime that has left even the FBI baffled?

Share this story with kids in grades K-6 before assigning the next group project! Strengthen social and emotional learning and help kids learn to interact with each other in positive and constructive ways. Four simple steps each for using the skills of teamwork and sharing are presented in rhyme so they are easy for listeners to recall when needed. RJ's having another bad day. His teacher wants him to work with bossy Bernice, messy Frankie, and Norma (who just sits and picks her nose) on a report about Egyptian mummies. After a frustrating school day with his "team" RJ goes home to find only one cookie left in the jar. And his mom makes him share it with his sister! With the help of his coach, RJ learns that working as a team and sharing are skills needed not just on the soccer field, but in school and at home too! This book is the fourth in Julia Cook's BEST ME I Can Be! series which teaches children in grades K-6 social skills that can make home life happier and school more successful.

Help kids with their math skills plus their reading skills with the engaging and fun MathStart series! Earth Day--Hooray! is perfect for teaching place value to second, third, and fourth graders. Earth Day is on the way, and Ryan, Luke, and Carly have a plan. If they manage to collect and recycle 5,000 aluminum cans, they can make enough money to buy some beautiful flowers for nearby Gilroy Park. CAN they do it? Counting the cans gives Ryan, Luke, and Carly--along with readers--a lesson in place value. And facts about recycling throughout the story will help readers understand how important it is to take care of the earth. Kids will love the story and the illustrations by Renée Adriani. Parents and educators will love how the story and pictures make understanding the math concepts a breeze--as well as the concrete examples of how math works. The book contains activities for adults to do with kids to extend math into their own lives. Math = Fun! MathStart is an award-winning series by Stuart J. Murphy that teaches math through stories and visual models. Young readers find the stories engaging and relatable, because each story revolves around practical applications of the math concept being presented and features lively art from top-notch illustrators. Charts and other visual representations help children understand how the math works and promote deeper comprehension. This unique combination of stories, illustrations, and visual models helps teachers and parents in the teaching of math and provides all children with the opportunity to succeed. The 63-book series is divided into three levels with 21 books in each. The math concepts taught in MathStart books conform to state and national standards. Level 1 is Pre-K-Kindergarten; Level 2 is Grades 1-3; Level 3 is Grades 2-4. The series follows math topics across grades so there is a foundational path to learning that runs through the levels.