Kara L Laughlin

"Duck! The ball slams against the gym wall. This book introduces the basics of dodgeball, the equipment needed to play, and the rules of the game. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author"--

General information about what a pandemic is, examples of various pandemics throughout history, and ways humanity can fight future pandemics.

Presents facts about the sport of t-ball, explaining the equipment, rules, and positions on the field.

Introduces young readers to snowboarding.

"This book examines the activism involved in the ongoing fight for racial justice in the United States. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary, a time line, a Think-About-It section, and an index"--Amazon.com.

Introduces young readers to soccer. A very simple introduction to the sport of soccer, the equipment used, and how it is played. Additional features to aid comprehension include fun facts, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author. Author/Illustrator biography; Glossary of key words; Index; Informative sidebars; Sources for further research; Suggested websites; Table of contents....

Introduces the game of ice hockey, the equipment used, and how it is played.

Introduces young readers to basketball.

Describes the necessity of various therapy dogs, their duties, temperament, training, and common breeds chosen. We hear about human heroes daily, but what do we know about our furry-legged ones? This series introduces various types of service dogs and explains the type of assistance they provide, from visual guide dogs to therapy dogs. Kids will love learning how a person's best friend is sometimes also a superhero! Additional features to aid comprehension...

An introduction to the role delivery workers play in a community, discussing how to become a delivery worker, what they need to do their job and more.