Shana Corey

A one hundredth anniversary tribute to the Girl Scouts founder describes how she rejected the conventions of Victorian culture and introduced her pioneer family's passion for service, adventure, and independence to the girls of her time.

This Step 4 Biography Reader shares the inspiring story of Malala Yousafzai, the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. Even as a young girl in Pakistan, Malala spoke up about the importance of girls' education, via speeches and a blog. Since the Taliban regime was intent on denying girls an education and silencing anyone who disagreed with their laws, this was very dangerous. Malala was shot, but she survived the attack and it did not silence...

Pelly feels miserable because she looks different from her Martian classmates, but a glamorous opera singer who visits her class shows Pelly that her differences make her special.

Details the life and career of the First Lady-turned-presidential candidate, from her youth in Chicago to her time as Secretary of State.

"In 1870, Alfred Ely Beach invents New York's first underground train"--

When Nergil's first-grade class concentrates on health and fitness during Martian Health Week, he is very nervous about doing poorly in the upcoming space race.

Although she is smart, Tera must learn the importance of working together on a group project.

Profiles the life and career of the former First Lady of the United States, from her upbringing in Chicago and her career as a lawyer to her marriage to Barack Obama and the charity work she has done for the country.