Examines all aspects of the game of soccer, including its history, rules, soccer skills, tactics, equipment, famous players, and playing fields.

A critical, unflinching cultural history and fierce beacon of hope for a better future, America Redux is a necessary and galvanizing read. What are the stories we tell ourselves about America? How do they shape our sense of history, cloud our perceptions, inspire us? America Redux explores the themes that create our shared sense of American identity and interrogates the myths we’ve been telling ourselves for centuries. With iconic American catchphrases...

The bestseller that sparked international dialogue is now a book for young adults! Based on the adult bestseller by Ibram X. Kendi, and co-authored by bestselling author Nic Stone, How to be a (Young) Antiracist will serve as a guide for teens seeking a way forward in acknowledging, identifying, and dismantling racism and injustice.

Now a proud resident of Maine, on the path to citizenship, Abdi Nor Iftin's dramatic, deeply stirring memoir is truly a story for our time: a vivid reminder of why western democracies still beckon to those looking to make a better life.

"In the face of rapidly declining bird populations, read about the vast impacts birds have on ecosystems, food systems, and our mental health and what we can do to protect them"-- Provided by publisher.

Their magic tree house takes Jack and Annie back to retrieve a lost story in ancient Greece, where they witness the original Olympic games and are surprised to find what girls of the time were not allowed to do.

"What's it like to live in Morocco? What are the most famous dishes to eat? What sorts of music do people listen to? What languages are spoken? How did Morocco's history shape the country as it is today? Readers will learn the answers to these questions and more in this illuminating book all about Morocco! Written in engaging, reader-friendly language, and filled with vivid photographs, fascinating fact boxes, and sidebars that over an array of topics,...

"Celebrate the Winter Olympic Games with this elementary-level introduction to luge, the sport known for its sleds and icy courses. Also included is a brief biography about medalist Natalie Geisenberger"-- Provided by publisher.

Presents a retelling of fifteen Greek and Roman myths from the point of view of the main protagonist, including those of Arachne, Callisto, Baucis and Philemon, and Sisyphus.

"Fall is in full swing! The trees are dropping colorful leaves. The temperatures are getting cooler. Geese are flying south. Get young readers engaged in the many ways fall affects weather, plants, animals, people, and more. Through easy-to-read text, colorful photos, and a fun seasonal activity, kids will learn how fall has it all!"-- Provided by publisher.