Slade, Suzanne

"A picture-book biography of celebrated poet Gwendolyn Brooks, the first Black person to win the Pulitzer Prize"--Provided by publisher.

"In this book you will find one-finger ball-spinning, rapid-fire mini-dribbling, and a ricochet head shot! You will find skilled athletes, expert players, and electrifying performers--all rolled into one! You will find nonstop, give-it-all-you've-got, out-to-win-it, sky's-the-limit BASKETBALL! You will find THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS, who played the most groundbreaking, breathtaking ball the world had ever seen, and played a pivotal role in the desegregation of the National Basketball League (later, the NBA). With rhythmic writing and dynamic illustrations, Swish! is a celebration of the greatness, goodness, and grit of this remarkable team"--Provided by the publisher.

Gwendolyn Brooks (1917-2000) is known for her poems about real life.? She wrote about love, loneliness, family, and poverty, showing readers how just about anything could become a beautiful poem. Exquisite follows Gwendolyn from early girlhood into her adult life, showcasing her desire to write poetry from a very young age. This picture-book biography explores the intersections of race, gender, and the ubiquitous poverty of the Great Depression - all with a lyrical touch worthy of the subject. Gwendolyn Brooks was the first Black person to win the Pulitzer Prize, receiving the award for poetry in 1950. And in 1958, she was named the poet laureate of Illinois. A bold artist who from a very young age dared to dream, Brooks will inspire young readers to create poetry from their own lives.

"Discusses the forms of technology that have revolutionized the game of basketball"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the periodic table's history, its numbers and symbols, and its three large groups of elements.

Teaches children about the depletion of the planet's energy resources, and discusses fossil fuels, global warming, alternative energy, and more; and offers tips to conserve energy.

Explains how a bill becomes a law through a story about a boy named Ramesh who calls the congressperson who represents his state with an idea for a new law that would provide people in the United States with free ice cream on their birthdays.

Teaches children about the depletion of the planet's energy resources, and discusses fossil fuels, global warming, alternative energy, and more; and offers tips to conserve energy.

Discusses the life cycle of a green snake, covering its habitat, physical characteristics, eating habits, and more, with fun facts and a glossary.

Provides information about pollution, discussing acid rain, hazardous waste, laws, and other related topics; and examines ways in which people can fight it.