Morlock, Rachael

"This book guides readers through strategies for identifying and understanding the emotions of others. Ways of expressing empathy are explored through real-life examples and primary sources"--Provide by publisher.

"The Greek philosopher Socrates . . . declared, 'The unexamined life is not worth living.' Reflection is a vital element of an examined life. Even for students, reflecting on situations and their own thoughts and feelings can lead to meaningful connections, greater self-awareness, and stronger decision-making skills. Readers will find a guide to healthy reflection. Primary sources provide . . . examples of reflection in action. Photographs and descriptions of familiar situations remind students that they can reflect on their own thoughts and feelings every day"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces young readers to grasshoppers, looking at their physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, and more.

Introduces young readers to ants, looking at their physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, and more.

Each family is unique. Some families have a mom and a dad. Some have only one parent. Others have two dads. Families with two dads aren't so different from those with a mom and a dad. Family members go to work, cook meals, do yard work or other chores, and they do fun things together. With this volume, the similarities between traditional families and families with two dads are highlighted, showing readers that being different is OK. Readers will learn that families with two dads are built on love, just like other kinds of families.

"Before Barack Obama became the 44th president of the United States, he was a community organizer, civil rights lawyer, and senator. Readers trace his . . . path to the White House and his unique position as the first African American president as they explore main text enhanced with annotated quotes from Obama and those closest to him. In addition, . . . photographs, sidebars, and a comprehensive timeline chronicle the legacy of this American newsmaker. Much is known about who Obama was before and during his presidency, but what has his life been like since leaving the White House? Readers will find out!"--Provided by publisher.

"Readers will discover how the Third and Fourth Amendments earned inclusion in the Bill of Rights. Complicated political language is simplified, helping readers recognize the amendments at work in modern life. Both amendments reflect the fundamental American values of privacy and personal property. They protect homes, belongings, and even phone conversations. Primary sources, . . . images, and sidebars explore the evolving interpretation of the Third and Fourth Amendments"--Provided by publisher.

"Not only is the right to trial by jury outlined in the Constitution, it's also the focus of the Sixth and Seventh Amendments. Why was trial by jury so important to America's founders? How have juries changed since the 18th century? Why are jury trials becoming rarer? This book provides the answers with evidence from historic documents and events. . . Main text and sidebars interpret the amendments, dissect relevant Supreme Court decisions, and follow the history of American juries"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the history, social life and customs of Mexico, discussing religion, celebrations and more.

An introduction to pearls, discussing how they're formed, how they're collected, and their historic uses.