Jill C Wheeler

This biography introduces readers to Cynthia Kadohata, the Newbery Medal winning author of Kira-Kira. She is also the author of A Million Shades of Gray, Outside Beauty, Weedflower, Cracker! The Best Dog in Vietnam, and other young adult and adult novels. Readers will learn about Kadohata's early life in the South, the influence of her Japanese heritage, her struggle to get short stories published in magazines, her switch to young adult fiction, and...

An introduction to the physical characteristics, personality traits, and history of the Japanese bobtail cat, with information on how to choose and care for them as pets.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, personality traits, and history of the Ragdoll cat, with information on how to choose and care for them as pets.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, personality traits, and history of the British Shorthair cat, with information on how to choose and care for them as pets.

This biography introduces readers to Alvin Schwartz, the successful author of three volumes of Scary Stories books, I Can Read series, and Witcracks. Readers will learn about Schwartz's childhood in New York, his love of folklore, his switch to young adult fiction, and the success and controversy that have accompanied the publication of his books. Easy-to-read text and full-color photos highlight Schwartz's childhood, education, and life as an author....

This biography introduces readers to Scott O'Dell, the Newbery Medal winning author of Island of the Blue Dolphins. He is also the author of The King's Fifth, The Black Pearl, and Thunder Rolling in the Mountains. Readers will learn about O'Dell's childhood in California, his work in film business, and his switch to young adult fiction. Easy-to-read text and full-color photos highlight O'Dell's childhood, family, education, and life as an author.

Ellen DeGeneres has dedicated her life to making people laugh. She is known as an entertainment pioneer and champion of the LGBTQ community. Ellen DeGeneres: Groundbreaking Entertainer explores DeGeneres's early life, rise to fame, and positive influence on society. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources,...

In Grace Hopper, learn how the American computer scientist chose to pursue a career in science and revolutionized the way we program computers. Features include a timeline, a glossary, essential facts, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Text and color illustrations explore Pinterest, a social networking site where users pin, share, and follow common interests to a virtual board.