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  Barbed Wire Baseball

  Marissa Moss

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  Barbed Wire Baseball tells the awe-inspiring tale of Kenichi “Zeni” Zenimura, who never gave up hope or let go of a dream. As a young boy in Hawaii, Zeni knew that he wanted to be a baseball player, even though most people thought he was too  
  small to play. As he grew older, his parents suggested other careers for him, like medicine or law. But Zeni kept playing baseball and grew up to be a successful player and manager, eventually playing in games with baseball legends Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. 
   
  But after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, Zeni, his wife, and their two sons, along with more than 100,000 other American citizens of Japanese descent, were sent to internment camps in the American Midwest and West. They were  
  imprisoned not for any wrongdoing but simply because of their ancestry. 
   
  At the Gila River War Relocation Center in Arizona, Zeni did not allow his situation to overcome him. Instead, with his sons and friends, he built a baseball field that gave all the imprisoned a sense of pride and hope for the future. 
   
  The life of Kenichi Zenimura, who was later named the father of Japanese American baseball, offers an inspiring true story from a little discussed segment of American history.

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  On a Flake-Flying Day - Watching...

  Buffy Silverman

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  On a feather-fluffing, seed-stuffing, cloud-puffing day . . .
   
  Weasels whiten. / Cardinals brighten. / Frost glistens. / Owl listens.
   
  From Buffy Silverman, author of On a Gold-Blooming Day and On a Snow-Melting Day, comes the third installment of a seasonal celebration. With winter's arrival, plants and animals hunker down for the cold season. Rhyming text and eye-catching photos sparkle in this wonderful read-aloud that encourages kids to closely observe the natural world. Back matter offers more information on the featured animals, plants, and weather conditions.

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  The Second Chance of Benjamin...

  James Bird

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  Benjamin Waterfalls is a troubled kid: he steals as the quickest way to fill the emptiness in his life. Plus, he enjoys the danger, and it makes him feel good to sneak some money into his mom’s purse when rent is due. His Native American mother has tried everything to help Benny find a better path, but when he lands in court in front of an unforgiving judge, it looks like there’s no hope—until the judge agrees to allow Benny one last chance at turning his life around. The only problem is, he’s being sent to stay with his father, a man Benny hasn’t seen for seven years.

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  Exploring Creation with Earth...

  Rachael Yunis

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  Apologia’s award-winning Earth Science curriculum is written for elementary students and has no prerequisites. Because young students learn best when they are interested in a topic, the Young Explorer Series was designed so that each course can be used in any order. 
  Using hands-on activities to help your young scientist retain what they learn, Apologia’s elementary science curriculum uses the Charlotte Mason methodology to introduce the wonders of our life-sustaining planet. In this course, your student will explore and learn about the observable universe, life in the habitable zone, spheres of the Earth, mapping our planet, the forces that make and shape the land and sea, climate and weather, cycles of life, and unique places on Earth as they reveal the marvel and might of our loving Creator. Topics Covered 
  There are 14 lessons in this elementary Earth Science curriculum.   
  This course covers the following 14 lessons:The Observable UniverseLife in the Habitable ZoneSpheres of the EarthMapping Your WorldThe GeosphereMaking and Shaping the LandThe HydrosphereThe AtmosphereClimate and WeatherWeather ForecastingThe BiosphereCycles of LifeUnique Places on EarthGod in CreationExperiments & Hands-On Activities 
  Packed with vivid photos and graphics that bring Earth Science to life, the textbook provides experiments and engaging, hands-on activities to help make learning stick.  
  Students will create a galaxy mobile, a Goldilocks Zone, a globe, maps, and crystals. They’ll also do hands-on activities to learn about invisible forces, tectonic plate movements, landforms, sunlight, and seasons, as well as weather and climates.

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  Maximus Slime’s Sticky Situations

  Alex Butler

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  When Maximus Slime gets nervous, things get gooey. Literally. From spelling bee eruptions to show-and-tell spectacles, Maximus’s life is one glittery, green catastrophe after another. But as the slime splatters and sparkles, Maximus discovers that being different isn’t just okay – it’s his greatest strength. 
  Overflowing with humour, heart, and hilariously unexpected slime explosions, Maximus Slime’s Sticky Situations is a riotous adventure for quirky kids who’ve ever felt a bit out of place – and anyone who’s ever cleaned glitter out of a school carpet. 
  Perfect for fans of Captain Underpants and The Boy Who Grew Dragons, this is a gloriously gooey celebration of creativity, courage, and finding your shine – even when it’s covered in slime.

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  Bagpipe Tunes And Their Stories...

  Klinger Susy

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  Take a fascinating trip through the world of bagpipe music: a journey in time covering the history of this wonderful instrument. Bagpipe Tunes and Their Stories: Old Times to 1950 features over 350 stories behind the unique bagpipe tunes that were composed before 1950.
  
  Bagpipes are at the centre of a vibrant culture that has grown over many generations and continues to fascinate music lovers throughout the world. This book unearths stories connected with well-known tunes that were played and written before 1950. A tribute to the rich heritage of bagpipe music, it is captivating reading for long-time bagpipe enthusiasts as well as people less familiar with this distinctive instrument.
  
  You’ll become acquainted with a wide range of bagpipe tunes, from the Scottish Highlands to the hills of Ireland and beyond. In addition, you’ll learn about the occasions for which they were composed and interpreted.
  
  Author Susy Klinger, a well-known music expert and bagpipe enthusiast, has put her broad-ranging knowledge and passionate musical interest into this book. She has done many years of research in Scotland and neighbouring countries, conducted numerous interviews with famous pipers and thoroughly studied bagpipe music in order to put together this collection of stories and personal portraits. The book is a treasure chest of musical discoveries, encompassing everything from traditional ballads to lively dance melodies.
  
  The wealth of information on bagpipe tunes is supplemented by carefully selected photos and illustrations that bring the atmosphere and culture of the relevant period to life. Each page is an invitation to delve into the past and become absorbed in stories of times gone by.
  
  Order your copy now and let yourself be inspired by this fascinating survey of music history.

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