Shana Corey Bücher

John F. Kennedy war während einer der bewegtesten Zeiten der amerikanischen Geschichte Präsident. Er konnte trotz seiner kurzen Amtszeit die Weichen für bedeutende Errungenschaften stellen: Er gründete das Friedenscorps, trieb das Raumfahrtprogramm voran und setzte sich für die Bürgerrechte ein. Kennedy war ein visionärer Politiker und eine faszinierende Persönlichkeit, hatte aber auch mit einigen menschlichen Schwächen und politischen Strukturen zu kämpfen. Shana Corey erzählt vom Werdegang des legendären Präsidenten und zeigt zugleich auf, dass es auch uns ganz gewöhnlichen Menschen möglich ist, die Welt zu verändern.

Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography all about the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers!This Little Golden Book is a compelling introduction to an inspiring woman, written for the youngest readers. From a young age, Ruth Bader Ginsburg knew that she wanted to fight for girls and women to have equal rights. She studied and worked very hard and became just the second woman--and the first Jewish woman--to be a United States Supreme Court Justice. This is a terrific read for future trailblazers and their parents!Look for more Little Golden Book • Barack Obama• Joe Biden• Kamala Harris• Sonia Sotomayor• Dr. Fauci

This Step 4 Biography Reader shares the inspiring story of Malala Yousafzai, the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. Even as a young girl in Pakistan, Malala spoke up about the importance of girls’ education, via speeches and a blog. Since the Taliban regime was intent on denying girls an education and silencing anyone who disagreed with their laws, this was very dangerous. Malala was shot, but she survived the attack and it did not silence her. In fact, she spoke at the United Nations on her sixteenth birthday, just nine months after she was shot. Malala’s resolve has only magnified her voice, delivering her message of human rights to millions of people. Step 4 Readers use challenging vocabulary and short paragraphs to tell exciting stories. For newly independent readers who read simple sentences with confidence.

Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography all about President Joe Biden! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!This Little Golden Book about Joe Biden--who overcame stuttering, served as Vice President under Barack Obama, and was elected the 46th President of the United States--is an inspiring read-aloud for young girls and boys.Look for more Little Golden Book • Barack Obama• Ruth Bader Ginsburg• Kamala Harris• Sonia Sotomayor• Dr. Fauci

From an acclaimed author and a New York Times Best Illustrated artist comes the fascinating, little-known—and true!—story of New York City’s first subway. New York City in the 1860s was a mess: crowded, disgusting, filled with garbage. You see, way back in 1860, there were no subways, just cobblestone streets. That is, until Alfred Ely Beach had the idea for a fan-powered train that would travel underground. On February 26, 1870, after fifty-eight days of drilling and painting and plastering, Beach unveiled his masterpiece—and throngs of visitors took turns swooshing down the track. The Secret Subway will wow readers, just as Beach’s underground train wowed riders over a century ago. A New York Public Library Best Book for Kids, 2016

Oh no! Elmo's lost his very favorite blanket! Toddlers can help Elmo in his quest for it by  lifting over 30 flaps to reveal dozens of fun Sesame Street surprises.

A Step 3 biography of esteemed lawyer and former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama! Michelle Obama is a lot like YOU! She grew up on the South Side of Chicago with her brother, Craig. She rode her bike and played freeze tag with her friends. And she and her family ate dinner together every night! Michelle's parents taught her to work hard and not let anyone or anything stand in her way. That work ethic has propelled her through her whole life—through her magnet high school, her college years at Princeton, and Harvard Law School. Her parents also taught her to reach back and help others once she found success, evidence of which is everywhere in her work as First Lady of the United States and beyond. Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics—for children who are ready to read on their own.

It's October and Halloween is here! Kids will love this Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader about all the fun of dressing up in costumes, trick or treating, and joining a Monster Parade. It’s time for all the neighborhood children to put on their costumes, march in a Halloween parade, have fun at a party, and head out for some trick-or-treating. This is an exuberantly rhymed celebration of Halloween! Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

The idea of a Lenin renaissance might well provoke an outburst of sarcastic laughter. Marx is OK, but Lenin? Doesn't he stand for the big catastrophe which left its mark on the entire twentieth century? Lenin, however, deserves more profound consideration than this, and his writings of 1917 are testament to a formidable political figure, revealing as they do his ability to grasp the significance of an extraordinary moment in history. Everything is here, from Lenin-the-ingenious-revolutionary strategist to Lenin-of-the-enacted- utopia. To use Kierkegaard's phrase, what we can glimpse in these writings is Lenin-in-becoming: not yet Lenin-the-Soviet-institution, but Lenin thrown into an open, contingent situation. In Revolution at the Gates, Slavoj i ek locates the 1917 writings in their historical context, while his extensive Afterword tackles the key question of whether Lenin can be reinvented in our era of 'cultural capitalism,' i ek is convinced that, whatever the discussion--the forthcoming crisis of capitalism, the possibility of a redeeming violence, the falsity of liberal tolerance--Lenin's time has come again.

There are big boats, small boats, old boats, and new boats--all kinds of boats. The youngest of readers will enjoy this fun, rhyming Early Step into Reading book filled with boats.