Dwayne Hicks

"Readers learn effective leadership skills in order to prepare them for future success. Topics include forming a vision and goals, earning respect, listening skills, and the traits of good leaders. Also includes sidebars with additional information"--

"This engaging title describes the steps that anglers take in catching small and large freshwater fish. Millions of people enjoy fishing in a wide variety of lakes and ponds. Readers learn about catch-and-release fishing, regulations for keeping fish, and the cleaning, preserving, and cooking of the catch. Readers also learn about the differences between fishing for bass or catfish and where to find their habitats. The impact of fishing on the environment...

"Readers learn all the facets of bass fishing, from the fish itself to equipment, locations, safety, and much more"--

"In this narrative, the main character, Hunter, learns what it means to be safe on the playground. Readers join Hunter as he interacts with friends and teachers during a spring day outside on the playground. Hunter--as well as young readers and listeners--learns the importance of basic rules, such as waiting your turn and playing safely. The gorgeous illustrations and relatable text are sure make this book a hit with readers" --

"Readers get the chance to travel the globe in this informative guide to Earth's continents. The text was expertly created to help young readers learn key points about maps as well as the continents. Each page is filled with a map labeled with key places noted in the accompanying text. Colorful photographs of landforms and people from around the world are sure to draw in even reluctant readers. A handy chart allows readers to compare the size and...

"Hills may seem like a fairly simple landform, but when you delve into the different types of hills that exist, how they're formed, and how they impact the world around them, there's much to be learned. This engaging guide offers a detailed summary of these fascinating features. Colorful photographs show a variety of different kinds of hills and help readers learn to identify the landforms when they see them. Age-appropriate text presents accessible...

"Plateaus are sometimes called tablelands-a nickname that makes sense, since these features' flat tops often resemble the smooth surface of a table. Readers of this captivating title learn all about these unique landforms, from how they form their signature flat tops to where they can be found around the world. Accessible text is paired with eye-catching photographs, helping readers learn to identify these remarkable landforms, an important part of...

"In some areas, tall mountains make for quite striking landforms. With the help of this informative guide, readers don't have to scale the tallest peaks to learn all about these fascinating features. Age-appropriate text correlates closely with vibrant photographs, making it easy for readers to learn to identify mountains and differentiate them from similar landforms, such as hills. This engaging volume reinforces key science and social studies curricula...

"It's the first day of school! Abby is excited to meet her new teacher, Mr. Bauer, and learn all about her new classroom. The first day is a big day to learn the rules of the classroom. Readers and young listeners will follow along as Abby and her friends learn how to behave in class, while having fun! The gorgeous illustrations are paired with manageable text to make this narrative both an enjoyable read as well as a memorable learning experience"...

"What does "honesty" mean? It's more than just not telling lies. Honesty is about truthful actions as well as truthful words. It's about living with integrity. These can be challenging ideas for little citizens to understand. The goal of this book is to demystify the abstract concept of honesty and give readers the tools they need to apply what they've learned in real-life situations. Friendly, accessible language and bright photographs appeal to...