Kurtis Scaletta is an author of books for young readers. His work is characterized by engaging narratives that capture the attention of young audiences. He skillfully explores themes relevant to his readers, making his stories both entertaining and thought-provoking. Scaletta's commitment to crafting compelling tales for young people is evident in his accessible yet meaningful prose.
Be inspired by the lives of trailblazers past and present in this biography series! Playwright, composer, actor and activist - discover the extraordinary story of Lin-Manuel Miranda's rise to stardom!
The book offers an inspiring biography of a groundbreaking athlete who shattered the color barrier in Major League Baseball, highlighting their significant impact on sports and society. Aimed at young readers who enjoyed the "Who Was?" series, it presents a captivating narrative that encourages kids to learn about influential figures in history and their contributions to change.
"Lucas, small and unathletic, is obsessed with being powerful Trunkzilla in an online game, but after becoming a volunteer Senior Sitter and saving Isaac in real life, everything changes"--Provided by publisher.
In the Dominican Republic, a boy who dreams of playing professional baseball in the United States crosses paths with a young environmentalist from Minneapolis who is passionate about saving bees.
Bring history home and meet some of the world's greatest game changers! get inspired by the true story of the player who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball. This biography series is for kids who loved Who Was? and are ready for the next level. When Jackie Robinson stepped up to the plate for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947, everything changed. He was the first black man to play in a major-league baseball game in the twentieth century! His brave act opened the door for more black players to achieve their own big-league dreams. But how did Jackie break baseball's color barrier? Whether excelling at every sport he tried as a youngster or standing up for his civil rights as a soldier in the US Army, Jackie always focused on his goals. Find out how this boy who loved baseball became one of history's greatest trailblazers! Trailblazers is a biography series that celebrates the lives of amazing pioneers, past and present, from all over the world. Get inspired by more Trailblazers: Neil Armstrong, Jackie Robinson, Jane Goodall, Harriet Tubman, Albert Einstein, Beyoncé, and Simone Biles. What kind of trail will you blaze?
A tiny bird discovers her inner dinosaur and learns to roar in this sweet story about remembering where you came from When little Dee is harassed by the neighborhood hawk, Mama tells her that her 20-million-times great-great-great-grandmother was an enormous dinosaur named Granny Rex and that Granny Rex still lives in Dee's feathers and bones. It's true: Not only did birds descend from dinosaurs, but they are related to the Tyrannosaurus rex, one of the mightiest dinosaurs of all! "Never forget," says Mama to her little bird, "that you are a dinosaur." Dee discovers she might be small, but she is mighty.
Set in the perpetually rain-soaked town of Moundville, the story follows Roy McGuire, who has never known a day without rain. The town's residents believe they are cursed, a notion solidified during a fateful baseball game against Sinister Bend that marked the beginning of the endless downpour 22 years ago. As the narrative unfolds, the impact of this curse on the community and its inhabitants becomes a central theme, exploring resilience, superstition, and the longing for change.