Stephanie True Peters crafts children's literature, blending her everyday life with imaginative storytelling. Leveraging her background as a former children's book editor and a ghostwriter of sports fiction, she delves into fascinating topics and fictional scenarios. Her work often explores the intersection of sports and the presidency, drawing readers in with compelling narratives and historical connections. Peters finds fulfillment in balancing her writing career with family life, transforming her daily experiences into engaging stories for young readers.
A test of loyalty unfolds as sixteen-year-old Macy navigates the chaotic school game Spoon, which leads Alliyah, the star volleyball player, to make increasingly reckless decisions in her quest for victory. This gripping narrative explores themes of friendship, competition, and the consequences of ambition.
A Modern Graphic Greek Myth
The quest for the Golden Fleece drives young hero Jason and his companions, the Argonauts, as they navigate various challenges in their pursuit of his rightful throne. This modern graphic retelling of a classic Greek myth is tailored for struggling and reluctant readers, making it accessible while still capturing the adventure and camaraderie of Jason's journey.
A Modern Graphic Greek Myth
The story delves into the intense family dynamics of the Titans as they engage in a decade-long conflict with the Olympians, marked by jealousy and sibling rivalry. This modern graphic retelling of a classic Greek myth presents an accessible narrative, specifically designed for struggling and reluctant readers, making the epic battle for control of the universe both engaging and relatable.
Hercules is the ultimate Greek hero--just ask him. But to redeem himself, he must complete a series of dangerous missions given to him by his scheming cousin. It's up to Hercules to prove his strength and wit. Find out if he succeeds in this modern, graphic retelling of a classic Greek myth.
Polar bears and arctic foxes team up for a hunt in this photo-filled nonfiction book for young research writers and wildlife fans. One powerful polar bear + one sly arctic fox = a dream team! Discover how two vastly different animal species team up to find food. With super-smell and tremendous strength, polar bears are the Arctic's deadliest hunters. So much so, these big-time beasts often have leftovers. Cue the arctic foxes! These clever opportunists are game for any game and will clean up after polar bears, lickety-split. With eye-popping photographs, quick facts, and beyond-the-book back matter, Polar Bears and Arctic Foxes Team Up! will have young research writers and wildlife fans rooting for these Animal Allies. Other Animal Coyotes and Badgers Team Up! Groupers and Moray Eels Team Up! Ravens and Wolves Team Up!
The Greek goddesses can be competitive, especially when it comes to being the fairest. When Aphrodite, the goddess of love, wins the title, it kicks off a ten year battle between the Greeks and the Trojans. Find out who comes out on top, and how the Trojan horse came to be, in this modern, graphic retelling of a classic Greek myth.
"Unlock the mysteries of Earth's continents . . . with a time-traveling teen! In this full-color graphic novel, teenage geoscientist and time-traveler Crystal delivers all the dirt on the planet's rocky past, from lava rocks to massive landforms. With hilarious text and colorful comic book art, this book is sure to delight young readers as they follow along on Earth's Amazing Journey"--
What does it take to be a great friend? Find out with the help of a checklist. Learn how to meet new friends, maintain relationships with old ones, be a good listener and more in this easy-to-follow guide guaranteed to help you tackle all the items on your friendship checklist. With simple activities, colourful imagery and fast-paced text, Checklist Challenge Guides will help young readers, new and confident alike, check off new skills and experiences and live their best life!
In this Swedish folktale, a young boy longs for all the nice things other children have. An old woman tells the boy a secret for granting his wishes: sprinkling salt on a magpie's tail. But, before the magpie will grant the boy's wish, the bird has some strange requests of his own.