Henry Carter Hull

It's finally summer! What better way to celebrate than throwing an outdoor party? Before you throw down a picnic blanket and crank up the tunes, it's time to do a little planning. Inside, you'll find all the information you need to get ready for your party and to make sure your guests have tons of fun. Plus, you'll learn how to sidestep party pitfalls (bugs! peanut allergies!) and how to make your party extra-memorable (s'mores! capture the flag!)....

Nearly 75 percent of the U.S. population uses social media. For students, it is often considered a lifeline to connecting with their peers and staying relevant. But there's a dark side as well. How much social media use is healthy? What happens when trolls take over? Where do you go for help? Readers will learn to understand the pros and cons of social media and how to make smart decisions about managing their online presence.

Practical-and fun-tips for starting and growing friendships. Life is better with a friend. That's true for everyone. Some kids have lots of friends. Others have a few. Either way is great! Make a Friend, Be a Friend helps young readers find ways to-you guessed it!-make friends and be a better friend. That doesn't mean making and being friends is a snap. Even though it's natural, it doesn't always feel that way. The ideas in this book can help. Children...

This survival guide introduces the basics of financial literacy and money management for kids-from earning and saving money to spending and donating it-and gives readers essential skills for financial know-how. The book also explores how choices about money and finances connect to character development and social-emotional well-being. Readers will find ideas for setting money goals, delaying gratification, being thrifty, building self-esteem, giving...

An intergovernmental science agency recently concluded that one million species, plants, and animals are at risk of extinction because of nature's dangerous decline. What is the cause of this decline? And what are humans doing to protect themselves and other species? Readers will discover the facts behind this issue, the interconnectedness of species on Earth, and the immediate action needed to address the rapid loss of biodiversity.

This biography of a movement and the teen activists behind it delves into the quest for gun safety legislation in light of the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

Civil rights have been in the news with the rise of Black Lives Matter, Colin Kaepernick taking a knee during the national anthem at NFL games, and more. Yet civil rights activists have many other causes they are fighting for, such as calling attention to police brutality and combating racism in everyday life. The Civil Rights Movement started in the 1800s and remains a prominent movement within our modern society. Find out how activists such as Martin...