"Ellen DeGeneres has dedicated her life to making people laugh. She is known as an entertainment pioneer and champion of the LGBTQ community. Ellen DeGeneres: Groundbreaking Entertainer explores DeGeneres's early life, rise to fame, and positive influence on society. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources,...

"This title examines Flickr, the photo-sharing website. Readers will learn about company history and development, how Flickr operates, and its impact on society. Key components such as Editing, Tagging, and Camera Roll are also explored"--Amazon.com.

"This title examines Pinterest, the interest sharing website. Readers will learn about company history and development, how Pinterest operates, issues the company faces such as inappropriate content, and its impact on society"--Amazon.com.

Profiles the life and career of astronaut Mae Jemison.

Information about the life and work of author Suzanne Collins.

This book is an introduction to the life of David Wiesner, author and illustrator of "Free Fall," "Hurricane," "Tuesday," and other books.

A brief biography of the children's author Lemony Snicket.

This biography of British children's author Roald Dahl introduces his childhood in Wales and England, the boarding school education that inspired the book Boy, his world travels, and his experience in World War II. Full-color photos, a glossary, and an index highlight Dahl's major works, such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, and The Witches, as well as his writing process, experience as a screenwriter, and family life....

This biography introduces readers to Kate DiCamillo, the Newbery Medal winning American author of Because of Winn-Dixie, The Tale of Desperaux, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, and the Mercy Watson series. Readers will learn about DiCamillo's early struggle with illness, and her journey from Pennsylvania to Florida and Minnesota. Easy-to-read text and full-color photos highlight DiCamillo's childhood, education, and early influences. Checkerboard...

This book introduces young readers to the Egyptian Mau cat, the feline known for its piercing green eyes and royal attitude. Engaging, easy-to-read text invites students to examine this breed's history, personality, behavior, and development. Coat characteristics, common colors, size, and care instructions are also highlighted. Beautiful, full-color photos feature the Egyptian Mau in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included....