Heather Murphy Capps Livres

The story follows Indigo, an eighth-grade investigative reporter, who grapples with the challenge of confronting a racist school policy while maintaining her friendships. Her journey takes a turn when she uncovers a collection of letters from the influential Black journalist and activist Ida B. Wells, inspiring her to take a stand for justice and equality. The narrative explores themes of activism, friendship, and the impact of historical figures on contemporary issues.

Wyatt, a biracial seventh-grader, experiences mysterious smoke when he gets upset, a manifestation of his stress. As he navigates the challenges of fitting in at school and his ambitions to join the baseball team, he must delve into the deeper issues behind his emotional turmoil. This journey of self-discovery explores themes of identity, belonging, and the pressures of adolescence.

"The homes we live in today look a lot different than they did in the past. From caves to castles to the invention of indoor bathrooms, the history of homes is surprising, unusual, and amazing. Learn more about how people used these innovations to survive and thrive in everyday life"-- Provided by publisher

Going to the doctor today looks a lot different than it did in the past. In fact, the entire history of medicine is riddled with unusual, amazing and sometimes strange facts. Learn about how people used inventions, treatments and more to survive and thrive in everyday life. Going to the doctor today looks a lot different than it did in the past. In fact, the entire history of medicine is riddled with unusual, amazing and sometimes strange facts. Learn about how people used inventions, treatments and more to survive and thrive in everyday life. The Amazing History of Medicine contains high-interest, low-reading-level text specially written to engage and support struggling and reluctant readers.