Books with author Cooper Cara

When you go on vacation, you probably travel by car or van.Sometimes you may take a train or an airplane. But have you ever wanted to travel the country on two wheels? On a motorcycle?Author Carol J. Cooper has ridden motorcycles for almost twenty years. In her book, Kickstands Up, she allows young readers the chance to ride along across the country and share many of the things motorcycle riders—bikers—experience in their travels. You will see how some of the things you learn in school can also come in handy on your journey as young bikers. Through the story and photographs, you’ll come away with a better understanding of what goes into traveling on a motorcycle. You’ll also come to know the type of people who become bikers—in other words, all types! Including a grandmother, like the author.

When you go on vacation, you probably travel by car or van. Sometimes you may take a train or an airplane. But have you ever wanted to travel the country on two wheels? On a motorcycle? Author Carol J. Cooper has ridden motorcycles for almost twenty years. In her book, Kickstands Up, she allows young readers the chance to ride along across the country and share many of the things motorcycle riders-bikers-experience in their travels. You will see how some of the things you learn in school can also come in handy on your journey as young bikers. Through the story and photographs, you'll come away with a better understanding of what goes into traveling on a motorcycle. You'll also come to know the type of people who become bikers-in other words, all types! Including a grandmother, like the author.

What does it mean to be Jewish? Are there different ways of being Jewish? Can you be Jewish but not religious? In this friendly guide, 12-year-old Ruth explains the different ways a person can experience being Jewish, by introducing us to her family and friends.Documenting the lived experience of being Jewish, the book contains diary entries covering festivals, rituals, ethics, and what a relationship with God entails, as well as more challenging topics such as Israel, the Holocaust and anti-Semitism. Providing an excellent starting point for discussion with children, it also includes a helpful list of recommended sources for further information.