Books with author Emma Carlson-Berne

In today's uncertain world, many families are leaving their home countries and seeking a better life in the United States. Immigrants from Mexico and Central America explores the stories of two boys who left their home countries to find a better life in the United States. Follow their journeys to find out why they left their homelands and understand the challenges they faced in moving to a new country.

Primary source photographs combined with strong narration bring the horrific events of 9/11 to readers in historical context. People living at the time saw the planes flying into the towers in real time, on television, changing America's understanding of terrorism. Readers will understand the significance behind this event through text and clips of the event itself via the Capstone 4D augmented reality app.

[Children's Fiction (Ages 6-8)] [Read by January LaVoy] The choices we make, the actions we take, the moments -- both big and small -- shape us into Forces of Destiny!These two chapter books, based on the all-new animated microseries spotlighting some of Star Wars' greatest heroes, feature three exciting stories apiece--the first, about rebel leader Princess Leia; the second, about the scavenger-turned-Resistance hero Rey! Rey saves the day in three exciting adventures in the Star Wars galaxy! Rey is strong, determined, and ready for anything. In these three stories she uncovers a threat to the Millennium Falcon, helps a hapless happabore, and crosses paths with a greedy Teedo. Rey's choices, both big and small, show what it truly means to be a hero. Read three exciting stories about one of Star Wars' greatest heroes! Princess Leia Organa is brave, is kind, and stands up for what is right. In these three adventures she undertakes a daring mission, makes some cuddly new friends, and protects and unlikely group of prisoners -- Imperial stormtroopers! All of Leia's choices, both big and small, show what it truly means to be a hero.

Frederick Douglass—abolitionist, writer, political activist, reformer—has been called the most important African-American of the 1800s. He was also the most photographed American of the 1800s. Douglass, who escaped enslavement to work tirelessly on behalf of his fellow African-Americans, realized the importance of photography in ending slavery and achieving civil rights. The many portraits of Douglass showed the world what freedom and dignity looked like.

It was the biggest event in the history of women's sports. And for the Americans, it came down to five kicks. After regulation play and two overtimes in the final game of the 1999 women's World Cup soccer match, the score was 0-0. Penalty kicks would decide the world champion. The Chinese and the Americans would each pick five players. One kick per player. With the score tied 4-4, the Americans had one more chance to win it all. Brandi Chastain was up. If she made her kick, the Americans would win the World Cup. Success! After her winning goal, Chastain dropped to the turf, whipped off her jersey, and screamed with joy. The photo of the triumphant female athlete would circle the globe. Twenty-seven years after Title IX, the world now knew that women's sports had arrived. The victory was more than the end of a soccer game. It was the end of a crusade to prove that women's sports should be taken as seriously as men's. What a win!

Val Rushford has it all: The boyfriend, the looks, the grades, the friends--she's perfect. But when she dumps her cheating boyfriend, Dave, she's bombarded with all types of advances from boys all over school! Totally overwhelmed, Val decides to swear off boys until the end of the year. She buries herself in her school work and spends all her time on a class project that has her paired up with the artsy and intellectual Adam--the unlikliest candidates to ever win Val's heart...or so she thinks. Val soon finds a connection in Adam she has never experienced before, but she's so dedicated to her promise and so unsure of her feelings that she keeps him at an awkward distance. If Val can't figure out what she truly wants, she may just lose her one chance at real love!

In Search and Rescue: Imminent Danger, young readers will learn what it takes to be a part of this elite team of emergency responders. Featuring 32 pages of real-life photographs, a glossary, websites to visit, and more, this title gives an in-depth look into the training, equipment, and missions that rescuers come across―and what these brave men and women do to help save the lives of others.With vivid photos and engaging text, the titles in the Emergency Response series offer high-interest topics for students in grades 4–8. Readers will understand the dedication, expertise, and risks undertaken by the brave individuals who protect our U.S. citizens at home. Readers will discover the historical aspects of each job through timelines and gain reading comprehension skills with before- and after-reading activities, and more.