Books published by publisher PowerKids

The first Muslim American woman to wear a hijab while competing for the United States in the Olympics, Ibtihaj Muhammad has become a symbol of diversity and tolerance for America. Muhammad has broken the mold by becoming a standout female Muslim American athlete and is an inspiration to many. In 2016, Muhammad reached the high point of her fencing career so far, becoming the first female Muslim American athlete to earn a medal at the Olympic Games. Full-color photographs and a detailed timeline provide readers with essential information into Muhammad's life.

Water is one of the essential components necessary for life to exist on Earth. All of Earth's water in all its states, frozen, liquid, and gaseous, make up the hydrosphere. Liquid water exists on the surface of the earth but there are also reservoirs of water underground. Frozen water exists as glaciers, ice caps, and icebergs. This water makes up a special subcategory of the hydrosphere called the cryosphere. Water can even be found in the atmosphere in the form of water vapor. Readers will come to understand how the water cycle tracks water's movement from one phase to the next.

Pearls are beautiful flukes of nature. The only gemstones formed inside living creatures, these lustrous gems have fascinated mankind for centuries. Readers will be enchanted by this thorough study of pearls, how they're formed, how they're collected, and their historic uses. Meeting Next Generation Science Standards with a unique spin on curricular subject matter, this book is a guaranteed jaw-dropper for young scientists.

Every day, adults around the world go to work. What would happen if no adult wanted to be a dairy farmer or a commercial fisher? Not everyone is cut out for a job as tough and messy as that of a garbage collector, but we depend on these workers and others on a daily basis to help make our world a better place to live. Without them, our world would be very different, and probably a lot messier. This set introduces readers to some essential jobs and explores the perks and drawbacks for each one. Information includes training, education, daily activities, and much more. Features include: Exciting full-color photographs give readers a close-up view of the tasks, tools, and methods related to each job. Depicts hardworking men and women, inspiring young readers to become conscientious, dependable individuals. Includes STEM topics to inspire critical thinking and support burgeoning scientists.

The Underground Railroad was a system of people who wanted to help Southern slaves escape to the free North or Canada in secret. Between 40,000 and 100,000 people escaped to freedom thanks to the Underground Railroad. Readers are presented with a wealth of primary sources, including photographs, personal accounts, literature from the time, and pre-Civil War legislation pertaining to slavery. Readers will have a chance to reach their own conclusions based on facts they find in the primary sources. Sidebars provide readers with supplementary information about the difficult route slaves traveled to reach freedom and encourage readers to continue asking questions about primary sources about the Underground Railroad.

If there’s one bug known for living underground, it’s cicadas. Some species of cicadas spend most of their lives below ground, only emerging once every 13 to 17 years. In this volume, readers go underground to learn more about this unique insect. They’ll learn facts about the cicada’s life cycle, behavior, physical characteristics, and the important role it plays in its ecosystem. Readers will even learn about the cicada’s identifying “song.” Through information-rich text, fact boxes, and highly detailed photographs, this text puts a high-interest twist on the important science concepts covered in the classroom.

The Ohlone occupied a large region of California, spanning from what is now San Francisco along the coast and into the center of the state. This group of people was characterized by the well-organized villages in which they lived, the customs they practiced, and the language they spoke. However, much of this changed when the Europeans invaded Ohlone country in 1769. They faced disease, discrimination, and a loss of their original lifestyle. Today, the Ohlone still fight for the preservation of their culture and traditions. This book sheds light on the Ohlone way of life prior to the European arrival and the importance of respecting American Indians' rights.

It isn't very often that late bloomers are called prodigies, but Misty Copeland is an extraordinary case. At the age of 13, she began her formal ballet training, which is considerably later than most children begin ballet. In 2015, Copeland was promoted from soloist to principal at American Ballet Theatre, one of the world's premiere ballet companies. She has written a memoir and a children's book, and starred in the screen adaptation of her memoir. She advocates for inclusivity in the classical ballet world and as well as body positivity for young women.