Books published by publisher Powerkids Pr

Margaret Brown earned her nickname as the Unsinkable Molly Brown after she survived the sinking of the Titanic. This illustrated, graphic retelling of the events of her life will enthrall readers. Aside from her part in the Titanic story, Margaret Brown was deeply involved in advocating for literacy, education, suffrage, and human rights, especially rights for children. She worked hard on behalf of the survivors of the shipwreck, too. This is an interesting story of a true American legend.

Borrowing $20 to go to the movies might not seem like muchunless the person you borrow from charges interest! This concept can be a difficult one for young people to grasp until they face this situation themselves. Luckily, this book clearly breaks down credit, loans, interest, and debt to help readers understand one of the hardest financial areas to manage long before they truly need the help. Sidebars and fact boxes supplement sections on credit cards, bankruptcy, and even national debt to explain especially tricky topics.

In 2009, a deceptively simple block-based sandbox game first began appearing on computers. Now, eight years later, Minecraft is one of the best-selling games of all time. But how did this worldwide phenomenon come to be? Readers will learn about the game's creator, programmer Markus "Notch "Persson; Mojang, the company he founded to help make it a reality; and the team of people who've helped it reach its current popularity. Intriguing details, an in-depth timeline, and full-color photos will enthrall gaming enthusiasts eager to learn about the people that have broken the computer programming mold to create their favorite pastime.

Emma Watson is best known for her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films, but her influence reaches far beyond the silver screen. In the public eye from a young age, Emma Watson has chosen to use her place in the spotlight to advocate for women's rights. She started the gender equality campaign HeForShe, works closely with fair trade garment retailers, and continues to act. Once a young unknown, Emma Watson has broken the mold and uses her place in the limelight to educate the world on pressing issues such as women's rights and ecologically sustainable fashion.

Sea stars are commonly called starfish, but these incredible ocean critters aren't fish at all. Many of these star-shaped animals have five arms, but some may have 50 arms. Students will love learning about the strange and curious lives of sea stars in this fascinating book. Habitats, adaptations, and other early elementary life-science topics are covered in detail. Full-color photographs enhance the text and encourage the development of reading comprehension skills. Even reluctant readers will enjoy this high-interest topic.