This mesmerizing coming-of-age novel follows Lai, living near the heart of Beijing, as she opens her heart to the emotional power of literature and her mind to different perspectives, joining the masses of demonstrators and dreamers who display remarkablecourage and loyalty in the face of danger as 1989 unfolds.

"SpongeBob amazes an ice-hockey scout with his skills while sweeping up the Krusty Krab, and he soon finds himself playing professional hockey! But when he realizes whose team he is playing for, and who he must play against, SpongeBob starts having second thoughts"--Publisher.

It might not always occur to us, but our world is full of shapes. And squares are some of the most popular. We cut our brownies into squares and stack square blocks. We snack on square crackers and rest our heads on square pillows. This book will encourage young readers to recognize the square as a geometric shape in their world. Colorful photographs accompany comprehensible text, supporting readers' budding vocabulary and making this text achievable....

"Spot squares and identify colors in this book. Beginning readers will gain confidence with the Whole Language approach to literacy, a combination of sight words and repetition. Bold, colorful photographs correlate directly to the text to help guide readers as they engage with the book"--

"Discusses the iconic photo of a lone protester, Tank Man, stopping a row of tanks near Tiananmen Square during protests in 1989"--

Square crackers are a tasty snack. A square pillow is a perfect place to rest a head. It might not always occur to us, but our world is full of shapes. This book will hone young readers into recognizing the square, an essential standard of Common Core mathematics. Colorful photographs accompany comprehensible text, supporting readers' budding vocabulary and making this text achievable as well as entertaining.

High school senior Lei unexpectedly finds love amid the student protests in Beijing in 1989, forcing her to choose between her family and its legacy or her future with a revolutionary leader.

Square Foot Gardening works; over two million gardeners will agree. That's how many folks have put Mel Bartholomew's innovative grid-based method to the test over the years, and always with the same result: more produce in less space with less work.

"Learn what a square is and what makes it special. Then, find this shape used in things all around you--at home, at school, and everywhere!"--Back cover.

They are made up of four even sides. This makes the shape perfect for board games, putting tiles on the floor, or holding syrup on a waffle! Easy text and large pictures help early readers discover that squares are fun!