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*A 2022 Notable Social Studies Trade Book* Perfect for reluctant readers, and anyone interested in American history, We the People and the President offers a glimpse into the intricacy of the American presidency for a foundation of knowledge for the youngest of readers. Ever wonder who the presidents really were? Ever wonder if our electoral system will evolve or remain the same? Who's your favorite president? This accessible, uniquely formatted picture book from PJ and Jamie Creek covers it all! Find out everything you want to know about the United States presidency--who the presidents were; how we vote; whose votes count the most--in this book completely comprised of infographics.

It’s Ryan versus the river in a race against time to save his brother’s life. When twelve-year-old Ryan reluctantly agrees to join his experienced older brother Tanner on a camping trip, he could never have dreamed this would turn into the most frightening day of his life. Ryan’s no good at sports or outdoor stuff. He’d rather be home playing video games. But Tanner says it’s an easy trip. They’ll kayak down the Boulder River, catch fish, and roast marshmallows. But the river is higher than usual, and the kayaking is scary. Tanner isn’t worried. But soon after, he’s badly hurt in a kayaking accident, leaving Ryan alone and afraid he can’t save his brother’s life. He’s only faced danger in video games. What good are games now when Ryan faces a real-life battle?

Young adult fiction has a new literary voice that is bursting with enthusiasm, intrigue and heart. PJ Duval gives readers a bold and trailblazing sense of life in The Adventures of Nicki in Wolf Creek, a new series that introduces Nicki, a girl with a keen wit and an adventurous spirit. When Nicki moves from the city to the country she doesn%u2019t expect to have trouble at an ancient schoolhouse in the middle of nowhere or suspect even the possibility of flunking third grade, but if she doesn%u2019t learn an entire year of multiplication in two months her drill sergeant teacher Mr. Baxter will do just that. Things can%u2019t get worse, unless you have a bully named Jake constantly taunting you and a spoiled girl named Constance as a nemesis. In fact, there isn%u2019t anything about Wolf Creek that Nicki likes until she befriends an unusual and mystic stranger, who challenges Nicki to unravel the mysteries of Wolf Creek%u2019s past. In a rush of action, Nicki%u2019s adventures begin%u2026 &

Wissahickon Souls, A Wissahickon Creek Story, is historical fiction set in the Philadelphia area in the early 19th century, and is a story of love, regret and reconciliation. The story follows the life of Claire Penniman, a free black woman born to free black parents in Philadelphia. Claire is indentured to Wissahickon Farm at the age of 6 in order to receive an education and escape the yellow fever. Claire, black and female, is an improbable hero who defies racial expectations. Claire's story fills a gap in American memory that marginalizes 19th century African American lives. This novel will appeal to readers who love to enter a time and place where they walk alongside characters they get to know as friends. Though Claire's world defines a person by the color of his or her skin, Claire's destiny is to bear witness to the truth that illuminates the color of souls.

Wissahickon Souls is a story of love, regret, and reconciliation set along Philadelphia's Wissahickon Creek in the years 1806 to 1836. Claire Penniman, black and born free, is an improbably hero who rejects racial expectations. Though her world defines a person by the color of skin, Claire's destiny is to bear witness to the transcendence of souls.

A woman who earns her living on Oregon's treacherous Columbia River Bar... Bar pilot Jo Henderson knows all the myths and legends of her native Astoria, but her knowledge of the undercurrents in local events proves more deadly than she thought possible when an explosion dumps her into the Columbia's icy winter waters. Though she survives her first "accident," she's unknowingly become the target of a ruthless killer. A man sworn to save lives at the risk of his own... When Bostonian John MacFallon took the job of Astoria's police chief, he left evil behind-he thought for good. But with the suspicious "accidents" piling up, Mac uncovers a plot that threatens to cripple the regional economy and destroy the woman who has quickly become far too important to him.

The outskirts of Philadelphia form the backdrop for this collection of captivating stories. A master crafter, Devlin weaves threads of emotions into patches of betrayal, regret and guilt, stitched together in the fabric of dreams. These stories resonate with the power of recognition and remembrance. Devlin's characters may slip as they maneuver life's torments, but their journeys through the unmapped terrains of their lives ultimately lead them to the refuge of acceptance and reconciliation.

The outskirts of Philadelphia form the backdrop for this collection of captivating stories. A master crafter, Devlin weaves threads of emotions into patches of betrayal, regret, and guilt, stitched together in the fabric of dreams. These stories resonate with the power of recognition and remembrance. Devlin's characters may slip as they maneuver life's torments, but their journeys through the unmapped terrains of their lives ultimately lead them to the refuge of acceptance and reconciliation.