Mighty Mike Bounces Back

Mike, who has had epilepsy since the age of two, copes with the challenges posed by his condition with the help of his understanding parents, caring doctors, and his love of basketball. Includes author's notes.

Mike, who has had epilepsy since the age of two, copes with the challenges posed by his condition with the help of his understanding parents, caring doctors, and his love of basketball. Includes author's notes.

In 1936, the New York Yankees wanted to test a hot prospect named Joe DiMaggio to see if he was ready for the big leagues. They knew just the ballplayer to call—Satchel Paige, the best pitcher anywhere, black or white. For the game, Paige joined a group of amateur African American players, and they faced off against a team of white major leaguers plus young DiMaggio. The odds were stacked against the less-experienced black team. But Paige's skillful batting and amazing pitching—with his "trouble ball" and "bat dodger"— kept the game close. Would the rookie DiMaggio prove himself as major league player? Or would Paige once again prove his greatness—and the injustice of segregated baseball?

Sebastian loves basketball--but being an elf at the North Pole doesn't allow him much time to play. Because of his love for the game, Sebastian gets in plenty of trouble--and that causes big problems in Santa's Workshop! After Sebastian gets fired from his job, he's convinced the other elves don't like him and decides to prove himself by trying out for his favorite professional basketball team. There's just one small problem--Sebastian is an elf and elves can't dunk!To solve this dunking dilemma, Sebastian takes some of Santa's magic feed corn--the stuff that makes his reindeer fly--to his tryout for the team. This corn will give Sebastian more hang time than Michael Jordan on the moon!When Sebastian's idol, Coach Tanner, discovers the corn, he begins to dream of his own championships for his team of losers. So Tanner sets out on a mission to steal the corn from Santa and it's up to Sebastian and his best friends to catch him and save Christmas! Enjoy this slam dunk adventure about friendship and pursuing your dreams all wrapped up with a Christmas message you don't want to miss!

One of Bank Street’s 2021 Best Children’s Books of the Year This sensitive, hopeful story will help kids explore their sadness when a close family member is undergoing medical treatment, while highlighting sources of light that can bring stability during uncertain times. It is also a terrific resource for anyone who wants to understand the ups and downs of coping with a parent’s illness. Ani's stuck in a dark cloud because his mother hasn’t been home. His friends and family try to brighten his mood, but nothing helps. When Mama finally comes back, but with her hair missing, Ani’s light gets brighter and brighter, chasing away his darkness. The unconditional love between Ani and his mother shines through as the two enjoy their precious time together, whether it’s forever, or just for now. Includes a note from the author explaining ways to help a child through a family crisis.

An updated overview of epilepsy that specifically addresses how this condition can affect teens. Epilepsy: The Ultimate Teen Guide, Second Edition gives positive, factual information and explains how young people can take control of their situations by understanding, managing, treating, and living normal lives with epilepsy. This edition includes updated chapters, resource lists, and statistics.

Discusses epilepsy, explaining how those suffering from the disorder experience seizures, and offers suggestions for how parents and educators can help those afflicted.

Safe at Home is a heartwarming story about Trevor, an 11-year-old boy whose aged great-grandfather gives him a 1915 Babe Ruth baseball card valued at $50,000. Trevor's joy is threatened by the mysterious disappearance of the card and by his friends' skepticism about great-grandpa's claim of being the only man in baseball history to steal home off Babe Ruth. Eventually Trevor learns some priceless lessons about friendship, truth and forgiveness.