Learn all about your favorite Pokémon in this fact-packed guide to the animated series. Discover every region from Kanto to Alola, including the people and Pokémon who live there. Trace Ash's journey and get to know his friends and travel companions. See epic battles and meet legendary and mythical Pokémon. Combines artwork and anecdotes covering key characters, battles, and locations, including every region from Kanto to Alola.

Growing up as a girl in today's world is no easy task. Juggling family, friends, romantic relationships, social interests and school ... sometimes it feels like you might need to be a superhero to get through it all! But really, all you need is a little information. Want to know why your stomach does a flip-flop when you run into your crush in the hallway? Or how the food you put in your body now will affect you in the future? What about the best...

"When twelve-year-old Waka's parents suspect she can't understand basic Japanese they speak to her, they make the drastic decision to send her to Tokyo to live for several months with her strict grandmother. Forced to say goodbye to her friends and what would have been her summer vacation, Waka is plucked from her straight-A-student life in rural Kansas and flown across the globe, where she faces the culture shock of a lifetime. In Japan, Waka struggles...

"The killing of Emmett Till is widely remembered today as one of the most famous examples of lynchings in America. African American children in 1955 personally felt the terror of his murder. These children, however, would rise up against the culture that made Till's death possible. From the violent Woolworth's lunch-counter sit-ins in Jackson to the school walkouts of McComb, the young people of Mississippi picketed, boycotted, organized, spoke out,...

Music careers go beyond being in a band or joining a world-famous orchestra. Many of them do not require a college education. This volume provides readers with the tools they need to build a career in the field of music without heading to college first. It includes informative sidebars with exclusive job search tips and real-life information from people working in the field. Readers are encouraged to get creative about their job searches, going beyond...

Larry Page and Sergey Brin started out as two Stanford college students with a wild idea: They were going to organize the world's information. From that deceptively simple concept, they created one of the most influential and innovative companies in the world. The word "google" has even entered our vocabulary as a verb. Now, discover the true history of Google--from its humble beginnings as a thesis project made out of "borrowed" hardware and...

"A book for high school students about coding as it applies to entertainment and games."--

"Expert advice and encouragement are paired with exercises to help you face down your fears, let go of expectations, stop comparing yourself to others, and make your art with courage"--

This guide for middle school students will instill confidence for test taking. They'll find proven tips to help prepare for each test and learn how to beat test anxiety before it can beat them. Topics include how to get motivated, take notes, organize time and thoughts, and win at studying. Readers discover where to turn for help and how to tackle different kinds of tests. Common test mistakes and how to avoid them are also explored, as well as what...

"Over its 2,700-year history, the Maya became one of the most complex and dominant indigenous civilizations in pre-Columbian America. They became masters in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) -- evident through the archaeological remain that still excite and intrigue people today. The Maya built massive civilizations with temples, palaces, extensive highway networks, and some of the largest pyramids in the world. This title explores...