Budding entrepreneurs will love the unforgettable Cleopatra Edison Oliver in this multiracial, capitalist tale that's equal parts The Lemonade War and Encyclopedia Brown. Cleopatra Edison Oliver has always been an entrepreneur, just like her inspiration, successful businesswoman Fortune A. Davies. So when Cleo's fifth-grade teacher assigns her class a "Passion Project," Cleo comes up with her best business idea yet: the finest "tooth-pulling" company in town. With the help of her best friend Caylee, a Nerf gun, her dad's tablet, and her patented Persuasion Power, Cleo's Quick and Painless Tooth Removal Service starts to take off.But even the best made plans, by the best CEOs, go awry sometimes. A minor barfing incident during a tooth-pulling operation causes Cleo to lose customers. Caylee, initially enthusiastic about the business, grows distant as Cleo neglects their friendship in lieu of getting more customers. And when a mean classmate makes fun of Cleo for being adopted, everything comes crashing down. Will she be able to rescue her business, salvage her friendship with Caylee, and discover that her true home has been here all along?

Teach students that even small actions can make a big difference! This 6-pack of nonfiction readers will teach second grade students how to react when they see something wrong or dangerous. See Something, Say Something 6-Pack • Emphasizes that students should talk to an adult they trust about things that make them uncomfortable, angry, or scared • Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will interest students • Covers serious subjects such as bullying and “stranger danger” • Includes a glossary, interactive discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity that will empower students to be leaders in their daily lives • Offers a lesson plan that will facilitate implementation of activities Whether they see a strange adult at the playground or a classmate who is being bullied, it’s important for students to learn when to speak up. This teacher-approved 6-pack explains why they students should stand up for their peers and tell a trusted adult about things that concern them. With a related fiction story and other beneficial features, this 6-pack will show second grade students how to make a difference by using their voices. This 6-pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.

A poem about human differences and similarities, accompanied by paintings of an interracial group of children sharing a sunny day and the universal childhood joy of just being together.