Reid Knihy

"New York Times"--Bestselling author Reid shows how all the other industrialized democracies have achieved something the U.S. can't seem to do: provide health care for everybody at a reasonable cost

Emma enters a writing contest. She loves writing and is confident that she will win. But when that doesn't happen, will Emma want to keep writing? Emma is deaf and often uses sign language to communicate, and this early chapter book includes additional information about sign language perfect for young readers.

The book presents a compelling argument for Shakespeare's intentional use of a five-act structure, organized in a 2-1-2 pattern, challenging contemporary critical focus on individual scenes. It explores the significance of multiple plots and perspectives, particularly in his festive comedies and romances. The analysis includes Shakespeare's development of epiphany as a dramatic technique, contrasting it with Spenser's emphasis on transcendent themes, and delves into the darker aspects of Shakespeare's dramaturgy as exemplified in Macbeth.

Emma loves animals and can't wait to babysit a neighbour's dog for the weekend. But Emma has no idea how hard it is to take care of a dog! Hopefully Emma can keep things under control and still have some fun! Emma is deaf and often uses sign language to communicate, and this early chapter book includes includes additional information about sign language - perfect for young readers.

Izzie loves roller skating, and Emma can't wait to try it. It's the perfect spring day, she has all her gear, and she is ready to roll! Skating isn't easy, but Emma refuses let her fear of falling ruin her fun! Emma is deaf and often uses sign language to communicate, and this early chapter book includes additional information about sign language perfect for young readers.

Barely fifty years ago a computer was a gargantuan, vastly expensive thing that only a handful of scientists had ever seen. The world’s brightest engineers were stymied in their quest to make these machines small and affordable until the solution finally came from two ingenious young Americans. Jack Kilby and Robert Noyce hit upon the stunning discovery that would make possible the silicon microchip, a work that would ultimately earn Kilby the Nobel Prize for physics in 2000. In this completely revised and updated edition of The Chip , T.R. Reid tells the gripping adventure story of their invention and of its growth into a global information industry. This is the story of how the digital age began.

Click. Clack. Tap, tap, tap. Emma just started dance lessons and is determined to learn the routine perfectly. But dance isn't as easy as she had hoped. Thankfully Emma doesn't give up easily. Emma proves that hard work and practice will take those tap dance troubles away in this early chapter book from the Emma Every Day series.

Była dziewczyną, która uciekła. Czy znajdzie siłę, by wrócić? Willow: Wystarczyły cztery lata. Powiedziałam sobie, że nie potrzebuję przyjaciół. Ani rodziny. Byłam pewna, że jego też nie potrzebuję. I wiesz co? Miałam rację. Ale w dniu, w którym wróciłam do Six Forks i go zobaczyłam, zdałam sobie sprawę, że nigdy nie zapomnę, jak to było mieć każdy cal jego ciała pod palcami. Dash: Myślała, że zdoła mi uciec. Ale to, co raz jest moje, zostanie moim na zawsze. Tym razem to ja zdecyduję, jak potoczą się sprawy.

Emma is excited about Izzie's birthday party. But she's also nervous. Is her dress too fancy? Will she know anyone else at the party? Did she buy the right gift? Will Emma's worries ruin her chance to have fun? Find out how Emma handles her party problems.

Emma and her best friend, Izzie, are trialling for the swimming team. Izzie doesn't make it, but Emma does. Will Emma still want to be on the team without her best friend? Emma is deaf and often uses sign language to communicate, and this early chapter book includes additional information about sign language perfect for young readers.