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As a successful former slave, Clara Brown used her money to help other freed slaves get a new start in life. In 1859 Clara bought her own freedom and headed west to Colorado to find her daughter, who was sold when she was just a little girl. Clara didn't find her daughter there, but she did get rich. The people she helped became her family, and she became known as "Aunt" Clara Brown.

A 2014 survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration showed that 8.7 million youths ages twelve to twenty reported drinking alcohol beyond “just a few sips” in the previous month. Those who start drinking before age fifteen are five times more likely to become dependent on alcohol than those who begin at twenty-one. This resource shows young people how to help a friend who is abusing alcohol. It arms them with facts about alcohol, how it affects the teen mind and body, how to look for signs of a problem, and how to bring others on board to help.

Introduce students to immigration in America in the 1800s, and how it affected the United States. With this Spanish-translated book, readers will discover topics such as Ellis Island, Angel Island, and assimilation. Primary source images, fascinating facts, a glossary, and other features keep students engaged and help them better understand the social studies content.

What's hidden in the woods? Look closely through three colored transparent sheets to discover hidden secrets. Start with green and nothing moves. As if by magic each sheet shows animals and plants coming to life. Watch nature's surprises emerge in front of your eyes.