"Early reading skills blossom in a world filled with storybooks and games where kids will learn about the alphabet, phonics, and read with animals and other friendly faces! - Learn to read - Identify letters and letter sounds - Interact with storybooks - Play games with animal friends" - Publisher description.
"Summer Reading helps kids stay motivated, maintain reading skills, and learn all summer long! Kids will build confidence and avoid summer slide as they master literacy skills with interactive games, challenges, and storybooks. " - Publisher description.
"Summer Reading helps kids stay motivated, maintain reading skills, and learn all summer long! Kids will build confidence and avoid summer slide as they master literacy skills with interactive games, challenges, and storybooks. This SuperPack contains 2X as many apps as the standard Launchpad! " - Publisher description.
"Launchpad Pre-K Academy gives preschool-aged children 5 different paths to explore on their way to kindergarten. Using the Academy can help little learners develop the skills needed to enter their first year of school and inspire them to try new things with confidence. - Explore imagination and pretend play - Interpret music through movement - Learn to draw lines & shapes - Sing and express emotion creatively" - Publisher description.
"These stories, puzzles, and games help children learn about transportation while developing early educational building blocks. - Develop hand-eye coordination - Learn letters and numbers - Introduce problem-solving - Explore planes, submarines, and automobiles" - Publisher description.
"The goal of the Engineering & Design Module is to teach kids to recognize challenges, turn them into opportunities, and identify scalable solutions to solve them. Topics in this module include puzzles, invention, construction, machines, architecture, curiosity. STEAM Academy offers an interdisciplinary approach that weaves together the science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills learned in the classroom and connects them to things kids see every day." - Publisher description.
"The goal of the Engineering & Design Module is to teach kids to recognize challenges, turn them into opportunities, and identify scalable solutions to solve them. Topics in this module include puzzles, invention, construction, machines, architecture, curiosity. STEAM Academy offers an interdisciplinary approach that weaves together the science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills learned in the classroom and connects them to things kids see every day." - Publisher description.
"The goal of the Evaluation & Calculation Module is to teach kids to identify and analyze the details, data, and patterns that define the world around them. Topics in this module include quantification, research, algebraic thinking, statistics, association, and measurement. STEAM Academy offers an interdisciplinary approach that weaves together the science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills learned in the classroom and connects them to things kids see every day." - Publisher description.
"Kids will explore destinations all around the world while learning critical thinking skills and new ways to view their surroundings. " - Publisher description.
"Launchpad Pre-K Academy gives preschool-aged children 5 different paths to explore on their way to kindergarten. Using this Academy can help little learners develop the skills needed to enter their first year of school and inspire them to try new things with confidence. - Support critical thought processes - Aid in fine motor skill development - Explore large muscle movements through play - Build hand eye-coordination" - Publisher description.
"Launchpad Pre-K Academy gives preschool-aged children 5 different paths to explore on their way to kindergarten. Using the Academy can help little learners develop the skills needed to enter their first year of school and inspire them to try new things with confidence. - Build vocabulary - Listen and follow directions - Identify and recite letters - Develop an interest in stories" - Publisher description.
The multi-award-winning pre-school animation, loved by children and their families around the world, returns for its highly anticipated third series. Bluey and her little sister Bingo love coming up with hilarious, elaborate games based on their interpretation of the world around them. They enjoy nothing more than roping Mum Chilli and Dad Bandit and all their family, friends, and neighbors into their daily fun. Series 3 brings more of the authentic and relatable stories around everyday life that audiences adore. It features fan favorites such as Muffin, Socks, and the Grannies, and introduces some new friends too.
"Launchpad Pre-K Academy gives preschool-aged children 5 different paths to explore on their way to kindergarten. Using this Academy can help little learners develop the skills needed to enter their first year of school and inspire them to try new things with confidence. - Support critical thought processes - Aid in fine motor skill development - Explore large muscle movements through play - Build hand eye-coordination" - Publisher description.
"Launchpad Pre-K Academy gives preschool-aged children 5 different paths to explore on their way to kindergarten. Using the Academy can help little learners develop the skills needed to enter their first year of school and inspire them to try new things with confidence. - Explore imagination and pretend play - Interpret music through movement - Learn to draw lines and shapes - Sing and express emotion creatively" - Publisher description.
"The goal of the Nature & Environment Module is to ignite kids' curiosity to explore the connectedness of the natural world around them. Topics in this module include cause and effect, biology, plants, weather, geology, wildlife. STEAM Academy offers an interdisciplinary approach that weaves together the science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills learned in the classroom and connects them to things kids see every day." - Publisher description.
"The goal of the Technology & Space Module is to build kids' fascination with the solutions of tomorrow and get them excited to look beyond the world they see today. Topics in this module include mechanics, astronomy, robotics, coding, communication. STEAM Academy offers an interdisciplinary approach that weaves together the science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills learned in the classroom and connects them to things kids see every day." - Publisher description.
"The goal of the Creation & Sound Module is to teach kids how creativity and self-expression apply to identifying and solving problems. Topics in this module include art, sound, color, tempo, rhyming, and literature. STEAM Academy offers an interdisciplinary approach that weaves together the science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills learned in the classroom and connects them to things kids see every day." - Publisher description.
"The goal of the Evaluation & Calculation Module is to teach kids to identify and analyze the details, data, and patterns that define the world around them. Topics in this module include quantification, research, algebraic thinking, statistics, association, and measurement. STEAM Academy offers an interdisciplinary approach that weaves together the science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills learned in the classroom and connects them to things kids see every day." - Publisher description.
"Kids will discover the world with these apps, games and activities designed to challenge and engage kids between kindergarten and second grade. - Develop critical thinking skills - Explore foreign cultures and language - Encourage creative thinking - Reinforce addition, subtraction, equations and more" - Publisher description.
"Interactive science, technology, engineering, art and math based activities will help children develop their imagination, creativity, thinking skills, and so much more! This SuperPack contains 2X as many apps as the standard Launchpad! " - Publisher description.
"Early readers will develop their literacy skills in a world of storybooks and games designed to teach them about the alphabet, phonics, sight words, and so much more. - This SuperPack contains 2X as many apps as the standard Launchpad - Explore reading fundamentals - Identify letters and letter sounds - Build a strong vocabulary" - Publisher description.
"These games, challenges, and puzzles will help kids explore new concepts and learn foundational skills. - Read along with interactive books - Improve memory and concentration - Learn about animals - Build a strong vocabulary" - Publisher description.
"Kids will build confidence with letters and words as they read along and listen to stories all about bugs and other fun critters. - Learn to recognize words - Practice letters and letter sounds - Explore interactive stories - Prepare for kindergarten" - Publisher description.
"Discovery and imagination reach new heights as children interact with stories and activities that will encourage them to explore the world and their creativity! - Develop creative thinking skills - Have fun coloring - Learn about careers and new places - Sing along and learn" - Publisher description.
"Kids will travel back in time to learn about dinosaurs as they improve critical thinking, learn about letters, develop hand-eye coordination, and more. " - Publisher description.
"This 5-level guided reading system helps kids to master verbal, reading, and writing skills - starting at any level. Every app, storybook, and video has been hand-selected to help kids gain the knowledge they need to transition from learning-to-read to reading-to-learn. Emerging packs are ideal for readers who have reached the following milestones: - Asks questions to confirm understanding - Knows letter sounds - Recognizes basic sight words - Identifies patterns of text with picture support - Spells short vowel word blends - Uses drawing, dictating, and writing to compose text" - Publisher description.
"These interactive games and learning tools will help kids explore the world through science, technology, engineering, art, and math. - Build environmental awareness - Build knowledge of geography - Improve math and problem-solving skills - Learn about music and instruments" - Publisher description.
"Jump into learning all summer long through interactive storybooks, activities, and games that focus on developing creativity! Children will engage in drawing activities, explore the exciting world of art, and so much more. " - Publisher description.
"Kids will use imagination and brainpower to work their way through a galaxy of interactive storybooks, games, math challenges and more! " - Publisher description.
"This 5-level guided reading system helps kids master verbal, reading, and writing skills ? starting at any level. Every app, storybook, and video has been hand-selected to help kids gain the knowledge they need to transition from learning-to-read to reading-to-learn. Early Developing packs are ideal for readers who have reached the following milestones: - Participates in conversation - Asks questions to clarify uncertainty - Understands the organization of print - Distinguishes long versus short vowel words - Writes text with simple facts - Begins to spell long vowel words with patterns" - Publisher description.
"The goal of the Evaluation & Calculation Module is to teach kids to identify and analyze the details, data, and patterns that define the world around them. Topics in this module include quantification, research, algebraic thinking, statistics, association, and measurement. STEAM Academy offers an interdisciplinary approach that weaves together the science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills learned in the classroom and connects them to things kids see every day." - Publisher description.
"Summer Reading helps kids stay motivated, maintain reading skills, and learn all summer long! Kids will build confidence and avoid summer slide as they master literacy skills with interactive games, challenges, and storybooks. This SuperPack contains 2X as many apps as the standard Launchpad! " - Publisher description.
"Kids will build confidence as they master everything about letters and words with these literacy-focused games, challenges, and storybooks. - Learn to write letters and make words - Develop phonetic awareness - Learn sight words and vocabulary - Practice spelling" - Publisher description.
"Launchpad Pre-K Academy gives preschool-aged children 5 different paths to explore on their way to kindergarten. Using the Academy can help little learners develop the skills needed to enter their first year of school and inspire them to try new things with confidence. - Identify numbers & count 1-20 - Learn basic shapes & colors - Practice patterns, measuring & comparing - Observe nature & environment" - Publisher description.
"Summer Reading helps kids stay motivated, maintain reading skills, and learn all summer long! Kids will build confidence and avoid summer slide as they master literacy skills with interactive games, challenges, and storybooks. " - Publisher description.
"Kids will have fun learning about different kinds of pets as they improve reading comprehension, explore interactive stories, practice math skills, critical thinking, and more. " - Publisher description.
"Launchpad Pre-K Academy gives preschool-aged children 5 different paths to explore on their way to kindergarten. Using the Academy can help little learners develop the skills needed to enter their first year of school and inspire them to try new things with confidence. - Organize thoughts - Problem solve through reasoning - Express emotions & needs - Explores independence" - Publisher description.
"This 5-level guided reading system helps kids master verbal, reading, and writing skills - starting at any level. Every app, storybook, and video has been hand-selected to help kids gain the knowledge they need to transition from learning-to-read to reading-to-learn. Pre-Emerging packs are ideal for readers who have reached the following milestones: - Forms 3 to 4 word sentences - Can talk and carry on conversations - Continues to grow vocabulary - Listens to stories, simple songs, and nursery rhymes - Recognizes letters" - Publisher description.
"These interactive books, games, and activities will help kids build a solid foundation of skills they can use in the classroom and beyond. This pack includes apps that have won industry awards including and Academic's Choice Award, Appysmarts: Editor's Favorite, Children's Technology Review: Editor's Choice, and more! - Practice early education fundamentals - Build literacy and language skills - Explore different emotions - Learn the importance of sharing and recycling" - Publisher description.
"Summer Reading helps kids stay motivated, maintain reading skills, and learn all summer long! Kids will build confidence and avoid summer slide as they master literacy skills with interactive games, challenges, and storybooks. " - Publisher description.
"This 5-level guided reading system helps kids master verbal, reading, and writing skills ? starting at any level. Every app, storybook, and video has been hand-selected to help kids gain the knowledge they need to transition from learning-to-read to reading-to-learn. Independent packs are ideal for readers who have reached the following milestones: - Will explore ideas for discussion - Engages in conversation - Reads with understanding and purpose - Reads and comprehends literature proficiently - Constructs text in an organized manner - Uses transitional and link words" - Publisher description.
"The goal of the Nature & Environment Module is to ignite kids' curiosity to explore the connectedness of the natural world around them. Topics in this module include cause and effect, biology, plants, weather, geology, wildlife. STEAM Academy offers an interdisciplinary approach that weaves together the science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills learned in the classroom and connects them to things kids see every day." - Publisher description.
"The goal of the Creation & Sound Module is to teach kids how creativity and self-expression apply to identifying and solving problems. Topics in this module include art, sound, color, tempo, rhyming, and literature. STEAM Academy offers an interdisciplinary approach that weaves together the science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills learned in the classroom and connects them to things kids see every day." - Publisher description.
"This 5-level guided reading system helps kids master verbal, reading, and writing skills ? starting at any level. Every app, storybook, and video has been hand-selected to help kids gain the knowledge they need to transition from learning-to-read to reading-to-learn. Developing packs are ideal for readers who have reached the following milestones: - Can recount a story with descriptive detail - Asks for clarification when needed - Starting to decode unknown long vowel words - Reads text with accuracy - Writes using a topic - Will spell more complex, long vowel words" - Publisher description.
Wilby Daniels is just an ordinary teenager until a magical ring accidentally transforms him into a sheepdog...whose owner is the leader of a plot to destroy the space program! The first live-action comedy Walt Disney produced. B&W and color versions.
"The goal of the Creation & Sound Module is to teach kids how creativity and self-expression apply to identifying and solving problems. Topics in this module include art, sound, color, tempo, rhyming, and literature. STEAM Academy offers an interdisciplinary approach that weaves together the science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills learned in the classroom and connects them to things kids see every day." - Publisher description.
"This 5-level guided reading system helps kids to master verbal, reading, and writing skills - starting at any level. Every app, storybook, and video has been hand-selected to help kids gain the knowledge they need to transition from learning-to-read to reading-to-learn. Emerging packs are ideal for readers who have reached the following milestones: - Asks questions to confirm understanding - Knows letter sounds - Recognizes basic sight words - Identifies patterns of text with picture support - Spells short vowel word blends - Uses drawing, dictating, and writing to compose text" - Publisher description.
"The goal of the Technology & Space Module is to build kids' fascination with the solutions of tomorrow and get them excited to look beyond the world they see today. Topics in this module include mechanics, astronomy, robotics, coding, communication. STEAM Academy offers an interdisciplinary approach that weaves together the science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills learned in the classroom and connects them to things kids see every day." - Publisher description.
"This 5-level guided reading system helps kids master verbal, reading, and writing skills ? starting at any level. Every app, storybook, and video has been hand-selected to help kids gain the knowledge they need to transition from learning-to-read to reading-to-learn. Developing packs are ideal for readers who have reached the following milestones: - Can recount a story with descriptive detail - Asks for clarification when needed - Starting to decode unknown long vowel words - Reads text with accuracy - Writes using a topic - Will spell more complex, long vowel words" - Publisher description.
"Innovation and creativity come together to help kids learn about coding, build new things, and explore the world around them. " - Publisher description.
"Children will strengthen problem solving and critical thinking skills while exploring the natural world and developing creativity through music, art, and sound exploration! " - Publisher description.
"This 5-level guided reading system helps kids master verbal, reading, and writing skills ? starting at any level. Every app, storybook, and video has been hand-selected to help kids gain the knowledge they need to transition from learning-to-read to reading-to-learn. Early Developing packs are ideal for readers who have reached the following milestones: - Participates in conversation - Asks questions to clarify uncertainty - Understands the organization of print - Distinguishes long versus short vowel words - Writes text with simple facts - Begins to spell long vowel words with patterns" - Publisher description.
"Kids will stay engaged with learning all summer long through interactive activities, storybooks, and games that will developing reading comprehension, improve logic and critical thinking, build fundamental math skills, and much more! " - Publisher description.
"Kids will be propelled into early literacy learning while building a strong knowledge of letters, phonics, vocabulary, and more. - Learn important sight words - Develop phonetic awareness - Practice spelling - Read along with animated storybooks" - Publisher description.
"Just like magic, little learners will advance their early literacy skills and become confident readers. - Learn to read and write - Develop phonetic awareness - Practice sight words and expand vocabulary - Read along with interactive stories" - Publisher description.
"This 5-level guided reading system helps kids master verbal, reading, and writing skills - starting at any level. Every app, storybook, and video has been hand-selected to help kids gain the knowledge they need to transition from learning-to-read to reading-to-learn. Pre-Emerging packs are ideal for readers who have reached the following milestones: - Forms 3 to 4 word sentences - Can talk and carry on conversations - Continues to grow vocabulary - Listens to stories, simple songs, and nursery rhymes - Recognizes letters" - Publisher description.
"Kids will eat up all sorts of new knowledge about math, reading, creativity, memory, music, and more with this wide assortment of educational games featuring award-winning apps and children's favorite characters. - Explore healthy eating habits and safety - Develop language and vocabulary skills - Practice matching, sorting, and categorizing - Read along with interactive storybooks" - Publisher description.
"Summer Reading helps kids stay motivated, maintain reading skills, and learn all summer long! Kids will build confidence and avoid summer slide as they master literacy skills with interactive games, challenges, and storybooks. " - Publisher description.
"Kids will explore the fun world of wild animals as they improve critical thinking skills, solve puzzles, explore interactive storybooks, and more. " - Publisher description.
"The goal of the Nature & Environment Module is to ignite kids' curiosity to explore the connectedness of the natural world around them. Topics in this module include cause and effect, biology, plants, weather, geology, wildlife. STEAM Academy offers an interdisciplinary approach that weaves together the science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills learned in the classroom and connects them to things kids see every day." - Publisher description.
"This 5-level guided reading system helps kids master verbal, reading, and writing skills ? starting at any level. Every app, storybook, and video has been hand-selected to help kids gain the knowledge they need to transition from learning-to-read to reading-to-learn. Early Developing packs are ideal for readers who have reached the following milestones: - Participates in conversation - Asks questions to clarify uncertainty - Understands the organization of print - Distinguishes long versus short vowel words - Writes text with simple facts - Begins to spell long vowel words with patterns" - Publisher description.
Community members, primarily of Mexican-American descent, band together and protest the construction of a police station on designated parkland and transform it into a vibrant cultural hub adorned with colorful murals that celebrate their heritage. Includes backmatter on Chicano Park in San Diego California.
"Engaging images accompany information about the Dallas Cowboys. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"-- Provided by publisher.
"Ruby wants her friends to like her more than she wants to be nice to the new girl at school. Once Ruby starts being mean to the new girl, Nelly, she can't stop. She likes being part of Yaz and Keya's group, so she also makes fun of Nelly and hurts her feelings. It's like Ruby's on an out-of-control roller coaster, but it's up to her to stop the ride"--Provided by publisher.
"The Juneteenth Cookbook introduces the history of Juneteenth to kids through vibrant recipes, activities, and games drawn from Black American cultural traditions"-- Provided by publisher.
Joining the Our World series for very young readers, this vibrant board book about daily life in Colombia was created by a Colombian author and illustrator.
"Rosa wants a book. But when she gets to the library, she finds it is closed. What could be the end of the story is just the beginning, as Rosa and her sister Maria try everything they can think of to bring their community together and fight to get back their precious library"-- Provided by publisher.
"Award-winning writer and storyteller, Karim Alrawi, draws on his deep knowledge of Arab culture to create original stories that are a feast for young imaginations. Told with intriguing details, the tales take young readers on a delicious cultural journeyand invite them to consider an Arab perspective. Each tale symbolically incorporates food and concludes with a traditional recipe, lovingly flavored with colorful folkloric illustrations, making this a literary banquet to savor with family and friends across generations time and again"-- Provided by publisher.
Identical twins Elizabeth and Jessica think the Mercandy mansion is haunted and that new student Nora Mercandy might be a witch, but Elizabeth wants to find out if the rumors are true.
"When a clutch of duck eggs in a theater courtyard hatch during a performance, the community rallies to protect the ducklings"-- Provided by publisher.
From beloved authors Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko, "Dogtown" is an uplifting adventure sure to find a forever home in listeners hearts.Dogtown is a shelter for stray dogs, misbehaving dogs, and discarded robot dogs, whose owners have outgrown them.Chance, a real dog, has been in Dogtown since her owners unwittingly left her with irresponsible dog-sitters who skipped town.Metal Head is a robot dog who dreams of being back in a real home.And Mouse is a mouse who has the run of Dogtown, pilfering kibble, and performing clever feats to protect the dogs he loves.When Chance and Metal Head embark on an adventure to find their forever homes, there is danger, cheese sandwiches, a charging station, and some unexpected kindnesses along the way. A Macmillan Audio production from Feiwel & Friends.
The fourth and final book in the modern classic, award-winning, bestselling One and Only series by superstar author Katherine Applegate, following Ivan on his most exciting adventure yetparenthood.
"This first picture book biography of Erno Rubik, creator of the Rubik's Cube, reveals the obsession, imagination, and engineering process behind the creation of a bestselling puzzle that will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2024"-- Provided by publisher.
A moving novel in verse in which a lost dog helps a lonely girl find a way home to her family . . . only for them to find family in each other along the way. From the Newbery Honor Award-winning author of Iveliz Explains It All. ?Trust me: this book will touch your heart." ?Barbara OConnor, New York Times bestselling author of Wish Titi Silvia leaves me by myself to unpack, but its not like I brought a bunch of stuff. How do you prepare for the unpreparable? How do you fit your whole life in one bag? And how am I supposed to trust social services when they wont trust me back? Laura Rodriguez Col?n has a plan: no matter what the grown-ups say, she will live with her parents again. Can you blame her? Its tough to make friends as the new kid at school. And while staying at her aunts house is okay, it just isnt the same as being in her own space. So when Laura finds a puppy, it seems like fate. If she can train the puppy to become a therapy dog, then maybe shell be allowed to visit her parents. Maybe the dog will help them get better and things will finally go back to the way they should be. After all, how do you explain to others that youre technically a foster kid, even though you live with your aunt? And most importantly . . . how do you explain that youre not where you belong, and you just want to go home?.
The turn of a card could change your destiny in this captivating middle grade adventure based on the Loteria card game and perfect for fans of Coco. While searching for her missing cousin, a young girl is transported to a mythical kingdom, becoming entangled in a perilous game of chance. ?A magical, philosophical tale rooted in Mexican lore.? ?School Library Journal, starred review In the hottest hour of the hottest day of the year, a fateful wind blows into Oaxaca City. It whistles down cobbled streets and rustles the jacaranda trees before slipping into the window of an eleven-year-old girl named Clara. Unbeknownst to her, Clara has been marked for la Loteria. Life and Death deal the Loteria cards but once a year, and the stakes could not be higher. Every card reveals a new twist in Claras fate?a scorpion, an arrow, a blood-red rose. If Life wins, Clara will live to a ripe old age. If Death prevails, shell flicker out like a candle. But Clara knows none of this. All she knows is that her young cousin Esteban has vanished, and shell do whatever it takes to save him, traveling to the mythical Kingdom of las Pozas, where every action has a price, and every choice has consequences. And though it seems her fate is sealed, Clara just might have what it takes to shatter the game and choose a new path. Karla Arenas Valenti weaves an adventure steeped in magic and mythology exploring the notion of free will in a world where fate holds all the cards.
Dark secrets and unnatural magic abound when a twelve-year-old girl ventures into a bog full of monsters to break a mysterious curse. Nothing about Kess Pedrocks life is normal. Not her home (she lives in her familys Unnatural History Museum), not her interests (hunting for megafauna fossils and skeletons), and not her best friend (a talking demons head in a jar named Shrunken Jim). But things get even stranger than usual when Kess meets Lilou Starling, the new girl in town. Lilou comes to Kess for help breaking a mysterious curse?and the only clue she has leads straight into the center of Eelgrass Bog. Everyone knows the bog is full of witches, demons, and possibly worse, but Kess and Lilou are determined not to let that stop them. As they investigate the mystery and uncover long-buried secrets, Kess begins to realize that the curse might hit closer to home than shed ever expected, and shell have to summon all her courage to find a way to break it before its too late.
"This lyrical poem tells the story of Black History in America, from slavery to the Civil Rights movement to present day struggles"-- Provided by publisher.
In a post-war world where robots and humans coexist, XR_935 and Emma strive to maintain a fragile peace, but tensions rise as a group of humans resists reconciliation, raising the threat of potential upheaval and the end of their harmonious society.
The riveting story of a heroic girl who fights for her belief that water should be for everyone. Minni lives in the poorest part of Mumbai, where access to water is limited to a few hours a day and the communal taps have long lines. Lately, though, even that access is being threatened by severe water shortages and thieves, who steal this precious commodity?an act Minni accidentally witnesses one night. Meanwhile, in the high-rise building where she started to work, water streams out of every faucet; theres even a rooftop swimming pool! Minni also discovers one of the water mafia bosses there. Now, she must decide whether to expose him and risk her job?and, maybe, her life. How did something as simple as access to water get so complicated?.
"Discover all of the amazing ways plants, trees, and fungi are helping to solve some of the world's biggest problems in this book by plant scientist Dr. Vikram Baliga"-- Provided by publisher.
"Liz has been assigned a class project that's perfect for her. She has to create a diorama of an animal habitat! Art plus animals? What could be better? Well, things could be better if Liz's new neighbor and classmate was a little nicer to her ... and a little less nosy!"--Jacket flap.
When Marion and the other members of the Critter Club plan a ski weekend, they meet a snow bunny on the slopes, but Marion's kitten, Ollie, scares the bunny away.
"Delightful and meaningful, this bilingual book helps young children enrich their vocabulary as they learn to describe the feeling of love in two languages"--Back cover.
Delightful and meaningful, this bilingual book helps young children enrich their vocabulary as they learn to describe they ways we share in two languages.
"Follow Cesar Chavez and the National Farmworkers Association as they set out on a difficult 300-mile protest march in support of farm workers' rights. A story of hope, solidarity, and perseverance, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselvesin the life of the famous Latino American Civil Rights leader -- brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-color illustrations"-- Provided by publisher.
The New York Times bestselling The Wild Robot series returns, taking Roz on an action-packed under-the-ocean journey to save her beloved island!Life for Roz and the animals on their island is perfect. But when mysterious, dangerous waters surround the island, the animals are forced inland to fight over dwindling resources.Roz calms and organizes the animals, but the poison tide takes a terrible toll on the island. So the wild robot sets out across the ocean, determined to stop the poison tide. During her journey, Roz encounters amazing geological formations and incredible creatures, and she sees the devastation caused by the toxic waters. Can the wild robot save the ocean and her island and everything she loves?This thrilling third installment of the Wild Robot series takes readers on a new adventure through the ocean and to the frigid northern waters where Roz may have to make the ultimate sacrifice.
"This charmingly illustrated seasonal treasury of nature-based crafts, baking recipes, and gardening projects for the fall celebrates the homesteading lifestyle with self-sufficient and eco-friendly fun"-- Provided by publisher.
A story of resistance, strength and unwavering spirit, this graphic novel about Rosa Parks invites readers to immerse themselves in the life of the civil rights leader and the powerful act that earned her the title "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement"-brought to life through gripping narrative and vivid full-color illustrations.
Will, now a full-fledged Ranger responsible for a sleepy fief, finds a new adventure as he seeks the traitors who poisoned the king, investigating rumors of sorcery, and trying to rescue his friend Alyss, who is taken hostage.
With their honor restored, Hal and his fellow Herons leave Skandia again on a new mission--to track down and stop Hal's nemesis, Tursgud, a bullying youth-turned-vicious pirate and slave trader.
Leo enjoys doodling with his pink marker and when his moms are busy with work, he adds some vibrant pink touches to various items that lead to a colorful surprise.
A lonely porcupine is ecstatic to find another spiky specimen and best friend in a Cactus, but after a miscommunication, Porcupine decides Cactus is downright prickly, and the two must mend their friendship.
When messy Pak-Rat moves in next door, Mouse finds his neat and orderly world turned upside down, in this unlikely friendship story about honest communication and boundaries.
From #1 New York Times-bestselling author Dan Gemeinhart comes a standalone companion to the critically-acclaimed The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise about a father and daughter who venture on a moving, uplifting, and rollicking cross-country road trip. It's been almost a year since Coyote and her dad left the road behind and settled down in a small Oregon town. . . time spent grieving the loss of her mom and sisters and trying to fit in at school. But just as life is becoming a new version of normal, Coyote discovers a box containing her moms ashes. And she thinks she might finally be ready to say goodbye. So Coyote and her dad gear up for an epic cross-country road trip to scatter the ashes at her moms chosen resting place. The only problem? Coyote has no idea where that resting place is?and the secrets hidden in a book that Coyote mistakenly sold last year, somewhere in the country. Now, its up to Coyote to track down the treasured book . . . without her dad ever finding out that its lost. Its time to fire up their trusty bus, Yager, pick up some old friends, discover some new ones, and hit the road on another unforgettable adventure. "Your heart needs this joyful miracle of a book." ?Katherine Applegate, acclaimed author of The One and Only Ivan and Wishtree, on The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise.
At the grand opening of the Woofington, Rufus and his boss Ms. Coco strive to create the perfect experience for their canine guests as they deal with unexpected challenges including pup-parazzi and fleas.
The Inheritance Games and One of Us is Lying for middle grade -- beloved author Alyson Gerber's new series is an unforgettable mystery featuring a secret society, a mysterious island, and dangerous family secrets. Weatherby is a fish out of water. When she lands a scholarship to the prestigious Boston School, shes excited to be in the same world as her dad, whom shes never met, and make real friends. But Weatherby has a secret shell risk everything to protect, one that could destroy her new life. Every member of Jacks wealthy and privileged family has made their mark at the Boston School. Everyone, that is, except for Jack, who is entirely mediocre. Hes desperate to prove his worth to his influential father. But Jack has a secret of his own . . . one with the power to ruin everything. When the money for their school trip to a private islandexclusive to Boston studentsis stolen, Jack and Weatherby are invited to play a high-stakes game and solve the mystery of the missing money. If they win, theyll be selected to join the oldest, most powerful secret society in the worldand theyll be Boston royalty forever. If they lose . . . well, they better not lose. Beloved author Alyson Gerber crafts an unforgettable mystery that asksare some secrets and lies impossible to overcome?.
"A playful yet scientifically precise exploration of a dog's five senses that will help readers better appreciate the canine point of view Did you know that dogs have millions more olfactory receptors than humans and that their noses are built to reservesome air that they breathe in just for smelling? So why the butt sniffing? Actually, dogs discern a lot of information about another dog from a whiff of that region, including the dog's health and eating habits. In five chapters that explore each of a dog's senses, and an additional chapter that questions whether dogs might have senses that people don't, this middle-grade nonfiction book explains canine senses from both evolutionary and scientific perspectives. Sidebars offer additional information throughout the text, including hands-on activities that let readers experience a dog's sensory abilities for themselves''-- Provided by publisher.
Bruin eagerly searches for a bear on a family walk but finds only pinecones, flowers, and stones, leaving him sad until a surprising twist brightens his day.
"Jo wants to paint all the wonderful things she loves. With a palette of red, yellow, and blue, Jo knows she can mix any colors together to create new ones. Her imagination takes flight as she explores painting with primary and by mixing her own secondarycolors, each picture as beautiful as the last. But through her exploration of the colors of the rainbow, Jo finds that her favorite is a combination of them all: brown"-- Provided by publisher.
"Fall in love with food with this family compendium that celebrates the variety and abundance of more than 1,000 delicious things to eat from all over the world"-- Provided by publisher.
The bestselling Vanderbeeker family finds love and hope in hard times as they face the challenge of a serious illness with the support of their Harlem community. The Vanderbeekers are looking forward to the wedding of two of their favorite people! But when one of the siblings receives a dire diagnosis, instead of preparing for a celebration, the family is suddenly spending their time at the hospital. And soon they are helping a newly made and critically ill friend, even as they struggle with how their own lives have turned upside down. In the poignant conclusion to the bestselling Vanderbeekers series, the beloved family faces their biggest challenge yet, rising to meet it with the characteristic love, warmth, and hope that has won them a lasting home in the hearts of readers everywhere.
Presents thirty-five recipes with simple, easy-to-read instructions for making cakes, pies, cookies, breads, and puddings, with information on cooking techniques, tips on kitchen safety, and sidebars with amusing facts related to cooking.
Twelve-year-old nonbinary B forms a connection with an anxious stray dog, Gooseberry, prompting them to pursue their dream of becoming a dog trainer while navigating the complexities of trust and building a family in their newest foster home.
In three rhyming stories, Princess Truly helps her friend pack for her moving day, cleans up the park with her pug, Sir Noodles, and helps a farmer get his tractor keys back from a crow.
"Warsaw, Poland, 1940s: The Nazis are on the march, determined to wipe out the Jewish people of Europe. Teenage Vladka and her family are among the thousands of Jews forced to relocate behind the walls of the Warsaw Ghetto, a cramped, oppressive space full of starvation, suffering, and death. When Vladka's family is deported to concentration camps, Vladka joins up with other young people in the ghetto who are part of the Jewish underground: a group determined to fight back against the Nazis, no matter thecost. Vladka's role in the underground? To pass as a non-Jew, sneaking out of the ghetto to blend into Polish society while smuggling secret messages and weapons back over the ghetto wall. Every move she makes comes with the risk of being arrested or killed. But Vladka and her friends know that their missions are worth the danger--they are preparing for an uprising like no other, one that will challenge the Nazi war machine. This astonishing true story of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, told through the lensof Holocaust survivor and educator Vladka Meed, introduces readers to a crucial piece of history while highlighting the persistence of bravery in the face of hate"-- Provided by publisher.
"Five kids across centuries recount the history of Cleopatra's Needle, from its construction in ancient Egypt to moving it across the ocean to New York city in the 19th century"-- Provided by publisher.
Join A.J. and his friends on a prank-palooza to celebrate April Fools Day in this new My Weird School special, featuring extra pages of puzzles, games, and more! The My Weird School kids are fed up with Miss Banks and her constant pranks. They decide to finally prank her back. After seeing how focused and engaged the kids are with their practical joke, Mrs. Stoker suggests a week-long prank competition between the students and the teachers. If the kids manage to pull off a win, theyll get a candy party. And so begins the most epic prank war that Ella Mentry School has ever seen! Bestselling author Dan Gutman brings his kid-friendly sense of humor to this special series of holiday-themed chapter books featuring hilarious stories, fun cameos, and, of course, epic pranks. With 144 pages full of games, pranks, and more, this is one weird April Fools Day special you wont want to miss!.
This is the fourth book in the sixth arc in the sensational My Weird School series, which has sold more than 34 million copies worldwide across all six arcs! When Principal Stoker decides Ella Mentry School needs a school vegetable garden, she brings in Miss Nichol to oversee the planting. But when A.J. and his friends start helping out, hijinks ensue. Mrs. Stoker has issued a declaration?Ella Mentry School is going to start a vegetable garden! A.J. is sure that its the worst idea in the history of the world. Plus, Miss Nichol, the graduate student turned gardening instructor, is really weird. Like, really, really weird. When the kids cant grow donuts from Cheerios or chicken trees from nuggets, theyre left with fruits and vegetables. But what happens when someone?or something?keeps taking bites out of their produce?.
Kitty helps her best friend Unicorn accomplish his dream of being a mermaid, but despite an elaborate DIY mermaid tail, the friends' trip to the beach does not go as planned and Unicorn's insecurities ermerge.
Revealing how human society evolved and flourished, a world-renowned historian and philosopher tells strange, but true, stories about how humans established civilization, endured the consequences of it and created history-changing inventions along the way.
In the mystical town of Shelwich, where magic waxes and wanes with the tide, Ista Flit joins forces with Nat and Ruby in their quest to find missing loved ones and unravel the mysterious connections among thieves, monsters, and the missing townspeople.
"Else Bostelmann donned a red swimsuit and a copper diving helmet and, with paints and brushes in hand, descended into the choppy turquoise sea off the coast of Bermuda. It was 1930, and few had ventured deep into the sea before. She discovered a fairyland six fathoms below the surface-fantastic coral castles, glittering sunbeams, swaying sea plumes, and schools of fish. Deep under the water, Else painted these never-before-seen deep-sea creatures. Back on land, Else worked with world-renowned scientist William Beebe to re-create the fascinating world that existed underneath the waves. It was a daring and glamorous adventure, and a dream come true for Else, who shared this new, unfathomable world with humankind"-- Provided by publisher.
"In this next gift-worthy, full-color, definitive guide in the Outdoor School line, discover the rich possibilities of gardening. With over 400 pages of full-color, highly illustrated pages, Outdoor School is your indispensable tool for the outdoors. Fully illustrated, highly designed, gorgeous and interactive, this field guide to gardening includes: - Immersive activities to get you growing - Write-in sections to journal about experiences - Next-level adventures to challenge even seasoned gardeners No experience is required-only curiosity and courage. Inside you'll find easy-to-follow instructions on how to: - Sprout plants from seed - Grow plants indoors and outdoors - Create delicious combinations of herbs and vegetables - Care for fruits, vegetables,flowers, herbs, and beyond - Design the garden of your dreams And so much more!"-- Provided by publisher.
From the author of the Chic and Fashion House series comes a new series that follows an adorable French mouse as she moves to Paris to follow her fashion dreams, and overcomes every obstacle in her path with warmth, humor, and--of course--style. Full color.x 11 7/16.
Sharing all the ways they experience their Maetis heritage, including enjoying traditional foods and sharing stories, dance, music and songs, a group of children help one child reconnect with their history, showing them it's never too late to learn, celebrate or become part of an often-overlooked culture.
Spend a day in France counting the dogs un-deux-trois, taking Doudou out for a walk, and playing until it's time for bonne nuit. Author Evelyne Holingue and illustrator Margaux Carpentier draw on their young lives in France to create an authentic picture of modern French life.
Sarah compares her family's life with a single father to riding a unicycle, a balancing act that is sometimes difficult but also filled with joy and love.
Otis and Peanut, a long-haired guinea pig and a naked mole rat, deal with the loss of Pearl, Peanut's sister and Otis' friend, by celebrating old memories and making some new one.
Calling on the legacy of his great-grandparents, an Indigenous plantsman presents this multigenerational story about how one drop of rain, one seed, one plant can renew a cycle of hope and connections - for him and for each of us.
An epic stand-alone adventure in Hunter's #1 nationally bestselling series, this never-before-told story offers fans their first look at the inner workings of WindClan and reveals the truth about Tallstar's past, before he became the leader of WindClan. Includes an exclusive manga short story. Illustrations.
The four bears finally reach Toklo's home in the mountains, but it has come at a price--Yakone is ill and may not survive and Lusa might need to leave her friends behind to discover her own purpose.
Lucky's efforts to settle in the forest with his fellow Unleashed Dogs is challenged by a fierce wild pack that wants to claim the land, prompting a daring plan by Bella that tests Lucky's cunning and intelligence.
When the Wild Pack discovers that a traitor is in their midst, the ensuing tensions and suspicions threaten the precarious peace among the survivors, challenging protective Storm to do whatever she can to keep everyone safe.
"A hot-headed cynic befriends the new kid--a shy trans boy--when she takes on a bet to get him elected student body president"-- Provided by publisher.
''In this follow-on to Soccer Atlas, Ocean Atlas, and Dinosaur Atlas, you will be taken on a journey around the planet and through the distinctive habitats and landscapes it supports. Try and spot the world's smallest chameleon in Madagascar. Marvel at the rarely-seen snow leopard that prowls the Himalayas. Meet the amazing yellow-footed rock-wallaby of the Australian outback. On this amazing adventure you will discover the reasons why the rich biodiversity of our planet is so at risk, and why so many ofits creatures are endangered. Entries on endangered animals in a whole host of environments will inspire love and admiration for the natural world and all its amazing creatures. An important yet gentle introduction to the impact of climate change and human activity on the environment, Endangered Animals Atlas explores how everyone can help save our planet and enjoy its beauty. What does 'endangered' mean? Why are animals endangered, and how can we help them? What incredible animals are found on the Galapagos Islands? This expansive guide to endangered animals answers all these questions and more as you journey around the world and marvel at the biodiversity of the planet, and how much it needs to be protected''-- Provided by publisher.
"From the majestic condor to the tiny bee hummingbird, this book captures a variety of birds through stunning illustrations. Intriguing facts accompany every illustration, so you can find out why the flamingo's feathers are pink, how the frigatebird can float like a kite, and why the scarlet macaw eats clay. Discover all these facts and more in this wonderful keepsake that you will revisit time and again"-- Provided by publisher.
"From the terrifying T. rex to the speedy Velociraptor, this book depicts some of the most incredible dinosaurs in stunning and accurate original illustrations. Intriguing facts accompany every illustration, so you can learn which is the largest land predator ever found, how the feathered Deinonychus kept its huge hooked claws sharp, and why Triceratops had a large bony frill. This is the perfect book for dinosaur-lovers everywhere"-- Provided by publisher.
"From stocky Shetland ponies and gentle Welsh cobs to energetic Arabian horses and muscular destriers, dozens of horse breeds are depicted in beautiful full-color illustrations. Accompanied by a selection of intriguing facts about each horse, this is a wonderful reference young equestrians will revisit time and again"-- Provided by publisher.
Taking readers deep beneath the surface of the world's oceans and seas where they'll meet 36 magnificent marine creatures, including whales, sea turtles, humpback anglerfish and sea otters, this beautiful book is overflowing with hundreds of facts as wellas poster-sized illustrations.
"When Elinor McGrath decided she wanted to be a veterinarian, the world told her no, but she was determined to prove that accepting women wasn't the only change the profession needed"-- Provided by publisher.
"Rachel is not one for rules, but when a meet-and-greet with her favorite gymnast is at risk, she must be on her best behavior, especially at synagogue"-- Provided by publisher.
Maddie and Chloe have always been best friends?until last year, when Chloes popularity and budding fame as an actor left Maddie in the dust one too many times. Their friendship is over, and they're both ready to move on. Or so they think. The girls arrive at camp only to discover that the universe isn't ready to let go of this friendship just yet: They're cabinmates, and now they both have to spend the summer with their ex-best friend. Each of the girls has to decide: Is it time to try again, or is this friendship doomed for good?.
Maya is looking forward to a summer full of cooking and mixing in the kitchen, but when her dad's girlfriend registers her for culinary summer camp, she soon learns she is the only human at a camp full of vampires.
Helping her mama pack up a special balikbayan box for their relatives in the Philippines, a little girl sends along a secret wish to one day meet her family and to see and experience all the places where her mother grew up.
Come along for a day in Egypt! There's so much to explore -- candy-colored boats, thumping tablas and warm pita bread. Author Aya Khalil and illustrator Magda Azab draw on their personal experience of life in Egypt to create this appealing board book for very young readers.
"A story of community, belonging, and friendship told by South Asian authors through an interconnected anthology, based in the fictional town of Maple Grove, New Jersey, and centralized at the town community center"-- Provided by publisher.
Accidentally transported to the Shinto underworld called Yomi, Anzu discovers the queen of this realm has been kidnapping the spirits of lost children for decades and is torn between escaping or staying to help the trapped spirits as she fights her way back home.
#1 New York Times bestselling author of Iceberg, Jennifer A. Nielsen inspires readers with a brand-new thriller based on the remarkable true story of a young Polish girl who bravely fought, participating in the Warsaw city uprising, and took a stand in the name of freedom. Twelve-year-old Lidia is outside her grandfather's house when planes fly overhead, bearing the Nazi cross on each wing. Before the bombs hit the ground, Lidia realizes her life is about to change forever. Poland has fallen under German occupation, and her father makes the brave decision to join the Polish army to fight against the Nazis. Lidia wants to follow him into war, but she's far too young, and she's needed by her mother and brother. After her family returns to Warsaw, where life has changed irrevocably, Lidia continues to play the piano, finding comfort in Chopin, Bach, and Beethoven. But she also wants to aid the Jewish people held captive in the Warsaw Ghetto. With the help of a friend, Lidia begins to smuggle wheat and food into the ghetto. Still, she feels like she could be doing so much more. She wants to fight. After her brother joins the resistance, Lidia wants only to follow in his footsteps. Soon, she begins to work as a courier, smuggling weapons and messages for the resistance throughout the city. When the Warsaw city uprising beginsone year after the more well-known Warsaw Ghetto uprising by Polish Jewswith gunfire and bombs echoing throughout the streets, Lidia joins the Polish nationalists fight, too, and she and her peers fight with everything theyve got. Life will continue to surprise Lidia, as she and the resistance fighters do their best to defeat the German soldiers. No matter the consequences, theyre willing to defend their freedom and their homes from the Nazi invaderseven with their lives. Drawing on the extraordinary real-life story of Polish teena.
Ellen Oh, author of Spirit Hunters and winner of the Asian/Pacific American Award Honor for Childrens Literature, delivers a new spooky middle grade novel about the friendship between a Korean American boy and his dog, Haru?who has become a zombie! Even though the world is changing and zombie attacks are on the rise, their bond remains strong. And when their town is threatened, Haru must come to the rescue. Fans of Frankenweenie will enjoy this scary yet heartwarming read! Eleven-year-old Luke and his dog, Haru, are the best of friends. Lukes parents own a local grocery store in Virginia and live above the store. Luke and Haru go everywhere together, but the landlord, Mrs. Greene, hates animals and hates Haru. One stormy day, Mrs. Greene argues with Luke, and Haru runs out to defend him. She screams and falls, quickly calling the police. Even though Haru didnt bite her, the officers take Haru away. But instead of being put down at the animal shelter, the officers send Haru to a local laboratory. The lab is owned by a multibillionaire, Anton Sinclair, who is determined to find a formula that will keep him alive forever. Sinclairs scientists give Haru an immortality serum that kills him. But what they dont know is that Haru comes back to life, digs himself out of the ground, and heads home to Luke. He has become a zombie dog. Though he acts differently, he is still the same sweet lovable dog hes always been. And though the world is changing and zombie attacks are on the rise, the friendship between Haru and Luke endures, helping to save them all.
Onyeka and her superpowered friends must race against time to save themselves and the Solari in this breathtaking next installment in the Onyeka middle grade series, perfect for fans of Rick Riordan, The Marvellers, and X-Men. Onyeka and her superhero friends are on the run. Having exposed head teacher Dr. D?y?nb?s hidden agenda behind the Academy of the Sun, theyre living as fugitives, laying low as they try to figure out their next move. Despite their best efforts, Onyekas parents are still missing, and students at the Academy are still in danger. But when their safe house is discovered, Onyeka must turn to the only allies they have left: a group of rebels called the rogues. Joining forces, will the groups defeat their shared nemesis, or is there a new danger on the horizon?.
The #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series is ready to whisk you away across the world with Jack and Annie--this time as World Turtle Experts! It's just a regular day when ordinary kids Jack and Annie are whisked away in the magic tree house to the Galapagos islands, where they must save a giant tortoise from an erupting volcano! But what do Jack and Annie know about saving turtles?! Plenty, thanks to some magic that makes them experts. A helicopter ride, rushing lava, and a whole lot of determination make this one adventure Jack and Annie will never forget!.
"Jack and Annie are whisked away to Mongolia to meet the near-extinct little horses and their caretakers, but can they help protect the last of the horses from predators?"-- Provided by publisher.
"From his childhood experiments to his first encounters with flight, explore the steps Neil Armstrong took in order to become the first person to land on the moon. A story of calculated risk, perseverance, and earth-defying reward, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves in the life of the famous astronaut--brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-color illustrations that fly off the page"-- Provided by publisher.
"A heartwarming middle grade graphic novel following two nonbinary kids who navigate anxiety and identity all while having fun and forming friendships at their summer orchestra camp"-- Provided by publisher.
"MY HANDS CAN is the first book in a series of three that showcase the body's amazing abilities-from the straightforward to the meaningful. This series will provide young readers with a deep understanding and appreciation of everything their hands can do,and invite them to look beyond what's known and obvious. Written in a lyrical, affectionate tone, and illustrated in bright, warm colors, this book celebrates bodies everywhere and is sure to spark wonder, love, and respect for everything hands can do"-- Provided by publisher.
"This mix-and-match cookbook is for curious kids who love to laugh. It's the perfect first baking book for children to use their imaginations, learn new skills and take their baking adventures to out-of-this-world heights! Be our guest and explore this magical theme park full of the most scrumptious cookie, cupcake, donut and cake recipes. Mix and match them with our fabulous frostings, glazes, toppings, and milks to build countless combinations for your dream desserts"-- Provided by publisher.
"An exploration of the reintroduction of wolves into Yellowstone Park, and the positive cascade effect they caused on its environment and surroundings"-- Provided by publisher.
Three unlikely heroes--Patch Brightwater, a boy in disgrace, Wren, a girl cursed to live as a rat, and Barver, a fire-breathing dracogriff--discover a deadly truth: the evil Piper of Hamelyn is on the loose! Can they stop him before he sparks the biggestbattle of them all?
Patch Brightwater, dracogriff Barver, and an army of Pipers find themselves stranded on a mysterious island while their shapeshifting friend Wren is held captive, but the three friends work to reunite and prevent the Piper of Hamelyn from achieving immortality and thwart a sinister plot
Having upset the Hamelyn Piper's dastardly plan to build an army through songs of mind control, thirteen-year-old Piper, Patch Brightwater and his companions Wren and Barver seek the aid of old friends, legendary heroes, and a near-dead sorcerer to help foil the escaped villain's next sinister plot.
Nate Wright is known to his pals and teachers for many things, his penchant for mischief and his school record for detentions being the foremost. But beating out brainiac Gina's grades is not one of those things! Here, the school life goings-on of Nate, his pals, and his long-suffering teachers are recounted in hilarious detail.
Nate counts on his friends Teddy, Francis, and Chad to cheer him up when things don't go his way, including when his soccer team loses to a team with a sixty-game winless streak and his crush suddenly moves across the country.
"After waiting millions of years, a T Rex thinks a curious girl might just find the clues he left behind, making his story part of hers"-- Provided by publisher.
"This moving tale introduces the youngest picture book audience to a girl who misses her grandmother-whom she calls Tata or Tatita, as is traditional in many Spanish-speaking cultures-and yearns to spend time with her. But Tatita is not here any more. Thespare, striking illustrations make it ambiguous whether the girl misses her tata because she lives in a faraway place, is ill, or has passed on. Yet this gorgeous, deceptively simple book's ending makes it clear that no matter what, your tatita lives inyour heart, and you can always hold her in your memory"-- Provided by publisher.
From the acclaimed author of The Someday Birds, this contemporary middle grade novel follows neurodivergent Maudie during a remarkable summer with her dad?full of surfing lessons and new friends?that might give her the courage to share the terrible secret about life with her mom. Maudie McGinn lives for the summers she spends in California with her dad, but this year, shes shouldering the weight of a big secret, one that her mom warned her never to tell. As much as Maudie wants to confide in her dad, shes scared to. When a wildfire strikes, Maudie and her dad are forced to evacuate his cabin in the woods. They head to the small beach town where her dad grew up. Every morning, from their camper, Maudie can see surfers bobbing in the water. Maudie quickly realizes she wants to learn, but how could she ever be brave or cool enough to surf? As Maudie navigates unfamiliar waters, she makes new friends, and her autism no longer feels like a big deal. But her secret is still threatening to sink her. Will Maudie be able to reveal the awful truth about life with her mom and stepdad before the summer is over?.
In this third book in the acclaimed chapter book series written by author Dawn Quigley (Ojibwe) and illustrated by artist Tara Audibert (Wolastoqey), Jo Jo helps her family and friends and fosters a sense of community by organizing a community-wide winter Olympics. Oh, snow day, snow day, what a very fun no-school day! Jo Jo Makoons has noticed that the family members she loves most?Mama, Kokum, and even her cat, Mimi?all have their own ways of being healthy. So when Teacher says that their class will be learning about healthy habits, Jo Jo is ready to be neighborly by helping everyone around her be healthy too. After a snowstorm shuts down her Ojibwe reservation, Jo Jo uses her big imagination and big personality to help both Elders and classmates alike. Because after all, being healthy means being together! With her signature heart and hilarity, in this third book in her chapter book series, Jo Jo Makoons shows care for her Ojibwe community as only this vibrant young girl can. The first book in this acclaimed chapter book series was an American Indian Youth Literature Award Honor Book; a best book of the year from Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, American Indians in Children's Literature, and the Chicago Public Library; a Charlotte Huck Award Honor Book; and a Cooperative Children's Book Center CCBC Choices selection. This title is published under the Heartdrum imprint, which is dedicated to publishing books by contemporary Indigenous authors and illustrators.
The activist and Olympic gold medalist gently talks about consent and bodily autonomy in a positive, celebratory way, giving kids, as well as adults, the tools to have these essential conversations at a formative age.
On Test Day eleven-year-old Andie Jennings excepts to inherit a matrilineal gift and use it to bring her dad home, but instead of the family talent, but instead discovers an unexpected ability to communicate with ghosts at the town's shuttered Juneberry Blue factory, potentially providing what Morning Glory and her family need.
When nonbinary twelve-year-old Perigee tries to reunite their dad with his estranged mother, they end up facing off against their grandmother's mysterious sentient "puzzle house," which has a dangerous agenda all its own.
"Chefs need to have the expert knowledge, skills, and tools to feed the foodies of the world. The Career Expert Files series covers professionals who are experts in their fields. These career experts know things we never thought they'd need to know, but we're glad they do"-- Provided by publisher.
"Marley is a little nonbinary kid with big anxieties. Crowds? Pass. Loud noises? No, thanks. When their Zaza is up for an award at Pride, they want to go to the parade for the first time with their beloved grandparent. But can Marley overcome their fears?Highlighting the joyful experiences of a queer family of color finding community at Pride, this story features endmatter about the history of Pride, a glossary of LGBTQ+ terms, and a list of resources"-- Provided by publisher.
Ghost. Patina. Sunny. Lu. Four kids from wildly different backgrounds with personalities that are explosive when they clash. But they are also four kids chosen for an elite middle school track team that could qualify them for the Junior Olympics if they can get their acts together. They all have a lot to lose, but they also have a lot to prove, not only to each other, but to themselves.
A hilarious middle-grade from justin a. reynolds that asks: What happens when five unsupervised kids face the apocalypse under outrageously silly circumstances? When twelve-year-old Eddie Gordon Holloway and his friends are left home from Beach Bash, aka the greatest party of the year, only to realize that everyone in town has disappeared without a trace, they do what any smart, responsible kids would do . . . have the best day ever! No parental supervision sounds fun for a while, but forever is a long time. And soon the gang starts to notice strange things happening around town, and theyre only getting stranger. They have to figure out what happened to their families. It seems like getting to the beach will answer all their questions . . . but the only problem is that some mysterious force seems determined to prevent them from making it there. Eddie knows that this is a clear sign -- obviously they should be focused on having as much fun as possible for as long as possible. But everyone deals with the fear differently, and soon the friendships begin to fracture. Can Eddie find a way to get all his friends on the same page? And will they ever make it to the beach?.
The heart-stopping action and magic explode off the page in "The Red Pyramid, The Graphic Novel, " based on the worldwide bestselling novel by Riordan.
When a glitch inside HIVE, the world's most popular virtual reality game, traps everyone inside, it's up to Kara and her friends to beat HIVE at its own game, delving deeper into the game than anyone has gone before.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar discovers fun things to do at the beach including playing with beach toys, collecting seashells, and splashing in the water.
Bubble Gum Bison tries to avoid taking a bath but ends up needing one after a messy adventure, only to discover there is no water due to her brother Blue Bison's accidental damage to the water tank.
Bubble Gum Bison tries to avoid taking a bath but ends up needing one after a messy adventure, only to discover there is no water due to her brother Blue Bison's accidental damage to the water tank.
"Ranya gets frustrated when her mom just says "Insha'allah" whenever Ranya asks for something, but as the two talk, both Ranya and mom realize Insha'allah means so much more"-- Provided by publisher.
"Archie's Poppy Uncle is marrying Emma's Aunt Julie, and Archie is asked to look after Emma, who has never been to an Indian wedding"-- Provided by publisher.
Priya plans a fairy-tale-themed party for her friend's rescue puppy, which will raise money to help African wild dogs--but with five invited dogs the party is likely to be chaotic.
Hornbeam the moose saves his blueberry bush from blowing away with the help of his best friend Eureka, goes grocery shopping with Cuddy, and enjoys game night with Erika, Cuddy, and Adorabelle.
Sometimes life explodes in technicolor. In the spirit of Judy Blume, award-winning author Aida Salazar tells it like it is about puberty, hormones, and first love in this hilarious, heartwarming, and highly relatable coming-of-age story. Perfect for fans of Jason Reynolds, Kwame Alexander, and Adib Khorram. * "StunningA story that sings to the soul." Kirkus Reviews, starred review "This important and intensely relatable tale perfectly captures the angst of growing up. A true gift to maturing tweens everywhere." Ernesto Cisneros, Pura Belpr award-winning author of Efrn Divided For Elio Solis, eighth grade fizzes with changeHis body teeming with hormones. His feelings that flow like lava. His relationship with Pops, whos always telling him to man up, the Solis way. And especially Camelia, his first girlfriend. But then, betrayal and heartbreak send Elio spiraling toward revenge, a fight to prove his manhood, and defend Camelias honor. He doesnt anticipate the dire consequencesor that Camelias not looking for a savior. Hilarious, heartwarming, and highly relatable, Ultraviolet digs deep into themes of consent, puberty, masculinity, and the emotional lives of boys, as it challenges stereotypes and offers another way to be in the world.
With this book, readers can become panda experts as they learn fun panda facts and how they can help save these creatures from extinction who have rolled and munched their way into readers' hearts.
Jett Warner receives a coveted invitation to the Southwest Regional Minecraft Tournament, but with unpredictable rules and the sudden need for a partner, he reluctantly teams up with his father, and the duo will need to work as a team in order to win.
Amira is nervous about how different her and her Nona's Iraqi cholent is from the other entries in the "Best Cholent Competition Down Under," but gains confidence once the judges taste it.
Kenny and Kathy Bear and their Busytown friends introduce new and familiar names for objects grouped by subject, theme, and setting, in the city and on the farm, at the dentist and at the grocer's, in the kitchen and at the circus, and all the places they frequent.
"Through a variety of poetic forms, readers journey across the continental United States to visit 14 historic tree sites. Trees include the Emancipation Oak in Virginia to the Methuselah tree in California. Facts cover geography, history, and nature"-- Provided by publisher.
In these hilarious stories by some of the top authors of middle grade fiction today, each young character is coping with a minor superpower?while also discovering their power to change themselves and their community, find their voice, and celebrate what makes them unique. The kids in these humorous short stories each have a minor superpower theyre learning to live with. One can shape-shift?but only part of her body, and only on Mondays. Another can always tell whether an avocado is perfectly ripe. One can even hear the thoughts of the animals in the pet store! But what these stories are really about is their young protagonists ?owning? a power that contributes to their individuality, that allows them to find their place in the world, that shows them a potential they might not have imagined. Because if you really think about it, we all have something special and unique about ourselves that makes us a little bit super. We all have the power to change as an individual, to change our communities for the better, to have a voice and to speak up. These playful, thought-provoking tales from some of todays top middle grade authors prompt readers to consider what their own superpower might be, and how they can use it. Written by Pablo Cartaya, Nikki Grimes, Leah Henderson, Jarrett Krosoczka, Remy Lai, Kyle Lukoff, Meg Medina, Daniel Nayeri, Linda Sue Park, Mitali Perkins, Pam Munoz Ryan, Gary D. Schmidt, Brian Young, and Ibi Zoboi; coedited by Leah Henderson and Gary D. Schmidt.
"Follow Joan of Arc on her journey to convince the Dauphin to let her lead the French army in the Battle of Orleans and win the Hundred Years' War. A story of faith, courage, and determination, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves in the life of the teenage French heroine--brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-color illustrations that jump off the page"-- Provided by publisher.
Poppy is upset when her toy bunny's dress tears, but her resourceful mom introduces her to a trunk filled with fabric scraps, each with a unique family story, and together they create something special.
Text and illustrations show how, with imagination, a seashell can become anything from a swimming cap to a ferris wheel to a submarine. Includes instructions for a sand art project and shell rubbing.
Finally old enough to help her family harvest mangoes, a young girl struggles to pick a mango until she listens to the mango memories of those around her, in this enthralling picture book that honors generational traditions.
While at their first year at Band Camp, bunkmates Cordelia the accordion, Trey the triangle, Kaylee the ukulele and Zook the kazoo must learn to be in tune with each other as they explore the wonders and challenges of camp.
"Presidential Elections and Other Cool Facts is an easy-to-read guide that explains the step-by-step process of how a president gets elected in the United States. It uses simple language to answer complex questions like: Who can run? Who can vote? What isthe electoral college? and is packed with fascinating facts about previous presidents, notable candidates, and remarkable elections in history. Includes sections like: The Rules for Electing the President Why Is There Electoral College? Third-Party Candidates What If Something Happens to the President?"-- Provided by publisher.
From three-time Newbery honor recipient Christina Soontornvat comes a compelling new young middle grade fantasy series for readers who love stories about animals, magic, and kids like them embracing their power to change the world. During the New Year break, Plum and her friends travel to fancy, fashionable Nakhon City. There they'll stay with Sam and his mother, the powerful Lady Ubon. At first, Plum is dazzled by how big and exciting Nakhon City is. She's never experienced anything like it! But under the glittering surface, secrets lurk. A storm is brewing, and Plum will have to harness all of her growing powers to survive it.
Plum and her friends are traveling to the misty Bokati Island. There they will study with the mysterious Guardian Master Em, who is the keeper of the ancient forest there. The field trip comes just in time for Plum, who still cant figure out why shes so different from the other Novices on Lotus Island. At first, Plum doesnt know what to make of this quiet and sometimes gloomy place. But it doesn't take long to discover that Bokati is brimming with an incredible array of fascinating animals and plants. When an unseen force begins to destroy the trees, putting the entire ecosystem at risk, Plum and her classmates must spring into action. Plum is determined to help, even though she's hiding secrets about her own Guardian powers from even her closest friends.
"Explore the relentless grit of Michael Jordan, as he powers through a mysterious illness in Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals against the Utah Jazz, infamously known as the Flu Game. A story of athleticism, willpower, and triumph, this graphic novel invitesreaders to immerse themselves into the unyielding drive of one of the greatest basketball players of all time--brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-color illustrations that jump off the page"-- Provided by publisher.
In her quest to connect with Robin Hood, the father she has never met, thirteen-year-old Rosemary disguises herself as a boy, befriends a half-wolf, half-dog, a runaway princess, and an overgrown boy whose singing is hypnotic, and makes peace with her elfin heritage.
When twelve-year old J.P. discovers a magical treehouse that sends her three days forward in time, she uses the portal to skip all the worst parts of middle school, despite the consequences.
Presents the treasures and stories of ancient Egypt, introducing pharaohs, queens, gods and goddesses; examining a mummy and hieroglyphics; and providing images of art, objects, people, and icons of the times.
Fearing her mother may leave again, eleven-year-old Tilly Gubbers tries to locate the amber necklace her mother gifted her and joins two others, Leon and Nell, in their own quests for objects that hold deeper significance.
This immersive introduction to a vernal pool - an ever-changing puddle habitat - encourages young naturalists and future water stewards to listen, watch and witness the seasonal changes of this "now-you-see-me, now-you-don't" wetland wonder and its inhabitants.
In a magical medieval world filled with dragons, shape-shifters, and witches, a twelve-year-old nonbinary hopeful knight battles for the heart of their kingdom. A thrilling middle-grade series opener that explores identity and gender amid sword fights and magic, and proves anyone can be a hero. ?These heroes come in all shapes and skills?I cheered for them throughout their exciting journey.?#1 New York Times bestselling author Tamora Pierce When their ex-hero dad is summoned back to the royal capital of Helston to train a hopeless crown prince, Callie lunges at the opportunity to finally prove themself worthy to the kingdoms "great and powerful." Except the intolerant great and powerful look at nonbinary Callie and only see girl. But Callie has always known exactly what they want to be, and theyre not about to let anything stand in their way. Trapped in Helstons rigid hierarchy where girls learn magic and boys train as knights, Callie discovers they arent alone?theres Elowen, the chancellors brilliant daughter, whose unparalleled power is being stifled; Edwyn, Elowens twin brother desperate to win his fathers approval; and Willow, the crown prince who was never meant to be king. In this start to an epic series packed with action, humor, and heart, Callie and their new friends quickly find themselves embedded in an ancient war?and their only hope to defeat the threats outside the kingdom lies in first defeating the bigotry within. "Everything you could possibly want from a middle grade fantasy."?The Nerd Daily.
"Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martainez Ocasio, is one of today's most popular artists. He made his start posting his music on SoundCloud, and in 2016, his song "Diles" got him signed to a major record label. Since then, Bad Bunny has performed at Coachella and collaborated with superstars like Cardi B, J Balvin, and Drake. Breaking language barriers, Bad Bunny is now one of the top streamed artists internationally on Spotify. Bad Bunny is just getting started with his music takeover, having won three Grammys and ten Billboard Music Awards. Not only that, Bad Bunny is heavily involved in activism spaces and even wrestles professionally! Learn more about Bad Bunny and his diverse career in this illustrated biography for young readers"-- Provided by publisher.
An insightful novel in verse about the joys and struggles of a Chicana girl who is a warrior for her name, her history, and her right to choose what she celebrates in life. Celina and her family are bilingual and follow both Mexican and American traditions. Celina revels in her Mexican heritage, but once she starts school it feels like the world wants her to erase that part of her identity. Fortunately, shes got an army of family and three fabulous new friends behind her to fight the ignorance. But its her Gramma whos her biggest inspiration, encouraging Celina to build a shield of joy around herself. Because when youre celebrating, when you find a reason to sing or dance or paint or play or laugh or write, they havent taken everything away from you. Of course, its not possible to stay in celebration mode when things get dire ?like when her dads deported and a pandemic hits? but if there is anything Celinas sure of, its that shell always live up to her last name: Guerrera ?woman warrior? and that she will use her voice and writing talents to show the world its a more beautiful place because people like her are in it.
Tao Hua and her father, a migrant worker, find hope and blessings in an old peach tree behind their house, but as time passes and their lives change so does the tree.
Showcasing 36 stunning butterflies and moths, from the delicate glasswing butterfly to the might Hercules moth, this beautifully illustrated reference book features a vast array of fascinating facts to bring these incredible insects to life.
Eager to rescue her mother and the missing Botanists, Daisy's next adventure finds her at sea in search of the lost city of Iffenwild, where green magic runs deep.
During a summer holiday in Wales, Portia and Ben discover a mysterious door in a forest, unaware that it is a portal to a perilous Otherworld, and they unwittingly open the door, unleashing a powerful evil that endangers both the human and fairy realms, forcing them to confront the consequences of their actions.
Twins Raquel and Lucinda Mendoza used to be inseparable, but since their parents divorced Raquel has become bossy and obsessive, while Lucinda has immersed herself in her ice skating lessons, and the pandemic and its enforced isolation has only made things worse; but then they are sent to their father's ranch in central California and while Raquel thinks that this is a chance to get their parents back together by driving his girlfriend away, Lucinda discovers she likes his new family, and wonders if trying to bring the Mendoza family back together is really worth the struggle.
"In order to join a secret society of villains at the Bewitched Academy of the Dreadful on the night of the Starlight Search, princesses Dalia and Dominga scheme, plot and sabotage the other princesses to finally get their invitations to the BAD"-- Provided by publisher.
While attending the Fine and Ancient Institute for the Royal to learn how to become princesses, Dalia and Dominga devise a plan to join a secret society of villains at the Bewitched Academy of the Dreadful.
"A meteorite falls into the desert near Vega's family store while her cousin Mila is staying with them, turning the girls' summer upside down and leading to surprising discoveries and friendships"-- Provided by publisher.
"This playful picture book introduces young readers to the fascinating world of octopuses big and small, ink-squirting and shape-shifting, all around the planet. With their super smarts and awe-inspiring abilities, octopuses have captivated human imaginations. This book is a celebration of all things weird and wonderful about these beloved creatures--with their eight arms, nine brains, and one-of-a-kind personalities. Inside, find lyrical poetry paired with informational sidebars--perfect for a charming bedtime read or for pouring over for in-depth octopus info. Gorgeous photos of real octopuses give kids an up-close-and-personal glimpse of the sensational cephalopods--from the utterly adorable Dumbo octopus to the stunning blue-ringed octopus-and their incredible habitats and body parts"-- Provided by publisher.
Luna, a ladybug who dreams of becoming an astronaut, teams up with Natalie, a girl who aspires to be a scientist. Includes author note and Spanish to English glossary.
"This book is an ode to the history of the Black community in the United States, a tribute to Black joy, and a portrait of familial love"-- Provided by publisher.
This musical adventure around the world shows readers the many reasons we sing--to have fun, share our stories and come together to celebrate--and is the perfect introduction to the magical world of singing--from Bollywood to Broadway to your own backyard!
When Tate sends letters to a variety of wild animals offering to be their best friend and protector, none of them accept her proposal, but just as she is about to give up, she receives a letter of her own.
When Tate sends letters to a variety of wild animals offering to be their best friend and protector, none of them accept her proposal, but just as she is about to give up, she receives a letter of her own.
From the award-winning author of The Troubled Girls of Dragomir Academy comes an unforgettable and deeply personal story of the ghosts that surround us?and the ones we carry inside. The house seemed to sit apart from the others on Katydid Street, silent and alone, like it didnt fit among them. For Violet Hart?whose family is about to move into the house on Katydid Street?very little felt like it fit anymore. Like their old home, suddenly too small since her mother remarried and the new baby arrived. Or Violets group of friends, which, since they started middle school, isnt enough for Violets best friend, Paige. Everything seemed to be changing at once. But sometimes, Violet tells herself, change is okay. That is, until Violet sees her new room. The attic bedroom in their new house is shadowy, creaky, and wrapped in old yellow wallpaper covered with a faded tangle of twisting vines and sickly flowers. And then, after moving in, Violet falls ill?and does not get better. As days turn into weeks without any improvement, her family growing more confused and her friends wondering if shes really sick at all, she finds herself spending more time alone in the room with the yellow wallpaper, the shadows moving in the corners, wrapping themselves around her at night. And soon, Violet starts to suspect that she might not be alone in the room at all.
Perry and his troublemaking family's swindling ways keep them on a never-ending vacation full of cons and schemes, leaving him to wonder if it is too late to change his fate.
From Newbery Honor?winning author Andrea Wang, a new middle grade novel about a Chinese American tween who attends a Boston-based Chinese cultural overnight camp?and the many ways it transforms her. Phoenny Fang plans to have the best summer ever. Shes returning to Summertime Chinese Culture, Wellness, and Enrichment Experience (SCCWEE for short and ?Squee? to campers in the know), and this year shes a senior camper. That means she; her best friend, Lyrica Chu; and her whole Squad will have the most influence. It almost doesnt matter that her brother is a CIT (counselor-in-training) and that her mom and auntie are the camp directors. Time spent at Squee is sacred, glorious, and free. On the day Phoenny arrives, though, she learns that the Squad has been split up, and theres an influx of new campers this year. Phoenny is determined to be welcoming and to share all the things she loves about camp?who doesnt love spending hours talking about and engaging in cultural activities? But she quickly learns how out of touch she is with others experiences, particularly of the campers who are adoptees. The same things that make her feel connected to her culture and community make some of the other campers feel excluded. Summer at Squee turns out to be even more transformative than Phoenny couldve imagined, with new friendships, her first crush, an epic show, and a bigger love for and understanding of her community.
During the Lunar New Year festivities, Gege must find the perfect time to present his handcrafted surprise to his little sister, in this touching story that shows children what makes the Lunar New Year so special.
"Share in the joyful, adventure-filled shenanigans of a child growing up in a small mud hut in Inner Mongolia in this charming, illustrated memoir for young middle grade readers"-- Provided by publisher.
"What do you wish for your child? Do you wish for them to be kind? To be strong? To be courageous? I Wish for You explores the characteristics and values we hope our children will adopt, and how they can be learned from the wondrous creatures on this planet. From the courage of a lion to the strength of a bear to the kindness of a panda, the natural world has so much to show and teach us"--Publisher marketing
"Five children, from five different cultures and in five different decades, grow up in the same building on the Lower East Side of New York City"-- Provided by publisher.
A ghost expert, Hugo soon learns he didn't, in fact, get rid of his ghost and discovers they might actually be good company if given the chance, in this hilarious graphic novel about finding friendship in the most unexpected places.
"Kid-reporter CJ Delaney stumbles on the scoop of a lifetime when strange, spooky things start happening around her small town"-- Provided by publisher.
Sena thinks he is helping his poverty-stricken family when a man calling himself Jack of Diamonds promises him a job and a better life, but he ends up in the clutches of human traffickers and must use all his resolve to escape and survive.
In the midst of a backyard camp out, ten-year-old Matt and four other children find themselves transported back into the time of George Washington and the American Revolution, where they begin to live out American history firsthand and learn the sober realities of war.
While nursing a broken arm, almost twelve-year-old adoptee Coop, with the help of his grandfather and friend Zandi, unwaveringly cares for and protects Hop, a baby mockingbird born with one wing.
National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson brings readers a powerful story that delves deeply into lifes burning questions about time and memory and what we take with us into the future. It seems like Sages whole world is on fire the summer before she starts seventh grade. As house after house burns down, her Bushwick neighborhood gets referred to as ?The Matchbox? in the local newspaper. And while Sage prefers to spend her time shooting hoops with the guys, shes also still trying to figure out her place inside the circle of girls shes known since childhood. A group that each day, feels further and further away from her. But its also the summer of Freddy, a new kid who truly gets Sage. Together, they reckon with the pain of missing the things that get left behind as time moves on, savor whats good in the present, and buoy each other up in the face of destruction. And when the future comes, it is Sages memories of the past that show her the way forward. Remember Us speaks to the power of both letting go . . . and holding on.
From the New York Times bestselling author of Front Desk comes the sequel to Finally Seen in which Lina gets a phone and tries to navigate social media, only to discover not everything online is what it seems. When ten-year-old Lina Gao sees her moms video on social media take off, shes captivated by the potential to be seen and heard! Maybe online she can finally find the confidence she craves. Whereas in real life shes growing so fast, she feels like microwave popcorn, bursting out of her skin! With the help of her two best friends, Carla and Finn, and her little sister, Millie, Lina sets off to go viral. Except theres a lot more to social media than Lina ever imagined, like: 1. Seeing inside her classmates lives! Is she really the only person on the planet who doesnt have a walk-in closet? 2. Group chats! Disappearing videos! What is everyone talking about in the secret chats? And how can she join? 3. A bazillion stories about what to eat, wear, and put on her face. Could they all be telling the truth? Everyone sounds so sure of what theyre saying! As Lina descends deeper and deeper into social media, it will take all her strength to break free from the likes and find the courage to be her authentic self in this fast-paced world.
"CELEBRATE THE ABCs OF LGBTQIA+. An alphabet book that highlights and celebrates queer history in the United States from A to Z, presenting bold ideas for big thinkers in every letter! A is for abundant, always, ally, and alive. F is for family, friendship, fluid, and free. O is for optimists, opportunity, open, and outspoken"-- Provided by publisher.
Joining the Our World series for very young readers, this touching board book about daily life in Ukraine was created by an Ukrainian author and illustrator.
Struggling with his Hebrew lessons, Abi takes an old scroll to help him practice and accidentally summons ten golems--who agree to come once a week to help him with his Hebrew.
Using poetry and expository text, T is for Trails: A Hiking Alphabet gives young readers an A-to-Z guide on how to prepare and make the most of their outdoor adventures. Topics include information on gear and clothing, trail etiquette and safety rules, along with recommended trails to travel. Front and back matter includes information on trail symbols and instructions on how to read a compass.