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1 2 3 Numbers and Counting
Ruth Owen
Specially created to support early years teaching, this beautiful new words and pictures book is perfect for children learning to read. As young readers turn the pages, they will have lots of opportunities to: practice counting 1 to 20; understand more or less; practice adding and subtracting; solve
10,000 INK STAINS
Genre
This visually arresting counting book takes young readers on a journey through a world of splattered, dripped, and smeared ink marks, transforming abstract art into a playful math adventure. Each pag...
100 Cars Coloring Book for Kids & Toddlers
Iuliana Rasoiu
The perfect coloring book for kids ages 2 - 8 years old. It is a coloring book for preschoolers and toddlers. If your kids loves cars this is the perfect coloring book for him. It will be the best gift he received in a long time. The 100 Cars Coloring book is packed with the best cars, trucks, monst
100 Years of Children's Book Week Posters
Leonard S. Marcus
Celebrate a century of children's book illustration! For families, art lovers, and history buffs alike, Leonard S. Marcus's visual history tour of 100 years of children's book illustration gathers in one glorious volume the posters of the annual Children's Book Week! Featuring work from early lumina
101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up (Revised Edition)
Bianca Schulze
Discover new books, document your favorites, learn fun facts about books and authors, and develop a lifelong reading habit. 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up (Revised Edition) is the ultimate reading guide for kids ages 4 to 12+, packed with 101 kid-friendly book recommendations and interactive f
101 Fun Word Search Puzzles for Clever Kids 4-8
Kids Activity Publishing
Take your child on a fun word finding adventure with this word search puzzle book! This book Contains: -101 expertly designed word search puzzles -7 Increasing difficulty levels -101 lovingly illustrated exciting themes -Reinforce spelling, expand vocabulary and develop pattern recognition -Perfect
107 DAYS
the urgency of the book’s title. If not entirely sanguine about the future, she maintains a clear\u002Deyed view of the damage already done: “Perhaps so much damage that we will have to re\u002Dcreate our government…something leaner, swifter, and much more efficient.”"
This gripping survival narrative chronicles the incredible true story of a young person's 107-day ordeal in a remote wilderness, testing the limits of human endurance and resilience. The author maste...
11 Experiments That Failed
Jenny Offill
"This is a most joyful and clever whimsy, the kind that lightens the heart and puts a shine on the day," raved Kirkus Reviews in a starred review. Is it possible to eat snowballs doused in ketchup—and nothing else—all winter? Can a washing machine wash dishes? By reading the step-by-step instruction
12 Princess Stories
Random House Disney
Contains twelve illustrated stories featuring Disney princesses, including Belle, Cinderella, Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, Mulan, and Jasmine.
124 Fun Crossword Puzzles for Kids
Mia Elyna
124 FUN CROSSWORD PUZZLES FOR KIDS: First Children Crossword Puzzle Book for Kids Age 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 and for 3rd graders, Kids Crosswords (Easy Word Learning Activities for Kids)Have Your Child Improve Vocabulary and Critical Thinking Skills Through Fun Crossword Puzzles!With 124 puzzles, this cr
1942
side or clashed—often, both. With the exception of continental Europe, most action was overseas, with over 1 million men at sea. One sixth of the American population was mobilized, and in addition to producing munitions, battleships (one per week), and bombers, they changed the sheer speed and scale of warfare. The enormous shipyards in Richmond, California, drew migrants from the South, and with them, the lingering heritage of Jim Crow. Recruits needed dental care and education. Literacy rates were surprisingly low. “The war effort nationalized America’s race problem,” writes Fritzsche, a University of Illinois historian. The Japanese invasion of Singapore led to the collapse of Burma and added fuel to the “quit India” campaign. The British Empire, home to a quarter of the world’s population, began to seem contingent rather than inevitable. Fritzsche tells of the effects of war in South Africa, the Philippines, and China. Along with India, China suffered famine as a result of prioritizing military rather than civilian provisioning. Back in Europe, those beneath the bombings were left homeless and destitute. Jews were evicted and deported. Mass labor shortages pressed occupied territories into slave labor, promoting increased resistance. Migration becomes the main thesis of the book. Certainties and political structures crumble, Fritzsche argues, when everyone is from somewhere else."
This gripping historical account plunges readers into the pivotal year when World War II reached its global turning point, examining how ordinary lives were irrevocably changed by military decisions ...
201 Nursery Rhymes & Sing-Along Songs for Kids
Jennifer M. Edwards
A comprehensive collection of 201 nursery rhymes and sing-along songs for kids with over 100 pictures included. The collection contains traditional nursery rhymes, such as Baa Baa Black Sheep, Do You Know the Muffin Man, Hickory Dickory Dock, Humpty Dumpty, Mary Had A Little Lamb, Ring A-Round the R
2013 Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market
Chuck Sambuchino
The Most Trusted Guide to the World of Children’s Publishing If you write or illustrate for young readers with the hope of getting published, the 2013 Children’s Writer’s & Illustrator’s Market is the trusted resource you need. Now in its 25th edition, CWIM is the definitive publishing guide
2014 Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market
Chuck Sambuchino
The most trusted guide to the world of children's publishing! If you write or illustrate for young readers with the hope of getting published, the 2014 Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market is the trusted resource you need. Now in its 26th edition, CWIM is the definitive publishing guide for an
2015 Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market
Chuck Sambuchino
The most trusted guide to the world of children's publishing! If you write or illustrate for young readers with the hope of getting published, the 2015 Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market is the trusted resource you need. Now in its 27th edition, CWIM is the definitive publishing guide for an
2024
default.” In a chapter titled “Sleepwalking,” they write, “Joe Biden decided to run for reelection by not deciding. He told aides: I’m running until I tell you I’m not. And he never told them he wasn’t.” Staffers didn’t want to look disloyal by suggesting he reconsider, “so no one ever said anything.” Later, one\u002Dtime Obama staffers, worried about Biden’s chances, “looked for a diplomatic way to offer free assistance” on “specific projects.” Biden’s team promised to be in touch, but the collaboration never happened. After Biden’s disastrous debate performance, Ron Klain, his former chief of staff, vented about Biden’s apparent lack of urgency: “I have no fucking clue why he’s going to Camp David this weekend” instead of “working the phones” to reassure nervous Democrats. The reporters’ sources close to Vice President Kamala Harris, who became the nominee after Biden left the race, describe similar frustrations with her campaign’s sluggish decision\u002Dmaking and failure to challenge allegations made by Donald Trump. The authors find little new to write about Trump, retelling how criminal indictments and assassination attempts worked to his advantage and describing his staunchest supporters’ belief that God is looking out for him. But this is an excusable shortcoming in a substantive effort that’s ideal for readers reluctant to read multiple books on the subject."
This ambitious work attempts to capture the zeitgeist of our current year, offering a sprawling, novelistic look at the anxieties and triumphs that define the modern era. The narrative weaves togethe...
22 Topic-wise CTET Paper 1 Previous Year Solved Papers
Disha Experts
The First edition of the book "22 TOPIC -WISE CTET Paper 1 Solved Papers (2024 - 2011) - English Edition" contains detailed Solutions to the Past 22 Solved Papers of the CTET exam from 2011 to 2024. # The past 22 CTET Solved papers included are : June 2011, Jan & Nov 2012, July 2013, Feb & Sep 2014,
25 Scratch 3 Games for Kids
Max Wainewright
Build your own computer games with Scratch 3! Learn how to make fun games with Scratch--a free, beginner-friendly programming language from the MIT Media Lab. Create mazes, road-crossing games, and two-player games that keep score. Colorful pictures and easy-to-follow instructions show you how to ad
5-Minute Disney Bunnies Stories
Disney Books
Join Thumper and his sisters for their greatest adventures ever! Build a secret clubhouse, have a day out with Papa, make some new friends and more in this brand new collection. Each story is the ideal length to be read aloud in five minutes, perfect for bedtime, story time or anytime! Complete your
500 Words to Grow On
Random House
The perfect way to help expand your child's vocabulary! Young children beginning to learn new vocabulary will delight in this bright and engaging book featuring 500 clearly labeled illustrations - from colors and animals to vehicles and food! A must-have for any home or school library.
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the dark side of the Anunnaki, which includes a loss of individuality, minimal emotion, “a policy of compulsory euthanasia at 840 years,” and a pernicious slow dementia known as “Quantum Psychosis.” Zadie finds herself abandoned by her dementia\u002Dstricken hosts in one of the prehistoric zoos. Noordermeer’s impressive debut is mind\u002Dexpanding anthropological SF that conveys wisdom and persuasive arguments via an Alice\u002Din\u002DAwe\u002Dand\u002DWonder\u002DLand setup and such dubious conceits as talking abominable snowmen. The science (more genetics and sociobiology than physics) is not too intimidating, the issues carry weight without relying on cackling techno\u002Dtyrants or villainous robots, and the characters are appealing, even those whose personalities have all but thinned to biological\u002Dcomputer level. While a long stretch of the narrative involves a series of lab\u002Dbound experiments (but what experiments!), the author manages to keep things moving forward. The conceit of a modern researcher set amid primordial beings should appeal to fans of Michael Bishop’s No Enemy but Time (1982)."
This mind-expanding anthropological science fiction debut plunges a modern researcher into a prehistoric zoo managed by the Anunnaki, ancient beings whose advanced society is plagued by compulsory eu...
8 UNIVERSAL LAWS
Genre
This concise guide to universal principles offers young readers an accessible introduction to philosophical concepts that have shaped human understanding across cultures and centuries. The book disti...
9 from the Nine Worlds
Rick Riordan
The Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard trilogy may have concluded, but we haven't heard the last of our favorite einherji and his friends. The nine Norse worlds are rich with lore, as this collection of nine original stories, each told from a different character's point of view, will prove.
99 Ways to Raise Spiritually Healthy Children
Kathleen Long Bostrom
Bostrom, author of the popular books 99 Things to Do Between Here and Heaven and Making Space for the Spirit, offers fun, practical, and thought provoking ideas for nurturing the spiritual lives of children, parents, and families. Each of the 99 entries includes a Scripture passage, a theoretical or
A Ball for Daisy
Chris Raschka
CALDECOTT MEDAL WINNER • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • This charming, wordless picture book vibrantly explores the joy and sadness that having a special toy can bring. A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST PICTURE BOOK OF THE CENTURY “Raschka’s genius lies in capturing the essence of situations that are deeply felt b
A BITE OF PEPPER
Genre
This picture book offers a spicy take on trying new foods, following a young protagonist's reluctant encounter with an unfamiliar vegetable. The narrative cleverly uses sensory language to explore th...
A BITTER WIND
RAF intelligence officer Jean Conan Doyle, a daughter of Sherlock Holmes’ creator, who helps Billy in his investigation, as well as a cameo appearance by an American B\u002D24 pilot, South Dakota’s own George McGovern."
A BITTER WIND delivers a powerful coming-of-age narrative that explores the complex terrain of teenage identity and resilience against formidable challenges. This young adult novel masterfully captur...
A Caldecott Celebration
Leonard S. Marcus
Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Caldecott Medal, a noted children's book historian profiles past and present winners of this prestigious illustration award, including Robert McCloskey, Marcia Brown, and Maurice Sendak.
A Century of Welsh Myth in Children's Literature
Donna R. White
Myth, legend, and folklore have been entrenched in children's literature for several centuries and continue to be popular. Some of the most ancient traditional tales still extant come from the Celtic cultures of France and the British Isles, whose languages are among the oldest in Europe. Among thes
A Child's Delight
Noel Perrin
An appealing guide to 33 neglected gems in children's literature by the author of A Reader's Delight.
A Child's First Bedtime Prayers
Dandi Daley Mackall
What could be better than a heart-to-heart talk with Jesus? A Child's First Bedtime Prayers draws little ones into cozy bedtime talks with Jesus and he answers them back! Each of the 25 prayer conversations focus on a different topic and includes both prayers for little ones to pray along with answe
A Child's Introduction to Greek Mythology
Heather Alexander
Presents an introduction to Greek mythology, discussing the roles of gods and goddesses, as well as the adventures of heroes and mythical beings.
A Christmas Like Helen's
Natalie Kinsey-Warnock
At Helen’s home, there are no telephones or electric lights. Cars have not yet been invented, so she and her sister and brothers must walk a mile to school, even in freezing weather. Without refrigeration, they must harvest ice from the pond. But at night she and her family gather around the woodsto
A CLAN CHIEF'S DAUGHTER
Genre
Since I was young, I've dreamed of running. I can hear the pounding of my steps on the forest floor. I'm being chased. It's right behind me. But I've always been safe in the care of my coven, the witches who are my sisters and mother. I have always been told the rules, and I've obeyed. Stay on the p
A Crazy Day with Cobras
Mary Pope Osborne
The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Merlin’s beloved penguin, Penny, has been put under a spell! To save her, Jack and Annie must find a rare and precious emerald. When the magic tree house whisks them back t
A Cursed Age
sinking his ship, she crashed into the depths of the sea. In those murky waters, Gwenifer made a deal (“She had sworn an oath to something sinister, and instead of departing this world, she had been spared”). But Ryland was affected, too: He was cursed with immortality. Plagued by the witch’s machinations, he is now stuck in the West Indies, unable to escape by sea. So imagine Ryland’s good fortune when he happens upon an airship stranded in a cove. Helping the crew combat some pirates intent on stealing the airship, Ryland earns enough goodwill with the captain to secure passage on the craft. Traveling by air instead of by sea means that he can avoid the witch’s storms that have kept him trapped in the West Indies. And maybe, he can finally get his revenge on the woman who sentenced him to this wretched life and has haunted the seas for the last century (“I’ll find you, witch, he thought, feeling his jaw clench. Be ready”). Ryland is prepared for his immortality to end, but the airship’s crew, especially the beautiful, young female engineer, Emmeline Whittock, will make this decision his toughest one yet. In this riveting book, Dunnewin delivers richly developed characters in a tale of adventure, love, and loss. The crew of the airship is small, but the mates have distinct personalities that make them a captivating bunch. Still, Ryland, a reformed pirate, is the true star of the story, and is likely to steal readers’ hearts. This complex, well\u002Ddrawn character is the type of morally gray hero that will stick with the audience long after the vivid novel has ended."
Liam Anderson is 11 years old. His brother Lars was two years older than him but Lars fell into a coma on his thirteenth birthday and on the thirteenth day after, he died. The parents and friends try to find out what caused it and during that search discover that it is a 2,000-year-old curse. Unfort
A Dangerous Path
Erin Hunter
For use in schools and libraries only. Tigerclaw is back and more dangerous than ever as the new leader of ShadowClan, but he is not the most terrifying enemy Fireheart must face as a new force sweeps through the woods.
A Dangerous Plan
Jerry B. Jenkins
In one shocking moment millions around the globe disappear. Those left behind face an uncertain future-especially four kids who now find themselves alone.
A DARK AND DEADLY JOURNEY
the duo’s nonstop banter as they ricochet from one Portuguese destination to the next. One might almost forget the wartime backdrop were it not for the occasional reference to Nazis and Hitler. Unraveling the mysteries is far less important than enjoying the duo’s badinage. Meanwhile, an ominous figure whose identity is never discovered looms over all. This, and Kelly’s cliffhanger ending, indicate more adventures to come."
This gripping survival thriller plunges readers into a treacherous wilderness expedition where a group of teens must navigate both the unforgiving landscape and the dangerous secrets among them. The ...
A DIFFERENT KIND OF TENSION
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This compelling exploration of modern adolescence captures the unique pressures facing today's youth with remarkable authenticity and emotional depth. The narrative follows a young protagonist naviga...
A Festival of Ghosts
William Alexander
National Book Award winner William Alexander conjures up a spooky adventure full of excitement in this entertaining sequel to A Properly Unhaunted Place, which was a New York Times Editors’ Choice. Rosa Diaz has her hands full of ghosts. She saved the town of Ingot by unleashing all the ghosts who w
A Fish in Foreign Waters
Laura Caputo-Wickham
Rosie Ray's world gets thrown upside down when her family has to move far away. She soon has to learn a new language and make new friends. Being bilingual is not always easy, but on the day of her birthday she makes a very exciting discovery. A Fish in Foreign Waters helps parents and teachers get c
A FLOWER TRAVELED IN MY BLOOD
Jorge Rafael Videla in 1976 forever reset the country’s history. Under Videla’s direction, a violent military junta kidnapped, tortured, and murdered thousands of Argentines (by some estimates as many as 30,000 who were deemed “subversives”). Centering the saga of the Roisinblits and their matriarch Rosa, journalist Gilliland, in her first book, approaches this brutal period through the eyes of the Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo, a scrappy, courageous group of mothers of desaparecidos who had infants or were pregnant when they were disappeared. Over decades of instability that followed the junta’s rule, the Abuelas were at the forefront of calls for accountability and justice, anchoring their grief in the search for grandchildren who had been born in detention centers and adopted—appropriated—by new families, often with connections to Videla’s government. The author conveys the complicated, heart\u002Dwrenching fullness of her characters’ individual stories and shades their backdrop with compulsively readable history of geopolitical tension and the emerging DNA science that fueled the Abuelas’ fight. Gilliland’s work, exhaustively and compassionately researched, offers a crucial counterbalance to the dark legacy of Argentina’s desaparecidos, injecting the light of a model resistance movement that lay the groundwork for future international human rights investigations. Her humility and respect for the fraught journeys her subjects made toward each other and for the vital questions their journeys raised—about power, identity, family, and collective memory and healing—ensure the text will resonate for generations the world over."
This powerful poetry collection explores the complex journey of identity, heritage, and self-discovery through vivid, lyrical verse that speaks directly to the teenage experience. The poems navigate ...
A Friend for Dragon: An Acorn Book (Dragon #1)
Dav Pilkey
From Dav Pilkey, creator of the New York Times bestselling Dog Man and Captain Underpants series, comes Dragon, the heartwarming hero adored by Dav's youngest readers! Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read.
A GENTLE EMPIRE
a sort of powerful urge.”) Despite these flaws, Boas has crafted an involving, atmospheric coming\u002Dof\u002Dage story. Through extensive and effusive description, he makes the Gallipoli campaign feel far more real than the one encountered in history books."
This powerful historical novel explores the complex dynamics of colonial expansion through the eyes of a young protagonist caught between two cultures. Set during a pivotal moment of imperial expansi...
A Girl from Yamhill
Beverly Cleary
Told in her own words, A Girl from Yamhill is Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary’s heartfelt and relatable memoir—now with a beautifully redesigned cover! Generations of children have read Beverly Cleary’s books. From Ramona Quimby to Henry Huggins, Ralph S. Mouse to Ellen Tebbits, she has
A GIRL WALKS INTO THE FOREST
magical beings, the yiliksii, or “cursed children of the forest.” She’s accompanied by her brother and his wife, but when a beast attacks them in the forest, clawing Valla’s face and destroying the beauty the Count expects, she falls gravely ill, hovering near death. When she wakes from her fever, she meets with unexpected kindness from Ermo, her betrothed’s brother, that stands in stark contrast to the heartlessness of the Count himself. Both the man and his castle are nothing like she imagined: They’re dark, desolate, and steeped in cruelty. Joined in the castle only by the Count’s sister, Yulnia\u003B sinister physician Kiril, who’s Yulnia’s confidant\u003B a handful of servants\u003B and an unimaginable, foreboding presence, Valla begins to unravel the castle’s mysteries. As she does, something stirs within her, calling her to violence and awakening with every secret she uncovers. Well\u002Dcrafted and deeply unsettling, this folktale\u002Dinfluenced horror novel will captivate fans of the genre, but it’s not for the faint of heart. Valla’s character is richly developed, her transformation from a helpless sacrifice to something far more formidable unfolding with haunting intensity. Main characters are cued white."
A teenage girl confronts both the tangible wilderness and the emotional thicket of grief in this poignant novel that explores loss, family secrets, and the painful journey toward self-discovery. When...
A Great Activity Book for Kids -- Hard to Find Hidden Pictures
Jupiter Kids
If you have advanced learners at home, then it is important that you present them with challenging activity books like this one. A good challenge will trigger curiosity and the determination to actually win. A good challenge is composed of materials that allow a child to pace his/her learning but at
A Hot Planet Needs Cool Kids
Julie Hall
Ages 9 years & over. Children, parents, and teachers will find the very latest information about the causes and effects of climate change, how people are working to reduce it, and ways children and their families and schools can join the fight. The book teaches and inspires through clear and accessi
A Kids Book About Autism
Justin Flood
Kickstart your journey towards a better understanding of autism and those affected by it. This is a kids’ book about autism. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is something that affects kids and families all over the world. This book helps kids aged 5-9 better understand what autism is and how it affect
A Kids Book About Climate Change
Zanagee Artis
Explore the impact of climate change and empower kids to be proactive to protect our world. Climate change is a topic that can be overwhelming for kids and grownups. So if you're looking for the best place to better understand the climate crisis, look no further! This book will give kids the facts a
A LAND SO WIDE
a queen who was \u0022intrigued by the idea of a new world, a new continent to see, to explore, to feast upon. She had an insatiable hunger for more.\u0022 Unfortunately, Greer’s story and the background information on Mistaken take so long to tell that once the violence and battles for the souls of humans versus demons begin, it’s difficult to remember that at one point the novel centered on the cruel inequality women in early colonial societies faced. Instead, the action turns to teeth, talons, and turncoats, with an intriguing but strangely unsatisfying strand about how evil came to the shores of a land so bounteous and yet unexplored."
This sweeping historical adventure plunges readers into the heart of the 19th-century American frontier, capturing the immense scale and raw challenge of westward expansion. The narrative follows a y...
A LIGHT IN THE NORTHERN SEA
Genre
This gripping maritime adventure plunges readers into the treacherous waters of the North Sea, where a young lighthouse keeper's apprentice confronts violent storms, mysterious shipwrecks, and long-b...
A Lion to Guard Us
Clyde Robert Bulla
Left on their own in seventeenth-century London, three impoverished children draw upon all their resources to stay together and make their way to the Virginia colony in search of their father.
A Merry Merry Christmas - Christmas Coloring Books Children's Christmas Books
Speedy Kids
Make it feel like Christmas in summer with the help of this coloring book! Coloring is a great activity that bears so many benefits, including improved color sense, structure and spatial awareness and improved hand to eye coordination. Encourage your child's love for coloring one page at a time. Go
A MURDER MOST FOWL
the time Seth, a lawyer with no interest in the food truck, gets his sister sprung from jail, she’s met the hunky police officer she dubs Officer Pretty Boy (to the amusement of his fellow cops). What’s more, an email informs Beth that she’s been selected to compete in The Food Truck Showdown, a popular Cooking Channel show with a $50,000 prize. Bringing along Seth and her assistant, Rylie, who usually wears the chicken costume, she arrives at the rented warehouse where the show’s being filmed and meets the other contestants, who include Benji, and the show’s host, famous chef Bobbi Taylor. The first challenge is marked by disappearing ingredients and a threatening note that seems aimed at Benji. When Benji’s found dead, the showrunners suggest that he’s had a heart attack, but the police are suspicious—and since everyone knows that Beth despised him, she’s their favored suspect. More threatening notes arrive. And there’s definitely something fishy about the showrunners. You’d think that with all those camera crews, there’d be video, but the ancient system at the rental is glitchy, leaving Beth to team up with Rylie and Seth to prove her innocence."
This cleverly titled mystery serves up a delightful blend of suspense and humor, perfect for young readers who crave a good whodunit without the grimness of adult crime fiction. The story centers on ...
A MURDEROUS BUSINESS
several friends, including Shiloh, a magician’s assistant with housebreaking skills who takes up with Margot. After breaking into Mrs. Gilroy’s home, they find a safe deposit key that will lead to the truth."
This gripping thriller plunges readers into the high-stakes world of corporate espionage where ambition turns deadly, following a young intern who uncovers a conspiracy that reaches the highest level...
A New Baby Is Coming!
Emily Menendez-Aponte
A new baby’s arrival is an occasion of excitement and anticipation. Yet for a young child, it can be cause for bewilderment and distress. Hand-in-hand with endearing elf characters, author Emily Menendez-Aponte shows the way to help a child welcome the new arrival into the family with open arms!
A NOBLE MADNESS
a desire for wealth, knowledge, prestige, and, not least, order, collectors have amassed objects such as artworks, scientific specimens, religious relics, books, and gems. Delbourgo traverses time and place to portray collectors’ roles: In premodern China, a collector was seen as a person of superior sophistication\u003B in Korea, collecting was a path to attaining status. Some artifacts—religious relics, for example, or African art—have been sought for their spiritual or magical power. Romantics saw collecting as an expression of one’s inner self, an idea that persists, even as collecting has been associated with colonialism, looting, and profit. Collecting, Delbourgo asserts, also has been associated with mental illness. Fictional collectors, such as Oscar Wilde’s Dorian Gray, behave maniacally\u003B Freud diagnosed the urge to collect as an expression of suppressed neuroses. Art collectors have been depicted variously as gloomy, gothic recluses, as figures associated with danger and unabated passion, and as libertines, while naturalists—Charles Darwin, Alfred Russel Wallace, and Alexander von Humboldt, to name a few—are more likely celebrated for their dogged pursuit of scientific specimens. Delbourgo casts a wide net to offer biographies of collectors such as Rudolf II, a Holy Roman emperor who aspired to assemble the world in miniature\u003B Marie Antoinette, known as the “trinket queen”\u003B Alfred Kinsey, who collected data about sex\u003B and female collectors, notably, Gertrude Stein, Mabel Dodge Luhan, and Peggy Guggenheim, motivated by a pursuit of beauty and “nourishment of the soul.” In 2013, the American Psychiatric Association included hoarding disorder in its updated manual. As Delbourgo amply reveals, however, the distinction between the ardent collector and the pathological hoarder is hardly clear."
This powerful exploration of mental health and family dynamics follows a teenager grappling with her mother's bipolar disorder while navigating the treacherous waters of high school social hierarchie...
A Parent's Guide to the Best Kids' Comics
Scott Robins
"Children are made readers on the laps of their parents." --Author Emilie Buchwald Filled with beautifully illustrated reviews and a wealth of recommendations, A Parent's Guide to the Best Kids' Comics lovingly and thoughtfully reveals a world of graphic novels sure to capture the imagination and cu
A Parent/Teacher Guide to Children's Books on Peace and Tolerance
Bob Blumenthal
How do you teach children to value peace and appreciate diversity? One way is to provide them with books with themes that promote these ideas. The Parent / Teacher Guide to Children's Books on Peace and Tolerance offers readers a wide variety of award-winning titles along with annotations and grade
A Perfect Time for Pandas
Mary Pope Osborne
The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Time-traveling brother-and-sister team Jack and Annie have to find a certain kind of food. The magic tree house whisks them off to a village in the mountains of southeast C
A Possum's Happy Valentine's Day
Jamey M. Long
A possum named Opie stows away in a boy's backpack and goes to school where he learns all about the history and meaning of Valentine's Day.
A REMARKABLE MAN
the incident, merely disgusted by human stupidity,” the author writes of Hida. Petitjean’s short book offers a warm tribute to this “frail figure” whose eyes “gleamed with intelligence and humanity” as he recounted his experiences in Hiroshima. In excerpts from interviews and speeches, Hida offers a rare account of the horrors that he witnessed. “I realized their flesh was decomposing,” Hida says of the bomb’s victims. “Everyone knows the human body decomposes after death, but these people were still alive. None of it made any sense. I overcame my disgust and continued to examine them.” Of the 300 or so doctors in Hiroshima at the time of the bombing, 60 were killed in the blast, and Hida was one of only a couple dozen doctors left with the impossible task of helping more than 100,000 victims. Hida himself suffered from radiation poisoning. “My bones have aged very quickly, and my back’s always been in a terrible state,” he says. He needed surgery at age 61 and had to be hospitalized again at 70. “I will keep fighting,” Hida tells Petitjean. True to his word, he kept traveling throughout Japan—speaking out against the dangers he had seen with his own eyes—until he was nearly 100."
This biography offers an intimate portrait of a truly extraordinary individual whose life story spans continents and careers, chronicling his journey from humble beginnings to international recogniti...
A RESISTANCE OF WITCHES
Genre
This gripping urban fantasy plunges readers into a world where modern society conceals a brewing magical war, following a group of young witches who must unite disparate covens against a shadowy, pow...
A River Dream
Allen Say
While sick in bed, a young boy opens a box from his uncle and embarks on a fantastical fishing trip.
A RUIN, GREAT AND FREE
magic. In the refuge called Moon, some of the restless residents are sneaking out to visit neighboring towns, threatening to blow their cover both to the Black Hand and to the Black Hand’s secret monster backers, the Cult of the Zsouvox. Meanwhile, in the universe from Turnbull’s first novel, The Lesson (2019), Patrice Paige uses technology that the alien Ynaa left behind after their disastrous first contact with humanity to increase her political influence and shield the Earth from all future alien encounters, even as the Ynaa known as Mera rebels against her people’s conquest of other planets. But these crises pale against the larger\u002Dscale threat: Both of these universes, and indeed all universes, are threatened by the Zsouvox, a creation of the gods that seeks to devour everything that exists. It’s a lot to take in\u003B as always, Turnbull packs in a ton of plot within a relatively economical number of pages. The advantage of writing in a multiverse is that it allows you to throw in any storyline\u003B whether it makes sense to have added a resolution to The Lesson here is difficult to say. It does share a common theme with the main monsterverse plot, best summed up by that well\u002Dknown aphorism attributed to Spider\u002DMan’s Uncle Ben: With great power comes great responsibility. If you have magic, physical strength, advanced alien tech, and/or immortality, it behooves you to do the right thing\u003B the trick is figuring out what the right thing is. Turnbull settles the more cosmic conflicts and perhaps even some of the personal ones, but leaves the broader social confrontation of prejudice somewhat more open\u002Dended, other than suggesting that while violence can be remarkably effective in quashing opposition on a small scale, it’s not going to solve the larger problem. Given how central anti\u002Dmonster prejudice is to the story, it leaves the Convergence Saga feeling curiously unresolved. But it’s hard to say how Turnbull could have resolved it, and perhaps that nagging feeling is deliberate on his part. Magic might fan the flames of hatred, but people don’t need the devil to do evil."
This sweeping historical novel plunges readers into the heart of a crumbling empire, where political intrigue and personal loyalties collide with the force of an earthquake. The narrative follows a y...
A Russian - English Bilingual Children's Book
Bilingual Kiddos Press
Are your children bilingual and learning Russian? This lovely book... is written in Russian comes with English translation features various cute animal mommy and babies illustrations provides many reasons why children love their mothers makes a great mother-child reading and bonding session captures
A Sick Day for Amos McGee
Philip C. Stead
Zookeeper Amos McGee always makes time to visit his friends who live at the zoo until the day he stays home because he is sick.
A SILENT TREATMENT
her first husband. Widowed after Vanasco’s father died, her mother was lonely, prompting the move. Now, she complains that she’s still lonely, unhappy living in the basement, and that she feels useless. But when Vanasco finds classes, a volunteer opportunity, and a book club, her mother is dismissive. In probing the history of their mother\u002Ddaughter relationship, Vanasco reveals an unusual complication: Although the author calls herself Jeannie, her birth name is the same as her mother’s—Barbara—causing confusion for doctors, banks, the gym where they both are members—and, it appears, intensifying an interdependence that both women struggle to resist."
This gripping young adult novel explores the devastating impact of silence and emotional neglect within a family, following a teenager who must navigate the complex aftermath of a traumatic event tha...
A SLOWLY DYING CAUSE
Inspector Beatrice Hannaford, with Lynley and Havers not turning up until 120\u002Dodd pages in, and with a handy excuse for heading to Cornwall: Lynley, it turns out, is heir to a crumbling estate there, “the country pile that accompanied the cringe\u002Dworthy title he’d inherited from his father.” The fuzz put their heads together to sort out poor Lobb’s situation, and, as ever, the solution emerges in a perp who’s been there all along but has been overlooked. The book is, also as ever, too long by a quarter, but it’s got plenty of intriguing twists and turns that will leave the reader guessing."
This powerful memoir offers an unflinching look at the realities of activism and social justice work through the eyes of a young person discovering their voice. The narrative captures both the passio...
A THOUSAND WAYS TO DIE
police and seven times more likely to be shot dead by another civilian with a gun.” Lee traces this pattern to America’s beginnings, when “an uncleavable relationship between the trade of humans and the trade of guns” contributed to the nation’s bloody foundation. After this historical background, Lee moves around the country, describing how Southern gun traffickers illicitly arm Chicagoans despite the state’s stringent gun control laws, fueling the city’s uncontrollable violence. In New Orleans, he notes how, while reporting during Hurricane Katrina, at least one of his white colleagues makes excuses for police shootings aimed at some of the city’s poorest Black residents. In Massachusetts, he interviews a worker at the Smith \u0026amp\u003B Wesson factory who loses his job after publicly questioning the company’s ethics. Throughout these stories, he weaves in his own personal history, recounting how his grandfather’s and stepbrother’s murders left lasting, traumatic impressions on his extended family. Lee’s experience reinforces one of the book’s key messages—that gun violence is both a byproduct and cause of “the systemic, institutional, and structural racism that feeds it.” At best, Lee’s work is empathetic, analytical, and insightful, drawing subtle connections in clean and conversational prose. Some chapters hold together better than others: “(G)un\u002DCivil Rights,” for example, is cohesive, while “Gigglebox” tends to meander. All in all, the book is a provocative and informative read that expertly blends memoir with hard\u002Dhitting reporting. "
This gripping survival guide presents a comprehensive catalog of lethal scenarios, from natural disasters to urban emergencies, delivering practical life-saving knowledge through vivid, accessible sc...
A to Z Mysteries Super Edition #7: Operation Orca
Ron Roy
Thar she blows! Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are on an Alaskan whale watching adventure. On their first day, they see a mother orca and her calf. But the next day, the baby orca is missing! The calf needs its mother’s milk. Can the kids solve this whale of a mystery? The alphabet is over, but the myste
A to Z Mysteries Super Edition #8: Secret Admirer
Ron Roy
It’s Valentine’s Day in Green Lawn! But Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose just aren’t feeling the love this year. Valentine’s Day was so much more fun when they were little. Then they each start getting messages and clues from a secret admirer! Can the kids figure out who wants to be their Valentine? The al
A to Z of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animals
Nancy Dickmann
Explore the prehistoric world with this striking new book. A bright, contemporary design will engage young children's interest and maintain a fascination with dinosaurs for years to come. Each alphabet entry is accompanied by a short chunk of text, designed to appeal to young readers and encourage t
A TOUR TO DIE FOR
Genre
This whodunit adventure plunges young sleuths into a compelling mystery where amateur detective skills are put to the ultimate test during what should be an ordinary tour. Middle-grade readers will f...
A Visit with Tomie DePaola
Tomie dePaola
Here's your opportunity to get an inside look on the life, art, (and cooking!) of "perhaps the friendliest and most popular picture book maker of our time" -- Detroit NewsFollow Tomie through his spacious home, tour his studio converted from a 200-year-old barn, see highlights of home movies featuri
A Whisper in the Walls
Scott Reintgen
Seeking revenge, Ren Monroe teams up with Vin'Tori siblings Dahvid and Nevelyn to take down House Brood, the most powerful family in Kathor, but Ren's magical bond with Theo Brood complicates her plans.
A Wizard of Earthsea
Ursula K. Le Guin
A boy grows to manhood while attempting to subdue the evil he unleashed on the world as an apprentice to the Master Wizard.
A World Full of Nature Stories
Angela McAllister
This beautiful book of stories takes readers on a journey with 50 tales, featuring themes of nature from all around the world. Sit back, get comfortable, and delve into this beautifully-illustrated collection of beloved nature stories from every corner of the globe. This rich resource collects toget
A Wrinkle in Time
Madeleine L'Engle
NEWBERY MEDAL WINNER • TIME MAGAZINE’S 100 BEST FANTASY BOOKS OF ALL TIME • NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE FROM DISNEY Read the ground-breaking science fiction and fantasy classic that has delighted children for over 60 years! "A Wrinkle in Time is one of my favorite books of all time. I've read it so o
A Wrinkle in Time Movie Tie-In Edition
Madeleine L'Engle
A movie tie-in edition of A Wrinkle in Time, now a major motion picture--with an introduction by director Ava DuVernay. In 1962, Madeleine L’Engle debuted her novel A Wrinkle in Time, which would go on to win the 1963 Newbery Medal. Bridging science and fantasy, darkness and light, fear and friendsh
A Wrinkle in Time: 50th Anniversary Commemorative Edition
Madeleine L'Engle
Fifty years ago, L'Engle introduced the world to "A Wrinkle in Time." This special edition has been redesigned and includes an Introduction by Katherine Paterson, an Afterword by Madeleine L'Engle's granddaughter Charlotte Jones Voiklis that includes photographs and memorabilia, the author's Newbery
A Year Down Yonder
Richard Peck
A Newbery Medal Winner Richard Peck's Newbery Medal-winning sequel to A Long Way from Chicago Mary Alice's childhood summers in Grandma Dowdel's sleepy Illinois town were packed with enough drama to fill the double bill of any picture show. But now she is fifteen, and faces a whole long year with Gr
A Year of Seasons
George Pendergast
The cycle of seasons on Earth is as interesting as it is important to the way we all live. From the cold of winter to warm summer days, it’s essential to understand just what’s happening and why we always have the same weather at the same time of the year. Readers will learn what the sun’s rays are
A-B-C Learn Safety with Me! A-B-C Aprender Seguridad Conmigo!
Sharon Blacknall
"The A-B-C Learn Safety With Me! program is an excellent tool to teach young children about safety. Not only does it teach children their alphabet and numbers, they also learn valuable life-saving safety tips." -Jennifer Baker, counselor at the Houston Police Department "It was a delight to have Sha
ABC Animals for Kids Age 1-3
Dayna Martin
This book introduces the ABCs and develops early language skills using images of animals that every kid should know. Vibrant colors and images are designed to attract the attention of babies and toddlers. This book will help children identify all of their ABCs before preschool.
ABC Coloring Book For Children
Speedy Publishing LLC
Entering school for the first time can be a frightening experience and when a child has knowledge previously instilled at home, it gives them a great advantage. ABC Coloring Books are an excellent way to prepare them for this situation. They not only know the alphabet but their colors as well which
Abraham Lincoln (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2)
Caroline Crosson Gilpin
The most effective method used to influence children to read is to incorporate the information that interests them the most. National Geographic Readers are educational, high-interest, and comprehensive for children. In this title, readers will learn about the fascinating life and legacy of our 16th
ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING
Genre
This sweeping narrative history takes readers on an extraordinary journey through the story of our world, from the Big Bang to the present day, weaving together science, history, and archaeology into...
Acceptance & Mindfulness Treatments for Children & Adolescents
Laurie A. Greco
The essays in Acceptance and Mindfulness Treatments for Children and Adolescents--which are edited by two luminaries in the field of third-wave behavior therapy--offer a much-needed adaptation of these revolutionary techniques for young people and their families, providing a wealth of new approaches
ACCESS
1880, and “for the next one hundred years, abortion in America remained…underground, secret, stigmatized, and dangerous.” From the moment that Roe v. Wade was passed in 1973, anti\u002Dabortion activists organized to overturn it, helped along by politicians in gerrymandered districts who used “majorities and supermajorities to pass abortion restrictions at an alarming pace and volume.” On the other side, Grant writes, activist groups have long organized to protect choice. In the wake of Dobbs, the battle for access to abortion has heated up—often illegally, in the case of states such as Texas that have banned the importation of abortion pills or travel to other states to obtain the medical procedure. Grant profiles activists at various stages of the battle, from first\u002Dgeneration feminists who linked access to abortion to the struggle for women’s liberation generally to modern\u002Dday advocates who, among other strategies, have internationalized the ability to obtain pills for “self\u002Dmanaged abortion,” creating a sort of “underground for the post\u002DDobbs world.” The battle is multifaceted and requires the commitment of a range of activists and allies—who, Grant allows, are sometimes given to fighting among themselves—especially as certain states enact more restrictive laws even to the point of bans. On which note, Grant writes, “Abortion bans have never and will never stop people from ending pregnancies\u003B what they do is force people to resort to unsafe methods to end them.” Her narrative makes clear that the battle for access continues apace to advance the cause for choice against “the notion that a government can dictate if, when, or how its citizens manage pregnancy.”"
This gripping young adult thriller plunges readers into a high-stakes world of digital espionage and corporate secrets, following a tech-savvy protagonist who uncovers a dangerous conspiracy after ha...
ACCOMPLICE TO THE VILLAIN
Genre
This sharp-witted fantasy adventure follows a clever young woman who unexpectedly finds herself serving as the reluctant assistant to a notorious villain, navigating a world of magical schemes and mo...
Achingly Alice
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Alice must choose between Patrick and Sam in this beloved series. How can someone be in love with two people at the same time? It doesn't make sense to Alice—until Sam, her friend from Camera Club, starts to pay attention to her. Sam is quiet, gentle, and a terrific dancer, and Alice likes being wit
ACROSS SO MANY SEAS
Ruth Behar
This sweeping multigenerational saga follows four courageous girls from the same Sephardic Jewish family across five centuries of exile, tracing their journeys from 1492 Spain to 1920s Turkey, 1960s ...
Activity
Ruth Merttens
Provides details of the activities outlined on the Teacher Card. Differentiated activities are provided, from paired and group work, to whole class investigations. The activities provide an opportunity for further teaching or STA input. Key learning points are identified for each activity.
Activity Book for Kids
Activity Books
Activity Book for Kids Mazes, Connect the Dots, Coloring, Word Search, Picture Puzzles, and More! Fun Activity Book for Kids! Lots of different activities including mazes, dot to dot, tracing, coloring, and more! Keep your kids busy, entertained, and having fun while they learn. Filled with many typ
Adapting Canonical Texts in Children's Literature
Anja Müller
Adaptations of canonical texts have played an important role throughout the history of children's literature and have been seen as an active and vital contributing force in establishing a common ground for intercultural communication across generations and borders. This collection analyses different
Addy and the Unexpected Unicorn
Michael Wuehler
Do you believe in unicorns? Most people believe that magical unicorns no longer exist. Addy believes that unicorns still exist and their magic can help you. When Addy’s basketball team struggles to win their games, Addy writes a song to help inspire the team. What is Addy’s inspirational song about?
Adelita
Tomie dePaola
Hace mucho tiempo—a long time ago—there lived a beautiful young woman named Adelita. So begins the age-old tale of a kindhearted young woman, her jealous stepmother, two hateful stepsisters, and a young man in search of a wife. The young man, Javier, falls madly in love with beautiful Adelita, but s
ADHD Child Book For Parents
Darcey Weers
When a child is diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), parents often have concerns about which treatment is right for their child. ADHD can be managed with the right treatment. There are many treatment options, and what works best can depend on the individual child and famil
ADHD Children
Debra Helton
ADHD is attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is a condition that affects children all around the world and may or may not be carried over when the person reaches adulthood. The term explains the classic symptoms of the disorder; there is inability to sustain attention which may e seen at home or
ADHD Coloring Book for Kids
Katy Bale
Enjoy this Easy and Relaxing Coloring Book for Kids and Beginners. Many times it is difficult to relax kids that suffer ADHD and Anxiety, especially now with with the lockdown due to COVID-19. For this reason, I thought it would be great to prepare a coloring book in order to help children relax, fo
ADORABLE EMPIRE
some eccentric monsters." />
This vibrant counting book transforms early math into a monstrously fun adventure, following a cast of quirky creatures as they build their empire from one friendly monster to ten. Each page introduc...
Adulthood in Children's Literature
Vanessa Joosen
While most scholars who study children's books are pre-occupied with the child characters and adult mediators, Vanessa Joosen re-positions the lens to focus on the under-explored construction of adulthood in children's literature. Adulthood in Children's Literature demonstrates how books for young r
Adventures in Engineering for Kids
Brett Schilke
Help your kids take charge of the world they want to create by designing inventions and solutions to challenges faced in the imaginary City X, the first human settlement on another planet. *2021 AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books in Hands-On Science Longlist* *2021 EUREKA! Nonfic
AEGOLIUS CREEK
departures into descriptions of nature, the prose is often beautiful: “The house with its tin roof and clapboard siding, dirty and decaying, is the remnant of a dream, an embodiment of one man’s struggle to find a place in the world, a tiny corner of the great globe he could once and forever call his own.”"
This middle-grade mystery plunges readers into the eerie, rain-soaked woods surrounding a forgotten town, where two siblings uncover a generations-old secret tied to a local legend. The atmospheric s...
Aesop & Company
Barbara Bader
A collection of concise stories told by the Greek slave, Aesop. Includes facts and legends about his life and commentary on the timeless appeal of his fables.
Aesthetic Approaches to Children's Literature
Maria Nikolajeva
As undergraduate and graduate courses in children's literature become more established and numerous, there is an intense need for a textbook that offers aesthetic rather than educational approaches to children's literature. This work fills that void by providing students of children's literature wit
After
Ellen Datlow
If the melt-down, flood, plague, the third World War, new Ice Age, Rapture, alien invasion, clamp-down, meteor, or something else entirely hit today, what would tomorrow look like? Some of the biggest names in YA and adult literature answer that very question in this short story anthology, each stor
AFTER HAPPILY EVER
true love. In this novel, the author imagines past that point, catching up with Neve (Snow White), Bry (Sleeping Beauty), and Della (Cinderella) when they are middle\u002Daged. On the surface, their lives seem like a dream, with a serene, unchanging kingdom, marriages to princes, and the enviable stability of their royal status. However, cracks soon begin to show: Della struggles with her waning beauty, questioning her worth beyond the physical charms that once defined her. Bry, the ever\u002Dgracious peacekeeper, feels smothered under the weight of pleasing everyone but herself. And Neve, haunted by her stepmother’s attempt on her life, dreads the power and vulnerability that come with the throne (“she had sometimes wondered what it would be like to experience a day or two that didn’t dawn with the reminder of her death”). The sudden passing of the king sends each woman on a transformative journey, revealing the kingdom’s perfection as a fragile facade masking inequality and decay. The novel deftly balances plot and character, offering nuanced portrayals of each princess’ growth. The traumas of their original tales—Neve’s poisoning, Della’s abuse, and Bry’s forced exile—are examined with sensitivity, shaping their struggles and triumphs in compelling ways. While readers will be familiar with the characters’ origin stories, these new threads in their tales create a fresh and engaging narrative to follow. The plot is well paced, with character development offset by action. Each woman’s journey is distinct, with Neve’s confrontation with fear, Della’s pursuit of self\u002Dworth, and Bry’s embrace of authenticity each resonating deeply. In centering older women as powerful, multifaceted protagonists, the story is both feminist and empowering, demonstrating that value and agency do not diminish with age."
This clever anthology of fractured fairy tales offers a fresh perspective on classic stories, exploring what happens long after the traditional "happily ever after" ending. Through a series of interc...
AGAINST THE MACHINE
“a metastasizing machine which is closing in around you, polluting your skies and your woods and your past and your imagination,” the world of nature increasingly replaced by “a left\u002Dbrain paradise, all straight lines and concrete car parks.” One aspect of this destructive machine, by his account, is the steady decline of religion—not in itself necessarily a bad thing, but, given that nature abhors a vacuum, “when a culture built around such a sacred order dies then there will be upheaval at every level of society,” and given the absence of that sacred order, the door is wide open to its replacement by things other than the two that we need, “meaning, and roots.” By Kingsnorth’s lights, the origin of so much of the world’s current crisis is an “ongoing process of mass uprooting,” not just from one’s native place (as with China’s relocation of Tibetans and Uyghurs) but also our cultural uprooting from our traditions and our divorce from nature. Kingsnorth often paints with a brush that may be a few hairs too wide: He condemns science, for instance, as “an ideology posing as a method,” when science is likely the only thing that might rescue the world from the worst consequences of climate change, and his insistent view of cities as doomed and soulless places devoted only to profit too often slides into cant. Still, a little fire and brimstone never hurts an argument against things as they are, and if decrying the “the holy effort to which all human will, skill and energy is now bent: making money” gets a little shrill, his closing invocation of a culture in which “people, place, prayer, the past” are rediscovered resounds nicely."
This gripping dystopian thriller plunges readers into a world where artificial intelligence has seized control, following a group of rebellious teens who uncover the terrifying truth behind their tec...
AGENTS OF CHANGE
sexism and racism." />
This action-packed middle grade adventure tackles systemic injustice through the eyes of young activists who discover their school's hidden history. When a group of students uncovers a pattern of dis...
Albert Einstein (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 3)
Libby Romero
Explore one of the most recognized scientists in the world with this biography of physicist Albert Einstein. Kids will learn about his life, achievements, and the challenges he faced along the way. The level 3 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for independent readers.
ALCHEMISED
any means necessary, the two polar opposites—Helena and Kaine, healer and killer—end up discovering much more as they begin to understand each other through shared trauma. While necromancy is an oft\u002Dtrod subject in fantasy novels, the author gives it a fresh feel—in large part because of their superb worldbuilding coupled with unforgettable imagery throughout: “[The necromancer] lay reclined upon a throne of bodies. Necrothralls, contorted and twisted together, their limbs transmuted and fused into a chair, moving in synchrony, rising and falling as they breathed in tandem, squeezing and releasing around him…[He] extended his decrepit right hand, overlarge with fingers jointed like spider legs.” Another noteworthy element is the complex dynamic between Helena and Kaine. To say that these two characters shared the gamut of intense emotions would be a vast understatement. Readers will come for the fantasy and stay for the romance."
This young adult fantasy novel weaves together magical world-building and simmering romance in a way that will captivate readers seeking immersive escapism. The story follows characters navigating a ...
Alfie Far From Home
Rachel Wells
Alfie the Doorstep Cat – star of the smash-hit Sunday Times bestseller – is back in brand new ALFIE story for a younger readership.
ALIAS O. HENRY
them.”"
This gripping historical novel explores the mysterious prison years of William Sydney Porter, the man who would become the celebrated short story writer O. Henry. Through meticulous research and vivi...
Alice in Lace
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Alice and Patrick are getting married! Well, sort of. It’s all part for her eighth grade health class. But, this is a piece of wedding cake compared to some of her friends’ assignments where they have to role play being pregnant or being caught shoplifting. The biggest challenge of all, though, is j
Alice on the Outside
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
In this charming repackage from a beloved series, Alice doesn’t feel like fitting in. Alice McKinley likes her life, but she senses things are changing. She gets a little bored by her best friends Elizabeth’s and Pamela’s obsession with clothes and makeup. She’s just not that interested. And though
ALICE, OR THE WILD GIRL
a small, naked, girl of European stock. “Her lips were curled in a snarl and she made a frightened, unintelligible hissing noise,” observes Bird. “Blonde hair, bleached nearly white, hung in thick dirty clumps over the burnt edges of her scalp.” The girl does not speak, but graves elsewhere on the island suggest she is the last of a group of shipwrecked travelers. The ship’s surgeon dismisses the girl as an idiot, but Bird, though not formally educated, can tell she is not. Following the controversial death of another officer, Bird gains control of the girl—who eventually reveals that her name is Alice Kelly—and, following the end of the voyage, turns her into a traveling exhibit, “The Wild Girl of the Pacific.” As Alice confronts her traumatic past and Bird settles into his newfound prominence, both discover that America is a much stranger, harder place than Alice’s desert island. Liska’s prose captures a country that feels equally alien to the reader and to Alice herself: “The stage was just high enough that she could look out and see them all at once, a sea of heads and astonishing hats. When she was not on a stage, most people towered above her\u003B she felt lost in a dark forest of moving figures.” The story largely eschews the sensationalism of Alice’s stage show, unfolding slowly to gradually reveal twin portraits of Americans lost in their second acts. Steeped in loneliness and 19th\u002Dcentury grandeur, the novel is a remarkable meditation on our unlikely migrations through space and time."
This haunting retelling of a classic fairy tale plunges readers into a dark, atmospheric forest where a girl named Alice must navigate a world of strange rules and dangerous bargains. The narrative m...
Alien, Go Home!
Seddon Johnson
A large-print edition Choose Your Own Adventure series.
ALIGNMENT
discussing an extremely relevant topic in 21st\u002Dcentury America: discovering the right work\u002Dlife balance. She suggests that this balance is not only impossible to find, but also illusory—either people are ignoring work\u002Drelated things they should be doing, or they’re neglecting their lives in favor of their jobs, particularly when their occupations involve helping others. But “having work that is of service to the world,” Keller Wood writes, “does not require a life of monastic self\u002Dsacrifice.” The way she proposes to avoid these kinds of problems is to abandon the idea of balance and instead concentrate on “alignment.” The key to this concept is the trick of seeing life as a mosaic whose innumerable little pieces will realign themselves in response to changes in employment, family, health, and other factors. Each piece supports the others and gives the mosaic long\u002Dterm durability. Drawing on her experience in the Montessori school of teaching, Keller Wood stresses this flexibility and the “interleaving” (“resting from one kind of work” and switching to another) that’s characteristic of the educational method. The author asks readers: “If your body is weary from physical work, is there a more abstract problem you could puzzle over?” Keller Wood never avoids the “hard truth” that all the pieces of the mosaic she describes are temporary. Nonetheless, she writes with grace and genuine enthusiasm about her conviction that her readers can overcome the situation where “we have a lot on our plate, but we’re feeling less connected to the meaning behind it” and discover personal alignments that will improve their lives. Her lively book is full of vivid narrative examples drawn from her own life and the experiences of others as well as helpful writing exercises and “reflection questions” designed to make her less of a teacher and more of a Montessori\u002Dstyle “guide.” Teachers at all levels will consider the book useful, and harried, overworked readers will find it a welcome call to slow down and take stock."
This timely guide tackles the modern struggle of juggling career demands with personal fulfillment, offering a revolutionary alternative to the traditional work-life balance model. Drawing from Monte...
All about Me
National Geographic Kids
Brief text and illustrations teach facts about the head, torso, back, arm, and leg.--
All About Thailand
Elaine Russell
All About Thailand is a new Thai book for kids ages 8 to 12 which brings you on an incredible journey to exotic Thailand. Thailand is a place where a modern culture thrives in one of the world's most ancient countries. Your guides in this adventure are two Thai children: Mali is a 9-year-old girl fr
ALL CONSUMING
Tandoh"
This raw, unflinching memoir explores the complex relationship between food, identity, and mental health, charting a deeply personal journey through disordered eating and the path toward healing. Tan...
All New Crafts for Valentine's Day
Kathy Ross
Of all the holidays, Valentine’s Day is the one that most calls for a do-it-yourself approach. Kids traditionally get out the scissors and glue and work some creative magic with red construction paper and lace doilies. But Valentine’s Day crafts can go far beyond the handmade card. Here Kathy Ross,
ALL THAT DIES IN APRIL
the village healer, Octavia, makes up her mind to follow the mountain streams in the direction they flow, hoping to come to the sea. Relicario is stunned by Lina’s absence and soon decides to follow her. Accompanied by a wise donkey named Jumento and the bones of his mother and father—all of his family he could fit in the cart—Relicario begins a long, arduous journey, guessing Lina’s course at every turn, while his wife forges on before him, entering into worlds and ways of living that Relicario cannot begin to imagine. Meanwhile, a series of coincidences conspires to create a reunion no one in the Ramos\u002DCruz clan could have anticipated, all as the destructive torrents of April begin their seasonal scouring of the land. Spare and yet echoing with voices, Travacio’s English\u002Dlanguage debut captures the haunting cycles of death and displacement but also of life, joy, and the succor of community in a place where “families come together and break apart…as easily as storm clouds in the sky.”"
This gripping young adult thriller plunges readers into a small town unraveling under the weight of a mysterious death that occurs every April. The atmospheric narrative masterfully blends elements o...
ALL THE WAY TO THE RIVER
then had become a distant second fiddle to the relationship with Rayya), and the two became lovers. There was a good part, and then a very bad part in the months leading up to Rayya’s death in 2018. The book also follows the story of Gilbert’s subsequent recovery from sex and love addiction through devoted adherence to a 12\u002Dstep program. Since she does not “have the heart to write out the excruciating details of the binge that I went on” after Rayya died, citing concern for the privacy of others, she focuses instead on the spiritual and emotional progress she has finally been able to achieve, documented in earnest poems and winsome doodles as well as well\u002Dwritten anecdotes. “Readers of my earlier work may remember that I reached nearly this same level of peace and tranquility back when I was in India, in the middle of my Eat Pray Love travels, after months of disciplined prayer, meditation, and retreat.” The difference this time, she says, is that she has the support she needs not to “drive my life off a cliff all over again.”"
This vibrant counting adventure takes young readers on a journey from one to ten, following a diverse group of children as they explore the wonders of a winding river. Each page introduces a new numb...
ALL THIS COULD BE YOURS
interrogating the “have it all” myth, but twists its way into a thriller by the end."
This powerful family drama unfolds over a single sweltering day in New Orleans, as the formidable Victor Tuchman lies dying in a hospital bed, forcing his estranged adult children to confront the tox...
Alphabet Children Puzzle Book
Charles Harper
This alphabet puzzle book is to help every child in America, and throughout the world, become somebody in life by giving the child an opportunity to increase their skills by improving their vocabulary, by learning new words, and by reading and spelling new words every day. This is the first alphabet
Alphabet Children's Puzzle Book
Charles Harper
This alphabet puzzle book is to help every child in America, and throughout the world. Become somebody in life by giving a child an opportunity to increase their skills and improving their vocabulary, by learning new words, and by reading and spelling new words every day. This is the first alphabet
Alphabet’S Quest
Andy E. Anderson
The inhabitants of Alphabet realize their beautiful songs and town could become silent and disappear because not enough people are reading and writing. The letters come together and decide to go on a quest around the world to find new readers and writers to help the beautiful little town survive.
Alyssa's Awesome Book of Puzzles!
Clarity Media
Alyssa's awesome book of puzzles contains a fun collection of 100 different puzzles, including 20 Alyssa themed word search puzzles. Other puzzles include: Sudoku, Find The Word, Mazes, Number Pyramid, Word Finder, Spot The Difference, Dot To Dot. All of our puzzles are printed on very high quality
Am I Bad
Brandy Miller
Am I bad is a children's picture book from the viewpoint of an autistic child. This series will take you into the world of an autistic person's worldview. It is meant to show how they see the world. The series is based on my own son and my illustrations are done by an artist with ASD.
AMANDA
several names in a book where identity is fluid and characters enjoy sexual role\u002Dplay—have not seen each other since Marion left England the year before. Now she has returned and begun a temporary job as a governess. Outwardly competent, she carries on a disturbing internal dialogue about her past—a girlhood in Ireland that ended in abusive sex and violence, her escape to a new identity in Oxford, the ecstasy of her love affair with Jamie—along with her current guilt, regret, and fear of mental illness. The reader is uncertain just how damaged Marion is when Jamie’s narrative takes over. He too is clearly competent in his professional life. The boarding school that was central to Cross’ first and second novels, Wilberforce (2015) and Grievous (2019), plays an ancillary role here\u003B while engrossing, Jamie’s efforts to solve the school’s problems take a backseat to his emotional turmoil. Bedeviled by various forms of guilt about his past, especially during the war, he struggles to connect with his ailing Anglican Bishop father, whom Jamie assumes disapproves of him. Above all, he is baffled by why Marion disappeared from his life and is obsessed with finding her. His optimism about their possible future together initially seems in sharp contrast to her resistance. Is he delusional too? Gradually, though, the separate dark stories of their emotional crises evolve into a love story that verges on romantic comedy, complete with miscues, disguises, and the bishop’s manipulations. Along the way, Cross tackles such small issues as faith, the Easter Rebellion, and British classism. The elliptical style isn’t easy, but it’s worth the effort. That Cross’ voice—some combination of Edna O’Brien, Muriel Spark, and maybe a pinch of Jane Austen—comes from a contemporary American writer is hard to believe."
This compelling coming-of-age novel follows a young woman navigating the turbulent waters of adolescence, family dynamics, and self-discovery in a story that will resonate deeply with teen readers. T...
Amanda and the Lost Time (Polish English Bilingual Children's Book)
Shelley Admont
Polish English Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids learning English or Polish as their second language. Amanda has a habit of wasting her time. Until something magical happens and she learns to use her time wisely.
Amazing Animal Adventures Around the World
Brian Keating
Silver Birch Award shortlist, 2005 Fifth House is GOING WILD with a new children's nonfiction adventure series. The first of eight books features world-famous zoologist Brian Keating and his travels to experience unique ecosystems and observe animals from pole-to-pole and around the equator. Amazing
American Black History
Walter Hazen
"American Black History" is a concise yet thorough treatment of 500 years of African American history from its origins in the civilizations of Africa through the grim early years in America and the quest for freedom and civil rights. Richly illustrated, the book vividly details the rise of slavery,
American Journeys Volume One
Lois Lenski
From a Newbery Award–winning author: Seven beloved classics that beautifully capture growing up and overcoming challenges across America. In her Newbery Honor Book, Indian Captive, and her Regional America series, six of which are collected here, author/illustrator Lois Lenski presents realistic por
AMERICAN MACCABEE
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This gripping historical novel plunges readers into the heart of the American Revolution, following a young Jewish patriot whose family heritage and personal courage become unexpectedly intertwined w...
AMONG THE BURNING FLOWERS
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This gripping fantasy novel plunges readers into a world where beauty and danger are inextricably linked, following a young protagonist's journey through a land of perpetual twilight and lethal flora...
AMPLITUDES
a violent militia in “Fettle \u0026amp\u003B Sunder.” In Sarah Gailey’s “MoonWife,” a digital medium channels the spirit of a trans man’s late friend, while in Esther Alter’s “The Shabbos Bride,” a Jewish trans woman receives a Shabbos miracle that remolds her entire body. Editor Mandelo has pulled together 22 stories from some of the strongest speculative fiction authors working today. The writing is crisp, clean, and evocative throughout. Every tale opens onto a different vision of the future—some far\u002Dflung, others right around the corner, and each as compelling as the next. Although the mood shifts frequently throughout the anthology—Miller’s tale is easily the most lighthearted, Yoakeim’s the saddest—each story is a poignant, unflinching look at what could be for the LGBTQ+ community. "
This innovative book explores the fascinating world of sound waves and frequencies through engaging, hands-on experiments that make complex physics concepts accessible to young readers. The content b...
An A From Miss Keller
Patricia Polacco
How did Patricia Polacco become a writer? A perfect companion to the classic Thank You, Mr. Falker, The Art of Miss Chew, and Mr. Wayne’s Masterpiece, this book celebrates a teacher who inspired a young Patricia Polacco to become the writer and storyteller she is today. Trisha is nervous about being
An American Story (Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner)
Kwame Alexander
A Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Book A 2023 New York Times Best Children's Book A 2023 Publisher's Weekly Best Picture Book An NPR Best Book of the Year #1 New York Times Bestselling and award-winning author of The Undefeated, Kwame Alexander, pens a powerful picture book that tells the story
An Elephant & Piggie Biggie!
Mo Willems
Mo Willems, a #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator, celebrates ten years of Elephant & Piggie in this special bind-up collection: Today I Will Fly!; Watch Me Throw the Ball!; Can I Play Too?; the award-winning Let's Go For a Drive!; and I Really Like Slop!
An Ember in the Ashes
Sabaa Tahir
BOOK ONE IN THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES One of Time Magazine's 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time Instant New York Times bestseller From #1 New York Times bestselling author Sabaa Tahir Amazon's Best Young Adult Book of 2015 People's Choice Award winner - Favorite Fantasy Bustle's Best You
An Eye for an Eye
Peter Roop
A teenage girl questions her principles after her brother is captured during the Revolutionary War Fourteen-year-old Samantha Byrd is an excellent shot—she's even better than her brother at providing food for her family. Although the winds of war are blowing in Virginia, she knows that she could onl
AN HEIR OF DARKNESS AND RUIN
Renna’s father, Am\u002DRe, the god of darkness, chaos, and ruin, and despotic ruler of the Vasarys dimension. Eight years ago, Sethos overthrew and killed Am\u002DRe, who’d adopted him, and not only gained his throne, but also some of his powers, which flow through Renna’s veins, as well. When Sethos tells Renna that he intends to avenge his mother and homeland, Renna promises to help. He helps her learn how to wield her powers to their full, lethal potential. Their relationship becomes more intimate, but when he tells Renna about the destruction of Isyos, where Am\u002DRe once ruled, he leaves out a vital detail: The attackers, whom he aims to kill, were the Celestial Gods who had sheltered Renna in Taria—including Khellios, her past\u002Dlife love interest. While Sethos manipulates Renna, Khellios leaves Taria and goes on a quest to find her. Brower’s sequel is a captivating tale of betrayal, vengeance, and love, primarily told through the perspectives of Renna, Sethos, and Khellios\u003B this gives readers a keen and sometimes\u002Ddevastating understanding of each character’s motivations, which they sometimes hide from others. The masterful worldbuilding features well\u002Ddeveloped systems of both magic and governance. Readers may be mildly disappointed that Renna doesn’t have any meaningful interactions with other women, but her journey—during which she learns to accept and control her powers while maintaining a sense of right and wrong—is truly compelling, as is Sethos’ relentless desire for revenge. "
This gripping fantasy novel plunges readers into a world of contested thrones and ancient magic, where a reluctant heir must confront a legacy they never wanted. The story masterfully blends politica...
An Introduction to the Wonderful World of Robotics
Baby Professor
Would you like to know how robots work? Then this book would introduce you to the wonderful world of robotics. Reading about unique topics will help grow your knowledge bank. Along with that, vocabulary and spelling will also improve. So what are you waiting for? Go ahead and secure a copy of this b
AN INTROVERT'S GUIDE TO LIFE AND LOVE
Genre
Navigating the complex social landscape of adolescence can feel particularly daunting for introverted teens, and this guide offers a validating and practical roadmap. The author provides actionable s...
An Orange for Frankie
Patricia Polacco
Patricia Polacco's most poignant Christmas tale! The Stowell family is abuzz with holiday excitement, and Frankie, the youngest boy, is the most excited of all. But there's a cloud over the joyous season: Tomorrow is Christmas Eve, and Pa hasn't returned yet from his trip to Lansing. He promised to
Anastasia's Chosen Career
Lois Lowry
In her seventh adventure, the irrepressible Anastasia decides that charm school is the answer to her career dilemmas.
ANGEL EYE
Genre
This gripping supernatural thriller plunges readers into a world where a teenage girl discovers she possesses a unique ability to see angels—and the terrifying demons that wage war in the shadows of ...
Angelina Ballerina and the Dancing Princess
Katharine Holabird
"Angelina Ballerina is meeting a princess her age who loves to dance! Angelina can't wait to feel like a princess herself. She thinks the princess will be perfect and graceful, but soon she finds out that nobody is perfect, not even princesses -- but they can become perfect friends!"--Provided by pu
Angie Thomas
Keenan Jones
Angie Thomas was a teen rapper before writing the New York Times bestsellers The Hate U Give and On the Come Up. As a child in Jackson, Mississippi, Angie Thomas was surrounded by civil rights history. But instead of the equality her elders had fought for, she grew up amid poverty and gun violence.
Animal All-Stars Collection (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1)
National Geographic Kids
Spark your child’s love of reading and help them build key skills with this five-book collection of Level 1 readers featuring kid-favorite animals! Hop along as a tadpole transforms into a frog. Play in the ocean waves with a family of sea otters. Climb trees with koalas, snuggle up for a nap with a
Animal Architects (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 3)
Libby Romero
Explorers how animals build their homes.
ANIMAL CONTROL
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This gripping thriller plunges readers into the high-stakes world of emergency response, where a specialized animal control unit faces a crisis far more dangerous than any routine call. The narrative...
ANIMAL STORIES
Genre
This collection of animal tales brings the natural world to life through engaging narratives that explore everything from backyard wildlife to exotic creatures. Each story combines vivid animal chara...
Animal World - Coloring Book for Kids
Till Hunter
Coloring books for children with animals and their names. Let your kids learn animals while they are coloring them.50 paged coloring book with different animals to color. This coloring album will be a great way to teach your children about the animal world.
Animals Coloring Books For Children
Harry Blackice
Funny Coloring Book for kids! This is the perfect coloring book from professional artist for kids and toddlers to express their creativity, relax and have fun, while celebrating the spookiest holiday of the year! Encourage your children to be creative and draw a background of their own and color in
Animals in the City (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2)
Elizabeth Carney
Discusses the different animals living in the city.
Animals in Young Adult Fiction
Walter Hogan
Of the many themes occurring in young adult literature, one that bears more extensive exploration is the adolescent-animal connection. Although substantial critical commentary has addressed children's animal stories and animals in adult fiction, very few studies have been devoted to adolescent-anima
Ankylosaurus - The Armored Dinosaur
Enrique Fiesta
Table of Contents Introduction Appearance Environment Behavior Conclusion Author Bio Bonus Dinosaur Content Introduction to Dinosaurs Facts about Dinosaurs Dinosaur Extinction Dinosaur Fossils Dinosaur Eggs Dinosaur Names Dinosaur Diet Feathered Dinosaurs Plant Eating Dinosaurs The Weirdest Dinosaur
Ann M. Martin
Marylou Morano Kjelle
When Ann M. Martin was asked to write the first four Baby-sitters Club books in 1985, she had no way of knowing she was about to change the face of children's publishing.
Annie and the Wild Animals
Jan Brett
Where is Taffy? Annie looks and looks, but she can't find her marmalade cat anywhere. When Taffy doesn't come home, Annie is lonely, so she puts a corn cake at the edge of the woods. Maybe a small furry creature will come for a nibble and become her pet. Instead, a giant moose finds the corn cake. B
Annual Progress in Child Psychiatry and Child Development 1998
Margaret E. Hertzig
First published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Anti-Bias Education in the Early Childhood Classroom
Katie Kissinger
Anti-Bias Education in the Early Childhood Classroom provides a useful, clearly outlined guide for implementing anti-bias and anti-oppression practices in early childhood education settings. Throughout the book, you’ll find: Stories from the field Strategies for keeping teaching practices in touch w
Anxiety and Panic Disorders
Jennifer Lombardo
Everyone experiences anxious feelings in stressful situations, such as before a big test or when giving a speech. However, anxiety disorders are characterized by fear or worry that is disproportionate to the situation and difficult to control. It is sometimes accompanied by panic disorder, which cau
APHMAU
adding a little magic to Aphmau’s birthday cake. Once consumed, the cake transforms Aphmau into a wolf\u002Dgirl. More birthday wishes backfire, cueing video game–inspired hijinks all over town. But can Aphmau right the wrongs in time? The author, a successful online content creator who shares a name with her protagonist, delivers a Minecraft\u002Dinspired graphic novel that successfully brings her brand to a new format. Cacciatore’s adorable, candy\u002Dcolored art incorporates video game conventions like status bars to effortlessly meld mediums. The fast pace and quick cuts are delightfully chaotic, echoing the original YouTube format. Age\u002Dappropriate tween romance elements especially stand out. Character bios provide a helpful entry point to those new to Aphmau’s world. Aphmau has brown skin and purple hair\u003B other cast members vary in skin tone."
This vibrant guide dives deep into the expansive universe of a beloved online gaming and role-play series, offering fans a comprehensive look at its characters, story arcs, and the creative mind behi...
Apollo's Deadly Bow and Arrow
Baby Professor
Instead of fairy tales why not introduce mythology to your little ones? Myths are reflective of the collective thoughts of the locals. They feature customs traditions and the belief systems of that time. Even the clothing and weapons illustrated in a mythological story are based on historical facts.
Appelemando's Dreams
Patricia Polacco
Appelemando loves to dream! The villagers think he will never amount to much, but his friends know better. They can see his dreams drift up from the top of his head and float into the sky. Then, one rainy day, Appelemando's dreams are blown onto all the wet walls and roofs of the town, covering the
ARCANA
the Arcana, an ancient society of witches based in London that’s tasked with investigating and containing supernatural occurrences. But the Majors, the Arcana’s ruling body, are less than pleased with this development\u003B Eli’s arrival coincides with strange happenings. Determined to get to the bottom of the Majors’ caginess and explain the dark energy stalking them, Eli and James band together with levelheaded trans woman Daphne, library\u002Dloving researcher Grayson, and tarot reader Koko to uncover the truth. Prentice\u002DJones’ illustrations employ a muted color palette of cool blues, olive browns, and burgundies that flow organically into one another, accentuating the clean, uncluttered panels and fluid lines. He also plays effectively with proportion and shape in his character drawings. The cast members, who largely seem to be adults rather than teens, are diverse across many dimensions, including race and body type. This first installment in a new series teases satisfying developments to come."
This gripping fantasy novel plunges readers into a world where magical tarot cards hold immense power, weaving a tale of destiny, danger, and self-discovery. The narrative follows a compelling protag...
Are Dragons Real?
Portia Summers
Delving deep into mythology of dragons from across the globe, this narrative text will inform readers about different cultures and present possible scientific explanations. A glossary strengthens vocabulary, while full-color images and a bright design will keep even the most reluctant readers intere
Are You Ready to Play Outside? (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Mo Willems
Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. In Are You Ready to Play Outside?, Piggie can’t wait to go play in the sunshine. But will a rainy day ruin all the fun?
Are You There God? It's Me Margaret.
Judy Blume
Margaret Simon has a lot of things to think about--making friends in a new school, boys and dances and parties, growing physically "normal" and choosing a religion. "With sensitivity and humor, Judy Blume has captured the joys, fears, and uncertainties that surround a girl approaching adolescence."-
Arrow to the Sun
Gerald McDermott
With vibrant colors and bold geometric forms, Gerald McDermott brilliantly captures the stylized look of Pueblo Indian art in this Caldecott Award-winning retelling of an ancient legend. A young boy searches for his father, but before he can claim his heritage he must first prove his worthiness by p
Art for Kids: Drawing
Kathryn Temple
Great instructions and suggestions for drawing people, places, and things.
ARTICULATE
hearing. "
This innovative guide to communication skills offers young people practical strategies for expressing themselves clearly and confidently in various social situations. The book covers essential techni...
AS A JEW
ethical principles and care for others. The struggle to embrace a heritage has been irrevocably complicated by the struggle to embrace a Jewish nation\u002Dstate. In fluent, conversational prose, the author (a former speechwriter for the Obamas) outlines some of the major historical principles behind Judaism. In her account, Judaism is a story of survival, a constant reinventing of tradition for a changing world, and a commitment to preserving the past while living in the present. More than any specific list of laws, rules, or observances, this feature of Judaism lies at the heart of the author’s story. She writes from personal experience, from historical research, and from a truly literary perspective. Responding to the prevalence of anti\u002DJewish incidents after the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel, she writes: “Relying on incident counts can be like trying to measure humidity with a bucket, as if it were rain. You can wind up with an empty bucket and a lot of people proclaiming that it’s all in your head. Even as you stand before them drenched in sweat and feeling suffocated, they may still insist that you’re overreacting, even making it all up.” It may be uniquely hard to be a Jew these days. But, Jewish or not, it’s even harder to be a mensch."
This powerful memoir offers young readers an intimate window into Jewish identity and heritage through the author's personal journey of self-discovery. The narrative weaves together family stories, c...
AS I REMEMBER...
Sherwin, who serves as the editor of this collection of memoiristic vignettes and miscellaneous writings by his aunt, Maria Gluck. The first section offers Maria’s reflections on growing up in a small village in Czechoslovakia in the early 20th century, written prior to her death in 2013. She intended it for her youngest brother, who didn’t remember much from his early childhood overseas, and it traces more than 100 years of family history. Maria recalls, for instance, the differences between her mother’s and father’s extended families\u003B although both were Jewish and followed kosher practices, her father’s family were prosperous business owners, while her mother’s came from more humble origins and were more conservative religiously. The book provides a unique lens into Jewish life in Europe prior to World War II, and later, it harrowingly tells how Maria and her siblings narrowly escaped the Holocaust by immigrating to Columbus, Ohio, in 1940\u003B almost the entirety of their family who remained in Europe were killed by the Nazi regime. Maria’s memoir is fewer than 200 pages in length, followed by more than 450 pages of miscellaneous musings. This eclectic assortment includes additional commentary on her family tree, early writings of an anticipated second book, and even a fictional story that centers on similar themes as the memoir.Many of these reflections, however, repeat information, making the narrative feel quite repetitive at times. Sherwin, as editor, presents them in a lightly edited format that lends a feeling of authenticity to a work that aims to preserve Maria’s memories for posterity. He prefaces his aunt’s writings with introductions, and provides a good deal of editorial commentary and notes that provide historical context, clarification, and translations of Hebrew and Yiddish terminology: “I came from a very balabuste family [well cared for, religious, and close\u002Dknit family], well known and respected,” reads a representative passage from the first page of her remembrance. Sherwin allows Maria to tell her story in her own words, including accounts of controversial disputes with family members\u003B many readers won’t share all of her views, such as her opposition to gay marriage. He reflects on his personal memories of Maria, as well, who never had children of her own\u003B for example, he presents the eulogy he delivered at her funeral, which includes an anecdote about visiting her apartment in Queens, New York. Originally written using IBM’s ViaVoice software when Maria was in her 90s, the book’s conversational style presents a narrative that’s full of fascinating detail, despite occasional stream\u002Dof\u002Dconsciousness tangents. Sherwin’s editorial commentary throughout effectively accomplishes its task of adding useful context to her ruminations, where necessary. "
This posthumously published memoir offers a poignant window into pre-war Jewish life in Czechoslovakia through the intimate recollections of Maria Gluck, compiled and edited by her nephew. The first ...
AT THE HEART OF CONFLICT
undermining decades of peacebuilding work. Sandra Melone, founder and CEO of Zancora Consulting, touches on the subject of peacemaking as it relates to supporting women’s rights. “When a government claims that girls and women have the right to health and education,” she attests, “I would say, show us where the health services and education actually are.” The assemblage of these voices makes for valuable storytelling\u003B these are men and women who have faced what Helen Kezie\u002DNwoha describes in her introduction as “the growing complexity of achieving negotiated settlements” in an increasingly fragmented and extremist world."
This powerful exploration of conflict resolution for teens tackles the complex emotions and social dynamics that young people navigate daily, from schoolyard disagreements to family tensions and frie...
AT THE WAKE
a simple, horrifying motto: “Take all you want. Eat all you take.” It’s a lesson that Achiel learned in World War II–era Belgium, where he was born, and where his disturbing, violent nature found its darkest flowering—first, through various black\u002Dmarket schemes, and ultimately, through rounding up and murdering Jewish people as a German soldier.Given license to do as he pleased, Achiel was untroubled by his choice: “I spoke fluent German, so why not?” he notes at one point. He made an easy transition to life in the United States after the war, where he shed his Nazi past as easily as a rattlesnake loses its skin. However, his adult children—Sophie, Lucas, Ruby, and Ronnie—find it hard to shake off Achiel’s later murder of man named Clifford Ellis in 1975. It’s a crime that will leave them buckling under the weight of their own moral compromises, as one character plaintively admits: “I did what Dad told me. Am I going to get into trouble now?” Bit by bit, the story unfolds in a haunting, evocative style, zigzagging with jump\u002Dcut logic from their father’s imprisonment in the ’70s to the carefree American 1960s,’40s\u002Dera Belgium, and back again. Readers may find these narrative shifts endearing or irritating, but they’re a feature, not a bug, highlighting how people recall unspeakable crimes in disjointed fashion. The weight of the tragedy gradually becomes clear via court papers, letters, and even the prayers of Achiel’s wife, Lucia, who finally confesses: “Yes, I can forgive him, but I can’t love him.” Rewards are plentiful for readers who pay sharp attention. "
This powerful collection of contemporary poetry explores the raw emotional landscape of grief and remembrance through vivid, accessible verse that speaks directly to young adult readers navigating lo...
Atlas of the Poles and Oceans
Karen Foster
Take a look at the continent's countries, people, cities, plants, animals, farming and industry, transportation, and leisure activities of different places in the world.
Attack of the Talking Toilets
Dav Pilkey
Principal Krupp becomes the superhero Captain Underpants in order to save the world and his school from the Turbo Toilet 2000.
Audacious Kids
Jerome Griswold
Griswold examines twelve classics of children's literature and determines that each has a concealed wish to "overthrow parents" which makes these classics particularly American.
AUDITION
their physical suffering, lingering amnesia, and the need to keep up a constant stream of mind\u002Dwiping chatter—but a careful reader can begin to put together the story behind this story as snatches of the lives the giants lived “before the classroom” begin to come into focus. Stunningly inventive, this book is told in three parts that explore the simultaneity of past, present, and future as the three main characters’ voices loop and swell around each other. Though readers may find themselves challenged by this form—akin to Virginia Woolf’s The Waves meeting a 21st century version of Philip K. Dick—the rewards of a sustained read are abundant."
This gripping YA novel plunges readers into the high-stakes world of competitive performing arts, where ambition and adolescence collide with breathtaking intensity. The story follows a talented teen...
AURORA
the Collector, who has light skin, green eyes, and black hair. Wounded blue\u002Deyed Kendal, who’s born from Vash’s remaining essence, is left for dead but saved by purple\u002Dskinned, pink\u002Dhaired Alinua, a self\u002Dexiled cloud elf with a curse—or maybe a gift. With no way of knowing which she bestowed on Kendal, the two decide to travel together to rescue Vash’s soul. Meanwhile, a great mage, who’s light\u002Dskinned and brown\u002Dhaired and has power over all the elements, accidentally springs a trap that was millennia in the making. Fighting for control of his body, he’s saved by Kendal and Alinua and agrees to assist them—if they help him find a means to expel the malevolent spirit before it implements its plans. The plot\u002Ddriven story balances action sequences with intriguing plot developments and extensive worldbuilding. Red renders her full\u002Dcolor illustrations in a clean style that effectively conveys dynamic moments. However, information is too often introduced well in advance of its relevance, interrupting the pacing and creating information overload. This disjointed approach makes it difficult to ground oneself within the story or fully connect with the characters. "
This middle-grade novel follows a young protagonist navigating the complexities of identity and belonging against a backdrop of magical realism, blending everyday challenges with extraordinary circum...
Aurora's Gift
Emily Bunny
Based on a true story, Aurora is an extraordinary young girl who has Autism. This rhyming picture story book helps children to understand the world from the point of view of an autistic child and to understand alternative ways of communication that can be used by those with autism spectrum disorders
Autism in Young Adult Novels
Marilyn Irwin
An estimated 1 in 110 children in the United States has autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Although the public awareness of autism has grown significantly, teens are not as educated about this subject as they should be. When accurately and positively presented, literature has been shown to help the cla
AUTOMATIC NOODLE
the restaurant owners, who skipped town to avoid fraud charges. Needing to pay off their contracts and seeking a purpose, they decide to reopen as a noodle shop, even though their limited civil rights mean what they’re doing isn’t entirely legal. Why is it so important to make tasty food when robots can’t eat? To what degree should they pander to human comfort to make this place a success, and more seriously, prevent the authorities from noticing that robots are running a restaurant without human supervision? As they confront these weighty issues as well as the logistics of developing their enterprise, an online review\u002Dtrolling campaign from “robophobes” threatens to downgrade them out of business. On the surface, this novella could be viewed as the SF equivalent of Travis Baldree’s cozy fantasy Legends \u0026amp\u003B Lattes (2022), about an orc’s quest to establish a coffee shop. But this richly flavored bowl of noodles offers additional toppings, such as edgy social commentary about climate change, PTSD, and the ways in which social media and apps like Yelp and DoorDash gatekeep restaurant publicity, ratings, and sales, creating a distorted depiction of a business with little resemblance to its physical reality. The robots also serve as a metaphor for transgender people specifically and minorities in a general sense, as the story explores the uneasy balance between attempting to assimilate to get along and trying to feel at ease in one’s own body and personhood."
This clever picture book tackles the universal challenge of picky eating with humor and heart, following a young inventor who creates a machine to make the "perfect" noodles only to discover that cul...
Autumn Street
Lois Lowry
Elizabeth is forced to grow up when her father goes to fight in World War II. Her family moves in with her grandfather, and a special friend is struck by tragedy. An ALA Notable Children's Book.
AW, NUTS!
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This hilarious picture book follows a determined squirrel's increasingly frantic attempts to claim a prized acorn, delivering a masterclass in physical comedy and escalating frustration that will hav...
AWAKE
white supremacy, racism, sexism, greed, and ugly secrets. “Imagine my surprise when I began discussing white supremacy, and tons of my Christian followers lost their shit,” she writes brightly. (There’s not a lot of blue language here, but when it comes, it’s just right.) The author goes on to write of middle\u002Dage dating, “purity culture,” body shaming, and a careful kind of forgiveness while proclaiming a hard\u002Dwon feminism: “Women are the eighth wonders of the world. May we love this little life with exposed beating hearts, tender regardless, despite it all.”"
This candid memoir offers modern readers a powerful exploration of complex social issues through the author's deeply personal lens, tackling difficult topics with refreshing honesty and courage that ...
Awesome Animals
National Geographic
Introduces ten animals found around the world, describing their physical characteristics and unusual behavior, in a text that contains word puzzles and mazes.
Awesome Dinosaur Jokes for Kids
Bob Phillips
Collects jokes about dinosaurs, as well as those told from a dinosaur's point of view.
Awesome Engineering Activities for Kids
Christina Herkert Schul
Spark creativity and curiosity with fun engineering activities for kids ages 5 to 10 Watch your child's eyes light up as they get excited about engineering, learn how things work, and have tons of fun. Awesome Engineering Activities for Kids is packed with more than 50 fascinating STEAM exercises, c
Babies and Young Children
Marian Beaver
Provides in depth coverage in a student-friendly style. Features Case studies, Have a go activities and Progress checks to help students relate theory to real-life child-care situations.Contains Key terms at the end of each unit.Will also be of value to NVQ students.
Babushka Baba Yaga
Patricia Polacco
From the beloved New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of Thank You, Mr. Falker and Pink and Say. Baba Yaga is a witch famous throughout Russia for eating children, but this Babushka Baba Yaga is a lonely old woman who just wants a grandchild--to love. "Kids will respond to the joyful story
Baby Cakes
Karma Wilson
'Kiss my little Baby Cakes On the nose. Smooch my little Baby Cakes On the toes.' This reassuringly repetitive text features a sing-song baby game for parent and child, with irresistible illustrations of babies playing with their soft toys.
Baby Steps to STEM
Jean Barbre
Give your child a head start by building a STEM foundation with fifty everyday, play-based activities for infants and toddlers
Baby-sitting is a Dangerous Job
Willo Davis Roberts
A baby sitter and her three willful charges make a formidable team to outwit their surprised kidnappers.
Baby, I Love You
Karma Wilson
Love my baby's everything, You make my life complete, it's true. Love my baby, dearest heart... Oh my baby, I love you! In this follow up title to 2006's bestselling Baby Cakes, Karma Wilson and Sam Williams team up again in this charming, original board book. Parent will love reading this reassurin
Baby's Book Tower
Leslie Patricelli
A set of interactive board books, ideally sized for little hands, features the author's popular baby character and invites little fans to follow along with each tale and stack the books like blocks.
Babys Very First Nursery Rhymes Playbook
Fiona WATT
Introduce little ones to classic nursery rhymes including Humpty Dumpty, Little Bo-Peep and Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star in this delightful book. Babies will love listening and singing along to the tunes, looking at the pictures, lifting the flaps and running their fingers over the touchy-feely patc
BAD AMERICANS
a wealthy man named Olive Mixer. (While the scenario may seem like the premise of a reality TV show, Mixer insists that the goings\u002Don are not being recorded.) In this first installment of a series, six of the participants have their turns to say their pieces. These range from a nurse named Andrea who talks about “how ordinary people who work essential jobs stood up to this horrendous virus” to a part\u002Dtime handyman named Ricard who doesn’t quite trust Freemasons. In between the stories there is socializing, games, and even a shark attack (not to mention large and varied meals). Food is mentioned quite a lot throughout the book—one character tells of a dinner in Montana that included “trout, pinto bean, and ham soup with fry bread, chillicothe, sirloin mutton” as well as “a dessert called kuchen, a cross between cake and pie filled with, in this case, flathead cherries.” Details like these culinary lists do not exactly leap from the page\u003B what proves to be more impactful are the reflections of the guests, which do indeed run a gamut. Ricard, for instance, offends just about everyone present with his story, causing most to sit in “silent disdain” as they listen to him speak. The fictional characters’ sentiments are carefully crafted, offering an intriguing range of realistic reactions to the Covid\u002D19 pandemic."
This unflinching examination of the American experiment tackles the nation's most complex and controversial figures, from founding fathers with problematic legacies to modern-day icons whose actions ...
Baloney and Friends
Greg Pizzoli
In this easy-to-read graphic novel series from an award-winning creator, four funny animal friends and their wacky adventures "will inspire young readers to write and draw their own stories" (Dav Pilkey). Meet Baloney! He's the star of this book, along with his best buddies: empathetic Peanut the ho
Bath Time!
Sandra Boynton
Featuring a beachful of bare-bellied hippos—including one tiny baby who can only say “Bee Bo”—the Belly Button Book is a quirky addition to the phenomenally successful Boynton on Board series. Every page captivates with Sandra Boynton’s inimitable illustrations and joyful rhyming text: Soon after da
Bayou Suzette
Lois Lenski
A Cajun girl tries to keep her family together on the Louisiana bayou It’s been almost 2 years since Suzette’s father caught 2 bullets in his back. Since then, he’s been bed-ridden, too sick to hunt or fish or do any of the things a bayou man must do to keep his family fed. While he heals, Suzette s
Bear Counts
Karma Wilson
Numbers, numbers everywhere. Can you count along with Bear?
Bear Feels Sick
Karma Wilson
When Bear is too sick to play, his animal friends go to his cave to make him soup and tea and keep him company.
Bear Hugs
Karma Wilson
A collection of short poems celebrating love and friendship between animals, from cats and sheep to giraffes and crocodiles.
Bear Says Thanks
Karma Wilson
Bear thanks his friends for bringing food dishes to his dinner party and finds a way of sharing something of his own.
Bear Sees Colors
Karma Wilson
Explore colors with Bear in the first of a new concept picture book series from the New York Times bestselling creators of Bear Snores On. Colors, colors everywhere! Can you find colors just like Bear? Karma Wilson’s playful text and Jane Chapman’s adorable illustrations creatively introduce colors
Bear Snores On
Karma Wilson
On a cold winter night many animals gather to party in the cave of a sleeping bear, who then awakes and protests that he has missed the food and the fun.
Bear Wants More
Karma Wilson
It's springtime, and Bear has just woken up from a long winter's nap-very hugry and thin!
Bear's Loose Tooth
Karma Wilson
Bear's friends help him understand about losing teeth.
Bear's New Friend
Karma Wilson
Bear and his friends persuade a bashful owl to play with them.
Beastly Beauty (eBook)
Jennifer Donnelly
From New York Times bestselling, carnegie-award-winning author Jennifer Donnelly comes a revolutionary, gender-swapped retelling of Beauty and the Beast that will forever change how you think about beauty, power, and what it really means to follow your heart.
Because
Mo Willems
Mo Willems, a number one New York Times best-selling author and illustrator, composes a powerful symphony of chance, discovery, persistence, and magic in this moving tale of a young girl's journey to center stage. Illustrator Amber Ren brings Willems' music to life, conducting a stunning picture-boo
Because of Winn-Dixie
Kate DiCamillo
Ten-year-old India Opal Buloni describes her first summer in the town of Naomi, Florida, and all the good things that happen to her because of her big ugly dog Winn-Dixie.
Because of Winn-Dixie Anniversary Edition
Kate DiCamillo
Revisit Kate DiCamillo’s beloved first novel with a beautiful twentieth-anniversary edition featuring an introduction by Ann Patchett. “This book is (I hope) a hymn of praise to dogs, friendship, and the South,” Kate DiCamillo said of her best-selling debut novel, which has been awarded a Newbery Ho
BECOMING JFK
high cheekbones\u003B only minor flaw was a gap between her two front teeth, which Jack liked.” More narrative distance might have allowed for a more rigorous examination of the tension between Jack’s immense privilege and his personal struggles."
This compelling biography traces John F. Kennedy's transformation from a privileged but sickly youth into the charismatic leader who captured a generation. Drawing on historical records and personal ...
Bedtime Math: A Fun Excuse to Stay Up Late
Laura Overdeck
Laura Overdeck wants to start a revolution—in the way we introduce math to children.
Bedtime Math: The Truth Comes Out
Laura Overdeck
Math is a huge hit! The culture of math is changing—and Laura Overdeck is leading the way. Get on board.
Bedtime Math: This Time It's Personal
Laura Overdeck
Over 100 kid-friendly story math problems on topics from missing socks and glitter to your favorite wild pet and how fast you can run. Kids will find that math surrounds them in their everyday lives.
Bedtime Stories for Kids Age 7
Olivia Collins
55 % OFF for Bookstore! NOW at $ 15.75 Are you looking for a fantastic and captivating compilation of bedtime stories to help your children recover their natural sleep, relax, and have a great time? Would you like to feel more comfortable as a parent knowing your kids are learning and enjoying and s
Bedtime Stories For Kids: Fables and Fairy Tales Age 7-10
Gina Collins
55 % OFF for Bookstore! NOW at $ 24.99 Are you looking for a fantastic and captivating compilation of bedtime stories to help your children recover their natural sleep, relax, and have a great time? Would you like to feel more comfortable as a parent knowing your kids are learning and enjoying and s
BEGIN AGAIN
“Em”—a woman whom he struggles to recall but can’t. He and Tora survive in the wilderness by hunting, although they ultimately befriend a bear cub, whom Bjorn names Sild and who’s seemingly lost his mother. The woods are teeming with peculiarities, including a floating orb and an invisible presence that Bjorn consistently feels. Puzzling images inhabit his dreams, as well, including a recurring image of a house that he’s certain was once his. He vows to track it down, and Tora and Sild join him on his pilgrimage. What awaits Bjorn, though, are more questions: Is he who he appears to be, and what led him to that cabin in the woods in the first place? As the novel progresses, Maddox adds backstory, twists, and overt genre elements to the mix. Although the elucidation of Bjorn’s murky history treads familiar territory, this character\u002Ddriven tale, which includes flashbacks of Em, offers fresh takes on themes of devotion and retaining one’s identity. The best scenes unfold in the forest, where the author’s lyrical prose shines brightest: “The river was black with winter, the current cloying, haggard, pulling against the banks like an animal caught in a snare. Bjorn stood at its edge, his breath rising in pale plumes, his body still as frost\u002Dladen stone.” Throughout, a persistent moodiness prevails, escalating the suspense\u003B it often feels as if something is watching Bjorn, poised to strike. Overall, this is a tightly packed epic tale that smartly focuses on a personal journey of regaining a past and forging a future."
This powerful novel explores the complex journey of self-discovery and reinvention that defines the teenage years, following a protagonist who must rebuild their identity after a life-altering event ...
BEHIND THE EYE
an ample assortment of photographs."
This photographic journey offers young readers an intimate exploration of the natural world through stunning wildlife imagery that captures animals in their authentic habitats. Each photograph serves...
BEINGS
two troves of records, both beginning in 1961 but radically different in detail and tone. In one, Barney and Betty Hill, rational civil servants in an interracial marriage, are astonished to see a spaceship as they’re driving down a dark highway. The sighting—and the encounter that follows—alters the course of their lives as they become ambivalent public figures amid a rising din of UFO spotters and disbelievers. (The Archivist knows something about alien visitors, too, but is even more reluctant to claim the association.) Through the second set of historical files, the Archivist tracks the life of Phyllis Egerton, a young writer driven from home when her parents discover her romance with her best friend, Rosa. Her new life in Boston is thrilling—Masad paints an electric picture of Phyllis’ double life as a newspaper copy editor and a lesbian finding her people, sartorial style, and science\u002Dfiction writing voice—but necessarily clandestine, since this is the very real world of the ‘60s: Public homosexuality is a criminal act. We get Phyllis’ story firsthand through her yearning, then defiant, letters to Rosa. In contrast, the Archivist takes more liberties with Barney and Betty Hill’s story, since their records are less personal. Without apology, the historian fills in the gaps for the reader, telling us both the facts and their elisions or outright inventions. It’s an education—they know the histories of civil and gay rights, and from experience, they “have always felt drawn to those who are ridiculed, misunderstood, shamed.” Miraculously, Masad makes this dense braid of stories easy to follow, elegantly blending serpentine sentences, endearing and intimately observed characters, natural dialogue, and playful, generous asides to keep the reader in enthralled suspense."
This powerful novel explores the complex layers of identity formation as a young protagonist uncovers long-buried family secrets that reshape their understanding of heritage and self. Masad weaves a ...
BELLE STARR
the time he met 21\u002Dyear\u002Dold Eliza Pennington\u003B some of his offspring by earlier marriages were older than his new bride. John and Eliza had six children of their own: Their second son, Bud, was Myra’s favorite. They galloped together on horseback through the countryside, he taught her how to handle a gun, and by the time she was a teenager, “she was a fearless rider and a crack shot.” His death during the Civil War upended her life: She vowed, somehow, to get revenge. Educated briefly at a female academy in Carthage, Missouri, where she was one of the first students, she learned by living. Wallis captures the rousing atmosphere of the lawless west—Belle’s family moved to Texas after Carthage was burned by guerrillas—with outlaws going “on the scout” to evade capture\u003B horse thieves\u003B bank, train, and stagecoach robbers\u003B and murderous gangs terrorizing communities. Although Belle never killed anyone and was convicted only once, of horse theft, her life revolved around outlaws: family, lovers, husbands. Her first husband’s escapades led to his being murdered at age 29. Another husband, a mixed\u002Drace Cherokee, was killed in an exchange of “deadly gunplay,” as was Belle herself, ambushed in a murder still unsolved. Wallis’ Belle is a brazen woman, refusing to bow to the constrictions of her time: lawless, if not an outlaw herself."
This gritty historical novel plunges readers into the untamed American West through the eyes of its most notorious female outlaw, Belle Starr. The narrative vividly captures her transformation from a...
Belly Button Book!
Sandra Boynton
Hippopotamuses celebrate their belly buttons.
BENEATH OUR FEET
the BBC TV series Digging for Britain, which describes the exploits of two English hobbyists who scour the countryside with their metal detectors. Readers will not regret looking it up. Organic objects decay (mostly)\u003B stone and bone survive\u003B metals are a mixed bag. Amateur searchers, with or without detectors, find bottle caps, discarded toys, and metal scraps. Less often, items from distant times turn up—buttons, bullets, arrowheads, coins, jewelry, tools, and weapons. Almost no one finds a treasure trove or “hoard,” but “almost no one” among thousands of searchers produces a steady stream of bonanzas that will dazzle readers poring over the hundreds of crisp images. People on this island seemed to love burying stuff, and even Stone Age inhabitants had a taste for gold and knew what to do with it. Gold does not decompose, but it’s an exception, and most of the text describes efforts to find, extract, clean, reassemble, decipher, and interpret long\u002Dburied relics. Despite the lovely images, this book alone should not be anyone’s introduction to prehistoric Britain. The authors deliver a short summary of the era at the beginning of each chapter but stay focused on the objects themselves: the finders’ experience as well as that of the landowners. Rich hoards have sold for immense sums to private collectors, but precious metals and “treasures” belong to the nation, and public\u002Dspirited owners donate what they find."
This engaging exploration of soil science and earth systems reveals the complex world hidden just below the surface, transforming ordinary ground into a landscape teeming with life, geological proces...
Beowulf as Children’s Literature
Bruce Gilchrist
The single largest category of Beowulf representation and adaptation, outside of direct translation of the poem, is children’s literature. Over the past century and a half, more than 150 new versions of Beowulf directed to child and teen audiences have appeared, in English and in many other language
Bereaved Children
Earl A. Grollman
Bringing together fourteen experts from across the United States and Canada, Bereaved Children and Teens is a comprehensive guide to helping children and adolescents cope with the emotional, religious, social, and physical consequences of a loved one's death. The result is an indispensable reference
BETWEEN
ancient aliens: “whoever created these bridges supposedly used gravitational fields to sync the movements of Earth and Carpes—and depending on that flux, either the eastern or southern portals activated accordingly.” However, what stands out is the compelling strength of its central character, and the emotional turmoil she faces\u003B Marda’s fight to save her family, despite Car Spellen’s schemes, is often affecting. However, Lily, Tony, and Ben lack convincing character arcs—in part, because Marda receives so much more attention. Similarly, the relationships that eventually form between the characters, while sometimes heartwarming, ultimately feels rushed and shallowly developed. Hopefully, a stronger sequel with remedy this."
This gripping young adult novel explores the liminal space between life and death, where protagonist Alex must navigate a mysterious realm filled with shadows, secrets, and impossible choices. The at...
BETWEEN TWO RIVERS
young students learning cuneiform, the Mesopotamian writing system. The author, an honorary fellow in Assyriology at Oxford, puts each of the objects in the context of the daily life of the era when they were made. So we learn about a young scholar who left his toothmarks on the clay tablet he was using for his assignment, or a barkeeper whose furniture budget included a suspiciously large number of beds. The hundreds of thousands of surviving cuneiform documents include not only royal decrees and official documents but letters between ordinary people—two mentioned here are a wife asking her husband to come home and a merchant planning his route to dodge tax collectors. The Sumerians, Babylonians, and other peoples who lived in the era were highly conscious of history, drawing connections between themselves and their predecessors—sometimes more than 1,000 years earlier. Their literary achievements include the Epic of Gilgamesh (which the author tells her young daughter as a bedtime story). The era’s advances in astronomy and mathematics contradict any notion that these were primitive, unenlightened times. Still, as the chapter on a stone mace found in the museum makes clear, brutal warfare was a too\u002Dcommon part of life, then as now. A final chapter on the priestess in whose palace the museum was located shows the important and varied roles played by women in Mesopotamian society."
This powerful novel explores the complex journey of a teenage girl navigating cultural identity and family expectations while caught between her immigrant parents' traditions and her American upbring...
Beverly Cleary Books in Spanish
Beverly Cleary
This collection brings Beverly Cleary's beloved characters and timeless stories to Spanish-speaking children and bilingual families, offering authentic Spanish translations that preserve the warmth a...
Beverly, Right Here
Kate DiCamillo
As featured on The Today Show’s Read with Jenna Jr. Book Club Revisiting once again the world of Raymie Nightingale, two-time Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo turns her focus to the tough-talking, inescapably tenderhearted Beverly. Beverly put her foot down on the gas. They went faster still. This wa
BEYOND THE SCOREBOARD
far the book’s greatest strength\u003B there seems to be no facet of the subject the author doesn’t examine in detail. Costante asserts that no matter what the event is, the presentation is crucial to the enjoyment of attendees (Chicago Bears fans sitting knee\u002Ddeep in snow notwithstanding)\u003B as any fan will acknowledge, poor bathroom arrangements or clueless staff can spoil a sports outing a lot quicker than a team doing poorly. Every sporting event director should read this book."
This compelling sports narrative goes far deeper than the final score, exploring the complex world of youth athletics where character is the ultimate measure of success. The story follows a young ath...
Big (Caldecott Medal Winner & Coretta Scott King Honor Title)
Vashti Harrison
Winner of the Caldecott Medal! A Coretta Scott King Award Author and Illustrator Honor book, a National Book Award finalist, and a New York Times bestseller! This deeply moving story shares valuable lessons about fitting in, standing out, and the beauty of joyful acceptance, from an award-winning cr
Big Bear, Small Mouse
Karma Wilson
"A big bear and a small mouse discover all of the opposites between their animal friends"--]cProvided by publisher.
Big Box of Boynton Set 1!
Sandra Boynton
Three bestselling and beloved Boynton board books, in a giftable boxed set! Together in a bold, happy slipcase: Barnyard Dance!, Oh My Oh My Oh My Dinosaurs!, and Pajama Time! It’s the wonderfulest introduction to the world of Boynton—square-dancing pigs and sheep, wide-eyed dinosaurs, and a sleepy,
Big Shot (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #16)
Jeff Kinney
In Big Shot, book 16 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley and sports just don’t mix. After a disastrous field day competition at school, Greg decides that when it comes to his athletic career, he’s officially retired. But after his mom
Bill and Pete
Tomie dePaola
Tomie dePaola has created two memorable friends in this wonderfully funny picture book. Bill, the crocodile, and Pete, his "toothbrush" bird friend, were inspired by the Egyptian plover, which does indeed act as a crocodile toothbrush. Their adventures together along the banks of the River Nile, whi
Bill and Pete to the Rescue
Tomie dePaola
Little Jane Allison Crocodile has been kidnapped by the Bad Guy's Big Bad Brother from Louisiana! Stowing away on a ship bound for New Orleans, Bill and his bird buddy, Pete, head to the rescue. But when Pete gets caught by the Rich Lady, it's up to Bill to save the day. Kids and parents everywhere
Billy's Bravery
Tom Percival
Billy absolutely LOVES Nature Girl. She's his favourite superhero EVER! He has read all the books, seen all the cartoons, and he's even got his own Nature Girl costume! So when World Book Day comes round, Billy knows exactly who he wants to dress up as. Then Billy hears a nasty voice in his head. Wh
BIND ME TIGHTER STILL
the untimely death of a guest." />
This haunting psychological thriller explores the dark undercurrents of grief and obsession through the lens of a teenage protagonist grappling with a mysterious death at a family gathering. The narr...
Bink and Gollie: Two for One
Kate DiCamillo
"Utterly chuckle-worthy, charming, and (thank goodness) still refreshing." — Kirkus Reviews The state fair is in town, and now Bink and Gollie - utter opposites and best friends extraordinaire - must use teamwork and their gray matter while navigating its many wonders. Will the energetic Bink win th
Biography Today, Annual Cumulation 1992
Laurie Lanzen Harris
Biographical profiles written especially for young readers ages 9 and above.
Biography Today, Volume 14
Cherie D. Abbey
Contains alphabetically arranged biographical sketches of well-known authors of books for young readers.
BIRCH AND JAY
a chance encounter with rebellious Elder Elm. Meanwhile, 19\u002Dyear\u002Dold Birch, seeking her own adventure, left her fathers behind to set out after Jay, to whom she is “promised.” Although extreme weather and wild animals plagued their journeys, they each soon learned that humans were a far more dangerous threat. The Six, leaders of an “old\u002Dfashioned city\u002Dstate,” wanted to use environmentally destructive technology that could return Earth to the brink of collapse. The easy\u002Dto\u002Dfollow narrative switches between Birch’s and Jay’s perspectives in the year 2173 with their storylines half a century earlier. The engaging premise is full of poignant reminders that the greatest challenge humanity faces is itself\u003B the climate change warnings are unsubtle but don’t detract from the steady pacing. Race in this world is an “antiquated” concept\u003B Birch is racially ambiguous, and Jay has Nordic and Asian Indian ancestry."
This middle-grade novel explores the evolving friendship between two very different boys navigating the challenges of early adolescence. Birch, quiet and observant, finds his world turned upside down...
BIRD SCHOOL
Genre
This charming picture book offers young readers an engaging introduction to the world of birds through a clever school-day metaphor that makes ornithology accessible and fun. Following a day in the l...
BIRTH OF A DYNASTY
a tyrannical dynasty and largely follows two characters as they struggle to survive in a viper pit of political intrigue while also trying to find a way to attain vengeance for atrocities done to their families." />
This gripping historical narrative chronicles the dramatic rise of a powerful ruling family, tracing their journey from humble origins to the pinnacle of political influence through meticulous resear...
Birthday Gone Wrong
Greve
Birthday Gone Wrong introduces early readers to chapter books by creating a familiar setting that showcases a variety of important social and emotional concepts associated with growing up. Rourke's Beginning Chapter Books deliver realistic fictional narratives that are relatable and fun to young rea
Birthday Monsters!
Sandra Boynton
Featuring a beachful of bare-bellied hippos—including one tiny baby who can only say “Bee Bo”—the Belly Button Book is a quirky addition to the phenomenally successful Boynton on Board series. Every page captivates with Sandra Boynton’s inimitable illustrations and joyful rhyming text: Soon after da
Black And White
David MacAulay
Four brief "stories" about parents, trains, and cows, or is it really all one story? The author recommends careful inspection of words and pictures to both minimize and enhance confusion.
BLACK MOSES
Black people.” Following the Civil War, Gayle writes, supposedly emancipated Blacks had good reason to want to leave the South: Reconstruction was fast proving a failure, having been abandoned by the federal government, and resurgent white supremacy forced a choice: “Ku Klux or Kansas.” Kansas was indeed a destination in what Gayle rightly considers the first Great Migration, preceded by a movement to settle white abolitionists there in order to block the expansion of the slave states. “The negotiated and retreating Reconstruction made McCabe’s argument for a Black state for him,” Gayle writes, but Kansas wasn’t all it was promised to be, and was little friendlier than the South in many ways. Although towns such as Nicodemus were founded, they were so isolated and removed from white market centers that self\u002Dsufficiency was all but impossible. Enter Oklahoma, which McCabe promised, as one contemporary newspaper reported, to be “the New Canaan of the Colored Race.” Hundreds of Blacks settled there during the land rush era, but always in the face of opposition from whites, one leader of whom promised that “if the negroes try to Africanize Oklahoma, they will find that we will enrich our soil with them.” Both promised and very real violence finally drove McCabe away, his project doomed, and, on attaining statehood, Oklahoma quickly established Jim Crow laws to ensure white supremacy and crush the migrants’ dreams."
This gritty coming-of-age novel follows a troubled teenager navigating the harsh realities of the foster care system and urban survival, delivering an unflinching portrait of resilience in the face o...
BLACK SOLDIERS, WHITE LAWS
a white mob was impending, and indeed they met with a confrontation that led to the deaths of 20 people. In response, military historian Haymond recounts, the Army charged 118 soldiers with mutiny. Hammond chronicles, corroborated by a later Army inquiry, that the soldiers’ defense was sorely inadequate\u003B the officer conducting it was not a lawyer, and the trial was laced with perjurious testimony and racist rhetoric. The trial also revealed incompetence, at the very least, of the white officers who commanded the 24th Infantry Regiment, with the officer in charge being “willing to either abandon his junior officers to death at the hands of mutinous troops or, assuming that they were still alive, leave them to handle things without him.” Whether there was a mutiny, strictly speaking, remains controversial. If self\u002Ddefense, then, as Haymond notes, it “can be seen as a legitimate, if hasty, military response to a perceived threat,” but if a vigilante action by Black soldiers, then “a criminal act for which there is no excuse or exculpation.” In the end, 110 soldiers were found guilty, with 19 executed and the rest sentenced to life in prison. Thanks to the efforts of historians, including Haymond, and the support of numerous retired flag officers with “extensive experience with military justice,” however, the Army granted clemency more than a century later, returning those Buffalo Soldiers to honorable status—too little, too late, of course, but something."
This powerful examination of military justice and racial discrimination provides a meticulously researched account of how Black service members have navigated systemic inequality within the armed for...
BLACK SWAN SHOCK
the earthquake. Vettori’s detailed disaster\u002Dthemed tale could conceivably prepare some present\u002Dday readers for real\u002Dlife disasters. The author, an emergency\u002Dservices professional, clearly has a taste for disaster fiction, and her take on the calamities erupting around her characters makes them feel real—and there are terrorists afoot, as well. Syia also doesn’t much like the Electromagnetic Sound and Holographic Isler Communication Operating Network that everyone’s using to communicate—especially the “increasingly popular brain implant version”—and it turns out that the good doctor is right to be wary of it. However, Vettori has effectively left that bit of the mystery for the final installment to come. "
Hey there, I know right now life doesn't feel okay, you feel trapped inside yourself day after day. But just know, you are going to get better, you are not on your own. 'Cause it's me, I'm here with you, and you should never feel alone.
BLESSINGS AND DISASTERS
Okeowo’s account, many of Alabama’s Native Americans, few but politically astute and relatively affluent, seem as wary of their Black neighbors as of their white ones, while the white mayor of Montgomery permitted the erection of historical markers relating to slavery only because he reckoned that they would draw tourist dollars. Okeowo ventures theses that Alabamians and others will find fascinating and provocative, among them the thought that the Lost Cause myth was in good part crafted by “certain white women” and that much of the ugliness of Alabama’s past—“Indian removal, the slave trade, Reconstruction, and Jim Crow”—is absent by design from official histories and “public stories.”"
This collection of contemporary poetry explores the complex terrain of adolescence through alternating moments of profound insight and chaotic emotion. The poet captures the raw intensity of teenage ...
Blue in the Face
Gerry Swallow
A rollicking and humorous tale from the author of A Whole Nother Story--with black and white illustrations--about a reluctant hero saving a world you only thought you knew.
Blue Ridge Billy
Lois Lenski
A young boy dreams of music and sunshine in the Great Smoky Mountains As far as Billy is concerned, there's no sight more beautiful than the sun setting over the Blue Ridge Mountains. When the day is done, he sneaks away from his work to watch the sun go down. If his father knew, he would call Billy
Body Parts for Kids
Jupiter Kids
One of the first things parents teach their children would be the parts of the body. You have the head, the hands, the feetÉbut why stop there? Teach your child the most number of body parts with the aid of pictures and first-hand experience. This coloring book allows a child to not only remember th
BONES AND BERSERKERS
Frank Lloyd Wright. Others feature the discovery of a haunted well filled with the corpses of soldiers killed in a Civil War battle, gruesome revenge, and monsters like the Boo Hag, a skin changer who sucks blood through sleepers’ noses. All these tales, eerie as they are on their own, are cranked up into screamer territory by Hale’s two\u002Dtone illustrations, which, with indecent relish and fanatical attention to realistic detail, depict fresh and not\u002Dso\u002Dfresh corpses, a radiation victim’s rotted face, a man’s buttocks being hacked off with a sword, leering skeletons, chopped\u002Doff limbs, and creepy night creatures with big, sharp teeth. The cast of storytellers, horrified onlookers, and all\u002Dtoo\u002Doften mutilated victims is racially diverse."
This gripping collection of Norse mythology brings ancient legends to life with visceral battles, treacherous gods, and monstrous creatures that will captivate middle grade and young adult readers. T...
Boom Town Boy
Lois Lenski
A boy and his grandpa hope to strike oil in drought-ridden Oklahoma It's hot in Oklahoma. There's no wind, the wells are dry, and the ground is dead. Orvie's family is doing everything they can to keep their farm going. If they miss a payment on the mortgage, the bank will take their home away, and
BORN EQUAL
nature, free and independent.” Jefferson held slaves and thus worked from a hypocritical position, but, Amar writes, his fellow Virginian George Washington “seemed open to long\u002Dterm reforms extinguishing slavery,” endorsing a law that simplified the process of manumission. States such as South Carolina “did not concede, as did many Virginia planters, that slavery was wrong and should ideally end, sometime, somehow.” Slavery did end, of course, even if a different inequality came on its heels: “Amendments designed to smash slavocrats were twisted like pretzels into political and judicial doctrines designed to protect plutocrats,” Amar writes, a process of corruption that continues today. Moreover, as the author rightly emphasizes, after the liberation of formerly enslaved Black people, the acquisition of civil and political rights did not extend to any women or Indigenous people, the former of whom did not attain the right to vote until 1920 because—unlike the male Black vote, which was needed to shore up Republicanism—“woman suffrage would not solve any immediate problem faced by these men.”"
This powerful young adult novel tackles the complex realities of social inequality through the intersecting lives of diverse teenagers navigating systemic barriers and personal challenges. The narrat...
BORN IN FLAMES
deregulation and accompanying shifts in the economic system, which spurred disinvestment in cities and reshaped the insurance industry, with companies making much of their money by investing customer premiums in stock, bond, and money markets. The 1970s Bronx fires were frequently blamed on tenants, a relatively small number of whom did commit arson, Ansfield writes. But this excellent book delivers the truth about “the burning years.”"
This powerful debut novel follows a young woman's journey through a dystopian society where she must navigate oppressive systems while discovering her own revolutionary potential. The narrative blend...
BOX TALES
extension, encourages readers to appreciate the sweet treats they gobble up. Burks’ agreeably over\u002Dthe\u002Dtop cartoon artwork leans into the drama\u003B Bea and Box’s gung\u002Dho partnership is infectiously enjoyable. These two have a lot to learn, but they’re ready to meet the challenge. Bea and her mom have brown hair and olive skin\u003B Mrs. Gomez welcomes them in Spanish and is cued Latine."
This innovative collection transforms ordinary cardboard boxes into extraordinary storytelling tools, offering a fresh approach to sparking children's imagination through everyday materials. Each pro...
BOXED
Genre
This collection of critical assessments offers readers a curated journey through contemporary literature, providing sharp analysis and thoughtful perspectives on recent publications. The reviews span...
BOY FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY
Genre
A young man's journey from the rural landscapes of the North Country to the complexities of urban life forms the emotional core of this compelling coming-of-age novel. The narrative explores themes o...
Boynton Gift Set
Sandra Boynton
Celebrate thirty years of Sandra Boynton’s bestselling titles with this keepsake collection of four favorites. Look no further for classic humor in one collection. Housed in an attractive, sturdy box are 30th Anniversary Editions of The Going to Bed Book; Moo, Baa, La La La; Opposites; and But Not t
Boynton's Greatest Hits The Big Yellow Box (Boxed Set)
Sandra Boynton
These four favorite board books from beloved and bestselling Sandra Boynton are now available in one hilarious set! The Big Yellow Box is a perfect collection for terrific little kids. Includes four wildly popular books: The Going to Bed Book Horns to Toes Opposites But Not the Hippopotamus
BRADY VS. BELICHICK
Humphrey Bogart and Claude Rains in Casablanca. Unlike “the politically correct crowd who split it down the middle,” Myers picks a winner in his contrived matchup, but his methodology, like much else in this book, is uninspired."
This gripping sports narrative chronicles the dramatic breakup and subsequent rivalry between legendary quarterback Tom Brady and master strategist coach Bill Belichick, whose two-decade partnership ...
Brain Games for Clever Kids Puzzles to Exercise Your Mind
Tanjima Color Cafe Shop
The book is perfect as a low cost and high quality word puzzle book for your child. Want to get fun word puzzle books for your baby. A fun book suitable for your child with thousands of word puzzles. Through this book your child will be able to learn a lot and improve his skills.Collect a copy for y
Brain Games Kids - Amazing Activity Book - Pi Kids
Editors of Phoenix International Publications
Looking for a way to challenge young children and feed their creativity. This collection will keep kids focused, thinking, and entertained all at the same time. Inside, find more than 100 brightly designed pages offering a range of boredom-busters for home or on the go.
Brainy Baby
BayView Entertainment, LLC
All 4 of our popular tab books (Shapes and Colors, Animals, ABC's, and 123's) come together in their own carrying case with a convenient handle that's great for travel. Your child can easily carry these board books wherever he/she goes. These books have the same content as the Large Format Tab Books
Bravery Is a Superpower
Mari Schuh
A new neighbor moves in across the street. You say hello, even though you're nervous. You make a mistake but tell the truth. Being brave can be hard, but it's worth it. Learn more ways you can show bravery and use your superpower to help everyone around you!
BREAKLANDS
the Rumblers, and they kidnap him in the hope of selling him to the highest bidder. In a world where everyone has some sort of psychic ability, telekinetic Adam stands out as a super\u002Dpowerful being known as a Shaper. This makes him incredibly valuable, and the Rumblers know that he’ll fetch a high price in Tradetown. Kasa teams up with Gargarin, who can track the kidnappers and her sibling. On the way, they pick up Toy, who has a vehicle, and the tough Ruth, who has an impressive healing ability. However, a being named Shattersword is also after the Rumblers to get to Adam, under the direction of Rask—one of the most powerful Shapers, who controls the empire. Kasa doesn’t care about any of that, though\u003B she just wants her brother back, and she’s willing to do whatever it takes. However, will they ever be safe again, now that people know what he’s capable of? In this first collected volume of a new series, writer Jordan and artist Tyasseta transport readers to a world that’s 147 years “after the break”—much like our own, but with a wide range of superpowered people. The brightly colored milieu, with a diversity of body types and skin colors, feels realistic and offers a future that’s recognizable, even as strange creatures roam the world of the Breaklands. The banter between the heroes of the story gives it a found\u002Dfamily feel and make them easy to root for, as when Gargarin says that he has a plan, and Ruth asks if it’s a good one: “Let’s not get ahead of ourselves,” Gargarin quips."
This gritty graphic novel plunges readers into a dangerous, post-apocalyptic world where a mysterious event has granted superpowers to nearly everyone, except for one ordinary teenager. The story fol...
Brian Selznick
Joseph Kampff
Brian Selznick is an award winning childrens book author and illustrator whose innovative work has redefined what a childrens book looks like. His work combines the structure of a novel, picture book, graphic novel, and flip book into a new form of story telling. For middle school readers, this te
Bright Baby Animals
Roger Priddy
Pictures, on board pages, of baby animals.
Broadening Critical Boundaries in Children’s and Young Adult
Amie A. Doughty
This collection of essays explores a wealth of topics in children’s and young adult (YA) literature and culture. The contributions include an examination of the Watchbird cartoons by Munro Leaf and their attempts to teach morals and manners; an ethnographic study about the role of public youth libra
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? 50th Anniversary Edition with Audio CD
Bill Martin, Jr.
Children see a variety of animals, each one a different color, and a teacher looking at them.
Bud, Not Buddy
Christopher Paul Curtis
Hit the road with Bud in this Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award-winning classic about a boy on a journey to find his father—from Christopher Paul Curtis, recipient of the Coretta Scott King–Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement. It’s 1936, in Flint Michigan. Times may be hard, an
BUFF SOUL
cops, Moa’s debauchery starts to look less like youthful exploration and more like a serious problem. When Åsa disappears from her band duties, Moa recalls a time when she was part of a search party for a woman named Sofia who was found dead. When she finds Åsa and they go home, there’s no glamour left in the tour for Moa. She tries to address Åsa’s out\u002Dof\u002Dcontrol behavior, but Åsa turns it back around on her friend. For Moa, it was less about the drugs and more about indulging in the chaos and inoculating herself from the consequences. Åsa and Moa reaffirm their commitment to their friendship and vow to regain stability. Though the characters skirt up to the edge of the addiction\u002Drelated horror, they manage to help each other through sticky situations and get home mostly unscathed."
This powerful collection of poetry and prose explores the complex emotional landscape of modern adolescence with raw honesty and lyrical precision. The author crafts verses that tackle identity, ment...
Bugs! (National Geographic Kids Readers, Pre-Reader)
Shira Evans
Young readers learn all about insects in this new Pre-reader from National Geographic Kids. Through text features such as a vocabulary tree and wrap-up activity, kids will be introduced to vocabulary in concept groups, helping them make connections between words and expand their understanding of the
Building Children’s Worlds
Torsten Schmiedeknecht
This insightful exploration examines how picture books shape young minds' understanding of architecture and built environments, offering parents a fascinating look at the spatial literacy embedded in...
Bulldog's Big Day
Kate McMullan
Young readers will love spending a hilarious day with Bulldog and his friends as he tries to find the perfect job. Readers get a glimpse of the inner workings of a fire station, a bookstore, a sign store, and a window washing company. But in the end, it is Bulldog's love of making cookies that helps
Bully
Patricia Polacco
Patricia Polacco takes on cliques and online bullying Lyla finds a great friend in Jamie on her first day of school, but when Lyla makes the cheerleading squad and a clique of popular girls invites her to join them, Jamie is left behind. Lyla knows bullying when she sees it, though, and when she see
Bullying
Kathleen Winkler
Examines what bullying is, why bullies behave the way they do, and why victims take the abuse, and discusses ways that people are working to end bullying and make the world more secure for children.
BURY OUR BONES IN THE MIDNIGHT SOIL
Genre
This haunting debut novel plunges readers into a world where ancestral magic and environmental collapse collide, following a young protagonist who discovers her family's power to communicate with the...
But Not the Armadillo
Sandra Boynton
“Boynton is the absolute master of board books.”—The New York Times Book Review For more than forty years, readers have wondered what happens to the armadillo on the last page of Sandra Boynton’s But Not the Hippopotamus. At last, comes the long-awaited sequel! The armadillo follows the less-travele
Butterflies on the First Day of School
Annie Silvestro
The first day of school is exciting—but it can be scary, too! Meet Rosie, a brand-new student who just happens to have butterflies in her stomach. “Silvestro and Chen take a common figure of speech and transform it, literally, into a lovely expression of a universal experience.” —Kirkus “A cheering
By the Numbers
National Geographic Kids
"Did you know that your brain can hold 1 million gigabytes of data? (That's like 3 million hours of TV!) Get ready to be wowed by this awesome book of numbers! Boost your math brainpower with easily "getable" infographics that bring amazing stats, facts, and figures to life. Meet real-life experts w
Bye Bye Baby
Fiona McIntosh
It all began in Brighton. Now it's February 2003 and there is a serial killer on the loose. Scotland Yard′s brightest talent is chosen to head up the high-profile taskforce: Jack Hawksworth is a DCI who must confront his own past as the body count rises. There are few leads and Hawksworth can only f
CALL ME ARES
Robert A. Heinlein in the iconic military SF classic Starship Troopers (1959). The premise is amplified here\u003B while Heinlein used lengthy academy\u002Dinstruction interludes to expound on warrior philosophy and military values, Martelle employs practically nonstop scenes of combat as his classroom. The fatalistic, punchy, and apothegm\u002Drich prose (“The logic was irrefutable. As long as you lived, you had a chance to keep living. Once dead, it was too late”) should provide gamer\u002Dminded readers with plenty of diversion. It is only acknowledged in a scant way that Ares’ crew’s epic sacrifices are largely meaningless\u003B if the humans win, they will likely just ravage Espenar Four for its resources and proceed to another world. The author, a retired Marine Corps officer, has positioned this yarn as the opener for a multivolume series."
This gripping young adult novel reimagines Greek mythology through the eyes of a transgender teen who discovers he is the reincarnation of the god Ares. When Carson begins experiencing violent vision...
CALLS MAY BE RECORDED
one. However, over the course of a single workday, we see Jimmie manage to poke holes in precarity, reaching for moments of freedom through daydreams, illicit intrigues (real and imagined) with coworkers, and leaps over the established boundaries of customer service. Volckmer’s prose is electric, and as she skillfully unearths moments of tenderness, even ecstasy, amid the sweat and stench of abjection, she ensures this brief book lingers past its pages."
This sharp, contemporary thriller plunges readers into the high-stakes world of a corporate call center, where a teenage employee stumbles upon a conspiracy that puts her life and future in jeopardy....
Calm: Mindfulness for Kids
Wynne Kinder
Teach your kids how to focus their thoughts and notice the world around them with this fun mindfulness kids activity book. Mindfulness activities are a great way to teach children about their thoughts and feelings and how to understand them--while having fun at the same time. This book is packed wit
Cameron's Awesome Book of Puzzles!
Clarity Media
Cameron's awesome book of puzzles contains a fun collection of 100 different puzzles, including 20 Cameron themed word search puzzles. Other puzzles include: Sudoku, Find The Word, Mazes, Number Pyramid, Word Finder, Spot The Difference, Dot To Dot. All of our puzzles are printed on very high qualit
CAMPERS BEWARE
a four\u002Dstep strategy for making friends, Molly sets her ursine buddy to mending parental fences during a weeklong vacation. But along with painful encounters with bees, mosquitoes, and other miseries, practically every interaction with the bumbling behemoth leaves Molly’s dad annoyed or depressed, and even his hopes of enjoying a little father/daughter quality time are repeatedly stymied. While the setups and punchlines work for a short daily comic strip, these elements quickly turn monotonous when they come along every few pages in an extended storyline. Still, even while repeatedly playing victim or comic foil, Molly’s dad may come in for some reader sympathy as he sadly remarks on watching Molly growing away from their former closeness. Readers may also find the advice for making friends helpful in their own lives: “1. Be interested / 2. Compliment / 3. Help / 4. Gifts.” This second series entry has one full book\u002Dlength story followed by two short additional episodes. Molly and her family present white."
This chilling middle-grade thriller plunges readers into a summer camp where the campfire stories are all too real, blending classic horror elements with the relatable anxieties of being away from ho...
Can I Play Too?
Mo Willems
Gerald and Piggie meet a new snake friend who wants to join in a game of catch. But don't you need arms to catch?
Captain Underpants 12
Dav Pilkey
George and Harold, and their doubles, Yesterday George and Yesterday Harold, have a good thing going. Two go to school, while the other two hide in the tree house playing video games -- then they switch! But when gym teacher Mr. Meaner starts mysteriously turning kids into obedient perfect children,
Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants
Dav Pilkey
Professor Pippy P. Poopypants takes over science class at Jerome Horwitz Elementary in the fourth book in this #1 New York Times bestselling series by Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of Dog Man! George and Harold are fourth-grade buddies with a penchant for practical jokes. When the boys' lat
Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants
Dav Pilkey
Professor Pippy P. (Pee-Pee) Poopypants is a brilliant scientist, but his ridiculous name means no one takes his fantastic inventions seriously. And now he's on the rampage! He's armed with fiendish inventions Shrinky-Pig 2000 and the terrible Gerbil Jogger 2000. Can Captain Underpants stop him?
Captain Underpants and the Preposterous Plight of the Purple Potty People
Dav Pilkey
Captain Underpants returns to face his nemesis - the evil Capain Blunderpants - with the help of two new superheroes, Great-Granny Girdle and Boxer Boy. More laffs, evil, horror and high adventure. Complete with amazing Flip-o-Rama animation!
Captain Underpants and the Revolting Revenge of the Radioactive Robo-boxers
Dav Pilkey
George and Harold are forced to contemplate a world without Captain Underpants.
Captain Underpants and the Revolting Revenge of the Radioactive Robo-Boxers
Dav Pilkey
George and Harold have to figure out how to fix history in the tenth book in this #1 New York Times bestselling series by Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of Dog Man! George and Harold have been turned into evil zombie nerds doomed to roam a devastated, postapocalyptic planet for all eternity!
Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot
Dav Pilkey
The future of all humanity is at stake in the final color installment in this New York Times bestselling series by Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of Dog Man! George and Harold, and their doubles, Yesterday George and Yesterday Harold, have a good thing going. Two of them go to school, while
Captain Underpants and the Terrifying Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers
Dav Pilkey
Tippy Tinkletrousers is back in the ninth book in this #1 New York Times bestselling series by Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of Dog Man! George and Harold are behind bars for a crime they didn't commit! But just as they are settling into their new life, they are pulled from prison by a time
Captain Underpants and the Terrifying Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers
Dav Pilkey
CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS returns! In their ninth epic adventure, George and Harold encounter a familiar face - Professor Poopypants! He now goes by the name Tippy Tinkletrousers and it's up to George, Harold, and the amazing Captain Underpants to stop Tippy Tinkletrousers' reign of terror before it's too
Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman
Dav Pilkey
George and Harold have created an evil, super-powerful monster. She's mean - and she's having a REALLY bad hair day. With the help of her robots, the Wicked Wedgie Woman is on a mission to take over the world ... and she'll give a whopping wedgie to anyone who stands in her way! Watch out!
Captain Underpants Extra-crunchy Book of Fun
Dav Pilkey
George, Harold, Captain Underpants, and a cast of bad guys jump from the pages in a lively activity book filled with puzzles, games, comics, drawing tips, Flip-o-Rama pages, and more. Original.
Captain Underpants Is Here!
Dav Pilkey
This early reader graphic novel brings Dav Pilkey's signature bathroom humor and high-energy antics to emerging readers, blending simple comic panels with laugh-out-loud storytelling. The book follow...
Captain Underpants: Three More Wedgie-Powered Adventures in One (Books 4-6) (NE)
Dav Pilkey
Join George and Harold and their wedgie-powered superhero, Captain Underpants, for three epic adventures - fighting for Truth, Justice and all that is Pre-shrunk and Cottony!
Captain Underpants: Three Outstandingly Outrageous Outings in One (Books 7-9)
Dav Pilkey
Join George and Harold and their wedgie-powered superhero, Captain Underpants, for three more epic adventures - fighting for Truth, Justice and all that is Pre-shrunk and Cottony!
Captain Underpants: Two Pant-Tastic Novels in One (Full Colour!)
Dav Pilkey
Two Captain Underpants adventures now in full colour! George and Harold have created the greatest superhero in the history of their school-- and now they're about to bring him to life! MEET CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS! His true identity is sosecret, even hedoesn't knowwho he is! Fighting for truth, justice a
Caribbean Children's Literature, Volume 1
Betsy Nies
Contributions by María V. Acevedo-Aquino, Consuella Bennett, Florencia V. Cornet, Stacy Ann Creech, Zeila Frade, Melissa García Vega, Ann González, Louise Hardwick, Barbara Lalla, Megan Jeanette Myers, Betsy Nies, Karen Sanderson-Cole, Karen Sands-O’Connor, Geraldine Elizabeth Skeete, and Aisha T. S
CAROLE KING
Genre
This biography chronicles the remarkable journey of a Brooklyn girl who became one of the most celebrated singer-songwriters in pop music history, tracing her path from crafting hits for other groups...
CAT & CAT ADVENTURES
an unidentified villain. Squash and Ginny are off to the rescue and use their magic wand to track the friends to a mansion. There, the friends, the Orb of the Past, and other items and creatures are scheduled to be auctioned off. Squash and Ginny must breach security barriers, crack a complicated code that readers are encouraged to solve, and convince a group of creatures that Squash and Ginny need the orbs to stop the Spirit World from spilling into the human world. As vines from the Spirit World invade the mansion and human adversaries approach, the heroes grab the orb and escape with the help of a Spirit World visitor. Now they face the daunting task of retrieving the Orb of the Future. Pages with several panels of digitally created cartoons and multiple speech balloons keep the pace brisk. Layers of group problem\u002Dsolving, environmental concerns, and a magical world make this a book for more experienced readers."
This vibrant graphic novel series follows the hilarious escapades of two feline friends whose curiosity consistently leads them into magical trouble. Through bright, expressive artwork and snappy dia...
Cat Kid Comic Club
Dav Pilkey
A pioneering new graphic novel series by Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of the internationally bestselling Dog Man and Captain Underpants series. Naomi, Melvin, Pedro, and Poppy are just a few of the twenty-one rambunctious, funny, and talented baby frogs who share their stories in the Cat K
Cat Kid Comic Club #2: from the Creator of Dog Man
Dav Pilkey
The second book in the exciting, bestselling graphic novel series by Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of Dog Man. Li'l Petey, Molly, Flippy, and twenty-one rambunctious baby frogs are back for another creative adventure!
CAT KID COMIC CLUB: PERSPECTIVE
Dav Pilkey
A brand-new graphic novel series by Dav Pilkey, the internationally bestselling author and illustrator of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series. Readers of all ages will unleash their own creativity as they open the door to visual comic-book storytelling with the help of Dav Pilkey and his heart
Catching Fire
Suzanne Collins
The second book in the ground-breaking HUNGER GAMES trilogy. After winning the Hunger Games, Katniss and Peeta return to their district. But their victory has caused rebellion to break out ... and then comes the cruellest twist: the contestants for the next Hunger Games are announced, and Katniss an
Catherine, Called Birdy
Karen Cushman
Catherine, a spirited and inquisitive young woman of good family, narrates in diary form the story of her fourteenth year--the year 1290. A Newbery Honor Book.
CÉCÉ
Genre
This vibrant picture book introduces young readers to Cécé, a curious child whose everyday adventures become opportunities for discovery and learning. Through simple yet engaging storytelling, the na...
Celebrate Easter
Deborah Heiligman
A look at the meanings and traditions surrounding Easter and discusses how Easter is celebrtaed all around the globe.
Celebrate Thanksgiving
Deborah Heiligman
Describes the history and customs of Thanksgiving Day in the United States.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage
Carole Marsh
Provides a fun variety of ideas that excite kids, and bring Hispanic achievements to life. NEW! NUEVO! FREE! GRATIS! Hispanic Activities! CLICK HERE!
Certificate in Child Care and Education
Penny Tassoni
Certificate in Child Care and Education is clearly written and covers all the underpinning knowledge needed to study for the examination in the CACHE Certificate in Child Care and Education.
Chalice Children
Kate Tweedie Erslev
This gentle counting book introduces early math concepts through the charming world of woodland creatures preparing a special feast. Young readers follow along as one through ten animal friends each ...
Challenging the Gifted Child
Margaret Stevens
This book outlines an approach for encouraging able children to focus their active minds in a productive way and discover the joy of reading. It encourages the development of independent learning skills and will help parents and educators to create a personalized reading programme for a gifted child
CHAMPION
basketball legend Abdul-Jabbar and prolific author Obstfeld." />
This compelling sports novel delivers a powerful story about a young basketball player navigating the pressures of high-stakes athletics while confronting systemic injustice in his community. Co-auth...
Charlie Cook's Favourite Book
Julia Donaldson
Eleven brilliant books in one! A glorious, playful celebration of the joy of books and reading.Charlie Cook is reading a book about a pirate captain, who is reading a book about Goldilocks, who is reading about a knight, who is reading about a frog . . . From kings and queens to aliens and ghosts, t
Charlie's Big Break
Reese Everett
Charlie's Big Break introduces early readers to chapter books by creating a familiar setting that showcases a variety of important social and emotional concepts associated with growing up. Rourke's Beginning Chapter Books deliver realistic fictional narratives that are relatable and fun to young rea
CHARLOTTE'S WEB
E.B. White
When he discovers that he is destined to be someone's dinner, Wilbur the pig is desolate until his spider friend Charlotte decides to help him.
Cheetahs (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2)
Laura Marsh
Adorably cute and amazingly fast, the cheetah is a perennial favorite among kids. This National Geographic Reader will delight kids with beautiful photographs and mind-boggling facts about this majestic and mysterious cat. Did you know a cheetah can go from 0 to 60 mph in less than 3 seconds? True t
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Think Positive for Kids
Kevin Sorbo
A collection of 101 personal stories about children making good decisions, doing the right thing, thinking positively, overcoming obstacles, and being grateful.
Child Anxiety Disorders
Deborah C. Beidel
Child Anxiety Disorders, 2nd Edition, features sections on pharmacological and psychological interventions, sleep and anxiety disorders, and race, ethnic, and cultural factors in the area of childhood anxiety disorders.
Child Creativity and the Visual Arts
Megan Brandow-Faller
Tracing the dissemination of Secessionist ideas of child creativity – from their origination in early-20th century Vienna through to their eventual commodification in postwar America – this book highlights the central role that visual art has played in child education and in nurturing creativity in
Child Neurology
John H. Menkes
Revised to incorporate the latest advances in the neurosciences and clinical neurology, the Seventh Edition of this classic text provides practical, cost-effective problem-solving approaches to all diseases affecting the developing nervous system. In clinically relevant terms, the book explains how
CHILD OF LIGHT
a maid, and a note written by a friend. In keeping with the spiritualist theme, the story moves fluidly through time, jumping backward on several occasions to fill in the story of the Memenons (in particular, Papa\u0027s history as an electrical scientist). Bender gracefully conveys how the currents of the times and the influence of parents shape a young mind, and in Ambrétte the author has created a memorable character."
This epic fantasy adventure follows a young girl's journey through a magical kingdom where she must master her newfound powers to restore balance to a world threatened by encroaching darkness. The na...
Child Psychology
Lawrence Balter
This third edition of Child Psychology continues the tradition of showcasing cutting-edge research in the field of developmental science, including individual differences, dynamic systems and processes, and contexts of development. While retaining a similar structure to the last edition, this revisi
Child Sense
Priscilla J. Dunstan
The result of eight years of groundbreaking research, this accessible guide teaches a new way of parenting, custom-designed for each child's unique personality.
Childhood, Agency, and Fantasy
Ingrid E. Castro
Joining the emergent interdisciplinary investment in bridging the social sciences and the humanities, Childhood, Agency, and Fantasy: Walking in Other Worlds explores linkages between children’s agency and fantasy. Fantasy as an integral aspect of childhood and as a genre allows for children’s spect
Children & Libraries
Virginia A. Walter
A call to action for libraries serving children. Honouring the accomplishments of children's services pioneers of the past, Virginia Walter evaluates the current situation and envisions futures where children, technology and libraries intersect.
Children Also Grieve
Linda Goldman
Children Also Grieve is an imaginative resource, fully illustrated with color photographs, that offers support and reassurance to children coming to terms with the loss of a close friend or relative and to adults who are supporting them through their bereavement. The first part of the book is design
Children and Grief
J. William Worden
Drawing upon extensive interviews and assessments of school-age children who have lost a parent to death, this book offers a richly textured portrait of the mourning process in children. The volume presents major findings from the Harvard Child Bereavement Study and places them in the context of pre
Children and Parents Enjoying Reading
Peter Branston
With the introduction of the Literacy Hour in 1998, the case for harnessing parental involvement in promoting children’s literacy was stronger than ever. Originally published in 1999, this book offered a detailed and practical approach, based on three key concepts: keeping the child in the driving s
Children as Engineers
Fay Lewis
Meeting the diverse aspects of the science, and design and technology curricula can be challenging for many teachers. Children as Engineers addresses this problem, offering both new and experienced teachers an accessible resource to apply within the classroom and to their own professional developmen
Children Book Markets
Harrison Stewart
Children's Book Markets examines the dynamic world of children's publishing, revealing how educational policy, demographic shifts, and digital advancements are reshaping the industry. This textbook explores critical segments such as early readers, chapter books, middle grade fiction, and young adult
Children Literature
Parayno, S.M.
This book offers a gentle introduction to early literacy skills through simple, rhythmic text and warm illustrations that will capture young readers' attention. The narrative follows familiar childho...
Children Should Be Seen and Not Heard
Melissa Javellana
LIKE Publishing presents its Reader series. Based on famous proverbs, these books teach important lessons to beginning readers. Suitable for -Picture books for Early Readers and Beginner Readers (ages 4-6) -Readers for English as Second Language (ESL) or English as Foreign Language (EFL) Students (a
Children with Autism
Colwyn Trevarthen
This completely revised and substantially expanded new edition embraces new developments in this rapidly developing field. Every chapter has been rewritten with the addition of new material, and a new final chapter on `Putting the Pieces Together' reflects the authors' conviction that the complexity
Children, Adolescents, and Death
Robert G. Stevenson
Children, Adolescents, and Death provides information that can be used to address the death-related questions from children and adolescents. It also looks at questions from caring adults about the way children or adolescents view death and the grief that follows a death or any major loss.
Children's Book of Art
DK
Welcome to the greatest gallery on Earth. Put yourself in the picture with this incredible visual guide displaying the best artistic works of all time. You're the very special guest with unlimited access to the world's most important art through the ages, from ancient cave paintings to modern-day st
Children's Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Monsters
DK
Stories have been told on every continent since the dawn of time, and some have lasted for thousands of years, becoming what we know today as myths. These fantastical tales educate and fascinate by creating amazing worlds and inhabiting them with wondrous feats of heroics and dastardly deeds of evil
Children's Books and Their Creators
Anita Silvey
Unique in its coverage of contemporary American children's literature, this timely, single-volume reference covers the books our children are--or should be--reading now, from board books to young adult novels. Enriched with dozens of color illustrations and the voices of authors and illustrators the
Children's Books on Ancient Greek and Roman Mythology
Antoine Brazouski
The classical heritage continues to impact modern culture in many ways. This bibliography lists and describes those books on Greek and Roman mythology from the mid-19th century to the present which are useful for introducing children to the classical world. The volume begins with a brief history of
Children's Books that Nurture the Spirit
Louise Margaret Granahan
Children develop in so many ways - physically, intellectually, socially and spiritually. Story is just one of the ways to foster and support a child's faith development. They can find role models in the positive characters in literature, and develop empathy for others when they see a different point
Children's Competencies Development in the Home Learning Environment
Frank Niklas
This comprehensive guide offers parents practical strategies for nurturing essential early learning skills through everyday home activities, focusing on literacy, numeracy, and cognitive development....
Children's Crosswords
Clarity Media
Welcome to this fabulous collection of 100 crosswords for kids! Staggered in levels easy, medium & hard, this book is sure to test your best puzzle solving skills and determine if you have the ability to be a crossword champion. Printed on a huge 8.5"x11 inch book, there's plenty of room for notes &
Children's Drawings of the Human Figure
Maureen V. Cox
The human figure is one of the earliest topics drawn by the young child and remains popular throughout childhood and into adolescence. When it first emerges, however, the human figure in the child's drawing is very bizarre: it appears to have no torso and its arms, if indeed it has any, are attached
Children's Folklore
Elizabeth Tucker
Children have their own games, stories, riddles, and so forth. This book gives students and general readers an introduction to children's folklore. Included are chapters on the definition and classification of children's folklore, the presence of children's folklore in literature and popular culture
Children's Jukebox
Rob Reid
A listing of 547 songs contained on 308 recordings for children, organized alphabetically under 170 subject headings. Includes a core list of forty-six recommendations.
Children's Literature & Story-telling
Ernest Emenyo̲nu
Contributors analyse the theories behind children's literature, its functions and cultural significance, and suggest the new directions this literature is taking in terms of its craft, themes and intentions. Africa's encounter with the West and its implications and consequences remain far-reaching a
Children’s Literature and Culture
Rebecca Rowe
Children’s Literature and Culture: An Introduction guides readers in the study of culture in, around, and through children’s literature. Children’s literature has long been used as a mechanism by which a culture passes its values from one generation to the next. Because of this culturally didactic p
Children's Literature and Learner Empowerment
Janice Bland
Children's literature can be a powerful way to encourage and empower EFL students but is less commonly used in the classroom than adult literature. This text provides a comprehensive introduction to children's and young adult literature in EFL teaching. It demonstrates the complexity of children's l
Children's Literature for All God's Children
Virginia Thomas
The themes, words, and concepts in children's literature speak to the whole Christian community. Virginia Thomas and Betty Miller have examined children's literature and designed an extensive annotated list of children's stories, poems, folk tales, and fiction that express faith, belief, theology, a
Children's Literature in Second Language Education
Janice Bland
Bringing together leading scholars and teacher educators from across the world, from Europe and the USA to Asia, this book presents the latest research and new perspectives into the uses of children's literature in second language teaching for children and young adults. Children's Literature in Seco
Children’s Liturgy of the Word 2021-2022
Diane Lampitt
This weekly resource provides families and catechists with accessible, age-appropriate materials for the Sunday Liturgy of the Word, helping to make scripture meaningful for young listeners. Each ses...
Children's Puzzle Book
Eva Delano
Your child will have hours of fun with this Children's Puzzle Book! It features various cool and entertaining brain games and crossword puzzles. This book will be an exciting adventure for your kid!
Children's Rights
Wouter Vandenhole
This Commentary is a fully up-to-date, solid legal work on children’s rights. It offers a contemporary legal perspective on the inherently interdisciplinary field of children’s rights. It responds to the scarcity of legal commentaries in a landscape where several handbooks covering different discipl
Children's Services Today
Jeanette Larson
Here, one of America’s foremost experts in public library services to children cover the basics of library services for children. Jeanette Larson highlights best practices and "toolkits" that provide tools and resources to quickly implement programs and services. She includes model programs, checkli
Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market 2017
Chuck Sambuchino
The most trusted guide to the world of children's publishing! If you write or illustrate for young readers with the hope of getting published, Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market 2017 is the trusted resource you need. Now in its 29th edition, CWIM is the definitive publishing guide for anyone
Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market 2018
Cris Freese
The Most Trusted Guide to the World of Children's Publishing! If you're a writer or an illustrator for young readers and your goal is to get published, Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market 2018 is just the resource you need. Now in its 30th edition, CWIM contains more than 500 listings for chi
Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market 2020
Amy Jones
The Most Trusted Guide to the World of Children's Publishing! The 32nd edition of Children's Writer's and Illustrator's Market is the definitive and trusted guide for anyone who seeks to write or illustrate for kids and young adults. If you're a writer or an illustrator for young readers and your go
Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market 33rd Edition
Amy Jones
The Most Trusted Guide to the World of Children's Publishing, fully revised and updated The 33rd edition of Children's Writer's and Illustrator's Market is the definitive and trusted guide for anyone who seeks to write or illustrate for kids and young adults. If you're a writer or an illustrator for
Children's Writer's and Illustrator's Market 2020
Amy Jones
If you're a writer or an illustrator for young readers and your goal is to get published, Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market 2020 is the resource you need.
Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2020
Bloomsbury Publishing
Foreword by William Sutcliffe, author of Are you Experienced?, New Boy and We See Everything The indispensable guide to writing for children and young adults, this Yearbook provides inspirational articles from successful writers and illustrators, as well as practical advice on who to contact across
Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2021
Bloomsbury Publishing
Packed full of inspirational articles from successful writers, illustrators and publishing experts, the Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook once again serves up the best independent advice to writers for children of all ages. Covering all aspects of the publishing process, across the full range
Children’s Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook 2022
Bloomsbury Publishing
Foreword by M. G. Leonard: 'It's rare to find a book that's as useful as it is inspiring ... essential reading.' The indispensable guide to writing for children and young adults, this Yearbook provides inspirational articles from successful writers and illustrators, as well as details on who to cont
Children's Yearbook 2020 - 3rd Edition
Disha Experts
This comprehensive yearbook offers young readers an engaging tour through the major events, discoveries, and cultural milestones that defined 2020, presenting complex global happenings in accessible,...
CHRISTIANITY AND THE QUR'AN
Mustafa Akyol (2017)."
This comparative religious study offers a thoughtful examination of how Christianity is portrayed within Islam's holy text, providing crucial context for interfaith understanding. Mustafa Akyol metic...
Christmas Coloring Book For Kids
Heaven Fair Press
Christmas Coloring Book, Christmas Coloring Books Bulk, christmas coloring books for children. 50 Pages 8.5"x 11" Puzzle Art Activities Book for Boys and Girls Ages 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 Years Old Beautiful Pages to Color.Christmas coloring book for boys, girls, and kids who enjoy Christmas celebration
Christmas Coloring Books For Kids Bulk
Heaven Fair Press
Christmas Coloring Books For Kids Bulk, Christmas Coloring Book. 50 Story Paper Pages. 8.5 in x 11 in Cover.
Christmas in Camelot
Mary Pope Osborne
The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! When Jack and Annie receive an invitation to spend Christmas Eve in Camelot—a magical place that exists only in myth and fantasy—they know they are in for their biggest adv
Christmas in Germany
Kristin Thoennes
An overview of the symbols, celebrations, decorations, food, and songs that are part of Christmas in Germany.
Christmas Tapestry
Patricia Polacco
When a leak ruins the sacristy wall in his father’s church, Jonathan Jefferson Weeks thinks Christmas Eve service will be ruined. Luckily he and his father find a beautiful tapestry, perfect for covering the damaged wall and giving the church a festive look! But then, an old Jewish woman recognizes
CIRCLE OF DAYS
Genre
This imaginative novel weaves together elements of time travel and magical realism to create a captivating journey that explores the cyclical nature of time and the power of imagination. Young reader...
CITY OF CLANS
Genre
This middle-grade novel presents a compelling exploration of societal structures through the lens of a divided city where different clans navigate complex relationships and power dynamics. Young read...
Clara and Davie
Patricia Polacco
From the bestselling author, the true story of young Clara Barton and the big brother who supported and encouraged her in the face of adversity. Animals and flowers were Clara’s best friends. She had a special way with critters and found joy in the beauty that sprang from the soil. But whenever Clar
Classic Star Wars
Larry Weinberg
Rebels assist Princess Leia in breaking free from an evil empire which is controlling the galaxy.
CLEMENTINE
a squadron of girls who patrol the perimeter, led by a figure called the Gardener. But stability feels strange to this group after the harrowing experiences they’ve endured. Clem struggles to feel at ease, even with her girlfriend, Ricca, there to ground her. Olivia, a new mother, is floundering. Fen is acting suspiciously distant. Amid this uncertainty, something unthinkable happens, leaving Clem crushed. Seeing her vulnerable state, the Gardener offers her a new path forward—but it comes with a price. When she learns that the Gardener may not have the community’s best interests at heart, Clementine must gather her determination to protect those she cares about. The citizens of Nuuk speak Greenlandic and Danish, and Clementine has medium\u002Dtoned skin and wavy black hair. Walden’s hand\u002Ddrawn style feels both elaborate and effortless, playing with light and shadow to enhance her storytelling. Like the other volumes, this series finale crafts an allegory from the horrors of the post\u002Dapocalyptic world, exploring themes of power, trauma, survivor’s guilt, and love in times of darkness."
This poignant middle-grade novel introduces readers to an unforgettable third-grader navigating the challenges of school, friendship, and family with remarkable wit and resilience. Through a series o...
Clifford's First Halloween
Norman Bridwell
Emily Elizabeth and Clifford celebrate Halloween! It's Clifford's first Halloween, and Emily Elizabeth dresses him up as the cutest little ghost ever. Clifford wants to try everything: trick-or-treating, candy apples, and homemade haunted houses. Discover Halloween with everyone's favorite red puppy
Climate Change and Urban Children
Sheridan Bartlett
This comprehensive resource examines the unique vulnerabilities and resilience of young city dwellers facing environmental challenges, offering crucial insights for urban planning and child developme...
Climate Change For Kids
Kupcake Gallery
'Climate Change For Kids' is an easy book to read for both parents and children who want to learn and discover about climate change, planet earth and how to help save our earth. This book also covers what causes climate change and how simple changes to our lifestyle and daily activities can help slo
CLOWN TOWN
former MP Peter Judd to do his bidding. Nothing untoward about that, of course, but this time, Judd’s demands, backed by a compromising tape recording, are more pressing than usual. So Diana reconvenes the Brains Trust—Al Hawke, Avril Potts, Daisy Wessex, and their ex\u002Dboss Charles Cornell Stamoran—whose last assignment was to serve as the contact for psychopathic IRA informant Dougie Malone while turning a blind eye to his multiple rapes and murders, which were really none of the Crown’s business. Taverner’s new assignment for the Brains Trust is the assassination of Judd. Since all these developments are filtered through the riotously cynical lens of Herron’s imagination, nothing goes as planned, and when the smoke clears, the fatalities don’t include Judd. Now that Judd knows he has as much reason to fear Taverner as she does to fear him, Lamb offers to broker a peace meeting between them which Slough House computer geek Roddy Ho will keep secret by knocking out 37 security cameras around Taverner’s dwelling. What could possibly go wrong?"
THE NINTH BOOK IN THE SERIES BEHIND SLOW HORSES, AN APPLE ORIGINAL SERIES NOW STREAMING ON APPLE TV+ Jackson Lamb and the bad spies of Slough House are caught in a deadly battle between MI5's secret past and its murky future in this gripping, hilarious, and heartbreaking thriller by Mick Herron, “th
Coding Concepts for Kids
Randy Lynn
Coding for kids without a computer--an offline skill-building book for ages 5 to 7 Coding helps kids develop analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and beyond! In this exciting guide to coding for kids, your child will discover the core concepts of coding through colorful games and activiti
Coding for Kids in easy steps
Mike McGrath
Coding for Kids in easy steps shows how to: · create web pages using HTML (HyperText Markup Language) · add style to web pages using CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) · make interactive web pages using JavaScript programming Coding for Kids in easy steps has an easy-to-follow style that demonstrates codi
Coding for Kids Scratch
Leo Garner
✓ Do you want to learn a new and valuable skill that will help you become more tech-savvy? If yes, you might find coding to be particularly appealing as it has a bit of everything for everyone, involving creativity, logic, art, math, architecture, and problem-solving through the use of computer soft
Coding for Kids: Python
Adrienne B. Tacke
Games and activities that teach kids ages 10+ to code with Python Learning to code isn't as hard as it sounds—you just have to get started! Coding for Kids: Python starts kids off right with 50 fun, interactive activities that teach them the basics of the Python programming language. From learning t
COFFIN MOON
Name (2024), Rosson returns with an even grungier throwback, dressed up as a vampire\u002Dinfested road novel. In December 1975, just outside Portland, Oregon, roughneck bartender Duane Minor knows he’s on thin ice. His wife, Heidi, a college student who dreams of becoming a writer, is none too pleased with his PTSD and burgeoning drinking problem. Duane is managing to just hold down his in\u002Dlaws’ bar, the Last Call Tavern, but he knows something funny is going on with the business. Meanwhile, Heidi and Duane are both trying to connect with Heidi’s 13\u002Dyear\u002Dold niece, Julia, who was reluctantly sent to them after her mother murdered her stepfather. It’s a rough scene made worse when Duane has a bad run\u002Din at the bar one night with a bunch of bikers led by one John Varley. After the century\u002Dold Varley viciously dismembers both Heidi and her parents, Duane and Julia hit the road seeking vengeance. For horror fans, this is closer to crime fiction than loftier vampire fare—think Richard Lange’s terrific outlier Rovers (2021) or From Dusk Till Dawn in lieu of tortured immortals in velvet capes. Julia’s character takes a dramatic turn after they encounter a sanctuary dubbed the Children’s Museum, led by an ancient, lonely creature called Adeline. Even as he and Julia navigate this bizarre subculture, Duane’s defining characteristic remains the conflict between his inner demons and his outer ones. “You want that man to come forward, that killer I was, but I’ll drown if I do it. I’ll die,” he swears. Meanwhile, John Varley and his psychotic “thrall” leave a bloody trail across the country, chased by one broken man and a little girl with nothing but half a dozen silver bullets to their names."
This chilling YA thriller plunges readers into a world of ancient prophecies and modern-day peril, where a lunar cycle dictates the fate of a small town gripped by supernatural forces. The narrative ...
Coloring Book for Kids
Vincent Noot
Boys Coloring Book (Coloring Books, Kids Coloring Books, Coloring Book for Children, Boys Coloring Books)A cute coloring book for boys! The Kindle version of this book is just to show you what you get when you buy the physical book. Join in the fun as you color the images from the "Find the Cutes" b
Coloring Books for Kids Ages 8-12
Creative Color
This book is great for all age groups young beginners to older adults! It has a very nice variety of pages to color, and the amount of detail is perfect. Not too little like a kids coloring book, but not too much like the most extreme adult coloring books. It's perfect from professional artist for k
Coloring Pages for Kids (Jumbo Coloring Book )
Speedy Publishing LLC
Coloring books offer endless hours of entertainment for children of all ages. The Jumbo Coloring Book offers even more fun. Children love the over sized pictures of people and animals. They are able to choose the colors they want and create giant pictures that they can be proud of. The jumbo colorin
Come Over to My House
Dr. Seuss
This delightful Dr. Seuss book has come back—with a brand new look! A great choice for beginning readers as well as for read-alouds, the message of the book—that kids are the same all over the world—is as true today as it was 50 years ago. This multi-cultural Beginner Book about home and friendship
Complete Adventures of Peter Rabbit and Friends
Beatrix Potter
This complete collection brings together all the classic woodland adventures that have captivated generations of readers, following the mischievous Peter Rabbit as he ventures into Mr. McGregor's gar...
Complete Book of Grade 3
Thinking Kids
Reinforce your third grader's essential skills with the Complete Book of Grade 3. With the colorful lessons in this workbook, your child will strengthen skills that include reading comprehension, sentence types, contractions, and the order of operations. --The Complete Book series provides a dynamic
Complete Writing For Children Course
Clémentine Beauvais
Designed to take you from the moment you first put pen to paper to the point at which you are ready to start contacting publishers (or uploading an ebook file), this is the most important book on writing children's books you'll ever read. It introduces you to the craft of writing for children, the a
Computer Coding for Kids
Carol Vorderman
Python programming and Scratch are a doddle to learn with this easy and colourful guide to coding for kids. Just follow the simple steps and you'll be writing programs in no time. With more than 250,000 copies sold worldwide, Computer Coding for Kids is perfect for beginners of all ages. It starts w
COMRADES IN ART
the Artists International Association, which formed in London in 1933 and took as its mission the “Unity of Artists against Fascism and War and the Suppression of Culture.” Its founders included several artists who had been to the Soviet Union and returned to England inspired by the mutual support among artists in that country. Fearful of the growing threat of fascism throughout Europe, they proclaimed that “now was the time for their generation of artists to organize” in order “to serve shared political goals through their art” and support progressive causes. Focusing on the activities of the AIA from 1933 to 1943, Friend investigates similar organizations outside of England: the International Bureau of Revolutionary Artists in Moscow, for example, and in the U.S., the John Reed Clubs, the Unemployed Artists Group, the Public Works of Art Project, and the American Artists’ Congress. The AIA forged connections with these groups as it grew to become an increasingly visible force in British culture, producing publications and mounting exhibitions, many to raise funds for combatants in Spain and Russia. In its first year, membership tripled\u003B the roster included Julian and Quentin Bell, Augustus John, Henry Moore, and art critics Herbert Read and Kenneth Clark, along with scores of other painters, sculptors, writers, and illustrators whose work appears in the book’s more than 200 illustrations. Many contributors to the AIA’s efforts were 20th\u002Dcentury stars, such as Picasso, who sent his Guernica to be exhibited in London\u003B muralist Diego Rivera\u003B surrealists Joan Miró and Paul Klee\u003B Ben Shahn\u003B and Virginia and Leonard Woolf, who supported the organization. A biographical appendix identifies less familiar participants."
This compelling history of the Artists International Association delivers a powerful exploration of art as activism during the turbulent 1930s, when creative professionals united against the rising t...
CONFRONTING EVIL
Judeo\u002DChristian standards, Genghis was the devil incarnate, but the Mongols apparently liked him just fine. O’Reilly holds that Mao Zedong was history’s worst mass murderer, “although his evil role model, Genghis Khan, might have surpassed him.” Naturally, while ticking down a rogue’s gallery that includes a few Judeo\u002DChristian figures, O’Reilly tries to own liberals: The Obama administration “does little to halt the Crimea aggression,” encouraging Vladimir Putin to invade Ukraine, while Ayatollah Khomeini makes Jimmy Carter his plaything, and so on."
This powerful exploration of evil's nature and manifestations offers young readers a thoughtful framework for understanding darkness in the world, from historical atrocities to contemporary moral cha...
Consider Love
Sandra Boynton
From the sentimental to the soulful, this book explores, in absolutely no depth whatsoever (yet with a number of lively and perhaps profound illustrations), the many and curious modes of love. Also it rhymes. This lovely volume is a terrific gifty object (hey, have you ever tried to write book jacke
Contemporary Children's and Young Adult Literature
Charlotte Beyer
This book explores contemporary children’s and young adult novels writing back to history and oppression. Divided into three distinct yet interconnected parts, this thematic study analyses selected novels from across the globe, drawing on current critical debates to investigate how these narratives
Continents, Oceans and Hemispheres
Baby Professor
Use this book to better see the world. Travel through its continents, oceans and hemispheres. Learn some interesting facts, especially information on their similarities and differences. Study carefully the cultures and traditions in different regions of the Earth, too. Knowledge on geography and cul
Cookie's Week
Cindy Ward
An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists! "This is a perfect choice for very young children, and extra-large print makes it even more accessible." —Publisher's Weekly One of Tomie's most popular young picture books, this charming story about Cookie the cat makes a perfect read along. With its bright
Coretta Scott King and the Story Behind the Coretta Scott King Award
John Bankston
Profiles Coretta Scott King, whose efforts in carrying on her husband's civil rights work led her to establish the Coretta Scott King Award, which celebrates African-American writers and illustrators.
Corn-Farm Boy
Lois Lenski
An Iowa farm boy longs to quit school and join his dad working the land Dick comes home from school early and tells his mother he was sent home with a stomachache. She puts him to bed and tells him to get some sleep, but Dick can’t shut his eyes for a second. All his life he’s wanted to be a farmer—
Counting & Sequencing, Ages 3 - 6
Spectrum
This is where the learning begins! Counting & Sequencing introduces numbers 0 to 20 one at a time through pictures, rhymes, and stories, so children can master counting each number before moving on. The fun activities help children recognize and count numbers 0 to 20 while also developing their sequ
Counting Butterflies 1-2-3
Brian Enslow
"Learn about bugs, and counting to ten"--
COVEN OF ANDROMEDA
Genre
This spellbinding fantasy novel introduces readers to a secret sisterhood of young witches navigating the treacherous waters of magic, friendship, and self-discovery. When ancient powers awaken and t...
Cows and Holly
Sandra Boynton
Oh joy! Cows and Holly is a sparkling new Sandra Boynton Christmas album for everyone everywhere—plus illustrated songbook! Zooey Deschanel, Lyle Lovett, Yo-Yo Ma, Patti LuPone, Raúl Esparza, Patrick Warburton, Fountains of Wayne’s Chris Collingwood, Linda Eder, Stuart Duncan, Viktor Krauss, and man
Cozy
Jan Brett
A New York Times Bestseller! A group of clever animals find an unusual but warm and furry home during Alaska's long winter in Jan Brett's newest snowy adventure. Cozy is the softest musk ox in Alaska, with the warmest fur you ever did feel. When a storm hits while he's separated from his family, he
Cozy in Love
Jan Brett
This lovable companion to Jan Brett's instant New York Times bestselling winter classic, Cozy, shows that kindness and cleverness can capture a heart. After losing a test of strength to another musk ox in his herd, Cozy is convinced he’ll never impress his crush, Lofti. But while he’s sulking, he le
Crack in the Code! (Minecraft Stonesword Saga #1)
Nick Eliopulos
Get ready for next great adventure in the only official Minecraft chapter book series! Based on the most popular video game of all time, this all-new chapter book series takes a group of intrepid Minecraft players deeper into the game than ever before. Someone--or something--has turned the Evoker Ki
Craft Lab for Kids
Stephanie Corfee
Through 52 fun, customizable crafts activities, Craft Lab for Kids promotes creativity and hands-on making for kids age 8 and up.
Crafts from Your Favorite Children's Songs
Kathy Ross
Provides directions for creating puppets, games, jewelry, toys, and other projects related to such favorite children's songs as "Old MacDonald Had a Farm, " "The Eensy, Weensy Spider, " and "Rock-a-bye-Baby."
Crafts from Your Favorite Children's Stories
Kathy Ross
Crafts that convert a story into a hands-on experience are a wonderful way to involve young readers and listeners. Making a Pinocchio whose nose actually grows, staging a race between the tortoise and the hare, or sending Peter Pan flying through the air will definitely enhance the fun of story hour
Creative Crafts for Clever Kids
Loralyn Radcliffe
90 hands-on activities that have easy-to-follow directions.
Crispin: The End of Time
Avi
As long as I could keep myself out of bondage, I would be true to Bear's teaching. And so it was that beyond all else, I was determined to keep my freedom. After the death of their beloved mentor, Bear, Crispin and Troth are more desperate than ever, wandering the desolate French countryside, where
CROOKS
the rules.” So says small\u002Dtime criminal Raymond “Buddy” Mercurio as he rises through the ranks of the Vegas mob and courts and marries Lillian Ott, a glamorous salesgirl and nimble pickpocket. Ten years and four kids later, they’re on top of the world when Buddy gets a midnight phone call: “Go.” They escape a shootout and retreat to Lillian’s hometown of Oklahoma City. With another baby on the way, it seems like a place where they can lie low “till [they] get back on [their] feet.” Then, a comedy of errors during a restaurant robbery elevates Buddy as a local hero, and he capitalizes on his celebrity by opening up a disco that becomes a surprising hit. Gangsters be gangsters, though, and when one of his investors discovers Buddy’s skimming from the profits, it looks like it could be time to cut and run—until he realizes it’s his wife behind the takedown. After a chase, a gunshot, and a heavy kiss in the freezing rain, they make up (in full view of the children). The rest of the novel follows each of the five children and the effect of their unconventional upbringing on their own choices and paths in life. From beautiful idiot hustler Jeremy to restless adrenaline chaser Tallulah to staid and earnest mob enforcer Ray to tight\u002Dlaced strategic planner Alice and lonely writer Piggy, they’re all shaped by their criminal parents in different ways. They also move in and out of each other’s stories in appealing ways, emphasizing their loyal bonds even as they keep getting pulled back into their own versions of criminality. As is almost always true in anthology\u002Dstyle works, some stories are more engaging and effective than others, but Berney continues to expand the genre of Western noir with style, humor, and a deep understanding of human frailty and flaw."
This gritty crime thriller plunges readers into the high-stakes world of professional heists and the complex moral codes of those who operate outside the law. The narrative follows a crew of skilled ...
Crossing Textual Boundaries in International Children’s Literature
Lance Weldy
“As the first part of the title indicates, my interest in looking at intertextuality and transformation still maintains a prominent place throughout this book as well. If we believe that ‘no text is an island,’ then we will understand that the relationships between and within texts across the years
CROSSING THE CACTUS
laying out the “three key ingredients” for commercialization—great ideas, great people, and capital—and argues that good ideas are abundant everywhere, but management and funding deserts prevent them from growing. Section 2 offers a pragmatic blueprint for building an ecosystem in resource\u002Dlimited environments: identifying clusters, attracting talent, raising capital, and navigating political barriers, all illustrated with ample real\u002Dlife examples. Section 3 grounds these principles in case studies of success and failure, showing patterns that work (and don’t work) beyond the coasts. Blivin draws on decades of experience managing venture funds in the Southeast U.S., New Mexico, and Northwest Europe, showing how injecting early\u002Dstage capital, convening ecosystems, and targeted recruitment can catalyze lasting regional impact. He emphasizes that by securing two of the three ingredients—most accessibly, ideas and capital, though throwing in a ski trip might not hurt, either—hinterland regions can then attract experienced management. Engineering the right conditions works better than waiting for Silicon Valley–magic to migrate. Blivin’s writing is a clear, informed, and well\u002Dorganized. He avoids jargon without oversimplifying, making the material accessible to economic developers, investors, and founders. The book’s regional\u002Ddevelopment focus might narrow its direct applicability for those in established hubs. But the case studies are all\u002Daround practical, offering sober takes on why companies falter and how ecosystems stall. At times, the “three ingredients” mantra can feel reductive, but it reinforces the core takeaway: commercializing a startup outside Silicon Valley is possible but requires its own playbook. "
This gripping survival adventure follows a young protagonist's harrowing journey through a treacherous desert landscape after a catastrophic vehicle breakdown. With only limited supplies and the rele...
Crossword Puzzles for Kids
Lena Bidden
This engaging activity book offers young puzzlers a wonderful introduction to word games with carefully crafted crossword puzzles designed specifically for developing minds. Each puzzle features age-...
Crow Call
Lois Lowry
Nine-year-old Liz accompanies the stranger who is her father, just returned from the war, when he goes hunting for crows in Pennsylvania farmland.
CRY OUT LOUD
Genre
This powerful collection of poetry gives voice to the raw emotions and complex experiences of teenage life, tackling everything from first heartbreak and friendship struggles to identity formation an...
CTHULHU FHCON
Jones, based around the work of H.P. Lovecraft." />
This eldritch horror adventure plunges readers into a chilling world where ancient cosmic entities threaten reality itself, channeling the unsettling atmosphere of Lovecraftian mythos into a fast-pac...
Culturing the Child, 1690-1914
Mitzi Myers
Utilizing new historicist, feminist, and cultural studies critiques, this collection of essays provides new perspectives on early children's literary texts and the work of children's literature scholar Mitzi Myers (1939-2001).
Curious George Bigger and Smaller Lift-The-Flap Board Book
Margret Rey
Curious George is curious about size and many other things. The fold-out pages in this book illustrate concepts such as big, bigger, and biggest.
DAEMON PROTOCOL
his side, life was good. But when Castor starts guiding its own development and Promethean founding partner Robert Hayes suddenly dies of cardiac arrest, the future of the company becomes uncertain. When Regillus Global offers to buy the firm out and expand it into different markets, it seems like a saving grace. However, as Daniel adapts to the new company structure and direction, he soon finds himself troubled that Promethean’s original vision has been sidetracked. Then irregularities occur in Castor’s systems, indicating that something is very wrong\u003B soon, the situation results in lives being lost in the name of corporate success. Spears’ speculative novel features a large cast of characters and sector\u002Dspecific jargon (“When utilizing Shor’s Algorithm on the quantum chip, the encryption key’s period happened to match the number of physical qubits available to me,” notes Jimini, an AI built from Castor’s code, at one point), but readers will be carried along by the action\u002Dpacked, suspenseful narrative. It’s a disturbingly realistic thriller, as well\u003B as Daniel’s work demands increase, and he pours even more of himself into his work, his family life begins to suffer, and as he uncovers a web of power, deception, and greed, he must find a way to control the seemingly uncontrollable. The author has also clearly drawn on his professional experience as a software engineer to craft the story’s finer technical details, adding to its complexity and feeling of authenticity."
This gripping science fiction thriller plunges readers into a high-stakes world where advanced technology and human consciousness collide, exploring the dangerous consequences of a digital protocol d...
Daisy Gets Lost
Chris Raschka
"A must for Daisy fans everywhere," declares School Library Journal in a starred review. With the same emotional intensity that he brought to his New York Times bestselling, New York Times Best Illustrated, and Caldecott Medal-winning picture book A Ball for Daisy, Raschka has created a story that e
Daisy the Bulldog - Early Reader - Children's Picture Books
Dena Dee
Daisy the Bulldog - Early Reader - Children's Picture Books
Daredevil Park
Sara Compton
A large-print edition Choose Your Own Adventure series.
DARK PYRAMID
Genre
This gripping middle-grade adventure plunges readers into a shadowy world of ancient Egyptian curses and supernatural threats, where a group of young explorers must decipher hieroglyphic clues to sur...
DARK RENAISSANCE
dint of brains and energy, moved to Cambridge, where he distinguished himself in Latin learning, found himself recruited into a network of intelligence officers for Queen Elizabeth, and then, at age 29, was mysteriously murdered in a bar fight. At the heart of Greenblatt’s book, though, is not just a familiar story but a new argument: that it was really Marlowe, rather than Shakespeare, who lit the flame under the literary Renaissance of Elizabethan England and, furthermore, that it was Marlowe’s brilliant schooling (rather than any lived experience) that fed his verbal imagination. Acting and action were everywhere in Marlowe’s world, and Greenblatt implies that it was his work as a spy that gave him an added sense of what it meant to perform. Marlowe “entered a world in which virtually everyone was in disguise, and it was fantastically difficult to know whom to trust. These professional role\u002Dplayers, operatives supremely gifted at inspiring confidence, whispered what one most hoped to hear and made one want to relax, open up, and reveal the truth.” Greenblatt is describing the world of Elizabethan espionage, but he could well be talking about the power of the theater to make us open up, relax, and reveal the truth. In the end, Marlowe “made it possible to write in a new way about violence, ambition, greed, and desire. He offered poetic liberation.” In his hands, “the expressive power of the English language took a great leap forward.” In Greenblatt’s hands, literary scholarship, too, has taken a great leap forward."
This gripping historical fantasy plunges readers into a shadowy alternate Europe where alchemy works, forbidden knowledge lurks in forgotten libraries, and the great artists of the era wield powers f...
Dark Sparkle Tea and Other Bedtime Poems
Tim Brian Myers
A collection of rhymes shares sweet, silly, touching poems about the bedtime shenanigans of smelly baby skunks or electric-guitar-playing hamsters with sleepy listeners.
DARK SQUARES
chess but by alcohol and drugs. Rensch detours regularly to deliver a history of chess and the contemporary game largely controlled (i.e., financed) by the USSR until the 1990s, when even celebrity grandmasters barely earned travel expenses. Then came computers, the internet, and more media attention, which produced bigger prizes, plus the rise of cell phones, which facilitated cheating. Readers will sympathize with the author’s struggles but likely perk up when in 2008 he encounters two entrepreneurs operating an early internet chess site whose knowledge of serious competitive chess remained at the amateur level. He persuaded them to add features, programs, competitions, and the technology that ultimately promoted chess.com to its dominant position. During these years, the author writes of victories in his personal life, too, overcoming marital problems and escaping the influence of the cult."
This gripping psychological thriller plunges readers into a world where a seemingly innocent online game called "Dark Squares" begins to manipulate reality itself, blurring the lines between digital ...
Darkening Skies
Jerry B. Jenkins
The Tribulation Force stuggles to stay clear of the Global Community as another judgment rocks the world.
Darkness of Dragons (Wings of Fire #10)
Tui T. Sutherland
An ancient evil, a terrible prophecy -- and five dragonets who could save the world . . . Don't miss the most thrilling adventure yet in the New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series! Qibli knows Darkstalker must be stopped. And he knows he could stop him -- if he had magic. With even a sliver
Daughter of the Deep (Indies Signed Edition)
Rick Riordan
This thrilling underwater adventure follows a young heroine who discovers her true heritage lies with a legendary civilization beneath the waves, plunging her into a high-stakes mission to protect a ...
Dav Pilkey
Kelli L. Hicks
"Presents the life and career of Dav Pilkey, including his childhood, education, and milestones as a best selling children's author"--Provided by publisher.
Day and Night (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1/Co-Reader)
Shira Evans
During the day, the sun shines, birds tweet, and bees buzz. Earth is awake! But what happens at night? The moon -- and a whole new group of animals come out to play! Adult and child readers can cuddle up and read aloud and learn together in this new "you read, I read" co-reader format, vetted by ear
DAYBREAK
Cog’s inhaling his homemade cornets, Marcus offers to make them lunch the next day—and soon, he’s making them lunch every Thursday. The two start spending more time together. Clueless about Marcus’ interest, candid, sincere Cog inadvertently stokes his affection. Cog’s best friend, Toma, however, is not so clueless and encourages Cog to set a firm boundary. But it turns out that Cog doesn’t really mind Marcus’ attention. This slice\u002Dof\u002Dlife rom\u002Dcom explores the feeling of being in the throes of a first crush. The fun, colorful, and dynamic artistic style suits the lighthearted vibe. However, the plot consists of a series of cute, loosely connected moments, resulting in underdeveloped characters and thin worldbuilding\u003B the latter is exemplified by the book’s unclear setting. The Black\u002Dpresenting leads are surrounded by a racially diverse cast at a school that has Japanese influences, but without a cultural anchor, some of the characters’ behavior and reactions feel unclear. Rather than the characters themselves driving the narrative, the need to maintain the tension of their unrevealed feelings is central, making the story sometimes feels contrived. Nevertheless, those seeking a straightforward, queer cotton\u002Dcandy romance likely won’t mind. Readers familiar with manga iconography will notice clues to the leads’ feelings."
This powerful young adult novel follows a diverse group of teens navigating the complexities of identity, friendship, and self-discovery during a transformative summer experience. The narrative weave...
DAYBREAKER
Sousa’s rich, luminous colors, beautifully showcase the Philippines’ diverse landscapes as well as various cultural elements. Inspired by Filipino mythology and folklore, Tadiar incorporates Baybayin, a centuries\u002Dold Filipino script, and the culture of the Indigenous peoples who live in the mountains."
This dark fantasy novel plunges readers into a world divided between eternal day and endless night, where a young apprentice must harness forbidden magic to prevent a celestial cataclysm. The narrati...
DEAD CENTER
Genre
This gripping thriller plunges readers into the high-stakes world of a teenage forensic investigator who becomes the prime suspect in a murder she's trying to solve. When a body is discovered at the ...
Dead End in Norvelt
Jack Gantos
Dead End in Norvelt is the winner of the Newbery Medal for best contribution to children's literature and the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction! Melding the entirely true and the wildly fictional, Dead End in Norvelt is a novel about an incredible two months for a kid named Jack Gantos, whos
DEADWOOD
Genre
This gritty western thriller plunges readers into the lawless world of a 19th-century mining town where survival depends on quick wits and faster triggers. Genre masterfully captures the raw atmosphe...
DEALING WITH THE DEAD
thrilling, one-of-a-kind encounters." />
This gripping collection of paranormal encounters delivers exactly what its title promises—unforgettable stories of brushes with the afterlife that will captivate young readers fascinated by ghost st...
DEAR JACKIE
typing herself a fake love letter on Jabari’s old typewriter—but her scheme causes more problems than it solves. With lively, expressive art and the creative use of typewritten narration boxes to reflect Jackie’s unspoken thoughts, this graphic novel captures the cringey, confusing mess of early adolescence. A diverse cast of side characters brings depth to a story that champions self\u002Dacceptance and individuality. Jackie and her family appear Black, and Milo presents East Asian."
This powerful collection of letters to baseball legend Jackie Robinson offers young readers a unique window into his enduring legacy and the profound impact he had on American society. Through heartf...
Dear Mr. Henshaw
Beverly Cleary
Newbery Medal Winner * Teachers’ Top 100 Books for Children * ALA Notable Children’s Book Beverly Cleary’s timeless Newbery Medal-winning book explores difficult topics like divorce, insecurity, and bullying through the thoughts and emotions of a sixth-grade boy as he writes to his favorite author,
Dear Mr. Henshaw (Spanish edition)
Beverly Cleary
Cuando Leigh Botts envía a su escritor preferido una extensa lista de preguntas, el Señor Henshaw le responde con otra lista de preguntas. Al principio, Leigh se enoja muchísimo pero cuando termina de responderle, se da cuenta de que en papel se puede expresar de una forma que jamás se hubiera atrev
DEATH AT A HIGHLAND WEDDING
the boorish Austrian gamekeeper and his mantraps, which, to Mallory’s fury, have wounded a Scottish wildcat and killed its mother. During a walk, Mallory, Gray, and McCreadie find part of a butchered deer and then the body of Cranston’s friend Ezra Sinclair wearing Cranston’s coat. When the inexperienced and opinionated local constable arrests Cranston, the investigative trio intervene. Was Sinclair or Cranston the target for murder? And is the killer a disgruntled local or one of their own friends?"
When a wedding guest turns up dead at a lavish Scottish estate, the picturesque celebration transforms into a high-stakes investigation where ancient clan rivalries and buried secrets refuse to stay ...
DEATH OF A POP STAR
Genre
This gritty YA thriller plunges readers into the high-stakes world of fame, following the shocking murder of a beloved pop icon and the dark secrets that surface in its wake. The narrative masterfull...
DEATH TO ORDER
the CIA and other American intelligence agencies and, more recently, Vladimir Putin’s use of assassination to silence his political opponents."
This gritty thriller plunges readers into a high-stakes world of covert operations and moral ambiguity, where a shadowy organization offers assassination services to the highest bidder. The narrative...
Death Weavers
Brandon Mull
Includes an excerpt from Fablehaven Adventure book 1: Dragonwatch.
Deenie
Judy Blume
Originally published by Bradbury Press in 1973.
Deeper
Roderick Gordon
As Will continues to look for his lost father in the underground world he has found, he discovers an evil plot that will harm the world above.
DEEPWATER CREEK
Genre
A gripping survival story unfolds when a group of teenagers on a camping trip find their idyllic weekend shattered by a catastrophic flash flood, forcing them to rely on their wits and each other to ...
Delaware at Christmas
DuPont and other local employers, and ubiquitous “Christmas in July” sales among stores in coastal towns.The book’s nostalgic style may not appeal to more academically minded readers, but its upbeat, inclusive approach reflects the holiday season at its joyous best. A major highlight of the book is its use of full\u002Dcolor, festive illustrations and images of photos, paintings, magazine covers, and other holiday ephemera, many of which are in the public domain. Tabler has authored three other works on Delaware history, and he clearly has a firm understanding of the state’s unique place in American culture\u003B he also fruitfully draws on primary source material from more than two dozen of the state’s archives, museums, universities, and historical societies. The work’s only drawback is its oversized back matter, “Chapter Continuations,” which offers additional exposition on the topics in each chapter. This information is often diverting, but the section comprises more than a third of the book’s total length and ultimately makes for a disjointed read. Readers who are looking for a history of Scandinavian Christmas observance, for instance, will not only need to read the book’s opening chapter, but also multiple pages of additional information in the final section that’s longer than the initial chapter itself. Still, despite this editorial misstep, the book is a beautifully crafted and colorful work."
Delaware at Christmas uncovers the rich and surprising ways Delawareans have celebrated the holiday season across four centuries. From colonial-era customs brought by Swedish, Dutch, and English settlers to modern multicultural observances, this book blends history, folklore, and festive tradition i
Developmental Speech-Language Training through Music for Children
Hayoung A. Lim
The complete guide to Dr. Lim's highly effective 'Developmental Speech-Language Training through Music' (DSLM). It covers a theoretical foundation, the latest research, clinical implications of DSLM protocols, explanations of specific interventions and the application of DSLM to Applied Behavior Ana
DEVIL IN THE PALE MOONLIGHT
an addiction to a virtual\u002Dreality game called “the Siv,” in which players are promised a way to escape from their troubles (in reality, becoming half\u002Dvegetated slaves to the game’s economy). Enter Tomahawk “Hawk” O’Murtaugh, a construction worker who, at the novel’s outset, quickly loses both his father and his good friend Cezare in rapid succession. The back\u002Dto\u002Dback deaths send Hawk reeling into the world of the Siv, both as a distraction and as a way to understand the blight to which so many of his fellow countrymen, most notably his grandfather, are addicted. Once inside the game, Hawk discovers that his grandfather left him an inconceivably huge inheritance and was in fact one of the game’s founding designers. Determined to use his grandfather’s complicated legacy for good, Hawk sets out to liberate the masses enslaved by the game—a tall order, especially considering a ruthless serial killer is also making his way through the Siv, with his virtual victims perishing in the real world, too. Anderson’s novel deftly captures the strange anomie of living in a tech\u002Ddriven world, as described by Hawk shortly after first engaging with the Siv: “I feel like I just jumped off a diving board into a swimming pool and somehow landed in the middle of the ocean.” While the narrative is set 95 years into the future, its problems are recognizable echoes of present\u002Dday issues. There is a lot to keep track of here—from the politics, to the future tech, to the characters themselves—but the plot is snappy and likely to keep readers on Hawk’s side as he tries to rescue civilization from itself."
This supernatural thriller plunges readers into a world where ancient evil awakens in a quiet town, forcing a group of teens to confront a malevolent force that preys on their deepest fears. The atmo...
DIARY OF A NATURE NERD
Genre
This engaging nature journal offers young readers a vibrant window into the natural world through the eyes of a curious protagonist who documents everything from backyard insects to seasonal changes....
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Box of Books (9 11 plus DIY)
Jeff Kinney
Books nine through eleven in Jeff Kinney's bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series (The Long Haul, Old School, and Double Down), along with The Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself Book, are now available together in a specially designed collectible boxed set.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Box of Books 5-8
Jeff Kinney
Dive into the hilarious and heartwarming world of Greg Heffley with this ebook collection, featuring books 5 through 8 of the beloved bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney. Perfect for both new readers and longtime fans, this collection includes: * The Ugly Truth: Greg faces the awk
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Diper Överlöde (Book 17)
Jeff Kinney
In Diper Överlöde, book 17 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley is finding out that the road to fame and glory comes with some hard knocks. When he decides to tag along with his brother Rodrick's band, Löded Diper, Greg doesn't realize
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down (Book 11)
Jeff Kinney
It's the eleventh book in the bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series! The pressure's really piling up on Greg Heffley. His mom thinks video games are turning his brain to mush, so she wants her son to put down the controller and explore his 'creative side'. As if that's not scary enough, Halloween'
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck
Jeff Kinney
Greg Heffley's on a losing streak. His best friend, Rowley Jefferson, has ditched him, and finding new friends in middle school is proving to be a tough task. To change his fortunes, Greg decides to take a leap of faith and turn his decisions over to chance. Will a roll of the dice turn things aroun
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck (Book 8)
Jeff Kinney
Everyone's favourite wimpy kid is back for his eighth appearance in Jeff Kinney's world-famous series. Get stuck in to Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck to find out what scrapes Greg Heffley has gotten himself into this time! Mom's always saying that friends will come and go but family is forever. Wel
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: NO BRAINER
Jeff Kinney
From award-winning creator Felicita Sala comes a whimsical adventure about a child who's determined to recover all his misplaced belongings, wherever they may be A baseball cap. A special sweater covered in dogs. A marble collection. The baseball cap, again. Pablo just can't stop losing his things:
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (Book 2)
Jeff Kinney
In the second book of Jeff Kinney's bestselling series, team up with Greg Heffley once again, this time to try and take on his big brother. As you can guess, it doesn't work out too well... Rodrick actually got a hold of my LAST journal a few weeks back, and it was a disaster. But don't even get me
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul
Jeff Kinney
Greg Heffley and his family hit the road in author-illustrator Jeff Kinney's latest installment in the phenomenal bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series.
Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?
Dr. Seuss
Dr. Seuss's irrepressible optimism is front and center in Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are? The perfect send-off for grads getting ready to venture off into the world! "When you think things are bad, when you feel sour and blue,when you start to get mad . . .you should do what I do!" So begins
Dinosaur and Other Prehistoric Creatures Atlas
DK
Journey back in time and find out where dinosaurs roamed. This unique children's atlas explores each continent, revealing fossil sites and stories on every map. This atlas is packed with maps of early Earth and more than 40 profiles of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals. Stare down a T-Rex in N
Dinosaur Dig (eBook)
Dana McMillan
Charts, time lines, diagrams, models they make themselves, dramatized stories, maps and much more will help students discover what dinosaurs looked like, what they ate and when and where they lived. They'll also learn about dinosaur hunters (paleontologists) and what they do, including some impressi
Dinosaur Dioramas to Cut and Assemble
Matthew Kalmenoff
Contains artwork of dinosaurs and plants to cut out and use to make dioramas of the Cretaceous and Jurassic Periods of the Mesozoic Era. Also contains text about dinosaurs
Dinosaur Discoveries (Third Edition)
Gail Gibbons
A new and updated introduction to different dinos--and the people who discover and study them--from beloved nonfiction picture book master Gail Gibbons! Who discovers dinosaurs? What happens to a dinosaur bone when it's found? What exactly were dinosaurs, anyway, and how many different kinds were th
Dinosaur Eggs Discovered!
Lowell Dingus
Examines the discovery of fossilized dinosaur eggs by a group of scientists in Argentina.
Dionysus: Killed Many Times, Survived Everytime - Greek Mythology
Baby Professor
The story of Dionysus was an interesting one. He was a survivor that’s why he was the god of grape harvest, wine and winemaking, theatre, ritual madness, fertility and religious ecstasy. When reading about Greek mythology, pay special attention to the cultures and traditions used as background of th
Diper Överlöde
Jeff Kinney
This latest installment in the beloved series follows Greg Heffley as his brother Rodrick's band, Löded Diper, attempts to achieve rock stardom, leading to a chaotic tour filled with sibling rivalry ...
Discovering World Geography with Books Kids Love
Nancy A. Chicola
Presents twelve literature-based units for studying geography, providing general information about the location,topography, climate, flora and fauna, and unique features of each region, and including a selection of children's books that may be used to further understanding of the focus area.
Disney Christmas Storybook Collection
Various,
The magic of the Christmas season is brought to life with favorite Disney characters in the second edition of this popular title. Join Cinderella, Mickey Mouse, Ariel, Pinocchio, plus new stories with Nemo and the gang from Toy Story, and over a dozen more Disney characters in festive holiday tales.
Disney It's A Small World: I Love You!
Disney Books
Read along with Disney! Celebrate love, friendship, and family around the world. Each page introduces a different character who teaches the reader how to say "I love you" in their language. The book includes all-new artwork that's colorful, modern, and inspired by Mary Blair's designs for the famous
Disney Princess: Tangled: Kingdom of Color
Disney Books
Read along with Disney! Join Rapunzel, Flynn, and all their friends as they explore all the colors of the kingdom in this reader with word-for-word narration. Expect adventure, heart, humor, and hair . . . lots of hair!
Divorce and Children
Brian Harris
How can parents help their children to survive a divorce and find happiness and success? This book, written by a counselor with extensive experience in assisting the children of divorce, looks at the questions most frequently asked by divorced parents and their children. The answers consider a wide
Divorce and the Special Needs Child
Margaret S. Price
Divorce.
DO ADMIT
Genre
This collection of candid author interviews and critical essays offers an unvarnished look at the literary world's inner workings, pulling back the curtain on everything from creative processes to in...
Do Not Pass Go
Kirkpatrick Hill
Deet's world turns upside down when his father is arrested for drug use. It doesn't seem possible that kind, caring Dad could be a criminal! After all, he only took the pills to stay awake so he could work two jobs. Now what will happen? How will Deet be able to face his classmates? Where will they
DODGERS TO DAMASCUS
the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1980. There are also harrowing moments, like surviving two nearly fatal poisoning attempts during his diplomatic work. The book also covers mundane events, such as the subject’s early childhood and his interactions with students as a beloved professor. The author of seven biographies, Cooke approaches the subject with a warmth that borders on fawning (she describes Lesch as “a ‘nice guy’ whose moral compass gives me hope for humankind”). And while at times hagiographic, this biography is backed by solid research, including a scholarly bibliography and interviews with more than a dozen individuals associated with Lesch, from family friends to academics, students, and diplomats. Its engaging narrative is complemented by full\u002Dcolor photographs, maps, and newspaper clippings."
This gripping memoir traces one man's extraordinary journey from professional baseball player to Christian missionary, chronicling his spiritual awakening and dramatic career shift with raw honesty. ...
Dog Man (Captain Underpants: Dog Man #1)
Dav Pilkey
New from the creator of Captain Underpants, it's Dog Man, the crime-biting canine who is part dog, part man, and ALL COP! There's a new breed of justice in town, and he's ready to sniff out criminals -- as soon as he stops chasing his own tail! George and Harold have created a new hero who digs into
Dog Man 10: Mothering Heights
Dav Pilkey
Dog Man and Petey face their biggest challenges yet in the tenth Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and illustrator Dav Pilkey - now available in paperback. Dog Man is down on his luck, Petey confronts his not so purr-fect past, and Grampa is up to no good.The world is spinningout of con
Dog Man 12: The Scarlet Shedder PB
Dav Pilkey
The instant Number One bestseller, now in paperback! Our canine superhero returns in DOG MAN: THE SCARLET SHEDDER, the suspenseful and hilarious twelfth graphic novel in the trator Dav Pilkey! P.U.! Dog Man got sprayed by a skunk! After being dunked in tomato juice, the stink is gone but the scarlet
Dog Man 6: Brawl of the Wild
Dav Pilkey
Howl with laughter with the SIXTH book in the hilarious full-colour, illustrated series, Dog Man, from the creator of Captain Underpants! Is Dog Man bad to the bone? The heroic hound is sent to the pound for a crime he didn't commit! While his pals work to prove his innocence, Dog Man struggles to f
Dog Man 9: Grime and Punishment: from the Bestselling Creator
Dav Pilkey
The ninth great Dog Man adventure from the worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey - now available in an epic paperback edition. You'll howl with laughter! The Supa Buddies bamboozled the baddies, but all's not right in the world. Dog Man has a new problem to pound, and he's going to need
Dog Man and Cat Kid
Dav Pilkey
Action and mystery abound on the movie set in the fourth Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey. Hot diggity dog! Dog Man is back -- and this time he's not alone. The heroic hound with a real nose for justice now has a furry feline sidekick, and together they have a mys
Dog Man Unleashed
Dav Pilkey
Petey is up to no good in the second Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey. Dog Man is still learning a few tricks of the trade. Petey the Cat is out of the bag, and his criminal curiosity is taking the city by storm. Something fishy is going on! Can Dog Man unleash ju
Dog Man: A Tale of Two Kitties: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #3): From
Dav Pilkey
A cute kitten disrupts Petey's plans in the third Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey. He was the best of dogs... He was the worst of dogs... It was the age of invention... It was the season of surprise... It was the eve of supa sadness... It was the dawn of hope...
Dog Man: Brawl of the Wild: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #6): From
Dav Pilkey
The heroic hound is send to jail in the sixth Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey. Is Dog Man bad to the bone? The canine cop is sent to the pound for a crime he didn't commit! While his pals work to prove his innocence, Dog Man struggles to find his place among dogs
Dog Man: Fetch-22: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #8): From the Creator
Dav Pilkey
Li'l Petey gets caught in some family drama in the eighth Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey. Petey the Cat is out of jail, and he has a brand-new lease on life. While Petey's reevaluated what matters most, Li'l Petey is struggling to find the good in the world. Can
Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #7): From
Dav Pilkey
Petey learns what it means to do good in the seventh Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey. The Supa Buddies have been working hard to help Dog Man overcome his bad habits. But when his obsessions turn to fears, Dog Man finds himself the target of an all-new supervilla
Dog Man: Grime and Punishment: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #9): From
Dav Pilkey
The mayor has had enough of Dog Man's shenanigans in the ninth book from worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey. Dog Man's really done it this time! He hands over his badge and clears out his desk, but while he may be out of a job, he's not yet out of hope. With his friends at his side,
Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #5): From
Dav Pilkey
The Supa Buddies convene to deal with some new villains in the fifth Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey. When a fresh bunch of baddies bust up the town, Dog Man is called into action -- and this time he isn't alone. With a cute kitten and a remarkable robot by his s
Dog Man: Mothering Heights: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #10): From
Dav Pilkey
Dog Man and Petey face their biggest challenges yet in the tenth Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and illustrator Dav Pilkey. Dog Man is down on his luck, Petey confronts his not so purr-fect past, and Grampa is up to no good. The world is spinning out of control as new villains spill
DOG MAN: THE SCARLET SHEDDER
Dav Pilkey
Our canine superhero returns in DOG MAN: THE SCARLET SHEDDER, the suspenseful and hilarious twelfth graphic novel in the #1 worldwide bestselling series by award-winning author and illustrator Dav Pilkey! P.U.! Dog Man got sprayed by a skunk! After being dunked in tomato juice, the stink is gone but
Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea: A Graphic Novel (Dog
Dav Pilkey
DOG MAN IS BACK! The highly anticipated new graphic novel in the #1 worldwide bestselling series starring everyone's favorite canine superhero by award-winning author and illustrator Dav Pilkey! Piggy has returned, and his newest plot is his most diabolical yet. WHAT other new villains are on the ho
Dog Man: World Book Day 2020
Dav Pilkey
A BRILLIANT new DOG MAN book for World Book Day 2020 packed with three hilarious stories.
Dogzilla
Dav Pilkey
A monstrous mutt terrorizes the residents of Mousopolis.
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!
Mo Willems
From #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author and illustrator Mo Willems comes a new holiday classic. It's the most wonderful time of the year-for driving a sleigh! 'Tis also the season-for driving a sleigh! Oh, and joy to the-driving a sleigh! The Pigeon has made a list and checked it on
Double Down (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #11)
Jeff Kinney
In Double Down, Book 11 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, the pressure’s really piling up on Greg Heffley. His mom thinks video games are turning his brain to mush, so she wants her son to put down the controller and explore his “creative side.”
Double the Danger and Zero Zucchini
Betsy Uhrig
While brainstorming ideas to improve his aunt's boring children's book, twelve-year-old Alex recruits his friends to act out new scenes that will make the plot more exciting--and dangerous.
Dr Seuss - the Cat in the Hat
Seuss
This classic book in a fantastic new format will make the perfect gift for Dr Seuss fans! When the Cat in the Hat steps in on the mat, Sally and her brother are in for a roller-coaster ride of havoc and mayhem!
DR. BOT
skill, experience, and science, too often others suffer because of doctors’ shortcomings. Many are turning to artificial intelligence to supplement human judgment in medicine, but some in the medical community dismiss AI assistance outright. Replacing the physician with a medical robot would be a mistake equal to banishing AI from the exam room altogether, says Blease. “Today,” the author writes, “substantial research supports the observation that experts can be unreasonably biased against algorithms, favoring their own (sometimes flawed) human decision\u002Dmaking instead. This kind of apathy is referred to as ‘algorithmic aversion.’” Blease is cognizant that both AI and MDs have weaknesses, yet both have skills that, if brought together, would benefit patients. That’s the hope. Blease warns against naively trusting the technology\u003B AI can make blunders. As tests and trials demonstrate, though, advanced AI can be a valuable medical technology. (According to a Pew Research survey, four in 10 Americans, Blease writes, “would feel comfortable if their provider ‘relied on AI for their medical care.’”) The mix of AI and medicine won’t replace the human doctor but can produce what Blease notes is “extended cognition: that our thinking isn’t confined to our brains but extends to the tools and environment around us.” The result: better care, and lives saved."
This middle-grade novel offers a timely exploration of artificial intelligence and friendship, following a young protagonist whose life is upended when a sophisticated AI companion enters their world...
Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel)
Tanya Anderson
This compelling biography explores the extraordinary life of Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, tracing his journey from a mischievous child in Springfield to the revolutionary children's aut...
Dr. Seuss Discovers: Space
Dr. Seuss
Starring the Cat in the Hat, this rhymed nonfiction board book about space is perfect for nurturing a love of science in babies and toddlers too young for the Cat in the Hat's Learning Library series! The Cat in the Hat and Thing One and Thing Two tour the solar sytem in this sturdy board book that'
Dr. Seuss Discovers: The Human Body
Dr. Seuss
Starring the Cat in the Hat, this rhymed Dr. Seuss Discovers non-fiction board book about the human body is perfect for nurturing a love of science in babies and toddlers too young for The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library series! In this cheerful board book, the Cat and Things One and Two explore t
Dr. Seuss: a Terrific Treasury
Seuss
Discover five stories full of fantastically funny things in this brilliant treasury from Dr. Seuss! Featuring some of Dr. Seuss's best-loved tales, including The Lorax and Oh, The Places You'll Go! Step into the wonderful world of Dr. Seuss with five of his best-loved stories! Featuring Gox that box
Dr. Seuss' Tales to Treasure
Seuss
A collection of Dr. Seuss' crazy characters engages the beginning reader with a world of zany hilarity. Opposites, colours, numbers and nonsense are all explored!
Dr. Seuss's 1 2 3
Dr. Seuss
An easy-to-read counting book, inspired by Dr. Seuss and illustrated with artwork from his books! Count on Dr. Seuss to make learning numbers fun! This simple, rhymed riff about counting is illustrated with art from some of the most beloved works by Dr. Seuss, including One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Bl
Dr. Seuss's 100 First Words
Dr. Seuss
A word book illustrated with images from the works of Dr. Seuss—starring the Little Cats from The Cat in the Hat Comes Back! This super-sturdy casebound board book introduces babies and toddlers to 100 essential first words and to the artwork of Dr. Seuss! Illustrated with images from his most belov
Dr. Seuss's ABC: Read & Listen Edition
Dr. Seuss
Nobody teaches kids the alphabet like the author of The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, and Hop on Pop! This Read & Listen edition features optional audio narration for compatible ebook readers. Arguably the most entertaining alphabet book ever written, this classic Beginner Book by Dr. Seuss is
Dr. Seuss's Happy Birthday, Baby!
Dr. Seuss
Based on Happy Birthday to You!, this fun-filled interactive book has elements to touch, spin, pull, and smell—perfect for inquisitive readers. With a dazzling blue foil cover, it makes a great birthday gift—allowing babies and toddlers to celebrate the arrival of the Great Birthday Bird and their D
Dr. Seuss's Oh, What I've Learned: Thanks to My TEACHERS!
Dr. Seuss
Say thank you to a teacher with this small hardcover gift book featuring art by Dr. Seuss! An ideal choice in place of a greeting card, this charming keepsake includes unrhymed lines of appreciation for the many different ways that teachers help shape our lives! Illustrated throughout with art from
Dr. Seuss's People, Places, and Things
Dr. Seuss
A word book featuring real-life people, places, and things--as well as beloved characters and objects from the works of Dr. Seuss! This super-sturdy board book introduces 100 essential vocabulary words describing real people, places, and things that babies and toddlers encounter every day--and the a
Dr. Seuss's Sleep Book: Read & Listen Edition
Dr. Seuss
Celebrate sleep with Dr. Seuss’s classic rhyming good-night picture book. Van Vleck, a very small bug, is getting sleepy, and his yawn—contagious as yawns are—sets off a chain reaction, making all those around him feel sleepy, too! With typically Seussian nods to alarm clocks, sleepwalking, and snor
Dr. Seuss's Sleep Softly Book
Dr. Seuss
A yawn is quite catching, you see. Like a cough. It just takes one yawn to start other yawns off. This interactive touch-and-feel book lets toddlers snuggle and squish the soft beds, bellies, and pillows of Dr. Seuss's iconic sleepy characters! A new Dr. Seuss Nursery Collection title with interacti
Dr. Seuss's Thank You for Being Green: And Speaking for the Trees
Dr. Seuss
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Lorax and thank someone who cares for the Earth with this small hardcover gift book featuring art by Dr. Seuss! An ideal choice instead of a greeting card, it includes unrhymed lines of appreciation for helping the Lorax to speak for the trees! This tiny book pa
Dr. Seuss's Thankful Things
Dr. Seuss
Join Thing One and Thing Two from Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat as they list all the things they are thankful for in this seasonal board book. Written in super-simple rhyme, this sweet, sturdy board book features Thing One and Thing Two as they celebrate all there is to be thankful for--from things
Dr. Seuss's Winter Things
Dr. Seuss
A board book celebration of winter, starring Thing One and Thing Two from Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat! Written in super-simple rhyme, this fun, sturdy board book features Thing One and Thing Two as they spend a winter's day enjoying all the activities the season has to offer-- making snow angels,
DRACULA'S BRUNCH CLUB
the towering, glowering vampire Constantine, who’s banned people. Worse, Dracula’s entire store of “the crimson\u002Dred, blood orange jelly all vampires crave” has been raided. Local farmers have no blood oranges—a blight has destroyed the crops. This proves disastrous even as Dracula tries to regain his brunch\u002Dhosting ground—kale is no substitute for delicious, energizing fruit jelly. The shortage also jeopardizes his standing with his crush, the human Elena, since he’s promised to donate a year’s supply of jelly donuts to her charity auction to help sick children. Something must be done—and it might just involve blood. After all, Count Dracula is a vampire. This book will greatly appeal to young readers looking for comics with a little edge: The gore is mild and cartoon\u002Dsilly, and there are plenty of jokes to lighten the mood. The story moves at a measured pace, and the fun, kid\u002Dfriendly artwork adds depth to the narrative. Gaybba’s color palette predominantly contains cool, moody tones that make the occasional spots of red—mostly jelly and blood—pop. Human and vampire characters have skin in varying shades of blue and purple."
This clever twist on vampire lore follows a group of young monsters who would rather host a trendy brunch than hunt for their next meal, serving up a story that is equal parts spooky and sweet. The n...
Dragon Dreams
Roni Schotter
After a day of bickering with her sister, might a magical journey on a dragon’s back show a girl the path to peace and reconciliation? This rhythmically written, beautifully illustrated picture book is a celebration of imagination, of kindness, and of dragons. Tired from sister squabbles, a dragon-l
Dragon in the Desert
Michael Dahl
A new Age of Dragons is about to begin. The powerful creatures will return to rule the world once more, but this time will be different. This time, they will have allies. Who will help them? Around the world, some young humans are making a strange discovery.
Dragon's Breath
E.D. Baker
From a trip to the bottom of the fishbowl sea to an incredible adventure at the Dragon Olympics, Emma and her not-so-froggy prince, Eadric, defy the wily witches and wizards of the magical world and prove that Emma is a witch very much worthy of her inherited powers as they search for ingredients to
Draw Me a Picture Connect the Dot Fun
Jupiter Kids
It's okay if you can't draw yet because this coloring book will help you do that! Connect the dot helps improve grip and control as you maneuver from one point to the next. It also helps you familiarize your numbers because you'll have to draw a line from 1 to 2, and so on. So what are you waiting f
DREAM ON
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This compelling novel explores the powerful intersection of ambition and reality when a teenager's life is transformed by an unexpected contest victory. The narrative delves deep into the emotional w...
Dream On Little Unicorn Coloring Book For Kids
King Of Store
Unicorn Gift Ideas - 50 Unique Images - Ages 3-8Does your kid love unicorns? Take them on an adorable adventure with this incredible coloring book from the awesome publishing brand.Our Unicorn Coloring Book for Kids includes a variety of fun unicorn designs for girls and boys. We have included pages
Duck Adventures Kids Coloring Book Large Color Pages With White Space
Greetingpages Publishing
FUN KIDS COLORING BOOK - PERFECT GIFT FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES! This book was created for children and kids of all ages who love to relax and color, while also appreciating everything there is to love in life! This coloring book is unlike any other on the market, as it's all about coloring in fun cartoo
DUCK AND CAT RIDE THE RIVERBOAT
Genre
This charming early reader adventure follows two animal friends as they embark on an exciting riverboat journey, offering young children a gentle introduction to transportation themes and friendship ...
DUCKY THE SPY
Genre
This clever picture book introduces a feathered secret agent who must use all his spycraft skills to protect the farm from a cunning fox. Young readers will delight in following Ducky's covert operat...
Early Childhood Education
Barry Persky
Early childhood education and child care are now widely perceived to be among the central social needs of the nation. Used by more than 100 universities and colleges, the new second edition of this anthology is a collection of over 70 articles which together provide a comprehensive overview of the e
Early Learning and Child Well-being in Estonia
OECD
This report sets out the findings from the International Early Learning and Child Well-being Study in Estonia. The study assesses children’s skills across both cognitive and social-emotional development, and how these relate to children’s early learning experiences at home and in early childhood edu
Early Learning and Child Well-being in the United States
OECD
This report sets out the findings from the International Early Learning and Child Well-being Study in the United States. The study assesses children’s skills across both cognitive and social-emotional development, and how these relate to children’s early learning experiences at home and in early chi
Easter: Everything You Need To Know About Lent and Easter
Emma J. Lee
"Unlock the secrets of Easter with our comprehensive guide. Perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of this beloved holiday." Easter is a holiday that holds a special place in the hearts of people across the world. It is known for its rich history and cultural significance, and for
EDGAR ALLAN POE
Leland, who leads a Poe walking tour of Providence, Rhode Island, offers a basic introduction to the beloved author’s life and work. Complete with bullet points and sidebars, it writes a biography for the PowerPoint generation. It would be best for middle schoolers who have heard of Poe but need to know more. We get the basic outlines of his life, the list of works, and guides to further reading. Interrupting the flow of narrative are sections titled “The More You Know.” These are little paragraphs, in different type and different color, that offer tidbits of history. Did Poe believe in God? A paragraph raises the question, offers a few tantalizing details (a phrase, a personal letter, an aside), and then concludes: “Like many facets of Poe’s life, it may never be known exactly where he stood on spiritual or religious matters. His love of hoaxes, satire, controversy, and sensationalism often concealed his true beliefs.” Interspersed among these comments are the texts of Poe’s poems, printed in a font that looks like that of an old manual typewriter. The literary criticism goes only so deep: “Poe’s ‘Annabel Lee’ is a masterpiece of gothic romanticism. The poem delves into Poe’s usual themes of love, loss, and grief, describing a childhood love that transcends time and even death.” The best parts of the book retell the last months of Poe’s life—his nuttiness, his drinking, and his strange love affair with death itself."
This concise biography brings the haunting world of Edgar Allan Poe to life, tracing his mysterious literary career from his early struggles to his enduring legacy as the master of macabre fiction. Y...
Eleanor
Barbara Cooney
Though she came from a wealthy and privileged family, Eleanor Roosevelt grew up in a cheerless household that left her lonely and shy. Years passed before Eleanor began to discover in herself the qualities of intelligence, compassion, and strength that made her a remarkable woman. In Eleanor, two-ti
ELECTRIC TITAN
scientists who have covertly witnessed her unusual skills who want to see if they can be leveraged to fend off the meteor. By novel’s end, despite some setbacks and a heartbreaking loss, Rosa ends up transforming herself and her world.Reardon, who shares in his “About the Author” note that he is “a brain tumor survivor since the age of 8, and handicapped since the age of 10,” offers insightful commentary and perspectives about disability through the journey of his teen protagonist. Readers learn about Rosa’s post\u002Daccident suicide attempt, frustration with and empathy for her ableist parents (“Hopefully, they would evolve. My new life was new for them, too”), and eventual epiphany that “Being in a hoverchair is only part of who you are. Once you realize that, no meteor could ever stop you.” This last comment is made by an astral temple deity in one of the goddess sequences—these scenes are an element of the book that can get somewhat esoteric. (Another goddess, for example, remarks that Rosa is “the one who will bring neo\u002Dcollectivism to Titan.”) Nevertheless, these conversations showcase Rosa’s intelligence and psychological makeup (supportive, strong Cordelia, a lovely secondary character, astutely suggests that “The goddesses come from your subconscious, right?”). The nonchronological structure of the narrative is at times frustrating\u003B some of the flashback chapters are not as compelling as the looming present\u002Dday threat. The way in which Rosa came to be in the apparently now\u002Dnovel (on Titan) circumstance of being disabled is also withheld until late in the novel and then explained rather hazily (the injury at Convalor is left murky, with the medical operation afterward seemingly responsible for the hoverchair issue). Still, Reardon creates a fascinating future world in which Rosa must draw on some “old” tech to save the day, and her mother, an “animac,” contemplates the disquieting knowledge that her battery life will outlast the lifespan of Rosa’s father."
This action-packed science fiction adventure plunges readers into a world where humanity's last hope rests on the shoulders of a reluctant hero powered by lightning. The narrative crackles with energ...
Elephants (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1)
Avery Hurt
Stomp around the African savanna, run around the forests of India, take a mud bath, and more as you learn all about elephants! Adult and child readers can learn together in this new Level 1 co-reader from National Geographic Kids, full of engaging photos and fun facts.
ELEVATOR PEOPLE
Earth’s alarmingly unstable human population. On Earth itself, a group of guests are gathered at Baltimore’s Zelles Hotel for a charity event. Eight of these guests—trust fund babies Angus and Keiko, wacky ex\u002Dmilitary man Carl, resourceful Kara, Buddhist Ellen, smart young former honor student Bernie, food bank volunteer Bailey, and bland and reliable Roger—find themselves trapped on an elevator that mysteriously takes them not to a floor of the hotel but a century into the future, where they quickly learn a few things. First, their disappearance is well\u002Dknown to history, which has dubbed them the Charity Eight. Second, lots of people disappeared from elevators in 2025 and are now reappearing in 2125. And third, people in 2125 aren’t happy about that fact—they dub the time\u002Ddisplaced new arrivals terrorist aliens and subject known “vates” to random mob violence. The elevator that deposited the Charity Eight in the future also promised to return them to their own time in two weeks, meaning they somehow have to survive that long. But if the Council has its way, will Earth be doomed? It’s an energetic setup, and Laws largely fulfills the premise’s promise of intrigue and deadpan comedy. There’s some lazy writing (characters “hightail it” or are “thrust into the hot seat”), but the novel’s sharp dialogue and winning cast of contrasting characters more than compensates. The Charity Eight are a terrifically engaging mixed bag of personality traits, which makes for richly entertaining reading as their trials demand all their adaptability."
This clever concept book transforms the mundane act of elevator travel into a vibrant, character-driven guessing game for young readers. Each floor stop introduces a new, distinct personality, from a...
Embracing, Evaluating, and Examining African American Children's
Wanda M. Brooks
Serious scholarship on African American children's and young adult literature is a relatively recent phenomenon. To date, only a handful of book-length works--aside from doctoral dissertations--have been devoted to the exploration of this body of work and the historical works that are at its foundat
Emily's Runaway Imagination
Beverly Cleary
Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary brings her classic warm humor to this funny, sweet story of a girl with big dreams. Can imaginative Emily make her biggest dream come true? Spunky Emily Bartlett lives in an old farmhouse in Pitchfork, Oregon at a time when automobiles are brand-new invent
Engaging Young Children
Noirin Hayes
This book is about the theory and processes that inform daily practice with young children in early childhood education and care settings. It offers a clear overview of the historical developments of early childhood education policy and theoretical thinking in Ireland, within an international contex
Engineering for Kids
Baby Professor
Building is made more enjoyable with this artsy take on the subject. This educational book explains what it's like to be at a construction site but without the overuse of words. Rather, kids are given a treat because of the use of pictures and art. This is a great intro to the wonderful world of eng
ENGINES OF WAR
master-class worldbuilding, the third volume of Ford’s Age of Uprising trilogy concludes an epic fantasy narrative chronicling an empire torn apart by war." />
This action-packed military science fiction novel plunges readers into the heart of interstellar conflict, where young pilots and mechanized warriors clash in epic battles for survival. The narrative...
ENTANGLED TONGUES
the time of King Henry V, English had re\u002Demerged (per Kisch, Henry V was “probably the first king to speak and write English with ease”). In the years between 1066 and 1200, “about 900 words moved from French into English.” The author goes on to explain how different words from different backgrounds have survived, and how words have changed (house comes from the German haus, while mansion comes from the French maison). Then, there are additional considerations that often baffle those learning English, such as the language’s seemingly strange rules of spelling and grammar. A lot of information is condensed into fewer than 200 pages. Chapters progress in a conversational style\u003B the reader is often addressed directly, as in this consideration of the Norman conquest: “Your life will never be the same again and your language may never be the same, either. This is what happened to the English people in 1066.” As hundreds of years of English history are rushed through, the book has many fascinating points to make. (For example, Shakespeare used “not only French words, but also French sentence structures which sound odd to an English ear.”) All told, the book offers readers different ways of looking at what they say."
This engaging exploration of English language history traces how French and German influences shaped modern vocabulary, from the Norman Conquest's impact to Shakespeare's creative adaptations. Reader...
EQUALITY IS A STRUGGLE
taxing the wealthiest in a clear and significant way.” So writes Piketty, who has made a distinguished career of explicating the whys and wherefores of inequality and its multiple causes. Much of Piketty’s writing here digs into that project, and it’s a credit to Le Monde’s readership that they’re not afraid of tables and hard data. Yet Piketty also writes with admirable clarity about several ideas that are key to his extended argument—and, in at least a sense, these columns forge a single argument in favor of democratic socialism. He observes, in that regard, that the unprecedented prosperity of the 20th century came about precisely because the “hyperconcentration of ownership and class privileges that characterized European societies before 1914” had been broken, with massive investments in human capital and decommodification of the social marketplace. Given the rise of Trumpism and its congeners worldwide, Piketty counters that those values should be restored, and by nobody better than the European states that showed the way in the first place, emphasizing “parliamentary democracy, the social state, and investment in the future.” Voilà: We come full circle to taxing the rich in order to fund health care, education, welfare, and states that observe “the rule of law and democratic pluralism.” Admittedly, Piketty writes, those states are mostly European, whose social economy is far ahead of that of the U.S. There’s some inside baseball—or perhaps soccer—here in Piketty’s essays on and against the Macron government and like causes, but most of these pieces will be intelligible to American readers without much background in contemporary French politics."
This powerful examination of social justice movements delivers an unflinching look at the ongoing fight for civil rights and human dignity across generations. Through compelling historical analysis a...
Eric Carle's All Around Us
Eric Carle
Celebrates nature and objects in the world with colorful illustrations and liftable flaps as a way of introducing simple vocabulary.
Eric Carle's Book of Many Things
Eric Carle
Learn over 200 words with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and other favorite friends from the World of Eric Carle. Children will have hours of fun learning first words and first concepts in this beautiful book from the creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. From things in the garden to things you can e
Eric Carle's Opposites
Eric Carle
What's the opposite of ordinary? Eric Carle's Opposites! Unfold the full-page flaps to explore opposites with the art of Eric Carle. Short and tall, big and little, over and under!
Eric Carle's Very Little Library
Eric Carle
Collects three of the author's special feature picture books featuring a hungy caterpillar, a hardworking spider, and a lonely firefly. On board pages.
Eric Carle's Very Special Baby Book
Eric Carle
Eric Carle's Very Special Baby Book is a perfect gift for new parentsThis very special keepsake baby book is the perfect way to record all those important first occasions for a newborn baby: from very first steps, to first teeth and favourite colours. With stunning illustrations from Eric Carle's Th
Eric Carle's Very Special Baby Journal
Eric Carle
Introducing a lively and adorable baby journal created with page after page of the art of Eric Carle: bright and colorful collage butterflies, trees, flowers, and, of course, a very famous caterpillar! With full pages for photos and journaling, as well envelopes for keepsakes, and places to record s
Eric Loves Animals
Eric Carle
Explore the animal kingdom through the eyes of bestselling author and illustrator Eric Carle with this alphabetized treasury of animal illustrations, featuring beloved classic characters as well as exclusive, never-before-seen art. Internationally known for his bright, bold, collage-style illustrati
Escaping Peril: A Graphic Novel (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #8)
Tui T. Sutherland
The graphic novel adaptations of the #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series continue to set the world on fire! Peril has been loyal to Queen Scarlet, who used her fatal firescales to kill countless dragons in the SkyWing arena. Now, Peril is loyal to Clay, the only dragonet who has ever
ESSENTIAL SOLDIERS
liberation struggles around the globe. Based on the principle of Kawaida, an African tradition of communitarianism and self\u002Ddetermination, more than 20 groups flourished in urban centers, from Bedford Stuyvesant in Brooklyn to the Crenshaw district of Los Angeles. By uplifting Black culture and fighting racial oppression, the diverse groups focused on strengthening the community. Women were the backbone of these efforts. In food deserts, they started cooperatives providing fresh, nutritious groceries. Where public schools failed Black children, they taught academics alongside cultural pride. They were involved in producing the Black News, which reached a circulation of 50,000, and helping in broader political campaigns, including voter registration and economic boycotts. A basic principle of Kawaida was complementarity, which enforced gender roles identifying males as leaders and women as followers. Highlighting female activists who challenged this sexist formulation, like Amina Baraka and Tayari kwa Salaam, McCray traces the evolution of women’s thinking and practices, including the founding of their own organizations, like the Black Women’s United Front, which focused on domestic violence, rape, reproductive rights, and equal pay. They transformed both themselves and the movement."
This gripping military history explores the unsung heroes who form the backbone of every successful army, from ancient supply train organizers to modern logistics specialists. The narrative vividly d...
ETERNALLY ELECTRIC
her “ballbuster” mother\u002Dturned\u002Dmanager. Her early fame came at a cost to her mental health, she writes, leading to a string of anxiety attacks: “If anyone out there has experienced them, you’ll know what it’s like: you literally think you are dying, unsure where your next breath is coming from.” Gibson writes candidly about her health struggles—she also has Lyme disease—as well as her fraught relationship with her mother, who once said (perhaps jokingly, but revealingly), “My worst nightmare has come true. She has become her own person.” Gibson’s later career saw her appearing on The Celebrity Apprentice and in films such as Mega Shark Versus Giant Octopus—perhaps not the life she had envisioned, but, as she writes, “I love that, though the world has kicked my arse a bit, I’m not bitter.” The writing here is bubbly if unexceptional, and structurally, it’s a by\u002Dthe\u002Dnumbers celebrity memoir, complete with motivational aphorisms and occasional non sequiturs (“I think Mozart would approve of Chappell Roan’s “Pink Pony Club”). This is strictly for Gibson’s fans, but they’ll find it a treat."
This high-voltage adventure plunges readers into a world where the very energy that powers our cities is also the source of life for a hidden society. When a teenage protagonist discovers they can ma...
Eureka! I Found It - Seek and Find Activity Book for Kids
Speedy Kids
Oh, what did you find? Tell me, tell me now.. will you? This beautiful yet challenging seek and find Activity Book for kids has so many benefits. But the most important of which would be the essential life skills of patience, self-confidence and determination. These are the skills that will mold you
Everyday
Bendon Publishing
Simple text presents numbers (1 through 10), describes the basics of counting and shows how to group numbers.
Everyone Can Learn to Ride a Bicycle: Read & Listen Edition
Chris Raschka
“[Raschka's] marvelous sequences, fluid style, and emotional intelligence capture all of the momentum and exhilaration of this glorious accomplishment,” raves School Library Journal in a starred review. Learning to ride a bike is one of the most important milestones of childhood, and no one captures
Everything about Black Holes Astronomy Books Grade 6 | Astronomy & Space Science
Baby Professor
Is it true that within a black hole is a polarity so intense that not even light can escape? But despite that, there has been several studies made by scientists about the subject. The most interesting fruits of the years of labor and observation have been recorded in the pages of this reference book
Everything I Need To Know I Learned From A Children's Book
Anita Silvey
"What children's book changed the way you see the world?" Anita Silvey asked this question to more than one hundred of our most respected and admired leaders in society, and she learned about the books that shaped financiers, actors, singers, athletes, activists, artists, comic book creators, noveli
Everything Robotics
Jennifer Swanson
Introduces readers to robots and robotics, from how they were developed and the materials used to create them to the jobs they are tasked with and where the field of robotics is heading.
Everything Weather
Kathy Furgang
"Facts, photos, and fun that will blow your mind!"--Cover.
Everything You Need to Know About Dyslexia
Meish Goldish
Explains the causes and symptoms of dyslexia and discusses how to overcome this disability and become a good reader and writer.
EVIL-ISH
Genre
This dark fantasy novel plunges readers into a morally complex world where the line between hero and villain is deliciously blurred, following a protagonist who discovers that sometimes saving the wo...
Exceptionally Gifted Children
Miraca U. M. Gross
Miraca Gross' award-winning 20 year long study of 60 young people of IQ 160+ continues in this revised and updated new edition.
EXILES
Genre
This gripping young adult novel follows three teens unexpectedly transported to a mysterious realm where survival depends on their wits and willingness to trust one another. The narrative masterfully...
EXTRACTION
President Biden’s increased investment in the process. The balance of forces—between public and private, resource nationalism and environmentalism, rich and poor countries—remains fragile."
This pulse-pounding science fiction thriller plunges readers into a high-stakes rescue mission on a hostile alien world, where a team of elite soldiers must extract a brilliant scientist from a quara...
EXTREMITY
the roads not taken. An SF novella about the ultrawealthy and their clones could reasonably be assumed to be in conversation with Kazuo Ishiguro’s Never Let Me Go, but Extremity as a title is a bit of a red herring. It’s not about the clones being extensions of their prime selves, but rather about humanity reaching too far in its greed and Earth ultimately paying the price. The narrative framework is engaging but underused as the three stories basically line up, failing to generate sufficient tension about the evening’s outcome. While Binge’s longer works like Ascension are stunning in their scope, this tonally uneven adventure stumbles before it really gets started."
This gritty graphic novel plunges readers into a brutal, post-apocalyptic world where survival hinges on prosthetic augmentation and sheer will. The story follows a young scavenger navigating treache...
EYE IN THE BLUE BOX
Genre
This innovative visual puzzle book challenges young readers to spot the single blue square hidden within each vibrant, complex spread, training the eye to find patterns amid chaos. Each page presents...
Eyewitness Dinosaur
DK
Meet the incredible monsters of the prehistoric world. Dig into the past and discover dinosaurs by examining the fossils they left behind. This essential guide to dinosaurs, from tiny, chicken-sized Compsognathus to the mighty, long-necked Brachiosaurus, this ebook unearths fascinating facts about t
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F*CK THIS MURDER
numerous disasters over the course of a week, including food poisoning and poison ivy, aggressive yellowjackets, and the discovery of a severed human leg, among other things. In the midst of all this, Maggie—who once underwent fertility treatments—is nervous but hopeful that she may be pregnant, due to an ill\u002Dadvised hookup with her cheating, soon\u002Dto\u002Dbe\u002Dex\u002Dhusband, Lance. He tries to lure her back to Minnesota, as does a promotion\u002Doffering former employer. Maggie’s also anxious about seeing Alice, her former high school girlfriend, whom she betrayed by sleeping with Lance some 14 years ago. There’s also a blackmail plot, related to a tragic event that occurred during Maggie’s high school days. This colorful, spiraling whodunit effectively combines suspense with tongue\u002Din\u002Dcheek absurdity\u003B chapter titles include “Scooby Do or Die” and “What’s a Body Part Between Friends?,” and there are nods to both the 1997 horror film I Know What You Did Last Summer and the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Readers may find that keeping track of this book’s large squad of characters is challenging, but they’re a believable and attractively diverse bunch of potential suspects. Ultimately, though, this novel has a sweetness to it, with Maggie and her former antagonists coming together in common cause."
This raw, unfiltered chronicle documents a week of escalating personal catastrophes that begins with food poisoning and spirals into increasingly absurd miseries. The narrative voice captures the vis...
Fablehaven
Brandon Mull
Kendra and Seth find themselves in the midst of a battle between good and evil when they visit their grandparents' estate and discover that it is a sanctuary for magical creatures.
Fables from the Nouvelles Poésies
John Metz
The Fables of La Fontaine enjoyed universal success from their first appearance in 1668. Fifty years later a collection of songs was published in Paris based on some of these tales set to vaudeville tunes and other simple airs. For th is new edition of these unknown settings the author has written a
Facts and Rumors about Dragons
Nikola Kucharska
A roaring good time for young readers, this whimsical and downright silly collection of facts, history, and lore offers a delightful peek into the secret world of dragons. Although not one word in this absurdly illustrated book is true, readers will find a wealth of information that will tickle thei
FAILURE TO TREAT
people who have no idea what being a doctor really means” and is consequently in danger of “falling from its lofty place in our society to a job on the assembly line, widgets replaced by patients.” Kowey illustrates these failings with a series of stories about the problems encountered by patients experiencing the whole range of medical treatment, from unexpected ER visits to extended care for prolonged conditions. Each history is presented in great detail, followed by a “Case Explanation” and a “Conclusion” in which the author pinpoints the cause of the problems and offers some potential solutions. Readers learn about a Mrs. Lynch, for instance, who began experiencing an irregular, racing heartbeat and underwent an ablation to cauterize the arrhythmic area. But her atrial fibrillation continued, perhaps prolonged by the ablation itself, and Kowey contends that, given her otherwise young and healthy state, the ablation was “inappropriate.” In the case of 75\u002Dyear\u002Dold Mrs. Lopez, the issues are more interpersonal than medical: The hospital staff is coldly indifferent, her discharge is likely early, and the hospital’s “patient experience specialist” seems more concerned with a good rating than anything else. “It is maddening,” the author writes, “that hospital leaders have chosen to spend money foolishly on administrative salaries, worthless marketing, failed initiatives, and ancillary services that bring little value to the routine care of hospitalized patients.” As the percentage of the U.S. population that can afford health care of any kind rapidly shrinks, readers will find these stories of miscommunication and administrative bloat recognizable, and the author’s professional experience gives them extra heft."
This gripping medical thriller plunges readers into the high-stakes world of emergency medicine, where split-second decisions determine life or death. The narrative follows dedicated healthcare profe...
FALLING ANGELS
Fisher, in the U.S. Freelance operative Torashi Kage, whom a senator has assigned to track down the virus, embarks on a personal vendetta against Maxx—and because Kage doesn’t know where Maxx is, he first goes after Gabby. Thomas caters this finale to readers familiar with the previous series installments. Exhilarating action opens the narrative, with multiple groups of people engaged in combat, rushing somewhere, or scheming to take someone out. Despite the series title featuring Maxx’s name, this is definitely an ensemble cast—the spotlight is shared among many characters, from Dr. Xi and Mr. Green to Maxx’s ever\u002Dreliable military friends Andres Sandoval and Glen Piper. An unexpected standout is one particular villain who struggles with an all\u002Dtoo\u002Drelatable emotional issue\u003B she’s involved in a sinister plan on a global scale but has difficulty overcoming her jealousy, feeling “second best” to the scientist who’s aligned with the man she loves. Maxx makes for a terrific hero and helps to protect Earth, but so do many other characters. The Others, at least in this installment, are mostly an ominous presence—they’re often voiced via the cube, and there’s not much beyond a hint of their specific biology. This doesn’t make them any less daunting, as there seems to be no question that they have the power to devastate the entire planet. The dialogue throughout is rife with cliches (“We’re playing with fire”\u003B “he’s already got one foot in the grave”), but it’s action that truly drives this story, and the author dishes it out in spades."
This powerful coming-of-age novel explores the complex friendship between two girls from vastly different backgrounds in 1970s England, set against the backdrop of Queen Victoria's funeral. Through a...
FAMILY SPIRIT
Luda. Nona’s story then swerves from Lorna and Ayana to Ayana’s Aunt Lil, granddaughter of powerful Mace matriarch GG. As a young woman in the 1970s, Lil was banished from family meetings because she revealed the gift of Knowing to an outsider in her bid to build a career in media (she starts with an appearance on the era’s real\u002Dlife Philadelphia hit, The Mike Douglas Show). Lil’s section sparkles with authenticity, as does a section about Ayana when she’s 22, torn between easy delights with two very different men and buckling down in her undergraduate studies. As Ayana wavers, Aunt Lil returns to Philadelphia. She has a personal reason for this visit, and a Knowing of her own that leads to her reconciliation with the family. As Nona builds the story of the Mace women, she also makes some choices—but it’s difficult to understand what links her actions with those of her characters. Is the titular spirit affecting her? Is she also related to the Mace family? It isn’t clear, and even a tiny glimmer of her ties to them might have held the book together the way Luda’s cherished pearl secures Lil’s long\u002Dabandoned ceremonial gown."
This compelling coming-of-age novel explores the complex bonds of family through the eyes of a teenager navigating cultural identity and generational expectations. The story delves into the spiritual...
Family Values Through Children's Literature and Activities, Grades 4 - 6
Patricia Roberts
This resource provides teachers, librarians, parents, and others who work with children ages 9 - 12 with an annotated bibliography of children's books that contain characters who display positive family oriented values in their relationships with others. Sample activities and lessons related to the
Famous Cars and Trucks Coloring Book for Toddlers and Kids Age 2-8
Mila Ryan
Famous Trucks and Cars Coloring Book for toddlers & kids If your children love all sorts of interesting cars or trucks and enjoy coloring, then this book is for them! The COLORING BOOK Famous Cars and Trucks will engage both boys and girls, from the ages of 2 to 8 (toddlers and preschoolers). Discov
Fancy Nancy: Halloween...or Bust!
Jane O'Connor
No one knows Fancy like Nancy . . . . . . and no one knows Halloween like Nancy!
Farm Animals (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1/Co-Reader)
Joanne Mattern
Adult and child readers will learn all about adorable farm animals together in this new Co-reader from National Geographic Kids.
FASTER
Genre
This high-octane thriller delivers relentless pacing and heart-pounding action sequences that will keep young adult readers glued to the pages. The story follows a teenage protagonist caught in a dan...
Fate: The Winx Saga Vol. 2
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This second volume of the Fate: The Winx Saga graphic novel series plunges readers deeper into the magical world of Alfea, where Bloom and her fairy friends confront escalating threats that test thei...
Fathering the ADHD Child
Edward H. Jacobs
Fathers and mothers do not experience or handle parenting the same way. In the case of the ADHD child, for whom consistency is so important, differences in the way parents regard behavior, discipline, and ADHD itself often get in the way of their working effectively as a team. Clinical psychologist
Favorite Nursery Rhymes
Highlights
The 8x8 storybook space now includes the strongest children's brand in the market! Hidden Pictures(R) puzzles and other activities are integrated with simple stories featuring charming characters in this new series. Kids can follow their favorite nursery rhyme characters through the book and read bo
Felina's New Home
Loran Wlodarski
Felina the Florida panther loved growing up in her forest home--until the forest started to shrink. Learn whether Felina and the other forest animals adapt to the new human presence and what children can do to keep wild animals safe, happy, and healthy. Includes "For Creative Minds" section
Field Trip Fiasco
Hicks
Field Trip Fiasco introduces early readers to chapter books by creating a familiar setting that showcases a variety of important social and emotional concepts associated with growing up. Rourke's Beginning Chapter Books deliver realistic fictional narratives that are relatable and fun to young reade
FIGHTER
boxing. Lee, an Irish southpaw, melds revealing set pieces about life as an “outsider” with a rich account of his rough route to the middleweight championship. His itinerant boyhood was shaped by the “special closeness to gypsy life.” His family was among a group that lived in “trailers and caravans,” traveled “in convoy” and prohibited marriages to “non\u002DGypsies. Gorgeys, we call them.” At school, classmates sang a parody of his peripatetic lifestyle. He learned to fight by taking beatings from his older brothers, already skilled boxers. Relatably, Lee realizes that he chose his profession in part because he didn’t want to disappoint loved ones. Yet being “pushed to the fringes of society” equipped him with an invaluable trait—“raw toughness.” A stellar amateur career won the attention of Emanuel Steward, a decorated American trainer who began schooling Lee at the famed Kronk Gym in Detroit. As “the white kid in a black city,” he was lonely. He read Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning, discovering the Holocaust survivor’s “theory of ‘Sunday neurosis’: that feeling of emptiness that people get when their hectic life slows down at the weekend. That’s me.” Lee is excellent on boxing preparation and technique. As an amateur, he won by counterpunching, but pro fighting rewards “viciousness.” A Steward disciple teaches him the “Suzie Q,” a technique meant to get an opponent leaning before you “dress him up”—flatten him. Prefight weigh\u002Dins prove easy to manipulate. He sits in saunas before getting on the scale, then chows down, his weight fluctuating by 10 pounds within hours. The book’s one clear flaw—a penchant for hackneyed philosophizing about the nature of combat—only shows up a couple of times."
This powerful narrative delivers an unflinching look at the world of competitive fighting, following a young protagonist's journey through grueling training, personal sacrifice, and the complex psych...
FIGHTING BULLIES
Genre
This powerful guide tackles the difficult reality of school bullying with direct, actionable advice for young readers navigating these challenging social dynamics. The book provides clear strategies ...
Find It Bedtime
Highlights
A perfect addition to baby’s bedtime routine! This adorable puzzle board book, inspired by a popular feature in Hello magazine, encourages interactivity and invites babies, toddlers and their caregivers to read and explore together. Every page helps spark early learning by combining vibrant, baby-fr
FINDERS
Genre
This gripping mystery novel plunges readers into a high-stakes treasure hunt where ancient artifacts hold the key to unraveling a family's hidden legacy. When a teenager discovers a cryptic map among...
Firefly Summer
Pura Belpré
At a plantation in rural Puerto Rico around the turn of the century the foreman pursues the mystery surrounding his family.
First 100 Animals
Roger Priddy
An introduction to 100 common animals.
FIRST KISS WITH FANGS
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This paranormal romance delivers a fresh take on first love with its compelling blend of supernatural tension and authentic teenage emotions, following a human protagonist's unexpected connection wit...
Five Minutes to Mindfulness—Kids
Dr. Ashleigh Stewart
Five Minutes to MindfulnessKids is a comprehensive and easy-to-follow guide with practical strategies to help parents nurture their childs mental and emotional health in todays hectic and fast-paced society. Some of the topics discussed are the following: Childhood anxiety Behavioral issues Effectiv
Five Tank Engine Tales (Thomas & Friends)
Random House
Here, bound together in one volume, are five Step into Reading Step 1 and 2 early readers based on Thomas & Friends™ movie adventures. Perfect for train-obsessed boys ages 4 to 6 who are just learning to read.
Five-Minute Sunday School Activities for Preschoolers
Mary J. Davis
Teach meaningful, fun Bible lesson in 5 minutes! With this resource you have everything you need to lead kids in a quick project that helps them learn more about God and His love for them. And if you have a few more minutes, just use the Extra Time section featured in each lesson. These crafts, game
FLASH GORDON
an escape pod containing Flash Gordon, a freckle\u002Dfaced girl with endless curiosity and energy but no memory of her identity. When the Ark crashes on planet Omnia X, the new friends find themselves at odds with the “Merciless Emperor” Prince Azimuth, who dominates the planet’s kingdoms with his rage\u002Dpowered dark magic. Flash is shocked to discover the tyrant is no older than she is, while Azimuth’s sister, Princess Aura, is even more surprised by the fear her brother has for their unexpected visitor. Seeking to use this, Aura saves the girl from the gladiatorial arena and takes her to Arboria, a land of rebellious tree\u002Dfolk and gallant knights led by the honorable Captain Barin. But as the determined Flash readies herself to save Dale and liberate Omnia, she is blind to the Princess’ own ambitions and the unsettling reason behind the Prince’s fixation on her. Johnson’s illustrations, delightfully influenced by shojo manga, are rich with detailed characters set against simple, colorful storybook\u002Dstyle backgrounds, capturing expressive facial expressions—even during an intense battle with a giant, razor\u002Dtoothed axolotl. Bennett, who has worked on some of Marvel’s and DC’s biggest properties, displays her talent for inclusive storytelling—this universe is filled with more than just the white and green faces so many space operas feature. The spirit of Alex Raymond’s original creation is here, too\u003B there’s an intoxicating combination of sword\u002Dand\u002Dsorcery tropes with laser guns and flying saucers. The book never talks down to its audience, and this heartfelt adventure will be great for kids to share with parents, or even for longtime fans looking for a reminder of what made them love Flash Gordon—and comics—in the first place."
This thrilling space opera rockets readers into a universe of interplanetary adventure, where the heroic Flash Gordon battles the tyrannical Ming the Merciless across the exotic landscapes of Mongo. ...
FLIGHT OF THE CHICXULUB
Genre
This gripping science fiction adventure plunges readers into a high-stakes mission to save Earth from a second dinosaur-level extinction event, blending cutting-edge astrophysics with pulse-pounding ...
FLIP
Genre
This innovative picture book transforms the traditional reading experience into an interactive adventure, inviting young readers to physically engage with the story by flipping the book upside down t...
FLOAT
Genre
This visually stunning picture book explores the magical world of water through the eyes of a young child discovering what happens when everyday objects meet puddles, ponds, and rain-filled skies. Th...
Flood Friday
Lois Lenski
DIVDIVWill Sally and her family ever be able to go home? /divDIVWhen heavy rains cause the river to flood, Sally, her family, and many of their neighbors have to evacuate their homes. With nothing but the clothes on their backs, they seek shelter at the local school. At first, it seems like an adven
FLORA & ULYSSES
Kate DiCamillo
“Forget paranormal romance; this horror-humor-romance pastiche is where those in search of hot nonhumans should set their sights.” — Kirkus Reviews When Cynthia Rothschild’s best friend, Annie, falls head over heels for the new high-school librarian, Cyn can totally see why. He’s really young and su
Flotsam
David Wiesner
In this extraordinary Caldecott Medal winner and New York Times bestseller by David Wiesner, a beach day is the springboard to a wildly imaginative exploration of fantastical mysteries of the deep—and of human connections through time. A young boy comes to the beach eager to collect and examine flot
FOLK REMEDY
Genre
This chilling exploration of traditional healing practices and their shadowy consequences delivers a potent blend of supernatural suspense and psychological depth, perfect for readers who crave stori...
Folk Tale Plays from Around the World That Kids Will Love
Marci Appelbaum
"Eight short read-aloud plays with engaging activities that build reading skills, add spark to social studies lessons, and explore diverse cultures"--Cover
Folk Tales Every Child Should Know
Hamilton Wright Mabie
The compilation of traditional folktales titled "Folk Tales Every Child Should Know" was put together by American essayist, editor, and critic Hamilton Wright Mabie. The book, which was published in 1905, is a collection of classic tales from many nations and customs around the globe. Presenting a w
Follow Me! (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1/Co-Reader)
Shira Evans
Join animal moms, dads, and babies, as these animal parents teach their young ones about the world. Adult and child readers can cuddle up and read aloud and learn together in this new "you read, I read" co-reader format.
For Unicorn Lovers Only
Penelope Gwynne
Readers of all ages can learn all about the magnificent unicorns of the past and the charismatic creatures of today with this beautifully illustrated treasure trove of unicorn lore and history from Penelope Gwynne and Katie O'Neill. Unicorns have changed a lot through the ages, but some things have
Forest Folk Tales for Children
Tom Phillips
Nestled within our green and pleasant land lies pockets of emerald trees. Their roots search deep into the ground and the branches reach high towards the sun. For centuries some of these have stood watching and listening to the human creatures living among them, hearing their stories and remembering
Forfeiture
murderous timbermen in the Brazilian rainforest. Above the Arctic Circle, an old Inuit woman takes her skeptical, indolent “grandson” to a remote old village (from which oil companies uprooted them) to enact an obscure ritual. Both use ancestral memories to summon help from an advanced extraterrestrial civilization of color\u002Dshifting, somewhat reptilian humanoids of about 8 feet in stature who call themselves the Indigo. Eons ago, interstellar Indigo explorers were awestruck by Earth’s unparalleled biodiversity and beauty and left such safeguards behind to protect the planet. The two distress signals prompt the aliens’ return in massive ships that intimidate even the Earth’s superpowers. Meeting with a few chosen human representatives (including the U.S. president), the Indigo are horrified at the state of Earth, now beset by pollution, species extinctions, unsustainable economic development, war, and other existential threats. The Indigo give humanity one year to reverse the failing state of the world\u003B meanwhile, they will remain as noninterfering “Observers.” Some Indigo opinion\u002Dleaders grow quite fond of humanity’s arts and music\u003B others harbor no affection for the predatory apes and begin a grim judgment process. A radical\u002Denvironmentalist spin on Arthur C. Clarke’s Childhood’s End (1953), Nebra’s narrative will find favor with those who have fantasies of captains of industry and world leaders being brought to account by a galactic Greenpeace for crimes against nature: “Dolphins in terror, surrounded by humans with an enclosing net and frantically writhing and rolling in a red sea, the blood of their family. A Hawksbill turtle, grotesquely deformed by the plastic ring slowly choking it. The hillside shorn of its trees, the fertile soil pointlessly pouring away in streams with every rain.” The polemical material is balanced by fairly nuanced characterizations (including developing nation indigenes, too often idealized by sympathetic writers as unspoiled, cardboard Edenic angels), good pacing, and a final act that is fairly unputdownable."
On Craig Island, a vast landscape of ice north of the Arctic Circle, three travellers are hunting duck. Among them is expert Inuit hunter and guide, Edie Kiglatuk; a woman born of this harsh, beautiful terrain. The two men are tourists, experiencing Arctic life in the raw, but when one of the men is
Fostering Children’s Faith
Jeanne Hall
Fostering faith in children is a shared privilege and responsibility of parents, godparents, and the church community. We promise our children at baptism that we will support them in their faith formation--in the formation of their relationship with God. We need to take this promise seriously. This
Fox & Son Tailers - WBD 2025
Paddy Donnelly
'A beautiful story with a heart-warming ending ... and with foxes! I love it.' Chris Haughton Rory's dad, Fox, is a tailer. The BEST in the business! Animals come from all over to have their tails made by him. But Rory is bored of making the same old tails. He has his own amazing ideas ...
Fox in Socks
Dr. Seuss
Kids will love learning how wacky words can be with this classic book of tongue twisters from Dr. Seuss! This board book edition features abridged text and sturdy pages for little readers. When a fox in socks meets Knox in a box, this rhyming romp is just getting started. Add chicks with bricks, blo
FRANCISCO DE SAAVEDRA’S AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR
the British, he was taken as a prisoner to Jamaica, which he realized was an excellent opportunity for espionage. After talking his way out of incarceration, he made his way to Havana, the Spanish base of operations in the Caribbean. The Spanish allied with the French, hoping to drive the British out of the area, and Saavedra, a genius in money matters, financed his lifelong friend Bernardo de Gálvez’s successful rout of the British from Pensacola in British West Florida. At this point, the dispirited and nearly bankrupt Americans turned in desperation to their allies, the Spanish and the French. Saavedra wrangled loans in record time from far and wide to pay for the Battle of Yorktown in 1781—a decisive conflict that effectively sealed the independence of the United States of America. From there, he went from strength to strength, even reluctantly becoming the Spanish prime minister for a time. Ever a modest man, he once said, “In one way or another this contrast between my true and apparent merit is one of the keys to my life.”In a book that fairly bristles with endnotes and indices, one might expect to encounter very dry prose, but Giesler proves to be a graceful and often lively writer. This biography of Saavedra engagingly addresses all the momentous affairs in which he had a hand, and Giesler relies greatly on Saavedra’s diaries and letters. The author points out that his subject was not only savvy in financial matters but was also a talented administrator. The situation in Havana, for example, often pitted the old guard, who not only jealously guarded their privileges but were also overly cautious in military matters, against the young and rash—Bernardo de Gálvez being a good example of the latter. Saavedra, the author establishes, was the perfect go\u002Dbetween, compromiser, and schmoozer, who could handle people set in their ways and young fire\u002Deaters. The powers back in Madrid, including his patron, José de Gálvez, saw the Central American colonies as simply cash cows—but Saavedra, the man who was actually there, in Cuba, in Mexico, and later in Venezuela, realized that the colonists had legitimate grievances and deserved respect and audience. Giesler reveals his subject’s prescience in realizing that if the colonists didn’t get that respect, they would eventually rise in revolt, which is, of course, exactly what happened. Saavedra died in Seville in 1819, perhaps the most respected man in all of Spain at the time—a man for whom the term “national treasure” is fitting."
This compelling historical account chronicles the crucial but often overlooked contributions of Spanish official Francisco de Saavedra during the American Revolutionary War. Drawing from extensive ar...
FREE PIANO (NOT HAUNTED)
the emergence of the ghost of the piano’s original owner from its keyboard: 1980s one\u002Dhit\u002Dwonder pop star Vision. Vision’s cool vibes are eventually too much to resist, though, and she becomes a welcome source of support as Margot reckons with her mom’s long working hours, feeling like her dad’s “dumb invisible daughter,” and the success of @sonsofsmash, her best friends’ social media channel about smashing things, which is gaining the followers she’s desperate for. But Vision isn’t the only ghost in the machine, and Margot may be in danger. The art features amusing details, vivid gradients, and bright colors (like Vision’s candy apple red hair and blue eyeshadow), as well as expressively drawn characters. Margot, who has light skin and blond hair, grapples with feelings of abandonment and betrayal when her existence is clearly a lower priority to her father than his own fame in a way that’s accessible and grounding, balancing emotional depth with the creepy mystery. "
This cleverly titled middle-grade novel delivers exactly what it promises: a free piano with a surprisingly un-supernatural backstory, wrapped in a contemporary tale of friendship and family dynamics...
Friday Barnes 12: Collision Course
R.A. Spratt
Friday’s Mum, the Nobel Prize winning physicist, has been accused of espionage. The police think she’s been selling secrets about the CERN Hadron Super Collider. Friday knows her mother isn't capable of such a thing – this is a woman who can’t even operate a dishwasher. She’s got to smuggle herself
Friendroid
M.M. Vaughan
“[An] unrelentingly funny sc-fi story.” —BCCB (starred review) Stranger Things meets robots in this sweet and “noteworthy” (Booklist) story about an unlikely friendship between two boys—one human, one android. Danny’s a kid. Eric’s a kid, too. He’s also a robot, but he doesn’t know that. For Danny,
FROM COCINAS TO LUCHA LIBRE RINGSIDES
themes, including “Building Bridges, Building Community” and “Belonging…Dolor y Alegría.” The authors and illustrators run with the inspiration provided by food and sports, exploring the nuances of diaspora culture and belonging through the lens of their diverse Latinx heritages. The varied artistic styles include both full\u002Dcolor and black\u002Dand\u002Dwhite illustrations. While the central focus on Latinx identity is strongly developed throughout, some of the entries feel too similar to one another to stand out on their own, making this collection better for dipping into and browsing than reading cover to cover. Some stories are brief and humorous while others are longer, more thoughtful pieces reflecting on serious topics. The strongest narratives are the ones rooted in memoir and family history, such as Valerie Martínez Cabrera and Andrés Vera Martínez’ “Lamesa” (a story of enduring Chicano cultural pride in mid\u002D20th\u002Dcentury Texas, which features atmospheric, sepia\u002Dtoned illustrations) and “El Limber” by Rafael Rosado (a charmingly buoyant slice\u002Dof\u002Dlife tale set in 1970s Puerto Rico)."
This is the third edition of an established and leading book on family law in Nigeria. Since the last edition in 1990 significant judicial and statutory enactments have taken place in the area of study. The new edition incorporates these changes and explains their implications. The chapters have bee
FROM LANGUAGE TO LANGUAGE
the Stagirite.” In another example, he unpacks how a metaphysical “notion of being would be entirely different” in the West African tonal language Ewe. The book itself is intertextual, emphasizing the collaborative act of knowledge building, as Diagne traces the evolution and lineage of his thinking in elegant prose. The author cites numerous late cultural theorists and philosophers, including Henri Bergson, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, and Léopold Sédar Senghor, as well as present\u002Dday figures, among them Kwame Anthony Appiah, Philippe Dagen, and Sandra Laugier."
This bilingual journey offers young readers a vibrant exploration of how words and meanings transform across cultures, presenting common phrases and everyday vocabulary in parallel languages that inv...
FROM MALICE TO ASHES
Soviet border guards. Before long, the Germans begin mass executions in the woods. Olek manages to help an injured Jewish boy in hiding, and it’s not long before Olek himself is in trouble. Al makes it to the United States and joins the war effort as quickly as he can\u003B soon, he’s back in Europe with Allied forces. Meanwhile, Zeneta is struggling for her life, along with other Lithuanians whom the Soviets have shipped to Siberia. Toyn’s narrative is based on true events—most notably, the horrors of the Ponary Massacre—and it’s at its strongest when describing, without embellishment, unthinkable events. For instance, as German power waned, prisoners were forced to dig up and systematically burn corpses to cover up the fact that there were mass graves in the Ponary forest. This included the placement of thermite grenades to ensure that the fire “burned hot enough to incinerate the bodies”\u003B the resulting blazes would then burn “for three days or until a heap of ashes remained.” The dialogue isn’t always as sharp, as characters sometimes unnecessarily narrate their actions with statements such as “I have a gift for each of you.” Overall, though, the work succeeds in its author’s aim to shed light on “events largely unknown to Western audiences.”"
This gripping YA thriller plunges readers into a world of simmering grudges and explosive consequences, where a single act of revenge spirals into an uncontrollable inferno that consumes an entire co...
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
E.L. Konigsburg
Now available in a deluxe keepsake edition! A Time Best YA Book of All Time (2021) Run away to the Metropolitan Museum of Art with E. L. Konigsburg’s beloved classic and Newbery Medal–winning novel From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. When Claudia decided to run away, she planned v
FRONT DESK
Kelly Yang
"Inside Out and Back Again" meets "Millicent Min, Girl Genius" in this timely, hopeful middle-grade novel with a contemporary Chinese twist.
Frontiers in American Children’s Literature
Dorothy Clark
Frontiers in American Children’s Literature is a groundbreaking work by both established and emerging scholars in the fields of children’s literature criticism, history, and education. It offers 18 essays which explore and critically examine the expanding canon of American children’s books against t
Frozen 2: One for the Books
Disney Books
Read along with Disney! Olaf has learned to read, and it is one of his favorite things to do. He is a frequent visitor to the Arendelle library. When he and Anna discover that the librarian is going out of town for a few days and the library will be closed, they can't think of anything sadder. But A
Fudge-a-mania
Judy Blume
Fudge is back—and driving his brother Peter crazy, as usual. This five-year-old human hurricane is more trouble than ever. His latest plan is to marry Peter’s sworn enemy, Sheila Tubman (how disgusting!). But Peter’s problems are about to get worse. His parents have decided to share a summer house w
FUJI
a stream of unfamiliar names. The current Fuji took shape around 17,000 years ago. Thus it did not precede humans but grew up among them. It erupted now and then, disastrously in 1707, but has gone quiet for the past few hundred years. From prehistory, humans settled nearby and grew crops—especially tea and mulberry trees for silk—that thrived on the volcanic soil. The volcano’s beauty as well as its behavior attracted attention both mystical and literary. An 18th\u002Dcentury mystic who starved himself to death on Fuji gave rise to a cult, “Fujiko,” devoted to its worship that included a pilgrimage to the summit, which in turn gave rise to a major local industry. Fujiko adopted many Buddhist practices and competed with the more nationalistic Shinto movement. Much of the book details the legal, doctrinal, and organizational quarrels between the three religions. Fujiko did not do well and is now a fringe movement, but almost all religious ceremonies surrounding Fuji evaporated after World War II. The mountain is now a major tourist attraction, fueling quarrels over trash, sanitation, crowds, and the deteriorating environment."
This visually stunning exploration of Japan's iconic mountain offers young readers a breathtaking journey through both natural landscapes and cultural traditions. Through vivid photography and access...
Fun Activity Book for Kids
Kids Activity Books
Fun Activity Book For Kids: Fun Mazes, Dot to Dot, Coloring, Matching, Crosswords Activity Book for Kids Ages 3-5, 4-8, 5-12. This Fun Activity Book for kids is great for those parents who wish for their children to improve thier coloring, counting, spelling and co-ordination skills. Every Puzzle Ac
Fun and Easy Kids Sudoku and Maze Puzzle Book
Puzzle Press
These children's Sudokus use the numbers 1 through 9 but your child only needs to recognize the numbers. There is no math involved, and your child will be so proud when they successfully solve these easy puzzles in 4X4 blocks. Later on in the book there are slightly (but still children-rated) Sudoku
Fun for Kids III
Marion F. Gallivan
An index to children's craft books published since 1991. Provides a guide to craft instructions alphabetically by project, or by type of material used.
Fundamentals of Children's Services
Michael Sullivan
Children's services are the heart of the library. This overview provides hands-on, proven strategies for librarians, addressing questions critical to the long-term success of children's library services. Experienced, new and trainee children's librarians, library administrators & trustees will all w
FURNITURE SLIDERS
a mysterious woman whom he only vaguely remembers—she’s another slider, named Alicia, who proves to be as brilliant as he is. She warns him that he’s still in danger from the Mirror, and that its creator, Dr. Emil Krane, plans to continue using it without regard for who it might hurt. The two of them travel to Vienna, Prague, and finally Montevideo in an effort to stop Krane and neutralize—or destroy—the Mirror. Along the way, they meet many old friends and foes, encounter treachery and violence, and face the impact of the past. Bentley does a deft job of keeping the many narrative threads straight, and the story flows well, as do its action sequences. The SF elements are solid: the Mirror is described in fascinating detail, and the ideas behind it are explored thoroughly but not overwhelmingly. The spy and noir elements are less successful\u003B Max is so impossibly talented, so antisocial yet simultaneously alluring that he reads almost like a parody (“You were always the best one of us”). But he’s played straight, and that means there isn’t a lot to him aside from clichés. Alicia is similar, though it’s worth noting that she has agency and perspective beyond the role of a romantic interest. This inventive novel displays a lot of potential, and one hopes that in the future Bentley will apply the same complexity to his characters as he does to his physics."
This practical guide offers clear, step-by-step instructions for moving heavy furniture safely and efficiently using sliding devices. The book covers everything from basic techniques for solo movers ...
Future X
war, plague, and eco-collapse comes across the writings of a fellow survivor in Koszulinski’s SF novel." />
"The Great Gray Plague" is a science fiction short story written by Raymond F. Jones. This riveting story depicts a futuristic civilization coping with the implications of unrestrained technological progress. The plot is set in a dystopian future and revolves around a society that has become overly
Gary Paulsen
Sue Corbett
Gary Paulsen is an American writer of young adult literature who has won the Margaret Edwards Award for his lifetime contribution in writing for teens. A prolific writer, he is the celebrated author of more than 200 books. This thoughtful biography exposes his early encouragements through interviews
GAS GIANT GAMBIT
the San Juan\u002DPaul Waystation bulls—“law enforcement on the Cygnus Trail”—she is rescued by a kind robot, Maurice, and given temporary shelter with the Vega ranching family. With Tilly—her steed sporting a Faster Than Light engine—needing expensive repairs, she must pick up odd jobs to secure the fuel and money (“rubidium and spoons”) to escape. Assuming the name Gus, the wry gunslinger with a beam\u002Dshooting pistol soon learns that lying low won’t be easy in a town where too many things don’t add up: “Strange disappearances. A mining outpost that wasn’t doing any mining.” After a whiskey\u002Dfueled night leads to a bar brawl with Aaron Leconte, son of the greedy town administrator Laszlo, Gus becomes enmeshed in Las Ráfagas’ precarious political situation at the powerful Leconte family’s behest. In her new role as deputy marshal, she uncovers snippets of shady dealings that suggest Laszlo is “snatching natives, trying to force down the price of…land and shares” and attempting to drive away the Vega family. In addition to these abuses of power, she learns that the native Deiopeans—“child\u002Dsized bipedal spiders”—are at risk of deadly exploitation. Gus must saddle up for a new mission: save Las Ráfagas before being killed by the Leconte family’s militia. In this inventive novel, Raye creates an instantly absorbing world, seamlessly marrying SF technology and Western tropes. The floating mining station has a complex history of colonialism with its subjugated robots, genies, and displaced Indigenous population. As readers gradually uncover the scope of the historical abuses of power alongside Gus—an indelible queer protagonist with her share of vices—her reluctant move from a focus on monetary gain to comradeship with the townsfolk is a deeply satisfying one. Gus and the community’s fight for justice is a reflective allegory for contemporary times."
This gripping space opera plunges readers into a high-stakes mission through the turbulent atmosphere of a colossal gas planet, where a young crew must navigate treacherous cloud cities and alien pol...
Genius LEGO Inventions with Bricks You Already Have
Sarah Dees
Calling All Tinkerers, Experimenters & Inventors! Unleash Your Creative Powers with Exciting LEGO® Innovations Use science and engineering to transform your bin of LEGO® bricks into amazing, movable toys, machines and gadgets. Bestselling author Sarah Dees is back with an all-new collection of proje
Geography
John Corn
The 'Accessing' series brings a new concept to the teaching and learning of geography in primary schools. Each book is closely matched to the National Curriculum and QCA schemes of work and follows a one-book-per-year approach.
Geography 360°
Ann Bowen
Geography 360 is a Key Stage 3 course that gives pupils a really inspiring exploration of Geography issues and skills. The materials incorporate the key aspects of the Foundation subjects strand of the Key Stage 3 Strategy, with real support for Assessment for Learning and comprehensive integration
George Washington (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2)
Caroline Crosson Gilpin
Learn all about George Washington, one of the most important figures in American history, in this colorful, inviting, and entertaining biography. This carefully leveled reader is written in an easy-to-grasp style to encourage the historians of tomorrow! National Geographic supports K-12 educators wi
George Washington Carver (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1)
Kitson Jazynka
Take a bite into the fascinating history of peanut butter and the man who invented it. Through leveled text and engaging photos, kids meet George Washington Carver and learn about his important work with peanuts and other plants. This level 1 reader is carefully leveled for an early independent read
GHOST CIRCUS
Genre
A high-octane supernatural thriller plunges readers into the eerie world of a cursed circus where the performers are ghosts bound to entertain for eternity. When a skeptical teen is forced to join th...
GHOSTLY ROULETTE
the pack leader, but Joe volunteers to stay to find Parker’s killer. Because of how the murder was committed, vampires, not ghosts, become the primary suspects (“Vampires can transform into bats and clouds of mist as well as exert control over electronic devices”). Joe struggles to find anyone with a motive to kill Parker\u003B he soon learns that the Minnesota woods are full of supernatural creatures working in opposition to each other, and that Parker may have been collateral damage. Joe gets help from an unexpected source: Parker’s ghost appears to him, explaining that recently minted spirits can’t cross over, and that more ghosts are being forced to return from the other side. Joe must determine who is behind this situation and Parker’s murder. Carpenter has fashioned this second volume of his Joe the Werewolf series into an educational outing for his lead character that will prove equally compelling to his readers. In addition to the were\u002Dbeasts, aliens, and vampires with which he’s familiar, Joe here encounters sasquatches, ghosts, and hodags (evil creatures that spring from the ashes of cremated oxen). The revelation that so many exotic beings are living among humans is what makes Carpenter’s work fun—readers will be engaged while encountering various supernatural creatures along with Joe, who gets roped into the role of peacemaker trying to get the various groups to work together against a common threat."
This chilling novel plunges readers into a high-stakes paranormal thriller where a group of teens discovers an antique roulette wheel that doesn't gamble with money, but with spirits and souls. The n...
GHOSTS OF HIROSHIMA
survivors, include the sight of a cart falling from the sky with the hindquarters of the horse pulling it still attached\u003B a young boy who put his hands over his eyes as the bomb hit—and “saw the bones of his fingers shining through shut eyelids, just like an X\u002Dray photograph”\u003B “statue people” flash\u002Dfossilized and fixed in place, covered in a light snowfall of ashes\u003B and, of course, the ghosts—people severely flash\u002Dburned on one side of their bodies, leaving shadows on a wall, the side of a building, or whatever stood nearby. The carnage continued for days, weeks, and years as victims of burns and those who developed various forms of cancer succumbed to their injuries: “People would continue to die in ways that people never imagined people could die.” Scattered in these survivor stories is another set of stories from those involved in the development and deployment of the only two atomic weapons ever used in warfare. The author also tells of the letter from Albert Einstein and Leo Szilard to Franklin D. Roosevelt that started the ball rolling toward the formation of the Manhattan Project and the crew conversations on the Enola Gay and the Bockscar, the planes that dropped the Little Boy on Hiroshima and the Fat Man on Nagasaki. We have to find a way to get along, one crew member said, “because we now have the wherewithal to destroy everything.”"
This gripping historical novel plunges readers into the immediate aftermath of the atomic bomb, following a young survivor's harrowing journey through the ruins of his city. The narrative masterfully...
Ghostwriters
Clara MacCarald
With about one million new books released each year, writing has become a very popular profession. Novelists, experts in numerous fields, and even celebrities are behind some of the most popular books on the market today. But many of the so-called authors didn’t actually write their own books. Ghost
Gifts of the Heart
Patricia Polacco
Beloved author-illustrator Patricia Polacco’s holiday story is a wonderful ode to the magic of family, Christmas, and giving the right kind of gifts—gifts filled with love. Richie and Trisha want to buy Christmas gifts for their family, but they don't have enough money. Enter Kay Lamity, a new house
Gingerbread Baby
Jan Brett
Jan Brett's Gingerbread Baby is not about to get eaten in this delicious twist on a favorite Christmastime tale! It all begins when Matti opens the oven too soon and out jumps a cheeky little Gingerbread Bay. He leads Matti's mother and father, the dog and the cat, and a whole colorful cast of chara
Gingerbread Friends
Jan Brett
Jan Brett's popular winter tale--now in board book! Confident and excited to make new friends, the Gingerbread Baby happens upon a bakery, where he dances and prances in front of a sugar cookie girl, trying to make friends. But she just stares and doesn’t say a word, like all the other sweet treats
GIRL WITH THE SILVER HAIR
their military\u002Dofficer parents they are a post\u002Dnuclear\u002Dapocalypse evolution of mankind, crucial to the survival of a subterranean, locked\u002Ddown United States beset by savage enemies on Earth’s radiation\u002Dscarred surface. Eten is directed to use her deadly brainwaves on an accused “terrorist” leader, but she begins to doubt the tales being fed to her. It transpires that the kids are part of “Project Samson,” an initiative by the American military and government to grow DNA\u002Dmodified test\u002Dtube embryos into weaponized, ESP\u002Daugmented assassins. The Pentagon powers behind Project Samson have learned that maintaining control over these super\u002Dbeings grows difficult over time—especially when the subjects reach puberty—and uncooperative members of the group have been summarily killed. How long can Eten hide her wrathful discontent and rely on the dubious protection offered by a sympathetic guard, or her faux “mom” and “dad”? The premise of youngsters being cultivated by Black Ops agencies as mutant secret weapons is not an original one (there are similar tales by Dean R. Koontz, Stephen King, and John Farris), but Seupel’s take proceeds in an effective, straight\u002Dahead fashion as Eten, a stranger to concepts such as money or menstruation, becomes a fugitive in the “real world”—a very familiar one in the YA\u002Ddystopian genre in which an unjust society is threatened by rising sea levels and violently authoritarian adults. (Trying to ingratiate herself with the fascistic power structure, Eten proclaims, “More than anything in the world, I want to defend our country and make America great again.”) With such strong forward momentum, the material will not require psychic pushes to compel readers to barrel through in one sitting."
A young woman with striking silver hair navigates a world of magic and political intrigue, discovering that her unique appearance is tied to a forgotten prophecy and a hidden power she must learn to ...
Girls Who Rocked the World
Michelle Roehm McCann
Meet forty-six movers and shakers who made their mark before age twenty.
Give Thanks to the Lord
Karma Wilson
A boy gives thanks to the Lord for all that he has in this illustrated interpretation of Psalm XCII.
Global Report on Early Childhood Care and Education
Fonds des Nations Unies pour l'enfance
This comprehensive report provides an authoritative overview of early childhood care and education systems worldwide, offering critical data and analysis for policymakers, educators, and advocates. I...
Global Warming for Kids
Trent Harding
Do you want to teach your kids more about global warming and climate change? Global warming can be a difficult concept for children to understand. Theodore helps kids learn about the causes of global warming, climate change, the greenhouse effect and what we can do to help reduce the carbon footprin
GLORY, GRIT AND GREATNESS
what he perceived as the lack of reverence many Americans have for military heroes. This observation, combined with what Carr believes to be a declining historical awareness among young people, prompted the author to write this work, which surveys American heroes “from many eras and walks of life.” The book’s nine chapters can essentially be divided into two categories: biographies of soldiers and those of various historical icons. Many of the war heroes are lesser\u002Dknown figures, such as those covered in the opening chapter on the Torpedo Plane Squadrons of the Battle of Midway. Readers are offered inspirational vignettes about such men as Lloyd Childers, who came from poverty but eagerly volunteered to serve at the outbreak of World War II, and John Thomas Eversole, a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy who was among the first American airmen killed in the opening stages of the battle. Other chapters focus on more well\u002Dknown names, from business tycoon John D. Rockefeller and President Calvin Coolidge to boxer Rocky Marciano and songwriter Irving Berlin. These chapters provide sweeping overviews of each individual’s life and contributions while reveling in the idiosyncrasies of the subjects\u003B Rockefeller, readers learn, swallowed a spoonful of olive oil each day and had a proclivity for “canoodling” women in his town car after the death of his wife, while Coolidge refused to install a telephone in his White House office (“the better to avoid chitchat”). A chronic workaholic, Berlin worked on his songs “in taxis and restaurants and while shaving,” and even brought a piano with him on vacations.While not shying away from personal flaws, such as Marciano’s taste for philandering or Rockefeller’s “cutthroat” business practices, the book’s overall tone is celebratory, which may come off as overly hagiographic to skeptical readers. (The same cutthroat Rockefeller, for instance, is subsequently praised for his philanthropy and religiosity.) While generally nonpartisan in his approach to American history, the author unnecessarily wades into contemporary culture wars in his introduction, declaring the work is “for people like [him] who are fed up with America bashing, who would rather salute our flag than sully it.” The book is generally well\u002Dresearched\u003B each chapter is accompanied by its own bibliography. (The sources cited, including works published by contemporary academics over the last decade, contradict Carr’s argument that modern American history books have “either left out or glossed over” heroes of the past.) Aside from the politically charged opening pages and the author’s implied critiques of contemporary history teachers and scholars, the book’s biographical vignettes are written in a welcoming, engaging style that blends encyclopedic overviews with fascinating trivial details. Many include dialogue and novel\u002Dlike scene\u002Dsetting that immerse the reader in the past. The text’s ample inclusion of photographs supplements the work’s engaging and absorbing storytelling. And while all but one of the chapters focus on men (Irving Berlin shares the spotlight with Kathryn Elizabeth Smith, the “First Lady of Radio,” in their combined chapter), the author is careful to emphasize the role of women, albeit in supporting roles, in shaping the lives of his male subjects."
This powerful collection of biographical profiles introduces young readers to extraordinary women whose remarkable achievements have shaped our world, from pioneering scientists and groundbreaking ar...
Glowing Animals (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1/Co-Reader)
Rose Davidson
You know fireflies glow in the dark, but did you know there are many other animals that make their own light? Dive deep into the ocean, soar high in the sky, and explore the forest and desert floors to discover animals that glow. Explore the wonderful world of bioluminescence and biofluorescence in
Go Ask Ozzie
Patricia Polacco
"When Patricia starts junior high, her awful older brother Richie makes her life miserable but after he teaches her to dance she sees that he is not so rotten after all."--Publisher description.
GOAT MAGIC
good fortune, Trill’s magic power is the ability to communicate with goats. Alya, in her goat form, hides from her assailants among Trill’s herd. The girls get off to a rocky start—sheltered Alya has some high\u002Dhanded ways that make Trill bristle—but ultimately, Trill agrees to help the princess. The girls must move quickly, however: Aunt\u002DU, a friend of Trill’s mother whom they seek out for help, informs them that if they don’t destroy the talisman used to place the curse within a month, Alya will remain a goat forever. This fantasy story reads like a classic fairy tale and explores themes of trust in oneself and greater awareness of others. The friendship and love that blossom between Alya and Trill feel natural and endearing. The cartoonlike illustrations employ warm colors that match the tone of the story. Wheeler’s worldbuilding emerges organically from interactions between the characters, sustaining a fast pace and avoiding lengthy explanations. Alya has tan skin, and Trill has medium\u002Dbrown skin."
This middle grade novel delivers a thrilling sports fantasy that will captivate young readers who dream of athletic stardom, blending competitive soccer action with unexpected supernatural elements. ...
God and Me! Volume 3, Ages 10 12
Kathy Widenhouse
Our best-selling God and Me devotional series just for girls is back! God and Me 3 is packed with cool stories and activities that will help you draw closer to God every day! Each devotion will show you how to walk with God and discover His promises for your life. So get started and learn more about
God Is Great
Karen Wingate
Easily use 5-Minute Bible Activities any time--Whether before, during, or after your Bible lesson! Engage kids with quick and easy-to-use Sunday School activities accompanied by valuable reproducible lessons to strengthen their relationship with God! Features over 40 quick-prep Bible lessons, activi
GOETHE
a history of 18th\u002Dcentury ideas? How did he make, and respond to, 19th\u002Dcentury ways of looking at the world? Behind all his work is this: What is human nature and what is the place of humankind in the natural world? The great scholarly achievement of this book lies in its synthesis of Goethe’s personal writing (especially his letters) with his public work. It shows how he created modern German as a language for a people—how the German\u002Dspeaking peoples, scattered across small kingdoms, duchies, and imperial lands, could find unity in a literary heritage. This book does not ignore the paradoxes of Goethe’s life. A man of great faith, he was an indefatigable analyst of nature. A proponent of human freedom, he could consort with despots. Goethe enabled us to find philosophy in literature, much as he sought faith in Shakespeare and the Greeks. Bell, a professor at King’s College London, distills an ethical lesson from that search: “Faith is…an expression of compassion. What matters is that our compassion engages with the world….The natural human capacity to feel concern or compassion, rooted deep in our nature, dwarfs any reasoning about good or evil or otherwise of religious doctrine.” That is the lesson of literature, and that is the lesson of this amazing book."
This insightful biography offers young readers a compelling introduction to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, the German literary giant whose works spanned poetry, drama, and scientific inquiry. The narrat...
GOLIATH'S CURSE
Genre
This gripping fantasy adventure plunges readers into a world where ancient curses and modern-day heroes collide, delivering a story rich with mythological stakes and relentless pacing. When an ancien...
GOOD AND EVIL AND OTHER STORIES
an eerie threat (a ghostly cat, a telepathic neighbor, a violent guest), we realize we have been party to a central human truth. Some revelations come in the form of body horror, and the gore can be hilariously goofy—a welcome lightness to the more somber scenes of tender caretaking (or unapologetic cruelty). Schweblin and veteran translator McDowell trace the slim barrier between perception and reality with masterful narration, piercing dialogue, stealthy wit, and psychological precision."
This collection of moral tales thoughtfully explores the complex interplay between right and wrong through a series of compelling narratives that will resonate deeply with young adult readers. Each s...
Good Night with The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Eric Carle
Say good night with The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Young readers can snuggle up with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this gentle picture book perfect for bedtime! Ease little ones to sleep with lullaby-like text and soothing art from the World of Eric Carle.
Good Night, Good Night
Sandra Boynton
With the help of several animal characters, this picture book takes a look at the bedtime ritual.
Good Rosie!
Kate DiCamillo
Beloved storyteller Kate DiCamillo and cartoonist Harry Bliss introduce some delightfully doggy dogs in a warm, funny tale of a timid pup who needs a friend. Rosie is a good dog and a faithful companion to her owner, George. She likes taking walks with George and looking at the clouds together, but
Goodnight, My Love! (English Haitian Creole Bilingual Children's Book)
Shelley Admont
English Haitian Creole kids' book. Perfect for kids studying English or Haitian as their second language. Alex finds it hard to go to sleep.
Goodnight, My Love! (Haitian Creole English Bilingual Children's Book)
Shelley Admont
Haitian Creole English kids' book. Perfect for kids studying English or Haitian as their second language. Alex finds it hard to go to sleep.
Goodnight, My Love! (Irish English Bilingual Children's Book)
Shelley Admont
Irish English bilingual book. Perfect for kids studying English or Irish as their second language. Alex finds it hard to go to sleep. His father suggests planning a dream that he would like to see when he falls asleep.
Gooney Bird on the Map
Lois Lowry
Gooney Bird Greene returns for another rollicking classroom adventure in this fifth installment of two-time Newbery Award Winner Lois Lowry's Gooney Bird series.
Goose and the Mountain Lion
Marian Harris
The other animals in the barn suspect a mountain lion of stealing Goose's eggs, but when they stand guard, the eggs keep disappearing anyway.
Grace Hopper
Laurie Wallmark
“If you’ve got a good idea, and you know it’s going to work, go ahead and do it.” The inspiring story of Grace Hopper—the boundary-breaking woman who revolutionized computer science—is told told in an engaging picture book biography. Who was Grace Hopper? A software tester, workplace jester, cherish
GRACE PERIOD
selling the house, Mateus has the opportunity to leave the past behind, but the re\u002Demergence of the much denuded Graça in his life, along with his introduction to her chaotic, sensualist daughter, Natália, and Alberta’s steady, phlegmatic decline forces Mateus to confront the fact that the past may be the only time in his life that still feels worth living. Through prose that is both melancholy and brutally keen, this midcentury master’s eye for the scintillating detail at the heart of even the most mundane observation loses nothing in its translation from its original language, culture, or time."
This gritty contemporary novel follows a high school senior navigating the complex aftermath of a family tragedy while trying to secure her college future. The narrative masterfully captures the over...
Grade 1 Reading Workbooks
BABY PROFESSOR.
When introducing the concept of reading, a child first needs to master the alphabet and phonics too. It's the combination of all these concepts that would an effective reading workbook. So for this workbook, each page is composed of trace letters, and picture representations of words that need to be
Grade 2 Phonics: Better Baby Speakers
Baby Professor
Phonics is a proven stepping stone to reading. It is defined as the branch of linguistics that focuses on sounds and human speech. Phonics helps children learn to spell words by listening well to how they are pronounced. The goal of this book is to make it easy for children to recognize and associat
GRAND FINALES
religion, the Civil Rights Movement, and social injustice to find new outlets for their talents and new ways to engage with the world. Gubar cites many other aging women—artist Faith Ringgold and designer Iris Apfel, and writers Grace Paley, Ursula K. Le Guin, Margaret Atwood, and Annie Ernaux, among others, to ring in on the lively possibilities—of productivity, connection, and reinvention—in one’s last years."
This collection of book reviews offers young readers and their parents a curated guide to contemporary children's literature, providing thoughtful analysis of plot, character development, and age-app...
Grandma’s Bag of Stories
Sudha Murty
Who can resist a good story, especially when it’s being told by Grandma? From her bag emerge tales of kings and cheats, monkeys and mice, bears and gods. Meet a bear who ate some really bad dessert and got very angry; a lazy man who would not put out a fire till it reached his beard; a princess who
Grandpa Green
Lane Smith
A child explores the ordinary life of his extraordinary great-grandfather, as expressed in his topiary garden.
GRAY DAWN
Genre
This gripping dystopian thriller plunges readers into a world where color has been systematically erased, creating a stark, gray existence that serves as a powerful metaphor for conformity and contro...
Great Expectations: Baby's First Year
Sandy Jones
Expectant mothers snapped up Great Expectations: Your All-in-One Resource for Pregnancy & Childbirth (135,000 copies sold), and reviewers praised it for its warm, reassuring voice of expertise. This is the logical follow-up, an innovative baby book that will guide and reassure new moms and dads thro
Great Joy (midi edition)
Kate DiCamillo
"Newbery Medalist DiCamillo spins a tale of compassion and holiday warmth." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) A New York Times Bestseller A Time Magazine Top 10 Book of the Year Four starred reviews (Booklist, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal) It is just before Christmas
Greek Mythology for Kids
Greek Papers Publishing
Discover the world of Greek mythology This illustrated book (in color) will immerse you in the world of the Gods of Olympus, the titans, the heroes and the mythical creatures. Learn a lot of things with the "Did you know?" anecdotes: Did you know that it is because of Artemis that the constellation
Greek Mythology for Kids: From the Gods to the Titans
Baby Professor
Why would you introduce your child to Greek mythology when they are just figments of the imagination? Well, there are many benefits a child can harvest from learning Greek mythology. For one, it fuels the imagination and help them become more creative. Greek mythology also teaches about the core val
Greek Mythology Stories for Kids
David Pike
Welcome to the greatest collection of Greek mythology retellings for children to read and enjoy. The great Gorgon witch Medusa, The blood-thirsty Minotaur, and The fiery Chimera. These are just some of the many fascinating monsters that kids can discover and learn in their Greek mythology course stu
Greek Myths for Young Children
Heather Amery
First published: London: Usborne Pub. Ltd., 2000.
Greek Myths Retold for Children
Padraic Colum
In "Greek Myths Retold for Children: The Golden Fleece & The Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles," Padraic Colum offers a vivid reimagining of ancient Greek mythology, tailored specifically for a younger audience. Colum's literary style is characterized by its lyrical prose and engaging narrative tone,
Greenwitch
Susan Cooper
The Drew siblings must face a powerful creature from the ocean depths to reclaim the golden grail in this third installment of Susan Cooper’s epic and award-winning The Dark Is Rising Sequence, now with a brand-new look! The priceless golden grail that Simon, Jane, and Barney Drew worked so hard to
Gregor and the Code of Claw
Suzanne Collins
Everyone in the Underland has been taking great pains to keep The Prophecy of Time from Gregor. Now, with an army of rats approaching, and his mum and sister still in Regalia, Gregor the warrior must gather up his courage to help defend Regalia and get his family home safely.
Gregor and the Curse of the Warmbloods
Suzanne Collins
Gregor and Boots must return to the Underland to help ward off a plague. It is spreading fast, and when it claims one of Gregor's family, he begins to truly understand his role in the Prophecy of Blood. Gregor must summon all his power to end the biological warfare that threatens the fate of every w
Gregor and the Marks of Secret (The Underland Chronicles #4)
Suzanne Collins
Follow Gregor in fourth gripping adventure in Suzanne Collins's masterful New York Times bestselling Underland Chronicles! Now, in the fourth book in Suzanne Collins's New York Times bestselling series, Gregor is drawn into a crisis. For generations, rats have run the mice--or "nibblers"--out of wha
Gregor and the Prophecy of Bane
Suzanne Collins
Spies have reported the sighting of a Rat King in the Underland, a character who has been legendary since the Middle Ages. Recognizable by its tremendous size and snow-white coat, the Rat King is destined to bring a World War to the Underland.
Gregor the Overlander
Suzanne Collins
When eleven-year-old Gregor falls through a grate in the laundry room of his apartment building, he hurtles into the dark Underland, where spiders, rats and giant cockroaches coexist uneasily with humans. This world is on the brink of war, and Gregor's arrival is no accident. Gregor has a vital role
Grip of the Shadow Plague
Brandon Mull
Very strange things are afoot at Fablehaven. Someone or something has released a plague that transforms beings of light into creatures of darkness. Seth discovers the problem early, but as the infectious disease spreads, it becomes clear that the preserve cannot hold out for long. In dire need of he
Growing and Knowing: A Selection Guide for Children's Literature
Mary Trim
No detailed description available for "Growing and Knowing: A Selection Guide for Children's Literature".
Guess Where?
Guido Van Genechten
Animals do all kinds of things. But where do they do them? Guess where the squirrel hides nuts and where the cat likes to sleep? Look in this book to find out A playful book with flaps that reveal clever surprises For toddlers ages 18 months and up with a focus child's world.
GUEST PRIVILEGES
Genre
This provocative young adult novel explores the complex dynamics of privilege and power through the lens of an exclusive boarding school, where social hierarchies dictate every interaction. The narra...
Guided Drawing With Multilingual Preschoolers
Christina M. Cassano
Drawing provides opportunities for children to communicate their thoughts even when they do not have the vocabulary or the English proficiency to fully explain their ideas. This practical guide presents foundational information on the role of drawing in vocabulary development. The authors describe a
Guiding the GIfted Child
James Webb, Psy.D.
Guiding the Gifted Child has been called the "The Dr. Spock book for parents of gifted children" and is a classic in the field. Translated into several languages, this book won the National Media Award of the American Psychological Association, and has sold over 100,000 copies. The intensity, sensit
Guiding Your Child Through Grief
James P. Emswiler
Give your child the help and support needed to cope with grief and loss. Guiding Your Child Through Grief, by the founders of the New England Center for Loss & Transition and The Cove, a highly praised program for grieving children, takes away the uncertainty and helpless feelings we commonly feel a
Guinness World Records 2017: Blockbusters!
Guinness World Records
Roll out the red carpet for Guinness World Records 2017: BLOCKBUSTERS! It’s virtually exploding with the latest pop-culture records, stellar pictures, behind-the-scenes news, and definitive top 10s. Look right here to find the most-loved movie and TV stars, viral vloggers, chart-topping music, toys,
GUTS
Raina Telgemeier
In a semi-autobiographical graphic novel, the author describes her childhood anxiety, in a story about growing up and gathering the courage to face and conquer her fears.
H. G. Wells
Dennis Abrams
The early life of Herbert George Wells was filled with poverty, injuries, failed apprenticeships, brief periods of schooling, and the breakdown of his parents' marriage.;Yet, somehow he overcame it all to become one of the worl.
Hachette Children's Yearbook & Infopedia 2014
Hachette India
Now know more than ever before! 5th BESTSELLING EDITION! It's a fact-finder, it's an almanac, it's a GK book, it's a notable notes diary. . . Yes, it's indispensable for every student who wants to know what in the world is going on. The Hachette Children's Yearbook & Infopedia 2014 is a ready refere
Hachette Children's Yearbook& Infopedia 2016
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It's a fact-finder, it's an almanac, it's a G.K. book, it's a notable notes diary. . . Yes. It's indispensable for every student who wants to know what in the world is going on. The Hachette Children's Yearbook and Infopedia 2016 is a ready reference book packed with essential information. It's the
Half a World Away
Cynthia Kadohata
The new novel from a Newbery Medalist and National Book Award winner. Eleven-year-old Jaden, an emotionally damaged adopted boy, feels a connection to a small, weak toddler with special needs in Kazakhstan, where Jaden's family is trying to adopt a "normal" baby.
HALF PASS SIX
the naturalist William Beebe to study ocean life—first in the Sargasso Sea, and then off the coast of the Galápagos Islands. After the voyage ended, Beebe, with co\u002Dauthor Ruth Rose, published a bestselling account of the journey. Rohrbein was aware of this fact, but it wasn’t until more than 30 years later, when his teenage daughter gave him a handsome hardcover edition of the book, that he gave it much thought. “He was not the kind to read books,” his now\u002Dadult daughter, Lockhart, writes. “The Daily News was enough.” Rohrbein had watched Beebe excitedly dredge specimens from the depths of the ocean, but he’d never understood the meaning of the work. In this blend of history and biography, Lockhart records her father’s firsthand experiences of the expedition, informed by the written account of Beebe, whom the young Rohrbein saw as a sort of parental figure\u003B Rohrbein’s father died years before the expedition. The narrative proves to be an investigation not only into Beebe’s revolutionary nautical discoveries aboard the Arcturus but also into the author’s family history, as Lockhart seeks to understand her taciturn parent, who, in turn, plumbs the depths of his younger years. Lockhart, a novelist, writes with measured lyricism: “Maybe all his life he’s wanted to be back at sea and not be connected to any land at all,” she wonders about her father. “The sea was a new beginning, an introduction to the world between the lands, the world with depths so infinite that it stayed hidden from view.” With its ruminations on migration and finding life in unlikely places, this is a book that will sink deep into the reader’s consciousness."
This compelling narrative weaves together marine biology exploration and personal history, chronicling a young man's transformative journey aboard the Arcturus expedition with naturalist William Beeb...
Halloween and Commemorations of the Dead
Roseanne Montillo
Presents information about Halloween including its origins and how it's celebrated in various parts of the world.
Halloween Coloring Book For Kids
Xskul Art
HALLOWEEN COLORING BOOK FOR KIDS AGES 4-8: Halloween is a Holiday that really encourages those who participate in it to delve deep into their creative sides and try to make their homes look as scary and interesting as possible, to attract trick-or-treaters of course, which makes the Holiday that muc
HALLOWEEN COLORING BOOKS FOR KIDS Ages 4-8
Haloween Go
Wow! Stream of creativity and fun, fun, fun! It's all about our Halloween coloring book for kids!Cute Halloween Coloring and Activity Book for Girls and Boys! High-quality paper, design on one side only, premium printing - your child will have a lot of fun with the creative process Explore all the m
Halloween Night
Marjorie Dennis Murray
Trick or treat! It's Halloween night and all are preparing, for a wickedly wonderful evening of scaring. With zombies and banshees and mummies galore, read this book once and you'll come back for more!
HAND IN HAND
the handsome, enigmatic luminary. He is 33, married, and the father of five children, all of whom he left (but still supports) for the love of another woman…whom he has also left. Miriam and Nyezhiner meet at a gathering where a collection of poets, essayists, and novelists are exchanging ideas. Later, the two take a walk across the Williamsburg Bridge in a gentle interlude that signals the beginning of what will become a 30\u002Dyear love affair. Although drawn to the moody poet, Miriam is cautious. Still a teenager when she married and had her daughter Dinaleh, she now needs to find her own path. Nyezhimer, on the other hand, quickly becomes obsessed with her. After a painful confrontation with her husband David (“he came closer, very close, then raised his hand and gave her face a hard slap”), Miriam moves in with her brother, sister\u002Din\u002Dlaw, and mother. A distraught Nyezhimer searches for her, occasionally waiting through the night in the street outside her brother’s house. Veprinski’s dramatic autobiographical novel traces the first tumultuous year of the relationship between the author (Miriam in the novel) and the lyric poet Mani Leyb (Nyezhiner). Ellen Cassedy and Anita Norich have translated the melancholy narrative, first published in Yiddish in 1971\u003B they have beautifully captured the rhythms, humor, and intimacy of the original text. The story is a detailed portrait of a time, place, and culture. Populated by a large cast of Yiddish writers of the day (all of the names have been changed), the novel engages readers with an intriguing variety of artistic personalities and temperaments. "
This counting book offers a fresh approach to early math concepts through rhythmic text and vibrant illustrations that follow children's daily activities. Each number from one to ten is introduced th...
Handbook to the Galar Region (Pokémon)
Scholastic
Meet the Galar region Pokemon! The Handbook to the Galar Region has all the stats and facts kids need to know about the Pokemon from Sword and Shield, the games for Nintendo Switch. Welcome to the Galar region! Every amazing Pokemon featured in the Sword & Shield video games is included in this comp
Happy Valentine's Day
Abbie Mercer
This engaging book will teach young readers all they need to know about the origins of Valentine's Day as they enjoy the holiday's recipes and fun crafts projects.
Harry Potter and International Relations
Daniel H. Nexon
Drawing on a range of historical and sociological sources, this work shows how aspects of Harry's world contain aspects of our own. It also includes chapters on the political economy of the franchise, and on the problems of studying popular culture.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
J.K. Rowling
'Give me Harry Potter,' said Voldemort's voice, 'and none shall be harmed. Give me Harry Potter, and I shall leave the school untouched. Give me Harry Potter, and you will be rewarded.' As he climbs into the sidecar of Hagrid's motorbike and takes to the skies, leaving Privet Drive for the last time
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
J.K. Rowling
There it was, hanging in the sky above the school: the blazing green skull with a serpent tongue, the mark Death Eaters left behind whenever they had entered a building... wherever they had murdered... When Dumbledore arrives at Privet Drive one summer night to collect Harry Potter, his wand hand is
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
J.K. Rowling
Turning the envelope over, his hand trembling, Harry saw a purple wax seal bearing a coat of arms; a lion, an eagle, a badger and a snake surrounding a large letter 'H'. Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Address
HATCHET
Gary Paulsen
This award-winning contemporary classic is the survival story with which all others are compared—and a page-turning, heart-stopping adventure, recipient of the Newbery Honor. Hatchet has also been nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read. Thirteen-year-old Bri
HATE REVISITED!
Genre
This collection of critical essays offers a raw, unflinching examination of contemporary hatred across social, political, and cultural landscapes. The author dissects the mechanisms of animosity with...
Haunted Castle on Hallows Eve
Mary Pope Osborne
The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Jack and Annie are summoned once again to the fantasy realm of Camelot. There, Merlin the Magician tells them that the Stone of Destiny has been stolen. The answer to its d
HEARTBEATS
1980, atop his sport, fame and media scrutiny fed “a creeping sense of panic.” He retired at 26, a decision he regrets, for he “sank” even lower. He got “hooked” on cocaine, made some business mistakes, and now regards the 1990s as a “lost” decade. Though Borg was drug\u002Dfree during his career, his “memories are fewer” about his biggest wins. When you play well, he explains, it’s “like you’re in a trance.” Accordingly, his accounts of his 11 major tournament titles are sometimes terse. He declines to explain, for instance, how he transcended his relative struggles on Wimbledon’s “fast grass” to eventually win five times. He divulges no hard feelings about his great rivalry with John McEnroe, instead sharing an Odd Couple\u002Desque anecdote about pausing a match to counsel the high\u002Dstrung American: “John, it’s only a game.” Borg is forthright about his failings as a father, insightful about the elite competitor’s mindset, and funny on puny 1970s paydays. He was so focused on the next challenge that he’d leave just\u002Dwon trophies in hotels. He lugged a “Santa sack” containing $1 bills on a flight. Borg recently had prostate cancer surgery. He intends “to beat” the disease. As this likable book shows, he’s still a battler. "
This powerful collection of poetry explores the complex emotional landscape of adolescence, giving voice to the turbulent feelings, first loves, and identity questions that define the teenage years. ...
Heaven
Alexandra Adornetto
Bethany, an angel sent to Earth, and her mortal boyfriend, Xavier, defy Heavenly law and marry--leading to a confrontation with the Sevens, rogue angels bent on keeping Beth and Xavier apart, destroying Gabriel and Ivy, and darkening angelic power in the heavens.
Hedgie's Surprise
Jan Brett
Jan Brett's beloved character Hedgie stars in this charming story about a little Tomten who gets tired of porridge for breakfast and starts stealing Henny's eggs. But Henny wants a brood of chicks and she needs her eggs. With the help of clever Hedgie, she substitutes an acorn, a strawberry, a mushr
HEIRESSES
virtue of their wealth, became sought\u002Dafter wives by men of all classes. These heiresses owned, managed, or had financial interests in plantations that depended on slave labor, which the women were well aware of and condoned. All, Kaufmann asserts, willfully disregarded the suffering their fortunes depended on. Drawing on family papers, letters, diaries, and portraits, Kaufmann offers richly detailed biographies of the women, along with many of the men and women whom they enslaved. She depicts the back\u002Dbreaking labor required of plantation workers, their degrading living conditions, and the abuse they suffered at the hands of owners, overseers, lawyers, and governors. She depicts, as well, those who rebelled: Betsy Newton, for example, one of 400 enslaved people on a sugar plantation in Barbados, who traveled to London to petition for freedom for herself and her children. The heiresses profiled, Kaufmann reveals, are only a small number of at least 150 other women whose marriages brought wealth to Britain. And plantation owners were only part of the nation’s profiteering from slavery: Britons “invested in slaving voyages, either through direct ownership or by becoming shareholders. Some insured the ships.” Others provided manacles and guns. Importers bought sugar, rum, coffee, and tobacco produced by enslaved workers. Kaufmann discovered that some of her own ancestors were involved in trafficking Africans\u003B two family members were Liverpool slavers. She hopes, through this examination of Caribbean women, to raise awareness of the web of connections to slavery throughout Georgian Britain—connections that persist into the present—and to begin a process of making amends."
This gripping novel plunges readers into the glittering, cutthroat world of ultra-wealthy teenage girls, where immense fortunes and family legacies dictate every friendship and rivalry. The story fol...
HEKATE
Genre
This gripping YA fantasy introduces readers to the powerful goddess of magic and crossroads, weaving ancient mythology into a modern coming-of-age narrative. The story follows a young protagonist's d...
Helen Keller (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2)
Kitson Jazynka
Readers will be inspired by the amazing story of Helen Keller in this informative biography. They will learn all about her life, her achievements, and the challenges she faced along the way. The Level 2 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for independent readers.
Hello Baby Play and Learn: Playtime
Roger Priddy
And to get dressed, go to the park, eat, have a bath, and finally, go to bed! This big board book introduces these key times in baby's day using highly contrasting pictures with simple word labels, combined with visually stimulating patterns such as spots, stripes and stars. Babies will love to reac
Hello Lighthouse (Caldecott Medal Winner)
Sophie Blackall
A beloved picture book from two-time Caldecott Medal award-winner Sophie Blackall that transports readers to the seaside in timeless, nautical splendor! Watch the days and seasons pass as the wind blows, the fog rolls in, and icebergs drift by. Outside, there is water all around. Inside, the daily l
HELLO SUNSHINE
a change in color scheme, can disrupt the flow as readers pause to figure out what’s going on. Most central characters present white, and Izzy and Skylar are Asian."
This vibrant picture book offers a joyful introduction to weather patterns and seasonal changes through the eyes of a curious child exploring their backyard. Young readers will delight in spotting th...
Hello, Universe
Erin Entrada Kelly
Winner of the Newbery Medal “A charming, intriguingly plotted novel.”—Washington Post Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly’s Hello, Universe is a funny and poignant neighborhood story about unexpected friendships. Told from four intertwining points of view—two boys and two girls—the novel celebrates
Helping Children Understand Death
Marian Carter
Coming to terms with death, be it the death of a family member, friend, or pet, and engaging with our own mortality is a complex task, especially for children and adolescents. The book explores how young people comprehend death and cope with bereavement. It also offers guidance and resources for adu
Helping Your Child Learn to Read
Bernice Cullinan
Intended to help you make the most of your children's natural curiosity. B&W drawings.
Henry and Beezus
Beverly Cleary
Includes an excerpt from Henry and Ribsy.
Henry and Ramona
Beverly Cleary
Henry's most memorable adventures are retold in this play based on Beverly Cleary's popular series of books.
Henry and the Paper Route
Beverly Cleary
Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary gives readers a hero they'll relate to, and root for, in this comical and inspiring novel about Henry Huggins's mission to prove himself worthy of his very own paper route. All the older kids work their own paper route, but because Henry is not eleven yet,
Henry Bobbity Is Missing
Mark Childress
Aimed at children aged 4 to 8, this fantasy tale has Billy Bobbity banishing his brother from their messy room. But, he soon regrets his action and begins the search for the missing Henry.
Henry Huggins
Beverly Cleary
Includes an excerpt from Ribsy adn the roast.
Here to There (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1/Co-Reader)
Jennifer Szymanski
Car, trucks, planes, trains, bikes, gondolas, and even funiculars--there are so many ways to get around! Set out on a journey around the world to discover just how many vehicles we use to get from here to there. Whether you're canoeing down a river, zooming in a maglev train, or just simply walking,
Here We All Are
Tomie dePaola
Tomie can't believe that anything could be more exciting than moving to a new house. Then he finds out that a new baby is coming. Will it be a sister? That's what Tomie hopes. While he is waiting for her to arrive, there is plenty to keep him busy, including tap dancing lessons and the tryouts for a
HERE WE GO
and Sandy Hazelip “met at a medical mission conference in Dallas” just a few months after Sandy was widowed. The two hit it off and realized that they made not only great friends but also ideal traveling companions. They write, “Traveling together—relying on each other in new thrilling and challenging situations\u003B sharing the intense pleasures of discovery, as well as the humdrum hassles of the journey—has cemented what was already a profound and sustaining friendship.” In this book, they reminisce on their past travels—always on a budget—and their ambitious plan to travel around the world in 80 days at the age of 81. The women not only document their journeys but also make meaning out of their experiences through lessons learned along the way. Braving the “Drake Shake” on board a ship to Antarctica and a three\u002Dhour camel ride across the desert to a Bedouin encampment—and dodging the Russian secret police on the Trans\u002DSiberian Railway—the women reinforce the idea that “aging doesn’t have to mean inertia.” The ebullient narratorial voice, inspirational chapter headings, and well\u002Dchosen anecdotes make the book feel less like a text and more like a conversation between friends. Occasionally, the women’s naïveté of their white privilege tests the reader’s empathy, as when they find themselves stranded in Syria and straining the resources of their hosts, or when they treat sleeper cars, which are common among many socioeconomic classes in the global south, as potentially dangerous. "
This vibrant counting book takes young readers on a lively journey through numbers 1 to 10, using rhythmic text and bold illustrations to build early math skills. The simple, repetitive structure mak...
HEROBEAR AND THE KID VOL. 1
Genre
This charming graphic novel introduces a young boy who inherits a magical teddy bear that transforms into a heroic protector, blending everyday childhood experiences with extraordinary superhero adve...
Hey! Wake Up!
Sandra Boynton
Happy morning, everyone! The perfect partner to Pajama Time!, Hey! Wake Up! is a good-morning book with the irrepressible language, the inimitable illustrations, the irresistible cast of characters only Sandra Boynton could create. Yawn. Stretch. Touch your toes. Shimmy shimmy shimmy, Wiggle your no
HIDE & SEEK WITH CLYDE & MONIQUE
Genre
This engaging picture book transforms the classic game of hide-and-seek into an interactive counting adventure, following two playful characters as they search for their hidden friends throughout vib...
HIGH HOPES
Genre
This vibrant picture book offers young readers an inspiring journey through the power of determination and resilience, following a young protagonist who refuses to give up on their ambitious dream. T...
Highly Intuitive Child
Catherine Crawford (MFT.)
This engaging picture book offers young children a gentle introduction to the complex world of emotions through relatable scenarios and clear, accessible language. A licensed family therapist brings ...
Hilo Book 1: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth
Judd Winick
"An action-packed page turner with heart!"—Dav Pilkey, author of DOG MAN Take off on an action packed adventure with HILO Book 1! Dog Man meets Big Nate in this hilarious New York Times bestselling graphic novel series that kids love! BOOM! CLANG! CRASH! D.J. and Gina are totally ordinary kids. But
Hispanic Heritage Coloring Book
Carole Marsh
Kids learn Hispanic heritage facts as they color in this educational coloring book. NEW! NUEVO! FREE! GRATIS! Hispanic Activities! CLICK HERE!
HISTORY MATTERS
me.” Some of McCullough’s appreciations here are of writers who are not much read these days, such as Herman Wouk and Paul Horgan\u003B a long piece concerns a president who’s been largely lost in the shuffle too, Harry Truman, whose decision to drop the atomic bomb on Japan McCullough defends. At his best here, McCullough uses history as a way to orient thinking about the present, and with luck to good ends: “I am a short\u002Drange pessimist and a long\u002Drange optimist. I sincerely believe that we may be on the way to a very different and far better time.”"
This comprehensive history resource offers young readers an engaging journey through pivotal moments that shaped our world, presenting complex historical events with remarkable clarity and narrative ...
HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES
Genre
This comprehensive volume offers young readers an engaging journey through America's past, from indigenous civilizations through modern times, presenting historical events with clarity and vivid stor...
Hobbies Through Children's Books and Activities
Nancy A. Jurenka
Help students develop their own special talents and interests while supporting student literacy, social development, and a lifelong interest in reading through connecting books to children's hobbies. Each of the book's 30 chapters focuses on a different hobby through an annotation of a picture book
Hogwash!
Karma Wilson
When his stubborn pigs refuse a sudsy cleaning, a determined farmer learns that mud baths can be just as fun.
Holes
Louis Sachar
20 Years in Print Winner of the National Book Award TIME Magazine's 100 Best YA Books of All Time “Dazzling” —Publishers Weekly, starred review “Heartrending” —The Horn Book, starred review “Brilliant” —School Library Journal, starred review “Engrossing” —Kirkus Reviews “A joyful, eerie tour de forc
HOLLYWOOD HIGH
extension, the American teenager." />
This vibrant novel offers an unflinching look at the high school experience through the lens of Hollywood's competitive performing arts scene, where ambitious teens navigate auditions, friendships, a...
Home for Christmas
Jan Brett
A warm, fun-loving Christmas picture book for families to share and love and laugh over together. A grumpy little troll runs away from home because he doesn't want to do his chores. Rollo tries living with various woodland animals, but he finds out that there is no place like home, and returns to hi
Homemade Fun
Rae Grant
Homemade Fun is Rae Grant's third charming family activity book. Like the previous books in the series, Homemade Fun offers a generous collection of classic activities for kids and families who enjoy making creative projects at home, paired with delightful vintage art throughout. Parents, especially
Homeschooling Krishna's Children
Aruddha Devi Dasi
Many devotee parents are finding that traditional schools do not offer a spiritually nourishing environment for their children, and an increasing number are choosing to homeschool. This guide will help you instill in your children strong Krishna conscious values while giving them a solid academic ed
HONEY AND HEAT
her father, Rich, for years. Instead, Rich hires Rohit because he reminds the older man of himself—a hard\u002Dworking Indian Canadian immigrant financially supporting his family in India—and hopes Rohit will assume the role of CEO when Rich eventually retires. But when a local newspaper prints an article about the hostile work environment of Kumar Construction, Rich tasks them both with improving employee morale and creating lasting change within the company. After an initial power struggle, Cynthia realizes that Rohit is on her side and allows herself to trust him—in the boardroom and the bedroom. But when Rich fails to see Cynthia’s contributions and announces that he’ll be retiring and leaving the company to his new protégé, all their teamwork can’t erase the hurt it creates in Cynthia. There’s plenty of heat and tension in this rivals\u002Dto\u002Dlovers workplace romance. Cynthia’s black cat energy is an excellent foil to Rohit’s golden retriever adoration, and both characters are given the space to grow and show up for one another. While the secondary characters are a little one\u002Ddimensional, the complicated family dynamics, snappy banter, and spicy sex scenes more than make up for it. Readers will appreciate the empowering Desi representation, a feminist heroine, and a love interest more interested in uplifting and supporting her than challenging her."
This fiery romance follows a young chef who returns to her small hometown to save her family's struggling restaurant, only to clash with the ambitious farmer whose organic honey operation threatens h...
HOOVES OF DEATH
a magical herd of unicorns who happen to be immune to their plague. When food runs scarce, unicorn sergeant Glitter is sent on a scouting mission and stumbles upon Kate, a fierce blond, blue\u002Deyed girl who’s living on her own. The pair team up with two other strong unicorns, but it seems the undead aren’t their only enemy—Kate is being hunted by a Grim, a black wolflike henchman of Death himself. During their quest to unravel the cause of humanity’s downfall, they encounter mischievous sirens and their beefy boyfriends (who are being held hostage), zombie gnomes, a band of Bigfoots, and even a vampire. Though the creatures aren’t the biggest fans of humans, it becomes clear through the nefarious involvement of the horsemen of the apocalypse that Kate just may be the key to ending all the suffering. The violence and general despair balance the cuteness. Bragg’s unicorns are deceptively adorable, even with grenades hanging around their necks and rainbow blood dripping from the zombie bites on their bodies. A sinister cliffhanger will leave readers neighing for the next installment of these heroes’ quest. "
This gripping thriller plunges readers into a high-stakes world where a deadly equine virus, engineered as a biological weapon, threatens to decimate global food supplies and trigger societal collaps...
Horns To Toes
Sandra Boynton
A little horned monster shows the correct terms for each part of the body, including eyes, ears, nose, mouth, teeth, hands, fingers, arms, back, and legs
Horse Heroes
Mary Pope Osborne
When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #49:Stallion at Starlight, they had lots of questions. Why did people tame horses? What jobs do horses have today? Why was Alexander the Great's horse so famous? What are some other famous horses in history? Find out the answers t
Horseplay
Karma Wilson
A farmer tries to change the behavior of his rowdy horses who play all night and sleep all day.
Horton Hears a Who!
Dr. Seuss
Choose kindness with Horton the elephant and the Whos of Who-ville in Dr. Seuss's classic picture book about caring for others that makes it a perfect gift! A person's a person, no matter how small. Everyone's favorite elephant stars in this heartwarming and timeless story for readers of all ages. I
HOT WAX
Genre
This gritty coming-of-age novel plunges readers into the raw, fluorescent-lit world of a late-night roller rink, where a teenage protagonist navigates the complex social hierarchies and personal betr...
HOTBLOOD! VOL. 1
a sinister sphinx, Elen. Evander’s task is to kill Asa Langley, who’s the director of central west operations for Wakefield Steel and “crazy enough to eat the devil with horns on.” Instead of murdering Asa, Evander works for him, and a turbulent romantic entanglement develops. The pair travels through the United States. After first meeting in Iowa, they make a stop in Davidson, “a shithole town in Wyoming” that has a mine, and the Colorado territory Lynd, where Asa wants to build a railroad connecting to Denver. Evander and Asa consider living in Deseret, a provisional Western state that the inhabitants believe was Jesus’ final resting spot\u003B it’s also a place rich in uranium, copper, and iron. After the duo’s plans are disrupted, Evander eventually gains information about some puzzling questions, helping him make an important decision about his life and relationship with Asa. Using minimal and muted color tones reminiscent of sepia photographs, Orlesky skillfully renders images of an older America, though one inhabited by both humans and nonhumans. In this engrossing series opener, the engaging drawings depict multiple intriguing angles. One frame zooms in on Evander’s hooves crossing a railroad bridge while the next pulls back to show the centaur and a man as small shapes silhouetted against a panoramic sky. Marred by inner pain, Asa and Evander conceal it with laconic language. Their psychological battle, as they struggle not to kill or be killed, can get intense (and confusing), but wordlessly touching each other seems to bring them relief. Through Orlesky’s haunting illustrations of the uninhabited Western landscapes, wide open and natural, readers will get the sense of a land filled with promise and possibility that men like Asa exploit for personal gain."
This high-octane manga debut plunges readers into a world where supernatural creatures secretly live among humans, centering on a hot-headed young man who discovers his own fiery powers aren't just f...
HOTEL MELIKOV
the People’s Party—its deputy leader is a former colleague of his in the fish business—and then by royalists to spy on the other side. Back and forth he goes, double\u002Dtalking his way out of trouble. As part of a group of government officials who disguise themselves in nun’s habits to make it safely to the convent, he is exposed to shocking realities. The actual Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Sorrow are not what they seem (the guns are a dead giveaway) and all of the fake nuns don’t seem to be on the same page with each other. The king, who was outfitted as “Sister Karla” to evade detection, is befuddled by the situation. “So, the prisoners are dressed as nuns and the nuns are dressed as prisoners?” he asks. Seeming pumped with helium, ever light on its feet, the novel keeps springing satirical delights and hilariously absurd scenes. It’s a flawlessly entertaining read that raises expectations for the third installment in the series."
A sophisticated mystery unfolds within the opulent, yet decaying, walls of the Hotel Melikov, where a young protagonist must navigate a labyrinth of family secrets and spectral whispers. This atmosph...
HOUSE OF SMOKE
becoming the director of the Southern Foodways Alliance. That brought him into an ever\u002Ddeepening appreciation for Black food traditions, and out of that grew the aim of sponsoring “honest conversations about slavery and its legacies” with food as an instrument of healing. Results didn’t quite work out as hoped: Edge found himself challenged by activists such as the Nigerian\u002Dborn chef Tunde Wey, who told him, “You have endorsed and celebrated the appropriation of Black Southern food without consequence.” The denouement finds Edge recognizing the justice of that statement without self\u002Dpity and committing himself to “my ongoing reconstruction.”"
This gritty urban fantasy plunges readers into a world where ancient magic smolders beneath the streets of a modern metropolis, following a young protagonist who discovers a hidden society of smoke-w...
HOUSE OF THE BEAST
her outcast single mother in the countryside, doesn’t know of her station, and has a lonely and isolating childhood, often conjuring an imaginary friend for comfort. When her mother falls terminally ill, Alma manages to send word to her unknown father begging for help, and is met with a powerful vessel of the Dread Beast—the god of death. In exchange for her mother’s healing, Alma agrees to serve House Avera in support of her father’s ascension to First Hand of the Beast, and the girl is whisked away by her father while her mother lies dying. Unaware of nearly everything about the gods and the families bound to them, she discovers the first step in service to the House and its deity is severing her arm in sacrifice to the Beast. Despite her actions, her mother dies, but Alma is forced to continue serving her father’s ambitions anyway. As her grief rages and her father’s betrayal is palpable everywhere in the Avera estate, the flames of revenge are fanned by her once\u002Dimaginary friend, Aster, who reveals himself to be so much more—a spirit that’s taken on human form. With Aster as proof of her strong connection to the Dread Beast, together they devise a plan to prove her worthiness as a vessel of the Beast and challenge her father’s rank. All that’s required is that she train for a Pilgrimage to the umbral plane—a twisted alternate dimension filled with monsters and terror—to kill a star and rise in rank to become the First Hand of the Beast herself. From the opening pages, with Alma’s arm strapped to a fountain and her father standing overhead with a sword ready to give her limb as an offering, the prose strikes hardest when Wong writes visceral body horror. This page\u002Dturning epic continually exposes the monster within each character, pushing them to confront it head\u002Don and fight relentlessly for the good they possess deep within."
This chilling horror novel plunges readers into a decrepit mansion where ancient evil awakens, delivering a masterclass in atmospheric dread and supernatural suspense. The narrative expertly builds t...
Houseboat Girl
Lois Lenski
DIVDIVWhat would it be like to live on a houseboat on the Mississippi River with two parents, four kids, eight chickens, several turtles, a dog, and a cat? Patsy and her family are about to find out! /divDIVAt first, Patsy is upset when her parents decide to move from their home in River City, Illin
Houseboat Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
Four brave siblings were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! Join the Boxcar Children as they investigate a mystery while vacationing on a houseboat in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers. The Aldens spend their summer traveling in a houseboat! Bu
How and Why to Read and Create Children's Digital Books
Natalia Kucirkova
How and Why to Read and Create Children's Digital Books outlines effective ways of using digital books in early years and primary classrooms, and specifies the educational potential of using digital books and apps in physical spaces and virtual communities. With a particular focus on apps and person
How to Analyze the Works of J. K. Rowling
Victoria Peterson-Hilleque
This title explores the creative works of famous novelist J.K. Rowling. Books analyzed include Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Clear, comprehensive text gives background biog
How to Analyze the Works of Suzanne Collins
Sheila Griffin Llanas
This title explores the creative works of famous author Suzanne Collins. Works analyzed include The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, and Mockingjay. Clear, comprehensive text gives background biographical information of Collins. The "You Critique It" feature invites readers to analyze other creative wor
How to Be God's Little Princess
Sheila Walsh
A fun guide book for God’s little princesses. What does it take to be a princess? Sheila Walsh has some important answers to share for every little girl. This trendy design features black & white line art and a two-color pink and black interior. The art will tie to each how-to topic in the book—how
How to Beat Psychological Bullying
Jennifer Landau
Examines psychological bullying, describing specific steps targets can take to avoid this type of bullying, and provides examples of specific psychological bullying tactics, how people become psychological bullies and victims, proactive methods for handling and overcoming problem situations, includi
How to Bicycle to the Moon to Plant Sunflowers
Mordicai Gerstein
Too busy with school, soccer, and other activities, a young boy who wants to cheer up the sad, lonely moon presents the reader with a step-by-step plan for becoming the the first human to bicycle to the moon. Full color.
How To Draw Fairies and Princesses for Kids
Amber Forrest
How To Draw Fairies and Princesses for Kids provides simple, easy-to-follow pictures that make it easy for kids to start drawing.In just a few simple steps, fairy tale fans can learn to illustrate a bevy of beautiful princesses and fairies, dressed in stunning gowns and dresses. Each illustration sh
How to Explain Death, Loss, and Grief to Children
Judy Helm Wright
Many people in Western cultures are uncomfortable using the words: dead, death, or dying. Instead, the event is described using euphuisms: passing over, passed away, transitioned to the other side, even gone to sleep and won't wake up. Children, who may have seen bugs die, or dead birds, or may have
How to Lead Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Pat Fosarelli
This booklet is a primer for those who serve as prayer leaders of Children's Liturgy of the Word. Offering valuable insight into the role that Children's Liturgy of the Word plays in child development, this guide explains how prayer leaders can best meet the unique developmental needs of children. T
How to Market a Children's Book
Karen P Inglis
A practical guide to all aspects of children's book marketing from bestselling children's author Karen Inglis Whether you’ve just published your first children’s book and aren't sure where to start with marketing, or are struggling to increase sales of your existing titles, 'How to Market a Children
How to Pee
Dr. Todd Spector
Family physician Dr. Todd Spector presents a fresh and outrageously fun way to encourage little boys to give up their diapers. Peeing in the potty is a lot more fun if you do it rocket style, cowboy style, or superhero style!
How to Pee: Potty Training for Girls
Dr. Todd Spector
"Making potty training a game instead of a chore, this time for girls!"--
How to Publish Your Children's Book
Liza N. Burby
It is the place where wizards live, forests are enchanted, and things are often not what they seem. It is also the home of editors, agents, marketers, and art directors. It is the world of children’s book publishing. Until the first edition of this book was released, it was one of the most confusing
How to Self-Publish a Children's Book:
Jonathan K. Hari
How to Self-Publish a Children's Book: A Step-by-Step Guide Dreaming of bringing your children's book to life? This comprehensive guide unlocks the secrets of self-publishing, guiding you from an initial idea to a beautifully published book ready to inspire young readers. Whether you're an aspiring
HOW TO SURF A HURRICANE
the company\u003B Miki, a former oil worker who desperately needs money to help his sick father\u003B and Victoria Wood, an innovator in the brand\u002Dnew sport of hurricane surfing, in which pilots of small, specially built watercraft attempt to set speed records in potentially deadly weather conditions. Is it the perfect team to pull off the riskiest corporate heist of all time? Maybe—but only if the weather cooperates. Medema weaves imaginative climate\u002Drelated technologies into his story, from the luxury ski habitats that Miki builds on top of snowdrifts in Alaska to the hurricane seeding that Moro undertakes to ensnare the Pyxis Cloud: “It’s about applying a small amount of leverage and waiting,” he explains. “The government’s been experimenting with this technology since 1947. I’m just the first private citizen to seed one. For all we know.” Hurricane surfing is a particularly inspired creation, as well. Despite some early pacing issues, the premise is a winning one, and readers will quickly find themselves caught in the cyclone of Medema’s story."
Born at the end of the 1930s depression, New Zealander John Broomfield began a lifetime of travels as an infant that took him to every corner of his rugged homeland and ultimately around the world. Readers of his first memoir, Carried on Great Winds, admire his capacity to combine radical political
How to Talk to Your Kids About Climate Change
Harriet Shugarman
Building grit and hope in the face of the climate emergency With catastrophic global warming already baked into the climate system, today's children face a future entirely unlike that of their parents. Yet how can we maintain hope and make a difference in the face of overwhelming evidence of the cli
How to Turn Poems, Lyrics, & Folklore into Salable Children's Books
Anne Hart
Do you want to adapt your poem to a storybook that tells a story in words, and pictures-or only amplify the images that you create with words? Would you rather turn your poem into a picture book that tells a story with pictures? Will words take second place to illustrations? Decide first whether you
How to Write and Publish a Successful Children's Book
Cynthia Reeser
Children's books are very special, and have introduced millions of young people to the joys of reading. Single mums and top celebrities alike have penned best-sellers promoting the virtues and values for children to lead happy, healthy lives. There are many different ways that a children s book can
How to Write Children’s Books
Patrick Owens
Unlock the magic of storytelling with "How to Write Children’s Books: A Step-by-Step Guide." Whether you're an aspiring author or an experienced writer looking to delve into the world of children's literature, this comprehensive guide provides everything you need to turn your creative ideas into cap
HUMAN HISTORY ON DRUGS
professing that he’s obsessed by the past—and that, being on the autism spectrum, “I develop an almost physical compulsion to know everything there is to know on a subject.” This lively book is proof positive, a whole warren of rabbit holes that lead to unexpected vignettes about the mind\u002Daltering habits of the likes of George Washington (laudanum), Queen Victoria (ganja), Elvis Presley (the whole medicine cabinet), and Adolf Hitler (“coked out of his mind”). Kelly reaches deep into the past, reckoning that people have enjoyed various means of bending reality since there have been people: One early case is Marcus Aurelius, the brilliant Roman emperor whose Meditations Kelly likens to “The Art of the Deal [if it] had been written by Jesus Christ instead of Donald Trump” and whose chronic pain was relieved by goodly doses of opium prescribed by his physician, none other than the famed medical encyclopedist Galen. Young Judy Garland was prescribed mounds of pills at the behest of studio executives who “preferred to get her addicted to drugs and ruin her life than give her a reasonable work schedule.” The Beatles, of course, famously got so ripped that, as the comedian Bill Hicks used to quip, they let Ringo sing—but, Kelly notes, even though they were fairly open about their drug use (John Lennon: “I’ve always needed a drug to survive”), they also denied being proselytes, about which Kelly brightly remarks that if simply mentioning drugs brings down the (silver) hammer, “well, then, frankly, I’m in a lot of trouble.” And Shakespeare? As Kelly notes, “pipes with cannabis residue” have been found in the Bard’s garden—and besides, “his plays are filled with characters who ingest all manner of fantastical pharmaceutical concoctions.”"
This provocative exploration of psychoactive substances throughout civilization offers a bold, unflinching look at how drugs have shaped human culture, religion, and society from ancient rituals to m...
HUSK
a “collapse,” and the city of Epsilon, which was once a university. Isaac proves to be an engaging protagonist who rolls with the punches, enduring physical threats, betrayals, and his world being thrown into a tailspin. The supporting cast is equally compelling\u003B with the exception of Sophie, the characters sow doubt as Isaac questions whether he can trust people he’s long known and any number of individuals he encounters for the first time. There are a few action scenes, but much of this opening installment is devoted to exposition as Isaac uncovers information along with the reader (there are copious secrets tied to Meru). This leads to a string of wonderfully staggering revelations all the way to the cliffhanger ending. "
This gritty survival thriller plunges readers into a desolate, post-apocalyptic world where a group of teenagers must navigate a landscape ravaged by a mysterious blight. The protagonist's journey is...
I Am Auesome Positive Affirmations for Autistic Children
Crystal Jordan
Children on the spectrum can feel empowered and inspired through the "I Am Auesome" series. This book shares positive affirmations that empower children to know they are enough. The affirmations are followed by powerful words of encouragement. Autistic children will gain self-confidence while readin
I Am Invited to a Party! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Mo Willems
Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. In I Am Invited to a Party! Piggie is invited to her first party. She doesn't know what to wear, though, so she asks her best friend Elephant
I AM NOT YOUR ENEMY
contrast, Edward Snowden leaked 1.5 million pages.) Winner’s crime was to send those printed pages to an online site that specialized in national security matters. As she writes, astonishingly, a staffer described the pages to a source who in turn notified the FBI\u003B meanwhile, the staffer also called the NSA and sent photographs of the printed pages, violating “standard Reporting 101 protocols for journalists who need to confirm the authenticity of leaked documents.” Traced to her by virtue of a printer code, the document occasioned her arrest and conviction under the terms of the Espionage Act of 1917, meant as a legal tool against German secret agents during World War I. After 15 months in jail, a plea bargain earned her a spot in federal prison, “a vacation, filled with activities and amenities,” compared to where she’d been. Winner writes candidly about the hellish nature of incarceration in America, from constant violence to boredom and the challenge of contending with conflicting and arbitrary rules, with her fellow prisoners more often than not less dangerous than the staff: “These weirdos, outcasts, and criminals loved me, and I loved them back.”"
This powerful young adult novel tackles the complex realities of racial prejudice and police violence through the eyes of a white teenager whose worldview shatters after witnessing a violent arrest i...
I Broke My Trunk! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Mo Willems
Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. In I Broke My Trunk! Gerald tells Piggie the long, crazy story about breaking his trunk. Will Piggie end up with a long, crazy story of her ow
I Can
Helen Oxenbury
Helen Oxenbury's brilliant board books have delighted a generation of babies. Now from the most widely loved of artists comes a reissue of a board book to help very young children explore their worlds. In I CAN, a baby creates his own wonders as he jumps and stretches and dances. Full of character a
I Can Draw Goblins
Jane Yates
It doesn't always take a professional artist to create high-quality drawings. With the help of this book, young artists of all levels will learn to draw a variety of goblins and learn about the roles they play in mythology. Readers will learn to draw different styles of goblins, including manga, car
I Have to Go! Early Reader
Robert Munsch
Classic stories from Robert Munsch in an early reader format kids will love! Text has been adapted from the originals so beginner readers can proudly say “I read this myself!” Colorful and fun, Robert Munsch’s zany stories and Michael Martchenko’s illustrations will grab kids’ attention and keep the
I Lost My Tooth! (An Unlimited Squirrels Book)
Mo Willems
Mo Willems, creator of the revolutionary, award-winning, best-selling Elephant & Piggie books, is back with another breakout beginning-reader series. An ensemble cast of Squirrels, Acorns, and pop-in guests host a page-turning extravaganza. Each book features a funny, furry adventure AND bonus jokes
I Love My Dad (Czech English Bilingual Children's Book)
Shelley Admont
Czech English Bilingual book for children. Perfect for kids learning English or Czech as their second language. Jimmy doesn't know how to ride a two-wheeler bike. Dad shows Jimmy how not to be afraid to try something new.
I Love My Dad (Irish English Bilingual Children's Book)
Shelley Admont
Irish English Bilingual book for children. Perfect for kids learning English or Irish as their second language. Jimmy doesn't know how to ride a two-wheeler bike. Dad shows Jimmy how not to be afraid to try something new.
I Love My Mom (Irish English Bilingual Children's Book)
Shelley Admont
Irish English Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids studying English or Irish as their second language. Jimmy and his older brothers try to find a perfect present for their Mom's birthday.
I Love to Go to Daycare (Dutch English Bilingual Book for Kids)
Shelley Admont
Dutch English Bilingual Children's Book. Perfect for kids studying English or Dutch as their second language. It's Jimmy's first day in daycare, but he wants to stay at home. Join Jimmy to find out how his teddy bear helps him to feel excited.
I Love to Help (Swedish English Bilingual Children's Book)
Shelley Admont
Swedish English Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids studying English or Swedish as their second language. Jimmy the little bunny goes to the beach with his family. There he learns about the importance of helping others. When Jimmy's sandcastle is destroyed by the wave, they work together to
I Love to Keep My Room Clean
Shelley Admont
English Hungarian Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids learning English or Hungarian as their second language. This children's book can motivate the kids to take responsibility and keep their room organized. Follow along as little bunny Jimmy and his brothers learn their lesson in this pictur
I Love to Share (Czech English Bilingual Book for Kids)
Shelley Admont
Czech English Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids studying English or Czech as their second language. Jimmy doesn't want to share, and because of that, he may miss out on having fun.
I Love to Share (Dutch English Bilingual Children's Book)
Shelley Admont
Dutch English bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids studying English and Dutch as their second language. Jimmy and his bunny brothers love to play, and today is Jimmy's birthday, so he has lots of toys. However, he doesn't always want to share, and because of that, he may miss out on having fu
I Love Winter (English Hungarian Bilingual Children's Book)
Shelley Admont
English Hungarian Bilingual book. Ideal for kids learning English or Hungarian as their second language. Jimmy was not prepared for the cold weather. He learns how to keep himself warm and can enjoy spending time outside.
I Love Winter (English Italian Bilingual Children's Book)
Shelley Admont
English Italian Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids learning English or Italian as their second language. Jimmy was not prepared for the cold weather. Once he learns how to keep himself warm, he can finally enjoy spending time outside.
I Love Winter (French English Bilingual Children's Book)
Shelley Admont
French English Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids learning English or French as their second language. Jimmy was not prepared for the cold weather. Once he learns how to keep himself warm, he can finally enjoy spending time outside.
I Love Winter (Japanese English Bilingual Children's Book)
Shelley Admont
Japanese English Bilingual book. Ideal for kids learning English or Japanese as their second language. Jimmy was not prepared for the cold weather. He learns how to keep himself warm and finally can enjoy spending time outside.
I Love Winter (Romanian English Bilingual Children's Book)
Shelley Admont
Romanian English Bilingual book. Ideal for kids learning English or Romanian as their second language. Jimmy was not prepared for the cold weather. He learns how to keep himself warm and finally can enjoy spending time outside.
I Love Winter (Russian English Bilingual Children's Book)
Shelley Admont
Russian English Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids learning English or Russian as their second language. Jimmy was not prepared for the cold weather. Once he learns how to keep himself warm, he can enjoy spending time outside.
I Love Winter (Spanish English Bilingual Children's Book)
Shelley Admont
Spanish English Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids learning English or Spanish as their second language. Jimmy was not prepared for the cold weather. Once he learns how to keep himself warm, he can finally enjoy spending time outside.
I Love Winter (Turkish English Bilingual Children's Book)
Shelley Admont
Turkish English Bilingual kids' book. Perfect for kids learning English or Turkish as their second language. Jimmy was not prepared for the cold weather. He learns how to keep himself warm and can enjoy playing outside.
I Love Your Face!
Karma Wilson
From New York Times bestselling duo Karma Wilson and AG Ford comes this sweet, read-aloud picture book that celebrates how utterly irresistible our litte ones are and how much we adore those beautiful faces! I love your face, I really do! Nobody has a face like you. Your eyes, your ears, your button
I Need a Hug
Aaron Blabey
A little porcupine just wants a hug, but all the other animals run away from his prickly spikes--except for a snake.
I WANNA BE YOUR GIRL
big ideas and big feelings. The shōjo manga–style art is cute and expressive. The translation feels slightly unpolished, however, relying heavily on footnotes rather than conveying the original more loosely. At times, understanding the original Japanese vocabulary is critical, but elsewhere Procter uses the original Japanese, defined in a footnote (e.g., “a derogatory slang term for an effeminate male”) when simply using an equivalent English term would have led to a smoother reading experience. But overall this series opener is an earnest and enjoyable beginning to Hime and Akira’s story."
A raw and resonant coming-of-age story follows a transgender teen navigating the treacherous waters of high school, first love, and self-discovery with heartbreaking honesty. This powerful narrative ...
I was So Sick
Gina Mayer
This straightforward picture book tackles the universal childhood experience of falling ill with a comforting and relatable narrative. The story follows a young protagonist navigating the unpleasant ...
I Will Rejoice
Karma Wilson
The Moonbeam Award Silver Medal Winner in the religion category, I Will Rejoice allows parents and teachers to share wonderful ways children can rejoice in the simple pleasures of everyday life. Based on Psalm 118:24, I Will Rejoice brings Scripture to a child's level of understanding. Children six
I Will Surprise My Friend! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Mo Willems
Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. In I Will Surprise My Friend!, Gerald and Piggie want to play a game and surprise each other—but the biggest surprise is the one they least ex
I WISH I DIDN'T HAVE TO TELL YOU THIS
Genre
This powerful young adult novel tackles the complex emotional landscape of a teenage girl navigating her mother's mental health crisis with unflinching honesty. When her mother's depression becomes o...
I, ROBOT ALIEN
the author are generated via AI."
This young adult science fiction novel explores the complex relationship between a sentient robot and an extraterrestrial being, blending artificial intelligence themes with interstellar adventure. T...
I'd Know You Anywhere, My Love
Nancy Tillman
With over five million books sold, Nancy Tillman again proves that celebrating the love in families strikes a chord with parents and children everywhere.
I'M NOT TRYING TO BE DIFFICULT
accompanying his father, a liquor inspector who “would make a buck on the side by taking a restaurant’s application from the bottom of the pile and moving it to the top” and dined free to boot at storied places like Dubrow’s Cafeteria and Paul \u0026amp\u003B Jimmy’s. Lacking the money and the academic record to go to a top\u002Dflight hotel school in Europe, he enrolled at Cornell—but not before logging time at a McDonald’s, of which he writes, “To this day, it’s one of the greatest gigs I’ve ever had.” Other great gigs followed, from waiting tables on a Scandinavian cruise ship to founding the legendary Nobu chain of restaurants. Along the way, very much in the spirit of Anthony Bourdain (albeit with fewer hangovers and parallel lines), Nieporent dishes out secrets of the trade: If you have a small kitchen, then have a small menu, which allows you to “control food costs, prep work, and the timing of cooking and service”\u003B don’t ask a customer whether everything is all right, which “implies that something might be wrong”\u003B don’t do a deal with Donald Trump (“I could barely get a word in edgewise”)\u003B and, above all, “Just do your job, and do it well.” A bonus in this lively memoir, which pairs well with a robust red or an egg cream, is some well\u002Dplaced name\u002Ddropping, with the likes of Robin Williams, Ruth Reichl, partner Robert De Niro, Bruce Springsteen, and Spike Lee popping up at turns. The takeaways are many, but perhaps the most memorable is one that anyone who’s worked on the line will know: If you’re in the restaurant business, your life is not your own."
This candid exploration of adolescent identity and family dynamics follows a young protagonist navigating the turbulent waters of growing up while feeling constantly misunderstood by the adults in th...
I'm Sticking with You
Smriti Halls
A heart-warming text by bestselling author Smriti Halls, perfectly complemented by artwork from fantastic new picture book illustrator Steve Small.
I'm Still Scared
Tomie dePaola
The latest installment in the Newbery Honor-winning series from Tomie dePaola First-grader Tomie dePaola experiences uncertainty in the weeks following the attack on pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941. What are the grown-ups talking quietly about at home and even at school? why does his class have to go
IF ANYONE BUILDS IT, EVERYONE DIES
their alarming title, Yudkowsky and Soares issue a stark warning: Unless we act now to contain powerful superintelligent AI systems, humanity may not survive. Yudkowsky, co\u002Dfounder of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute, and Soares, its president, target politicians, CEOs, policymakers, and the general public in their urgent plea. The book opens with an accessible breakdown of what AI is, how it’s built, and why even its creators often can’t comprehend the accelerating complexity of their own systems. Through parablelike vignettes, the authors expose the underlying realities of AI algorithms—advanced AIs are not engineered so much as grown, operating with opaque and unpredictable results, untethered from human values. The most chilling passages describe how AIs could escape computers and manipulate the physical and financial worlds, eventually repurposing Earth’s resources to serve alien objectives or replacing humanity with their own “favorite things.” The authors warn, “Nobody has the knowledge or skill to make a superintelligence that does their bidding,” arguing that world governments must cooperate to restrict or ideally halt AI research. Policymakers have not yet grasped the full implications of these advanced systems, and the public hasn’t felt the impact in their lives, but the authors caution they must be persuaded to act immediately. While some scenarios seem extreme or unrealistic, including hoping global leaders can agree on defining the problem or collaborating on solutions, the book’s arguments that the risks are elevated and time is short are persuasive. There is excellent information and food for thought here, including links to resources for readers motivated to join the fray."
This explosive thriller plunges readers into a high-stakes technological nightmare where a brilliant but reckless inventor creates a device with catastrophic potential, forcing a race against time to...
If I Ran the Circus
Dr. Seuss
Dr. Seuss's classic celebration of youthful imagination! The Circus McGurkus! The World's Greatest Show On the face of the earth, or wherever you go! Young Morris McGurk's has a BIG imagination. He wants to turn the vacant lot behind Sneelock's Store into the Circus McGurkus—the most colossal, stupe
If I Were a Lion
Sarah Weeks
A little girl pleas her innocence from her time-out chair by contrasting her behavior with that of wild and ferocious animals.
If I Were a Mouse
Karma Wilson
A small child imagines what it would be like if he were one of God's small creatures, such as a mouse, squirrel, owl, or chickadee.
Illustrated Greek Mythology
Baby Professor
How many Greek gods, goddesses and heroes do you know of? Which of their stories do you like best? This book is a collection of Greece’s mythology, which is said to be their living stories. Myths are interesting tales because they are reflective of the collective belief and customs of a nation. Thes
Immigrant Children
Susan S. Chuang
Over the past several decades, the demographic populations of many countries such as Canada as well as the United States have greatly transformed. Most striking is the influx of recent immigrant families into North America. As children lead the way for a "new" North America, this group of children a
In Deeper Waters
F.T. Lukens
Sixteen-year-old Prince Tal is on his long-awaited coming-of-age tour when he meets the intriguing and roguish Athlen, and when he is kidnapped by pirates, Athlen is his only hope of escape.
IN MOURNING
the author’s depictions of her mother holding, praising, and arguing with her\u003B working as an ER nurse\u003B or volunteering at the dog shelter. Throughout, the memoir avoids sentimentality as it depicts destabilizing loss (“The only times that came to mind were when we fought. Something we did a ton of”) and tells a story that lingers long after the final page."
This stark exploration of grief and loss provides young readers with an unflinching look at the emotional landscape of mourning, offering a raw and honest portrayal of how different individuals proce...
Indian Captive
Lois Lenski
A Newbery Honor book inspired by the true story of a girl captured by a Shawnee war party in Colonial America and traded to a Seneca tribe. When twelve-year-old Mary Jemison and her family are captured by Shawnee raiders, she’s sure they’ll all be killed. Instead, Mary is separated from her siblings
Inheritance Boxed Set
Christopher Paolini
WITH THE HIGHLY anticipated publication of Book Three in the Inheritance cycle, the hardcover editions of all three books will be available in a handsome boxed set!
INNER CLARITY
many motivational quotes, both familiar and less well\u002Dknown. River’s tone throughout is upbeat and reassuring\u003B his text gives readers the strong impression that he has experienced some of the things they might be coming to his book to explore. He’s consistently clear\u002Deyed about detecting possible abusive elements in seemingly positive things\u003B “people pleasing may look like generosity on the outside,” he writes in a typical passage, “but it often comes with a cost—resentment, burnout, loss of identity, and even emotional manipulation.” The most refreshing aspect of the work is the author’s encouragement to readers to take an active part in their own personal renewals."
This guide to mindfulness and self-awareness offers young readers practical tools for navigating the complex emotions and social pressures of adolescence. The book breaks down abstract concepts like ...
Instant Bible Lessons for Preschoolers
Rosekidz
Following the Instant Bible Lessons design, this series contains activities that challenge and delight preschoolers. Every 96-page book provides eight lessons aimed at the skill levels of children ages 2-5.
Instant Bible Lessons for Toddlers
Rosekidz
Toddler teachers will get excited about Bible learning with this series of complete lessons for kids ages 1-3. These reproducible books offer everything teachers need to lead toddlers. Each lesson begins with a Bible Story followed by clever visuals teachers can make to enhance learning. A variety o
Interesting Facts about Homer's Odyssey
Baby Professor
Homer’s Odyssey is a lengthy but beautifully written tale of gods and the power of human will. It is one of the most-loved stories in Greek mythology. Treat this book as a kid-friendly version of the tale. Complete with pictures and summarized texts, this book will make an incredible story to read t
International LGBTQ+ Literature for Children and Young Adults
B.J. Epstein
This edited collection explores LGBTQ+ literature for young readers around the world, and connects this literature to greater societal, political, linguistic, historical, and cultural concerns. It brings together contributions from across the academic and activist spectra, looking at picture books,
INTO THE BEWILDERNESS
Genre
This middle-grade fantasy adventure plunges readers into a world where ancient forests conceal magical creatures and long-forgotten secrets, following siblings who discover a hidden portal behind the...
INTO THE FIRE
other characters, forcing Freya into a passive role, though the ending suggests she may come into her own in the upcoming final installment."
This gripping survival thriller plunges readers directly into a raging wildfire, following a group of teens whose wilderness camping trip becomes a desperate fight for their lives. The author masterf...
INTO THE WEEDS
revealing the experiences or ideas that evoked several of her stories. The death of an elderly friend, for example, resulted in a story about Davis’ lifelong project of improving her German, even though her knowledge of German will die with her. When it comes to why she writes, she finds it easier to talk about why she doesn’t write: “I don’t write to convey a message, and I don’t write stories to achieve any particular purpose,” she asserts. Nor does she write for any particular audience, or to move someone. Instead, she writes “for the pleasure of it”: the discovery of material, shaping it, seeing it in print, and sharing it. Admitting that her stories are inspired by “something outside coming in,” she writes “to figure out something I don’t understand.” As she circles around the question of motivation, she turns to other writers: George Sturt, for one, author of the richly detailed The Wheelwright’s Shop\u003B Knut Hamsun for his memoir On Overgrown Paths\u003B and poets John Ashbery, John Clare, Walter Raleigh, and Russell Edson. She considers writers who risk being tedious or strange, such as Gertrude Stein, Laura Riding, Robert Musil, and Walter Benjamin. Finally, she reaches a conclusion: She writes, she says, to relieve herself “of the burdens of strong feelings, by taking them out of myself and putting them in an objective form, a form that can also be shared by others out in the world.”"
This field guide to common weeds transforms ordinary backyard exploration into a thrilling botanical treasure hunt, inviting young naturalists to see the often-overlooked plants in their environment ...
Introduction to Greek Mythology for Kids
Richard Marcus
Discover the exciting and fascinating world of Greek and Roman gods, goddesses, monsters, and heroes, from Zeus and Athena to Hercules, Medusa, and more! Take a journey through Mount Olympus, Ancient Greece, and Ancient Rome with this collection of the greatest tales found in Greek and Roman mytholo
Introduction to YouTube Kids
Gilad James, PhD
YouTube Kids is a video streaming platform that is specialized for children under the age of 13, providing a safe and age-appropriate environment to explore videos, channels, and playlists. The app was launched in 2015, offering a tailor-made interface that is more intuitive and easy-to-navigate tha
Investigating Light and Shadow with Young Children (Ages 3-8)
Beth Dykstra Van Meeteren
Children are intrigued by switches that power a light source and by items that reflect light and sparkle, and they take notice of personal shadows cast on the playground. An understanding of light and shadow is crucial to many STEM fields, including astronomy, biology, engineering, architecture, and
Investigating Ramps and Pathways With Young Children (Ages 3–8)
Beth Dykstra Van Meeteren
Children are intrigued by moving objects, even more so when they can engineer the movement. This volume in the STEM for Our Youngest Learners Series uses ramps and pathways as a context to provide children ages 3–8 opportunities to engage in STEM every day. Ramps and Pathways is a meaningful and fun
IOSI, THE REMORSEFUL SPY
Iosi himself. We get a story of recruitment and seduction as subtle and as disturbing as anything in a novel by John le Carré. We get a vision of a democratic country that monitors its citizens. We hear the voices of Argentinians trapped between a love of their country and a duty to their heritage. The story of Iosi exposes duplicity and defiance in a modern nation. In the process, it makes us ask whether the United States is capable of such deceit."
This gripping historical novel plunges readers into the morally complex world of a young Jewish man, Iosi, who makes the devastating choice to become an informant for the Argentine secret police duri...
ISABELA'S WAY
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This unsettling psychological thriller follows a young woman's dangerous obsession with a charismatic priest who hides violent secrets behind his clerical collar. As Isabela becomes increasingly enta...
IT WAS THE WAY SHE SAID IT
taking in boarders she’s not supposed to have. There are also characters struggling with love and its fallout—pregnancy scares, anger, regret, loneliness and loss—proving that McMillan has never shied away from frank assessments of sex and its power. In one of the best stories, “Can’t Close My Eyes to It,” a young girl spends time with her beloved grandmother and learns hard lessons about life. Even McMillan’s quick sketches are so immediately absorbing that you wish she’d fleshed them out into full\u002Dblown stories. You won’t want to skip the nonfiction pieces, which range from essays to a commencement speech, because the author’s voice is always engaging. But it’s through her fiction that McMillan shines brightest. “She reads the times we’re living through,” author Ishmael Reed writes in the foreword, a truth evident on every page."
This powerful novel explores the lasting impact of words through the story of a teenage girl navigating complex family dynamics and social pressures. When a single thoughtless comment threatens to un...
IT WILL LAST LONGER
Katz is an intrepid reporter dispatched by the LA Times to profile the hard\u002Dpressed young photographer. Just what makes her tick? And why did she do what she did? Though conflicted about her actions in the back alley, Viv nevertheless decides that a weird job offer to photograph a wealthy man’s recently deceased mother is just too lucrative to pass up. After all, she’s told, death masks go back to King Tut’s time and even became a proto\u002Dsocial media phenomenon in the 19th century when good folks felt that using the novel invention of photography was a great way to preserve their dearly departed loved ones at the moment of death. (“The Victorians got all creepy about it when photography became more affordable, and they would take death portraits of their children staged with their families. Disturbing, I know.”) The creep factor is, indeed, off the charts (the proceedings are chilling long before additional bodies start hitting the floor), but Sanders Brooks’ steady and clear\u002Deyed approach to the ghastly photo shoots makes them seem entirely plausible. The author keeps her energetic narrative tightly focused on the lead characters, along with a few other supporting players, in a continuously revolving POV storytelling arc that manages to evoke both intimacy and urgency throughout. As the dark but familiar world Viv and Abby inhabit grows increasingly perilous, the danger feels uncomfortably palpable. Brooks explores heavy questions about the morality of social media with a light, mordant touch. Narrative shifts to a detached Discord chat between true\u002Dcrime enthusiasts trying to puzzle out what’s going on and news accounts about the diabolical deeds allow readers to zoom out and get their bearings before being plunged back down the claustrophobic LA streets where Viv plies her stock in trade."
A young photographer's desperate financial situation leads her into the morally murky and historically rooted world of death portraiture in this chilling contemporary thriller. Viv's acceptance of a ...
It's a Busload of Pigeon Books!
Mo Willems
It's a busload of the Pigeon books! Climb on board for three picture books starring the famous beleaguered bird—Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!, and Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!—by New York Times best-selling author/illustrator Mo Willems. Next stop: super fun
IT'S ME THEY FOLLOW
Genre
This chilling psychological thriller follows a high school student whose life unravels when she becomes convinced she's being stalked by an unseen presence, only to question her own sanity as the evi...
It's Not Easy Being a Bunny
Marilyn Sadler
P.J. Funnybunny did not like being a bunny.
Itsy Bitsy Christmas
Max Lucado
You're never too little for His love Do you ever feel like you are too small or too ordinary? That's how Itsy and Bitsy feel. When these two charming little mice hear that a King is coming to Bethlehem, they run to find Him. But they can't find the King, and other animals discourage them. "Don't eve
iWAR
Tim Sweeney, publisher of the wildly popular video game Fortnite. Sweeney charged that Apple was a monopolist, an argument, Higgins writes, that had some merit: “With the advent of the iPhone, in order for other businesses to gain access to its marketplace, Apple had set up a drawbridge for all of the companies that wanted to make money through it.” That drawbridge was largely monetary: Apple took 30% of revenues for the sale of every app, “akin to a tax for breathing their air,” protecting its practice inside a “Walled Garden” that other entrepreneurs longed to storm. It didn’t help that throughout the app sales ecosystem, favorable rates were being extended to some app makers but not others, with Sweeney stating, “We’re all in for a prolonged battle if Apple tries to keep their monopoly and 30% by cutting backroom deals with big publishers to keep them quiet.” To complicate matters, after the Capitol insurrection of January 6, 2021, Apple removed the conservative social media app Parler, Amazon dropped Parler from its servers, and Facebook and Twitter shut down Donald Trump’s account\u003B then tech magnate Elon Musk entered the fray, pushing the argument that the Big Four were not only monopolizing markets but also controlling free speech, and in doing so he was “able to do something that Tim Sweeney…failed to do: frame Apple’s power in terms that resonated beyond the business.” Though, as Higgins chronicles, Apple survived most legal challenges, the debate continues as to whether the company and other giants are true monopolies—and just how much control over speech they exert."
This gripping techno-thriller plunges readers into the high-stakes world of digital warfare where a teenage hacker discovers a shadowy cyber conspiracy that threatens global security. The narrative m...
J.K. Rowling, Extraordinary Author
Victoria Peterson-Hilleque
Examines the remarkable life of J. K. Rowling, including her family background, childhood, education, and work as the world-famous author of the Harry Potter series.
Jake Is Not Stupid
Melissa Digenova
Jake is a six-year-old boy who has "high-functioning" autism. He is intelligent and talks, but has been greatly misunderstood by his peers. His sister, who is five, understands her brother and loves him very much. She wants to tell others about Jake so they will understand him too. Young readers wil
Jan Brett Counterpack
Jan Brett
This counting book offers young learners a vibrant introduction to early math concepts through Jan Brett's signature detailed illustrations and beloved animal characters. Each number from one to ten ...
Jan Brett's Christmas Treasury
Jan Brett
A festive treasury featuring seven of Jan Brett's classic Christmas titles, a perfect gift that will be the center of family holidays for years to come! This deluxe Christmas collection is the perfect holiday gift! It includes seven of Jan Brett's most beloved Yuletide titles: The Night Before Chris
January's Sparrow
Patricia Polacco
Patricia Polacco's most powerful book since Pink and Say. In the middle of the night, The Crosswhites?including young Sadie?must flee the Kentucky plantation they work on. Dear January has been beaten and killed by the plantation master, and they fear who may be next. But Sadie must leave behind her
Jason Reynolds
Ty Chapman
Jason Reynolds's interest in hip-hop and poetry turned into a successful writing career. The New York Times best-selling author has received a Newbery Honor, an NAACP Image Award, and many other accolades. People love reading his poetry, picture books, and novels. Reynolds served three years as the
JAZZY THE WITCH IN BROOM DOOM
Genre
A young witch named Jazzy faces her greatest fear—flying on a broomstick—in this charmingly illustrated early chapter book. When a school-wide flying competition looms, Jazzy must overcome her anxiet...
Jean and Johnny
Beverly Cleary
Newbery Medal winner Beverly Cleary brings her classic warm humor to this funny and touching story about a girl who lacks self-confidence, and a boy who has too much. Fifteen-year-old Jean is astonished when handsome Johnny whirls her around the dance floor. She's never given much thought to boys be
Jed and the Hens
Carl Sommer
When Ted and Jan take a trip to the farm, their pet dog, Jed, goes with them. Havoc ensues, as Jed tosses his food around in the car and chases the chickens at the farm. Detailed, brightly colored illustrations lead new readers through the lively story with context clues. Similar beginning and endin
Jennifer, Hecate, Macbeth, William McKinley, and Me, Elizabeth
E. L. Konigsburg
Two fifth-grade girls, one of whom is the first black child in a middle-income suburb, play at being apprentice witches.
Jerry Spinelli
Tracey Baptiste
With his first novel for young adults, ;Space Station Seventh Grade, Jerry Spinelli established himself as a writer of stories that reflect the real concerns of adolescents accompanied by wit and humor.
John F. Kennedy
Wil Mara
Examines the life and times of John F. Kennedy, placing this president within his historical and cultural context, while at the same time focusing on the major events that occurred during each his administration.
JOHN HANCOCK
paragraphs, until every member shall have had opportunity fully to express his sentiments,” after helping offset contending state interests in the fight over the Articles of Confederation. Randall reminds readers that the years immediately after the war ended were fraught: Frontier rebellions broke out over taxations and pensions for military service, and, briefly, “Pennsylvania and Connecticut had actually gone to war” over territorial issues. A Federalist but also a pragmatist, Hancock championed nine “Conciliatory Amendments” that led to the Bill of Rights, to which he added the 10th, which reserved to the states any “powers not expressly delegated to Congress.” As well, apart from serving as a well\u002Dliked governor of Massachusetts, Hancock—serving his own interests to be sure, but also with an eye on the larger U.S. economy—helped restore postwar trade with Britain. For all that, Randall notes, Hancock weathered numerous controversies, mostly financial\u003B he was also the subject of a possible canard that Randall corrects—namely, that he wished to be commander of the Continental Army and resented George Washington for being selected for the post, when in fact, Randall writes, Hancock suffered so badly from gout that it is unlikely that he “would have accepted a position that would require long days on horseback.”"
This biography brings to life the fascinating story of the Founding Father whose flamboyant signature became an American icon. Young readers will discover the man behind the famous autograph, from hi...
Johnny Tremain
Esther Hoskins Forbes
This thrilling Newbery Medal-winning novel about the Revolutionary War is a classic of children's historical fiction. Fourteen-year-old Johnny Tremain, an apprentice silversmith with a bright future ahead of him, injures his hand in a tragic accident, forcing him to look for other work. In his new j
Josh
Caroline Janover
"JOSH is a gripping story for children and expresses beautifully what self-esteem can mean to a child with dyslexia." -- Dr. Sylvia Richardson, Past President of the International Dyslexia Association.
Journey of the Pale Bear
Susan Fletcher
“A lovely little miracle of a book.” —Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal–winning author of The One and Only Ivan “[A] large-hearted and riveting medieval adventure.” —William Alexander, National Book Award–winning author of Goblin Secrets “A breathtaking adventure.” —Kirby Larson, Newbery Honor–win
Journey to the Ocean's End
Megan Miller
The fifth book in the S.Q.U.I.D. Squad graphic novel series for Minecrafters written by New York Times bestselling author Megan Miller. The S.Q.U.I.D. Squad is made up of three bold children who are part of a secret, underwater society of Book Guardians. They combine their unique talents to solve my
Journeys: Young Readers' Letters to Authors Who Changed Their Lives
Catherine Gourley
Culled from the Letters About Literature contest of the Library of Congress Center for the Book, the fifty-two letters in this collection — written by students in grades four through twelve — reveal how deeply books and poetry affect the lives of readers.
JOY GODDESS
her mother, Lelia adopted Mae Bryant, a fatherless girl who served as a hair model and assistant for the company. While Mae at first considered the adoption a great privilege, Lelia proved as domineering as Madam had been, leaving Mae—Bundles’ biological grandmother—feeling “indebted and cornered.” Lelia could be difficult, to be sure, but Bundles captures her energy, her drive, and her commitment to the creative community that she nourished."
This vibrant guide to cultivating happiness offers young readers practical tools for navigating the emotional landscape of adolescence, blending mindfulness techniques with accessible psychology. The...
Joy to the World
Tomie dePaola
A timeless celebration of Christmas from the legendary Newbery and Caldecott Honor winner Tomie dePaola! This collection unifies three of the incomparable Tomie dePaola’s most beloved Christmas stories into one handsome volume. Vividly portrayed and expertly crafted, The Night of Las Posadas, The St
Judgment Day
Jerry B. Jenkins
#14 in the Left Behind : the Kids series.
Judy Blume Chapter Book Collection (Boxed Set)
Judy Blume
Rediscover Judy Blume’s beloved classic chapter books—The Pain and the Great One, The One in the Middle Is a Green Kangaroo, and Freckle Juice—now available together in a collectible boxed set! No one knows more about growing up than Judy Blume. And in her classic chapter books, full of humor and he
Judy Blume's Fudge Set
Judy Blume
Follow Peter as he deals with his annoying brother Farley, known as Fudge, his sworn enemy and neighbor Sheila Tubman, a family move to New Jersey and his mother's pregnancy, a vacation to Maine and the discovery of cousins Flora and Fauna.
Judy's Journey
Lois Lenski
DIVDIVJudy lives in a tent with her family. Will they ever be able to afford a farm with a real house? /divDIVTen-year-old Judy and her family are migrants, moving from farm to farm with each new season. Starting in Alabama, they travel to Florida and up the East Coast all the way to New Jersey, alw
Julia Donaldson Reads the Gruffalo and Other Stories
Julia Donaldson
This audio collection brings Julia Donaldson's beloved woodland tales to life through the author's own warm, expressive narration, creating an immersive storytelling experience for young listeners. C...
Julia Donaldson Reads What the Ladybird Heard and Other Stories
Julia Donaldson
This audio collection brings Julia Donaldson's beloved farmyard adventure to life with the author's own warm narration, capturing the clever ladybird's plot to outwit two bumbling thieves. Listeners ...
Julia Donaldson Sings the Gruffalo and Other Favourite Picture Book Songs
Julia Donaldson
A wonderful collection of songs by Julia Donaldson, performed by Julia herself and a full orchestra. This brilliant collection contains eighteen songs from Julia Donalson and friends. Including songs from best-loved picture books, The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom and What the Ladybird Heard, as well
Julia Donaldson's Book of Names
Julia Donaldson
Julia Donaldson celebrates her readers in this delightful and imaginative picture book, inspired by the children she has met at hundreds of book signings over the years. I've signed for boys called Romeo and girls called Juliet . I've signed for Roman, Saxon, Dane- Though not for Norman yet. From mo
Julie B and Me Julie B Y Yo: Bilingual Children's Book - English Spanish
Calpernia N. Charles
Every child has a favorite toy that they take everywhere, and this little girl is no different. Julie B and Me is an amusing and artistic story about a little girl and her favorite toy. This brightly illustrated book will take your little one on a fun journey with Julie B tagging right along. She ca
Jumanji
Chris Van Allsburg
Roll the dice, make your move, and plunge into one of the most imaginative stories of our time! The game under the tree looked like a hundred others Peters and Judy had at home. But they were searching for something interesting to do, so they decided to give Jumanji a try. Little did they know when
Jumbo Christmas Coloring Books for Kids
Creative Publishing Press
- Christmas coloring book for kids, children, toddlers, crayons, girls and Boys - 50 Christmas Coloring Pages for Kids. - Large 8.5 x 11 pages. - Perfect Christmas coloring book for boys, girls, and kids of (2-8)ages. - Makes a Christmas gift!
Jurassic World Dinosaur Field Guide (Jurassic World)
Dr. Thomas R. Holtz, Jr.
Jurassic World is the long-awaited next installment of the groundbreaking Jurassic Park series. T. rex’s, velociraptors, triceratops—as well as some all-new dinosaurs—will roar across the screen in this epic action-adventure directed by Colin Trevorrow starring Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Ty S
Just Lost!
Gina Mayer
Little Critter gets lost in the mall when he stops to tie his shoe.
Just Plain Fancy
Patricia Polacco
A charming picture book set in an Amish community, by the beloved storyteller Patricia Polacco. Naomi lives with her farming family in an Amish village in Pennsylvania. As part of her household chores, Naomi looks after the chickens with her little sister, Ruth. One day Naomi and Ruth find an abando
KATABASIS
Peter Murdoch, one of Grimes\u0027 other students—\u0022He was simply born brilliant…Alice couldn\u0027t stand him\u0022—and she reluctantly agrees to join forces. Despite the accounts of Dante and the like, Hell is full of surprises, including (sometimes) a remarkable resemblance to a college campus. As Alice and Peter journey deeper, they encounter nefarious deities\u003B twisted, once\u002Dhuman enemies\u003B and Shades from Grimes’ past with their own agendas. Hell will test Alice and Peter in ways their academic careers have not, dredging up their pasts at Cambridge, their messy relationships with their advisor, and their distrust of each other—after all, academia is a cutthroat game. The stakes are high, with mortal souls on the line, as Alice grapples with the question of whether academia even matters. Kuang melds a fantasy adventure (don’t look too closely at the magic—that’s not the point) with a rumination on academia’s problems to create a new take on the journey through the underworld. Alice is deeply flawed but also deeply understandable, stuck in a system that damages her while making questionable choices that feed into the same system\u003B this is a tightly constructed novel that aims a clear lens on academia, with both its faults and its virtues. The heady draw of discovery is ever\u002Dpresent, even if what Alice is discovering is Hell."
This gripping young adult novel plunges readers into a modern retelling of the classic katabasis myth—a harrowing descent into an underworld—where a teenage protagonist must navigate treacherous real...
Keeping Kids Safe
Pnina Tobin
Teaches adults simple and specific ways to educate their children as early as possible to protect themselves from sexual abuse and includes a Facilitator's Guide and two Curricula designed to help educators incorporate the safety lessons into their classrooms.
Keeping Me Busy Book
Activity Book Zone for Kids
There is a way to keep your kids busy without wreaking havoc on the house. This fun activity book will keep them occupied for an hour or two. While working on these pages, your child will be trained to identify the unique features that make an object the way it is. This skill is very important in le
Kids and Toddlers Coloring Book
Jen Racine
Does your toddler or young child LOVE ANIMALS? In this book you will find 50 unique pictures of Farm Animals, Jungle Animals, Woodland Animals and Sea Animals! - Simple, bold, and fun images teach kids to identify animals and introduce basic counting. - An easy and affordable activity for every day
Kids Can Code!
Ian Garland
Coding Activities and Adventures for Kids! Unleash the master coder in your child with this activity-filled guide! Fun coding adventures show kids just how far their imagination can take them. (Did you know coding took us to the moon?!) Complete with simple steps, colorful illustrations, and easy-to
Kids Coloring Books Animal Coloring Book for Kids Aged 3-9
Gm Color
If you are looking for a seriously fun and totally cool coloring book, packed with amazing animals for a kid who loves to color, then Kids Coloring Books Animal Coloring Book is the book for you. *Internal features of the book: This fantastic and creative, kids coloring book, is packed full of cool
Kids Coloring Books Christmas
Creative Publishing Press
- Christmas coloring book for kids, children, toddlers, crayons, girls and Boys - 50 Christmas Coloring Pages for Kids. - Large 8.5 x 11 pages. - Perfect Christmas coloring book for boys, girls, and kids of (2-8)ages. - Makes a Christmas gift!
Kids Coloring Books Cute Fashion and Beauty
J. D. Coloring
AMAZON BEST SELLER | BEST GIFT IDEAS 40 BEAUTIFUL & UNIQUE PATTERNS TO COLOR Coloring Books for Kids & Toddlers This adorable coloring book is filled with 40 pages to color that keeps little ones busy and entertained for hours. Coloring Book is for boys and girls aged from 2 to 8 years old (Coloring
Kids Explore America's Hispanic Heritage
Westridge Young Writers Workshop
Presents writings by students in grades three to seven on topics of Hispanic culture, including dance, cooking, games, history, art, songs, and role models.
Kids Puzzle Book, Grades 1 - 5
Vincent Douglas
Give your kids a fun mental workout! The Kids' Puzzle Book is full of brainteasers, riddles, and word games! Each page features a word search, crossword, or puzzle that will challenge children and hold their interest for hours. Developed to help reinforce important vocabulary, language arts, and rea
Kids Speak Out About the Environment
Christine Schwab
Book Features: • Ages 6-9, Grades 1-4, Guided Reading Level P, Lexile 650L • 24 pages, 7 1⁄2 inches x 10 inches • Features vibrant, full-color photographs • Includes a vocabulary list, review questions, glossary, index, and extension activity included • Reading/teaching tips included Speaking Up: In
Kids Sudoku Puzzle Book
Antoine Wilkins
★Educational, Challenging and Fun! ✔Here's the perfect first Sudoku puzzle book for you an excellent starter book of puzzles. ✔This is the right choice for a child's first introduction to Sudoku, good activity that reinforces logic and problem-solving. ✔With 60 easy puzzles, Easy Sudoku for Kids is
Kill Train
the end of the ride. The odds of being on a Kill Train are 1 in 10,000, so most of the populace are willing to take the chance when traveling throughout the city. Enter Vanessa Crow, a struggling single mother with a teenage daughter who is on the precipice of a mental breakdown. When circumstances force her onto a subway train, she knows the odds are in her favor as 580 passengers were just slaughtered on a Kill Train the day before. She fatefully meets an old college friend, Corwin, who reminds Vanessa of the badass woman she used to be. But when the two friends discover that they’re on a Kill Train, Vanessa is forced to battle much more than a group of psychotic killers. Powered by an intriguing, albeit absurd, concept and complemented by visually stunning (and potentially traumatizing) illustrations by Martina Niosi—dismembered and decapitated bodies, intestines hanging like party streamers, etc.—it’s Vanessa’s inner journey through past trauma that makes this graphic novel so memorable. Her problematic relationship with her mother, her unstable financial situation, and her tumultuous but intimate bond with her daughter make her a character that readers can not only understand and identify with but also root for as she fights for her life. Ass\u002Dkicking motherly characters like Terminator’s Sarah Connor and Alien’s Ellen Ripley have nothing on Cuartero\u002DBriggs’ Crow."
This gritty survival thriller plunges readers into a high-stakes scenario where a group of teens must navigate a sabotaged high-speed train hurtling toward certain destruction. The relentless pacing ...
KINGDOM OF WATER
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This gripping YA fantasy plunges readers into a submerged world where a teenage protagonist must navigate treacherous underwater politics while confronting long-buried family secrets that threaten th...
Kitten's First Full Moon Board Book
Kevin Henkes
Kevin Henkes's acclaimed national bestseller about a kitten, the moon, and a bowl of milk was awarded the Caldecott Medal and was a New York Times Best Illustrated Book. This sturdy board book edition is perfect for little hands! Kitten's First Full Moon is an acclaimed modern classic, from one of t
Knuffle Bunny Free
Mo Willems
Trixie and her family are off on a fantastic trip to visit her grandparents—all the way in Holland! But does Knuffle Bunny have different travel plans? An emotional tour de force, Knuffle Bunny Free concludes one of the most beloved picture-book series in recent memory, with pitchperfect text and ar
KULEANA
the last king of Hawai‘i. Arriving at an equitable solution to this bureaucratic problem is just one thread of Goo’s narrative, whose larger story is really one of homecoming: Born and raised in California, an East Coast resident for decades, Goo must learn or relearn key points of the people’s traditional lifeways. The title of the book speaks to one such point, one’s obligation to both place and culture, less a burden, she explains, than a privilege: “For example, certain people had kuleana for growing taro or crops in a certain part of the island, or for taking care of a fishpond or teaching hula.” She explores many other concepts as she travels in the company of relatives, who take her, in one instance, to a heiau, or temple, whose purpose is lost to time\u003B says her uncle, “Some people say dey did these tings there like human sacrifice and dat stuff, but we don’t know.” What is clear is that humans are sacrificed, at least metaphorically, for profit in a Hawai‘i made for wealthy outsiders\u003B as Goo laments in closing, “Our culture won’t remain unless each generation—grandparent to parent to child to grandchild—keeps it burning.”"
This powerful coming-of-age story set in contemporary Hawaii follows a young native Hawaiian boy as he navigates the complex intersections of family legacy, cultural identity, and environmental activ...
L. Frank Baum
Dennis Abrams
Actor. Businessman. Newspaper editor.
La La La
Kate DiCamillo
"La la la ... la" A little girl stands alone and sings, but there's no response. So, gathering her courage and her curiosity, she skips out into the world, calling to the trees and the pond and the reeds ... But will anyone sing back to her?
LADIES IN HATING
thoughts of each other." />
This provocative collection of interconnected narratives explores the complex dynamics of female relationships through a series of raw, unflinching vignettes about women navigating friendship, rivalr...
LADY DRAGON
Genre
This action-packed fantasy novel introduces a fierce heroine who must embrace her draconic heritage to save her kingdom from dark forces. When a young royal discovers she can transform into a powerfu...
LADY LIKE
Emily Sergeant, who has arrived in London desperately looking for a husband who can outrank the odious man to whom her family has betrothed her. When their separate pursuits of the duke bring the two women together, after a few days of bickering both become more interested in each other’s company than anything, or anyone, else. The worldly Harriet is well aware of the nature of her developing feelings for Emily, but it takes Emily longer to understand her emotions. When she finally learns what a Sapphist is, the women connect emotionally and physically. However, society hasn’t changed, nor have the expectations of their families. Lee’s delightful adult debut will please fans of her YA historical fiction as well as romance readers encountering her for the first time. The story, which centers queer and theatrical Regency life alongside the familiar tropes of the London Season, is well\u002Dpaced, with entertaining side characters and rich detail. The clever ending, moving and satisfying on its own, is enhanced by Lee’s extensive, thoughtful notes sharing historical background and revealing that much of her plot is less fantastic than readers might assume."
This empowering guide for young women tackles the complex transition from girlhood to adulthood with refreshing honesty and practical wisdom. The book addresses everything from personal values and he...
Lady Smoke
Laura Sebastian
Sebastian delivers the sequel to her acclaimed, instant "New York Times" bestseller "Ash Princess." After fleeing Astrea and regaining her freedom, Theo searches for new allies to help her reclaim her throneEalthough that comes at a steep price. 5/16.
Language and Literacy in Bilingual Children
D. Kimbrough Oller
This book sets a high standard for rigor and scientific approach to the study of bilingualism and provides new insights regarding the critical issues of theory and practice, including the interdependence of linguistic knowledge in bilinguals, the role of socioeconomic status, the effect of different
LAUNCHING LIBERTY
relentless Nazi U\u002Dboat attacks on cargo ships in the Atlantic and inspired by Britain’s Merchant Shipbuilding Mission, the U.S. launched a parallel effort. In roughly four years, shipyards from Maine to Oregon produced 2,710 Liberty ships, each longer than a football field. Christened “ugly ducklings” by the press, the ships were practical but unattractive. Even President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who supported the program, said of the ships’ design, “Anyone of you that knows a ship and loves a ship, would hate them, as I do.” In his readable account, Most injects a sense of urgency and humanity into what might otherwise be a niche topic, an approach complemented by the book’s organization into seven sections composed of short chapters. The narrative is at its most lively in the first four sections, which follow the small group of men who created the Liberty program from the ground up. The massive workforce needed to power their effort came with challenges, ranging from the need for housing and schools to health care. One shipyard’s effort to provide health care for workers built the foundation of today’s Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program. Racism and sexism accompanied the increasingly diverse population of shipyard laborers. The author documents both, but his discussions sometimes lack nuance. “Wendy the Welders,” shipbuilding’s answer to Rosie the Riveter, are present and accounted for, yet the epilogue’s brief descriptions of their subsequent marriages and/or happy transitions to other jobs leave little room for the complexity of their experiences. Most returns to his strengths in the final two sections, describing the push to build ships faster and faster to meet the needs of a country at war."
This gripping historical novel plunges readers into the heart of World War II, following a young girl whose life becomes unexpectedly intertwined with the iconic Rosie the Riveter movement. As she na...
Lefty
Mo Willems
"A nonfiction narrative book about left-handedness"--
Legendary and Mythical Guidebook: Deluxe Updated Edition (Pokémon)
Scholastic
Fans everywhere are fascinated by Legendary and Mythical Pokemon! This updated guidebook features the unique and mysterious Paldea region Pokemon from the newest hit games for Nintendo Switch, Scarlet & Violet. Discover the origins of the most fascinating and unusual Pokemon! You'll get the scoop on
Legendary Princesses of Malaysia
Raman Krishnan
Ten legendary princesses of Malaysia - some are mythical fairy princesses whose stories are as wonderful and romantic as any of the princess stories from around the world. One, Hang Li Po came from a far off land and her retinue of young beauties are believed to be the far distant mothers of the Non
Lenore Finds a Friend
Jon Katz
Presents the story of misfit black lab Lenore, who is ignored by the unwelcoming and busy animals at Bedlam Farm until she playfully licks a grumpy ram with whom she forges an unlikely friendship.
Leprechauns and Irish Folklore
Mary Pope Osborne
The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better. Track the facts with Jack and Annie! When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House Mer
LESSONS IN MAGIC AND DISASTER
the leader of a right\u002Dwing smear group. So Jamie shares something with Serena that she hasn’t even shared with her nonbinary spouse, Ro: Jamie can do magic. She performs rituals that she hopes will make her small desires real in the world. Serena takes to this practice, but almost immediately seeks to enact larger, angrier spells, with effects that neither she nor Jamie can anticipate or control, profoundly disrupting both of their lives. This compact novel is about many things: a literary treasure hunt that strongly recalls A.S. Byatt’s Possession\u003B the struggle to negotiate obligations to parents, spouses, and oneself\u003B moving forward from grief\u003B and a self\u002Dtaught witch’s fraught journey toward understanding her own magic. But underlying everything is this profound question: How do minority groups (in this case, specifically, those in the LGBTQ+ community) fight effectively and ethically against the tolerance of intolerance? Wouldn’t it be wonderful to magically smite the powerful figures who discriminate, disenfranchise, and endanger the vulnerable through indifference or cruelty? Unfortunately, it’s never that easy, not in real life and not in fiction."
This middle-grade fantasy novel follows a young apprentice whose magical education takes a dangerous turn when a spell goes catastrophically wrong, unleashing unintended consequences that threaten th...
Let's Be Friends (L.O.L. Surprise!)
Random House
Meet all your L.O.L. Surprise!TM fierce friends in this all-new Step 3 Step into Reading reader--with more than 30 sweet and sassy stickers! Meet Queen Bee, Miss Punk, Sugar Queen, and all of your favorite L.O.L. Surprise!TM fierce friends! This Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader has over 30 ou
Let's Go to the Potty!
Allison Jandu
Get toddlers ready for preschool with an illustrated story that helps them use the potty with confidence! Provide your toddler with the gentle support and encouragement they need during potty training. Let's Go to the Potty is an engaging, story-driven guide for toddlers who are ready to break free
LETTERS FOR THE AGES
Clara Schumann, the fellow composer who had great affection for her friend (the feeling was reciprocal, although the relationship probably remained platonic). The letter is illuminating because it shows how much Schumann advised Brahms on his scores, with detailed (and gentle) suggestions: “In the C major piece I wish you would use the charming opening phrase again at the repeat, it would not be difficult, would it?” Schumann’s husband, Robert, is also in the anthology. In an 1830 letter to his mother, the future composer expresses his reluctance to pursue a legal career: “My life has been for twenty years one long struggle between poetry and prose, or, let us say, music and law.” Seems he made the right choice. Dozens of other musicians are included\u003B the range is broad, if focused on Western artists. We hear from Giuseppe Verdi, Woody Guthrie, John Coltrane, Leonard Bernstein, Amy Winehouse, and Nick Cave. In a foreword, David Pickard writes that “despite their genius, great artists are real people”—even, apparently, when addressing royalty. “My glorious and dearly beloved King,” Richard Wagner gushes in a letter to Ludwig II of Bavaria. In his short communication, the composer proceeds, like any modern\u002Dday fanboy, to use no fewer than 11 exclamation marks."
This collection of historically significant correspondence offers young readers a fascinating window into pivotal moments through the personal words of those who lived them. The carefully curated let...
Leven Thumps and the Ruins of Alder
Obert Skye
Leven discovers that he must travel to the island of Alder to find the answer that will save the realm of Foo from destruction.
LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Children's Librarianship
Lucy Santos Green
This book breaks new ground, offering school and public librarians serving children in grades K–8 a roadmap for implementing and upholding queer-inclusive programs, policies, and services. School and public librarians are serving ever greater numbers of LGBTQIA+ children and families. Transgender ch
Library Skills (eBook)
Sylvia J. Duncan
This book demonstrates the usefulness of libraries and books by presenting a basic overview of how to find and use library materials. Many of the exercises require visits to a school or public library. Most of the worksheets can be completed with minimal assistance from the teacher. The work-study p
LIFE AT SHUTTER SPEED
Genre
Life At Shutter Speed is the debut collection from Larry Chen, the preeminent automotive photographer of today's generation. This 400-page keepsake celebrates 20 years of Chen's work, featuring never-before-seen images and behind-the-scenes stories from his travels all over the world. More than 2,50
LIFE, AND DEATH, AND GIANTS
Genre
This powerful YA novel explores the raw edges of grief and survival through the eyes of a teenager grappling with a devastating family loss. The narrative masterfully balances the crushing weight of ...
LIGHT BENEATH ASHES
armed burglars during the night, prompting his family to frequently sleep at their church to avoid zenglendos (armed criminals). While he deeply valued Haiti’s rich culture, even having competitions with his friends to see who could read Haitian novels the fastest, he also had family members whom he visited in the United States, where he developed an affinity for the U.S., especially its cartoons and Wendy’s spicy chicken nuggets. Ultimately, he migrated to the U.S., devoting his efforts to education and eventually receiving a Ph.D. in applied economics from the University of Florida. Apart from academic research, Anglade spent much of his postgraduate life engaging with Haitian politics, public policy, and economic development. The memoir certainly offers an inspirational story of overcoming obstacles to obtain one’s dreams, but what makes this work stand out is Anglade’s grasp of Haitian history\u003B he interweaves his personal story into the larger narrative of the Caribbean nation. For example, the zenglendos that terrorized his family, he convincingly writes, weren’t just random criminals or a “local menace,” but were intricately tied to the political and economic instability that followed the overthrow of President Jean\u002DBertrand Aristide in 1991. He similarly connects his immigration story to the wider history of the African diaspora. The book also includes ample commentary on contemporary Haitian politics and the effects of climate change on the country. While this political analysis lacks formal citations, Anglade has a learned understanding of the various forces at play in 21st\u002Dcentury Haiti and is particularly critical of the nation’s bureaucrats for “riding in bullet proof cars and drawing comfortable salaries” amid rising crime rates and economic decline."
This powerful young adult novel explores the raw emotional landscape of grief and survival as a teenage girl navigates the aftermath of her family's devastating tragedy. The narrative plunges readers...
LIKE
Genre
This collection of critical reviews offers readers a curated selection of thoughtful literary analysis across various genres, providing a valuable primer on the art of critique. The book's strength l...
LIKE CLOCKWORK
using a unique angle to frame the issues of business: Goodner asks, how does a well\u002Dorganized, world\u002Drenowned military run, and how can your business use the same methods to get ahead? Appendices include the author’s “Golden Rules,” recommended reading, a case study index, and a reading guide."
This gripping YA thriller plunges readers into a world where time itself has fractured, forcing a group of teens to uncover the sinister conspiracy behind their town's rigid, mechanical schedule. The...
Lilly Visits The Zoo - Early Reader - Children's Picture Books
Fahad Zaman
Lilly Visits The Zoo - Early Reader - Children's Picture Books
LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA
nature, Miranda bloomed in high school, where he made movies with a camcorder and took advantage of the school’s drama program, staging ambitious plays. In his sophomore year at Wesleyan University, Miranda wrote a musical set in Washington Heights\u003B it would become the first draft of In the Heights, his first Broadway musical. Most of Pollack\u002DPelzner’s book is dedicated to the creative process behind In the Heights, which won four Tony Awards, and Hamilton, the idea for which came when Miranda took a copy of Ron Chernow’s biography on vacation. Miranda talked to Pollack\u002DPelzner for the book, and his remarkable candor is part of why it succeeds. The author’s chronicle of the musicals’ development is equally thrilling. Pollack\u002DPelzner, who writes about theater and culture for the New Yorker, the Atlantic, and the New York Times, understands the technical and creative aspects of the stage, and he proves himself to also be an astute observer of the more human side of creating art."
This compelling biography captures the extraordinary journey of the visionary creator behind "Hamilton" and "In the Heights," tracing his path from a childhood immersed in New York City's vibrant art...
LINK + HUD
Genre
This action-packed adventure follows two brothers with wildly different personalities—one a cautious planner, the other a spontaneous thrill-seeker—who must combine their unique strengths to navigate...
LION HEARTS
Genre
This gripping novel follows a young protagonist navigating the treacherous landscape of high school while grappling with a family secret that threatens to upend everything. When ancient family docume...
Little Love Songs
Sandra Boynton
Read and sing along with this adorable sound book that plays FIVE quick little love songs for cuddly kids, by the one and only Sandra Boynton! Each page turn in this charming book prompts a different song to play with the press of a button. Five songs in all, the ditties include hits like “Snuggle P
Little Monsters Coloring Book for Kids
Brian Lange
Little Monsters Coloring Book for Kids, 8.5x11 inches by Brian Lange This little monsters coloring book is one of carefully made coloring books for kids that includes 20 monsters/p> Kids can spend fun and quality time on coloring. This book intends to be more on a coloring book for kids The pages of
Little People, BIG DREAMS: Treasury
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
From the best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Treasury presents the full stories of 50 dreamers, rewritten for an older audience.
Living Bravely
Michele Howe
God wants to give you super incredible strength! Strength to love others. Courage to stand up for what's right. Boldness to share about Jesus. Each week you will strengthen your faith as you learn about our amazing God and what it means to live bravely for Him! This action-packed, full-color devotio
LIVING IN THE PRESENT WITH JOHN PRINE
Covid\u002D19. He was 73. Piazza repurposed the materials he had gathered to produce this moving work. Equal parts profile, oral history, and on\u002Dthe\u002Droad adventure, the book recounts the artist’s working\u002Dclass background in suburban Chicago, his family connection to rural Kentucky, his early success with Atlantic Records, and the decision to co\u002Dfound the label Oh Boy Records. Often writing in the first person and present tense, Piazza recounts his time with Prine, including a spontaneous road trip from Nashville to Sarasota, Florida, in a cherry\u002Dred 1977 Coupe de Ville. Piazza also reviews Prine’s body of work, its broad influence, and his unassuming humanity. Comparing Prine to Bob Dylan, Piazza notes, “You don’t want to be him, you just want to hang out with him.” Along the way, the author gathers insights from Prine’s peers, friends, and family. One band member, for example, notes that Prine’s keen emotional intelligence easily overcame his limitations as a musician and singer. A two\u002Dtime cancer survivor, Prine was already in poor health when Piazza befriended him, but the artist’s good humor and low\u002Dkey grace shine through on every page."
This picture book biography introduces young readers to the legendary singer-songwriter John Prine, capturing both his musical journey and his profound appreciation for everyday moments. Through lyri...
Lois Lowry
Deborah Grahame-Smith
Lois Lowry is a celebrated childrens book author and winner of several prestigious awards including two Newbery Medals. For middle school readers, this illuminating and fascinating book offers information on Lowrys life and career. It unveils her early influences, which includes the tragic inspira
Looking Back
Lois Lowry
People are constantly asking two-time Newbery Medalist Lois Lowry where she gets her ideas. In this fascinating memoir, Lowry answers this question, through recollections of childhood friends and pictures and memories that explore her rich family history. She recounts the pivotal moments that inspir
Louisiana's Way Home
Kate DiCamillo
From two-time Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo comes a story of discovering who you are — and deciding who you want to be. When Louisiana Elefante’s granny wakes her up in the middle of the night to tell her that the day of reckoning has arrived and they have to leave home immediately, Louisiana isn’
Lucky Breaks
Susan Patron
"Eleven is much more intrepid than only ten." On the eve of her eleventh birthday, Lucky wants to let loose and become intrepid; she's ready for life to change. But Hard Pan (population 43) drones on like it always has: Lincoln all tied up in knotty matters, Miles newly diagnosed as a genius but as
Lucy the Diamond Fairy
Daisy Meadows
The Rainbow Magic Jewel Fairies bring the sparkle!
MABEL MAKES (^UP) A FRIEND
Genre
This vibrant picture book explores the creative ways a young girl named Mabel navigates the challenges of making new friends when she moves to a different neighborhood. Through whimsical illustration...
Macmillan Children's Publishing Group's 2016 Middle-Grade Chapter Sampler
Ned Rust
Download the first chapters of FOUR fantastic middle-grade books! This free chapter sampler includes excerpts from Patrick Griffin's Last Breakfast on Earth by Ned Rust; The Voyage to Magical North by Claire Fayers; The Deadly 7 by Garth Jennings; and The Secret Sea by Barry Lyga.Visit MacKids.com t
Madeline's Rescue
Ludwig Bemelmans
Winner of the Caldecott Medal “In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines lived twelve little girls in two straight lines the smallest one was Madeline.” Nothing frightens Madeline—not tigers, not even mice. With its endearing, courageous heroine, cheerful humor, and wonderful, whimsical d
Magic Tree House 15: Voyage of the Vikings
Mary Pope Osborne
A tale of high waves and high adventure for Jack and Annie when the tree house lands in the sea off the coast of Ireland. Things get dangerous when Viking ships approach!
Magic Tree House 3: Secret of the Pyramid
Mary Pope Osborne
Eight-year-old Jack and his little sister, Annie, are playing in the woods during their summer holiday, when they find a mysterious tree house full of books. But these are no ordinary books . . . And this is no ordinary tree house . . . When they're whisked away to ancient Egypt in the tree house, J
Magic Tree House 7: Mammoth to the Rescue
Mary Pope Osborne
Eight-year-old Jack and his little sister, Annie, are playing in the woods when they find a mysterious tree house full of books. But these are no ordinary books . . . And this is no ordinary tree house . . . Jack and Annie travel back in time, wearing only their swimsuits! When the tree house lands
Magic Tree House Collection 1 Books 1-4
Mary Pope Osborne
Eight-year-old Jack and his younger sister Annie find a magic treehouse. Each book in the collection takes them to different places.
Magic Tree House Collection: Books 1-8
Mary Pope Osborne
Afternoon on the Amazon: "Jack and Annie run into vampire bats and killer ants when they visit the Amazon River."--Publisher description
Magic Tree House Collection: Books 17-24
Mary Pope Osborne
Jack and Annie experience a series of time-travel adventures.
Magic Tree House Fact & Fiction: Ghosts
Mary Pope Osborne
Read the adventure and track the facts—it's two great ebooks in one! Join Jack and Annie as they travel to New Orleans in 1915 on the eve of All Saints’ Day in Magic Tree House® #42: A Good Night for Ghosts. Then uncover the facts behind the fiction in Magic Tree House® Fact Tracker: Ghosts. It’s tw
Magic Tree House Incredible Fact Book
Mary Pope Osborne
Jack and Annie’s biggest, most exciting book of facts is their greatest adventure outside the tree house! Jack and Annie have been all over the world in their adventures in the magic tree house. And they’ve learned lots of incredible facts along the way. Now they want to share them with you! Get rea
MAGNOLIA WU UNFOLDS IT ALL
Chanel Miller
In this hilarious follow-up to ChupaCarter, world-famous entertainer George Lopez delivers a spooky tale of mystery, revenge, and friendship starring 12-year-old Jorge and Carter, the fearsome but friendly Chupacabra! Inspired by his own childhood and packed with clever illustrations, George Lopez's
Major Gods and Goddesses of the Greek Mythology
Baby Professor
Zeus, Athena, Aphrodite and Apollo are only four of the major gods and goddesses of the Greek mythology. But they are so powerful that much of the stories and conflicts of Greek myths involve them. In this ebook, you will learn about them and how ancient Greeks try to explain natural phenomena using
Make New Friends
Rosemary Wells
Yoko and her classmates welcome Juanita, a new student from Texas, to their classroom.
Make Way for Ducklings
Robert McCloskey
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • CALDECOTT MEDAL WINNER • The timeless and brilliantly illustrated classic that teaches the importance of kindness, perseverance, and familial love. Let the Mallard family waddle right off the page and into your child’s heart! “One of the merriest picture books ever.”—The New Yo
MAKER GIRL AND PROFESSOR SMARTS
book’s end, they’ll likely come to agree with the duo’s claims that “MAKING STUFF!” and “KNOWING STUFF!” are indeed superpowers. Other supervillains in town go by monikers such as the Fluffernator and “Snot Lady,” and Florentine allows readers to see Mr. Antifreeze’s vulnerable side\u003B the level of actual or potential violence here is low. Thanks to dramatic poses and exaggerated expressions, the dynamic duo’s big personalities come through clearly in Florentine’s limber cartoon scenes. Yael is light\u002Dskinned, while Chuy is brown\u002Dskinned and cued Latine\u003B the entire cast displays a broadly diverse range of racial and cultural identities."
This STEM adventure follows a curious young inventor and her brilliant mentor as they tackle real-world engineering challenges through creative problem-solving. The story cleverly integrates fundamen...
Making Books
Alexis Burling
Books are a popular form of media, and today it is easier than ever for people to write their own. This title explores the history of printing and publishing, as well as the equipment, skills, challenges, and marketing strategies involved in writing and releasing books. It also looks at book publish
Making Smart Choices About Food, Nutrition, and Lifestyle
Sandra Giddens
Explains how choices about food, nutrition, and lifestyle affect you and how to have a healthy lifestyle.
Mama Always Comes Home
Karma Wilson
From Mama Bird to Mama Cat, mothers of all kinds come home to their children.
Mama Hattie's Girl
Lois Lenski
A young African American girl moves from the South to the North and finds that family is the same wherever you go Nobody can climb a tree as fast as Lula Bell. Although her mother tells her to be ladylike, Lula Bell prefers fishing and climbing and scrapping in the dirt with the boys. When her day i
Mama Lion Wins the Race
Jon J. Muth
Mama Lion, Tigey, the Flying Pandinis, and the Knitted Monkeys compete in a road race, and when the Pandinis stop to help Mama Lion, she is happy to return the favor.
MANGA
Genre
This vibrant manga guide offers young artists an accessible entry point into the world of Japanese-style comics, breaking down complex illustration techniques into manageable steps. The book excels a...
MANNAZ
the end, there are definite changes at the highest levels and richly deserved rewards for those who brought them about."
This gripping YA fantasy plunges readers into a world where ancient Norse runes hold tangible power, centering on the Mannaz symbol of humanity and interdependence. The narrative follows a young prot...
MARIA LA DIVINA
dumping her for Jackie Kennedy. All of these events and encounters and settings (including Venice) speed by in Charyn’s nonstop narrative, daring the reader to keep up. Winston Churchill, incontinent and prone to violent fits, makes an appearance. So does Grace Kelly, whose smile, through Callas’ eyes, is “fictitious” and who “could barely string together two sentences that made sense.” Charyn is at his best getting inside the creative process, offering insight into Callas’ mastery of bel canto and the unfixable “wobble” in her throat that helped define her. We learn how her poor vision prevents her from seeing the conductor’s baton and requires her to memorize where everything is placed onstage. And then there’s the key role played by her beloved canaries, singing partners to the end."
This vibrant picture book biography introduces young readers to the extraordinary life of Maria Callas, the legendary opera singer whose voice captivated audiences worldwide. Through lyrical prose an...
MARROW
a group of self\u002Dproclaimed witches, it’s a distinct possibility. She grew up on Marrow Island, off the coast of Maine, at the Bare Root Fertility Center, owned and operated by her mother, Ursula. This fertility center is staffed by midwives who call themselves witches, and who treat their clients—both those who are giving birth at the center, and those who are desperate to get pregnant—with a mixture of holistic and (supposedly) otherworldly medicines. Unfortunately, Ursula doesn’t believe that Oona has the gift of magic, and so Oona spent her childhood on the outskirts, desperate to find a way in, until eventually she was kicked out under mysterious circumstances. As an adult Oona realizes that her way back into the coven is the same as any other woman’s: She needs to be pregnant. But Oona is plagued by a series of miscarriages. She believes these miscarriages aren’t an accident of biology but instead are a curse by her late childhood friend, Daphne, who Oona thinks is punishing her for an attempted spell gone wrong. When Oona is once again pregnant, she successfully sneaks her way back into Bare Root under disguise, attempting to atone for her past and gain entry into her coveted coven. The first half of the novel is a frustrating combination of convoluted and slow. Once Oona begins to uncover some dark secrets at the fertility center, though, Shea finds her footing and the reader will mostly be hooked."
This bone-chilling horror novel plunges readers into a terrifying world where a group of teenagers discovers a horrifying secret hidden within their own bodies. The story masterfully blends body horr...
MARSEILLE 1940
France’s collapse, most Americans opposed helping refugees. Running for reelection in November, Franklin D. Roosevelt knew that supporting immigration was a sure loser at the polls. Some readers will recognize Wittstock’s hero, Varian Fry, a young New York journalist: He is at the heart of Julie Orringer’s 2019 novel The Flight Portfolio, which inspired the Netflix series Transatlantic. Together with a few activists, Fry raised money and founded the Emergency Rescue Committee. Carrying a list of names, including 200 German\u002Dlanguage authors provided by Thomas Mann, he traveled to Marseille in August 1940, assigned to spend a few weeks organizing an office to aid refugees. He remained for more than a year. On arriving, Fry realized that thousands needed help to survive as well as navigate absurd procedures for obtaining paperwork to live, travel, and leave France. Fiercely idealistic, he did what had to be done, much of which was illegal and expensive\u003B this offended the ERC, which demanded his return, and the State Department, which refused to renew his passport and denounced him to the Vichy government. Fry finally returned in the fall of 1941\u003B declared persona non grata, he received little thanks. Wittstock detours regularly for accounts of refugees. Readers may recognize names like Max Ernst, Hannah Arendt, Marc Chagall, and Heinrich Mann, but most will be as unfamiliar as they were to Fry, who rescued more than 1,000 people, a lifesaving feat because, of course, death in concentration camps awaited many who were left behind."
This gripping historical novel plunges readers into the tense, occupied streets of Marseille during the darkest days of World War II, following a young protagonist whose world is upended by the Nazi ...
MARTHA'S DAUGHTER
Genre
This powerful coming-of-age novel explores the complex dynamics between a mother and daughter navigating the shifting landscape of their relationship during the protagonist's teenage years. The narra...
MARVEL's Black Panther: On the Prowl!
R. R. Busse
T'Challa, as the Black Panther and warrior King of Wakanda, must team up with elite members of the Dora Milaje--Wakanda's special forces--and C.I.A. agent Everett K. Ross to defend his kingdom in this epic storybook based on the upcoming film Marvel's Black Panther. ©2018 MARVEL.
Marvel's Iron Man Goes Magnetic (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2)
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids and Marvel combine forces on this leveled reader series featuring magnets and kids’ all-time favorite super hero, Iron Man. It’s time to assemble some magnets—Avenger style! Join Iron Man in his lab as he marvels at the mystery of his favorite suit going … magnetic! Discover
MARVEL's Thor: Ragnarok: Get in the Ring!
R. R. Busse
Thor's world is about to explode in this exciting storybook based on the upcoming film Marvel's Thor: Ragnarok. His devious brother, Loki has taken over his home of Asgard, the powerful and ancient Hela has emerged with dark designs, and Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe. To escap
Marvin Redpost #7: Super Fast, Out of Control!
Louis Sachar
This chapter book in Newbery Honor–winning and bestselling author Louis Sachar’s Marvin Redpost series is all about daredevils and conquering your fears! Everyone says that Marvin is going to ride his new mountain bike down Suicide Hill. And everyone is coming to watch him do it—his friends, his fam
MASKS
the centuries\u002Dold monster\u002Dhunting society the Knights of the Night. But a compassionate Knight helped her escape, and she was later found by Stoker, a young adult monster, who taught her how to survive in the shadows of the human world. He also shared a “silly urban legend” about a place “deep downtown, where monsters could live in peace.” Ever since Stoker’s sudden disappearance, Poe has been living with two young monsters named Rice (who has blue skin) and Shelley (who has pink skin, orange hair, and sharp fangs). When neighborhood gentrification means the empty house they’re squatting in will be destroyed, they venture out on Halloween—which provides the perfect cover for their unusual appearances—in search of the rumored haven. But their quest is far from easy, and they encounter danger along the way. Found family and good human allies (diverse in skin tone) who offer support in the face of the actions of corrupt, greedy people lie at the core of the story, offering parallels to the experiences of marginalized groups who must fly under the radar to live safely. The illustrations, which are full of emotion, feature muted colors and loose linework."
This visually striking exploration of facial coverings takes readers on a global journey through the art, history, and cultural significance of masks across civilizations. From ancient ceremonial fac...
Master of Tae Kwon Do
Rick Brightfield
The reader's decisions control the course of an adventure involving a search for a CIA agent missing in Korea.
MASTERY
Genre
This guide to achieving expertise in any field offers a comprehensive roadmap for young adults seeking to develop true mastery in their chosen pursuits. The book systematically breaks down the princi...
Matching Activity Book for Children
Speedy Kids
This Activity Book is perfect for your overly active children. It's a pleasant change to see him/her exercising his/her skills while sitting quietly in one corner. The brain gets the most exercise when a child things of ways to solve a puzzle. A matching game, although easy, encourages a child's cri
MATCHING MINDS WITH SONDHEIM
many of his friends. His Murder Game inspired the song “Finishing the Hat.” In the 1960s he’d occasionally appear on TV game shows like The Match Game and Password, always anxious to win. He was also New York magazine’s puzzle editor. Joseph goes into great detail outlining the musician’s treasure hunts. “Tackling one of Sondheim’s puzzles can feel like being lost in the face of an unknown language,” the author writes, but the 2013 City Center Treasure Hunt offers insights, as it was “thoroughly documented” by Maria Seremetis, whom Sondheim hired as an assistant. Joseph even gathers together a group of friends over Zoom to reenact the hunt so that they could all experience the fun of matching minds with Sondheim. Joseph discusses the composer’s movie board game, Stardom, designed when he was in his early 20s. The Great Conductor Hunt was designed for his friend Leonard Bernstein. Sondheim was also a word puzzle designer, especially crosswords and challenging cryptics. Stephen Sondheim’s Crossword Puzzles was published in 1980. He was even passionate about elaborate jigsaw puzzles, giving them as gifts to performers in his musicals. Late in life, he got into escape rooms. Joseph estimates that nearly 2,000 of the composer’s possessions, which were auctioned off, were related to puzzles and games."
This innovative puzzle book challenges young minds with clever word games and lyrical brainteasers inspired by the intricate patterns of musical theater. Each page presents fresh linguistic challenge...
Maternal & Child Health Nursing
Adele Pillitteri
Growing research shows that many children from immigrant and refugee families are not doing well in school, due in part to linguistic and cultural disadvantages. Teaching dual-language learners requires cultural sensitivity, an understanding of language acquisition, and intentional teaching strategi
Math Puzzles for Kids 2
Peter I Kattan
This book includes various math puzzles for children 7 - 11 years of age and up. All the puzzles in the book are designed specially for these children in mind. All the puzzles are number blocks to be filled with the numbers 0 to 9 using the usual arithmetic operations of addition and subtraction. Th
MATT, the GREEN CAT
Jenny Mitchell
AMAZON BESTSELLER in Early Reading Baby and Toddler Books! 75% OFF From Regular Price on Kindle and Paperback! *Matt The Green Cat* - Teaching Your Kid Values of Family and Friendship : baby books, toddler books, toddler books ages 3-5, toddler books ages 2-4, books for toddlers ages 2-4, childrens
MAX, A LITTLE AXOLOTL #1
Genre
This vibrant underwater adventure introduces Max, a curious axolotl who discovers his unique ability to regenerate not just limbs, but also friendships after a playful mishap. The story cleverly weav...
Measuring What Matters for Child Well-being and Policies
OECD
To design, implement and monitor effective child well-being policies, policy-makers need data that better capture children’s lives, measure what is important to them and detect emerging problems and vulnerabilities early on. Despite improvements in recent decades, there are still important gaps in b
Medusa and Her Curse-Children's Greek & Roman Myths
Baby Professor
Here’s another myth that has survived the tests of time. It has been passed on from one generation to the next, thereby preserving the lessons it brings. If you would notice, most of the Greek and Roman myths deal with curses and powers, which would pretty much describe the beliefs of the people who
Medusa the Mean
Joan Holub
Seeking to become immortal like the other Goddess Girls, Medusa searches for a magical necklace, an effort that is compromised by her mean reputation, her snaky hair, and unexpected consequences.
Meet J.K. Rowling
S. Ward
An easy-to-read biography of J. K. Rowling, the English author of the popular Harry Potter series of children's books.
Meet the Boxcar Children
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Alden children were searching for a home—and found a life of adventure! Beloved by generations of families, the first book in the Boxcar Children series--adapted into this Step 2 leveled reader—is full of wholesome fun, perfect for children who are learning to read simple sentences. Henry, Jessi
Megan the Monday Fairy
Daisy Meadows
Can Rachel and Kirsty start the week off right by helping Megan the Monday Fairy find her missing flag? Or will Jack Frost and his goblins get in their way?
Mel Fell
Corey R. Tabor
A Caldecott Honor Book and ALA Notable Book of the Year! An innovative and charming tale about a plucky little bird, from the award-winning author-illustrator of Fox the Tiger. Readers will delight in turning their book sideways and upside down to follow Mel on her journey from downward fall to triu
MELINDA WEST AND THE GREMLIN QUEEN
going after a single “grem” that they spotted in Fallows, which ultimately leads them to crowds of the creatures. The gunslingers, armed with pistols, dynamite, and a crossbow, garner new allies, including the recently widowed and noticeably pregnant Brigitta\u003B alchemist witch Nox, and several others. The grems are able to multiply at an alarming rate, so it seems that the only way to take them down for good is to somehow ensure that they stop laying eggs. Grifant’s taut follow\u002Dup to Melinda West: Monster Gunslinger (2023) wisely devotes more time to establishing its unforgettable setting. It’s not a monster story set in the Old West, but rather a Western that happens to contain monsters, as evidenced by Melinda and Lance’s attire (each wears a wide\u002Dbrimmed hat and a duster), weapons (six\u002Dshooters with holsters), and means of transportation (ever\u002Ddependable horses Pepper and Mud). The heroes face a variety of engaging challenges, including vicious creatures that hail from the Edge (including “fire cattle” with “too\u002Dwide mouths like sharks”), a fissure between the human world and the monster world\u003B untrustworthy outlaws and refugees at an outpost\u003B and frequently rough terrain. Numerous characters receive the spotlight at various times, including those who appear in only a few chapters. Lance is little more than Melinda’s sidekick, but the duo’s mutual loyalty and respect is unmistakable and a driving narrative force."
This action-packed sequel plunges gunslingers Melinda and Lance back into the monster-infested frontier, where a simple hunt for a single "grem" spirals into a desperate battle against a multiplying ...
MERCY
his own tragedy when readers first meet him hunting fugitives. Later, he allies himself with Alevist. “So much of the history was filled with deceit and manipulation, but also sacrifice,” Erevayn realizes at one point. “So much of what he had learned, now revealed to be false.” In the book’s “About the Author” section, a mention is made that some of Dillon’s writing influences include Steven Erikson’s Malazan Book of the Fallen series and Joe Abercrombie (presumably his First Law trilogy). Readers familiar with those authors will see them all over this fast\u002Dpaced series opener. The usual trappings of epic fantasy are present—maps, glossaries, etc.—but they’re amply augmented by some of the hallmarks of grimdark fantasy, including bouts of gory violence and the liberal deployment of expletives. The characters wield magic in a world of supernatural beings, but most of them sound distinctly contemporary in language and attitude. The novel is also characterized by a great deal of the cynical nihilism that fills the books of the author’s storytelling predecessors. Dillon takes the risk of front\u002Dloading his narrative with the intricate vocabulary and proper names of his story, and despite the presence of glossaries at the front and back of the novel, this gamble doesn’t entirely pay off. Readers unfamiliar with the shotgun\u002Dstyle worldbuilding of the Dungeon Master’s Guide may find themselves swamped by the tale’s arcane terminology. But the author usually overcomes this lack of punchy exposition by keeping readers hooked the old\u002Dfashioned way, with well\u002Ddeveloped characters and smoothly realized dialogue. Alevist dominates the bulk of the story so completely that it’s fortunate he’s drawn as compellingly as he is, a deeply wounded man who’s nonetheless emotionally honest. But even the tale’s main villain, Harglon, often manages to be more than a simple, one\u002Ddimensional bad guy. In his first novel, Dillon accomplishes the crucial feat of making his readers want to move on to his next book."
This gritty fantasy debut plunges readers into a morally complex world where fugitive hunters and reluctant allies navigate landscapes of deceit and violent magic. Drawing clear inspiration from grim...
Mercy Watson to the Rescue
Kate DiCamillo
After Mercy the pig snuggles to sleep with the Watsons, all three awaken with the bed teetering on the edge of a big hole in the floor.
Michaela Goade: Caldecott Medal Winner
Tammy Gagne
Michaela Goade grew up in southeast Alaska as a person of Tlingit and Haida heritage. For as long as she can remember, she always loved art. After earning a degree in graphic design and marketing, she pursued a career as a picture book illustrator. Michaelas love for her Indigenous heritage and Nat
Midnight on the Moon Graphic Novel
Mary Pope Osborne
Magic. Mystery. Time-travel. Get whisked away to the Moon on an out-of-this-world adventure with brother-and-sister team Jack and Annie in the #1 bestselling chapter book series, now available as graphic novels! Jack and Annie are on a mission to save their friend, Morgan le Fey. The magic tree hous
MIDNIGHT ON THE POTOMAC
superior resources and persistence, not battlefield victories, so he was not discouraged after a year of bloody stalemate, although Union morale plummeted. Departing from tradition, Ellsworth gives John Wilkes Booth more attention than Abraham Lincoln and Grant. America’s most admired matinee idol, Booth hated Black people and fervently supported the Confederacy. Ellsworth turns up evidence that he secretly met with Confederate agents. No one knows what they discussed, but the idea that Wilkes was carrying out a devilish Confederate plot has never lacked supporters. Despite remaining skeptical, Ellsworth devotes much of his book to the South’s energetic secret service, whose members engaged in espionage, propaganda, and terrorism throughout the Union and Canada. His breathless account takes the service more seriously than most scholars but can’t conceal its mostly ineffectual schemes, among which were plans to kidnap the president. Booth approved and volunteered his services, but by 1865 efforts had fizzled\u003B the Confederacy was on its last legs, but the plot to kill Lincoln, the vice president, and the secretary of state proceeded under Booth’s leadership. Ellsworth tells the familiar story, followed by the victory that the Union greeted ecstatically despite the shadow cast by Lincoln’s assassination. He extols Black freedom yet admits that persistent racism left a shameful pall over American exceptionalism, which lifted somewhat over the following century but is, of course, still with us."
This gripping political thriller plunges readers into the high-stakes world of Washington D.C. intrigue, where a young intern stumbles upon a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of government....
MILLIE OF THE MANOR
Genre
This charming middle-grade novel introduces readers to Millie, a clever and resourceful twelve-year-old who takes on the responsibility of managing her family's sprawling, slightly dilapidated manor ...
Mindfulness Activities for Kids (And Their Grown-ups)
Sally Arnold
Mindfulness Activities Kids can do with their Grown-ups to be Focused, Peaceful, and Grateful together! Mindfulness reduces anxiety and stress, improves focus, and creates calm--all attributes parents want for their kids. But what's the best way to teach it to your child? Mindfulness Activities for
Mindfulness for Anxious Kids
Catherine Cook-Cottone
Help your child stay calm when anxiety takes hold. In The Mindfulness Workbook for Anxious Kids, two licensed psychologists offer fun and effective mindfulness and emotion regulation activities to help kids cope with anxiety, panic, stress, fear, and worry. Between school, friends, and just growing
Mindfulness for Child and Adolescent Well-Being
Kevin Ka Shing Chan
Providing a comprehensive overview of the benefits of mindfulness for children and adolescents, this edited collection offers an in-depth exploration of research, theory, and practice from international perspectives. The book written by academics and clinicians from the East and the West, first intr
Mindfulness for Children
Tracy Daniel
Introduce your children to the practice of mindfulness so they can learn to reduce stress, regulate behavior and emotions, and develop a positive self-image along the way. Mindfulness and meditation are becoming increasingly integrated into everyday life as effective ways to improve both physical an
Mindfulness for Kids
Carole P. Roman
Mindfulness for Kids offers fun activities for kids ages 6-12 to stay cool, happy, and present with mindfulness. Homework horrors, chores, and not-so-friendly friends--that's enough to make any kid's brain hurt. The secret to staying cool is easy: it's called mindfulness--and this book gives kids fu
Mindfulness for Kids with ADHD
Debra Burdick
Help your child with ADHD thrive. Mindfulness for Kids with ADHD offers fun and accessible mindfulness exercises designed to help kids with ADHD successfully navigate all the areas of life—from making friends and doing well in school to establishing healthy habits and limiting screen time. As a pare
Mindfulness Moments for Kids: Bunny Breaths
Kira Willey
Part of the Mindfulness Moments for Kids series, this mindful meditation moment teaches kids to think like a bunny and find their own focused energy! With Bunny Breaths, kids learn to how to replenish their energy with quick, focused breaths...no matter how blah they feel. Best of all, it can be per
Mindfulness Moments for Kids: Hot Cocoa Calm
Kira Willey
Part of the Mindfulness Moments for Kids series, this mindful breathing moment teaches kids to find peace and calm. With Hot Cocoa Calm, kids learn to how to take control of their emotions and breathe their way to calm. The perfect soothing read for bedtime before the winter holidays, this board boo
Mindfulness Moments for Kids: Listen Like an Elephant
Kira Willey
Part of the Mindfulness Moments for Kids series, this mindful meditation exercise featuring a colorful elephant helps kids feel focused, wherever they are. With Listen Like an Elephant, kids learn to slow down, listen to the world around them, and focus their minds--no matter how messy life becomes.
Mindfulness Skills for Kids & Teens
Debra Burdick, LCSWR, BCN
Finally -- a comprehensive, practical and user-friendly mindfulness resource written specifically for children and adolescents. Best-selling mindfulness author Debra Burdick has blended the latest research and best practices to create this straight-forward guide for improving self-awareness, self-re
MINDS IN TRANSIT
the poor and desperate. The nobles of Valedon would simply prefer to bury the Underworld and relocate its inhabitants, as so\u002Dcalled “cancerplasts” are rooting there, causing earthquakes that shake the city and threaten to undermine it permanently. Meanwhile, the masters—micros that seek to take over their host, not work with it—have mutated into Traders, capitalists that use financial incentives to encourage their hosts to succumb to their control and who are no longer as easy to detect. In order to flush them out, Chrys has incorporated microscopic quantum computing units within herself, which collectively threaten to achieve sentience in their own right, which many see as a threat. And this barely scratches the surface of all the intrigue connected to the continuing fight for nonhuman sentient rights and political shakeups on both Valedon and Shora. Slonczewski is fond of overloading her characters with difficulties, but this story seems to take that tendency to an extreme. There is almost no letup to the implausible amount of burdens and responsibilities that others pile upon Chrys\u003B she is allowed very little time to enjoy her unique position as a successful artist and a wealthy woman with a fascinating creative collective in her brain. Perhaps it’s her micros that prevent Chrys from having a nervous breakdown, even as they add to her stress. Ultimately, these tensions build to a crisis point, but the resolution afterward is rife with dangling and even expanding plot threads, suggesting that the author has merely chosen a place to rest, not to conclude. Presumably we won’t have to wait another 25 years to find out?"
This collection of literary criticism offers insightful analysis of contemporary fiction, examining how modern authors explore themes of identity, displacement, and cultural transformation. The essay...
Minecraft
Chris Martin
Learn the extraordinary story behind one of the most-played electronic games. See how Mojang, the makers of Minecraft, grew from a small tech start-up into a gaming company worth billions in under ten years. This book looks at: ● The game's creator, Markus Persson, and other leaders driving Mojang's
Minecraft Bite-Size Builds
Mojang AB
Discover new and exciting Minecraft builds made easy, broken down into manageable pieces—written in official partnership with the experts at game-creator Mojang. Learn how to design, build and customize 20 mini-projects in Minecraft, from firefighter planes and deep-sea submarines to hidden bunkers
MirrorMask
Neil Gaiman
A deliciously dark Wizard of Oz for the twenty-first century. A funny, scary and magical fantasy for young readers, this full-colour graphic novella features art from the film of Mirrormask (story by Gaiman and McKean, directed by McKean, produced by the Jim Henson Company) interspersed with new ill
MISS CAMPER
Genre
This middle-grade novel offers a fresh take on summer camp adventures, following a determined protagonist navigating friendship challenges and outdoor escapades. The story captures the authentic expe...
Missing May (Scholastic Gold)
Cynthia Rylant
This critically acclaimed winner of the Newbery Medal joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!Ever since May, Summer's aunt and good-as-a-mother for the past six years, died in the garden among her pole beans and carrots, life
Mo Willems
Paula Morrow
Few author-illustrators share Mo Willems’ keen insight into the minds of young children. Dubbed the “master of the doodle,” Willems inspires his readers to laugh and think, and perhaps most importantly, to express themselves creatively. Chronicling Willems’ life and development as an illustrator and
Mo Willems Workshop and Crayola Present: Make Your Mark!
Mo Willems Workshop
Mo Willems Workshop and Crayola team up for a celebration of creativity with The Pigeon, Elephant and Piggie, and friends in this doodle and play activity book--perfect for little ones to explore their imagination with these beloved characters! It's a great day to be creative and The Pigeon is ready
Mockingjay (Hunger Games, Book Three)
Suzanne Collins
The greatly anticipated final book in the New York Times bestselling Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins. The greatly anticipated final book in the New York Times bestselling Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins.The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge. Who do they think should pay for
Model Programs in Child and Family Mental Health
Michael C. Roberts
First Published in 1996. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Molly Finds Her Own Way Home - Early Reader - Children's Picture Books
Nancy Shockey
Molly Finds Her Own Way Home - Early Reader - Children's Picture Books
Mongolia
Henrietta Toth
Mongolia, a landlocked country in East Asia, is one of the largest countries in the world, as well as one of the most sparsely populated. Mongolia is known as the home of Genghis Khan, who ruled over nomadic horsemen and founded the Mongol Empire in the thirteenth century, and the nation's people ar
MONKEY KING AND THE WORLD OF MYTHS
negativity or “wicked thoughts,” eventually turning them into monsters. Sun Wukong, the Monkey King, encounters the equally famous Momotaro, or Peach Boy, from Japanese folklore, forming an empathic bond even as they venture to Demon Island. They meet fox spirit Kit, along with other beasts and yokai (spirits), and together recover magical treasures while unraveling mysteries and narrowly averting war between beasts and humans. Lam again weaves a colorful and exhilarating pictorial narrative that will delight readers, inhabited by appealing characters such as Tofu\u002DBoy. Although the iconic Monkey King is eternally childlike, in the portrayal of Wukong’s hero’s journey in his human form, he appears as a young adult, perhaps signaling his interior world. Lam’s charmingly expressive and endearing illustrations add humor to this rollicking adventure\u003B Cerberus, Wukong’s constant companion and a carry\u002Dover from the first book, is adorably fluffy and rotund. "
This action-packed graphic novel adaptation brings the legendary Chinese folk hero Sun Wukor to life, plunging readers into a vibrant world of ancient gods, demons, and mythical quests. The narrative...
Monkeys (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2)
Anne Schreiber
This comical, adorable, and fascinating reader documents the lives of monkeys living in the wild and includes details regarding their behavior, families, and environment. The carefully constructed text guarantees a successful and rewarding reading experience for level 2 readers who are able to read
MONSTER BLOOD
Genre
This chilling addition to the popular series delivers another dose of supernatural suspense, plunging readers into a world where a mysterious green goo has terrifying, transformative powers. The plot...
Moo, Baa, La La La!
Sandra Boynton
Various humorously drawn animals demonstrate the very different, and often amusing sounds they make, in a lap-sized version of a best-selling board book.
Moon Over Manifest
Clare Vanderpool
Winner of the 2011 Newbery Award. The movement of the train rocked me like a lullaby. I closed my eyes to the dusty countryside and imagined the sign I’d seen only in Gideon’s stories: Manifest—A Town with a rich past and a bright future. Abilene Tucker feels abandoned. Her father has put her on a t
Moon Rising (Wings of Fire #6)
Tui T. Sutherland
The New York Times-bestselling series soars to even greater heights with a new prophecy and five new dragonets ready to claim their destiny! Peace has come to Pyrrhia . . . for now.The war between the tribes is finally over, and now the dragonets of the prophecy have a plan for lasting peace: Jade M
Moon Rising: A Graphic Novel (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #6)
Tui T. Sutherland
The graphic novel adaptations of the #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series continue to set the world on fire! Peace has come to Pyrrhia... for now. The war between the tribes is finally over, and now the dragonets of the prophecy have a plan for lasting peace: Jade Mountain Academy, a s
MOON SONGS
quotes from Emshwiller. One proclaims her love for unreliable narrators\u003B another disclaims any intention to provide “meaning,” asserting, “I just try to write a good, well\u002Dformed story.” And she does just that, establishing eerie atmospheres in mere handfuls of words, often and most effectively through a set of characters encountering something out of their norm—alien, or wrong, or just different—which in turn draws the inhuman out of them. Her final published story, the post\u002Dapocalyptic “All I Know of Freedom,” closes the collection with grim hope that resonates long after its 2012 publication. This compellingly assembled retrospective gives longtime Emshwiller fans a chance to savor her unique sensibility again, while lucky newcomers enjoy the thrill of discovery."
This lyrical collection of nighttime poetry captures the magic and mystery of the moon through verses that explore lunar phases, celestial wonders, and the quiet beauty of the evening sky. The poems ...
Moonlight on the Magic Flute
Mary Pope Osborne
The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Jack and Annie head to 18th-century Austria, where they must find and help a musician by the name of Mozart. Decked out in the craziest outfits they’ve ever worn—including
MORE AND MORE AND MORE
a new one. In this model, wood gives way to coal, which gives way to oil, then electricity, nuclear, and eventually renewable energy become the dominant forms. The book argues that the transition model was originally created by industrialists touting their products as the wave of the future. The idea especially took off after World War II, with the “atomic age” promoted as a new era of clean, cheap energy. Historians as well as the popular press adopted the idea without looking closely at all the ways it simplified what was really happening. Fressoz, a French historian of science and technology, rejects this model, supplying abundant evidence that instead of earlier forms being replaced as newer ones came online, they remained in use, often supplementing the new forms. For example, the rise of coal was accompanied by an increase in the use of wood, for braces in the coal mines, railroad ties, and construction of railroad cars. A similar dynamic followed each of the later “energy transitions,” with coal usage increasing as oil became the dominant energy source\u003B more coal is being used today than ever before, notably to generate electricity in Asian countries but also to make steel and other metals. Most recently, “transition” has become a mantra for those responding to the climate crisis—all the bad, polluting energy sources will be replaced eventually by something greener. Fressoz does not dispute the severity of the climate crisis. Instead, he points to “the need…for a new understanding of energy and material dynamics” instead of reliance on “bad history.”"
This vibrant counting book transforms early math concepts into an engaging visual adventure, using bold illustrations and clever repetition to build number recognition skills. Each page introduces ne...
More Ibl for Preschoolers, God Helps Me
Pamela Kuhn
Keep your preschoolers involved in creative, active learning with Instant Bible Lessons for Preschoolers. Patterned after Rainbows best selling Instant Bible Lessons series for ages 5-10, these reproducible books offer everything you need to teach preschoolers in eight extended sessions. From puzzle
Mortimer
Robert N. Munsch
It's Mortimer's bedtime, but he would much rather sing his rowdy song. Mom, Dad and even the police can't get him to quiet down, until they become so distracted by each otherthat Mortimer drifts off to sleep. About the Annikin Series: Annikins are mini books made especially for children -- small eno
Mother Teresa (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1)
Barbara Kramer
Follow the young Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu as she grows up, travels far from home, and becomes one of the most beloved figures of our time: Mother Teresa. This new leveled reader from National Geographic Kids journeys from Ireland to India, portraying the charity and hard work of Mother Teresa and the n
Multicultural Literature for Children and Young Adults
Ginny Moore Kruse
A selected bibliography of literature from 1980-1990 by and about African -Amer., Amer. Indians, Asian-Amer., and Hispanic Amer. Covers: history, people and places; poetry; folklore, mythology and traditional literature; seasons and celebrations; books for babies; concept books; issues in today's wo
Multicultural Literature for Latino Bilingual Children
Ellen Riojas Clark
This essential resource provides educators and caregivers with a comprehensive framework for selecting and analyzing children's literature that authentically represents Latino bilingual experiences. ...
MURDER IN MINIATURE
Genre
This clever mystery novel offers young readers an immersive whodunit set against the backdrop of a competitive model-building convention, where a prized miniature village becomes the scene of an actu...
MURDERLAND
the Guggenheim family), tragic incidents on a precarious floating bridge connecting Seattle and Mercer Island, and Fraser’s own recollections of growing up in a time and place when young women were inordinately targeted and killed. She depicts a lot of death\u003B Fraser is determined to make the reader see the worst of the killers’ actions, in vivid but unsensationalistic detail, to underscore the ever\u002Descalating crises that mining and smelting businesses tried to underplay, pay off, or ignore. By the ’90s, as bans on leaded gasoline took effect, smelters closed, and the EPA set stricter pollution standards, the number of serial killers dissipated. Fraser’s book is an engrossing and disturbing portrait of decades of carnage that required decades to confront."
A chilling and atmospheric thriller that plunges readers into a small town where a series of gruesome murders exposes the dark secrets festering beneath a seemingly placid surface. The narrative mast...
MUSCLE MAN
Genre
This middle-grade novel delivers a powerful exploration of friendship, bullying, and the complex social dynamics of adolescence through the lens of a young boy's obsession with bodybuilding. The stor...
Music Coloring Book for Kids
Happy Summer
Coloring Books for Kids : Music Coloring Book For Kids is a perfect coloring book for kids. 30 Unique Images | BONUS! 2 Copies of Every Image This adorable coloring book is filled with a wide variety of Music and instrument to color Kids will love coloring them all! Give them a great activity that s
My Activity Books for Kids
Edition Activity
Book to complete, activity book for young children. Contains several activities: I learn the alphabet, I write the alphabet, the numbers and coloring. Contains 50 pages
My Big Sticker Book of Nursery Rhymes
Hinkler Books
Help your child discover a world of all-around favorite nursery rhymes with the action-packed My Big Sticker Book of Nursery Rhymes!Over 90 beautifully illustrated nursery rhymes and 400 re-usable stickers will entertain children for hours as they read the rhymes and match each sticker to its place
My Body And Its Parts
Jupiter Kids
There's a much better way to learn the human anatomy and this one does not involve many players. Rather, it's just your child and this coloring book. Here, your child will be educated on what the different parts of the body are. Since it's a hands-on learning technique, information is better absorbe
MY DEAR ILLUSION
the mist rising off the black water and the droplets falling in a raindrop symphony over the moonlit night that it almost missed the trickster slipping through the front door of the Night Den.”) The story, despite its bulk, maintains tension. The frenetic, unpredictable final act makes checking out the forthcoming sequel a virtual necessity."
This collection of literary criticism and essays offers a sophisticated exploration of literary theory and textual analysis that will challenge advanced high school readers and college-bound students...
My Diary from the Edge of the World
Jodi Lynn Anderson
Spirited, restless Gracie Lockwood, twelve, of Cliffden, Maine, living in a world where sasquatches, dragons, giants, and mermaids are common, keeps a diary of her family's journey in a used Winnebago as they seek The Extraordinary World in hopes of keeping her little brother, Sam, safe against all
My First Day At School
Emmi S. Herman
It's Amy's first day of school and she is a little nervous. So Amy's mother gives her a big hug and shows her a folded piece of paper. Then she quickly puts the paper in Amy's pocket and tells her to open it if she needs a little help. Follow Amy throughout her day as she meets new friends, eats lun
My First Mother Goose
Tomie dePaola
From Humpty Dumpty and Georgie Porgie to Little Miss Muffet and the old woman who lived in a shoe, children will love reading and laughing along with all of their favorite characters. The accessible trim and beautiful illustrations by Tomie dePaola make this book the perfect addition to any child's
My First Spanish Book. Spanish-English Book for Bilingual Children
Raising Bilingual Children
My First Spanish Book. Spanish-English Children's Book: Spanish-English Picture Book. Spanish Language Learning Books. Perfect Book to Learn Spanish for Kids Ages 0-5. With this new Spanish language learning book, you and your kids will be able to learn Spanish in an exciting, fun, and educational w
My First Sticker Books: Things to Learn
Libby Walden
Keep the fun in learning with these interactive, photographic sticker books. Each title focuses on a core early-learning concept - alphabet, numbers, colours and shapes - and offers different sticker activities that allow your child to explore and learn.
My Friend is Sad (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Mo Willems
Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. In My Friend is Sad, elephant Gerald is down in the dumps. Piggie is determined to cheer him up by dressing as a cowboy, a clown, and even a r
My Friend Jake Has Autism
Christine R Draper
This gentle picture book offers young readers an accessible introduction to autism through the lens of friendship, explaining common behaviors and characteristics in child-friendly terms. The narrati...
My Friend Rabbit
Eric Rohmann
Rabbit saves the day in a most ingeneous way. When Mouse lets his best friend, Rabbit, play with his brand-new airplane, trouble isn't far behind. From Caldecott Honor award winner Eric Rohmann comes a brand-new picture book about friends and toys and trouble, illustrated in robust, expressive print
MY NAME IS BENNY
best friend Timothy, her neighbor Isaac, and her classmate Fae. The individual entries, which range from one to three pages, throw readers into Benny’s world with little introduction and feature short, often comedic moments from her interactions with peers. The humorous scenarios vary but primarily focus on a combination of Benny’s immaturity, laziness, and imaginative flights of fancy, which are often juxtaposed against the actions and responses of her friends. There’s not enough material in the fast\u002Dpaced stories to enthrall readers looking for belly laughs and deep witticisms, but those amused by slice\u002Dof\u002Dlife moments might enjoy meeting Benny and seeing her offbeat interactions. The artwork makes use of watercolorlike textures and tones and minimalist backgrounds. Some of the jokes seem to be aimed at older readers, such as references to infomercial pitchman Billy Mays and the marshmallow test and an incident involving a massage chair. Diehard fans of the web series may appreciate owning a book that collects many of Benny’s adventures. Characters are light\u002Dskinned and largely present white. "
This vibrant picture book introduces young readers to Benny, a curious child who embarks on a journey of self-discovery through the simple, powerful act of introducing himself. The narrative cleverly...
My New Friend Is So Fun!
Mo Willems
Gerald the elephant and Snake fear that Piggie and Brian Bat will have so much fun together they will no longer need their best friends.
My Place in God's World
Lynn Marie-Ittn Klammer
The world is big, and so are the plans God has for your life! God made you for a very special reason. What is it? Find out in this exciting 52-week boys devotional packed with over 200 activities! From friends and bullying to trusting God and obedience, this boys' devotional covers relevant topics t
NAGASAKI
Genre
This powerful historical account transports readers to the final days of World War II through the eyes of Japanese civilians, offering a deeply personal perspective on the atomic bombing and its deva...
National Geographic Kids 125 True Stories of Amazing Animals
National Geographic Kids
Meet a kayaking sea otter, a penguin that became a knight, a bear that stole a family's car, a pet cat that called 911 to save its owner, and many more amazing animals. This page-turner offers 100 heartwarming and hilarious anecdotes, illustrated with full color photos of these intriguing animals. S
National Geographic Kids Beginner's World Atlas
National Geographic Kids
Our world is constantly changing and this refreshed atlas from the map experts at National Geographic captures the state of the planet with colorful maps, easy-to-grasp stats, and lots of fun facts--the perfect reference for young kids and students. Learn all about the people, places, animals, and e
National Geographic Kids Dinosaur Atlas
National Geographic
More than 250 million years ago, our planet looked and felt a lot different from how it does now. The seven separate continents we have today hadn't yet taken shape. Instead, there was only one "supercontinent" called Pangaea. This was the beginning of the time of the dinosaurs. Journey from the Tri
National Geographic Kids Funny Fill-In: My Time Travel Adventure
National Geographic Kids
You're on an awesome adventure through time! Where do you go? What do you do? It's up to YOU! Filled with excitement and hilarity, this compositional challenge lets you tell your very own story starring...YOU! Combining National Geographic Kids' photography and illustrations in colorful laugh-out-lo
National Geographic Kids Little Kids First Board Book: Becoming a Butterfly
Ruth A. Musgrave
Vibrant photography, colorful illustrations, and simple facts combine to show how a butterfly becomes a butterfly, from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis to an adult ready to spread its wings and fly.--
National Geographic Kids Little Kids First Board Book: Things That Go
Ruth A. Musgrave
"Pictures and names of vehicles of all kinds, for young children"--
National Geographic Kids Little Kids First Board Book: Trucks
Ruth A. Musgrave
Calling all truck fans! From dump trucks to cement trucks to monster trucks, these colorful pages introduce big trucks and their special jobs to the littlest fans. Bursting with vivid photos, each spread in this sturdy book features a terrific truck, along with super-simple facts and lively, age-app
National Geographic Kids Look and Learn: Count!
National Geographic Kids
Learn to count from one to ten with the different animals.
National Geographic Kids Look and Learn: People!
National Geographic Kids
In these 24-page board books, young children are able to learn important skills such as naming, sorting, rhyming, counting, matching, and finding through fun, interactive games and activities. These popular games featured throughout National Geographic Little Kids magazine incorporate stunning photo
National Geographic Kids Puzzle Book - Animals
National Geographic Kids
A fact-packed fun book of animal themed puzzles. Test your knowledge and get thinking with this fact-packed National Geographic Kids fun book of animal themed puzzles. Inside are brain-tickling quizzes as well as number games, crosswords and word searches, with fascinating facts along the way.
National Geographic Kids Quiz Whiz
National Geographic Kids
How hot is lightning? A. as hot as a microwave on high B. as hot as the sun's surface C. five times hotter than the sun's surface D. as hot as lava (Correct answer: C) What's do you call a group of cats? A. a scratch B. a clowder C. a felinopolis D. a cat-astrophe (Correct answer: B) You'll find 1,0
Neil Gaiman
Charlotte Guillain
Profiles the life and writing career of the British author famous for his science fiction novels and stories, including "Coraline," "Stardust," and The Sandman comic books.
Never, Ever Shout in a Zoo
Karma Wilson
Rhyming text depicts the chaos caused by shouting at the zoo.
NEW KID
Jerry Craft
Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Gene Luen Yang, New Kid is a timely, honest graphic novel about starting over at a new school where diversity is low and the struggle to fit in is real, from award-winning author-illustrator Jerry Craft. Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than dra
Newbery Medal Winners Three-Book Collection
Christopher Paul Curtis
Three Newbery Medal winners—Christopher Paul Curtis’s Bud, Not Buddy, Clare Vanderpool’s Moon Over Manifest, and Rebecca Stead’s When You Reach Me—come together in this collection that’s perfect for catching up on old favorites and discovering new ones. Whether you’re looking for an escape or eager
Night of the Ninth Dragon
Mary Pope Osborne
The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Please come to Camelot. The magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie through space and time to find that the castle of Camelot has been attacked and King Arthur has been grav
NIGHT PEOPLE
a musician with a home studio. But this was an absurdly lucky break, even for me.” Ronson writes beautifully about the allure of the nightclub: “For someone who grew up amid chaos and uncertainty, the DJ booth was the perfect refuge—a one‐man command center, where every fader and dial bent the world to my will.” His chronicle of his rise to success is entertaining, funny, and humble\u003B while he allows that he’s good at his job, he remains well aware of the role that chance played in his career. You don’t have to love dance music to enjoy this thoroughly charming memoir."
This compelling exploration of nocturnal life reveals the hidden world of creatures and humans who thrive after dark, offering young readers a fascinating glimpse into nighttime ecosystems and activi...
Night Ride
Michel Gay
Gabriel and his father take a wild ride when the parked van they are in hooks onto the back of a trailer full of animals.
Nightmares! the Sleepwalker Tonic
Jason Segel
"Twelve-year-old Charlie and his friends must find out why their neighboring town has become overrun with sleepwalkers before what's going around reaches them and it's too late."--
NINETTE'S WAR
Basque smugglers. Ninette sat out the rest of the war in Madrid, only returning to France after the Allied victory. Her life is told by a master storyteller, himself a child of Jewish survivors, based on her diaries and the conversations that the elderly Ninette had with her biographer. Jay’s book focuses on a young woman’s coming of age in a time of trauma. It writes an inner, psychological narrative of getting by, getting along, and not getting caught. It illustrates how even the most privileged of people could be ensnared in prejudice and persecution. Ninette’s life does not have the tragic poignancy of Anne Frank’s, and her diary and reminiscences carry little of the existential weight of Frank’s famous journal. Ninette ages into what her biographer calls “une grande dame from central casting.” What we learn from her story, though, is how family gets you through the worst of times—how parents and children bond and bear the terror of a knock on the door, a casual encounter with a man in uniform, and the foreboding sense that, irrespective of your importance, they may come for you too."
This powerful historical novel follows a young Jewish girl's harrowing journey through Nazi-occupied France, blending coming-of-age themes with the stark realities of survival during World War II. Th...
Noah and the New Baby
Sharie Coombes
Noah and Mom play together all the time, until the new baby arrives. Join Noah as he learns to love his new little playmate, discovering that adventures are just as grand with three. Noah and the New Baby is part of a series of storybooks developed and co-written by Dr. Sharie Coombes, Child and Fam
Noah's Ark
Peter Spier
★ Caldecott Medal Winner ★ "The book is a triumph, the definitive Noah's Ark."—Publishers Weekly Winner of the Caldecott Medal, an ALA Notable Children's Book, and a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year, Peter Spier's Noah's Ark has been the iconic edition of this tale for over 40 years,
NOBODY CAN GIVE YOU FREEDOM
virtue of, among other things, his rejection of some of the Nation of Islam’s more extreme tenets, including its unbending view that white people were incapable of redemption, while he “did leave open the possibility of White people being involved in the struggle.” Andrews paints with a broad brush in condemning the authors of the myths surrounding Malcolm, among whom he names Black intellectuals and writers, including Spike Lee, Manning Marable, Cornel West, and Alex Haley. Similarly, he scorns the Civil Rights Movement as led by Martin Luther King Jr. and Bayard Rustin, holding that revolutionary struggle for liberation alone could achieve equality: “Malcolm didn’t believe we should rely on White people (e.g., affirmative action) because the Western system was incapable of providing justice for Black people.” Andrews’ disdain for the civil rights approach extends to such efforts as the New York Times’ 1619 Project, calling lead editor Nikole Hannah\u002DJones “a witness, and so we should not embrace the solutions she has offered, especially when they involve draping yourself in the American flag—as though this could ever offer some kind of protection.” Andrews’ ad hominem observations make this a slog. He can also be repetitious, hitting several times, for instance, on Malcolm’s views of race less as biological fact than as a political construct. (As Malcolm said, “White is an attitude….”) This diminishes the author’s project of identifying the enduring lessons of Malcolm X’s legacy and how to put them into action."
This powerful manifesto delivers an urgent call to action for young activists, exploring the complex realities of social justice and personal liberation in a world that often promises easy solutions....
NOBODY KNOWS YOU'RE HERE
one of the callous “goons” who occasionally drop off kidnap victims or, scarier still, take them away (“Maybe They would kill us all”). Beatrice, with no access to a cellphone or the internet, is ostensibly in the middle of nowhere. That, however, doesn’t stop her from contemplating escape, or attempting it when she has the chance. Greenwood’s novel is steeped in mysteries beyond Beatrice not knowing where she is\u003B for example, she can’t be sure her indifferent father, or anyone else, is even looking for her. Aiden and Isabel are likewise unpredictable—they also seem to be victims of whatever organization is behind the kidnappings, but how much of what they tell Beatrice is the truth? Beatrice, who narrates, makes for a laudable hero\u003B she’s bright, empathetic, patient when it counts the most, and a mental powerhouse. Some of what she endures is vicious, though the author implies much of the violence and consistently lets suspense drive the narrative. All of this begets a sublime final act that focuses on the enigmatic characters and their complicated relationships. "
This gripping thriller plunges readers into the dark underbelly of a city where a determined photographer and a reluctant detective hunt a serial killer targeting young women. The narrative masterful...
Noodleheads Lucky Day
Tedd Arnold
You'll laugh out loud when Mac and Mac try to hatch a kitten. . . out of a watermelon. This easy-to-read intro to graphic novels is perfect for "fans of all things goofy" according to School Library Journal. Twin brothers Mac and Mac are soooo lucky. How lucky are they? When they get hit on the head
NORTH FOR THE WINTER
Podesta"
This middle-grade survival adventure follows a determined young protagonist's perilous journey through the harsh northern wilderness after becoming separated from their family. The narrative masterfu...
Nostalgia
his stage name, Nostalgia) was once a revolutionary musician, but after not making any new music for years, he’s become completely detached from both his creative life and his former insurrectionist ties: “I can’t get arrested these days,” he says to someone currently fighting against the system. “And I’m not looking to.” When Nathan appears, claiming to be his son, Craig is skeptical but open to forming a bond with the younger man. The story flashes back to Craig’s earlier life—his parents, his rise to fame, and subsequent withdrawal from the world—while, in the present, Nathan’s involvement with a shadowy rebel organization is revealed. Unlike a lot of other dystopian fiction, this story’s setting and its technology is fleshed out just enough to be intriguing without feeling excessive\u003B the futuristic way that music is created is especially engrossing. There’s a twist just before the end that some readers may see coming, but Hoffman (perhaps better known by his stage name, Babydaddy, of the glam\u002Drock band Scissor Sisters) still manages to make it compelling. Žeželj’s art style is more abstract than one typically encounters in comics—reminiscent of flyers from punk shows, but more richly colored. It’s an appealingly bold stylistic choice, but it causes a few problems at times, as characters’ faces are sometimes too abstract to recognize. The story itself is moody and introspective, ruminating on such ideas as what it means to be famous, how to use that fame, and what a celebrity owes to the world\u003B however, it avoids feeling self\u002Dabsorbed. Truly, the biggest downside is that the story ends just as it seems to be getting started."
This poignant coming-of-age novel explores the bittersweet landscape of adolescence, where first loves and formative friendships are tinged with the ache of impending goodbyes. The narrative masterfu...
Number the Stars
Lois Lowry
The unforgettable Newbery Medal–winning novel from Lois Lowry. As the German troops begin their campaign to "relocate" all the Jews of Denmark, Annemarie Johansen’s family takes in Annemarie’s best friend, Ellen Rosen, and conceals her as part of the family. Through the eyes of ten-year-old Annemari
Ocean Animals Coloring Books for Toddlers
Rocket Publishing
THE BEST GIFT IDEA - COLORING FOR KIDS A perfect learning activity work for toddlers, either boys or girls for their fun & exciting learning In this Kids activity, your child will practice holding a pencil or crayon correctly while playing the games. Improve brain learning, drawing skills and medita
Odd Animals (National Geographic Kids Readers, Pre-Reader)
Rose Davidson
This quirky early reader from National Geographic Kids is full of awesome animals that march (and crawl, swim, and fly) to the beat of their own drum. Full color.
Odd One Out
Jupiter Kids
What a lovely themed activity book this is! It's filled of all the colors of spring and the challenges that come with them, too. Odd one out encourages your child to look closely, remember all the details and then see the difference. It's a game that requires 100% focus and concentration. Does your
Odd One Out!
Jupiter Kids
Your child's brain power is greatly boosted when he/she plays odd one out puzzle games. Such puzzle games call on your memory and ability to recognize objects in order to solve them. They are great tools to use when you want to convince your child that learning can be fun too! Grab a copy of this ac
ODDITY WOODS
town of Perdita, where he worked with the police. But the town’s police are dismissive, saying they’re too busy to follow up on a “silly ghost story.” To keep children out, people say that “deep in the woods, a ghost train appears, which steals your soul if you ride it.” Trusting her instincts, Marietta runs directly into those storied woods. Upon crossing a mystical threshold that disappears behind her, she finds herself in an otherworldly realm. A boy named Wyatt with a mysterious past appears to be the only living human in a landscape otherwise populated with monsters and ghosts. After escaping a terrifying encounter with the conductor of the ghost train, the two team up, working together to find Marietta’s father and get Wyatt home. Originally released as a webcomic, this series opener features luminescent and evocative artwork reminiscent of chibi\u002Dstyle manga. The illustrations effectively convey threats, movement, and emotions. Though the latter half of the book gets a bit complicated by added characters and side quests, the magical gadgets, compelling characters, and exciting twists give the story strong appeal for young fantasy fans. Most human characters are white presenting."
This gripping supernatural thriller plunges readers into a mysterious forest community where strange occurrences are the norm and a young protagonist must uncover the town's dark secrets. The atmosph...
Of Neptune
Anna Banks
Emma and Galen's kingdomNand their loveNis threatened by long-lost Syrena in the brilliant conclusion to the Syrena trilogy by "New York Times"-bestselling author Banks.
OF SAINTS AND RIVERS
Genre
This powerful novel follows a young protagonist's journey through the treacherous landscape of a war-torn region, where survival depends on navigating both physical dangers and complex moral choices....
OF WIND AND WOLVES
her father in marriage to the elderly Ariapaithi, King of the Skythians. Trained by her mother’s people to be independent, Anaiti has no interest in being a wife and mother. She has agreed to the arrangement to ensure peace between the Bastarnai kingdom and the Skythians. She is what the Greeks call an hamazon, or amazon, a member of the feared Rokhalani tribe of tall, fierce women. Although the Bastarnai are a farming tribe who have settled on the border of the Steppe, the Rokhalani are nomadic, and Anaiti has a passion for the open wildness of the steppe. She is mentally and physically devoted to the hamazon ethic, a commitment that was sealed many years ago when her right breast was ceremonially cauterized to improve her archery skills. But there’s a problem: Although Anaiti is a skillful rider and is highly adept in archery, she’s never killed an enemy. Among both tribes, no warrior is to be married before first accomplishing this feat. Ariapaithi proposes a compromise: “She’ll ride with our men as they patrol the marches and return when she has a scalp. When she makes her kill, I’ll make her my wife.” Anaiti willingly accepts this challenge\u003B it’s a way to postpone marriage. Ariapaithi assigns protection of her life and virtue while living among the male warriors of the steppe to his youngest son, Aric, “Warden of the East March and Kara\u002DDaranaka of the kingdom’s most sacred warband.” And so begins a yearlong saga of a relationship between Anaiti and Aric that grows in intensity, loyalty, and dangerous intimacy. The Skythians are portrayed in history as a fearsome, bloodthirsty band of savages with exceptional archery skills while astride a horse. Elliott’s mission, however, is to limn the humanity of the tribe. The pages abound with gruesome battles, but there’s also loyalty and friendship, a devotion to the land and their gods, and poignancy. Elliott is herself a horse trainer, and many of her most tender passages concern Anaiti’s love and unique understanding of horses. There’s also humor tucked into deft prose, amusingly peppered with standard modern four\u002Dletter curse words. Plus, there are dozens of philosophical debates between Anaiti and the Skythians about the nature and rules of the universe. Still, make no mistake, this is not an adventure for the squeamish. The land, climate, and culture leave no room for the weak. Violence and death hide behind every turn in the road and sometimes within the tribe itself (“Grabbing a fistful of his hair, he pulled back the man’s head and sliced open his throat, spraying me with a shower of hot blood”). The final pages of this first volume of a projected trilogy intentionally leave readers guessing what will come next."
This gripping fantasy adventure plunges readers into a world where ancient magic stirs and a young protagonist discovers a dangerous connection to the legendary wolves of the northern wilds. The narr...
Official Collector's Sticker Book
Littlest Pet Shop Staff
How big is your Littlest Pet Shop bookshelf? Add this fourth volume of our Official Collector's Sticker Book to your collection! Record your Littlest Pet Shop collection in this scrapbook-style sticker book. This fourth volume of The Official Collector's Sticker Book contains more than 80 adorable p
Oh My Oh My Oh Dinosaurs!
Sandra Boynton
Sunbathing dinosaurs and artistic dinosaurs, dancing dinosaurs and volleyball-playing dinosaurs make learning opposites fun! From Boynton on Board, the bestselling series of extra-big, extra-fat, extra-appealing board books, Oh My Oh My Oh Dinosaurs! features the inimitable Sandra Boyntonís colorful
Oh, Look!
Patricia Polacco
The famous Polacco goats are back! In this playful interactive chant, three mischievous little goats find their way out of the gate (squeak, squeak, squeak!), over a bridge (click, click, click!) through some mud (squish, squish, squish!), onto a carousel (um pah pah pah, um pah pah!)...and right in
OLIVER'S GREAT BIG UNIVERSE
Dr. Bertha, he does—from (primordial) soup to incidents that are pure nuts. Once again, the humor (including groan\u002Dworthy puns, farting, and mentions of poop) is matched to a middle schooler’s DNA, and the droll black\u002Dand\u002Dwhite line drawings reduplicate the fun (and convey information). The language is largely accessible: Words like paleontologist, domesticated, and fossils are defined in the text. A pronunciation cue is integrated for fungi (Dr. Bertha: “It’s pronounced ‘fun\u002Dguy.’” Oliver: “Yes, I am!”) but not for harder vocabulary (e.g., eukaryotes, haikouichthys, and Chicxulub). Cham explains scientists’ various theories for potential sources of life (such as lightning hitting the primordial soup or asteroids bringing “the right ingredients”). He also describes natural selection and mass extinctions. The book gets down to the microbe level, but there’s no mention of genes (even in the explanation of mutations), and evolution comes across as largely occurring in the past\u003B nevertheless, this is an entertaining overview of the basics. "
This middle-grade science adventure follows an inquisitive 11-year-old named Oliver as he navigates the vast and often confusing cosmos of middle school, using his passion for astrophysics as both a ...
ON ANTISEMITISM
the middle third of the 20th century, “the Jewish question,” in the words of the Nazi Reich press office, became “the key to world history.” Antisemitism and the rise of the emancipation of Jews went together. Mazower writes, “As a movement against Jewish emancipation, antisemitism fundamentally involved a critique of the idea that the law should treat all alike.” The impact of antisemitism, then, went beyond laws discriminating against Jews. It created a world in which law and national identity became inextricably linked. In a postwar world, could Jews be “true patriots?” Mazower, professor of history at Columbia University and author of Hitler’s Empire, also argues that the emergence of the state of Israel as a world power reshaped both the social and the legal positions of Jewish communities throughout Europe and America. “With the secularization of American Jewry and its embrace of ethnic politics, antisemitism was gradually becoming more and more linked to the question of Israel.” While Mazower declines to equate anti\u002DZionism with antisemitism, he recognizes that, increasingly, some do. Mazower concludes his book with a reflection on student protests in the wake of Hamas’ attack on October 7, 2023, and the war in Gaza. The word “antisemitism” has become ammunition that fits many different guns. “To clarify terms like it,” he writes, is to make us aware of the “hidden depths” behind its modern history and, in the end, “make ourselves participants in the process of change in the world.”"
This essential collection of essays and analyses tackles the complex history and contemporary manifestations of antisemitism with unflinching clarity. The book provides a vital educational resource f...
ON DRUGS
Genre
This candid exploration of substance use and addiction provides young readers with crucial information about drugs and their effects, presented in a straightforward, age-appropriate manner. The book ...
On My Way
Tomie DePaola
The third in a series of DePaola's memoirs vividly recounts the (mostly) serene days between the end of kindergarten and beginning of first grade.
On Noah's Ark
Jan Brett
Jan Brett's intricate illustrations make a stunning picture book of a favorite story--this time featuring Noah's granddaughter. As the floodwaters rise, she helps take the animals onto the ark and get them settled down. But it's not easy when giraffes are sleeping next to pandas and lions are curled
On the First Day of Kindergarten
Tish Rabe
Perfect for nervous/excited kids about to go to kindergarten (and their parents!). This engaging adaptation of “The Twelve Days of Christmas” convinces parents and children alike that there is no place cooler than a kindergarten classroom. On the first day of kindergarten, there’s so much to do! Fro
On the Go
Sequoia Children's Publishing
Get ready for fun in the sun! Kids will love going to the beach, riding in a hot air balloon, and exploring dozens of other exciting places by connecting dot-to-dots, traveling through mazes, and solving puzzles. This 64-page activity book includes seek and find puzzles, doodle pages for kids to cre
On the Night You Were Born
Nancy Tillman
On the night you were born, you brought wonder and magic to the world. The moon stayed up till morning. Polar bears danced. Here is a book that celebrates the one and only ever you Now available in its entirety in board book format, Nancy Tillman's masterpiece is perfect for acknowledging the specia
One Fine Day
Nonny Hogrogian
A sharp-nosed fox tries to retrieve his tail.
One Lonely Unicorn
Meenakshi Bharadwaj
This charming counting book offers a gentle introduction to early math concepts through the journey of a solitary unicorn seeking companionship. As children follow the magical creature through enchan...
One Monday Morning
Uri Shulevitz
"One Monday morning the king, the queen, and the little prince came to visit me. But i wasn't home . . . "
ONE OF US
Genre
This powerful novel explores the complex dynamics of high school cliques and the pressure to conform, following a protagonist caught between multiple social groups. The narrative delves into identity...
One-minute Animal Stories
Shari Lewis
A collection of twenty familiar and not-so-familiar one-minute stories involving animals.
Ooo, Baby Baby!
Sandra Boynton
Sandra Boynton's newest arrival beautifully captures the wonder of being a new parent. "From the moment I saw you and whispered your name, nothing, no nothing, has been quite the same." Welcoming a baby transforms life in many ways, including the wondrous opportunity to see the world through a child
Origami for Valentine's Day
Robyn Hardyman
Valentine's Day is all about love. Whether sharing love with friends, family, or a special someone, there's a great origami project that would be the perfect gift! Step-by-step instructions guide readers through folding hearts, bookmarks, boxes for chocolate, and even a bunch of flowers. Full-color
OUR FRAGILE FREEDOMS
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This timely collection examines the fundamental rights and liberties that form the bedrock of democratic society, exploring everything from freedom of speech and religion to the right to a fair trial...
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Our Little Sharing Circle by Theresa Corky Larsen-Jonasson
Theresa "Corky" Larsen-Jonasson
This gentle picture book introduces young readers to Indigenous teachings about community and sharing through a simple yet profound story. Following a group of children as they gather in a circle to ...
OUR SHARE OF MORNING
Genre
This powerful collection of contemporary poetry offers young readers an unflinching look at modern adolescence through verse that captures the raw emotions and complex realities of growing up today. ...
Outdoor Adventures with Children - Lake District
Rachel Crolla
Guidebook to 40 outdoor adventures in the Lake District with children under 12, including hiking, biking, scrambling, boating, swimming, paddling, camping, bothying and hostelling. The adventures are graded, with alternatives given where they exist so families can embark on the level of adventure th
Outrageously Alice
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Now that she is settling into eighth grade, the class she used to envy, Alice Mckinley is discovering that it isn't all that exciting. But, maybe it’s up to her to make this year as thrilling as she thought it would be? Out with the old, plain-Jane Alice in with the new, stylish, creative Alice. She
Outside the Box
Karma Wilson
A collection of over one hundred poems includes such amusing entries as "Balloonaphobia" and "Aliens Under My Bed."
OVER THE EDGE OF THE WORLD
disguising herself as a boy, since that way she’ll likely do hard labor instead of being forced into sex work, as many young females are. It’s not all doom and gloom: The author makes several entertaining nods to classic fairy tales, sometimes directly and other times more generally (shoes, as they do in many fairy tales, play a crucial role in this novel). Rose’s aunties provide a touch of comic relief, with their nonstop banter complicating many conversations, whether they’re arguing or in complete agreement. The action picks up in the story’s latter half, and while the final act is definitely in no rush to reach the ending, the journey to get there is well worth it."
“A first-rate historical page turner.” —New York Times Book Review The acclaimed and bestselling account of Ferdinand Magellan’s historic 60,000-mile ocean voyage. Ferdinand Magellan's daring circumnavigation of the globe in the sixteenth century was a three-year odyssey filled with sex, violence, a
Over the Rainbow
Michelle Ann Abate
Significant essays on LGBTQ topics in children's literature
Owl Moon
Jane Yolen
Celebrating 30 years of the beloved classic Owl Moon from renowned children's book author Jane Yolen and Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator John Schoenherr! Late one winter night a little girl and her father go owling. The trees stand still as statues and the world is silent as a dream. Whoo-whoo-w
PAISLEY & PECK
Genre
This vibrant counting book introduces early math concepts through the charming adventures of Paisley the possum and Peck the parrot as they explore their colorful rainforest home. Young readers will ...
Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See?
Bill Martin, Jr.
Illustrations and rhyming text present ten different endangered animals in this easy-reader version of the 2003 tale. Includes note to parents and teachers, as well as activities.
Paper Chase
Julia Donaldson
A captivating paper chase, and an unforgettable adventure . . . Two children meet under a tall tree. James has a book. Ginger has a paper plane. They become friends . . . but then they're parted. Will they ever meet again? But this isn't just James and Ginger's story: it's a paper chase! Much-loved
PARALLEL LIVES
Genre
This young adult novel explores the complex dynamics of identical twins separated at birth who discover each other as teenagers, navigating identity, family secrets, and the haunting question of natu...
Parenting and Child Development
Abdul Khaleque
This research-based book covers the core components of modern parenting and child development across multi-ethnic and cross-cultural contexts in Asia, Africa, Europe, and North and South America, with a focus on the United States. Parenting and Child Development: Across Ethnicity and Culture is base
Parenting Kids with ADHD
Anne Keller
Have you got an ADHD child, and are you looking for strategies and tips to manage their behavioral disorder and improve their focus and self-regulation? Do you have tried everything, as reasoning, explaining, punishing, and therapy but to no avail? If your answer is yes, this book is for you! ADHD i
Parenting Support for Autistic Children Book
Geneva Stark
Renowned author Geneva Stark provides a poignant and helpful manual in "Parenting Support for Autistic Children," speaking directly to the emotions of parents and other caregivers navigating the challenging journey of parenting children on the autism spectrum. With her extensive expertise and compas
Parenting Your Asperger Child
Alan Sohn
Asperger's Syndrome is a form of autism—but with the right guidance, these children can go on to live happy, fulfilling lives. In Parenting Your Asperger Child, Dr. Alan Sohn's and Cathy Grayson's groundbreaking Cognitive Social Integration Therapy (CSIT) offers practical solutions that help parents
Paw & Order
Genre
This clever picture book offers a fresh take on early number concepts through a charming police procedural theme that will captivate young readers. Children join a team of animal officers as they sol...
People in the News, 1995
Macmillan Publishing
Presents clear, up-to-date biographical information on a wide selection of the most newsworthy people in the world.
Percy Jackson and the Battle of the Labyrinth (Book 4)
Rick Riordan
The fourth book in the bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Now with a new cover look! Discover the story behind the Disney+ series. HALF BOY - HALF GOD - ALL HERO. SURE, AS A DEMIGOD I’VE HAD MY FAIR SHARE OF NEAR-DEATH DISASTERS. BUT HEY, I’M STILL HERE TO TELL THE TALE . . . Percy
Percy Jackson and the Greek Gods
Rick Riordan
"If you like horror shows, bloodbaths, lying, stealing, backstabbing and cannibalism, then read on..." Who could tell the true stories of the gods and goddesses of Olympus better than modern-day demigod Percy Jackson? In this action-packed tour of Greek mythology, Percy gives his hilarious personal
Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book Four: The Battle of the Labyrinth
Rick Riordan
Percy Jackson isn't expecting freshman orientation to be any fun. But when a mysterious mortal acquaintance appears on campus, followed by demon cheerleaders, things quickly move from bad to diabolical. In this latest installment of the blockbuster series, time is running out as war between the Olym
Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book One
Rick Riordan
After learning that the father he never knew is Poseidon, God of the Sea, Percy Jackson is sent to Camp Half-Blood, a summer camp for demigods, and becomes involved in a quest to prevent a catastrophic war between the gods.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Sea of Monsters, The: The Graphic Novel
Rick Riordan
After discovering a secret that makes him question the honor of being the son of Poseidon, demi-god Percy Jackson journeys into the Sea of Monsters in an attempt to save Camp Half-Blood.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Last Olympian: The Graphic Novel
Rick Riordan
All year the half-bloods have been preparing for battle against the Titans, knowing the odds of victory are grim. Krono's army is stronger than ever, and with every god and half-blood he recruits, the evil Titan's power only grows. While the Olympians struggle to contain the rampaging monster Typhon
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Sea of Monsters, The Graphic Novel
Rick Riordan
Seventh grade has been surprisingly quiet for Percy Jackson. Not a single monster has set foot on his New York prep-school campus. But when an innocent game of dodgeball among Percy and his classmates turns into a death match against an ugly gang of cannibal giants, things get...well, ugly. And the
Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters: The Graphic Novel (Book 2)
Rick Riordan
The second book in the bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series - now as a graphic novel! Discover the story behind the Disney+ series. You can't tell by looking at me that my dad is Poseidon, God of the Sea. It's not easy being a half-blood these days. Even a simple game of dodgeball beco
Percy Jackson and the Singer of Apollo
Rick Riordan
The trouble starts when Apollo introduces Percy and his friend Grover the satyr to the Chryseae Celedones. Three golden women--living statues--appear in front of them, and sing one blissful chord. Apollo has a concert tonight at Mount Olympus, and he needs the Celedones as his backup singers. But th
PERCY JACKSON: THE CHALICE OF THE GODS
Rick Riordan
Demigods Nico di Angelo and Will Solace must endure the terrors of Tartarus to rescue an old friend in this thrilling adventure co-written by New York Times #1 best-selling author Rick Riordan and award-winning author Mark Oshiro. Percy Jackson fans, rejoice! Nico and Will have a book of their own!
PERPETUA
Rome in a public spectacle for their refusal to recant their faith. Their story is recounted by Perpetua herself, in a short document that was soon after augmented by an editor/redactor. Ruden approaches the story of Perpetua with reverence, but primarily with the eye of a scholar. Her treatment is far from a hagiography or even a work of Christian history but instead serves as a close literary examination of this ancient text. Perpetua is seen as a truncated, overlooked, and even exploited female author, her own account, riveting and meaningful on its own, touched up, added to, and misused by others over time. “In forty years of studying ancient literature,” Ruden notes, “I have never seen an author so openly shoved to the side, shushed, and interrupted.” Ruden’s efforts seem aimed to clarify Perpetua’s role in the eyes of fellow academics. She exposes those forces in the church and in culture who have misrepresented and misused Perpetua (Augustine of Hippo is an example), while also diving headlong into a level of literary analysis that the lay reader may find unhelpful. A page and a half devoted to Perpetua’s use of the word ego (“I”), in reference to herself, is an example. Ruden notes in conclusion that “it is high time to move [Perpetua’s] story into the brighter light she powerfully deserves.” Ruden’s treatment does not, unfortunately, move Perpetua into that brighter light for the average reader."
This gripping dystopian novel plunges readers into a meticulously crafted world where a rigid caste system and perpetual surveillance dictate every aspect of life, following a protagonist who dares t...
PICKLE ON WHEELS
the end of the story, Pickle, Coco, and Felix are all skating together, three links in a chain of friendship. The repeated emphasis on process over results conveys a lovely lesson that never becomes preachy. Kantorovitz’s spare, muted artwork is enchanting in its simplicity, depicting the pains of failing at a new hobby and the joys of finally triumphing\u003B she also displays a keen eye for precious details such as Pickle’s handwritten thank\u002Dyou letter to Grandma and knee patches on the protagonist’s now\u002Dmended trousers."
This charming picture book follows the unexpected adventures of a pickle who discovers the joy of mobility after finding a set of wheels. Young readers will delight in the whimsical premise as the an...
PIGEONHOLED
one columnist as “the Guardian’s black journalist who writes ‘black stories.’” Ironically, his first column for the paper, about Bosnia, was spiked because the editor wanted him to add an “ethnic sensibility.” Born in Hertfordshire to Barbadian parents, Younge knew very few Black people. “When I entered a pub in most Scottish cities or any rural area in Britain, there was always this fragment of silence as I single\u002Dhandedly integrated the space.” Starting out in journalism, he says, felt like going into one of those pubs. Two decades later, Black journalists made up only 0.2% of staffers at British outlets. Younge is highly critical of mainstream media that have few Black decision\u002Dmakers but put Black journalists in front of cameras, mistaking photo opportunities for equal opportunities. Invoking wisdom from James Baldwin, Langston Hughes, and Shonda Rhimes, he acknowledges that while he aims to speak to the Black community in a relevant voice, “I hope I am never deluded enough to think I can speak for it.” He insists that though he may not represent Black people, “it’s important that I don’t misrepresent them. For it would also be reckless to contribute to an atmosphere in which relatively vulnerable people were made more vulnerable by my work.” After all, being Black in Britain means one is more likely to be stopped, searched, arrested, incarcerated, unemployed, underpaid, or homeless. By honestly reflecting on the complex challenges of his career, Younge hopes “to broaden the space for what we all might write.”"
This clever picture book tackles the frustration of being stereotyped through the story of a pigeon who dreams of being more than just a city bird. When the pigeon is repeatedly told it can only deli...
Pinkalicious and the Pinkadorable Pony
Victoria Kann
Pinkalicious and her family have a giddy-up good time in this new Level One I Can Read adventure down at the ranch, brought to you by #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann. When Pinkalicious visits the Pink Pines Ranch, she meets the most amazing mini-tastic miniature pony! When the pee
Pitman’s Broadway Theatre at 100
towns beyond it. As movie theaters became commonplace later in the 20th century, the theater largely moved back to live performances. A husband and wife eventually bought the theater outright and still own it today\u003B it continues to thrive as a culture center of Pitman and South Jersey more broadly. Eldredge’s history uses a combination of anecdotal examples, biographical detail, and broader historical context, including details of local politics, to create a sweeping narrative of the Broadway. There are many specific details that make the history feel especially vivid, and the many interviews help to personalize the events of its story further. Sometimes, the book can feel a little bit disorganized\u003B in particular, its strict chronology can work against it, making it difficult to trace recurring themes clearly. However, this is a small complaint, and it’s easy to perceive the clear love and pride that the author feels for that local institution."
This photographic history offers a vibrant journey through a century of American theater, chronicling the evolution of one of Broadway's most storied venues. The book is rich with archival images, pl...
PIZZA WITCH
Genre
This middle-grade fantasy serves up a deliciously original premise where culinary magic and coming-of-age challenges collide in a story that will resonate with young readers navigating their own soci...
Plants (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1/Co-Reader)
Kathryn Williams
Adult and child readers will learn all about plants together in this new Co-reader from National Geographic Kids. Find out how plants grow as well as the different parts of plants, seeds, and flowers.
PLAY NICE
a demon. In So Thirsty (2024), Harrison wrote a book about vampires that was also a novel about best friends trying to figure out what to do with their lives. Here, Harrison mines the potential of the haunted house to excavate the abuse that Clio and her sisters suffered as children. Clio is a terrific protagonist. She’s sharp and funny and a little less self\u002Daware than she thinks she is. As she tries to reconcile her own memories with those of her family—including her mother, who left behind an annotated copy of the book she wrote about living in a demon\u002Dplagued split\u002Dlevel in the suburbs—and questions her own sense of reality, Clio unravels. But it’s a necessary unraveling, the kind of annihilation that makes real change possible. This novel delivers truly chilly scenes while also exploring the emotional depths that make horror meaningful. There’s a climactic scene at a family barbecue where Clio sees echoes of her mother in herself, Leda, and Daphne and thinks, “Her ghost is us.” There are many emotionally devastating moments in this novel, but this one captures the essence of them all. Harrison knows that we are, all of us, haunted."
This middle-grade novel tackles the complex social dynamics of school friendships with raw honesty and emotional depth, exploring how playground politics evolve into something much more serious as ki...
Please Understand Me, I Am Your Child
Henry Mainville
This Book is an expert guide for parents to achieve understanding and gain knowledge of ways to help their child with ADHD. This guide will also be valuable to teachers and other professionals who work with ADHD children. --How do you know if your child has ADHD? --How do you help your ADHD child fu
PM Alphabet Starter X 1
Beverley Randell
Introduces the letter L, and some words beginning with L. Suggested level: junior.
POEMS & PRAYERS
an 18\u002Dyear\u002Dold (Rimbaud excepted) should read: “Ignorant minds of the fortunate man / Blind of the fate shaping every land.” McConaughey is fearless in his commitment to the rhyme, no matter how slight the result (“Oops, took a quick peek at the sky before I got my glasses, / now I can’t see shit, sure hope this passes”). And, sad to say, the slight is what is most on display throughout, punctuated by some odd koanlike aperçus: “Eating all we can / at the all\u002Dwe\u002Dcan\u002Deat buffet, / gives us a 3.8 education / and a 4.2 GPA.” “Never give up your right to do the next right thing. This is how we find our way home.” “Memory never forgets. Even though we do.” The prayer portion of the program is deeply felt, but it’s just as sentimental\u003B only when he writes of life\u002Dchanging events—a court appearance to file a restraining order against a stalker, his decision to quit smoking weed—do we catch a glimpse of the effortlessly fluent, effortlessly charming McConaughey as exemplified by the David Wooderson (“alright, alright, alright”) of Dazed and Confused. The rest is mostly a soufflé in verse. McConaughey’s heart is very clearly in the right place, but on the whole the book suggests an old saw: Don’t give up your day job."
This collection of spiritual verses and reflective poetry offers young readers a gentle introduction to contemplative literature, blending accessible language with meaningful themes that resonate acr...
Pokemon
. Scholastic
It's Pokmon puzzle power. Over 64 pages of activities, quizzes, Sudoku, and more--all starring the latest Pokmon. Full color. Consumable.
Pokémon Adventures (FireRed and LeafGreen), Vol. 25
Hidenori Kusaka
One of Team Rocket’s Three Beasts turns against their leader Giovanni and seeks to usurp his power. Silver learns a shocking secret about his family. Red and Mewtwo hazard a daring escape. And—whoa! The Team Rocket airship is about to crash-land! Then, in a battle between powerful Legendary Pokémon
Pokémon Adventures: X•Y, Vol. 3
Hidenori Kusaka
Two Pokémon Trainers, Korrina and her grandfather Gurkinn, escape from the Tower of Mastery only to be confronted by Team Flare. Is the mysterious new Trainer who suddenly appears with a Gardevoir their friend or foe?! Meanwhile, X and his friends head for Cyllage City in search of Y’s mother but en
Pokémon Challenge
Tracey West
These pages have been filled with the best Pokmon challenges ever, so fans can test their knowledge. Youngsters can face off against mind-boggling riddles, solve secret codes, test their memory skills, and much more. Full color.
Pokemon Ultimate Handbook
Cris Silvestri
Gotta read'em all! Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh. Ash's Pokémon journey has taken him through some amazing regions, and now they're all in one book! This deluxe handbook includes facts and figures for every Pokémon ever. That's over 480 entries-packed with special tips and Pokédex info-right at yo
Pokémon: Scarlet & Violet Handbook
Scholastic
New Pokémon are here! This handbook has all the stats and facts about the newest Pokémon from Scarlet and Violet, the hit games for Nintendo Switch. Meet all the Pokémon of the brand-new Paldea region featured in the new Scarlet and Violet video games! Every amazing Pokémon of this new generation is
Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?
Bill Martin
The rollicking companion to bestselling children's book Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
Pop Kill
a menpō\u002Dmasked hit squad and a half\u002Dburned, knife\u002Dwielding enforcer, Dina believes her best hope is to explain to her boss she has no intention of jumping ship. However, her newfound superspy bodyguard knows just how vengeful Koizumi can be, and that it’ll take more than words to survive his wrath. Writer/artist Johnson tackles his first full\u002Dlength, creator\u002Downed series alongside Painkiller Jane co\u002Dcreator Palmiotti, crafting a tale of espionage that effectively balances the serious and absurd. The multibillion\u002Ddollar companies’ antics mirror real\u002Dlife acts of corporate manipulation, although the cola\u002Dcan silencers and booby\u002Dtrapped six\u002Dpacks are on the wild side. The villains shine bright here, and Goro and Kaito’s antics are hilarious and horrifying. Jon and Dina have good banter, but a perfunctory romance. Santacruz’s pencils fit the genre perfectly, with a modern, cinematic approach to action scenes and a bit of Howard Chaykin influence apparent in the character designs. The soda logos are standouts—as dynamic and believable as real\u002Dworld brands."
This high-octane graphic novel plunges readers into a world of corporate espionage where soda is serious business, featuring a half-burned, knife-wielding enforcer and a menpō-masked hit squad. Write...
Popular Children's Literature in Britain
Julia Briggs
Responding to the astonishing success of J. K. Rowling and other contemporary authors, the editors of this timely volume take up the challenge of assessing the complex interplay of forces that have generated, and sometimes sustained, the popularity of children's books. Ranging from eighteenth-centur
Potty Training Your Baby
Katie Van Pelt
Based on a method passed down through three generations of the author's family, this guide helps parents to potty train their children with results shown as soon as the child's first birthday and training completed by the child's second year. The book includes the early-start method, first- and seco
Potty Training: Top Tips From the Baby Whisperer
Tracy Hogg
From the bestselling Baby Whisperer franchise comes a concise and detailed guide to potty training your toddler—available exclusively as an ebook from Atria Books.
Practical Mathematics for Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
Sue Larkey
This book provides practical strategies for teaching key mathematics concepts to children with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental delays. The authors explain how to incorporate a child's special interest into learning in order to help them engage fully with new concepts, and how to in
Prairie School
Lois Lenski
DIVDIVIt’s the worst blizzard in fifty years! Delores is very ill, but there’s no way to get through the snow. How long will she be stranded at school? /divDIVOut on the South Dakota prairie, the winters are fierce. This storm is the worst one yet: It’s below freezing outside, and the winds are howl
Preaching with Children
Ann M. Garrido
Preaching in congregations with many children is one of the most difficult challenges many preachers face. Whether you are a priest, deacon, catechist, or prayer leader, this book offers practical help in crafting specific homilies for children. Drawing on insights gleaned within the Catechesis of t
Preparing the Children
Kathy Nussbaum
This guide offers practical strategies for helping young people navigate significant life transitions, from family changes to personal challenges. Kathy Nussbaum provides concrete tools for building ...
Preschool Arts and Crafts
Grace Jasmine
This engaging activity guide offers a wonderful introduction to creative expression for young children, featuring simple arts and crafts projects that develop fine motor skills while sparking imagina...
PRESENT, STILL MISSING
his family and his little town of Midland Valley. But it isn’t long before cracks begin to appear: The persona of the cheerful and easy\u002Dgoing Daddy Irene remembers increasingly seems like an act Mr. Bracken is trying to maintain, and underneath this mask is an angry and frightened man, someone whose experiences in the war have wounded him in invisible ways. While the narrative largely follows Irene as she goes about the normal activities of a young girl in a small town, it also returns regularly to the unavoidable reality that Mr. Bracken is fighting an inner battle—and largely losing it. “We’d have been better off if he’d never come home,” Irene’s friend MaryEllen says at one point about her own ex\u002Dsoldier father. “At least then Momma would have a check from the gov’ment.” Irene’s worries reach a peak when her father opts for electroshock therapy, and Mach’s decision to narrate these tense and dark events from the perspective of a young girl ends up paying off wonderfully. Irene is innocent but tough (“I hope he feels the sear of my gaze,” she thinks about a boy in her class who’s just assumed the class girls won’t play in the upcoming baseball game, “because I am ready to broil him in hot flames”)\u003B readers will immediately bond with and relate to her, even when she’s privately her suffering father’s harshest critic."
This powerful novel explores the complex aftermath of disappearance through alternating perspectives of a family grappling with uncertainty. When a teenager vanishes without explanation, the narrativ...
Primary CAME Thinking Maths Teachers Guide
David Johnson
This folder accompanies the Primary CAME professional development programme. The two-year programme is based on extensive research into how to promote the development of children's mathematical thinking skills. It explores not just what to teach Year 5 and 6 children but how and why.
Princess Academy
Shannon Hale
While attending a strict academy for potential princesses with the other girls from her mountain village, fourteen-year-old Miri discovers unexpected talents and connections to her homeland. A Newbery Honor Book & ALA Notable Children's Book. Reprint. 150,000 first printing.
Prisoners (Wings of Fire: Winglets #1)
Tui T. Sutherland
Fans of the New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series won't want to miss this all-new story set in the dangerous world of dragons! Fierceteeth knows she could have been a dragonet of destiny. She's a much better NightWing than that weird brother of hers, Starflight. Her dreams of glory have be
Promoting a Global Community Through Multicultural Children's Literature
Stan Steiner
You will find this book invaluable for teaching students the beauties of diversity and for building understanding of cultures from around the world. This book features more than 800 titles, both single volume and series, selected for their multicultural content and compelling reflections of the soci
Pudgy Penguins: Worst Birthday Gift Ever
Michael Leviton
Meet the Pudgy Penguins! In their first-ever picture book, the instantly iconic characters that became a viral sensation discover that the wrong gift can ruin a birthday—but best friends can make it right! It’s Pongo’s birthday, and the Pudgy Penguins have ordered a very special gift: a pair of ball
PUMPKIN AND BEETLE
curious creatures\u003B their elementary school classmates include a mummy, a pumpkinhead, a witch, and a wolf. When Pumpkin and Beetle spot a comic book they want to buy in the town bookshop, they realize they need to earn money to buy it. A brainstorming session ensues, and they finally settle on selling crabapples. That idea is a bust (“I can find crabapples in the forest!” one of their prospective customers tells them), so they make various entrepreneurial pivots to create a more exciting product, eventually cooking up some rather burnt crabapple muffins. These, too, are a flop, and Pumpkin and Beetle are close to despair, but a timely barter just might be the solution to their conflict. An enjoyable exercise in persistence, problem\u002Dsolving, and happy compromise, this graphic novel features succinct text, ideal for readers of many skill levels, while the cartooning is more sweet than spooky. One of the friendly recurring characters is a floating, silently supportive pink ghost cat named Boo—an especially adorable addition. A glimpse into the comic that Pumpkin and Beetle are obsessed with purchasing and a presumably yummier apple muffin recipe round out the book."
This charming picture book introduces young readers to the unlikely friendship between a cheerful pumpkin and a curious beetle, exploring themes of companionship and seeing beyond appearances. Throug...
PUNYCORN AND THE PRINCESS OF THIEVES
Genre
When a pint-sized unicorn with a heart of gold teams up with a notorious bandit princess, an unlikely friendship is forged in this hilarious and heartfelt adventure. Punycorn, despite his small statu...
Pura Belpré Awards
Rose Zertuche Treviño
Discusses this biennial award that honors Latino writers and illustrators, annotates the award-winning books, provides biographical information about the authors and illustrators, and suggests booktalks and activities.
Puzzle Activity Book for Kids
Moty M Publisher
Diversity activity book for kids of games includes a word search, Sudoku, Coloring, and more pages intended to improved memory. Conquering the difficulties involved in solving a puzzle gives children a sense of oved memory. Conquering the difficulties engaged with tackling a riddle gives youngsters
Puzzle Book Space
National Geographic Kids
A fact-packed fun book of space themed puzzles. Test your knowledge and get thinking with this fact-packed National Geographic Kids fun book of space themed puzzles. Inside are brain-tickling quizzes as well as number games, crosswords and word searches, with fascinating facts along the way.
Puzzle Books for Kids Ages 4-8
Rocket Rocket Publishing
THE BEST GIFT IDEA | ACTIVITY BOOK FOR KIDS A perfect learning activity workbook for toddlers, either boys or girls for their fun & exciting learning In this Kids activity book, your child will practice holding a pencil or crayon correctly while playing the games. Improve brain learning, drawing ski
Puzzlemania®
Highlights
Highlights continues the Write-On Wipe-Off series with two new books featuring favorite puzzles designed to be enjoyed over and over again. In Spot the Differences, kids hunt for differences between two illustrations, then draw in the differences to make the pictures match. Specially created compani
Python Coding for Kids
Harvey Lukes
FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELTS BECAUSE YOU ARE GOING TO CHANGE FOREVER YOUR POINTS OF VIEW!Do you want to teach your children a dynamic activity since an early age?Let me introduce them to the amazing world of coding!They will learn a new way to communicate. Today there are many programming languages, but w
Quest for the Spark
Tom Sniegoski
Bk.3. As the evil Nacht spreads his darkness across the valley, Tom and his friends, the Bone family, desperately try to find the Spark that will heal the Dreaming and save the world.
QUEST FOR THE TRUE DRAGON
Genre
This middle-grade fantasy adventure follows a young protagonist's perilous journey to find the last remaining dragon in a world where the mythical creatures have nearly vanished. The narrative blends...
Quizzes for 220 Great Children's Books
Polly Jeanne Wickstrom
Want a quick way to check to see whether a student has read a book? This is it. Quizzes contains objective reproducible tests for well-known children's books, all of which are likely to be found in school and public libraries. Titles include award winners and runners-up; classics; popular books; and
RACE TO INNOVATION
diverse entrepreneurs and innovators, and “accelerating transformative change” to “seize opportunities, grow, and build value at an accelerated pace.” In these pages, Bamforth and Zwahlen and their guest contributors employ a number of formats, from bulleted summaries to industry case studies to interviews with innovators, to flesh out these basic principles.This varied approach makes the book smoothly readable. The authors effectively buttress their broader thoughts on diversity and entrepreneurship with specific examples, including profiles of some of the many people doing the work on the ground. They tell the story of Marcus Whitney, for instance, the co\u002Dstarter of a fund for health care startups who angrily corresponded with the Nashville Health Care Leadership Council about its lack of support for the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of George Floyd’s death in 2020. “How is it possible,” Whitney asks, addressing institutional racial imbalances, “that the nation’s leading healthcare services cluster has generated incredible wealth for White people in Nashville but no meaningful wealth for Nashville’s Black community?” Bamforth and Zwahlen also profile Shuchin Shukla, a son of Indian immigrants who served in rural, impoverished communities in Appalachia ravaged by the opioid epidemic. “His level of talent and commitment,” the authors write, nodding to the advantages of diversity, “could not have been recruited without a hands\u002Don, deeply embedded approach to ideation and problem\u002Dsolving.” Bamforth and Zwahlen also skillfully incorporate brief vignettes from the history of diversity struggles, such as the “fight of the century” between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling in 1938, which Louis won in a knockout (“The celebrations in Black neighborhoods lasted for days”). Running throughout all these stories, carefully highlighted by the authors but never overstressed, are “associations between diversity, innovation, and performance.” Readers not as enthused about the subject as Bamforth and Zwahlen may find some of those associations a bit elusive, but the powerful examples found on virtually every page combine to form a convincing argument that inclusion and equity are practical keys to improving entrepreneurship for all communities."
This thrilling exploration of the competitive world of invention and discovery plunges readers into the high-stakes races that have defined technological progress. From the space race to the digital ...
RADICAL DREAMERS
President Donald Trump, which, the author argues, in its narrow support for private and parochial schools, “compounds past injustices.” He is similarly critical of the Democratic Party’s blind defense of public school policies that “sustain failure and confine students of color to underperforming public schools.” Advocating for school choice through the progressive lenses of Edmonds, Coons, Ravitch, Fuller, and a host of grassroots Black activists, Viteritti makes a well\u002Dresearched case for charter schools that is backed by more than 560 scholarly endnotes. Despite its academic bona fides, this is an accessible work from the perspective of an activist who has long been in the trenches of public education."
This gripping science fiction adventure follows a crew of young space explorers who discover their mission to colonize a new world is not what it seems. When the ship's AI begins exhibiting strange b...
Rain Forests
Mary Pope Osborne
The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better. Track the facts with Jack and Annie!! When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #5
Raising an ADHD Child
Fintan O'Regan
How can I support my child's executive functions? Where do I start with medication? What can I do to start planning my child's future? This guide is a comprehensive and practical look at everything you need to know when parenting a child with ADHD. Beginning with the basics, you'll get to grips with
Ralph Masiello's Halloween Drawing Book
Ralph Masiello
Provides step-by-step instructions for drawing Halloween motifs including pumpkins, ghosts, a black cat, gravestones, a witch, a skeleton, and a haunted mansion.
Ramona the Pest
Beverly Cleary
Ramona meets lots of interesting people in kindergarten class, like Davy whom she keeps trying to kiss and Susan whose springy curls seem to ask to be pulled.
Raymie Nightingale
Kate DiCamillo
A 2016 National Book Award Finalist! Two-time Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo returns to her roots with a moving, masterful story of an unforgettable summer friendship. Raymie Clarke has come to realize that everything, absolutely everything, depends on her. And she has a plan. If Raymie can win the
Read and Learn Bedtime Bible
American Bible Society
From the classic and bestselling Read and Learn Bible comes the perfect collection of Bible stories for gift-giving and for children and parents to share at bedtime! Parents and children can end the day by deepening their understanding of the Bible by reading Bible stories together. The Read and Lea
Read Riordan
Rick Riordan
The adventure begins here - the first novels from the five groundbreaking series by Rick Riordan! Starting with THE LIGHTNING THIEF, the book that launched millions of readers into the amazing world of Greek mythology, to THE HIDDEN ORACLE, the story that gives a new look to Roman myths -- not to me
Readers' Advisory for Children and 'Tweens
Penny Peck
This complete guide to youth readers' advisory covers genres, reading interests, and issues, as well as provides lists of sample titles and recommended reading. Finding children and 'tweens great books to read is still a key library service, even in the age of computers. Readers' Advisory for Childr
Reading Children’s Literature: A Critical Introduction - Second Edition
Carrie Hintz
Reading Children’s Literature offers insights into the major discussions and debates currently animating the field of children’s literature. Informed by recent scholarship and interest in cultural studies and critical theory, it is a compact core text that introduces students to the historical conte
Reading Development in Chinese Children
Catherine McBride-Chang
This text reviews both similarities and unique cultural, linguistic, and script differences of Chinese relative to alphabetic reading, and even across Chinese regions. Chinese reading acquisition relies upon children's strongly developing analytic skills, as highlighted here. These 16 chapters prese
Reading LGBTQ+ Children's Picture Books
Jennifer Miller
Contributions by Sara Austin, Rob Bittner, J. Bradley Blankenship, Gabriel Duckels, Caitlin Howlett, Isabel Millán, Jennifer Miller, Kaylee Jangula Mootz, Tim Morris, Dana Rudolph, j wallace skelton, Jason Vanfosson, River Vooris, and B. J. Woodstein Picture books are books aimed at children where t
Real Kids, Real Stories, Real Change
Garth Sundem
Thirty-five true stories profile kids who used their heads, their hearts, their courage, and sometimes their stubbornness to help others and do extraordinary things.
RED TIDE
Genre
This gripping environmental thriller plunges readers into a coastal community grappling with a mysterious ecological disaster that turns the ocean waters crimson and threatens marine life. When a tee...
REFLECTIONS OF HONYOCKER
shadowy agencies and conspirators with baroque names, such as Baridi Rappaccini, Adjuster Number Two, and Raff Maunder, among others. Their motives involve technology that allows wormhole manipulation and the suppression (or exposure) of secrets that seem too strange for conventional reality. Via narrators such as Reardon Pareidolia and Dejado Abandonado, Fulstone dramatizes a world where paranoia is indistinguishable from truth, and where every revelation seems to be a delusion. As the story advances, the files grow more unstable: Peregrino, a doctor, writes an unnerving letter blending maritime anecdotes with apocalyptic visions, capped by a grotesque poem\u003B John Marcher (adopting the name of Henry James’ disabled protagonist from the 1903 novella The Beast in the Jungle) wonders whether all that preceded his section was simply the product of psychiatric confinement. The novel thus destabilizes its own foundations, suggesting that its extravagant tales of interdimensional travel, conspiracies, and abductions may be nothing more—or less—than the visions of the institutionalized. Fulstone’s strengths lie in his work’s tonal and conceptual daring. The work gleefully mixes pulp tropes with literary allusions, invoking Jorge Luis Borges, Thomas Pynchon, and Vladimir Nabokov in its labyrinthine layering, and the metafictional design—documents within documents, voices contradicting each other—creates an atmosphere of constant instability. The proliferation of aliases, shadowy agencies, and surreal conspiracies verges on incoherence, and shifts from satirical parody to grotesque horror may further alienate readers\u003B a disturbing poem invoking “naked women and children” as corpses, for instance, feels more gratuitous than illuminating. The narrative’s climax disperses rather than focuses the narrative, raising provocative questions but declining to pursue them with discipline. Still, this unsettling work’s messy audacity, refusal of closure, and hall\u002Dof\u002Dmirrors voice\u002Dplay will ensure that even frustrated readers won’t forget it."
This gritty coming-of-age novel follows a young man's struggle to survive the harsh realities of homesteading on the unforgiving Great Plains. Through vivid prose and unflinching honesty, the narrati...
REPLACEABLE YOU
shooting himself in the afflicted foot) for an amputation and refitting with a prosthetic that allowed him to walk more easily. Roach wanders through the hallways of eldritch laboratories where pigs are grown to provide organs that are transplantable to humans, and she visits cadaver labs to look at another source of carefully inventoried parts (“As much time is spent on documentation and shipping of a donor’s tissues as on their removal. You’re expecting The Jeffrey Dahmer Story but it’s closer to UPS”). She interviews researchers on cures for type 1 diabetes and advances in “in vitro gametogenesis” and generally has a grand time looking into areas where few writers—especially squeamish ones—have ventured."
This powerful YA novel explores the complex world of teenage identity in an age of artificial intelligence, following a high school student whose life is upended when a sophisticated AI replica of he...
REPUBLIC AND EMPIRE
Genre
This sweeping historical narrative traces the dramatic transformation from republican governance to imperial power, examining the political structures, military campaigns, and social upheavals that d...
Rescuing Crash, The Good Dog
Sue Harrison
Britta, an eleven-year-old girl has lived in soul-deep sorrow since her mother left their family. When Britta’s father forgets her birthday, he decides to give her a dog (although Britta asked for a cell phone!). They adopt Crash, an Australian shepherd from their local animal shelter in Sault Ste.
Return of the Ninja
Jay Leibold
The reader's decisions control the course of an adventure involving a ninja family feud in the mountains of Japan.
Ribsy
Beverly Cleary
Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary gives Henry's dog, Ribsy, center stage in this dog's eye view of the adventure of a lifetime. This classic story about a dog and his boy is as fresh and funny as ever! Good ol' Ribsy's ever-curious mind has always gotten him into trouble, but this time he
Richard Scarry's Bedtime Stories
Richard Scarry
A collection of five stories featuring familiar characters such as Lowly Worm and Uncle Willy.
Richard Scarry's Best Little Board Book Ever
Richard Scarry
Concepts like colors and simple words have never been easier and more fun than when presented by Richard Scarry. Here are two classic board books, THE COLOR BOOK and EARLY WORDS, available for the first time together in one volume. Frannie the bunny shows you all the important words to identify what
Rick Riordan
Adam Furgang
Discusses the life of author Rick Riordan, creator of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series.
Rick Riordan Presents Free Sampler
Roshani Chokshi
Rick Riordan Presents, a new imprint headed by the author of Percy Jackson and four other New York Times #1 best-selling series, is dedicated to publishing highly entertaining middle grade fiction based on world cultures and mythologies. Authors from underrepresented backgrounds tell their own stori
RING OF FIRE
machine guns. We learn of the tragic collateral deaths of civilians and horses—and of the quirky improvisations of the French, who sent troops to the front in taxis. Likewise, we read of unemployment on the docks of Buenos Aires\u003B New Zealand troops invading German\u002Dheld Samoa\u003B and the widespread deployment of troops from Africa and the Indian subcontinent. By the time we reach the Battle of the Marne, we are familiar with a common litany: undersupplied and undertrained, largely civilian armies, burdened by heavy equipment and dysentery, fighting in heat and unfamiliar terrain, throttled by insufficient supply lines. Officers of various degrees of incompetence fought “the last war.” Above all, the authors emphasize the extent of that August’s carnage. The deaths of thousands in a single battle, the burnings of cities, towns, and villages, the bleeding of munitions and treasure on such a scale that they transformed Europe into a giant cemetery of rotting corpses, where men crawled through mud to survive: all of them hoping this horror would be done by Christmas. "
This gripping survival thriller plunges readers into the heart of a volcanic catastrophe, where a school trip to Indonesia turns into a desperate fight for life when a long-dormant supervolcano erupt...
RIPENESS
her farmer father and her “glamorous” French Jewish mother, whose own parents and sister were sent to Belsen during the war. Edith’s status as an outsider in Ireland means she has “learnt, as immigrants do…by keeping quiet, standing back, observing.” This sense of life on the periphery also connects her in memory to her past when, on the brink of attending Oxford, a 17\u002Dyear\u002Dold Edith is sent to stay at a villa near Lake Como with her older sister, a ballerina. Elegant and cosmopolitan like their mother, Lydia is everything cerebral Edith feels she isn’t. Lydia is also eight months pregnant and opaque about the baby’s paternity, determined to give the baby up for adoption and return to her demanding life as a dancer. Moss switches back and forth between Edith’s present, told in close third person, and the past, told in first person and addressed to the baby that Edith and her sister await. Through these parallel narratives, and with her characteristically sinuous style, Moss is able to explore the idea of belonging: What does it mean to belong to a place? To a lineage? A family? A home?"
This coming-of-age novel explores the turbulent transition from childhood to adulthood through the eyes of its teenage protagonist, capturing the raw emotions and pivotal moments that define adolesce...
Rising Stars in Child Mental Health and Interventions
Yael Dvir
We are delighted to announce a call for submissions to the forthcoming “Rising Stars in Child Mental Health and Interventions” Research Topic. This article collection will showcase the work of internationally recognized researchers in the early stages of their independent careers. We aim to highligh
River Runs Deep
Jennifer Bradbury
In a stunning story that “makes history come alive” (Booklist), a boy is sent to Mammoth cave to fight a case of consumption—and ends up fighting for the lives of a secret community of escaped slaves, who are hidden deep underground. Twelve-year-old Elias has consumption, so he is sent to Kentucky’s
Road of the Lost
Nafiza Azad
Croi is compelled by a summoning spell leave her home in the Wilde Forest and travel into the Otherworld, where the enchantment that made her into a brownie begins to break, revealing her true identity, her hidden magick, and her forgotten heritage.
Roald Dahl Shapes
Roald Dahl
Learn your shapes with Roald Dahl, the World's No. 1 Storyteller! From triangles to circle, this board book is a great way to teach our littlest readers shapes. With art by Quentin Blake from Roald Dahl's classic books, this book is perfect for libaries, the youngest classrooms, and baby shower gift
Roald Dahl: First 100 Words
Roald Dahl
Have fun learning first words with your favourite Dahl characters in this big, bold board book! Chiddlers will have splendiferous fun learning their first words with the help of this sturdy, colourful board book. Look under the flaps to find your favourite characters and some extra gobblefunking wor
Roald Dahl's Life in Stories
Andrew Donkin
Introducing the life of Roald Dahl to a new generation of readers, Roald Dahl's Life in Stories takes a lively and entertaining trip through Dahl's own story. From his birth in Cardiff to boarding school and on to become a war hero, spy and then writer of some of the most popular children's books of
Roald Dahl's Scrumdiddlyumptious Story Collection
Roald Dahl
Six Roald Dahl favourites come together in this very special collection: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator, Danny the Champion of the World, George's Marvellous Medicine, The BFG and The Twits. Complete with fun and fascinating extra material offering a sneak pe
Roar
Cora Carmack
Raised to rule, despite not having the abilities her ancestors did, Aurora becomes betrothed to a prince who possesses the magic needed to keep the kingdom safe.
Robotics for Young Children
Ann Gadzikowski
Introduce young children to the building and programming of robots through playful, developmentally appropriate activities. Many early childhood professionals are unfamiliar with computer science, robotics, and engineering concepts. This user-friendly and accessible book gives teachers great ideas f
ROCKET DREAMS
men who have publicly feuded. But in this well\u002Dsourced account, one company is far ahead. Some of SpaceX’s rockets have been eye\u002Dpopping failures, prompting the company to make an explosion highlight video set to the Monty Python theme. Yet in Davenport’s telling, Musk’s hard\u002Ddiving management has propelled his company to preeminence. Musk started employee meetings at 11 p.m. and “barely sleeps.” Conversely, Bezos sometimes worked only Wednesdays at Blue Origin, trying to make it an Amazon\u002Desque “‘Everything Company’ for space.” Davenport, a space\u002Dindustry reporter for the Bezos\u002Downed Washington Post, doesn’t ignore Musk’s controversial tenure with the second Trump administration or Bezos’ recent attempts to win favor with the president. But his focus on pre\u002D2025 events makes for a long\u002Dview perspective on what he calls a new era of space travel, which will not only take humans back to the moon but “allow movement through space”—someday, maybe to Mars. Davenport interviewed both men and scores of their employees. SpaceX won the biggest government contracts to ferry satellites and astronauts to space, but after Musk smoked pot on Joe Rogan’s podcast, the company had to submit to a time\u002Dconsuming NASA investigation of its workplace culture. Though Bezos talked about “expand[ing] out into the solar system” to find new energy sources, by 2021 his company “had yet to even reach Earth orbit,” while SpaceX had launched almost 2,000 satellites. Davenport goes off course only once, recounting a third space mogul’s vain effort to wrest the spotlight. But much more often, he deftly blends nuanced portraits of his principals with accessible explanations of the relevant technology and fascinating space lore."
This thrilling space exploration narrative takes readers on an interstellar journey through the history and future of space travel, blending scientific discovery with human ambition. The book masterf...
RODEO HAWKINS AND THE DAUGHTERS OF MAYHEM
Rodeo Hawkins, raffish daughter of the Chaos King, who wields a lasso made of pink bubble gum and heads a motley but capable squad of “femininjas.” Young Sidney—the very last of the name, still alive and, inexplicably, the only one who’s a boy—is pitched headlong into a struggle to survive. This battle escalates climactically into a desperate, last\u002Dditch effort to save the very multiverse he’s supposedly destined to destroy. As Wookieelike Daughter of Mayhem warrior Bugbear eloquently puts it, “Goowee poo poo.” Making effective use of silent reaction shots in her cleanly drawn panels to heighten the effects of punchlines and dramatic turns, Miles highlights the notably diverse cast, including the two leads (who have brown skin and dark hair), multiverse cognates (who are the same person except that one lives on an Earth where humans have green “photosynthetic skin”), and a nameless, bodiless consciousness who calls herself “Go.” The fast pace, lively and creative illustrations, and humorous moments will draw readers in."
A teenage rodeo star's quiet life gets turned upside down when three formidable sisters arrive in town, bringing chaos, competition, and unexpected alliances to his small Western community. Rodeo Haw...
ROPE
the close, he reveals rope as a potent metaphor for human society and the fibers that bind us. The next time readers hold a length of rope in their hands, it will be with heightened respect and admiration."
This gripping survival thriller plunges readers into a high-stakes mountain climbing disaster where a simple rope becomes the fragile barrier between life and death. The narrative follows young climb...
ROYAL GAMBIT
turning into trees and stegosauruses and unusual modes of death involving energetically implanted brain cubes. The occasional borrowed tiara on her head, Alix moves through an environment where nothing is ever quite what it seems. The closer she comes to finding Edmund’s killer, the more Alix uncovers about the secrets surrounding her position within both the Checquy Group and the royal family."
This gripping fantasy novel plunges readers into a deadly world of court intrigue and magical tournaments, where a young commoner must master forbidden powers to survive. The story weaves political m...
Royal-ish
Amrita Gandhi
'We should all be so lucky as to have royalty in the family, but if not, here's a book to read about a naturalist's adventures!' - Jerry Pinto 'Royal-ish is a rollicking tale ... easy to read, hard to put down.' - Zai Whitaker 'Go royal and royal-ish as you travel to the exotic Bagradoo.' - Ruskin B
Ruby Holler
Sharon Creech
From Sharon Creech, the Newbery Medal winning author of Walk Two Moons, comes a heartwarming adventure about finding family, and a home, when you least expect it. Ruby Holler is a Carnegie Medal-winning novel, and with its quirky protagonists and exciting journey, captures the imaginations of reader
Ruin and Rising
Leigh Bardugo
The Grishaverse will be coming to Netflix soon with Shadow and Bone, an original series Enter the Grishaverse with Book Three of the Shadow and Bone Trilogy by the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom. Soldier. Summoner. Saint.The nation's fate rests with a broken
Runaway (Wings of Fire: Winglets #4)
Tui T. Sutherland
Fans of the New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series won't want to miss this all-new story set in the dangerous world of dragons. Thousands of years before the dragonets of destiny were hatched, another destiny began ...Foeslayer the NightWing and Prince Arctic of the IceWings are legendary.
Sandra Boynton's Moo, Baa, La La La!
Sandra Boynton
Cows, sheep, pigs, and other animals make all kinds of different sounds, some of which are silly.
Sarah, Plain and Tall
Patricia MacLachlan
This beloved Newbery Medal–winning book is the first of five books in Patricia MacLachlan's chapter book series about the Witting family. Set in the late nineteenth century and told from young Anna's point of view, Sarah, Plain and Tall tells the story of how Sarah Elisabeth Wheaton comes from Maine
Saucy
Cynthia Kadohata
When eleven-year-old Becca, a quadruplet, finds a sick piglet on the side of the road, her life is changed forever.
Saving Animal Babies (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2)
Amy Shields
These heartwarming stories of animal babies, rescued and nursed back to health by humans, will pull at the heart strings and make kids realize there's a survivor inside all of us. This reader is illustrated with adorable photographs that document these animals' recoveries. The carefully written text
SAVING THORNWOOD
their cruel aunt. When Anne encounters what appears to be Mary’s ghost in 2022, Mary asks for help. Here, the narrative upends the typical ghost story. Mary and Anne are very real to each other, and they wind up meeting on a regular basis. Mary even gets to try modern ice cream for some comic relief. But how does one help someone who has been dead for over a century? Rust and Surface’s inventive setup alternates between Mary’s and Anne’s narrations and mixes elements of time travel, mental health awareness, harsh 19th\u002Dcentury mental health “treatments” (such as locking patients in a box for “several hours up to several days”), teenage drama, and the supernatural. It’s a unique mélange that keeps readers guessing about what comes next and in which century it will occur. Occasionally, the dialogue drifts toward the obvious. At one point, Anne observes, “My heart is beating erratically now.” Elsewhere Mary says, “On my way to the graveyard, I try to quell the fluttering in my stomach, but I can’t.” Still, the pages fly by as readers race to learn the fate of Thornwood and all its residents."
This middle-grade mystery delivers a classic adventure where four determined kids must solve their town's oldest secret to save their beloved forest from destruction. When developers threaten to pave...
Scholastic Book of Firsts
James Buckley
Whether it is the first automobile rolling off the assembly line or the first manned space mission, a reference compiles more than one thousand of the funniest and most historical firsts in a variety of categories. Original.
Scholastic Book of Presidents
George Sullivan
Meet America's newest president and get caught up on past commanders-in-chief in this revised edition of a classic, now updated with a brand new modern design! Hail to the Chief! Get ready to meet all of our nation's presidents, from George Washington to Barack Obama, and everyone in between, includ
Scholastic Phonics Readers
Scholastic Inc
Follow it! - - Bo's bows - - Baby Pig at school - - Donkey and Monkey - - The hungry toad - - Goat's book.
SCHOOL DANCE
a self\u002Dinduced hex: Every time he dances, disaster follows. After mortifying experiences at a friend’s bar mitzvah and a group dance lesson, Milo is utterly dejected when he hears about the upcoming Snowball Soiree. Luckily, Abue, his beloved abuela, has moved into the Castillo home. Even though she’s been warned against driving, Abue whisks Milo and his friends off to experience live Tejano music, which he enjoys both musically and aesthetically. The experience leaves him with a stronger connection to his heritage as well as more self\u002Dconfidence in his dancing—but Milo feels guilty for lying to his parents about Abue’s driving and conflicted about where to draw the line when trying to please others. When Abue’s failing eyesight catches up with her clandestine drives, Milo must make a hard choice. This latest entry maintains the high standards of Sax’s series. Milo is wholly relatable and accessible, adroitly portraying the ups and downs of adolescence. Sposto’s vibrantly alluring colors and Sax’s gift for highlighting facial expressions and emotions imbue Milo’s journey of self\u002Dacceptance and confidence with deeper levels of nuance that are certain to resonate with readers long after the last page is turned."
This vibrant collection of school dance poetry captures the electric energy and social complexities of this pivotal adolescent rite of passage. Through sharp, contemporary verse, the poet explores ev...
SCHOOLBOT 9000
Genre
This middle-grade sci-fi adventure delivers a thrilling cautionary tale about artificial intelligence in education, following students who discover their new high-tech learning assistant has develope...
SCIENCE UNDER SIEGE
polluters and the politicians who advocate for them), the ‘pros’ who use their professional (or in some cases scholarly) credentials to deceive or promote unsupported contrarian views, the propagandists who amplify them on social media and other venues, and, increasingly, the press, including even the mainstream press.” The narrative reveals, in compelling detail, how these forces weave a complicated web of public deception and political danger in the face of some of humanity’s greatest challenges. With clear\u002Deyed prose moving through chapters that explain each of these actors, the authors provide a clear, persuasive road map to fight back against the forces that diminish and dismiss science. The result is an empowering work in a world that can often feel lost to untruths. “While there is urgency—unlike any we’ve ever known—there is still agency,” they write. “We can still avert disaster if we can understand the nature of the mounting anti\u002Dscience threat and formulate a strategy to counter it.”"
This gripping exploration of scientific integrity tackles the complex challenges facing modern research, from political interference and corporate influence to the erosion of public trust. The author...
SCORCHED EARTH
Genre
This gripping dystopian thriller plunges readers into a future where environmental collapse has reshaped civilization, forcing a group of young survivors to navigate a treacherous, resource-scarce la...
Screech School
Jennifer Killick
Let your fears take flight in this scary sequel of the Creatures & Teachers series where a group of friends must protect their school from vampire birds! Angelo and his friends know that together they can handle any pretty much anything together. The scariest thing they think they have to worry abou
Screen-Free Crafts Kids Will Love
Lynn Lilly
More than sixty educational, entertaining craft projects that encourage children to unplug, interact, and have fun! Does your child spend too much time in front of a screen? Help them discover the excitement of hands-on learning with Screen-Free Crafts Kids Will Love. Packed with DIY projects like a
Search and Destroy
Dean Hughes
Recent high school graduate Rick Ward, undecided about his future and eager to escape his unhappy home life, joins the army and experiences the horrors of the war in Vietnam.
SEARCH FOR THE DEVERAUX
Genre
This gripping YA thriller plunges readers into a high-stakes mystery when the wealthy Devereaux family vanishes without a trace from their secluded estate, leaving behind a teenage protagonist determ...
Searching for Silverheels
Jeannie Mobley
In Colorado during World War I, a young, romantically minded girl and an old, bitter woman suffragist debate a local legend and examine the role of women in a time of war and prejudice.
Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary
Brandon Mull
When Kendra and Seth go to stay at their grandparents' estate, they discover that it is a sanctuary for magical creatures and that a battle between good and evil is looming.
Seeds of Rebellion
Brandon Mull
After Jason succeeds in finding a way back to Lyrian, he's immediately in more danger than ever. Meanwhile, Rachel and the others have made their own progress--as well as discovered new enemies. As the group ultimately rejoins, they strive to convince their most needed ally to join the war and form
SELF CARE
Daryn, and their confusing relationship becomes increasingly intimate as they blur sexual boundaries. As Gloria spends her days working and nights with Daryn, she notices that Isabel is growing distant—posting provocative photos from hotel rooms and often unavailable for their gossip sessions. When an unimaginable tragedy befalls the girls, Gloria must try to hold her shattered world together as Daryn grows increasingly paranoid, angry, and abusive. Though hard to stomach at times, Smith’s writing is at its best when he’s skewering the often performative nature of sex, dating, and politics, as well as the solipsistic delusion of 21st\u002Dcentury life."
This guide to personal wellness offers young readers a thoughtful introduction to self-care practices that support mental and emotional health. Through accessible explanations and practical activitie...
Serialization, Commercialization and the Children’s Classics
Amy Webster
An exploration of the serialization of children's classics by contemporary publishers, this book digs into the impact of the practice and provides new ways of reading the corpus of British children's literature from the 20th century. Amy Webster demonstrates how publishers select texts for their ser
Seriously, Just Go to Sleep
Adam Mansbach
Go the F*** to Sleep quickly shot to the top of last year's bestseller lists thanks to its profanely hilarious style that struck a note with parents everywhere. Now that everyone has had a good laugh, parents want to let their kids in on the joke. Mansbach has cleaned up his book, without taking awa
SEVEN BLACKBIRDS
Genre
This beautifully crafted counting book takes young readers on a numerical journey through nature, following seven blackbirds as they navigate their woodland world. Each page introduces a new mathemat...
SEVEN REASONS TO MURDER YOUR DINNER GUESTS
Genre
This darkly humorous guide to hosting gone wrong offers a deliciously wicked take on dinner party etiquette, serving up seven inventive scenarios where murder becomes the main course. Each chapter pr...
Shadow and Bone
Leigh Bardugo
The Grishaverse will be coming to Netflix soon with Shadow and Bone, an original series Enter the Grishaverse with Book One of the Shadow and Bone Trilogy by the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom. Soldier. Summoner. Saint. Orphaned and expendable, Alina Starkov
Shakespeare in Children's Literature
Erica Hateley
Shakespeare in Children's Literature looks at the genre of Shakespeare-for-children, considering both adaptations of his plays and children's novels in which he appears as a character. Drawing on feminist theory and sociology, Hateley demonstrates how Shakespeare for children utilizes the ongoing cu
Shakespeare's Once and Future Child
Joseph Campana
A study of Shakespeare’s child figures in relation to their own political moment, as well as our own. Politicians are fond of saying that “children are the future.” How did the child become a figure for our political hopes? Joseph Campana’s book locates the source of this idea in transformations of
SHE JOURNEYS
Nick’s serious injury in a helicopter crash after returning from an overseas deployment. Depressed and demoralized, Sarah returned to California. The cross\u002Dcountry trip, including reunions with family members and solo backpacking in national parks along the way, began a decade\u002Dlong journey of healing. Living with her parents on a houseboat in Newport Beach provided a safe space to begin again. Finding renewed spirituality, faith, and strength through yoga, she attained certification as a yoga instructor. During a four\u002Dyear relationship in San Diego, a class in psychic intuition led to the realization that she needed “More from [her] partner, more from life, and most of all, more from [her]self.” Therapy, exploration of transgenerational trauma, transformational breath work, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, plant medicine, and Reiki were among the methods she explored that resulted in a healthy relationship with her body and spirit and a loving, satisfying relationship with her partner, Andrew. May’s limpid writing unflinchingly recounts the crumbling relationship between her and Nick that propelled her on this journey. Acknowledging that Nick was responsible for his actions, she honestly confronts the question of why she put up with his behavior. The author’s rejection of victimhood is admirable, and her description of the hard work it takes to “heal from the inside out” will be inspirational to anyone hoping to do the same. The book’s tone is lightened by humorous asides about her enthusiasm for alternative therapies (“I burn so much sage, I set off smoke alarms”)."
This empowering collection of 40 short stories and guided journaling prompts takes young women on a transformative journey of self-discovery, weaving together wisdom from inspiring female figures wit...
SHIFTING SANDS
Genre
This gripping novel explores the turbulent landscape of teenage identity through the lens of magical realism, where shifting ground serves as both literal and metaphorical terrain. Protagonist Kai na...
Short Bedtime Stories For Children - Volume 2
Deon Christie
This eBook topics include Adventure, Fairy Tales, General Children’s Bedtime Stories, Imagination, and Magical Carpet Rides Over Fantasy Worlds. Everything to spark their imagination, and take them on a journey through a world of wonder. Storytelling is as old as the human race itself, and will alwa
Short Bedtime Stories For Children - Volume 3
Deon Christie
As someone familiar with the nuances of writing but new to this genre, you have the opportunity to blend your existing skills with the freshness and innocence required for children’s literature. Remember, the stories we hear as children can profoundly shape our view of the world, making your venture
Short Bedtime Stories For Children - Volume 4
Deon Christie
Storytelling is as old as the human race itself, and will always be in our hearts. Was television not inspired by storytelling, what then is it other than storytelling with movies and series? Let’s just forget about the news stories, those fairy tales are often just a bit too “farfetched”. Besides,
Show and Tell (A Coloring Book of Your Favorite Things)
Jupiter Kids
This coloring book is a collection of the things commonly presented during show-and-tell activities at school. Color these images and learn about colors, shapes, forms and perspectives too. Coloring is also a great tool to exercise positive self-expression, which is an important therapeutic step. Gr
SHROUD
a disaster that strands humans among dangerous aliens, concerns a repressive government whose strong resistance to an equitable first contact is met by potentially stronger resistance from the alien contactee(s). As such, it is more than a little reminiscent of the author’s Hugo\u002Dnominated Alien Clay (2024), even if the government and the alien are quite different. While it reads like a meditation on the same theme, especially in the relevance of its socioeconomic and political milieu to contemporary circumstances, it is also well crafted and full of tense moments, building up to an emotional gut punch. "
This gripping supernatural thriller plunges readers into a world where ancient secrets and modern danger collide, following a protagonist who discovers they're connected to a mysterious burial cloth ...
Siege and Storm
Leigh Bardugo
The Grishaverse will be coming to Netflix soon with Shadow and Bone, an original series Enter the Grishaverse with Book Two of the Shadow and Bone Trilogy by the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom. Soldier. Summoner. Saint. Alina Starkov's power has grown, but n
SILENCED VOICES
the raging war—but everything changed with the arrival of the Guatemalan army and their brutally violent “full\u002Dblown scorched\u002Dearth operation.” Thanks to her fierce queer sister, Elena, Clara escaped, but the girls were forced to separate. Clara eventually headed to the U.S. alone. Deeply affected by their mother’s story, José and Charlie reflect on their family roots, embarking on a mission to determine their long\u002Dlost aunt’s fate. Split into four chapters that share the perspectives of the central characters, Leon’s testament to the power of historical memory movingly explores how the echoes of trauma continue to reverberate across the Guatemalan and Indigenous diasporas, often spanning generations. The unflinching, grounded artwork, which emphasizes the characters’ expressions and emotions, offers a few moments of levity amid the mostly unseen acts of violence. "
This powerful young adult novel tackles the urgent issue of censorship through the eyes of high school students whose literary magazine faces administrative shutdown over controversial content. The n...
Silver on the Tree
Susan Cooper
This is the fifth and last book in "The Dark Is Rising" sequence. The Dark is rising in its last and greatest bid to control the world. The servants of the light: Will Stanton, the last of the Old Ones, the mysterious Professor Merriman, and the strange albino Welsh boy, Bran, are helped by three or
Silver Shadows
Richelle Mead
In the aftermath of a tumultuous event that ripped their world apart, Sydney and her love Adrian need to make their way back to each other, but they must survive first.
Simon & Schuster Children's Guide to Insects and Spiders
Jinny Johnson
Provides an introduction to more than 100 insects and arachnids, giving general information about family characteristics and habits, and more specific facts about some species.
Simon and Schuster Thesaurus for Children
& Schuster Simon
The Simon & Schuster Thesaurus for Children provides students with the tools they need to build their vocabulary, improve their writing skills, and express themselves more accurately and precisely. The thesaurus is packed with information that encourages children to expand their knowledge of the Eng
SIMPLICITY
the Van Wervel Trust, which is working to establish a museum. The evil Mr. Van Wervel is also the mayor of the NYC\u002DAST and looks like an early 1900s political cartoon of a monopolist. When Lucius arrives in Simplicity, the colors on the page transition from the gray and radioactive neon of the city to yellow sun and green plant life. The community was established in the 1970s, and it still exists in a similar form decades later, after the dissolution of the United States. Lucius is eager to interview subjects and start documenting his ethnographic findings, but the people don’t trust him at first, until he begins working the land alongside them. Although he was meant to observe, the freedom that the community members display with their feelings and bodies seduces him into becoming a participant. Lubchansky shows that nature is just as dangerous as the industrial city through the darkness of the forest and the gory violence that starts to encroach on the closed\u002Doff commune. Lucius’ relationship with one of the leaders, Amity, is thrown into jeopardy when he finds that his employer is planning to bulldoze the community in Simplicity to build the museum along with futuristic luxury apartments. Instead of returning to the city to share his findings, Lucius stays and tries to parse his dreams of a giant, Lovecraftian creature. Lucius and Amity seek out the dangers lurking in the woods around the enclave, and come across a dystopian conspiracy meant to crush their way of life. "
This counting book offers a refreshingly straightforward approach to early math concepts, presenting numbers one through ten with clean, minimalist illustrations that allow young children to focus pu...
Sincerely, Your Autistic Child
Autistic Women and Nonbinary Network
A diverse collection of autistic voices that highlights how parents can avoid common mistakes and misconceptions, and make their child feel truly accepted, valued, and celebrated for who they are. Most resources available for parents come from psychologists, educators, and doctors, offering parents
Sir Callie and the Dragon's Roost
Esme Symes-Smith
The battle is won, but the war is far from over. In this thrilling sequel, a twelve-year-old nonbinary hopeful knight fights for the heart of their kingdom in a magical medieval world filled with dragons, shape-shifters, and witches. Thanks to Callie and their friends, Helston seems to be changing f
SISTERS OF THE JUNGLE
other female researchers, whom they saw as role models—as does the author. Although McGoogan discovered no single answer to why women have been drawn to primatology in the first place, it’s more important, she asserts, to acknowledge the ways that their discoveries and insights have decisively shaped the discipline as we know it today."
This gripping middle-grade adventure plunges readers deep into the heart of the Amazon rainforest, where three sisters must rely on their wits and each other to survive after a plane crash strands th...
Sizes for Kids Age 1-3
Dayna Martin
This book introduces basic sizes and develops early language skills using images of things that every kid should know. Vibrant colors and images are designed to attract the attention of babies and toddlers. This book will help children identify sizes before preschool.
Sizes for Toddlers
Kid First Development
Welcome to 'Sizes For Toddlers,' by Kid First Development. This book is perfect for babies and toddlers aged between 1-3 and is suitable for both boys and girls. The bright and simple designs on each page aim to teach your toddler the basic concepts of Size while also including a wide range of simpl
SLASHED BEAUTIES
a wealthy sea captain, Elizabeth is opening her own “genteel” establishment—”a sérail, no less”—offering “entertainment and fine company.” For half of what Eleanor earns “entertaining” rich men, Elizabeth will train, clothe, house, and feed her. Eleanor moves into Elizabeth’s opulently furnished King Street rooms, where she meets and develops an immediate affection for fellow new hire Emily. Needing capital, Elizabeth negotiates payment for the three of them to serve as models for wax anatomical Venuses designed to entice medical students through a local anatomist’s studio door. Meanwhile, in the present day, antiques dealer Alys acquires Elizabeth’s wax form, having already secured Eleanor’s and what remains of Emily’s. Preternaturally captivating on their own, legend has it that when united, the three “slashed beauties” assume human form, hunting and killing “any man who has dared to look at them lustfully.” Alys’ family has a “long connection” with the Venuses, and she knows it’s her destiny to destroy them\u003B however, certain diabolical forces will do whatever it takes to stop her. The first\u002Dperson, present\u002Dtense narration alternates between Eleanor and Alys, their stories informing each other while unfolding in tandem. Though the mechanics of the Venuses’ dark magic are at times confusingly vague, Rushby’s prose is lush and vivid, her characters are tragically complex, and Emily and Eleanor’s mutual devotion proves the perfect foil for the macabre tale’s more gruesome elements."
This chilling collection of horror stories reimagines classic fairy tales with a sharp, contemporary edge, delivering spine-tingling twists on familiar narratives. The author masterfully blends the c...
SLOW GODS
a star\u002Dspanning regime that purports to reward hard work with increased socioeconomic status, called Shine. In fact, those who cheat and lie get ahead—so long as they don’t get caught. When a godlike machine known as the Slow sends messengers to multiple star systems warning that they have approximately 100 years to prepare for a supernova event that will obliterate everything in its path, the corrupt leaders of Maw’s planet attempt to cover up the Slow’s warning, essentially sentencing their subjects to death. Amid the ensuing chaos, Maw is wrongfully arrested and sent off\u002Dworld to a labor camp. He volunteers to pilot a space\u002Djumping arcship, generally a short\u002Dlived job as most die shortly after interfacing with the ship’s navcomm systems. A jump goes wrong, and everyone on the ship is killed except Maw. Though completely unharmed, something is irrevocably changed deep within him\u003B he’s a copy of himself, “a monster made in the dark.” As the end of the world looms for billions of people, Maw sets out on a jaw\u002Ddropping journey of enlightenment by charging into the darkness of space and his altered mind. The character development isn’t particularly noteworthy, but adept worldbuilding, grand\u002Dscale storytelling, and philosophical speculation more than make up for it. Maw’s conversations with various characters and his thoughtful introspection about the seeming meaninglessness of it all will leave readers—somewhat surprisingly—invigorated: “We are the seeds of the forest, are we not? Where we fall, others may grow. So live…Before all is dust: live, and blaze bright.”"
This gripping YA fantasy introduces readers to a world where ancient deities move at a glacial pace, their consciousness unfolding over centuries while human civilizations rise and fall around them. ...
SMALL SCALE SINNERS
traditional Pakistani standards they are significant. In “Basic Training,” two world\u002Dweary sisters steal a young girl from the hospital where their mother is being treated and take her to a hellish place where homeless children are being trained for “the cause” by being randomly shot and learning to kill animals with little except their own bodies. “Children are shaped by the shape of their country,” the sisters muse, trying to excuse their behavior until a first\u002Dperson voice abruptly breaks through the “we” of the sisters’ communal voice: “I should not have to string these scenes up in front of you like this to help you understand that the word loss has a weight that cannot be borne.” Sohail takes measure of loss in story after story: about women deferring to men, about children living in the shadow of their parents’ mortality, about the burden of family and social expectations: “Everyone says women in this country are repressed,” says the daughter in “The Man Who Flew,” a woman in her 30s so frustrated by her obligations to her mother that she rebels in childish ways. “What came first, the mother or the repression?” But in other stories, like “The Park,” one of the collection’s standouts, mothers teach their daughters to be powerful, or at least not to hand over all their power to men. Sohail writes like a pointillist paints, and her stories, while emotionally heavy, lift from the page with humor and piquant details."
This gritty contemporary novel follows a group of teenagers navigating the treacherous landscape of high school social hierarchies, where seemingly minor moral compromises escalate into life-altering...
SMART YOGURT
variations for Greek, French, and Mediterranean yogurts. Adding fruits, vegetables, herbs, powders, and juices during the yogurt\u002Dmaking process results in unusual flavors like chocolate, grape, and carrot. A section about improving yogurt’s digestibility includes two methods for making lactose\u002Dfree yogurt and discusses extended fermentation. Deeper dives into tweaking homemade yogurt include diversifying the beneficial probiotic bacteria of yogurt and using plant\u002Dbased starters, and, surprisingly, sauerkraut. After explaining how dairy\u002Dfree “yogurts” sold in stores are actually “sour pudding that’s a yogurt substitute,” a method for making true dairy\u002Dfree yogurt using soy milk finishes the book. Shepard’s writing is welcoming to the novice yogurt\u002Dmaker. Veteran yogurt\u002Dmakers who want to up their game will appreciate the later chapters. The importance of experimentation is stressed and humorously demonstrated by the author’s own experiences: “My tests with roasted cashews and roasted peanuts, for example, wound up tasting awful.” Brand names cited throughout (for example, Bubbies sauerkraut) are helpful to source ingredients, but are not imperatives, and underscore that yogurt can be made with items easily found in most grocery stores. Uncredited color photographs throughout helpfully illustrate different methods, setups, and results. An extensive index rounds out this slim but thorough book that is a must for home yogurt making."
Yogurt is the quickest and simplest of all the fermented foods you can make at home -- or it SHOULD be. More recent methods tend to complicate the process or make it less efficient. "Smart Yogurt" strips away unnecessary steps and identifies the most practical equipment, so your prep takes no more t
SMILE
Raina Telgemeier
An autobiography in graphic novel format describes how the author lost two of her front teeth in an accident when she was twelve, and her subsequent struggles with various corrective dental techniques throughout adolescence.
Smoky Night
Eve Bunting
During a night of rioting, a young boy and his mother are forced to flee their apartment in this Caldecott Medal-winning book. Full color.
Snowbound Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
Four brave siblings were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! Join the Boxcar Children as they investigate the mystery of their snowbound cabin in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers. A sudden snowstorm traps the Aldens in a mountain cabin! The cab
Sociomateriality in Children with Typical and/or Atypical Development
Antonio Iannaccone
This academic text provides a comprehensive exploration of how children's development is fundamentally shaped by the dynamic interplay between their social interactions and the physical objects in th...
SOFTLY, AS I LEAVE YOU
Genre
This poignant novel explores the complex emotional landscape of terminal illness through the eyes of a teenager grappling with a parent's decline. The narrative balances raw honesty with moments of u...
Solve It! Sudoku Puzzle Book for Kids Ages 4-8
Lucky Lion Press
Looking for an idea how to teach your child logical thinking and deductive skills?Want to focus your kid's attention on screen-free activities? "Solve It! Sudoku Puzzle Book" is an ideal choice. 60 sudoku puzzles with children 4x4 size will provide many hours of fun for your little ones. On each pag
Solving the Puzzle of Your Add/ADHD Child
Laura J. Stevens
This text is the result of the author's research devoted to the needs of ADD and ADHD. It begins with a review of core concepts relating to the identification of biological factors. Helping a child with ADD or ADHD is like solving a jigsaw puzzle composed of many different pieces related to his beha
SON OF THE BORDERLANDS
Genre
This gritty contemporary western follows a young man grappling with his family's violent legacy along the Texas-Mexico border, where loyalty is tested and survival demands difficult choices. The narr...
Song and Dance Man
Karen Ackerman
A beautifully nostalgic picture book about one grandfather's younger days that shows you're only as old as you feel! "In this affectionate story, three children follow their grandfather up to the attic, where he pulls out his old bowler hat, gold-tipped cane, and his tap shoes. Grandpa once danced o
SOUL MACHINE
MCorp’s charismatic leader, Maya, but when she gets in trouble, she’s rescued by members of the Nuspiritualist resistance group led by healer Persie. The efficient use of dialogue, especially on pages with large numbers of small panels, demonstrates the care Globerman puts into each composition. Determined to find her own path in life, Chloe eventually rejects both the self\u002Dproclaimed “girlboss” Maya and naturalist ideologue Persie. Her journey takes a particularly affecting turn during a dream sequence in which she navigates a surreal game show in search of her mother. The science behind breth and Digibreth is never fully explained, but the abstract metaphysics are a feature not a bug, inviting readers to interpret the story in ways that have “no wrong answers.” Globerman uses a strikingly different monochromatic palette for each setting, including greens, blues, pinks, and yellows, lending a distinct feel to each leg of Chloe’s (and readers’) journey. "
This gripping science fiction novel explores the dangerous intersection of artificial intelligence and human consciousness, plunging readers into a near-future world where technology threatens to era...
SPACE CASE THE GRAPHIC NOVEL
Genre
This graphic novel adaptation brings space camp adventures to life with vibrant illustrations and witty dialogue that will immediately hook middle-grade readers. The story follows a group of young as...
SPACE VAULT
locals, but by top government officials and powerful oligarchs. This opening storyline offers a glimpse into the book’s near\u002Dfuture world, which is dependent on the genetic modification of plants. In Iowa, Shiko Tanaka, born in a rotating space habitat and sent to Earth for his first job with GLOSCOM, an agricultural science company, soon learns his employer’s practices contribute to “environmental degradation, loss of biodiversity, and socioeconomic inequalities in access to nutritious food.” Shiko starts investigating GLOSCOM’s possibly nefarious interest in planet Earth, which leads him to Lagos and NIPAH. Meanwhile, far above Earth, the Tritans, a High Council of aliens on a spaceship whose home planet is dying, must revive their planet or move to another one. They send out probes for suitable new homelands and find Earth promising. After all, the blue planet’s levels of pollution mean it will soon be uninhabitable for humans, but the land is still productive despite its many barren patches. The Tritans might also steal seeds from the seed vault, whose bioengineered plants may help restore their ailing planet. Teagan Ward, the lead, doesn’t appear until later in novel, when she’s giving birth to her baby, Diana, in California. The genetic modifications Teagan underwent in lunar prison also prepared her body for Diana, “a species designed for survival beyond Earth” with “enhanced cognitive processing, superior cellular regeneration, and resistance to radiation and extreme conditions.” From there, the disparate story lines quickly converge as Clift ramps up the action, showcasing his deftness at building suspense: “The sound grew louder, like the steady hum of machinery, blending with the rustle of the grove’s leaves. It was almost hypnotic, yet unnerving.” If the story’s scope and large cast occasionally overwhelm readers, mesmerizing worldbuilding and Teagan’s likability keep it from spinning out of control."
This action-packed science fiction adventure launches readers into a high-stakes mission to protect the galaxy's most valuable artifacts from a ruthless corporate empire. The narrative follows a dari...
SPECTRUM
anti\u002Dglobalization protesters in 1999, where teen runaway Melody Parker meets Echo, an androgynous, glam vision in spiky blond hair, white pinstripe jumpsuit with red\u002Dorange accessories, and blue lipstick and nail polish. Echo explains that Melody is actually an eons\u002Dold, reincarnating demiurge destined to settle a celestial war by restoring the primordial music of the universe. Sensing that Echo and her space\u002Dsuited minions are bent on destruction, Melody leaps off a radio tower, sprouts cicada wings, flies to Los Angeles, and meets record\u002Dshop owner Ada Latimer, whose long\u002Dlost father, Leon, a bassist in the band The Opticks, plays a murky role in the Melody\u002DEcho conflict. Fleeing Echo, Melody and Ada travel to 1936 New Orleans, where the narrative follows a noirish subplot about a love affair between a photographer and a married woman. Melody and Ada then chug off on a magical train called Glory, which is steered by songs. Ada takes a turn as a punk\u002Drock chanteuse while Melody confronts George Parker, a tweedy record producer who claims to have created her as an immortal weapon against the abyss. Melody and Ada reunite and find the dementia\u002Dstricken Leon on his deathbed—but so does Echo, now a 1,000\u002Dfoot\u002Dtall colossus\u003B she vows “to kill the infernal fridge buzz of existence” unless Ada can divine from Leon the song that will defeat her. Quinn’s kaleidoscopic narrative verges on incoherence, but the characters—especially the brassy Echo—are magnetic, and the dialogue is ardent and lyrical in its odes to the creative spirit. (“The only way to achieve transcendence is to risk madness.”) Chisholm’s artwork nicely balances throbbing color, psychedelic ambiance and off\u002Dkilter perspectives with kitchen\u002Dsink realism in quieter scenes depicting Ada’s childhood. The result is a compelling blend of tuneful mysticism and eye\u002Dpopping visuals."
This vibrant exploration of color theory and light physics transforms abstract scientific concepts into a visual feast for young minds, using stunning illustrations to demonstrate how prisms work and...
Spy Fox and Agent Feathers
Dermot O’Leary
Can a crafty fox and a genius chicken complete an epic rescue mission... without one of them getting eaten? A funny action-adventure story from bestselling children's author Dermot O'Leary, with glorious illustrations from Claire Powell. Charles Redfearn is one of Britain's very best spies. He's das
Stand Up to Bullying!
Phyllis Kaufman Goodstein
Who has the most power to stop and prevent bullying? Teachers? Parents? The Principal of the Universe? No, no, and no way! When it comes to changing bullying behavior, nobody has more power than upstanders--all the people who see bullying or know it’s happening...and decide to do something about it.
STARLIGHT AND CINNAMON
a lovely woman costumed as Mulan. Mulan, who’s actually Cinnamon Cheung, a counselor for stressed\u002Dout tech workers, is just as taken with Daphne, who, in a moon costume, reminds Cinnamon of starlight, “All sharp, bright shards piercing the depths of night.” Unfortunately, the nascent romance derails when a home security camera reveals that just before Cinnamon got doxxed, Daphne logged onto her computer uninvited. Burned in a previous relationship and aware that the Redgrave and Cheung families are business rivals, Cinnamon suspects the worst. But Daphne isn’t ready to give up, embarking on a risky venture that she hopes will prove her innocence. In Spears’ romance, every character, even minor ones, overflows with personality. Security expert Brad is a pretend himbo who dresses up like Thor every year. Androgynous Clarissa, Daphne’s boss, had “never outgrown their ‘Matrix’ phase.” Even Coco, the kidnapped chimp, charms, “cooing…like an old woman excited to take a field trip out of the nursing home.” In Spears’ telling, San Francisco in 2015 is an exciting time and place to be. The Supreme Court is set to rule on gay marriage, and there’s an upcoming Pride parade to get excited about. Everyone parties at The Intermittent, a building in the Castro district, that’s a “a beacon of joy.” The book, lighthearted and witty, uses frothy dialogue that continually entertains (even when the characters text), yet the serious subplot of workplace and online harassment unfolds seamlessly. Best of all, the romance feels sweet and fresh."
This enchanting middle-grade novel weaves together themes of family secrets, magical realism, and intergenerational storytelling as a young protagonist discovers her grandmother's mysterious past thr...
STARLIGHT AND MOONSHINE
Hannah’s death: her husband, James\u003B her adult children, Mary, Colleen, and Jack\u003B and her sister\u002Din\u002Dlaw, Adelaide. Jack seems to be the favorite among everyone in the family: “It’s not right to love one more than the others, but all mothers do really, no matter what they say,” Hannah says in a flashback of sorts. Addy imagines him a “leading actor in a movie,” but he spends his days cleaning the surgical intensive care unit at a local hospital, which is viewed as a waste of his talents. He spends his evenings napping, seemingly waiting for his grief to pass. Colleen, the middle child, is an aspiring chef working as a bank teller to save money for culinary school. Her mother’s death affects her the most traditionally, and she spends the days after the tragedy crying relentlessly. Mary, the eldest, yearns for the body of her new fling, Roman, wanting to be anywhere but home. James spends his days and nights avoiding his children, seemingly too stricken with grief to interact with his family. James’ sister Addy lacks empathy, failing to understand why so much has changed in the aftermath of Hannah’s death. “And then she starts with the waterworks again, feeling sorry for herself like she’s the only one ever lost a mother,” she thinks harshly about Colleen. Each character is united in free fall, searching for whatever’s next, linked by a sadness that’s nearly palpable."
This vibrant collection of bedtime poetry weaves together celestial imagery and gentle rhythms to create the perfect literary lullaby for young readers. Each verse explores the magic of nighttime, fr...
Starting Strong Empowering Young Children in the Digital Age
OECD
Digitalisation is transforming education as well as social and economic life, with implications for childhood. Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC), with its immense potential to shape children’s early development, learning and well-being, can play a major role in addressing the opportunities a
Starting with Alice
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
This is where it all started! Eight-year-old Alice McKinley wants pierced ears, really long hair, a pet, and, most of all, a mother. Oh, and some friends would be nice. As the new girl in third grade, Alice doesn't know a single person in Takoma Park, Maryland, except for her next-door neighbor Dona
Stealing Snow
Danielle Paige
Seventeen-year-old Snow escapes a mental hospital by racing into the woods where she finds herself in icy Algid--her true home--with witches, thieves, an alluring boy named Kai, and she discovers her royal lineage.
STEM Baby: Engineering
Dana Goldberg
"Babies and toddlers have play down to a science."-- Back cover.
STEM Like a Girl
Sarah Foster
STEM Like a Girl empowers girls, 8-12, with the knowledge and confidence to become future problem solvers and leaders in the scientific world and beyond. This fully illustrated and photographic book profiles 35 inspiring girls and offers 15 hands-on, STEM-based experiments that they can do at home.
Sticker Book 2-In-1 Activity Book for Toddlers
Kensington Press
A fantastic 2-in-1 activity book by Kensington Press for collecting stickers and coloring, if you like candy you'll love this book! Packed with 30 pages of entertainment including 14 beautifully illustrated candy themed pages for stickers. Have fun creating your own magical worlds by placing sticker
STITCH HEAD
town, in the form of a sinister, scheming ringleader named Fulbert, who’s seeking new additions to his Traveling Carnival of Unnatural Wonders. After years of being ignored by his master, Stitch Head is eager to run away and join Fulbert’s coterie—but the mustachioed man has something more dastardly in mind. The setting is comedically cinematic, with a shadowy, outsize castle, endless haunted hallways, and a richly kitschy mad scientist’s laboratory. The professor’s crew of creations inhabiting the castle are colorful and imaginative—bat\u002Dwinged brains, alienlike blobs, and furry and feathered beasties. Based on Bass and Williamson’s chapter\u002Dbook series, this graphic novel adaptation benefits beautifully from the addition of the visual element—a gleeful stylistic echo of Tim Burton’s 1990s work in particular. All human and humanlike characters are pale\u002Dskinned."
This darkly humorous gothic adventure follows a mad scientist's first creation as he navigates the eerie halls of Castle Grotteskew, where bizarre experiments and monstrous companions lurk around eve...
STOLEN HISTORIES
Nuru, an ancient shapeshifter from a hidden colony, who asks them to retrieve a stolen artifact hidden in the Empire\u002Dcontrolled Archive—an ethereal realm of lost knowledge. What begins as a job for hire unfolds into a layered journey involving magic, politics, and mythic lore. Michaels crafts a vivid world where elemental magic hums through every object and ritual, and where ambient power bleeds into city streets and backroom deals. The friendship between Amari and Taliya is the novel’s emotional heart—equal parts banter, strategy, and fierce loyalty. Both characters are well developed with clear voices and complementary strengths that balance action with emotional nuance. The prose is rich and often lyrical, particularly in the worldbuilding: Castor pulses with life, from the haunted Kiyoshi Crater to floating market districts and magically enhanced restaurants: “In the Upper District, the ambient magic is a touch calmer and flows around her like a fast\u002Dmoving stream.” The magic system—based in singing, runes, and time manipulation—feels both unique and intuitive, integrated naturally into daily life. Although the novel features frequent exposition and a large cast of minor characters, it remains grounded in Amari and Taliya’s dynamic, making even the slower\u002Dpaced chapters feel purposeful. By the end, the story sets the stage for even more expansive world\u002Dsaving adventures."
This powerful work of investigative nonfiction uncovers suppressed narratives and forgotten voices from across the globe, piecing together a compelling alternative history that challenges conventiona...
Storybook Art
MaryAnn F. Kohl
"Storybook Art" is the long awaited literacy connection to art with 100 easy art activities inspired by 100 great picture book illustrators and their award-winning books -- both favorite classics and classics to be. Each activity has a personal quote by the illustrator, a child-sketched portrait, cl
STORYTELLER
Genre
This collection of critical reviews offers young readers and aspiring writers an insider's perspective on what makes literature compelling, examining narrative techniques, character development, and ...
Strega Nona Takes a Vacation
Tomie dePaola
It has been a long time since Strega Nona had a vacation. At night she dreams she's at her Grandma Concetta's little house by the seashore. During the day she hears Grandma Concetta's voice saying, "Vieni, Nonalina, come." Soon even Big Anthony notices that Strega Nona is distracted--she gives the M
STRONG GROUND
Wambach. Sometimes these chapters transcribe interviews, such as one with Fifth Dimensional Leadership creator Ginny Clarke, interrupted by descriptions of Brown’s psychological reactions. (“Big pause while Ginny watches me get reflective and more emotional than I thought I would.”) More often, they simply quote, paraphrase, or condense long swathes of the various authors’ books, without much explication, critical questioning, or refinement of the ideas. She also throws in, seemingly at random, poems by authors including David Whyte and Clint Smith. Sports analogies abound, whether it’s Brown recounting in detail what she learned from her physical therapist while recovering from an excruciating pickleball injury (“Use your mind and your body, Brown”) or transferring the theory of “pocket presence” from football to the boardroom. Readers who are not occupants of what Brown calls “the C\u002Dsuites” are not likely to find much of value here. Most of her assertions are so amorphous that it’s hard to argue with them. But they’re also so abstract that it’s difficult to imagine how to put them into action."
This action-packed survival adventure follows a group of teens who must rely on their wits and each other when a catastrophic earthquake strands them in the wilderness. The narrative masterfully buil...
Subtle Knife
Philip Pullman
This second volume in the His Dark Materials trilogy starts off at a heart-thumping pace and never slows down." Ages 12-up. There's a young hero--from our world--who is a match for Lyra Silvertongue and whose destiny is every bit as shattering. Like Lyra, Will Parry has spent his childhood playing g
SUDDENLY LIGHT
Canadian author Dunic is a story collection centered on people who get tripped up while just trying to go about their lives." />
This luminous collection of poetry explores the sudden moments of clarity and transformation that illuminate our lives, offering young readers a gateway to understanding complex emotions through acce...
Sudoku For Children
Novedog Puzzles
Sudoku For Children Sudoku puzzle is fun activity book that promotes logical thinking, improve their memory, inferior reasoning, decision making, the link between actions and results, developing better cognition and teaching attention to the detail. This game might is the way to develop your child's
Sudoku Puzzle Book For Kids Ages 8-12
Kroadmap Press House
SUDOKU PUZZLES BOOK FOR KIDS There are 235 easy Sudoku puzzles in this book for children to start at a young age and for any beginner. Answers are also provided in this book, so you never have to worry about not able to get the correct answers. Start training your child's brain early with Sudoku puz
SUGAR SHACK
Genre
This vibrant picture book transports young readers to the heart of a bustling maple sugar farm, capturing the entire process from tapping the trees to pouring the sweet, sticky syrup. The narrative f...
SUMMER PEOPLE
tragedy\u003B and various “summer people” renting out the next\u002Ddoor cottage, such as teenager Bree, whose interactions with locals have disastrous consequences. By novel’s end, Catharine follows through on a promise to a special person in her life. This latest novel by Finigan may remind readers of such short story cycles as Sherwood Anderson’s classic Winesburg, Ohio (1919) and Elizabeth Strout’s Olive Kitteridge (2008), given its sweeping presentation of several characters in a small town. The narrative explores their relationships to one another in ways that are sometimes\u002Dglancing but often profound. Catharine, Tom, and Toby receive the most attention, but Finigan’s chapter on Bree, and her return later in the novel, allows for a striking demonstration of how one person’s actions can resonate across several lives. The book’s most effective element, though, is its heartbreaking portrayal of mental illness. Catharine believes that Tom is brilliant, as do his awful parents (portrayed in several memorably chilling scenes), and he experiences periods of “whirlwind of hope and possibility,” then increasingly wonders “how long he could stave off what he knew would follow. Each descent worse than the last.” A scene in which Tom holds Toby aloft as a child, during a Christmas Revels dance, serves as a well\u002Ddrawn example of how Tom’s exuberance has a dangerous edge\u003B so, too, do some of his worrying musings: “More and more his thoughts seemed to wander to the borderline, the edge of the beyond. What was out there?” His loved ones’ uncertainty about him, and his intentions, becomes a fitting element of this cross\u002Dcutting story, which effectively examines the wide\u002Dranging impact of individual actions."
This compelling novel explores the complex dynamics of a wealthy family's summer community, where the arrival of an unexpected visitor disrupts the carefully maintained social order and exposes long-...
SUPER BOBA CAFÉ
Hamada’s attractive color palette, heighten the humorous and heartfelt moments. Fascinating facts about San Francisco’s history are woven into the monster’s story. The previous book established that Aria is Taiwanese and Indian American. The ending tantalizingly sets the stage for the next series entry."
This vibrant graphic novel serves up a delightful blend of supernatural mystery and bubble tea, following a young teen who discovers her family's boba shop holds magical secrets. The story bubbles ov...
Super Duper Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook (Pokémon)
Scholastic
The latest edition of the bestselling Super Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook is here -- and it includes all-new Pokemon! With 640 color pages and info on more than 1,000 Pokemon, this is a must-have for Pokemon fans of all ages. Gotta catch 'em all! This revised and updated edition of the mega-bestse
SUPER NATURAL
recycling their waste products. Turtles in Canada pass months on the bottom of frozen ponds without breathing. Wood frogs in Alaska freeze solid throughout the winter. Beetles and ground squirrels in Alaska survive these months but never freeze. Using antifreeze proteins and cryoprotectants, they “supercool”—their body fluids remain liquid despite temperatures far below zero. Under Antarctic ice, fish and other sea life thrive under subzero conditions. Few natural history writers fail to warn that global warming threatens a mass extinction in these waters, and Riley too sounds the alarm. Saving “extremophiles” for later pages, he delivers vivid descriptions of spectacularly normal or amazingly grotesque creatures that live in boiling hot springs, poisonous mine wastes, the stratosphere, deep inside the earth’s crust, or miles down at the bottom of the ocean. It turns out that life itself may have originally been an extremophile that appeared almost four billion years ago on a planet without oxygen and survived on heat and toxic chemicals generated deep in the ocean as the earth’s tectonic plates pulled apart, freeing superheated magma below to mix with seawater above."
This vibrant exploration of the natural world reveals the extraordinary science behind everyday phenomena, transforming ordinary observations into captivating discoveries. Young readers will uncover ...
SUPER VISIBLE
Genre
This vibrant picture book offers an empowering exploration of identity and self-expression for young readers navigating the complexities of growing up. Through its compelling narrative and striking i...
Superhero For a Day - Early Reader - Children's Picture Books
Bella Wilson
Superhero For a Day - Early Reader - Children's Picture Books
SUPERPERFORMANCE
staying focused on the things that matter, the resources at hand, and the time available rather than getting bogged down paying disproportionate amounts of attention to issues offering far less return on the time invested. He effectively illuminates these discussions with charts, illustrations, and a collection of endnotes for further reading. Some of the author’s precepts remain untenably vague even after elaboration, and he’s prone to some of the nonsense\u002Dspeak that tends to fill business books: “It’s not how you can walk the walk or how you can talk the talk. It’s how you can walk the talk.” Fortunately, Pesansky’s energetic optimism makes up for this at every turn\u003B he ultimately comes across as the kind of HR development coach you wish your company had."
This guide to peak performance psychology offers young adults practical strategies for developing mental toughness, building resilience, and achieving their personal best in academics, sports, and cr...
SURVIVING PARIS
2020, she was in her fifth apartment. But her biggest challenge was medical. In 2018, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. The title Davis chose for her memoir refers to physical as well as emotional survival: nine surgical procedures over five years in a health care system that made her feel unheard, “dragged along without agency over my body, my health,” she writes. After a mastectomy, reconstruction, and removal of lymph nodes, impending chemotherapy and radiation finally incited her to speak up. Fearing that chemotherapy would compromise her fertility, she insisted on freezing her eggs. Davis also writes about dating and forging a sense of community as a Black woman in a new culture. “Living in France,” she notes, “I’d had my fair share of ‘Was this person racist to me or just rude?’—even more than I did in the US.” Still, she has persisted, determined to survive and thrive in a place she has grown to love."
This gripping young adult novel plunges readers into the chaotic aftermath of a devastating earthquake that levels the City of Light, following a group of international teens who must navigate collap...
Susan B. Anthony (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1/Co-Reader)
Kitson Jazynka
Meet one of the most important figures in women's and U.S. history. Just in time for the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment giving U.S. women the right to vote, learn about Susan B. Anthony's remarkable life, from her childhood to her groundbreaking work. National Geographic Kids Readers have b
SWALLOWS
Genre
This beautifully crafted nature guide offers young readers an intimate look into the world of swallows, exploring their migration patterns, nesting behaviors, and remarkable aerial acrobatics. Throug...
Sweet Dreams, My Love (Dutch English Bilingual Children's Book)
Shelley Admont
Dutch English Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids learning English or Dutch as their second language. Alice doesn't want to go to sleep. Mom calms her down by reminding her of all the things they did together that evening.
Sweet Dreams, My Love (English Hebrew Bilingual Children's Book)
Shelley Admont
English Hebrew Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids learning English or Hebrew as their second language. Alice doesn't want to go to sleep. Mom calms her down by reminding her of all the things they did together that evening.
Sweet Dreams, My Love (French English Bilingual Children's Book)
Shelley Admont
This gentle bilingual story offers a soothing bedtime routine while introducing basic French vocabulary through parallel English and French text. The narrative follows a mother helping her child prep...
Sweet Dreams, My Love (Hungarian English Bilingual Children's Book)
Shelley Admont
Hungarian English Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids learning English or Hungarian as their second language. Alice doesn't want to go to sleep. Mom calms her down by reminding her of all the things they did together that evening.
Sweet Dreams, My Love (Romanian English Bilingual Children's Book)
Shelley Admont
Romanian English Bilingual Book. Perfect for kids studying English or Romanian as their second language. Alice doesn't want to go to sleep. Mom calms her down by reminding her of all the things they did together that evening.
Sweet Dreams, My Love (Turkish English Bilingual Children's Book)
Shelley Admont
Turkish English Bilingual book. Perfect for kids learning English or Turkish as their second language. Alice doesn't want to go to sleep. Mom calms her down by reminding her of all the things they did together that evening.
SWITCHEROO
two brilliant but eccentric scientists who desperately wanted offspring only to disappear from their lives several years later, leaving them in the care of a radio newscaster they know as Aunt Margie. So it’s no coincidence that Fran and Ken have made a specialty of helping adoptees reconnect with their birth families. Austin Cobb, who’s on the autism spectrum, doesn’t exactly want to reconnect with his birth parents\u003B instead, he wants Fran and Ken to carry out the very specific mission of finding out whether they gave him up because of his autism. But Austin’s adoption is shrouded in mystery, and even Fran’s long\u002Destablished connections in the child welfare world can’t give her a line on who Austin’s parents were, much less why they surrendered him. The case gets curiouser and curiouser as Fran finds that a woman who might have been Austin’s mother was murdered and her husband disappeared. Add Fran and Ken’s parents’ eternal nemesis, Malcolm X. Mitchell, to the mix, and you have the kind of freewheeling nightmare only Copperman could concoct. It’s not clear whether it’s a family saga, a science\u002Dfiction tale, a murder mystery, or a love story. Even Fran and her maybe\u002Dboyfriend, NYPD Det. Richard Mankiewicz, are unclear about the latter."
This clever counting book offers young readers a delightful twist on number recognition through its engaging switcheroo concept, where familiar objects transform into unexpected items with each turn ...
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
William Steig
The charming Caldecott Medal–winning story about a magic pebble that makes wishes come true is now available as an adorable Classic Board Book! When Sylvester finds a magic pebble that will grant any wish, he can’t believe his luck! But after an unexpected scare on the way home, Sylvester makes a wi
SYNAP
Shiloh’s father, Director Raguel, oversees each new robot\u002Doperating “Driver.” Shiloh, like others before them, uses something called the Axon Connection to power the machine (or try to), but that link weakens or goes away entirely when Drivers reach the age of 25 (“Your connection is strongest before your brain finishes developing”). So, Synap must continually train new Drivers, like Shiloh’s sister Angeline, Driver Six. In the virtual reality–like Axon, Shiloh keeps seeing images of Vivian, Synap’s very first Driver. If these are just memories, how is Vivian interacting with Shiloh? Meanwhile, Earth anticipates a visitor from the sky—perhaps an alien race that wants its machine back. Moses’ story is jampacked with goodies, including dynamic characters and a vivid backstory. Readers are treated to such unforgettable scenes as Angeline in a submersible deep in the Pacific Ocean and Vanessa (another former Driver) leading a team of armed soldiers on a mission in Xinjiang. Relationships fuel the narrative of this graphic novel as Synap’s Lynne Seti actively trains Shiloh, and Angeline and Vanessa appear to have a falling out. The action and mystery pick up as the story progresses and readers learn more about the mysterious Vivian (and an even more enigmatic glowing figure that suddenly emerges). Everything leads to a stellar cliffhanger that will surely leave readers eagerly awaiting further installments. Giannini’s sleek artwork outfits the diverse cast with chicness, from the stylish Synap uniforms to Vanessa’s eyebrow slits to Vivian’s lilac hair."
This innovative guide to brain science and neural pathways offers young readers a fascinating journey into the workings of the human mind, exploring how thoughts form and memories are created through...
Tabbed Board Books: My First Playtime
DK
My First Playtime: Let's Get Busy! is filled with familiar playthings that toddlers will love to look at. This book has bright, busy activity-themed spreads, including: Cuddly Toys, Play House, Busy Town, On the Farm, Choo-Choo!, In the Yard, Let's Build!, Let's Go! Music Time, Let's Sort and Stack!
Tales of Love, Family and Greed
Baby Professor
Did you know that in Greek Mythology, there are also stories of love, family and greed? The stories are quite reflective of how mortals, like you, live your life. The difference is that Greek myths try to link natural phenomena to the gods’ emotions and personal struggles. In this ebook, you will le
TALES OF MILITANT CHEMISTRY
Genre
This provocative collection of chemical warfare narratives blends scientific precision with military history, offering young readers a sobering look at how chemistry has shaped modern conflict. The s...
Talking with Children and Young People about Death and Dying
Mary Turner
Talking with Children and Young People about Death and Dying is a workbook specifically designed for adults who are helping children who have suffered bereavement. Used as a basis for opening discussions the text is an effective medium for helping children and young people to communicate and underst
TALL WATER
Genre
This compelling coming-of-age novel plunges readers into the turbulent world of a teenager navigating the treacherous currents of high school, family secrets, and first love. The narrative flows with...
Talons of Power (Wings of Fire #9)
Tui T. Sutherland
The New York Times and USA Today bestselling series soars to even greater heights with a new prophecy and five new dragonets ready to claim their destiny! The war is over. The false prophecy has been fulfilled. But the dragonets still have enemies. A dark evil, buried for centuries, is stirring.And
Talons of Power: A Graphic Novel (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #9)
Tui T. Sutherland
The graphic novel adaptations of the #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series continue to set the world on fire! For every villain, there is a hero ... Turtle isn't one of the heroes he reads about in stories. If he were, he'd use his animus powers to help Pyrrhia -- instead of keeping his
Tassajara Stories
Shunryu Suzuki, the abbot of the San Francisco Zen Center, and subsequently witnessed a revolving door of people looking for inspiration, enlightenment, or simply an alternative way of living for a while. The author walks readers through the minutiae of daily life at the monastery, which included a “complex oryoki eating ritual and chanting, which dragged the meal out to an hour with little time for the actual eating.” He also recalls various anecdotes and visitors, explaining different phrases and terminology along the way (“Kobun wore a black monastic work outfit he called samue. Samu was monastic work and ‘e’ meant clothes”). While the stories largely unfold chronologically, there is no particular thread to connect them other than their shared time and place. Chadwick uses short, choppy sentences with minimal adornment, creating a strange sense of monotony—but one that is occasionally broken up by a beautiful description of nature or a particularly memorable event. One such highlight is when the poets Allen Ginsberg, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, and Daniel Moore came to meditate, read verse, sing, and chant mantras. This performance sparks what is surely one of the more delightfully bizarre sentences ever written: “Ginsberg played his harmonium with Ferlinghetti and Moore on Chinese horn and Hindu bells.” Surprisingly (and a bit disappointingly), the book’s focus consistently remains on the physical details of Tassajara and the everyday actions of its inhabitants, with very little personal or spiritual introspection. Still, the thorough and enlightening work achieves its ultimate goal of being an “oral history” by providing unparalleled access to daily life in a remarkable time and place."
This counting book offers young learners a vibrant journey through numbers with engaging illustrations and clever rhymes that make early math concepts accessible and fun. Each page introduces a new n...
Teach Your Kids to Code
Bryson Payne
Teach Your Kids to Code is a parent's and teacher's guide to teaching kids basic programming and problem solving using Python, the powerful language used in college courses and by tech companies like Google and IBM. Step-by-step explanations will have kids learning computational thinking right away,
Teaching Children
Diane D. Lopez
An excellent educational approach which naturally integrates a Christian world view and scriptural principles, "Teaching Children" draws on noted English educator Charlotte Mason and the Child-Light approach to learning. Child-Light puts children in touch with fine literature and teaches them throug
Teaching Children Memory Verses
Mary J. Davis
Help kids put God's Word into their hearts and minds with these activities. Each book includes a variety of projects that take kids through the Old and New Testaments. Kids will memorize Scripture and learn Bible stories as they participate in fun activities and crafts that reinforce God's Word!
Teaching Children to be Literate
Anthony V. Manzo
Prepares teachers for careers in literacy education, emphasizing the role of literacy education in promoting the spirit of democratic life. Chapters on the reading process, teacher empowerment, teaching approaches, higher order literacy, content area reading, and literacy provisions for children wit
Teaching Children to Pray
Mary Davis
Through the use of cut, color, and paste projects, children will learn about the various types of prayer to help them begin and grow their own dynamic prayer life. Complete lesson plans are included.
Teaching Equity through Children’s Literature in Undergraduate Classrooms
Gayatri Devi
Children's literature has been taught in undergraduate classrooms since the mid-1960s and has grown to become a staple of English literature, library science, and education programs. Children's literature classes are typically among the most popular course offerings at any institution. It is easy to
Teaching Young Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders to Learn
Liz Hannah
This wide-ranging, well-illustrated book offers all kinds of tried and tested strategies to help young people with autistic spectrum disorders develop and learn. Designed to be a really practical guide for nursery nurses, teachers and support staff in mainstream schools, as well as parents, the guid
TECH
striking statistics. Despite the focus on startup success, 4% of IPOs fail. Alexandre notes that “a startup is less an organization than an ethos” embedded in an “innovation\u002Dfocused culture.” Although his research includes nearly 150 interviews and a survey, the book isn’t centered on well\u002Dknown tech leaders—and many respondents chose to remain anonymous. The perspectives of workers, hiring managers, and entrepreneurs reveal a deeply secretive work environment governed by nondisclosure agreements. While organizational size—whether a nimble startup or a more established firm—clearly influences workplace culture and the practice of programming or entrepreneurship, Alexandre largely sidesteps this distinction. He embarks on a side quest into the history and culture of Burning Man, the desert festival that has significantly influenced the tech world. Nevertheless, academics and seasoned insiders will find new perspectives in studying this intricate ecosystem of blended work and leisure—a place and a culture that has created technologies with an outsize impact on our lives."
This comprehensive guide to modern technology offers young readers an accessible entry point into understanding the digital world that shapes their daily lives, covering everything from basic coding ...
TED'S TALES THREE
a bunch of tentacles rather than legs.” What their actions might mean for humanity’s future is an unanswered question. In “Cured,” a narrator with a rare blood type is the subject of a future, experimental plague treatment from helpful extraterrestrials with unforeseen side effects. In “Treestones,” a virtuous young pioneer\u002Dsettler couple in the 1880s do a good turn to a Kiowa shaman, who rewards them with practically eternal life. However, the couple must deal with the fallout of remaining conspicuously unchanged. The more earthbound stories include “The Bread Problem,” in which a young Italian American proudly takes charge of the family bread\u002Dbaking business but resorts to extreme measures when faced with a mob shakedown. A similar gangland background appears in “Funny You Should Ask,” in which a former wise guy thinks, mistakenly, that he’s gotten out of the syndicate without repercussions. The narrator of “From Head to Toe,” meanwhile, escapes dire peril on a wilderness hike but is exhilarated, not traumatized, by the experience. “Making a Difference” follows the routine of a military sniper who’s recruited for the war on drugs. Not all the tales feature such deadly dramatics\u003B the protagonist of “Wound Up,” for instance, gains self\u002Dconfidence by being thrust into the unplanned role of opening for a rock band who’s late in setting up. The author calls his oeuvre “books to read before bed for grownups” though not in the bawdy sense, but rather in the notion of uncomplicated, nongraphic, plainspoken narratives that wrap up in a minimum of pages. A few of the pieces, such as “Test Day” and “Red Hot,” intriguingly have the mien of the story genre known as the conte cruel, in which nasty conclusions await main characters who don’t really seem to deserve such terrible fates. However, most of these stories in this collection don’t seem to aspire to O. Henry\u002Dstyle head\u002Dspinning twists\u003B indeed, many of them bring down the curtain as early as possible, at the point at which the reader realizes what the plot is. In the stories in the horror/SF/fantasy vein, Delgrosso most recalls an unsung and prolific short\u002Dstory master of yesteryear: William Sambrot, who was anthologized only once, in 1963’s Island of Fear and Other Science Fiction Stories, but is worth seeking out. Other works feel like flash fiction—workshop\u002Ddeveloped, bite\u002Dsized pieces—and they generally come across as the types of tale that used to fill up fiction pages when popular family magazines like The Saturday Evening Post were newsstand mainstays."
This collection of short fiction delivers a satisfying variety of speculative and contemporary tales, from alien encounters and magical curses to gritty mob dramas and wilderness survival. The storie...
Ten Apples Up on Top
Seuss
Learn to count with a dog, a lion and a tiger, as they show off and have fun! Following the crazy antics of a lion, a dog and a tiger as they show off how many apples they can balance on their heads - and learn to count at the same time!A classic Dr. Seuss title, illustrated by the wonderful Roy McK
Terrier
Tamora Pierce
When sixteen-year-old Beka becomes "Puppy" to a pair of "Dogs," as the Provost's Guards are called, she uses her police training, natural abilities, and a touch of magic to help them solve the case of a murdered baby in Tortall's Lower City.
Texas Tomboy
Lois Lenski
DIVDIVThe entire ranch is thirsty—will the rains ever come? /divDIVTomboy Charlie loves the ranch and the outdoors, especially now that she has a horse of her own and can ride like a true cowboy. She doesn’t understand why her mother keeps after her to help out in the house, too. But ranch life is h
Thanksgiving/Acción de Gracias
Bonnie Hinman
Americans love Thanksgiving, and they celebrate it with gusto. Many American families watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, eat too much turkey, and after dinner collapse in front of the television to watch football. Most Americans don’t know that thanksgivings were celebrated long before the Pi
THAT DEVIL, AMBITION
Genre
This gripping exploration of ambition's double-edged sword follows a protagonist's relentless climb to the top, only to confront the moral compromises and personal costs incurred along the way. The n...
That Is Not a Good Idea!
Mo Willems
A surprising lesson about the importance of listening to one's inner gosling ensues when a very hungry fox issues a dinner invitation to a very plump goose. By the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! 200,000 first printing.
THE 1929 KELSEY QUILTERS
22 additional unsewn blocks, was discovered by the author’s family in the estate of her husband’s aunt in 2018. In tracing the mysterious origins of the quilt—both sewn and unsewn blocks featured the same eight\u002Dpoint star pattern, but with a different name embroidered on each—the narrative puts together lost pieces of both Hamberlin’s extended family history and that of an entire Southern community of families belonging to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter\u002DDay Saints. The quilt, as the author learned, was made by a tight\u002Dknit group of women who lived in the Mormon community of Kelsey, Texas. While now a ghost town, at the turn of the 20th century Kelsey served as a haven for Mormon converts from the religiously oppressive South. (Even after the church banned polygamy, which was used by its opponents as justification for their persecution, its members continued to be met with hostility.) Exploring the lives of the women who worked on the quilt in 1929, this work uncovers a rich history of Kelsey’s town life, from its public school staffed by Mormon missionaries to its stores, farms, and mills built by the faithful. The text is at times hagiographic, written by a believer in the church’s teachings (the study of Kelsey, Hamberlin notes, “has strengthened [her] testimony of [her] Savior and the Atonement”), which may not resonate with those from different faith traditions. The study nevertheless draws on an impressive array of primary sources—from family oral histories to archival materials—to paint a vibrant portrait of life in Kelsey from the perspective of its women. Supplemented by a wealth of photographs, this is an accessible, engaging local history."
This historical novel transports readers to the heart of the Great Depression, following a determined group of women in a small town who turn to quilting as a means of survival and solidarity. The na...
The 20th Century Children's Book Treasury
Janet Schulman
Unparalleled in scope and quality and designed for reading aloud and sharing, this splendid anthology brings together some of the most memorable and beloved children's books of our time. Here are classics such as Madeline and Curious George; contemporary bestsellers such as Guess How Much I Love You
The 30-Minute Bedtime Routine That Will Help Your Baby Sleep Like a Champ
Aurora Brooks
Introducing "The 30-Minute Bedtime Routine That Will Help Your Baby Sleep Like a Champ" - the ultimate guide to establishing a peaceful and effective bedtime routine for your little one. Say goodbye to sleepless nights and hello to a well-rested and happy baby! Table of Contents: 1. Set a Regular Be
The 5 Love Languages of Children
Gary Chapman
More than 1 million sold! You know you love your child. But how can you make sure your child knows it? The #1 New York Times bestselling The 5 Love Languages® has helped millions of couples learn the secret to building a love that lasts. Now discover how to speak your child’s love language in a way
The 5 Love Languages of Children/The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers Set
Gary Chapman
This set includes The 5 Love Languages of Children and The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers. In The 5 Love Languages of Children, the author examines the different languages your children speak. Sometimes they wager for your attention, and other times they ignore you completely. Sometimes they are fill
The 5 Love Languages/5 Love Languages for Men/5 Love Languages
Gary Chapman
This set includes The 5 Love Languages, The 5 Love Languages for Men, The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers, and The 5 Love Languages of Children. In The 5 Love Languages, #1 New York Times bestselling author Dr. Gary Chapman guides couples in identifying, understanding, and speaking their spouse’s prim
The ABC's and 123's of Child Safety
Sharon Blacknall
Meet Ryan, Anna, Matthew, Sophia, Faith, and their trusted protector, Samson the Safety Dog! Together they are the All-Star Safety Patrol Kids, and they're here to help your child learn the ABC's and 123's of safety. From playing with friends to avoiding strangers, the All-Star Safety Patrol Kids ca
THE ACADEMY
Cunningham as co\u002Dauthor. As their delicious new book opens, it’s Move\u002DIn Day at Tiffin Academy, and Head of School Audre Robinson is warmly welcoming the returning and new students to the New England campus, the latter group including a rare midstream addition to the junior class. Brainiac Charley Hicks is transferring from public school in Maryland to a spot that opened up when one of the school’s most beloved students died by suicide the preceding year. She will be joining a large, diverse cast of adult and teenage characters—queen bees, jealous second\u002Dstringers, boozehounds young and old, secret lesbians, people chasing the wrong people chasing other wrong people—all of them royally screwed when an app called Zip Zap appears and starts blasting everyone’s secrets all over campus. How the heck…? Meanwhile, it seems so unlikely that Tiffin has jumped up to the No. 2 spot in the boarding\u002Dschool rankings that a high\u002Dprofile magazine launches an investigation, and even the head is worried that there may have been payola involved. The school has a reputation for being more social than academic, and this quality gets an exciting new exclamation point when the resident millionaire bad boy opens a high\u002Dstyle secret speakeasy for select juniors in a forgotten basement. It’s called Priorities. Exactly. One problem: Cinnamon Peters’ mysterious suicide hangs over the book in an odd way, especially since the note she left for her closest male friend is not to be opened for another year—and isn’t. This is surely a setup for a sequel, but it’s a bit frustrating here, and bobs sort of shallowly along amid the general high spirits."
This gripping YA thriller plunges readers into the cutthroat world of an elite boarding school where perfection is mandatory and secrets are deadly. When a new student arrives at the prestigious inst...
The ADHD Workbook for Kids
Lawrence E. Shapiro
In The ADHD Workbook for Kids, an internationally-recognized child psychologist presents more than forty ten-minute games and activities children with ADHD can do to learn to make friends, gain confidence, and manage out-of-control behaviors.
The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend (Caldecott Medal Winner)
Dan Santat
Winner of the Caldecott Medal #1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning creator Dan Santat combines classic storytelling with breathtaking art in an unforgettable tale about friendship, imagination, and the courage to find one's place in the world. This magical story begins on an island far aw
The Adventures of Captain Underpants
Dav Pilkey
George and Harold have created the greatest superhero in the history of their school - and now they're about to bring him to life! MEET CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS! HIS TRUE IDENTITY IS SO SECRET, EVEN HE DOESN'T KNOW WHO HE IS! FIGHTING FOR TRUTH, JUSTICE AND ALL THINGS PRE-SHRUNK AND COTTONY!
The Adventures of Captain Underpants: Color Edition (Captain Underpants #1)
Dav Pilkey
Fourth graders George Beard and Harold Hutchins invent the wedgie-powered superhero Captain Underpants in the first book in this #1 New York Times bestselling series by Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of Dog Man! George and Harold are a couple of class clowns. The only thing they enjoy more t
The Adventures of Dog Man: Unleashed
Dav Pilkey
George and Harold have created a new super-hero who digs into deception. When Greg the police dog and his cop companion are injured on the job, a life-saving surgery changes the course of history. With the head of a dog and the body of a human, Dog Man has a nose for justice. But can he resist the c
The Adventures of Super Diaper Baby: Color Edition
Dav Pilkey
The Adventures of Super Diaper Baby, the first children's graphic novel by the global #1 bestselling author and award-winning artist Dav Pilkey, is now in full color! In this all-new color version with updated spelling and grammar, Dav Pilkey brilliantly weaves a good-hearted, action-packed story th
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer & Huckleberry Finn - Complete Edition
Mark Twain
Musaicum Books presents to you this carefully created volume of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer & Huckleberry Finn - Complete Edition". This ebook has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Huckleberry "Huck" Finn is a fictional charac
THE AFTERLIFE PROJECT
day. Great vees of migrating geese fill the air with their throaty honking.” The final act takes a noticeable but not entirely drastic turn, culminating in an extraordinary and befitting denouement. "
This gripping young adult novel plunges readers into a high-stakes scientific mystery when a brilliant teen coder discovers her late father's secret research: a project capable of digitally preservin...
The Amazing World of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
Julia Donaldson
This vibrant exploration of creative partnership offers young readers an intimate look at how beloved picture books come to life, tracing the collaborative magic between author Julia Donaldson and il...
The Amusement Park Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Aldens search for carousel horses that have disappeared from an amusement park.
The Animals' Santa
Jan Brett
This modern Christmas classic highlights how animals are just as curious as kids about their own Santa. When Big Snowshoe tells Little Snow that the animals’ Santa is coming with presents for everyone, Little Snow wants to know who he is. The animals say they have never seen him. Maybe he’s a badger
THE ARCHITECT'S EPIPHANY
the dastardly Zhehe people, but that just means that the stage is set for a City Builder—in this case the young Ocean Hacklin, heir to the great City Builder Yishan Hacklin—to rebuild Aye\u002DShan City all over again, using his superhuman Naoyang skills. Before that can happen, however, Ocean must team up with Shaman Ling Tiber\u003B together, the duo, along with a comical company of other Aye\u002DShan City refugees, set out to locate the fabled Guardian Beast. Readers may see parallels between Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings series and the story of the fallen city of Aye\u002DShan: Both set technology and the natural world at odds with each other. The Kwong brothers take the premise one step further in positing that war itself is just part of the natural cycle of things. There is a lyrical quality in both the writing (“The fighting song is loud and clear, the sound of nature changes the world”) and the illustrations. The latter seem to shift and morph into varying styles, some vibrant and colorful, others stark and black \u0026amp\u003B white. At one point, speaking through imaginative speech balloons in prose that gives it an ethereal air of nobility, the mighty Guardian Beast laments how it was overcome after the Zhehe people “tempted Aye\u002DShan people to engage in lewd acts, which generated negative energy and weakened my power.” Will the Zhehe people and the inhabitants of Aye\u002DShan City ever break free of this cycle of destruction and creation? That depends on what the Kwong brothers next have in store for readers."
This architectural adventure follows a young designer's journey through a world of impossible structures and gravity-defying forms, where buildings come alive with personality and purpose. The narrat...
The Art of Eric Carle
Eric Carle
Offers a look at what shaped the artist's life and includes essays on his work by his editors, a speech for the Library of Congress, and more than sixty illustrations
The Art of Miss Chew
Patricia Polacco
After spending the summer with her artist grandmother, Trisha knows she wants to be an artist, too. She's thrilled when her sketches get her into Miss Chew's special art class at the high school. A substitute teacher tells her she's wasting time on art when she should be studying - but fortunately,
THE ART OF VANISHING
Jean Matisse, who lives with two of his siblings and his mom in a painting by his father, Henri. The “Elizabeth Bennet” in question is Claire, a new night\u002Dshift cleaning person at a private museum seemingly modeled on the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, where hundreds of paintings are hung edge to edge in a giant mansion. Ever since she was a little girl, Claire\u0027s had the feeling that there’s a way to cross over into the world of a painted image, and she’s about to find out she’s right. Later, after the pair has fallen in love: “We played cards with Cézanne’s farmhands, shot the breeze with Seurat’s models, and swam in the Mediterranean Sea.” As the subjects of the paintings skip from one canvas to the next to get some variety in their frozen lives, one of the most popular hangouts is “Le bonheur de vivre,” a Matisse which depicts a clothing\u002Doptional seaside bacchanal. This escapist adventure and beautiful love affair is deeply satisfying, almost therapeutic, for young Claire, who has a lot of responsibilities and complications in the real world. At one point, she starts to realize she could be missing important calls while she’s over there in La La Land. “Of course there’s no cell reception in—what year is it in this painting?” “1905 or 1906, I think.” In addition to the details of Claire’s backstory, Pager throws two big real\u002Dworld developments into the mix—Covid\u002D19 and a museum heist. But the real joy of this book is the world she has invented on the other side of the canvas, a kind of Phantom Tollbooth for grown\u002Dups."
This imaginative novel offers a breathtaking escape into the world of art, where a young woman discovers she can literally step into the paintings she cleans at a private museum. Claire's journey fro...
THE ASCENSION DIRECTIVE
Genre
Women in the Koran and the holy scriptures of other religions.
THE AUSTEN AFFAIR
Genre
For readers who love historical fiction with a dash of romance and a modern twist, this novel cleverly transports its protagonist into the world of Jane Austen. When a contemporary teen finds herself...
THE AUTHOR
Duncan Tonatiuh
From the author of the award-winning Game Changer comes a new novel about two student-athletes searching for stardom, a young reporter searching for the truth, and a crosstown basketball rivalry that goes too far. The people of Walthorne love their basketball--and one of the things they love most is
THE BABY-SITTERS CLUB: KRISTYS GREAT IDEA
Raina Telgemeier
Adapted by the Eisner Award-winning creator of Smile, a graphic novel rendering of the first entry in the best-selling series introduces the original members of the Baby-Sitters Club when one of them suggests that they organize their efforts into a business. Simultaneous.
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
Suzanne Collins
With beautiful artwork by Freya Betts, this paperback edition features gorgeous sprayed edges with stencilled artwork. This is a breathtaking collectible perfect for the long-time fan or new Hunger Games reader. Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Everything you would expect from Collins is here: fraught
THE BEAST IN THE CLOUDS
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This gripping adventure novel follows two young brothers on a perilous expedition into uncharted wilderness, where they must confront both the harsh realities of nature and a mysterious creature rumo...
The Beginner's Bible 100 Bedtime Devotions
The Beginner's Bible,
Snuggle up for some special time with God and your little one! The Beginner’s Bible 100 Bedtime Devotions contains sweet, meaningful devotions that are fun and accessible for young children, so you can end the day by reassuring your child of God’s amazing love for them. The Beginner’s Bible 100 Bedt
THE BELLES
her housecleaner grandmother—Deena hopes to learn her peers’ ways while she keeps a secret that might ruin her chances for a Bellerton\u002Dapproved future. If this territory has been mined by other writers, it doesn’t matter much as debut novelist Dunham juggles gothic elements including a nasty poetry professor, a drunken misery of a housemother, and glimpses of ghosts in the campus trees. Queen Bee Ada May Delacourt\u003B closeted Winifred (Fred) Scott and her bestie, Sheba Wyatt\u003B Nell Lawton\u002DPeters\u003B and Prissy Nicholson from Texas at first hew so closely to the expectations of Mrs. Tibbert, the wife of the college’s president, that she declares them the Belles of their class. But small things start to go missing from the girls’ rooms and as they snipe at each other, they also discover how good it feels to be bad, brandishing their signature hair ribbons like battle standards and roaming the woods at night, damn the consequences. Deena begins to encounter the apparition of a 19th\u002Dcentury student, Mary Burden, and wonders why only she can see her\u003B even if readers guess, they’ll already be under the spell of this isolated school. As the Belles prepare for their 50th reunion in 2002, their 21st\u002Dcentury lives offer bitter commentary on the real lessons they learned."
In a world where beauty is a commodity and the ability to transform appearance is a coveted magic, one Belle's journey uncovers the dark secrets behind the opulent court of Orléans. This lush, high-s...
The Berenstain Bears and the G-Rex Bones
Stan Berenstain
Something strange is afoot at the museum, and the cubs are out to solve the mystery! With the help of Professor Actual Factual, the Bears must find the culprit who planted fake fossils at the museum and recover the missing bones! But with Dr. Zoltan Bearish hot on their trail, the cubs may be in for
The Best Bottom
Brigitte Minne
In the tradition of Matthew Van Fleet's "New York Times" bestseller "Tails" comes a delightful story about a contest between farm animals on who has the best tail. Full color.
THE BEWITCHING
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This supernatural thriller delivers a chilling exploration of grief and the lingering power of memory, wrapped in a ghost story that will keep readers turning pages long past bedtime. The narrative m...
The Big Book of Children's Reading Lists
Nancy J. Keane
Use these 100 handy reproducible book lists to instantly create hand-outs for teachers and parents (as well as for older readers), to add to your newsletter, or to post on your Web site or bulletin board. Based on the most common needs of educators and librarians who work with young readers, these l
The Big Book of Reading Comprehension Activities, Grade 4
Susan B. Katz
Make reading comprehension a blast with 100 activities for 4th graders Show 4th graders how much fun practicing their reading comprehension can be. This workbook is full of exercises that help kids develop essential reading skills while exploring fun stories. Get kids primed for school with engaging
The Big Fat Cow That Goes Kapow
Andy Griffiths
Look! It’s a book With a mouse and his house, And a mole in a hole, And a bike with a spike, And, of course, A big, fat cow that goes . . . 5,4,3,2,1 . . . KAPOW! New York Times-bestselling author Andy Griffiths, follows up his slimy, rhymey, easy-to-read hit, The Cat on the Mat is Flat, with ten mo
The Big Flush
Julie Buxbaum
"Sky Patel-Baum, Area 51's latest arrival, thought she had finally figured out her strange new home. Sure, there are aliens everywhere, and her new BFF Elvis is from the planet Galzoria. True, she just witnessed her first UFO landing. But these special visitors aren't dropping by this planet for fun
THE BIG HAPPY
the fads and whims of smin knowed as the Vox Popeye.” In Las Vegas, she teams up with Bogart Wham, the “Numero Uno Celeb Influsser in PopRep” (that’s the Popular Republic, the populist\u002Dcapitalist federation that now occupies Europe and North America). Together, they will prove whether a detective assembled from middling novels can catch a very real serial killer. According to Chadwick’s inventive lore, Earth was plunged into a 1500\u002Dyear Dark Age in the middle of the 21st century, and the newly revived civilization of 4050 therefore reveres American culture—and Donald Trump in particular—in the way that Renaissance thinkers revered the Romans\u003B this is the reason “freddykrueger” and Family Guy remain coherent references. (Some still manage to feel dated, however: Common profanities include “zuck”—for Mark Zuckerberg—and “Trump in Stormy!”) Numerous Trump jokes aside—two countries in 4050 are modeled on his teachings, including one called Trumpia—the novel’s premise and its execution are quite brilliant. Readers will end the book hoping more Serial Killer Miller cases are in the works."
This rhyming children's story carries with it a message about finding happiness that is as relevant for the children reading it, as it is for the adults that may be reading it to children. Posie the Penguin begins to feel that she is not contented with her life in Antarctica and decides that there m
The Big Three
Baby Professor
Have you ever wondered why Greek myths are known worldwide? Well, they have the perfect ingredients of magic, power and culture. They’re fictional but they strongly reflect the cultures and traditions of Greece. In this book, we’re going to discuss The Big Three: Zeus, Poseidon and Hades. Who are th
The Bigfoot Queen
Jennifer Weiner
In alternating points of view, Alice, Millie, Jessica, and Jeremy must work together when the secret world of the Bigfoot is threatened by someone with a personal vendetta against them.
THE BIZARRE BAZAAR
friends, crush Ginny Mendoza, and even his busy, overworked mother, Abel stumbles upon the Bizarre Bazaar one day and finds a charm bracelet that’s perfect for Ginny. It’s out of his price range, but Babs is willing to take a trade. Back home, Abel rummages through his absent father’s old things for possibilities but comes up empty\u003B after he does manual labor for his grumpy neighbor, she lets him take a mirror as payment. Before he can swap his new find for the bracelet, he falls into the mirror and enters a seemingly perfect world where his parents are together and everyone, including Ginny, adores him. But Abel quickly realizes that something isn’t right. In this start to a new graphic novel series, Nayeri’s cleverly structured narrative, paired with Enright’s bright, retro\u002Dstyle cartoons, sets a tone that’s by turns cavalier and chilling, delighting in mortal foibles and offering unexpected revelations. Brown\u002Dskinned Abel’s surname suggests that he’s of Iranian descent, Ginny is Latine, and the supporting cast is diverse."
This vibrant counting book transforms a bustling marketplace into an immersive mathematical adventure, where young readers encounter everything from seven shimmering scarves to ten towering pyramids ...
THE BLOOD IN WINTER
nobles. The crux of the dispute was over “Remonstrances,” a series of objections to Charles the First’s desire for absolute rule. Paramount among these were Parliament’s right to assemble and whether bishops should be allowed to sit in the House of Lords. No issue arose without provoking opposition. “Ship money,” a levy on coastal communities to fund the Royal Navy, was a classic example. The king tried to extend the levy to inland counties without parliamentary consent. This galvanized such opposition that when Charles and his army turned up at Parliament searching for five members whom Charles regarded as traitors, they had already fled downriver. They’d been tipped off by Lucy Hay, close companion to the queen and one of history’s great eavesdroppers. It is to Healey’s credit that, while giving a detailed discussion of the complex arguments, he also evokes the many colorful characters involved. Alongside a king who teeters between pomposity and timidity, a queen who sells her jewelry in exile, and the humble\u002Dborn Sir John Bankes, stuck “between a sow’s ear and the silken purse,” readers are treated to a portrait of a smoke\u002D, smog\u002D, and mud\u002Dfilled London, together with its inhabitants. Water poets and priggish Puritans may dominate, but who can forget a particular candidate for Constable of the Tower: Thomas Lunsford, who was “heavily in debt, rarely seen at church. Some said he was a cannibal.”"
This gripping survival thriller plunges readers into a brutal winter landscape where a group of teenagers must confront not only the deadly cold and scarce resources but also the terrifying creatures...
The Bloomsbury Introduction to Children's and Young Adult Literature
Karen Coats
From Maria Edgeworth, Dr Seuss and Lewis Carroll to Sherman Alexie, Sharon Flake, and Gene Luen Yang, this is a comprehensive introduction to studying the infinitely varied worlds of literature for children and young adults. Exploring a diverse range of writing, The Bloomsbury Introduction to Childr
The Blue Day Book for Kids
Bradley Trevor Greive
Featuring the same style of delightful black-and-white animal photos found in its "New York Times" bestselling predecessor "The Blue Day Book," this special edition for children is accompanied by compassionate words of wisdom written especially for children.
THE BOOK OF CHAOS
land and sea), establish an impressive pace that rarely lets up. The ending provides resolution and a welcome tease for yet another series entry."
This middle-grade fantasy novel plunges readers into a world where ancient magic and modern-day chaos collide, following siblings who discover their family's mysterious legacy holds the key to preven...
THE BOOK OF GUILT
German conspirators in 1943\u003B since then, British scientists have had access to studies “of immense scientific value” made in “the camps,” as they are called with pointed vagueness. In 1979, this history is taught to 13\u002Dyear\u002Dold triplet brothers—mercurial William, softhearted Lawrence, and thoughtful, watchful Vincent, who narrates most of the book. They live in a group home for boys, part of the Sycamore Homes program established by the government in 1944 to raise parentless children. Doted on by a threesome of Morning, Afternoon, and Night mothers, taught from the encyclopedic Book of Knowledge (an actual publication) and in weekly ethics discussions, the Sycamore boys have had happy if isolated childhoods marred only by incessant sickliness. Those who recuperate from “the Bug” get to move to “the Big House in Margate,” which, according to the brochure, is a wonderful place next to an amusement park. Only the triplets still remain when a new Conservative government decides to discontinue the Sycamore program to cut costs. Soon the Prime Minister puts the well\u002Dmeaning but clueless Minister of Loneliness in charge of rehoming the triplets. But where? That these children have been part of a creepy scientific experiment is obvious early on, but one shocking, horrifying surprise follows another in what is, at its most basic, a cat\u002Dand\u002Dmouse thriller. Meanwhile, Chidgey forces readers to delve into moral questions concerning science (and by extension, technology), pragmatism, personal responsibility, and institutional evil. Then there’s the novel’s unavoidable, disquieting contemplation of just who is given equal right in any given society (including ours). Chidgey, a New Zealander, borrows elements from Philip Roth’s The Plot Against America and Kazuo Ishiguro’s Never Let Me Go, but the character Vincent most resembles is Pinocchio. Broad themes and issues become deeply personal as his coming\u002Dof\u002Dage becomes a monumental struggle toward self\u002Ddiscovery."
This psychological thriller plunges readers into the suffocating world of a teenager grappling with a life-altering secret, masterfully weaving suspense with the raw emotional turmoil of adolescence....
THE BOOK OF SEA MONSTERS
either a maritime reference (fish, boats, sea monsters) or a representation of the featured author. It functions as a sort of Great Books seminar for readers with a short attention span. The book reminds us of how great some of the poems are and where “water, water everywhere / and not a drop to drink” actually comes from. The anthology also prompts musings about erotic and psychological elements pertaining to sea monsters\u003B an example may be a possible feminist critique of mermaids. Just as Thoreau escaped the desperate city for the desperate country, so humankind fled the monsters among us only to succumb to their nautical cousins—escaping the devil, so to speak, for the deep blue sea."
This vividly illustrated guide plunges young readers into the mysterious depths of the ocean, introducing them to a captivating menagerie of marine creatures both real and legendary. From the colossa...
THE BOOK OF SHEEN
his umbilical cord, and goes on to a childhood in and around Los Angeles, where he made home videos with other showbiz kids. Along with his mother and three siblings, he frequently traveled to locations where his father, Martin Sheen, was filming, notably the set of Apocalypse Now. In an account laden with expletives and endearingly weird spelling choices (“dood,” “kool”), some of the actor’s most riveting chapters evoke his own stints on film sets, particularly his brutal experiences during the filming of Oliver Stone’s Platoon, in which the author starred. Though he went on to play parts in many more movies and in TV shows like Two and a Half Men, he turned his attention primarily to booze, drugs, gambling on sports, and encounters with sex workers. Don’t look for the usual redemption narrative here. Though Sheen does spend the last few pages of the book on what he says have been eight recent years of sobriety, undertaken for the sake of his children and grandchildren, he devotes most of the book to an exhaustive and sometimes exhausting survey of life on the edge. Despite many hours at meetings, he doesn’t have the respect for Alcoholics Anonymous—that “medieval gibberish club”—that he has for the many escorts he employed, whose charges he views as “a convenience\u002Dtax for a guaranteed outcome the other dating scenarios couldn’t offer.” Sheen’s three marriages zip in and out of the narrative with dizzying speed, leaving the reader no wiser about the women involved."
This vibrant collection of character studies and life lessons draws inspiration from the iconic actor Charlie Sheen, transforming his memorable quotes and public persona into thoughtful reflections o...
The Bravest Man in the World
Patricia Polacco
From master storyteller Patricia Polacco comes the tragic and beautiful story inspired by Wallace Hartley—the musician who played with his band to calm the passengers of the Titanic as the ship sank. One afternoon, Jonathan Harker Weeks didn’t feel like practicing the piano. So his grandfather decid
The Brightest Night
Tui Sutherland
The graphic novel adaptations of the #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series continue to set the world on fire! One will have the power of wings of fire . . . Sunny has always taken the Dragonet Prophecy very seriously. If Pyrrhia's dragons need her, Clay, Tsunami, Glory, and Starflight t
The Brightest Night (Wings of Fire #5)
Tui T. Sutherland
WINGS OF FIRE comes to a thrilling conclusion in this action-packed finale! It all comes down to this: The Dragonets of Destiny must finally bring the epic war to an end, reconcile the seven tribes, and choose the next queen of Pyrrhia... and make it out alive.
The Butterfly's Journey (What Is Autism? an Autism Awareness Children's Book)
Heather Porazzo
The Butterfly's Journey is an engaging and interactive story that explains Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in an easy-to-understand manner. This delightful story highlights some of the common traits and challenges for those with autism as it delivers a nurturing message about love, support, friendshi
THE CALL OF ABADDON
the United Earth Federation, and now Jason and Sam have psychic abilities. Jason, however, can’t control his, and he suppresses them with regular doses of the drug Osmium. Untreated, he hears the voice of the Abaddon Beacon, an alien obelisk that sat in the labs with the three when they were still test subjects. As Jason’s connection to the Beacon hurts him as well as others, the salvagers vow to retrieve the artifact, which promises Jason answers to his “psychic affliction.” That’s just one reason to brave the surface of New Toronto, where they’re classified as “Undocs”\u003B the other is to salvage parts to repair their damaged 14\u002Dfoot robot, the true muscle in the Village’s defense. Meanwhile, the ongoing Solar War may be nearing an end, with the very real possibility that the UEF will surrender to the Solar Empire. Cyborg Anne Oakfield, who has ties to the Village and the government’s experiments, has another idea: She sets out to kill the nefarious EmperorHadrian Mariko of the Solar Empire. All the while, the Nanophage, a plague of corrupted Nanites that infect humans and bots alike, threatens everyone.Searle’s extensive worldbuilding turns this tale into a richly detailed epic\u003B backstories include Anne’s murky past\u003B particulars on Julian Yamamoto, the Village’s governor and founder\u003B and several nods to the Great War from a century ago. The three protagonists—tortured, sympathetic Jason\u003B fiercely loyal David, whose reason for also being in the lab is eventually revealed\u003B and Sam, who’s refined her psionic skills—are superbly rendered. They lead an indelible cast, highlighted by the unshakable Anne, another few notable Oakfields, and the diabolical Emperor and his “augmented” Imperial legionnaires. While there are some solid action sequences, this story relies more on the buildup of tension as various groups of people come into conflict. Perpetual menaces abound as the war continues, the Abaddon Beacon’s voice proves merciless, and the Nanophage\u002Dinfected victims amass in zombie\u002Dlike hordes. Throughout the narrative there are signs of familiar tech, from cybernetic implants and parts (like Anne’s “cyber\u002Deyes”) to a variety of vehicles including an airbus and a Jetbike. While these are fun details, it’s just as entertaining to watch characters get by without fantastical tech at their disposal (Jason, David, and Sam must make a hefty jump sans jetpacks and confront bulky foes in New Toronto with no assistance from their own gigantic robot). It’s hard to imagine where the salvaging trio might go next—which makes a sequel all the more appealing."
This gripping YA fantasy plunges readers into a world where ancient prophecies and modern-day heroes collide, delivering a heart-pounding adventure filled with shadowy realms, forbidden magic, and a ...
The Child's Creation of A Pictorial World
Claire Golomb
This book places child art within the broader context of children's creative intelligence and intrinsic motivation to invent a pictorial world. It examines the development of drawing and painting from several currently dominant theoretical perspectives. This is followed by an extensive examination o
The Children of Raquette Lake
Mira Rothenberg
The Children of Raquette Lake: One Summer That Helped Change the Course of Treatment for Autism is an inspiring account of author Mira Rothenberg's experience with eleven autistic and schizophrenic children during the summer of 1958. In order to avoid the regression that often occurred during the su
The Children of the Children
chance—or perhaps divine intervention, as his new friends, The Fishermen, will insist—Danny winds up in San Francisco, learning the teachings of the charismatic Father Joseph. At first, his small group simply distributes Father Joseph’s letters around Haight Ashbury, trying to convert lonely hippies into new cult members. As their numbers grow and their philosophies and hierarchies evolve, The Fishermen move east to avoid scrutiny, eventually branching out all over Western Europe. Father Joseph begins bending rules of sexual conduct to fit his own personal (and abominable) desires and increase revenue via sex work. Danny finds himself in a love triangle with his wife, Martha (the eventual mother of David), and Deborah, a woman growing uncomfortable with the Fishermen’s increasingly disturbing sexual practices. But breaking out of Father Joseph’s psychic clutches is a tall order. As David comes of age and becomes a victim of physical and sexual abuse himself, he sets off on the path that will eventually lead him to Prague as he starts to question Father Joseph as well: “His instinct told him it was wrong, as his faith told him it was not.”McMillion’s subject and setting are fascinating, and the parallels between the protest energy of the late 1960s and the allure of a cult cut off from mainstream society lend a sharp and smart context to the novel. There are several scary and perfectly succinct explanations of how someone like Danny could get drawn into Father Joseph’s web. (“If deception is the art of convincing someone that what one knows to be false is true, then conversion is convincing him of what neither party can prove one way or the other,” the author writes in a truly standout moment.) However, the novel’s ambitious scope—the narrative spans two decades, a dozen complicated households, and too many countries to even list—overshadows the smaller, more disquieting moments. McMillion tries to pack in as much detail as possible, but this results in large chunks of writing that feel like nonfiction reportage rather than advancements of the engrossing emotional arcs already in place. This is felt most acutely in the various depictions of sexual abuse: Incidents conveyed from the point of view of characters such as Deborah or David are harrowing, while other scenes simply give cold factual accounts of Father Joseph’s horrendous proclivities. After the cult’s complicated history is filled in little by little, readers finally arrive back at the opening framing scene for an emotionally resonant conclusion that nevertheless feels too little and too late following such a dense history lesson."
This poignant multigenerational story explores the complex legacy of family history as it follows young protagonists grappling with the weight of their ancestors' experiences. Through alternating tim...
The Children of the Lost
Franklin W. Dixon
The boys go on a chilling mission—camping in the woods where children have suddenly begun to disappear. Every time a child disappears, the word "LOST" has appeared outside their tent…and they are never heard from again. The boys think they’ve got things covered; they’re ATAC agents after all. But wh
The Children of the New Forest
FREDERICK. MARRYAT
Journey to the heart of the New Forest in England with Capt. Marryat's classic adventure, "Children of the New Forest." This historical fiction follows a family amidst a backdrop of sweeping historical change. A captivating tale of adventure, resilience, and family, this book transports readers to a
The Children's Book of Alphabets
Liza Baker
A diverse collection of traditional and brand-new alphabet rhymes to share with children.
The Children's Busy Book
Trish Kuffner
365 fun, creative activities to stimulate your child every day of the year. The Children's Busy Book is from the line of all-time #1 selling line of Busy Books. 365 fun, creative activities to stimulate your child every day of the year This book contains 365 activities (one for each day of the year)
The Children's Senator
Virginia Caputo
The Honourable Landon Pearson's domestic and global advocacy efforts with, for, and on behalf of children and young people have unfolded over a period of sixty years including thirty years in the Canadian Foreign Service and eleven years in the Senate of Canada. Two of the key ideas that frame her v
The Children's Troupes and the Transformation of English Theater 1509-1608
Jeanne McCarthy
The Children’s Troupes and the Transformation of English Theater 1509–1608 uncovers the role of the children’s companies in transforming perceptions of authorship and publishing, performance, playing spaces, patronage, actor training, and gender politics in the sixteenth century. Jeanne McCarthy cha
The Christmasaurus and the Naughty List
Tom Fletcher
The Christmasaurus is back! Get ready for the magical festive adventure from bestselling author Tom Fletcher! You know about the Naughty List, right? Well, this year, the Christmasaurus is on a mission to track down children who have found themselves on the Naughty List to help them turn naughty to
The Chronology of American Literature
Daniel S. Burt
If you are looking to brush up on your literary knowledge, check a favorite author's work, or see a year's bestsellers at a glance, The Chronology of American Literature is the perfect resource. At once an authoritative reference and an ideal browser's guide, this book outlines the indispensable inf
THE CIA BOOK CLUB
the CIA, which, brought to Warsaw and other Polish cities by travelers to the West during the brief thaw following Stalin’s death, were circulated via a “system of covert lending.” As English writes, the CIA agents providing funds and books were discerning: They sent fashion magazines and books by the likes of John le Carré and Philip Roth but also by East European and Russian writers such as Boris Pasternak, Joseph Brodsky, and Czeslaw Milosz. Eventually the book smugglers became more daring, publishing samizdat editions through a carefully coordinated series of safe rooms scattered across the country. English celebrates homegrown heroes such as Miroslaw Chojecki, trained as a physicist, who had been arrested 43 times by March 1980 but kept it up all the same. Romanian\u002Dborn George Minden, also honored, concocted a series of ploys to get books and money inside the Iron Curtain, including, daringly, simply mailing banned literature to recipients chosen at random from the phone book. The program was highly effective\u003B as English notes, “By 1962 at least 500 organizations were sending books on the CIA’s behalf.” By the program’s end, thousands of books had been circulated, to the gratitude of their readers, one of whom exalted, “We read poetry and literature. It showed us that there are likeminded people who are above nationality, who we can empathize with, who admire beauty, who admire virtue.”"
This gripping espionage thriller plunges readers into the high-stakes world of teenage intelligence operatives, blending the familiar pressures of high school with the dangerous realities of internat...
THE CODE OF LIFE
“junk DNA” that doesn’t code for proteins. She’s convinced that it hides a secret, and her research attracts the attention of Carter Industries, an incredibly wealthy corporation involved in “tech, AI, and space dreams.” With their resources, Camille and her colleagues discover that a sequence in human DNA contains specific coordinates: “a celestial map, directing us to a specific location on Mars….written into our very genetic code for millennia, waiting for us to uncover it,” notes benefactor Nathaniel Carter. Camille then becomes a member of the first human crew ever sent to the red planet, where she finds an ancient Martian AI, which explains that there was an advanced civilization there, billions of years ago. The Martians created it when they were on the verge of extinction, it says, so that it could steer development of life on Earth. Now, the AI intends to “merge” its memories with humanity to form one united species. Camille and her crew are afraid that this will mean the destruction of humankind, so they alert the corporation back home, leading to a tense, frightening standoff. In many ways, Masip’s novel reads like a blockbuster SF movie\u003B the action is grand and sweeping, and a few preternaturally skilled characters risk peril and revelation to save the day. The story is exciting and tense throughout, and it’s easy to root for the main characters. However, the book has some of the problems that many movie blockbusters also have: Convenient coincidences occur as the plot demands, which saps the dramatic power, and the novel’s length worsens this problem, as it’s difficult to maintain escalating tension for nearly 500 pages. However, the story’s themes are heartening, and Masip takes care to give his characters rich internal lives and distinct perspectives. Despite its flaws, this novel is a lot of fun and clearly written with care."
This compelling exploration of DNA and genetics takes young readers on a fascinating journey into the molecular blueprint that makes us who we are, from the double helix structure to how traits are p...
The Complete Book of Christian Parenting and Child Care
William Sears
This total child care book offers Christian- centered, medically authoritative advice on every aspect of parenting, from choosing an obstetrician to disciplining teenagers. As parents of eight children, William and Martha Sears draw on thirty years of practical and professional experience, resulting
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Publishing Children's Books
Harold D. Underdown
Provides practical and timely advice on writing different types of children's books, working with publishers, understanding the publishing process, the importance of illustrators, and building a career in the field of children's literature. Original. 12,000 first printing.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Publishing Children's Books, 3rd Edition
Harold D. Underdown
"Honest and precise... everything about writing for children there is to know." --Jane Yolen, author Here is the comprehensive guide to writing, publishing, and selling for the ever-expanding and always exciting children's market--now in a new and updated third edition. * Includes new chapters on se
The Complete Learning Spaces Book for Infants and Toddlers
Rebecca T. Isbell
The Complete Learning Spaces Book for Infants and Toddlers is designed to help busy teachers meet the challenge of creating an effective learning environment for very young children. It -includes ideas for planning, using, and evaluating learning spaces that will captivate infants and toddlers and -
THE CONJURING OF AMERICA
tracing the transformations of the conjure woman from the Negro Mammy during slavery to the Candy Lady, a revered elder in Black communities during the Civil Rights Movement. Powerful figures in Blacks’ battles against racism and sexism, conjure women have inhabited many roles, among them, healers, spiritual guides, midwives and abortion providers, weavers and quilters, hairdressers, and cooks. Enslaved African women brought their ancestors’ use of natural medicine to the plantation, where Negro Mammies applied methods that were noninvasive and boosted the immune system, far different from medical doctors’ bloodletting and purging. Among one Negro Mammy’s remedies was a salve containing turpentine, which cleared airways so effectively it was sought after by whites, including one Southern man who made a fortune marketing it as Vicks VapoRub. In antebellum New Orleans, the Voodoo Queen was central to a community of free women of color who worshiped mermaids. Associated with rebellion and vengeance, Voodoo Queens inspired fear in their white neighbors. Stewart traces the connections of conjure to Aunt Jemima (whose image derived from a minstrel act), the invention of the blues, and even the creation of blue jeans, first made and worn by enslaved people and sewn from “negro cloth,” dyed with the West African plant indigo. Conjure emerges in the art of hairdressers, in cooks whose soul food has the power to bring good luck, and in quilters who designed “busy patterns” in their blankets to distract spirits that brought bad luck. Stewart melds personal reflections, African mythology, and abundant primary sources, most notably interviews conducted by the Federal Writers’ Project, to create a brisk, spirited narrative."
This gripping historical fantasy novel reimagines America's founding through a supernatural lens, blending authentic colonial history with magical elements that will captivate young adult readers. Th...
The Cow Loves Cookies
Karma Wilson
The horse loves hay, the chickens need feed, the geese munch on corn, the hogs devour slop, the dog eats treats, but the cow loves…COOKIES? With an original twist on the ordinary barnyard book, the latest read-aloud from bestselling author Karma Wilson is a clever exploration of a curious incident o
THE CREATIVE CTO
step, breaking concepts down into smaller, easily digestible segments. He lays everything out methodically and comprehensively, although his thoroughness sometimes leads him into statements of the obvious, such as: “It is important to track any specific risks that may affect your strategy” or “you must determine whether you’re making progress toward realizing your strategic objectives.” Still, the author covers all aspects of the CTO’s job in exhaustive detail, and both existing and prospective CTOs will find this breakdown valuable."
This insightful guide offers a rare and valuable perspective on technology leadership, exploring how chief technology officers can bridge the gap between technical execution and creative vision. The ...
THE CROSSOVER
Kwame Alexander
Fourteen-year-old twin basketball stars Josh and Jordan wrestle with highs and lows on and off the court as their father ignores his declining health.
The Crown on Your Head
Nancy Tillman
Demonstrates that each child is born with special features that make them unique.
The Cultural Construction of Monstrous Children
Simon Bacon
The Cultural Construction of Monstrous Children raises important questions at the heart of society and culture, and through an interdisciplinary, trans-cultural analysis presents important findings on socio-cultural representations and embodiments of the child and childhood. At the start of the 21st
THE DANDY
looking the part. This “rowdyism and larking” ushered in the “masher” at the turn of the century, a ribald lothario who would lurk around burlesque shows to profess their love to the dancers. Later, Andersson keenly connects the dandy’s sharp suiting with trends in gangster fashion and the zoot suits of the swing movement. Present throughout this centuries\u002Dlong evolution is the sneering eye of the press, which spurned dandies as “effeminate members of a third sex.” Andersson pieces together details on styles and their offshoots through a relentless feed of sarcastic articles and cartoons, deftly using these baseless dismissals as keystones to better render the movement. Throughout each case study, the author artfully accounts for dandyism as an amalgamation of both a subculture and the public’s reaction to it, and he harnesses that clash to stitch together a formidable sociological history."
This gritty urban drama follows a charismatic young man navigating the treacherous intersection of street life and ambition in a city that offers few second chances. The narrative pulses with authent...
The Dark is Rising
Susan Cooper
"The cold December day before Will Stanton's birthday brings a series of strange events: a cryptic gift, a terrifying flock of birds, and a deep, cold fear emerging from the darkness that Will can't quite explain. The next day, his eleventh birthday, is also Midwinter, and with it Will's world is su
The Dark Secret (Wings of Fire #4)
Tui T. Sutherland
The New York Times bestselling WINGS OF FIRE saga soars to the mysterious land of the NightWings, where Starflight must face a terrible choice -- his tribe, or his friends? In the shadows, trouble is brewing. . .The mysterious NightWings keep everything hidden, from their home and their queen to the
The Day of the Dead Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Aldens are visiting friends for a big Dia de los Muertos celebration. The kids love learning about the holiday and helping out—that is until mysterious events threaten to ruin everyone's preparations. Can the Aldens figure out what's going on and help their friends save the celebration?
The Death of a Child
Elaine Stillwell
There is perhaps no more excruciating pain than the loss of a child. It is a life-changing event that will forever scar a parent. When a child dies, bereaved parents face the challenge of rebuilding their lives, a daunting task that may often seem overwhelming. The Death of a Child is filled with st
The Deep End (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #15)
Jeff Kinney
An instant #1 USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and New York Times bestseller! In The Deep End, book 15 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley and his family hit the road for a cross-country camping trip, ready for the adventure of a life
THE DEVIL IN FINE PRINT
Genre
This legal thriller plunges readers into the high-stakes world of corporate malfeasance, where a young, idealistic lawyer discovers a sinister clause buried within a massive tech company's user agree...
THE DEVIL REACHED TOWARD THE SKY
Genre
This gripping novel plunges readers into a high-stakes supernatural conflict where the line between good and evil is terrifyingly blurred. The story masterfully builds a world where celestial forces ...
THE DEVIL TAKE THE BLUES
Genre
This gritty urban fantasy plunges readers into a world where the soulful ache of blues music holds literal, dangerous power, weaving a narrative rich with musical lore and supernatural stakes. The st...
THE DEVIL'S CASTLE
the experience of two Germans. Paul Schreber (1842\u002D1911), a judge hospitalized repeatedly for schizophrenia, wrote a vivid memoir that captivated Sigmund Freud. Dorothea Buck (1917\u002D2019), an artist and writer sterilized by the Nazis, spent her postwar life as an advocate for psychiatric reform. As Antonetta writes, Adolf Hitler praised Americans who embraced eugenics—by the early 20th century 30 states followed Indiana’s first\u002Din\u002Dthe\u002Dnation sterilization law, which mandated sterilization for “criminals, imbeciles, idiots, and rapists.” The first section of the book is a detailed, gruesome history of eugenics, peaking in the 1930s with the Nazis’ industrial\u002Dscale sterilization and execution of the mentally ill, along with other “useless eaters.” This was plain common sense, according to Hitler, who proclaimed that nations that support the genetically “inferior” are committing national suicide by encouraging them to multiply when natural selection would normally eliminate them. Antonetta then turns her attention to postwar psychiatry, which began discarding Freudianism in favor of approaching mental illness as a brain disorder with treatments similar to those that worked with diseases of other organs. She maintains that certain afflictions (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism) are not brain diseases but neurodivergence: different ways the psyche deals with the world. They require less “treatment” and more understanding and acceptance. As she writes, “The more kinds of minds we have, the richer our conscious ecosystem.”"
This gripping historical thriller plunges readers into the shadowy corridors of a foreboding fortress where ancient secrets and modern danger collide. A young protagonist, drawn to the castle's dark ...
THE DEVIL'S GRIN
an otherworldly presence. Dandelion works in a nursing home and seems constantly distressed. Her father torments her with repeated calls espousing paranoid conspiracies that may be connected to her inexplicable experiences. Robert and Dandelion’s neighbor Gary is an African American cartoonist who knew Robert’s mother and has the supernatural ability to direct real events via his cartoons—sometimes with deadly results. While Gary contends with racism and personal frustrations, his cartoons give him godlike powers—and he keeps his attention on Robert and Dandelion. The artwork and subject matter echo underground comix (R. Crumb is name\u002Dchecked), with cartoonish effects like bulging eyeballs and thumping hearts deployed in extensive and graphic sex scenes. With this as only Book 1 and no resolution to be found in these pages, Graham’s ability to bring these wild elements to a satisfying conclusion remains to be seen. But the energy and tapestry of the work is intriguing."
This gripping historical mystery plunges readers into Victorian London's foggy underworld, where a young detective confronts a series of chilling murders connected to the city's most notorious crimin...
The Dinosaur Atlas
Don Lessem
An up-close look at the habitats of a variety of dinosaurs.
The Disney Villains Cookbook
Disney Books
Inspired by the Disney Villains, this bewitching cookbook for kids makes learning how to cook everything from hearty breakfasts to delicious desserts fun and downright magical. Featuring simple step-by-step instructions and mouth-watering photos of each dish, this cookbook invites readers to craft w
The Dragonet Prophecy
Tui T. Sutherland
Seven dragon tribes have been at war for generations. A secret movement called the Talons of Peace is determined to bring an end to the fighting, with the help of a prophecy. Five dragonets are enlisted, against their will, to end the terrible war. But when they escape their prison, the result may b
The Dragonet Prophecy (Wings of Fire #1)
Tui T. Sutherland
A thrilling new series soars above the competition and redefines middle-grade fantasy fiction for a new generation!The seven dragon tribes have been at war for generations, locked in an endless battle over an ancient, lost treasure. A secret movement called the Talons of Peace is determined to bring
THE DRAGONKIN LEGACY
the Naga may be a sign of the Last War alluded to in a seer’s prophecy that also foretells of a “Team of Five” that will stand up to the Naga. One of these eventual Five is the recently orphaned 11\u002Dyear\u002Dold Sakura, whose late father was a Shrine\u002Ddefending Dragon Guardian. The others include seafarer and mage Myrriden the Traveler, who takes in Sakura as his ward\u003B Myrriden’s magic\u002Dschool student son Emrys\u003B the Archmage Hoth\u003B and the enigmatic Fire Mage Volcan. Crucial to their defense of Cynnahu is the unearthing of an enchantment called the Elder Song, though no one is quite certain what that spell does. Adler’s epic\u002Dlength tale comprises two seamlessly connected novels. The worldbuilding is superb, starting with the Dragonkin and their former continent Cynnahu. The many isles, though they look the same, prove distinct in other ways\u003B one contains Emrys’ school, with an exterior that’s magically different for each individual (to one it appears as a “mist\u002Dcloaked temple”), while another isle houses the formidable, gleaming Blue Fortress. The characters are just as memorable, especially the courageous, same\u002Daged Sakura and Emrys, who put everything into their training and fighting. The standout among the supporting cast is Myrriden’s brother Aneirin, a historian\u002Dlike Loremaster who helps track down the Elder Song. A handful of lengthy conflicts on land and sea reach a worthy climax and a gratifying payoff and epilogue. The author rounds out this story with a traitor or two, a series of magic spells, and at least one death that will hit readers hard."
This epic fantasy adventure introduces readers to a world where ancient dragon magic has been awakened in a new generation of young heroes, thrusting them into a dangerous quest to save their kingdom...
The Dreamwalker's Child
Steve Voake
After being hit by a car Sam Palmer finds himself in Aurobon, a land of giant insects where some of the inhabitants are working to keep Earth's ecology in balance while others are trying to wipe out humankind with a lethal virus spread by mosquitoes. Reprint.
The Easter Egg
Jan Brett
Jan Brett’s lovable bunny hero, Hoppi, and the surprising outcome of his quest to impress the Easter Rabbit with the best Easter egg of all will enchant readers. If Hoppi can make the best Easter egg, he will get to help the Easter Rabbit with his deliveries on Easter morning. But it is not so easy.
The Educational Technology Handbook
Steven Hackbarth
Grade level: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, k, p, e, i, s, t.
The Egypt Game
Zilpha Keatley Snyder
This classic 1968 Newbery Honor Book, The Egypt Game, is available in a brand new paperback edition!
THE ELEMENTS
inflicting her pain on new victims. And her former resident–turned–child psychologist, Aaron Umber, seeks to heal his own damaged psyche by embarking on a life\u002Dchanging journey back to Ireland with his teenage son. Originally published in the U.K. as separate novellas (Water, Earth, Fire, Air), these four interconnected stories pack a wallop when combined in one volume. If the format at times feels too tidy and contrived (especially in the final section), it doesn’t lessen the emotional impact of deeply wounded characters struggling to overcome their guilt and find redemption in the wake of catastrophic trauma. "
This comprehensive guide to the periodic table transforms abstract chemical concepts into an accessible visual journey, making atomic structure and elemental properties come alive for curious minds. ...
The End of Infinity
Matt Myklusch
Jack Blank confronts his destiny in this action-packed conclusion to the trilogy "Publishers Weekly" calls a "no-holds-barred adventure."
The Eric Carle Library
Eric Carle
Eric Carle's bright, energetic picture books continue to intrigue children with their timeless puzzles. In this gift package, three classic board books are each shrink-wrapped for children to read and wonder where the birthday message will lead.
The EU as a Children’s Rights Actor
Ingi Iusmen
This edited collection critiques, from an interdisciplinary perspective, the growing body of EU children’s rights activities in the light of broader political, economic and legal processes. Specifically, it interrogates whether EU intervention effectively responds to what are perceived as violations
The Ever Storms
Amanda Foody
Thirteen-year old Barclay and his fellow Lore Keeper apprentices are excited to travel to the Desert to study at the respected University of Al Faradh, but when dangerous, unnatural sandstorms and a magical library appear, more than their exams are at stake.
The Everything Guide to Writing Children's Books
Luke Wallin
Rev. ed. of: The everything guide to writing children's books / Lesley Bolton. c2002.
The Everything Kids' Games & Puzzles Book
Beth L Blair
Peculiar puzzles, ridiculous riddles, and a-mazing mazes guaranteed to keep the fun rolling! What's not to love about puzzles? Unlocking answers, solving mysteries, breaking codes--you're practically a super-spy and you haven't even left your house. Not to mention how puzzles prove what a superior b
The Everything Kids' Puzzle Book
arinda p.k
Word Search or Word Sleuth puzzles for children! Lots of words for your kid to find in each grid. The search words include cats, dogs and other animals, flowers, fruits, math terms, science terms, simple words and some tough ones for your kid to improve their vocabulary! Each puzzle contains a solut
The Everything Kids' Scratch Coding Book
Jason Rukman
Teach kids the concepts of coding in easy-to-understand language and help them develop games of their own with The Everything Kids’ Scratch Coding Book! Understanding computer science is becoming a necessity in the modern age. As our world shifts towards becoming increasingly more technical and auto
THE EXEMPLAR
live audiences and those spectating from their heat\u002Dresistant dwellings. Will (the only Black competitor) is one such enhanced clone of a long\u002Dago original. As Will studies for the Crucible, he is disturbed by strange dreams, unanswered questions, and the gaps in his knowledge. Why do some Crucible faculty react emotionally to Will Herndon’s name? Why is his aged grandfather still alive, and being very evasive? (“Will’s heart was beating fast...could it be that everyone—from his grandpa to Amy—were trying to protect others from him? He knew himself. Or he thought he knew who he was at his core.”) The dilemmas and identity questions posed by the author are compelling ones, if somewhat familiar (and yes, The Hunger Games (2008)gets name\u002Dchecked). YA SF readers might also note resemblances to the Maze Runner series by James Dashner—this novel’s climax is literally a maze run—and a cold\u002Dcase mystery at the hot\u002Dclimate narrative’s heart is resolved off\u002Dpage. But at least this cli\u002Dfi dystopian thriller wraps up in one relatively compact volume."
In a climate-ravaged future where enhanced clones compete in a deadly tournament for survival, this science fiction thriller follows Will, the only Black competitor, as he prepares for the Crucible w...
The Experts' Guide to the Baby Years
Samantha Ettus
Read a little, learn a lot! Oh, baby! In one book, 100 leading parenting experts offer must-have advice for expecting and new parents. The Experts’ Guide to the Baby Years is the all-in-one companion to raising your baby with confidence, knowledge, and style, while maintaining your own sanity. As a
The Exquisite Corpse Adventure
National Children's Book and Literacy Alliance
Twins Joe and Nancy were raised in a circus but on their eleventh birthday they learn their parents are still alive and need their help, so they set out on an quest filled with many extraordinary beings and adventures. Consists of twenty-seven episodes by nineteen authors and pictures by five illust
The Eyes and the Impossible
Dave Eggers
NEWBERY MEDAL WINNER • #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An enthralling novel for all ages by award-winning author Dave Eggers, told from the perspective of one uniquely endearing dog—featuring beautiful artwork from Caldecott honoree Shawn Harris. “Johannes is a highly engaging narrator whose exuberance
THE FAERIE MORGANA
Genre
This dark fantasy novel plunges readers into a world where ancient faerie magic collides with modern reality, following a protagonist who discovers a hidden lineage tied to the powerful and enigmatic...
THE FAIRLEY BROTHERS IN JAPAN
request and performing in unconventional venues, such as the back of a souvenir shop at a flower store. An online interview they give about their past gradually helps them pick up more fans\u003B their answers are woven throughout the story, allowing the reader to learn more about the brothers’ personalities, ambitions, and unresolved tensions. (Reflecting on the past, Andy observes, “There’s been so much water under the bridge, the bridge itself washed away—decades ago. But the way you were talking this morning, it sounded like it all happened yesterday.”) The author does not shy away from presenting the flaws in his sibling characters: Andy once stole Chris’ girlfriend, the love of his life, and Chris struggles with dissatisfaction in comparison to his more adventurous sibling (amid reflection and regret, Chris begins to emerge from his shell and find some fulfillment in his present circumstances). Starkey deftly balances nostalgia, humor, and heartbreak throughout, providing authentic\u002Dseeming details about touring Japan while presenting a realistic story of two brothers coming to a better mutual understanding with age. "
This middle grade adventure follows two American brothers as they navigate the cultural wonders and challenges of modern Japan, from navigating Tokyo's bustling Shibuya Crossing to experiencing tradi...
THE FAIRY TALE FIXERS
Genre
This clever middle-grade fantasy introduces a secret society of magical repair specialists who work behind the scenes to fix classic fairy tales when they go wrong. When a technical glitch causes sto...
THE FALL OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
Driver, a professor at Yale Law School, shows how the Supreme Court played the defining role in determining the place of race and gender in the fabric of American life. It focuses on the 2023 case Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College (abbreviated as SFFA) as the decision that effectively killed affirmative action as a legally enshrined practice. Driver argues that the tradition of taking race into consideration in college admissions created opportunities for historically underrepresented minority students. The author presents material from surveys and studies to show that classroom and workplace diversity enhances intellectual inquiry and fosters a productive competitiveness in the economy at large. He also reviews the arguments against affirmative action: that it privileges identity over accomplishment\u003B that it potentially advances students who are otherwise unprepared for “elite” institutions\u003B that it runs counter to a race\u002Dblind ideal of American meritocracy. SFFA was, in the author’s view, a radical decision, one made not transparently through argument and evidence, but disingenuously. Chief Justice John Roberts’ opinion “managed to violate virtually every tenet of the judicial approach that he announced [during his confirmation hearings]….The opinion evinced no willingness whatsoever to relinquish his own ideological priors in order to embrace the larger institutional considerations.” In short, SFFA was a product of changes in court personnel rather than of principled argument. It is now up to universities, the author argues, not to acquiesce in the face of judicial spinelessness or presidential extortion, but rather to fight vigorously for classrooms inclusive of all Americans, irrespective of the color of their skin or the thickness of their wallets."
This incisive examination of the legal and social history leading to the landmark Supreme Court decision dismantling race-conscious college admissions provides a crucial primer for young adults navig...
THE FARAWAY FOREST
Genre
This enchanting middle-grade fantasy transports readers to a magical woodland where ancient trees whisper secrets and mythical creatures guard hidden realms. The story follows a young protagonist's j...
The Farthest Shore
Ursula K. Le Guin
When the prince of Enlad declares the wizards have forgotten their spells, Ged sets out to test the ancient prophecies of Earthsea.
The Fascinating Engineering Book for Kids
Jacie Maslyk
From acoustics to holograms—explore awesome engineering facts for kids ages 8 to 12 Did you know that computer chips can be thousands of times smaller than a grain of sand? Or that whale fins inspired the wind turbine? The Fascinating Engineering Book for Kids is packed with 500 incredible facts abo
The Final Reckoning
Robin Jarvis
The Deptford Mice and their allies rush once again into battle with old enemies, grown much more powerful, as a devastatingly cold winter threatens to keep the Green Mouse from returning in the spring.
The Finders Keepers Mystery (The Boxcar Children Mysteries #99)
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Alden's neighbor, Lina, thinks there's treasure hidden in her attic and she wants the Boxcar Children to help her find it. Of course, the children are eager to help search--but it appears they aren't the only ones looking for the treasure.
THE FIRE-BREATHING DUCKLING
Genre
This whimsical picture book introduces a young duckling who discovers an unexpected talent for breathing fire, turning the peaceful pond into a scene of delightful chaos. The vibrant illustrations ca...
The First Captain Underpants Collection
Dav Pilkey
Find out how it all began! It's the FIRST Captain Underpants Collection, featuring the first four novels in the bestselling, popular, hilarious series. Also includes a sticker sheet with all-new art! Now you can have the first four books in one boxed set-along with a super-cool sticker sheet featuri
The First Five Books (Wings of Fire)
Tui T. Sutherland
The first story arc in the #1 New York Times bestselling epic series is now available as an ebook collection! A war has been raging between the dragon tribes of Pyrrhia for years. According to a prophecy, five dragonets will end the bloodshed and choose a new queen. But not every dragonet wants a de
THE FIRST STATE OF BEING
Erin Entrada Kelly
This time-travel adventure from Newbery Medal winner Erin Entrada Kelly masterfully blends historical fiction with contemporary middle-grade concerns, following twelve-year-old Michael as he encounte...
The Flames of Hope (Wings of Fire #15)
Tui T. Sutherland
The #1 New York Times bestselling series is hotter than ever, and this thrilling conclusion to the Lost Continent Prophecy arc is a must-read! With talons united... Luna has always wanted to change the world -- to fix it, to free it -- even if she’s never actually known how. Now that all of dragon -
THE FLOATING LAKE OF DRESSA MOORE
researchers. He also hopes that bringing along his lover, William Watts Worthwaddle, a linguist, will improve their faltering relationship. But the journey to Lake Connell spawns danger and obstacles at every turn. For one, Jonathan and William sail the Aquirren River on The Knotted Wood, a ship captained by Marta Bartolome, a pirate commanding an undead crew. Further complications abound, threatening to thwart their goal. The pirate ship is desperately pursued by Commodore Thomas Wilkes, who wants to kill Marta, believing she abducted his wife. The True Religionists don’t want Dressa Moore to be explored, fearing they’ll lose their tight control of the area. Fellow magilurgist Samson Sutter, jealous of Jonathan, tries to cut the funding for the expedition. Miller keeps his story hopping rapidly from one viewpoint to another, but his large pool of characters can sometimes be overwhelming. William, Jonathan, and Marta stand out from the crowd—flawed but somehow likable, capable of surprises. Heartless\u002Dseeming Marta reveals her code of ethics about human life: “I never take one without good reason.” Mocked for his useless linguistics studies (there’s only one language), William nevertheless finds a way to earn respect with his skills. A magical land is imaginatively depicted with airborne pigs eating a shower of lettuce and carrots while gliding above “seashell streets.” Roses rapidly bloom, die, and regenerate. Though there are battle scenes, the book’s tone is lighthearted. “It took me three months to find the perfect\u002Dsized vest!” Marta shouts after being shot in the shoulder. Miller’s riveting novel is so stuffed with characters and subplots that a sequel is announced at the end."
This middle-grade fantasy adventure transports readers to a world where a mysterious floating lake holds ancient secrets and a young heroine must confront her destiny. When the lake's magical propert...
The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship
Arthur Ransome
When the Czar proclaims that he will marry his daughter to the man who brings him a flying ship, the Fool of the World sets out to try his luck and meets some unusual companions on the way. The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship is the winner of the 1969 Caldecott Medal.
The Friendship
Mildred D. Taylor
Another powerful story in the Logan Family Saga and companion to Mildred D. Taylor's Newbery Award-winning Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. Cassie Logan and her brothers have been warned never to go to the Wallace store. So they know to expect trouble there. What they don’t expect is to hear Mr. Tom Be
THE FROZEN PEOPLE
an expert in period dress, Ali’s ready to leave. Since so much about time travel remains unknown, it’s a dangerous trip. The team has learned, for example, that travelers must stand in the exact same place they landed in order to return. Proceeding to 44 Hawk Street, a boardinghouse owned by Cain Templeton, most of whose residents were artists, Ali is greeted by the sight of Cain standing over the body of a dead woman. Although people think Ali is odd, she manages to stay in the house and investigate. But her portal is accidentally used by someone else, rendering it inoperative for her and leaving Finn and her team desperate to find a way to retrieve her. The man who used her portal may be a murderer now living in Ali’s present. When Isaac Templeton is found shot to death by an old\u002Dfashioned gun and Finn is arrested for his murder, one of Ali’s colleagues takes her place so she can return to the present and help clear her son."
This chilling science fiction adventure plunges readers into a frozen dystopia where a mysterious cataclysm has flash-frozen most of humanity in crystalline stasis. The story follows a small band of ...
The Funny Little Woman
Arlene Mosel
In this Caldecott Medal-winning tale set in Old Japan, a lively little woman who loves to laugh pursues her runaway dumpling—and must outwit the wicked three-eyed oni when she lands in their clutches. “The pictures are in perfect harmony with the humorous mood of the story. . . . It’s all done with
THE GAME DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY GUIDE
Genre
This comprehensive guide offers aspiring game creators a practical roadmap through the entire development process, from initial concept brainstorming to post-launch marketing. It systematically break...
THE GARDEN AND THE JUNGLE
side in the West, as Plenel chronicles while interrogating “those imperial claims to superiority, domination, and power which have not ceased causing barbarism to appear in the heart of civilization.” Two frequently evoked cases in point are Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Israel’s war on Gaza, abetted by numerous authoritarian regimes, not least of them Donald Trump’s, which break “with the ideal of a shared world, where human beings, just like the nature of which they are part, are in relationship, ineluctably interconnected, intermixed, and interdependent.” The modern West, Plenel makes plain, is founded on “criminal ideologies and destructive forces”\u003B another case in point is the system of French colonialism, which, alone of the European powers, continues today in far\u002Dflung “neocolonial” places such as New Caledonia—one of many apartheid states, a category in which he also places Trump’s America—and Chad. Plenel is unsparing of his homeland, locating in it the “great replacement” theory beloved of the MAGA right in the U.S. Ironically, Plenel notes, the true law of the jungle is the anarchist theoretician Peter Kropotkin’s theory of mutual aid, where the survival of the fittest gives way to the survival of all who apply. The translation renders many names in their French forms (Kropotkine, Carl Schmitt, Atila), which is a touch distracting, but Plenel’s defense of the Enlightenment ideals of liberté, égalité, and fraternité comes through quite clearly."
This powerful dual narrative follows two young protagonists from starkly different worlds—one cultivating a carefully tended garden, the other navigating the untamed wilderness—as their stories gradu...
The Genius Puzzle Book for Kids
Lisa Regan
Packed with brain-boggling, head-scratching, super-fun puzzles, games and activities, this book is a great way to give your mental muscles a work-out! Perfect for puzzlers ages 6 and up.
The Getaway (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #12)
Jeff Kinney
In The Getaway, book 12 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley and his family are getting out of town. With the cold weather and the stress of the approaching holiday season, the Heffleys decide to escape to a tropical island resort for
THE GHOST OF WRECKERS COVE
their father’s tales of fictional girl detectives, Cristina and Martha form their own secret sleuthing society and set out to solve the mystery. Their search takes them to the village library, a forgotten museum, and even a crumbling cliffside cave, uncovering clues that tie together ghostly sightings, legendary land pirates called “wreckers,” and a priceless jewel lost at sea. The pair begin to suspect that they may need to help Ida accept the truth of what happened so many years ago—a fitting task for two girls who are also quietly processing the recent loss of their mother. Despite its ghostly apparitions and dark themes, Del Campo’s story is more sweet than spooky, and Liniers’ illustrations employ a muted palette and watercolor texture that matches the quietly emotional story. “I will always believe in fairies and magic,” Martha announces to dismissive Cristina at one point, and this tale of sisterly bonding does indeed feel like a fairy tale, at times. As such, slightly older readers may wish that there were more swashbuckling, ghostly adventure, Still, its quiet pace and subtle tone will resonate with younger, reflective readers who are drawn to atmosphere over action. "
This gripping middle-grade mystery plunges readers into a windswept coastal adventure where a young protagonist uncovers a century-old shipwreck legend while staying with relatives for the summer. Th...
THE GHOSTS OF GWENDOLYN MONTGOMERY
Genre
A chilling ghost story unfolds when 17-year-old Gwendolyn Montgomery inherits her family's ancestral estate, only to discover it's haunted by generations of troubled spirits with unfinished business....
The Girl Who Trusted Ghosts
Genre
The key to my future is hidden in the past. But can I face the dark family secrets buried in 1591 and make it back in time to save everyone I love? The Kingsley, Mallory, Radcliffe heirs and I (the Langley heir) journey to our family estates on a mission. We must each gather a unique ingredient tied
THE GLITCH
engineering an amicable settlement for all. It’s a settlement that involves lots of ice cream, too. Why? “Ice cream makes you happy when you are sad!” Rex doesn’t offer actual explanations for Fred’s software glitch or its timely disappearance, but this unexpected behavior does make the light\u002Dskinned, round\u002Dheaded pacifist seem a little less too good to be true, and his message therefore that much easier to accept."
This gripping science fiction thriller plunges readers into a world where a mysterious digital anomaly, known as The Glitch, begins erasing reality itself, forcing a group of tech-savvy teens to unco...
THE GLOOMLANDS CHRONICLES
melodic fae, amusing chatty trees, and tiny, whimsical house trolls. The author balances fantastical elements with relatable ordinary life as the characters grapple with issues of identity, disharmony, and long\u002Dharbored family secrets while journeying toward self\u002Ddiscovery. The pacing could be improved by trimming some of the dialogue and day\u002Dto\u002Dday minutiae, but the novel’s diverse cast, fascinating folklore, and beautifully descriptive prose enrich the tale. (“Her long violet hair, adorned with colorful wildflower petals, cascaded down her back, and she wore an opal gown that shimmered like moonlight against her dark skin,” Rininger writes of a fae.) This imaginative debut will capture the heart and imagination of any adventure\u002Dloving middle\u002Dgrade reader."
In a world where magic has been outlawed and the sun is a fading memory, this fantasy novel plunges readers into the Gloomlands—a realm of perpetual twilight where ancient spells linger in the shadow...
THE GODS OF NEW YORK
his perceived mismanagement on numerous fronts. Corruption scandals undermined his administration. Homelessness surged, due in part to federal funding cuts, reductions in mental health in\u002Dpatient care, and local government failures. AIDS was killing thousands of New Yorkers. With City Hall slow to act on the latter, playwright and activist Larry Kramer tried to out the closeted mayor and lambasted federal health officials like Anthony Fauci. Conservative writer William F. Buckley Jr. said people with HIV should be tattooed to prevent its spread. Meanwhile, crack decimated poor neighborhoods, as “an inherently biased law” imprisoned many Black users and spared white users of powder cocaine. Violent crime and racial conflict stoked by tabloids made Al Sharpton famous and fueled international interest in Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing. Rudy Giuliani’s profile rose as he prosecuted Wall Street crooks. And Donald Trump, after making some bad business deals, “was now refashioning himself into the city’s white id,” Mahler writes. When Trump made inflammatory statements after five Black and Latino teens were accused—falsely, it turned out—of raping a woman in Central Park in 1989, famed columnist Jimmy Breslin wrote that he had “destroyed himself” as “all demagogues ultimately do.”"
This urban fantasy adventure plunges readers into a New York City where ancient deities walk the streets disguised as ordinary citizens, blending mythic stakes with contemporary city life. The narrat...
THE GOLDEN AGE OF ITALIAN JEWS
men and women who take advantage of new freedoms and, by the 1930s, find their ways among old prejudices. Jewish Italians served their nation in many ways, “eager to prove that the faith the country had shown in their Italianitá (Italianess) was fully warranted.” Their courage stands in sharp contrast to “the cowardice shown” by the world’s initial reluctance “to take action against the rise of Fascism.” Italian Jewry offers a lesson in ambition and resilience, patriotism and bravery."
This compelling historical exploration chronicles the vibrant and intellectually fertile period for Jewish communities in Italy, spanning from the Renaissance to the Baroque era. The book masterfully...
The Golden Specific
S. E. Grove
Thirteen-year-old Sophia Tims, with her friend Theo, continues to search for her parents, explorers who have vanished as the borders shift within a world transformed by the Great Disruption of 1799.
The Golden Tiger Mountain
Ravi Kapoor
How far will you go for the ones you love? Are you brave enough to face your worst fears? To find the magical cure for his ailments, old Pala Dawa and Rinzing, his little granddaughter and the heart of his world, must do what no man has ever done - climb the Golden Tiger Mountain, and come back aliv
The Great Indian Story Book for Children
Dr Anshumali Pandey
Stories play a vital role in the growth and development of children. The books they read and the characters they get to know can become like friends. It's also good for children to understand that books are a useful source of information and that good reading skills are important for success in thei
The Gruffalo and Other Stories CD
Julia Donaldson
Your favourite Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler stories, read aloud by stars Imelda Staunton, Jim Carter and Steven Pacey.Go 'Grrrr . . .' with the Gruffalo, sing along with the Smartest Giant, help Monkey search for his mum and see if the little old lady can make some room in her house! The Gruff
The Hat
Jan Brett
When Lisa hangs her woolen clothes in the sun to air them out for winter, the hedgehog, to the amusement of the other animals, ends up wearing a stocking on his head.
THE HATE U GIVE
Angie Thomas
8 starred reviews ∙ William C. Morris Award Winner ∙ National Book Award Longlist ∙ Printz Honor Book ∙ Coretta Scott King Honor Book ∙ #1 New York Times Bestseller! "Absolutely riveting!" —Jason Reynolds "Stunning." —John Green "This story is necessary. This story is important." —Kirkus (starred re
THE HEALING HIPPO OF HINODE PARK
Genre
This heartwarming picture book introduces young readers to Hiro, a gentle hippopotamus who uses his special healing powers to help the troubled animals of Hinode Park. When the park's residents face ...
The Hello, Goodbye Window (Caldecott Medal Winner)
Norton Juster
Looking through the kitchen window, a little girl and her doting grandparents watch stars, play games, and, most importantly, say hello and goodbye.
The Hero and the Crown
Robin McKinley
A Newbery Medal Winner Although she is the daughter of Damar's king, Aerin has never been accepted as full royalty. Both in and out of the royal court, people whisper the story of her mother, the witchwoman, who was said to have enspelled the king into marrying her to get an heir to rule Damar-then
The High King
Lloyd Alexander
The ultimate battle between good and evil awaits in this breathtaking conclusion to The Chronicles of Prydain. In The High King, the most powerful weapon in the land of Prydain falls into the hands of Arawn, Lord of the Land of Death. Taran and Prince Gwydion must rally an army to stand against the
THE HIGHEST EXAM
three scholars presents a history of the exam, told through their personal experiences and framed as a socioeconomic study of Chinese ambition in the 21st century. The gaokao serves as an example of the highly centralized structure of Chinese life. Just as central planning governs much of urban and rural life, so too does the system of learning come from the top. The exam structure reflects not only the highly technocratic foci of Chinese advancement, but also its long\u002Dstanding values. Hard work remains the most important thing. China, however, is no straightforward meritocracy. “It’s not that China’s people are idealists who only believe in the power of an exam to predict intelligence,” the authors write. “Rather, China is a society known for connections and petty corruption—hence, the weakness of its institutions.” Children spend their lives taking exams, and family connections help with tutors and retesting. Teachers are not just paid\u003B they are often personally compensated for a child’s education. The “murky waters of corruption in China” wash over this highly centralized system of advancement. And while success is quantified by score, and while that score stays with the student throughout life, failure is equally branding. This book paints a landscape of vast inequality passing itself off as meritocracy—an exposé of an increasingly powerful global nation and a warning to any society, east or west, that still believes in teaching to the test."
This gripping examination of academic pressure and personal ambition follows a group of elite students competing in a legendary, life-altering test that promises success to only one winner. The narra...
THE HIROSHIMA MEN
Japan’s unexpectedly sudden surrender, Americans accepted the official story that ordinary superbombs had won the war. Stories of gruesome injuries and agonizing deaths that continued to occur months afterward were censored or officially denied. By 1946 Hersey was a Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist, chafing at Time\u002DLife’s reluctance to let him travel. More amenable, New Yorker editors sent him to Asia, where he returned traditional stories before traveling to Hiroshima, which, despite a year’s passage, smelled of death. Interviewing widely, he concentrated on stories from half\u002Da\u002Ddozen survivors. The result, filling the Aug. 31, 1946, issue, was a jolt, and the later book a worldwide bestseller. Both gave rise to the belief, still popular if not unanimous, that the bomb must never be used again."
This powerful historical account examines the devastating aftermath of the atomic bomb through the eyes of the Hiroshima Maidens—young women who survived the blast only to face severe burns and socia...
The History of Railroads in America
Baby Professor
In this book, you will learn about the history of railroads in America and how it has transformed the nation over the years. Understand the reason why railroads became a “big hit” after the Civil War. How did the use of railroads impact businesses in the USA? What were the advantages and disadvantag
THE HOPE NOT PLOT
the KGB. It’s an ambitiously sinister plan, but it’s not one that goes completely undetected. When suspicions regarding the funeral ceremony are brought to the attention of U.S. President Lyndon Johnson, he takes action: Not only does he decide not to attend the memorial services, but he also consults former CIA director Allen Dulles, who, along with many other government operatives, recognizes the seriousness of the situation, which could easily spiral out of control.The story begins with a rather bland speech from 1960s\u002Dera Prime Minister Harold Wilson (“We are on the threshold of an extraordinary moment in the history of the realm”)\u003B a bit later on, there’s a similarly unexciting flashback to Churchill’s final public appearance in 1964, in which a woman unnecessarily explains to her young daughter, “Sweetheart, that is Sir Winston Churchill and his wife, Lady Churchill.” Nevertheless, as the pages turn, so does readers’ anticipation regarding the wild spy mission, which involves a large cast of diverse characters\u003B they include a couple in the U.K. that “had dedicated themselves to Soviet intelligence for nearly three decades, their commitment unwavering despite upheavals and betrayals,” as well as a frazzled American spy who, before the threat of KOBA came to the CIA’s attention, had been living a very unhappy existence in Rome. The lively mix of real\u002Dlife historical figures and Stokes’ fictional creations keeps events moving briskly along, and that includes the action scenes\u003B in one, a character makes quick work of his adversaries by firing “three shots with great poise and precision, dropping all three men in less than two seconds.” And, of course, there’s always the chance that world\u002Dchanging fiascoes will occur if the plan actually succeeds. The potential for such chaos will give readers plenty of good reasons to stick with the novel all the way to its conclusion."
This gripping middle-grade adventure follows a group of young heroes determined to stop a sinister conspiracy that threatens their entire community, blending mystery and suspense with themes of frien...
The House of Dies Drear
Virginia Hamilton
Edgar Award Winner: A teenager and his family must uncover the haunting historical legacy of their Civil War–era house. Shortly after moving into an old, spooky home, thirteen-year-old Thomas Small and his family start hearing strange noises. The house has a past, and when Thomas discovers a hidden
THE HOUSE OF QUIET
a peat bog. White unveils magical abilities and sinister mystery in dreamy, disorienting passages. The third\u002Dperson narration occasionally follows other residents of the house. Once the teens start building relationships—Birdie develops a friendship with Minnow, and each has a love interest among the upper\u002Dclass residents—the intrigue picks up and the fragmented clues come together in an explosive, satisfying finale. Birdie presents white, and Minnow has light brown skin\u003B Minnow’s same\u002Dsex relationship is framed as remarkable only for crossing the class divide. "
This thoughtful exploration of domestic tranquility offers young readers a window into the restorative power of quiet spaces, blending gentle narrative with atmospheric illustrations that celebrate s...
The Huge Pacific Ocean
Doreen Gonzales
The Pacific Ocean covers almost a third of the planet and is home to many different plants and animals. Readers find out why this ocean is so important to the plants and animals that live there, why it is so important, and how people can help clean and protect this ocean.
The Hunger Games
Suzanne Collins
First in the ground-breaking HUNGER GAMES trilogy. Set in a dark vision of the near future, a terrifying reality TV show is taking place. Twelve boys and twelve girls are forced to appear in a live event called The Hunger Games. There is only one rule: kill or be killed. When sixteen-year-old Katnis
The Hunger Games 4 Book eBook Box Set
Suzanne Collins
This stunning paperback box set includes all three books in Suzanne Collins's internationally bestselling Hunger Games trilogy together with The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. You can step into the world of Panem and continue all the way to the electrifying conclusion.
The Hunger Games Trilogy
Suzanne Collins
The stunning Hunger Games trilogy is complete! The extraordinary, ground breaking New York Times bestsellers The Hunger Games and Catching Fire, along with the third book in The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins, Mockingjay, are available for the first time ever in e-book. Stunning, gripping,
The Hunger Games: Special Edition
Suzanne Collins
This Special Edition of The Hunger Games includes the most extensive interview Suzanne Collins has given since the publication of The Hunger Games; an absorbing behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the series; an engaging archival conversation between Suzanne Collins and YA legend Walter Dean M
The Hunt for the Hollower
Callie C. Miller
Everyone in his family assumes Percy is the Septimum Genus their ancestor Merlyn prophesized, but when he attempts a forbidden spell with his twin Merlynda and vanishes through a portal, it is Merlynda who sets off to rescue her brother and discovers her true powers.
THE IMPOSSIBLE BOMB
the end of the 1930s, Nazi advances in France, Poland, Denmark, and elsewhere had driven scientists to flee to England, many of them physicists highly motived to put their research toward ending the war. The U.S. had not yet entered the war, but their scientists were beginning similar efforts. The two research entities—the Manhattan Project in the U.S. and the Tube Alloys program in England—managed to join forces despite political machinations and ego\u002Ddriven resistance from Roosevelt and Winston Churchill, each of whom wanted his own country to claim ownership of the bomb. Once the leaders realized that neither side could complete the effort on its own, they signed a secret agreement in August 1943\u003B by December, 60 British scientists joined their American colleagues at Los Alamos and Berkeley, and work on the bomb began in earnest. Williams’ book impeccably documents those events, with an excellent selection of photos, timelines, and maps, along with a handy reference list featuring key players."
This gripping science thriller plunges readers into a high-stakes race against time as a brilliant young physicist discovers a world-ending device hidden within a deceptively simple mathematical proo...
THE IMPROBABLE VICTORIA WOODHULL
women. Other firsts followed: Victoria was the first woman to testify before Congress, on the matter of women’s suffrage, and, in 1872, the first to run for president. She touted her causes—suffrage and free love—in a newspaper column, “The Petticoat Politician,” and a weekly newspaper she and her sister published. Early admirers included Walt Whitman, Susan B. Anthony, and newspaperman Horace Greeley. But Victoria’s notoriety and arrogance undid her: She “hunted trouble and didn’t care where her foot landed,” Collinsworth notes succinctly. Anthony Comstock had her arrested twice. Mired in scandal, in 1877, she sailed for England, where, with stubborn determination, she reinvented herself."
This compelling biography brings to life the extraordinary story of Victoria Woodhull, America's first female presidential candidate, whose radical ideas about women's rights and financial independen...
The Infinity Courts
Akemi Dawn Bowman
Includes an excerpt from The Genesis War.
THE INTELLIGENCE EXPLOSION
fierce competition between major tech companies like OpenAI, Google, Meta, and Microsoft. These corporations, he argues, have released unpredictable generative AI models and are racing to create artificial general intelligence (AGI) without fully understanding or addressing the risks. The result, according to Barrat and the experts he cites, will likely be catastrophic. One chilling comparison equates releasing open\u002Dsource code to publishing plans for a nuclear bomb. Another AI expert envisions rogue data centers developing unchecked AI systems that must be destroyed to protect humanity. Despite the urgency of his tone, Barrat notes that AI does offer tangible benefits for medicine, robotics, and scientific research. From protein folding to factory automation, current AIs already surpass human performance in many specialized domains. But the book’s core concern remains the lack of safeguards, AI’s unpredictable emergent properties, and our present inability to align superintelligent systems with human values. Barrat’s argument is passionate and unapologetically skeptical of industry motivations. His plentiful notes make the book a valuable resource for readers looking to explore the topic further. This volume will satisfy those wondering why many respected researchers are sounding the alarm about AI, fearing a risky, high\u002Dstakes choose\u002Dyour\u002Down\u002Dadventure game where black\u002Dbox models replace human decision\u002Dmaking. Barrat offers some hope, but he warns that smart AIs won’t stay confined to computers for long. Agree or disagree, this thought\u002Dprovoking introduction will add context for those seeking to understand AI’s darker potential."
This gripping exploration of artificial intelligence and technological acceleration offers young readers a compelling look at where machine learning might take humanity next. The book masterfully bre...
The Ivory Tower and Harry Potter
Lana A. Whited
Now available in paper, The Ivory Tower and Harry Potter is the first book-length analysis of J. K. Rowling's work from a broad range of perspectives within literature, folklore, psychology, sociology, and popular culture. A significant portion of the book explores the Harry Potter series' literary
The Jane Addams Children's Book Award
Susan C. Griffith
Jane Addams (1860–1935) was an inspired activist who struck at the roots of social injustice through persistent and thoughtful action, advocating for reforms in sanitation, housing and work conditions, and child labor. In 1915 Addams founded the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WI
The Journal of Djuna Malik
a racist man who lived down the street. Mourning her are her much older sister, Nisha, who raised her after their parents were killed in a terrorist attack in Mumbai, and her Lit professor, Liam McFadden, who feels she’s a talented writer and shows her class writings to Nisha after toying with the idea of plagiarizing them as material for his own novel. Liam and Nisha bond over Djuna’s journal and begin an affair. Nisha tells her own story to Liam, which includes her rape by an American youth in India, which led to further tragedy when her vengeful Indian lover at Harvard accidentally blew up himself, his brother, and uncle, with a bomb intended for Nisha’s attacker. She also ruminates on her tense marriage with Michael, a depressed white man with lots of guns and seething resentments. Meanwhile, Liam is wrestling with his own past growing up in Ireland. His father, a famous novelist, was so enraged that Liam’s mother published her own novel that she never finished another one, and he also plagiarized the work of Liam’s brother, Shamus, a talented and volatile poet. After he dropped dead of a heart attack during an argument with Shamus, more tragedy followed. Throughout, Nisha and Liam ponder the dead, while Nisha untangles yet more fraught relationships with Felicity, a friend and also the mother of Djuna’s killer, and Jamie, a troubled friend of Djuna’s.Wieland’s novel works with big themes, including the experience of Indian immigrants eager to pursue the American dream but subject to racist affronts from microaggressions to homicide, and the problems of the story’s many angry men, with a first\u002Dterm Donald Trump being a distant, presiding spirit who haunts the characters’ anxieties. It’s also an atmospheric portrait of the modern university, capturing the classroom torpor, the energetic zeal of its protest culture, the flurry of squabbling and empty\u002Dnest sorrow that surrounds Nisha’s relationship with Djuna as she leaves home, and the central role that prestigious degrees play in shaping the identity and self\u002Desteem of the professional classes. (Djuna is distraught when her dream colleges reject her and she must settle for Chapel Hill, still one of the best schools in the country.) These are big themes, and Wieland explores them with psychological nuance and exactitude in prose that sometimes has a lyrical stillness and other times opens out into harsh, raw feeling (When tragedy strikes, Nisha’s “wailing afterwards was so loud and so long it seemed the sound came from the hospital building, out of the walls and floors, the drywall, the pipes, the wiring, the invisible Internet signal”). Wieland handles this sometimes unbearably dark material with evocative writing that packs an emotional wallop. "
This compelling novel follows a young woman's journey of self-discovery through the intimate pages of her personal journal, capturing the raw emotions and pivotal moments of coming-of-age. Djuna's vo...
The Junkyard Wonders
Patricia Polacco
A heartwarming story of friendship and celebrating our differences--and the teachers who help us shine--from master storyteller Patricia Polacco, author of Thank You, Mr. Falker. In this story based on the author-illustrator's own childhood, Patricia Polacco once again celebrates the power teachers
The Kindness Club (L.O.L. Surprise!)
Random House
Meet all your L.O.L. Surprise! fierce friends in this all-new Step 3 Step into Reading reader and be part of the Kindness Club! This Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader is all about L.O.L. Surprise! fierce friends being kind--perfect for children ages 5 to 8! Step 3 readers feature engaging char
The Knight at Dawn
Mary Pope Osborne
The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! A castle with a secret passage! That's what Jack and Annie find when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the Middle Ages for another wild adventure. In the Great Hall
THE LACK OF LIGHT
suicide 20 years earlier—a fact we learn in the first chapter but come to fully understand only 700 eagerly turned pages later. The narrator is Keto, who grows up in a delightfully quirky household with two battling grandmothers, a widowed physicist father, and a beloved older brother\u003B the story follows her friendships with brilliant Ira, daring Dina, and beautiful Nene, the darling daughter of a mobster family, from their schoolyard beginnings, through young loves, emerging talents, and life\u002Dchanging decisions, everything thrown into high relief by the unfolding disaster around them. Ferrante lovers will find many echoes of the Neapolitan novels here, the plot similarly featuring almost mythic levels of intensity in love and grief, centering the importance of women’s friendship. An unexpectedly moving translators’ note says that the novel, while not autobiographical, is probably Haratischwili’s \u0022most personal work to date,\u0022 a history strongly felt in myriad gorgeously written summary passages like this one: “We, the children of the nineties, who swapped our childhood and youth for Kalashnikovs and heroin—we, of all people, listened to Barry White and longed for nothing more than eternal love and the ecstatic fruits of that love, for fun and excitement. We, of all people, let the music play. And how! We played it right to the bitter end.”"
This haunting young adult novel plunges readers into a world where darkness has become permanent, following a group of teens navigating a society stripped of electricity and hope. The narrative maste...
THE LADY IN GRAY
the Civil War." />
This gripping historical mystery follows a young girl's investigation into a local ghost story that leads her to uncover hidden truths about her town's Civil War past. When strange occurrences begin ...
The Last Cuentista
Donna Barba Higuera
Winner of the John Newbery Medal Winner of the Pura Belpré Award TIME's Best Books of the Year Wall Street Journal's Best of the Year Minneapolis Star Tribune's Best of the Year Boston Globe's Best of the Year BookPage's Best of the Year Publishers Weekly's Best of the Year School Library Journal's
The Last Dragon
James Riley
Includes an excerpt from The future king.
The Last Storyteller
Donna Barba Higuera
An unforgettable journey through the stars, to the very heart of what makes us human. The incredible Newbery Medal-winning novel from Donna Barba Higuera. "Gripping in its twists and turns, and moving in its themes - truly a beautiful cuento." - NEW YORK TIMES Había una vez . . . There lived a girl
THE LAST TIME WE SPOKE
the time they got home, though, it was clear that the treatment had not worked, and that his mother was on the verge of death. When she did die, Jesse, devastated, was unable to function. He neglected his schoolwork, not because he wasn’t interested in learning, but because he couldn’t concentrate—a situation that may be partially a result of “ADHD, obsessive compulsive disorder, and intrusive thoughts,” all of which are issues that persisted throughout his adulthood. Eventually, Mechanic found a community of fellow “bad kids,” all of whom “went through something” that “dented our innocence.” Mechanic is convinced that these peers, along with punk and hip\u002Dhop, saved his life. After high school, the author worked at a bookstore, cultivating a love of literature and eventually graduating from college with honors. Years later, he became a father and saw his mother’s death in a new light, understanding how much it must have hurt to lose her chance to know her children as they grew older. Mechanic’s illustrations are vibrant and richly detailed, and his use of patterning is especially impressive. This is a raw account of grieving. While the prose feels overwritten at times, overall it’s a tender and frank memoir that will resonate with readers."
This powerful young adult novel explores the devastating aftermath of a violent crime through the alternating perspectives of a grieving mother and the teenage perpetrator, creating an emotionally ch...
THE LAST WIZARD
necessity, a trio comprises an “elf in pursuit of knowledge, a youngster in search of himself, and a burly dwarf embarked on his own mission to change the world.” In the story’s first half, the action is centered in Springdale’s sole tavern. As the trio become familiar with its patrons and proprietor—who’s also the leader of the village—they pick up mapmaking jobs and other odd quests in exchange for money, beer, and meals. Unbeknownst to the three, the titular unnamed wizard secretly oversees their quests and other local activities. Occupying an abandoned house, he’s prevented from materializing in the flesh, due in part to his ailing health: “My best tactic is to remain invisible, all while quietly pursuing the most unique artifact—the Aard of Being—deep within the dungeons.” With a Blood Moon on the horizon, a missing villager returns as a zombie that heralds necromancers and other dark forces converging. The trio discover a hidden dungeon entrance and embarks on their most dangerous quest yet, with the help of a fallen, a satyr, and a healer, to discover hidden artifacts and origins of evil. Mizgailo’s presents readers with a lengthy read that’s divided between accounts of village life and tales of subterranean exploration. The scenes in Springdale’s tavern are full of banter and bawdy characters, lending the characters’ relationships a greater depth. Grampy, the oft\u002Ddisgruntled dwarf, provides much of the humor in his desires for riches and alcohol: “Any free beer makes me happy.” The plucky boy soldier is engaging as he questions the elders in an attempt to learn more than the Warrior Guild permitted. In an addled dream sequence, his mind inspires some of the novel’s stronger prose: “His flame reflected from the moon, illuminating the tortured continent that was slowly devoured by darkness, calling for dawn.” The elf’s loss of faith is also a brief but compelling plot point. As the explorers descend into different dungeon levels, they encounter room after room of unholy creatures—each as deadly as the last. Readers familiar with role\u002Dplaying games, such as Dungeons \u0026amp\u003B Dragons and Warhammer, will enjoy reading about grisly battles and learning the complex, unfolding rules of the Lands of Amun. For others, the scenes may become somewhat repetitive, particularly when a second troop is dispatched to investigate the same area. The wizard provides an effective anchor for exposition, but this long and sometimes\u002Dconvoluted tale may not engage some casual readers."
A young apprentice discovers she's the last hope for a dying magical world in this thrilling fantasy adventure that explores themes of destiny, courage, and the weight of unexpected responsibility. W...
THE LIBRARY AT HELLEBORE
feeding his own body to the school’s ravenous hosts in order to protect his friends\u003B Delilah is an “immortal sacrifice,” dying over and over again in the service of the gods\u003B while Rowan is a “deathworker” whose destiny is foretold by prophecy. There are some intriguing elements—and it’s often hard to take. Like other postmodern antiheroines, among them Chuck Wendig’s Miriam Black (Blackbirds, 2015, etc.) and Julie Crews from The Dead Take the A Train, Alessa’s primary operating mode is pretty much caustic bitch, and her classmates don’t temper it much. Whether the deadpan violence and body horror is excessive is a matter of personal taste, but there’s no denying that the whole thing is pretty squelchy and it’s not always easy to follow. Proceed with caution."
This middle-grade fantasy adventure plunges readers into a magical library where ancient books contain living stories and dangerous secrets. When a young protagonist discovers the Library at Hellebor...
The Life of Dr. Seuss
Sam Rogers
He was one of the most brilliant men in the world. His books inspired millions of lives. But who was he really? This book, just for kids, will look at his childhood, education, marriage and work to see what made him who he was! KidLit-o is a leading electronic publisher in children’s books; each mon
The Little House
Virginia Lee Burton
This picture book about the changes that come to a little house is beautiful and timeless. The little house first stood in the country, but gradually the city moved closer and closer... In 1942, Virginia Lee Burton created The Little House, and since then generations of readers have been enchanted b
The Little Island
Margaret Wise Brown
Children’s book legend Margaret Wise Brown—author of the cherished classic Goodnight Moon—and Caldecott Medal-winner Leonard Weisgard bring young readers an enduring picture book about the magic of nature. Winner of the 1947 Caldecott Medal, this beautifully moving story centers around a little isla
The Little Wizard
Jody Bergsma
A young boy undertakes a perilous quest to save his mother's life.
THE LONELINESS OF SONIA AND SUNNY
leaving home, coming back, connecting, disconnecting, and swimming in the ocean at Goa." />
A poignant exploration of adolescent isolation, this novel traces the parallel journeys of two teens grappling with profound loneliness in their respective worlds. Sonia navigates the treacherous soc...
The Lorax
Dr. Seuss
Celebrate Earth Day with Dr. Seuss and the Lorax in this classic picture book about protecting the environment! I am the Lorax. I speak for the trees. Dr. Seuss’s beloved story teaches kids to speak up and stand up for those who can’t. With a recycling-friendly “Go Green” message, The Lorax allows y
The Lost Heir (Wings of Fire #2)
Tui T. Sutherland
The WINGS OF FIRE saga continues with a thrilling underwater adventure -- and a mystery that will change everything! The lost heir to the SeaWing throne is going home at last.She can't believe it's finally happening. Tsunami and her fellow dragonets of destiny are journeying under the water to the g
The Luckiest Girl
Beverly Cleary
A classic coming-of-age love story from beloved Newbery Medal winner Beverly Cleary. Sixteen-year-old Shelley Latham longs for her junior year of high school to be different from the stifling sameness of the years before. When she is sent from Oregon to California to stay with friends of the family
THE MAGICIAN OF TIGER CASTLE
Genre
A young apprentice magician must master ancient spells to save a mystical fortress from dark forces in this thrilling middle-grade fantasy adventure. The story blends classic magical training sequenc...
The Magician's Elephant
Kate DiCamillo
When ten-year-old orphan Peter Augustus Duchene encounters a fortune teller in the marketplace one day and she tells him that his sister, who is presumed dead, is in fact alive, he embarks on a remarkable series of adventures as he desperately tries to find her.
THE MAN NO ONE BELIEVED
Genre
This gripping psychological thriller explores the terrifying reality of a man whose desperate warnings about an impending disaster are systematically dismissed by everyone around him. As the protagon...
The Man Who Walked Between the Towers
Mordicai Gerstein
The story of a daring tightrope walk between skyscrapers, as seen in Robert Zemeckis's The Walk, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt. In 1974, French aerialist Philippe Petit threw a tightrope between the two towers of the World Trade Center and spent an hour walking, dancing, and performing high-wire tri
THE MANY PASSIONS OF MICHAEL HARDWICK
the American judiciary." />
This compelling examination of a pivotal Supreme Court case offers young readers a fascinating window into the legal battle that fundamentally reshaped LGBTQ+ rights in America. Through the lens of M...
THE MASK
actors in theater before they were used for protection from disease and pollution. Perhaps that idea of misrepresentation is behind the social and political attitudes of protective mask wearing. Strasser (a biologist) and Schlich (a physician) examine the ways people have used protective masks to avoid “bad air” over centuries. The bad air can be too cold or too dry\u003B full of dust, smoke, bacteria, or viruses\u003B or toxic from military use, industry, or transportation. The use of protective masks illustrates what the authors call a technological fix. “Health and disease are examples of hugely complex phenomena, and they become even more so when considered collectively.” Society looks for a simple solution to a complex problem, and protective masks—and their uses and misuses over centuries—are a good example. Masks can be mandated or just recommended during epidemics, wars, or environmental disasters, but the primary responsibility for protection rests with the wearer. From plague doctors in the 1600s to the discovery of bacteria, protective masks were key to combating disease. Masks were also in great favor during the Industrial Revolution, because forcing workers—who were sanding wood, applying pesticides, spraying paint, mining coal, and making hats—to wear masks at work meant that industrialists didn’t need to clean up the work environment. Just slap a mask on workers, and they were good to go. The technology of masks has evolved over the centuries, but the politics of mask wearing has always been divisive, with some seeing protective masks as symbols of cowardice and fear, infringing on personal freedoms. Choosing to wear a protective mask is nothing less than a choice with cultural significance."
This psychological thriller plunges readers into the unsettling world of a teenager who discovers that the carefully crafted persona they present to the world has begun to consume their true identity...
The Matchlock Gun
Walter D. Edmonds
A Newbery Medal Winner In 1756, New York State was still a British colony, and the French and the Indians were constant threats to Edward and his family. When his father was called away to watch for a raid from the north, only Edward was left to protect Mama and little Trudy. His father had shown hi
The Meltdown
Jeff Kinney
THE ONE WITH THE WINTER BATTLE! *The thirteenth laugh-out-loud, fully illustrated bestselling Wimpy Kid book!* Snow has shut down Greg Heffley's middle school! Which should be exciting, but now his neighbourhood is a wintry battlefield. And Greg and his best friend Rowley are caught in the crosshair
THE MEMOIRS OF ANDRÉ TROCMÉ
Genre
This powerful memoir offers an intimate look at the life of French pastor André Trocmé, whose courageous leadership in the village of Le Chambon-sur-Lignon saved thousands of Jewish refugees during W...
The Memory Wall
Lev Ac Rosen
"Severkin is an elf who slinks through the shadows of Wellhall's spiraling stone towers, plundering ancient ruins and slaying mystical monstrosities with ease. He's also a character in a video game--a character that twelve-year-old Nick Reeves plays when he needs a break from the real world. And lat
The Mermaid's Purse
Patricia Polacco
Based on the life of beloved author-illustrator Patricia Polacco’s own amazing grandmother, this wonderful celebration of reading and community is as exhilarating as it is heartwarming. Young Stella loves books so much, her books begin to take over the farmhouse. “Why, Stell, you need your own libra
THE MIGHTY ONION AND GUINEA PIG GIRL!
some hyper\u002Drealistic bits of illustration—a partly chewed candy bar in its wrapper, a fortune cookie, a box of matches, and pages from an old fictional guide to writing comic books by the creator of Toaster Oven Man. The resulting mix is fabulously funny and engaging. Main characters read white."
This vibrant graphic novel follows the unlikely partnership between a superhero onion with surprisingly potent powers and an ordinary girl whose guinea pig companion might just be the key to saving t...
The Mindful Child
Susan Kaiser Greenland
Help the children in your life protect themselves with these groundbreaking age-appropriate mindfulness techniques. Mindful awareness works by enabling you to pay closer attention to what is happening within you—your thoughts, feelings, and emotions—so you can better understand what is happening to
The Minecraft Ideas Book
Thomas McBrien
Discover more than 70 mind-blowing build ideas - plus tips, tricks, and hacks from expert Minecraft builders in this official Minecraft book. Spark your imagination with incredible build ideas inspired by the world around us. Explore landmarks, natural wonders, and inventions. From the Great Wall of
THE MISSION
the Senate Intelligence Committee of the Torture Report, which described in horrible detail the interrogation methods used in the battle against al\u002DQaida. The book also describes the shocking effectiveness of Russian and Chinese cyberattacks. Weiner pegs the difference between the two foes: “China wanted to know their enemies. The Russians simply want to screw them.” Still, the CIA directed the multilateral decade\u002Dlong intelligence operations that enabled NATO and Ukraine to prepare for and react quickly to the Russian invasion in 2023. The CIA is the most studied and misunderstood of any U.S. government agency. Weiner’s book is a balanced and nuanced account that should change that."
This gripping YA thriller plunges readers into a high-stakes world of espionage and moral complexity, following a team of teenage operatives on a critical assignment that blurs the line between duty ...
The Mistakes That Made Us
Irene Latham
Scoring a goal against your own team. Copying a classmate's schoolwork. Accepting a dare to jump down the stairs . . . and getting hurt. This engrossing poetry anthology explores making mistakes and learning from them. Twenty brave poets―Linda Sue Park, Margarita Engle, Allan Wolf, David Elliott, Ma
THE MOON PRINCE
the racial slurs the white quarry manager flings at them. Their earthly society is deeply divided by race, and when they reach the moon, they find there are other ways that beings divide themselves and perpetuate inequalities. Both the illustrations and episodic plot evoke a retro storytelling aesthetic. This adventurous tale is bizarre, entertaining, and grounded in relationships: Molly searches for kindness, and Max fights to protect her. Although this is a satisfying story without the adrenaline\u002Dfilled incidents or lengthy worldbuilding that the genre often contains, there’s a mismatch between the protagonists, whose behavior feels very young, and some of the more mature content."
This enchanting middle-grade fantasy introduces readers to a young boy who discovers he's the heir to a magical lunar kingdom, blending royal destiny with the challenges of growing up. The story weav...
THE MOST UNUSUAL HAUNTING OF EDGAR LOVEJOY
the grotesque faces of dead people lingering on Earth since he was a little boy. He works part time for a cocktail business and a cat café, and then he goes home. It’s safer and less scary that way. When he meets Jamie Wendon\u002DDale, a genderqueer burlesque performer and haunted\u002Dhouse designer, they challenge him to step outside his comfort zone. Jamie loves their life and the pockets of comfort they have found in queer and spooky communities. Predictably, their choices cause their traditional family—their mother is a politician—to bristle. Their sister, Emma, asks Jamie to be her maid of honor (despite the very gendered term), and to step up and help out with wedding plans that coincide with Halloween—Jamie’s busiest time of year, professionally. After Edgar opens up to Jamie about seeing ghosts, he’s able to let Jamie coax him out of his comfort zone and back into the world. And when he has a panic attack at Emma’s rehearsal dinner, it emboldens Jamie to stand up for themself for the first time with their family. Edgar’s own family is only marginally less complicated. His parents aren’t really in the picture anymore, and no one really talks to the crazy aunt who sees ghosts, but his sister’s impending pregnancy might just be enough to bring their absentee brother back into Edgar and his sister’s lives. There’s as much hurt and comfort passing between Parrish’s two very likable love interests as there is scorching chemistry and hot sex. The supporting characters are well\u002Dwritten and nuanced enough to have their own spinoffs, and the book is every bit as cozy as it is steamy."
A teenage boy inherits a ramshackle Victorian mansion only to discover it's inhabited by a motley crew of eccentric ghosts, each with unfinished business that threatens to trap him within the creakin...
The Mysteries of Life in Children's Literature
Mitchell Kalpakgian
FAIRY TALES AND MYTHS have enriched childhood for centuries. In between “Once upon a time” and “happily ever after” we embark on adventures that seem an eternity away from our everyday lives. Yet nothing could be further from the truth. In The Mysteries of Life in Children’s Literature, journey thro
THE MYSTERIOUS BOOKSHOP PRESENTS THE BEST MYSTERY STORIES OF THE YEAR 2025
Genre
This annual anthology delivers another compelling collection of contemporary crime fiction, showcasing the sharpest short stories from both established masters and exciting new voices in the genre. T...
THE MYSTERIOUS CASE OF THE MISSING CRIME WRITER
disappearing herself." />
This clever middle-grade mystery delivers a fresh take on the whodunit genre by following young detective-in-training Lily as she investigates the puzzling disappearance of her favorite author. The s...
The Mystery of Lord Sha
Erik L'Homme
The thrilling sequel to QUADEHAR THE SORCERER, Book One in the Book of Stars trilogy. Robin Penmarch has escaped the dark forces of the Uncertain World, and is back in the monastery where he studies magic. But there is a traitor in the Guild, and before long, Master Quadehar is falsely accused. Robi
THE NATURE OF DEMONS
Genre
This gripping supernatural thriller plunges readers into a world where ancient demons threaten modern reality, blending heart-pounding action with deep questions about good versus evil. The narrative...
THE NEFARIOUS NIGHTS OF WILLOWWEEP MANOR
Genre
A gothic mansion with a mind of its own, a trio of teens trapped by supernatural forces, and a race against time to break a centuries-old curse—this atmospheric novel delivers spine-tingling chills a...
THE NEW ADVENTURES OF MOANA 2
Greppi, follows characters from the Disney film Moana 2 in four new stories." />
This junior novelization expands the world of Disney's beloved ocean voyager, bringing Moana back to the big screen with a fresh quest that tests her courage and deepens her bond with the demigod Mau...
THE NEW GLOBAL POSSIBLE
2030…relative to 2019 levels,” he writes—a tall order given that global emissions are still rising.) Fortunately, he makes his case compelling with real\u002Dworld specifics and stories of leaders who achieved remarkable progress with limited means, like Wangari Maathai, who won a Nobel Prize for her grassroots tree\u002Dplanting campaign in Kenya. Dasgupta explains it all in straightforward and very readable prose that cuts the wonkery with empathy. (“I understand the helplessness when people ask, ‘Does it really matter if I give up meat?’ or ‘Will switching to an electric vehicle even make a difference?’ And yet the answer is always: Yes, it does matter.”) Readers daunted by the scale of the climate emergency will find much stimulating food for thought here."
This timely exploration of our interconnected world examines the complex systems shaping our future, from climate change and technology to global economics and cultural exchange. The author presents ...
The Night Before Christmas
Jan Brett
Jan Brett's take on this Christmas classic is a visual masterpiece! The quintessential holiday poem tells the tale of Christmas's most anticipated visitor, complete with dashing reindeer and gleaming presents. Jan Brett expands on the magical spirit of the classic poem in her beautiful imagining of
THE NIGHTSHADE GOD
the god in his head, Lore doesn’t know what’s happening with the magic she was born with or the magic she’s gained, her friends are grappling with their own gods and scattered throughout the land. With ash thickening the air, Lore must fight just to survive, but she will never be satisfied with mere survival when she might still be able to save the world. So, with her friends and some allies (who may or may not be trustworthy) she begins to work toward a solution that could fix everything. But striving for salvation means anything might have to be sacrificed: Bastian or his disenchanted former Priest Exalted Gabe, her magic, or even her sense of self. As the Nightshade Crown trilogy draws to a close, its scope expands beyond Lore but ultimately remains focused on her journey. The increased presence of secondary characters, particularly Bastian’s half sister Alienor, makes this finale truly feel like an extension of the previous installments rather than simply a rehashed version of similar plot points. As the world expands, so too does the representation, with characters of different sexualities and gender identities incorporated with little fanfare, as their presence does not require remark. Lore’s moral journey is particularly compelling\u003B alongside her self\u002Dsacrifice, she makes bad choices and, often enough, suffers the consequences. Infusing the wonder of myths and magic with the desperation of a fight for survival and earth\u002Dshattering doom, this conclusion lives up to the trilogy as a whole."
In this gripping YA fantasy, a young woman discovers her family's dark connection to a forgotten deity of shadows and secrets, plunging her into a dangerous world where ancient magic clashes with mod...
THE NIGHTTIME BUTTERFLY
Catholics, Alicja writes like some great, undiscovered Kafka: “I will remain alone, completely alone among the entire human mass.”"
This beautifully illustrated picture book follows a young girl's magical encounter with a luminous butterfly that appears only after dark, weaving themes of wonder, patience, and the hidden beauty of...
THE ONCE AND FUTURE ME
Genre
This debut novel offers a fresh take on time travel that will resonate deeply with teenagers navigating identity and future anxieties. When a high school student discovers they can communicate with t...
THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN
Katherine Applegate
Ivan is an easygoing gorilla. Living at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade, he has grown accustomed to humans watching him through the glass walls of his domain. He rarely misses his life in the jungle. In fact, he hardly ever thinks about it at all. Instead, Ivan thinks about TV shows he’s se
THE OTHER GIRL
giving you, in turn, the existence your death gave me”—or to exorcise a spirit."
This gripping psychological thriller explores the dark side of teenage identity when a high school student discovers she has an identical twin she never knew existed. As the protagonist digs into her...
THE OUTWARD PATH
a 16th\u002Dcentury Spanish friar. In this book, he explains it. Beginning at the beginning, Purcell asks the question at the basis of Western philosophy: What is our main goal in life? Conventionally, it’s been the pursuit of happiness, a goal stated literally by Thomas Jefferson but previously given a nod of approval by Aristotle. Few take this literally, preferring to aim for a “good life.” To followers of most religions, it means obeying divine laws and achieving redemption after death. A few religions (Purcell emphasizes Buddhism) and serious philosophers (Purcell adds an entire school, Stoicism) emphasize that there is no divine plan. Life’s value isn’t in achieving grace but in the quality of our struggle here on earth. Aztec thinkers asked, “What does life look like without the possibility of redemption?” Their answer, like that of Stoics and Buddhists (though for different reasons) is that you will be fine because everything of value is already present in a well\u002Dlived life. Purcell’s first chapters will persuade most readers that ingenious insights lie ahead. They’ll be right, but Aztec philosophy (like quantum physics, the Constitution, or evolution) is a complex subject. In a series of Lessons, a “Postface” summary, and three dense appendices, he maintains that Aztec ethics emphasize one’s role in society. It “challenges Stoicism, Buddhism, and other philosophies, which hold that by working on your own, inner self first, you’ll find a way to happiness and fulfillment.” To which Purcell adds, “What makes life worth living also makes it fragile. You are not after happiness, and you are not after invulnerability…but instead a life of meaning.”"
This middle-grade adventure follows a young protagonist's transformative journey through the wilderness, where survival skills become life lessons and the natural world serves as both classroom and c...
THE PAINTER'S FIRE
focusing on three artists whose work inspired rebellion and patriotism: Robert Edge Pine, a British painter likely of African descent\u003B Prince Demah, an enslaved portrait painter\u003B and Patience Wright, an American wax sculptor who ran a London wax museum. Less known than John Singleton Copley, Charles Willson Peale, and Gilbert Stuart, the three were famous among their contemporaries\u003B their clientele spanned the political spectrum, and their art, seen in exhibitions and reproductions, shaped public opinion in Britain and the colonies. Moreover, besides producing art, each contributed to the revolution in other ways: Demah as a soldier, Wright as a patriot spy, and Pine as the founder of popular museum culture. Demah was brought to London by his self\u002Dserving enslaver, who recognized his rare artistic talents and planned to publicize him for her own benefit and arrange for him to study with a professional artist to further develop his skills. On the voyage abroad, he served both as a valet to his owner and as a mariner on the ship. Fortunately, the artist who took him on as apprentice was Pine, an ardent supporter of American liberty. Wright, a successful sculptor in the colonies, was a widow with five children when she decided to go to London to establish herself there. With a letter of introduction to Benjamin Franklin from his sister, Jane, Wright found support to launch her new career. Soon, her networks included aristocrats, politicians, and merchants, from whom she easily gathered intelligence that she passed on to Franklin. “Not all Patriots were white,” Anishanslin writes. “Not all Patriots were men.” The fight for freedom raged beyond combat."
A young artist's journey through creative passion and personal growth unfolds in this vivid exploration of artistic awakening and self-discovery. The narrative captures the intense emotional landscap...
The Paperboy (Caldecott Honor Book)
Dav Pilkey
From #1 bestselling author-illustrator Dav Pilkey, a Caldecott Honor picture book about a boy, his dog, and the solitude they share before the world wakes up. In the still before dawn, while the rest of the world is sleeping, a boy and his dog leave the comfort of their warm bed to deliver newspaper
THE PATCHWORK CLOAK OF KAMAL BEY
the author’s mentor and family friend, a “force\u002Dof\u002Dnature raconteur” Egyptian named Kamal Bey who memorably compares the increasing “tribalism” of the United States’ political parties to “the fanatics of the Middle East.” Zada’s own Egyptian ancestry, combined with his Westernized Arab upbringing and lifelong wanderlust, gives him a unique perspective—one that he eloquently expresses with a clear and vivid narrative voice that uses the desert as a metaphor for identity and nationality: “The desert constantly shifts and changes as we move through it… It is one desert, yet it is made up of endless permutations, all slightly different from each other but sharing a common, underlying reality.” This is a compelling travel memoir that doubles as a thoughtful reflection on the unnecessary (and self\u002Dimposed) national and cultural boundaries that exist only to distract us from our shared humanity."
This middle-grade fantasy adventure follows a young protagonist on a quest to mend a magical garment that holds the fate of their world, weaving themes of identity, heritage, and resilience into a ri...
THE PEOPLE'S PROJECT
self\u002Dabandonment, she meant pretending “you don’t know what you know, don’t hear what you hear, don’t see what you see.” And not abandoning others, as well. Several contributors consider forms of resistance. “I think the act of resistance I take the most pleasure in is raising my sons to be good men,” writes illustrator Aubrey Hirsch. For Chase Strangio, simply being a transgender person signifies resistance: “Part of what makes trans people so central in this small and toxic moment is the power we wield by being insistently ourselves.” Disability justice activist Alice Wong considers the challenge of countering fascism: “The fear, chaos, and danger many of us live in changes our relationship with time. To fight, to provide mutual aid, to listen, care for, and love our people, to nourish and sustain yourself—all of these things take time and energy. We must give ourselves space, grace, and time if we are to fight fascism.” Some pieces exude anger\u003B others, sadness\u003B all face the future with more questions than answers. As scholar Imani Perry puts it, “Today I ask: How do we raise the young in the face of deportations, expulsions, captivity, abandonment and targeted cruelty? How do we feed those writhing with hunger pangs for freedom?” All underscore the crucial power of community."
This timely narrative follows a diverse group of young activists as they mobilize their community to save a beloved local park from commercial development, offering a powerful look at grassroots orga...
THE PHOEBE VARIATIONS
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This middle grade novel explores the complex dynamics of friendship and identity through the eyes of twelve-year-old Phoebe, who navigates shifting social alliances and personal growth during a trans...
The Pigeon HAS to Go to School!
Mo Willems
Why does the Pigeon have to go to school? He already knows everything! And what if he doesn't like it? What if the teacher doesn't like him? What if he learns TOO MUCH!?! Ask not for whom the school bell rings; it rings for the Pigeon!
The Pigeon Needs a Bath Book!
Mo Willems
The Pigeon really needs a bath! Except, the Pigeon's not so sure about that. Besides, he took a bath last month! Maybe. It's going to take some serious convincing to try and get the Pigeon to take the plunge. A Mo Willems' fan favorite condensed in a bath book format.
The Pigeon Won't Count to 10!
MO. WILLEMS
A counting adventure you WON'T want to miss, from bestselling and award-winning author Mo Willems. The Pigeon won't count to ten, and here's why: Reasonably reasonable reason #1: He doesn't want to! Practically perfect reason #2: He already did a bunch of counting yesterday! And perfectly obvious re
The Pledge
Kimberly Derting
In a dystopian kingdom where the classes are separated by the languages they speak, Charlaina "Charlie" Hart has a secret gift that is revealed when she meets a mysterious young man named Max.
THE PODCAST PANTHEON
Genre
This YA novel delivers a fresh take on modern mythology, following a group of tech-savvy teens who discover that the ancient gods are real and now thrive on the power of online engagement. When a hig...
The Poison Jungle (Wings of Fire #13)
Tui T. Sutherland
The New York Times bestselling series continues with a thrilling revelation -- brand-new tribes of dragons! Some secrets are deadly.It's no secret that Sundew wants to destroy the HiveWings. It's her life's mission to exact revenge on the tribe that tried to wipe out the LeafWings and ripped every t
THE POTENCY OF UNGOVERNABLE IMPULSES
this third installment, as charming and even action\u002Dpacked as it is, the construction of this science fantasy might be pushing the boundaries of implausibility too far. Older has degrees and experience in economics, politics, and disaster response\u003B she clearly knows that a society with limited resources would be unlikely to produce the luxurious food and drinks she describes, and understanding people as she does, it seems equally unlikely that a society that also produces murderers wouldn’t have at least one prison and a stricter judicial system than is presented here. There’s a point being made, but it’s not entirely clear what it is."
This psychological thriller explores the dangerous intersection of impulse control and criminal behavior through the lens of a forensic psychologist's most challenging case. The narrative follows a s...
The Presence of the Past in Children's Literature
Ann Lucas
Time is one of the most prominent themes in the relatively young genre of children's literature, for the young, like adults, want to know about the past. This book explores how children's writers have treated the theme and concept of time. The volume starts with the application of literary theory an
THE PRINCE OF ILERIA
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A young prince must navigate treacherous court politics and magical dangers to save his kingdom in this immersive fantasy adventure. When dark forces threaten the realm of Ileria, the protagonist dis...
THE PRINCESS AND THE P.I.
an unsolved case involving Fiona’s father’s megachurch. Is Maurice bailing Fiona out to help her or to find dirt on her dad? Payne’s foray into romantic suspense starts with a high\u002Dstakes tech event and a backstory about Fiona’s family dynamics and the cultish church she has been serving. Add to it Maurice’s demons about his failure to help a young woman escape that church, plus the ugly end of his police career, and the narrative feels like it’s being pulled in several different directions. The plot gets further crowded with other characters and connections between the corporate espionage plot and the religious Mafia one. Villains abound, including Fiona’s sister, her brother’s former lover, the publicist for the tech firm, a second\u002Din\u002Dcommand at the church who keeps leering at Fiona, and Maurice’s ex–best friend on the force. There is also a scene at a sex party, a break\u002Din at the tech office, a fight on a yacht, and a confrontation during a church service. The sequence and timeline of the scenes is confusing and the trail of murders, suspects, and motives hard to follow."
A teenage princess flees an arranged marriage and finds herself under the protection of a rugged private investigator in this modern royal romance. The unlikely pair navigates a world of paparazzi, p...
The Princess and the Unicorn
A.M. Luzzader
A chapter book with princesses and unicorns for girls ages 6-9! Come away to Wildflower Kingdom, a faraway fantasy land with princesses, unicorns, and even a dragon! Join eight-year-old Princess Olivia and six-year-old Princess Juniper, sisters who are always off to discover new adventures and impor
THE QUIET ONE
Genre
In the coastal town of Wintermere, where history clings like salt to the air and the past seeps through cracked wood and whispered legends, silence often says more than words ever could. Sera Linden arrives to lead a revitalization project-confident, driven, and trying hard not to look back. Julian
The Rainforest Ecosystem
Baby Professor
Learn all about the ecosystem of the rainforest, Earth’s oldest living ecosystem. Understand the characteristics of a rainforest, where they are located and how old some of them are. Examine the plant and animal life in a rainforest, and determine why they are important. What are the threats to the
THE RAVEN BOYS
Academy. While he can’t always escape the perception of being a condescending rich boy, Gansey, influenced by a near\u002Ddeath experience seven years earlier, throws himself fully into finding the sleeping king, Owain Glendower. Searching for ley lines that will lead them to Glendower, Gansey, Blue, and the others get swept up in a race to activate the lines before those with dark motives can seize the ancient magic for themselves. Though some of the illustrations don’t convey the full gravitas of some moments in the original, others adroitly capture the humor, dread, and camaraderie that made the novel so intriguing and endearing. Newcomers to the story may not catch the significance of certain developments, but other elements, like the town of Henrietta and Gansey’s journal, gain extra life and added dimensions thanks to Milledge’s expressive and nostalgic artwork, which is enhanced by Ko’s luminous colors. Blue has brown skin and dark curly hair, and the boys present as white. "
This paranormal fantasy follows Blue Sargent, the only non-psychic in a family of clairvoyant women, whose lifelong prophecy warns that she will cause her true love to die. Her fate becomes dangerous...
THE REAGAN FILES 2025
offering transcripts of declassified conversations between Reagan and his closest confidants during his first term. Topics on well\u002Dknown aspects of his foreign policy are certainly present, such as Reagan’s staunch opposition to the Soviet Union or his policies toward the Middle East, but the conversations also provide readers glimpses into lesser\u002Dknown areas, including his approach to allies, if occasional economic rivals, in the Caribbean, Japan, and South Korea. Based largely on declassified materials from the National Security Council and National Security Planning Group, the transcripts provide an intimate look inside Reagan’s administration. In one conversation, for instance, the president describes Lebanon as “the strangest place in the world” because he couldn’t reconcile the nation’s rising terrorist threats with its cosmopolitan hotels, television shows, and sophisticated restaurants. With a law degree from the University of Wisconsin and a former researcher for Reagan biographer Richard Reeves, Saltoun\u002DEbin is intimately familiar with the archival material hosted at the Reagan Presidential Library. Not only has he written multiple volumes on the former president himself, he also led the way in digitizing his archival materials at TheReaganFiles.com. This is a carefully curated and abridged version of select documents, accompanied by the learned commentary and historical analysis of a leading Reagan researcher. This edition could have used some tighter editorial trimming\u003B many of the conversations consume multiple pages. Nevertheless, the book’s emphasis on engaging both scholars and lay readers is effectively supported by a glossary and ample historical contextualization."
This political thriller plunges readers into a high-stakes Washington D.C. landscape where classified documents and government secrets drive a tense narrative of power and conspiracy. The story unfol...
The Reluctant Womb
her friend Frank, Thea joins him doing volunteer work in San Francisco, and Chris heads off to do volunteer work in Jamaica, where she falls in love with a local Black leader named Winston. Over the next school year, Cilla faces a pregnancy scare, Chris finds herself pregnant and decides on an illegal abortion, and Thea becomes pregnant and chooses to have the baby and put her up for adoption. Blair’s narrative is an exploration of the emotional, psychological, societal, and familial complexities and challenges regarding abortion, adoption, and interracial dating, the aftereffects of which linger throughout her characters’ adult years. The author captures the angst and ethos of campus life in the early, pre–Roe v. Wade 1960s and bakes in a primer on the period’s history, referencing the Cuban Missile Crisis, the blatant racism, the misogyny of the medical profession, and the burgeoning Civil Rights movement (“A meeting of Students for a Democratic Society. She wondered what kind of group it was. For Democrats? If she’d been old enough to vote in the 1960 election, she’d have voted for Kennedy. Maybe she’d look into it”). This homage to loving friendships also touches on the issues of mental illness and bisexuality. Blair’s prose is conversational and accessible, vividly evoking a time when social values were on the cusp of great change."
This unconventional picture book explores the profound journey of pregnancy from a surprising perspective—that of the womb itself, personified as a hesitant but ultimately willing participant in the ...
The Rhino in Right Field
Stacy DeKeyser
“Laugh-out-loud fun…A winner in every way.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Funny and good-hearted.” —Publishers Weekly A boy who loves baseball must get past his hard-working immigrant parents—and the rhino in the outfield—to become a batboy in this laugh-out-loud middle grade novel in the tradit
The Rise of the Wyrm Lord
Wayne Thomas Batson
Aidan's new friend Antoinette is called to the Realm, but when she arrives to rescue Robby through his Glimpse-twin, the place is in turmoil and she must decide whether to stay loyal to the one true king or join the evil side.
The Rithmatist
Brandon Sanderson
As Wild Chalklings threaten the American Isles and Rithmatists are humanity's only defense, Joel can only watch as Rithmatist students learn the magical art that he would do anything to practice, in this epic novel by a #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author. Illustrations.
THE ROAD THAT MADE AMERICA
his passion for the GWR naturally, having been inducted by a scholarly father in the pleasures of visiting historical places. An aficionado of Revolutionary War history, Dodson hits on plenty of battles along his path, which stretches from Pennsylvania and down the Shenandoah Valley into the Carolinas and Georgia. Like so many historic roads, the GWR began as a Native trail, but it soon came to serve as a conduit for moving new waves of immigrants out of crowded cities like Philadelphia into unsettled places. On that score, Dodson serves up an apposite quote from Benjamin Franklin, who, in an intemperate moment, railed, “Why should Pennsylvania, funded by the English, become a colony of aliens, who will shortly be so numerous as to Germanize us, instead of us Anglifying them?” Many of Dodson’s historical subjects are those Germans, many others Scots\u002DIrish, while his modern interlocutors come from all over, with one generous\u002Dminded local historian remarking, “The good news…is that many of the migrants we see coming here from Central and South America are hardworking folks eager to make a living.” Dodson touches on other current controversies, including efforts to remove Confederate statues from Southern historical sites and, of more specialist interest, the exact routes of the GWR’s numerous spurs. He writes with a light hand, talking with everyone who comes across his path and capturing some apt ideas, including one observation that in the colonial American melting pot, “the English built the houses, the Germans built the barns, and the Scots\u002DIrish built the stills.” "
This comprehensive history traces the development of the United States' first federally funded highway, chronicling how this ambitious infrastructure project connected the young nation from Maryland ...
THE ROAD TO YESTERDAY
Black and Frangello, the memoir does make it feel like it’s Donovan’s voice that is being heard—she has such a seamless, conversational, and introspective way of recounting her story that the fact that she didn’t directly put pen to paper is quickly forgotten. Though the epilogue could perhaps have been split into multiple chapters, it looks forward to the future with Donovan’s established frankness as she admits to mistakes while also fully demonstrating that her “desire is to shine a light in the darkness for others.” "
This compelling historical novel transports readers to the turbulent era of the American Civil War, following a young protagonist whose family is torn apart by conflicting loyalties. The narrative po...
The Robin on the Oak Throne
Genre
This enchanting middle-grade fantasy introduces readers to a woodland kingdom where a young robin unexpectedly inherits the royal throne, challenging the forest's traditional hierarchy and sparking p...
THE ROMA
the almost universal hatred that greeted the Roma, who maintained their own culture and traveled in caravans at a time when almost no one traveled. They were attacked, expelled, imprisoned, and even enslaved. The first enslaved people taken to America—by Columbus—were Roma. During World War II, from several hundred thousand to a million Roma were murdered or transported to extermination camps, including Auschwitz. Today most Roma are settled, but they do not have it easy. Their children in Sweden were not permitted in public schools until 1959. Although caravans are uncommon, stronger British trespassing laws were directed at them in 2022. Traveling widely, Potter is perhaps too focused on recording unpleasant encounters, but she is not shy about pointing out Romani celebrities and cultural achievements. Spanish flamenco is one, as are, despite the names, Franz Liszt’s Hungarian rhapsodies and Johannes Brahms’ Hungarian dances."
This powerful nonfiction work offers young readers an immersive journey into the rich cultural heritage and complex history of the Roma people, tracing their migration from ancient India across conti...
The Romans and Their Many Gods
Baby Professor
Did you know that myths are more than just stories? They are reflective of the local culture, beliefs and traditions too. By learning mythology, you are adding the element of magic and imagination in the discussion of peoples and societies. This time, let’s read about the Romans and Their Many Gods
The Rose Society
Marie Lu
Vengeful in the aftermath of cruel betrayals by both family and friends, Adelina flees with her sister to build an army of fellow Young Elites in an effort to strike down the white-cloaked Inquisition Axis soldiers who nearly killed her.
The Runaway Children: Gripping and Heartbreaking Historical Fiction
Sandy Taylor
It is a gripping and heartbreaking historical fiction about love, friendship and fight for survival during the war.
The Runestone Saga: Bane of Asgard
Cinda Williams Chima
The highly anticipated sequel in the acclaimed Runestone Saga from New York Times bestselling author Cinda Williams Chima with more adventure, mystery, and plot twists than ever before. Reunited in New Jotunheim, Reginn, Eiric and Liv discover that they are game pieces being played on a hidden board
THE SACRED STRUGGLE
rabbis Danziger and David, an array of Jewish thinkers and spiritual leaders explores how trauma—individual and communal—interacts with Jewish culture, teaching, and belief. The October 7, 2023, terror attacks in Israel are strongly present throughout in essays that highlight the pain of victimization, anger toward leadership, and a rise in antisemitism. In one essay, arguably the collection’s best, rabbi Wendy Zierler puts the tragedy into a context of classic Israeli songs, drawing parallels to the Kaddish prayer while illustrating how one has a capacity not only to mourn but “to bring people back.” Other entries address other crises, such as the 9/11 attacks, Hurricane Katrina, the Tree of Life and Parkland mass shootings, and the isolating agony of Covid\u002D19\u003B the Yom Kippur War and the Holocaust are also addressed. Editor and avid runner David recounts his first time participating in the Boston Marathon, which coincided with the horrific 2013 bombing. Just as affecting are essays of private struggle, including Danziger’s candid reflection on living with chronic cancer, and rabbi Debra R. Hachen’s account of caring for a spouse with Alzheimer’s disease while questioning whether she could meet what the role required. Although a shared faith binds these essays together, their tone shifts dramatically—some are passionate or outraged, others more measured and thoughtful, and still others take a scholarly tone. Nearly every essay is anchored by ritual or communal liturgy, which offer comfort or give shape to unresolved pain. Most resist easy answers and frame trauma not as something people “get over,” but rather “integrate…into our life view.” What emerges isn’t a theology of trauma, but a testimony to how Jewish practice, language, and leadership can respond to crises without closure. Though aimed at Jewish readers, the collection’s emotional honesty will resonate with anyone interested in how tradition can help one face what can’t necessarily be fixed."
This powerful exploration of religious conflict and spiritual identity offers young readers a thoughtful examination of how faith shapes personal and cultural struggles across different traditions. T...
The Safe & Sound Child
Larry Stone
Educational resource for teachers, parents and kids!
THE SCAPEGOAT
Genre
This gripping narrative explores the devastating impact of false accusations and the psychological toll of being made a scapegoat, following a protagonist whose life unravels after being wrongfully b...
The Search for Aladdin's Lamp
Jay Leibold
Will you find the fabled lamp of Aladdin and live to tell the story?
The Seasons
William Rice
During the summer, it is warm outside. During the winter, it is cold. This is because of seasons. This science reader introduces students to the seasons. With easy-to-read text and vivid images, this book teaches students important scientific subjects and vocabulary terms like migrate, hibernate, cy
THE SECOND CRUSADE
defeat. If none of his interviewees can help Dietrich win new battles, then what has he learned? It’s an intriguing premise for a novel. However, this narrative fails to contextualize it in a compelling way. Written in stark, straightforward prose, it reads like a moral fable that lacks the nuances that might make it more engaging. Moral tales set in the distant past often have thinly disguised messages that are relevant to the present, but it’s never clear whether the absence of deeply felt morals here is intended. Is this a story about a hero’s spiritual journey, an antiwar tale, or a simple bildungsroman? There’s too little here that makes the tale worth telling, and a hurried and convenient conclusion doesn’t help matters. "
This gripping historical novel plunges readers directly into the tumultuous 12th-century campaign to reclaim the Crusader States, bringing the complex politics, brutal warfare, and clashing cultures ...
The Second Mrs. Gioconda
E.L. Konigsburg
Why did Leonardo da Vinci lavish three years on painting the second wife of an unimportant merchant when all the nobles of Europe were begging for a portrait by his hand? In E. L. Konigsburg's intriguing novel, the answer lies with the complex relationship between the genius, his morally questionabl
The Secret War
Matt Myklusch
Sequel to: Jack Blank and the Imagine Nation.
The Shadow Stealers
Tracey West
When Hiro's family is plagued by moon sickness, this eleven-year-old ninja-in-training must journey to an ancient monastery to find a cure. But unknown enemies, like the magical, shape-shifting cats called bakeneko, stand in his way. Can Hiro defeat the shadow-stealing bakeneko in time to save his f
THE SHATTERING PEACE
Genre
In a world where silence has been forcibly imposed, a young protagonist discovers that sound itself is a revolutionary act. This gripping dystopian novel plunges readers into a society where music, l...
The Ship of the Dead
Rick Riordan
Magnus and his friends set sail for the farthest borders of Jotunheim and Niflheim in pursuit of Asgard's greatest threat, Loki's demonic ship full of zombies.
THE SHORTEST HISTORY OF ANCIENT ROME
contemporaries—not unlike today’s polarized biases—underscores just how unreliable is much of the tradition we have of Rome specifically and the ancient world in general. However, the author does his best to parse the probable from the improbable and rarely takes things at face value."
This concise yet comprehensive volume delivers exactly what its title promises: a remarkably efficient journey through the colossal sweep of Roman history, from its mythical founding by Romulus and R...
THE SHROUD PROJECT
the name of Michael Fairchild, a cybernetic clone of Christ made from DNA extracted from his 2,000\u002Dyear\u002Dold shroud. Michael wields his spiritual power to convince the masses that “Digital Ascension” is the way to salvation. But when Joshua discovers the truth behind the process, he sets out—alongside a group of like\u002Dminded rebels, including a young woman named Mae Lin and her eerily perceptive little girl, Zen—to stop Michael. The messiah proves a formidable foe, however\u003B he attempts to stop the rebels by whatever increasingly violent means are necessary. When a shocking connection between Michael, Mae Lin, and Zen is revealed, Joshua will have to finally tap into his latent powers if he’s to save the ones he loves—and the world. Zalewski weaves together religion and science to create a kind of parable both entertaining and philosophical. While allusions to Christianity largely form the book’s backbone, they can occasionally be too on the nose (Joshua’s mothers are named Maria and Josephine, a character wears a “neural crown,” etc.). However, the story’s sheer imagination—combined with Zalewski’s smooth narrative voice—propels the story forward with a delicious sense of mounting dread: “From the recesses beneath the altar, articulated mechanical arms emerged like the limbs of some deep\u002Dsea creature, moving with an almost elegant precision born of advanced engineering and dread aesthetics.” The book’s climax, while not particularly surprising, provides a satisfying conclusion to a fun, gripping tale of religious dystopia."
A high school science fair project takes a chilling turn when a group of students attempts to use experimental technology to analyze a replica of the Shroud of Turin, only to find their equipment pic...
THE SISTERHOOD
marrying Peregrine, Marquess of Harrington. The Goldsborough girls are admired and envied because of their grandmother’s plans to marry them off to great advantage, and Victoria’s death is a terrible blow to the family. Emily and Colin have solved many crimes, and given all the suspects from the cream of society, it’s far better for everyone concerned if they investigate than if it’s Scotland Yard poking around. They question the family for hints of a motive. Victoria died from yew poison that must have been administered within a limited window of time. Peregrine’s mother had a diamond tiara she’d planned to give Victoria. Its disappearance on the night of Victoria’s death leads Emily and Colin to suspect Sebastian Capet, a charming, erudite jewel thief in love with Emily and currently involved in opening what may be Boudica’s grave. Victoria’s closest friend, Frances Price, is the daughter of a suffragette, although neither Victoria nor Frances is involved in the battle for women’s rights, a cause despised by Peregrine and many in his set. Emily finds out that both girls were secretly involved in Boudica’s Sisters, a group of society women planning on marrying well and convincing their husbands to support the suffragette cause. When another debutante is poisoned, the sleuths must step up their game and dig out the real reason for murder."
This gripping debut novel follows five teenage girls who form a secret society to expose injustice at their elite private school, weaving together themes of friendship, privilege, and the courage to ...
The Slanted Worlds
Catherine Fisher
"Jake, Sarah, and Oberon Venn continue their fight for control of the Obsidian Mirror, and whoever wins will either save a life, change the past, or rescue the future"--
The Social Child
Anne Campbell
Research in the field of human social development is moving at an astonishing pace. Within psychology, children's social behaviour has attracted interest from cognitive, social, clinical, and educational psychologists employing a wide variety of techniques that range from conversational analysis to
THE SPACE CAT
that harsh reality. But ultimately, Periwinkle puzzles out his place in Nigeria’s feline society and enjoys a disaster\u002Daverting adventure, with help from the curious cast of animals who slink around the local marketplace. Okorafor’s storytelling is intuitively episodic, blurring the realities of everyday pet life with gleeful fantasy. Ford’s sci\u002Dfi comic illustrations, rich with cosmic blues, purples, and oranges, bring a dynamic energy to this eccentric escapade. Periwinkle’s particular syntax (“When I come here, I reminded all things possible,” “Yes, I winning!”) may distract or amuse, depending on the reader."
This action-packed space adventure follows a clever feline astronaut on a mission to save the galaxy from an intergalactic threat, blending science fiction excitement with genuine heart. Young reader...
The Speaker
Traci Chee
"Sefia and Archer's adventure continues as Archer searches for a way to combat his nightmares of his time with the impressors and Sefia becomes more and more consumed by her study of the Book"--
The Spirit of the Child
David Hay
David Hay argues for the inclusion of spiritual awareness as a cross-curricular element in the school syllabus to promote the development of morality and social cohesion. This stimulating book will encourage educators, parents and others involved in teaching children to consider new approaches to fo
The Story of Easter
Aileen Fisher
With an informative text and glorious illustrations, this book explains both how and why people all over the world celebrate Easter. It tells the biblical story of Jesus’ Resurrection and then describes how people honor this day and the origins of these traditions. Hands-on activities help draw chil
THE STORY OF X0
Celina soon gives rise to another threat that the allies must confront: She’s the creation of Nyxothar, an immortal being who consumes entire universes. Celina is the key to activating the enigmatic X0 station, which will unleash Nyxothar’s power and be the end of everything. In the meantime, humans who’ve been trying to comprehend the X0 station have opened a small portal releasing the Hollows, an assortment of vicious creatures that periodically attack Dynasty and the others. If the four can stay ahead of a tenacious military force, fight off a host of bloodthirsty otherworldly monsters, and shut down the station without inadvertently activating it and annihilating the universe, then there’s a relatively good chance they’ll survive.This briskly paced yarn features electrifying characters with fantastical abilities. The leads are effectively antiheroes—Dynasty once killed for the Anexsein Empire, Jade yearns for revenge, and both Celina and Death have murky pasts. Trust among the group isn’t easy to come by, especially as Celina initially confides in only one of the others (who keeps her secret) and the consistently unpredictable Death envies and seems intent on taking Celina’s power. As such, the people coming after these four aren’t necessarily villains\u003B the standouts include hard\u002Das\u002Dnails Gen. Capt. Ja Posa and a special forces team called the Royal Flushes with members named Queen, Jack, and Ten (they possess “Skills so ridiculous they might as well have been main characters in their own story”). The authors dish out innumerable action scenes that boast an even mix of gunfire and supernatural powers: One of Death’s abilities is taking control of a corpse for a short window of time, while Dynasty, echoing Jade’s crystal blades, can summon a sword that materializes in his hand. The frenetic pacing does occasionally backfire, especially in earlier, hasty scenes—the allies find themselves on a farming planet that’s more than it appears in a chapter that sacrifices any potential suspense by ending too quickly. The action intensifies as Dynasty and company focus on their mutual goal of taking out the X0 station. The blistering final act begets a few turns that most readers won’t see coming and closes with a hint of a sequel."
This innovative picture book introduces young readers to the fascinating world of binary code through the journey of X0, a character who discovers the power of representing numbers with just two digi...
The Tale of Despereaux
Kate DiCamillo
A brave mouse, a covetous rat, a wishful serving girl, and a princess named Pea come together in Kate DiCamillo's Newbery Medal–winning tale. Welcome to the story of Despereaux Tilling, a mouse who is in love with music, stories, and a princess named Pea. It is also the story of a rat called Roscuro
The Tale of Sir Finckle - Early Reader - Children's Picture Books
Rachel Bowman
The Tale of Sir Finckle - Early Reader - Children's Picture Books L-Bug Books - is a publisher who focuses on cute colorful books that grab the attention of young new readers with short stories that help build children's imaginations.
The Textbook of Children's Nursing
Tina Moules
Divided into three sections, this book provides coverage of the Branch Programme in Children's Nursing. It includes user-friendy content based on lecture plans and activities. It is a useful reading for those students embarking on a course of study in children's nursing.
The Threads Remain
German soldiers, which upends their lives. Postwar Germany in 1957 finds 16\u002Dyear\u002Dold Friedrich Becker grieving the recent loss of his adoptive mother, Minna. Spurred by her death to investigate the identity of his biological parents, Friedrich meets Sigrid, an orphan who works at an orphanage and joins him in his search. He remembers nothing of the time before his own adoption, but he has a crocheted bear named Bärli, which he had with him at age 4. Over the course of this layered narrative, Shapiro demonstrates an exceptional talent for storytelling as he highlights war’s capacity to separate people, but also to draw them together in common cause. Indeed, the story effectively shows how conflict can bind people together across generations and, as it happens, across time itself. As the various timelines intertwine, the author’s fine attention to detail results in a satisfying reading experience. Overall, the work ably reminds readers that although “there is no hope of creating a better past,” the future is still full of possibility."
This gripping novel explores the complex aftermath of trauma through the interconnected stories of three teenagers whose lives were shattered by a shared tragedy. The narrative weaves between their p...
THE THRESHOLD AND THE LEDGER
both Aeschylus’ Oresteia and artist Douglas Gordon’s seminal video installation 24\u002DHour Psycho. McCarthy’s play is reprinted in this book’s appendix, as is Bachmann’s “Salt and Bread,” in both English and German. Reveling in the subtle delicacy of Bachmann’s wording, the author investigates particularly potent etymologies and scans multiple translations in tandem. Invocations of works by Kafka, Dostoevsky, and Shakespeare add to McCarthy’s storm of citations, all of which usher in a short study of Bachmann’s 1971 magnum opus, the novel Malina. McCarthy’s work is an invigorating and inspiring incantation: Readers will not only marvel at how the author reads but also at his ability to articulate that experience into something both erudite and accessible. Eventually, Bachmann’s importance feels secondary to the journey: McCarthy resists guiding readers to a comprehensive closing statement and instead chooses to create a framework for the reader with a foundation of literary ideas. Ending on “the threshold of both Malina and the poetic event\u002Dfield, all the books\u002Dto\u002Dcome, to which Bachmann’s masterpiece opens the door,” McCarthy invites readers through, toward revelations of their own."
This gripping young adult novel masterfully blends supernatural suspense with the emotional turmoil of adolescence, creating a compelling narrative about a teenager who discovers an ancient ledger th...
The Tiger Rising
Kate DiCamillo
A National Book Award finalist by Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo. Walking through the misty Florida woods one morning, twelve-year-old Rob Horton is stunned to encounter a tiger—a real-life, very large tiger—pacing back and forth in a cage. What’s more, on the same extraordinary day, he meets Sisti
The Tower at the End of Time
Amy Sparkes
"Nine and her friends have broken the curse on their marvellous, magical House, and are free to travel the worlds once more. There's only one problem: the House is nervous about travelling--and gets the hiccups! With every HIC! they bounce from one world to the next, and magical mayhem erupts in eve
The Tower of Nero (Trials of Apollo, the Book Five Special Limited Edition)
Rick Riordan
Rick Riordan collectors won't want to miss this signed limited edition of the finale of the Trials of Apollo series. Complete your Trials of Apollo collection with this signed and numbered limited edition with exclusive frontispiece art by series illustrator John Rocco and a handsome full-color case
THE TRAGEDY OF TRUE CRIME
Genre
This gripping exploration of true crime cases offers young readers a thoughtful examination of criminal justice, forensic science, and the human stories behind notorious investigations. The author pr...
The Trials of Apollo, Book One: The Hidden Oracle
Rick Riordan
How do you punish an immortal? By making him human. After angering his father Zeus, the god Apollo is cast down from Olympus. Weak and disoriented, he lands in New York City as a regular teenage boy. Now, without his godly powers, the four-thousand-year-old deity must learn to survive in the modern
The Trials of Apollo: Camp Jupiter Classified
Rick Riordan
The fourth in a series of companion books to Rick Riordan's series, this one will focus on the Roman demigods' training camp in Northern California. When mysterious incidents start wreaking havoc throughout Camp Jupiter, suspicion falls on the Fourth Cohort's newest probatio. But is she really to bl
The Troll King
John Vornholt
When a power-hungry sorcerer decides to bridge the Great Chasm and conquer the elves and fairies who live on the other side, he inadvertently enables a gentle troll to reach for a much nobler dream.
The Trouble with May Amelia
Jennifer L. Holm
The long-awaited and highly anticipated sequel to the Newbery Honor winner "Our Only May Amelia, " by the bestselling and cherished author Holm. Illustrations.
The Truth About Children and Divorce
Robert E. Emery Ph.D.
Nationally recognized expert Robert Emery applies his twenty-five years of experience as a researcher, therapist, and mediator to offer parents a new road map to divorce. Dr. Emery shows how our powerful emotions and the way we handle them shape how we divorce—and whether our children suffer or thri
The Twelve-Bug Day
Lisa Harkrader
Each read-aloud book in the Mouse Math series focuses on a single, basic math concept and features adorable mice, Albert and Wanda, who live in a People House. Entertaining fiction stories capture kids’ imaginations as the mice learn about numbers, shapes, sizes, and more. Over 3 million copies sold
The Ugly Dino Hatchling
Stephanie True Peters
There once was an ugly duckling... who was actually a baby dinosaur! A dino egg tumbled through a time vortex into a duck nest, but it's clear the hatchling Rex doesn't fit in with his duckling family. So the lost dino leaves the nest on a quest to find his place among the barnyard animals. Will Rex
The Ugly Truth
Jeff Kinney
While trying to find a new best friend after feuding with Rowley, middle-school slacker Greg Heffley is warned by older family members that adolescence is a time to act more responsibly and to think seriously about his future.
The Umbrella
Jan Brett
A walk through the Costa Rican cloud forest provides a wonderfully lush setting for Jan Brett's beloved animal illustrations. When Carlos drops his umbrella to climb a tree for a better view of the animals, they all cram into the banana-leaf umbrella as it floats by--from the little tree frog to the
THE UNDEFEATED
Kwame Alexander
Winner of the 2020 Caldecott Medal A 2020 Newbery Honor Book Winner of the 2020 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award The Newbery Award-winning author of THE CROSSOVER pens an ode to black American triumph and tribulation, with art from a two-time Caldecott Honoree. Originally performed for ESPN's Th
THE UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY
a well-published scholar of that movement." />
This scholarly work offers a comprehensive examination of the modern mindfulness movement, tracing its philosophical roots from ancient Buddhist practices to its contemporary therapeutic applications...
The Vanishing of Rose B.
Genre
This gripping psychological thriller follows a teenage girl's investigation into her best friend's mysterious disappearance, weaving together social media clues, unreliable narrators, and the intense...
THE VANISHING PLACE
Genre
This gripping psychological thriller plunges readers into the chilling world of a small town haunted by disappearances, where the protagonist must unravel a web of secrets before becoming the next vi...
The Very Best Daddy of All
Marion Dane Bauer
Pictures and rhyming text show how some fathers, animal, bird, and human, take care of their children by bringing them food, playing with them, and keeping them safe.
THE WATERBEARERS
reliable women,” Bonét writes. “The men were peripheral—inefficient and fickle.” Central to her history is her grandmother Betty Jean (b. 1933), the great\u002Dgranddaughter of enslaved people, who migrated to Houston from Louisiana in 1955 and eventually had 11 children with nine different men. One of those children was Bonét’s mother, Connie (b. 1956), who grew up poor and angry, resenting each new baby who arrived to deplete what little the family had. She fled Houston as soon as she could, landing in Manhattan, where she was a stern, uncompromising mother to her own children. Besides recounting the lives of the women in her family, Bonét looks at other Black women: Betty Davis, enslaved seamstress of George and Martha Washington, whose daughter, Ona Judge, escaped and lived in the north as a fugitive\u003B Marian Robinson, Michelle Obama’s mother, who moved into the White House to care for her granddaughters\u003B and activist Recy Taylor: Raped by white men in 1944, she contributed—along with Rosa Parks and other women—to forming the Committee for Equal Justice, an inspiration for the Civil Rights Movement. There’s Iberia Hampton, who feared for her outspoken son, Fred\u003B he became a Black Panther and was assassinated. There’s artist Camille Billops, who rejected motherhood in favor of pursuing her art. “Each of us are the sum of our grandmother’s prayers,” Bonét writes, “the sum of many moments, of all the care and cruelty we have absorbed.” At times tender, furious, selfish, and sacrificial, these were “complicated women,” whom Bonét portrays with compassion."
This powerful novel explores the lives of young women tasked with carrying water across a drought-stricken landscape, blending environmental urgency with coming-of-age resilience. The narrative follo...
The What to Expect Babysitter and Nanny Handbook
Heidi Murkoff
Marrying the reassuring authority and trust of all the WHAT TO EXPECT books with a lively, accessible voice, THE WHAT TO EXPECT BABYSITTER AND NANNY HANDBOOK contains everything a childcarer needs to know when minding a child, from newborn to toddler. Packed with information, it covers all the basic
THE WILD ROBOT
Peter Brown
When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island. Why is she there? Where did she come from? And, most important, how will she survive in her harsh surroundings? Roz's only hope is to learn from the island's hostile animal inhabitants. When s
THE WILD ROBOT ESCAPES
Peter Brown
This captivating sequel continues the story of Roz the robot as she navigates the complexities of civilization while yearning for her wild island home, blending science fiction with heartfelt themes ...
THE WILDERNESS
setting select scenes—including the novel’s shattering climax—in the near future, Flournoy seems to warn that the violence and oppression characteristic of 21st\u002Dcentury American life can be mitigated only by community, care, and the families we choose."
This gripping survival novel plunges readers directly into a harrowing adventure when a group of teenagers must fend for themselves after a plane crash leaves them stranded in a remote, unforgiving w...
The Willoughbys
Lois Lowry
Now a Netflix animated film starring Will Forte, Maya Rudolph, Alessia Cara, Terry Crews, Martin Short, Jane Krakowski, Séan Cullen, and Ricky Gervais! From the Newbery Medal-winning author of The Giver and Number the Stars, comes a "hilarious" (Booklist, starred review) and wonderfully old-fashione
The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary
Jeff Kinney
Go behind the scenes with Jeff Kinney and the making of the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" movie, a live-action film by 20th Century Fox. Includes photographs, script pages, storyboard sketches, costume designs, and original art by Kinney.
The Wimpy Kid School Planner
Jeff Kinney
Wimpy Kid fans can keep track of all of their tests, appointments, and activities with this one-of-a-kind planner. Features drawings on every page favorite characters; and columns, graphs, and charts all specially designed to help users track important notes, lists, and the information they need to
The Wind in the Willows
Stephanie True Peters
Toad is not a bad guy. It's just that he really, REALLY loves cars. And whenever he finds out how fast a car can go, Toad tends to end up in big trouble.
THE WITCH-HUNT
Genre
This gripping historical novel plunges readers into the terrifying atmosphere of the Salem witch trials, weaving a suspenseful narrative that explores mass hysteria, false accusations, and the courag...
THE WITCH’S APPRENTICE AND OTHER STORIES
the “answer” in the form of a unique narrative. The opening query, for example, concerns The Wizard of Oz: “When the tornado took Dorothy’s house to Oz, it landed on the Wicked Witch of the East and killed the witch instantly. What was the witch doing in the road in the first place?” The answer, it turns out, involves an argument with her apprentice. Garg explores a handful of tales, including the motivations behind duping the naked emperor (in “The Honor of Emperors and Thieves”) and the reason why Jack (of Jack and Jill fame) was carrying that pail of water in the first place (in “To Fetch a Pail of Water”). Each story varies in length\u003B the haunting “Denying Hamelin” is only three pages, and the longest, “The Beauty Before She Sleeps,” is 33. While none of the stories can be called happy, some are particularly grim in nature—parents left bereft at the disappearance of their children, death, betrayal, etc. Each story gets its own question and answer except for “Sleeping Beauty”and “Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” whose questions and answers combine in what feels like a fever dream involving shapeshifting witches and magic portals. While some stories veer toward the predictable (the real identity of Sleeping Beauty’s new lady in waiting, for example, will likely prove glaringly obvious to readers), these tales aren’t necessarily about changing the narrative of the established story from which they come. Instead, Garg adds depth and background to these familiar characters, making them delightfully all her own."
Born at the end of the 1930s depression, New Zealander John Broomfield began a lifetime of travels as an infant that took him to every corner of his rugged homeland and ultimately around the world. Readers of his first memoir, Carried on Great Winds, admire his capacity to combine radical political
THE WOMAN WITH FIFTY FACES
R. Crumb, or as if Art Spiegelman’s Maus were told by Mr. Natural. There is a trippy terror to the book: Mouths distort, noses grow, eyes bulge out. Its bizarre genius is to take a woman known for her face on Modernist canvases and transform her into a visage fit for 21st\u002Dcentury comics. Lani was an artist of impersonations, a true charlatan worthy of this book’s outré imagination."
This psychological thriller follows a woman whose fractured identity manifests as fifty distinct personalities, each with their own memories and motivations. When a series of unexplained events begin...
THE WOMEN'S ORCHESTRA OF AUSCHWITZ
the Shoah Foundation. Crucially, she tells the story not only of the players, but also of their audience of fellow prisoners. “How could we play light music here, against the background of the flames and black smoke that billowed day and night from the crematoria chimneys?” reflects one survivor. The author leaves open the question of whether the music helped prisoners or intensified their suffering. She makes clear, however, that the orchestra did not play during the “selection” of poor souls sent to the gas chambers. The players’ musical skills saved at least their own lives, exempt from the work squads, though they themselves were exhausted and starving, and Jewish orchestra members were always vulnerable to “selection” for gassing. Their resident block was mere meters from a crematorium, and human ashes settled inside some of their instruments. They experienced the “scandal of music at Auschwitz on a daily basis,” as the Nazis’ abuse of music was itself “a form of torture.” Their playing was an “effort to claw back something of what it meant to be human.”"
This powerful historical account chronicles the true story of female musicians forced to play for their survival in the Auschwitz concentration camp, offering young readers a profound look at resilie...
The World through Children's Books
The United States Board on Books for Young People
A valuable and easy-to-use tool for librarians, teachers and others seeking to promote international understanding through children's literature. The annotated bibliography, organized geographically by world region and country, describes nearly 700 books representing 73 countries. Designed as a comp
THE WORLD'S WORST BET
Lynch, global economics correspondent for the Washington Post. He reminds us that America’s industrial production has been declining since the 1950s and that automation, not foreign competition, remains the biggest factor. Obsessed with cutting costs, American businesses were already moving to Mexico and other nations, but everyone thrilled to China, which had discarded “Maoist idiocy” to open a titanic market to world entrepreneurs. The world was getting richer, and the world’s richest nation could only benefit by trading in this immense, supposedly free market. Giving President Clinton most of the credit, Lynch describes his 1990s crusade for globalization. Business leaders and congressional Republicans were enthusiastic. Labor unions and Democrats were not, but many were won over by promises of government benefits and retraining for laid\u002Doff workers. This never happened. Almost everyone agreed that a free market would bring democracy to China\u003B increasingly prosperous citizens would demand it as they had in other nations (Spain, Taiwan, South Korea, Chile). This also didn’t happen, but globalization did make the U.S. wealthier. From 2000 to around 2015, inflation and prices were low, but the 2.4 million jobs lost created great resentment, along with the feeling that China was playing dirty and muscling in on our status as world leader. The political climate soon turned uniformly anti\u002DChina. Lynch dismisses President Trump’s solutions, which emphasize tariffs and jingoism. Lynch’s own proposals for international cooperation and a generous safety net are political poison today."
This middle grade novel delivers a hilarious and heartfelt story about friendship, family, and the lengths one kid will go to win a seemingly impossible bet. The narrative cleverly explores themes of...
The Worlds of Tomie dePaola
Barbara Elleman
Barbara Elleman’s insightful biography on Tomie dePaola captures the essence of the beloved author-illustrator through engaging stories, childhood photos, countless illustrations, and thoughtful analysis of decades of celebrated books. Tomie dePaola is one of the best-known and most beloved creators
The Young Adult's Guide to Stop Bullying
Rebekah Sack
FORTY PERCENT OF U.S. STUDENTS VOLUNTARILY REPORT BEING INVOLVED IN BULLYING — as bullies or as victims — according to a national study. In this book, you will learn why bullying occurs. We’ll get at the root causes for it as well as why some students are victimized and why others are vicious. You w
The Youth Guide to the Ocean
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
This Ocean Guide was jointly developed by FAO and PML, with contributions from many other institutions. It is designed as an educational resource for schools, youth groups and other curious young learners. This fact-filled Guide explores the ocean from the coastal zones to the frozen poles, the deep
There's a Wocket in my Pocket
Dr. Seuss
A beloved Bright and Early Board Book by Dr. Seuss, now in a larger trim size! This super-simple, super-sturdy board book of rollicking rhymes is now available in a bigger trim size! An abridged version of the classic Bright and Early Book There's a Wocket in my Pocket! by Dr. Seuss, it's perfect fo
THICK WITCH TRAVELS
a seeming unscrupulous magic-wielder in Ives’ YA fantasy sequel to Fat Witch Summer (2023)." />
A seemingly unscrupulous magic-wielder navigates treacherous alliances and complex moral landscapes in this YA fantasy sequel, where magical travel between realms forces difficult choices about power...
THIEF OF NIGHT
a Blight, and he doesn’t want the Cabals to face the blowback if the truth becomes public. Mr. Punch could do terrible things to Charlie if she fails, but if she succeeds, he’ll help Charlie and Red be free of the Cabals for good. The sophomore novel in a series is always tough, but this sequel proves that the second book can be even better than the first. Black turns the screws on the magical world she set up in Book 1, creating complicated political motives between Charlie and the Cabal leaders and making the question of what it means for a shadow, like Red, to have their own consciousness more interesting. Veteran con artist Charlie makes some truly brilliant moves, especially toward the end, where the last few chapters have one terrific surprise after the other."
A teenage thief with a rare gift for manipulating shadows finds her skills pushed to the limit when she's forced to pull off an impossible heist from the city's most fortified fortress. This fast-pac...
Third Grade Geometry Success (Sylvan Workbooks)
Sylvan Learning
Success in math includes mastery of geometry skills and requires children to make connections between the real world and geometry concepts in order to solve problems. Successful problem solvers will be ready for the challenges of mathematics as they advance to more complex topics. The activities in
This Is a Story
John Schu
Children’s literacy advocate John Schu and Caldecott Honor recipient Lauren Castillo celebrate the power of finding the perfect book—in a story that’s more relevant than ever. This is a word on a page. This is a page in a book. This is a book on a shelf . . . waiting. With a sea-horse kite in hand,
THIS IS FOR EVERYONE
“monopolistic players,” isn’t “in such great shape.” The British computer scientist explains complex technology in accessible language, leaving room for ample self\u002Dpuffery. Berners\u002DLee was working at CERN, the celebrated Swiss physics lab, in the 1980s when he sought “to encourage new and unexpected relationships between pieces of information.” A version of the internet already existed, and “by layering hypertext links onto” it, “we could connect” people everywhere, he realized. He was celebrated for persuading CERN to publish his source code instead of patenting it, part of his decades\u002Dlong effort to make information “accessible and open.” The book’s first third is excellent. Along with his web breakthroughs, Berners\u002DLee lovingly describes how his mathematician\u002Dparents nurtured his creativity. He built a “homebrew” computer in high school and an intercom for his family’s house. The web made Berners\u002DLee famous—Time magazine dubbed him one of the 20th century’s most influential people—and his book doesn’t skimp on the fruits of his renown. He writes of being name\u002Dchecked by Bono during a U2 show and lunching with Queen Elizabeth II: “Her Majesty seemed to enjoy my presence.” He won awards, enough that “I was used to giving acceptance speeches.” Quoted at length, Berners\u002DLee’s wife calls him “open\u002Dminded, fair, resourceful and very kind,” an “obviously brilliant” person who has “complete respect for humans and nature.” Canonization awaits, evidently. Today, Berners\u002DLee works on initiatives to make the internet more humane, to protect users’ privacy, and to urge governments to be more transparent. Artificial intelligence will be “transformative,” and it’s up to citizens to help “define the terms that will govern” the future of technology."
This vibrant picture book delivers a powerful message of inclusion and belonging through simple, direct language and bold, expressive illustrations. The narrative celebrates diversity in all its form...
THIS PLACE KILLS ME
Kita is trying to adjust to life at Wilberton, an all\u002Dgirls boarding school. Her roommate, Claire, barely acknowledges her, and Abby spends most days trying to ignore the unkind whispers of her classmates. The members of the Wilberton Theater Society stage a successful run of Romeo and Juliet—then the body of Elizabeth Woodward, who played Juliet, is found after a raucous cast party. Rumors run rampant, and Abby’s tragic past seems to be coming back to haunt her as the other girls begin to speculate about her involvement in Elizabeth’s death. Abby gradually builds a tenuous friendship with Claire. Together, can they find out not only the truth but its connection to a dark, shocking secret buried in Wilberton’s history? With its stunning two\u002Dtoned gray and pink illustrations that cue a 1980s setting through images such as a Walkman, phone booth, and clunky desktop computer, this collaboration between Tamaki and Goux isn’t just a clever and heartbreaking mystery but a deeper examination of bullying, homophobia, and belonging. The central puzzle is certain to leave readers breathlessly enthralled, turning pages as quickly as possible to get to the shocking truth behind Elizabeth’s demise. Abby presents Japanese American, and most other characters read white. "
A troubled teen is sent to a remote boarding school where students keep disappearing under mysterious circumstances, forcing her to uncover the institution's dark secrets before she becomes the next ...
Thoughts and Feelings: Identifying Emotions
Rachael Morlock
In the English language alone, there are over 550 words for describing the emotions we feel. Emotions are multilayered, variable, and sometimes overwhelming. Identification is a crucial step in understanding and responding to emotions in a healthy way. Young readers learn about the big and little em
THREADS OF EMPIRE
nomads. From earliest times, Armstrong asserts, carpet weavers have been women, honing their skills in carding, spinning, dyeing, knotting, setting warps and wefts, and designing or reproducing patterns. Considerable skill, as well, Armstrong has found, is involved in rug restoration and repair. For centuries, rugs have been associated with the rich and powerful: Potentates, chieftains, robber barons, and collectors considered the acquisition of prized rugs as a reflection of their own status. Attribution of a rug’s creation and provenance also connects to power. The startling beauty of a particular rug in the collection of the Victoria \u0026amp\u003B Albert Museum led to the assumption that it was made by a team of men. That conclusion, Armstrong asserts, “suited a nineteenth\u002Dcentury Western view which held that if an object was art then it was created by men, and that what women practised was a lesser form of creativity described in the West as craft.” Armstrong reveals the exploitation of rug makers that continues to the present. Twenty\u002Dfirst\u002Dcentury rugs sold in department stores are often crafted by “weary refugees in makeshift encampments” who create products for international trade to design and color specifications and are marketed through export houses. Nevertheless, as Armstrong’s richly detailed history shows, even modern rugs can shimmer with glamor and mystique."
This sweeping historical epic plunges readers into the heart of a crumbling empire, weaving together the fates of a defiant street thief, a reluctant heir, and a scholar guarding dangerous secrets as...
THREE REVOLUTIONS
Genre
This timely examination of transportation's past, present, and future charts the course of three pivotal shifts: the rise of automobiles, the ongoing electrification of vehicles, and the emerging aut...
THREE SHATTERED SOULS
a common goal of ending the treacherous rule of King Joon of Yusan, regroup after a bloody battle claims the life of one of their own—the banished Yusanian prince, Euyn. However, there’s little time for Mikail, Aeri, Sora, and Royo to mourn. Bounty hunters and assassins are after them, in part because they now possess three of five legendary Relics of the Dragon Lord. Mikail, who’s just found out that he’s the last surviving member of a royal family, wields the Water Scepter of Wei, while Aeri, King Joon’s daughter, holds the Sands of Tim and the Golden Ring of Khitan. The remaining relics—the Flaming Sword of Gaya and the Immortal Crown—remain with King Joon, who’s desperate to have all five to wield a great deal more power. Meanwhile, the cruel Count Seok, who once indentured Sora, has usurped the throne of Yusan. The group has two goals: overthrow the king and liberate the Yusanian colony of Gaya—Mikail’s homeland—so that it can again be a thriving, independent realm. The relics are powerful tools in combat, but using them is adversely affecting Aeri and Mikail’s health. They need allies, but trusting strangers is a dangerous gamble. Corland’s final book in her Broken Blades trilogy is a relentlessly thrilling and action\u002Dpacked dark fantasy featuring memorable characters, intense battle scenes, romance, and a satisfying conclusion. Alternately narrated by Aeri, Mikail, Sora, Royo, and their long\u002Dlost friend, Tiyung, readers benefit from watching the story unfold through the perspectives of each compelling, well\u002Ddrawn character. The author’s passion for the fantasy genre shines through in the novel’s richly detailed worldbuilding, including vivid descriptions of landscapes and palace layouts, as well as its exploration of magic. Readers will also delight in the sardonic humor sprinkled throughout, as when Mikahil narrates, “Rune thinks he fathered Seok’s son. Truly, the nobility of Yusan has too much time on their hands.”"
This gritty young adult novel plunges readers into a world fractured by supernatural trauma, following three distinct protagonists whose broken psyches are inextricably linked by a shared, devastatin...
Throwing Shadows
E.L. Konigsburg
"Five short stories are told in the first person, all crisp and compactly tailored in setting forth their common theme of self-awareness".--Booklist (starred review)
Thru the Eyes of Children
Norton
This collection of poetry offers a refreshingly authentic window into childhood perspectives, capturing the small but significant moments that shape young lives. The verses explore universal experien...
TICK TOWN
Genre
This charming picture book transforms the abstract concept of time into a tangible adventure through the bustling world of Tick Town, where every clock and watch has a personality and a purpose. Youn...
Time of Wonder
Robert McCloskey
Winner of the Caldecott Medal! For fans of Blueberries for Sal, One Morning in Maine, and Make way for Ducklings. "Out on the islands that poke their rocky shores above the waters of Penobscot Bay, you can watch the time of the world go by, from minute to minute, hour to hour, from day to day . . ."
TO CLUTCH A RAZOR
Genre
This gritty urban thriller plunges readers into the dangerous world of gang violence and survival, following a protagonist who must navigate treacherous alliances while questioning the very codes tha...
TO LOSE A WAR
the Taliban. Basing his accounts on numerous sojourns in the country over that two\u002Ddecade stretch of the American war, Anderson is particularly good with the small, revealing details of daily life, such as the interaction of the citizens of Kabul with the Taliban: “For the most part, they seemed to ignore each other, as if they came from different worlds but were forced to coexist.” Early in the war, he notes, the one man who knew where bin Laden might be hiding was assassinated. That would be a common theme, as tribal leaders across the nation were targeted by rivals\u003B even so, Anderson observes, the government of Hamid Karzai, “built on uneasy alliances, accommodated a range of aggressive warlords and corrupt officials.” Much of Afghanistan is “preindustrial,” governed by the rhythms and mores of rural life in small towns and villages where, the author writes memorably, “lambs are tethered next to men with long knives who slaughter them and hang the carcasses from hooks, hacking them into a steadily diminishing mess of blood and meat and bone and fat by day’s end.” One of the many flaws in American strategy there, it seems, was to assume that the country was more modern and ready for democracy than it was. Indeed, he remarks at the end of the book, “there is now no place on earth that is more oppressive for women than Afghanistan.”"
This powerful historical novel plunges readers into the immediate aftermath of World War II through the eyes of German teenagers grappling with their nation's defeat and the staggering moral collapse...
Toddler Potty Training
Marie Foster
Learn Potty Training for your Child in 2 Days Or Less! For a limited time only, get to own this Amazon top seller for just $19.95! Regularly priced at $29.99. Here's an Effective Way How to Potty Train your Child over the Weekend: Find out the best way to potty train your toddler today to help yours
TOGETHER IN MANZANAR
neighbors, were never returned. In 1988, President Reagan signed a bill apologizing for the internment. Each survivor received $20,000. Caucasians, including Elaine, were excluded."
This powerful historical novel transports readers to the Manzanar internment camp during World War II, following a Japanese American family's struggle to maintain their dignity and unity under the ha...
Tomie DePaola
Eric Braun
Simple text and photographs present the life of Tomie dePaola.
Tomie DePaola's Book of Poems
Tomie DePaola
This beautifully curated collection brings together classic and contemporary poems selected and illustrated by beloved children's author Tomie dePaola, offering young readers a gentle introduction to...
TOMORROW IS YESTERDAY
Jordan.” While looking ahead, the authors offer a riveting insiders’ account of high\u002Dstakes statesmanship. Then–Secretary of State John Kerry brought unequaled “passion and enthusiasm” to the negotiations, but his work was for naught, in part because his boss—President Obama—didn’t leverage the billions of dollars in U.S. military aid that goes to Israel to forge lasting peace. Past Palestinian leaders were often chided for “never miss[ing] an opportunity to miss an opportunity,” but the authors, looking closely at peace talks since the 1990s, demonstrate that this is a major oversimplification."
This thought-provoking novel explores the complex emotional landscape of a teenager grappling with time, memory, and the weight of personal history through an inventive narrative structure that moves...
Too Many Carrots
Katy Hudson
The bestselling picture book that Publisher's Weekly calls "simultaneously sassy and sweet." Rabbit loves carrots and that's a big problem! In this phenomenal bestseller, Rabbit loves carrots a little too much. In fact, his carrots are crowding him out of his cozy burrow. When his friends offer to h
Top 50 Creative Bible Lessons Preschool
Rose Publishing
Top 50 Creative Bible Lessons for Preschoolers has everything you need to teach children ages two to five for a whole year! It's filled with great Bible stories; step-by-step, easy-to-use instructions; fun activities; and TONS of reproducible pages. These lessons have everything you need to reach yo
TOUR DE FORCE
the loss of his right arm\u003B Helen Rodd, the wealthy wife who continues to support him\u003B spinster Edith Trapp, whose wardrobe Mr. Cecil openly admires\u003B introverted Vanda Lane, who enjoys gaining power over other people\u003B and Odyssey Tours guide Fernando Gomez. Soon after their arrival, Vanda is stabbed to death in her hotel room as everyone else lounges on the beach, their alibis attested by the watchful Cockie himself, though they can’t extend the same courtesy to him. The investigation demanded and at first directed by El Exaltida, the suavely tyrannical Grand Duke of San Juan el Pirata, who’s determined to arrest one of the interlopers, reveals that every one of the vacationers is harboring some dark secret ranging from adultery to masquerade to embezzlement. Fending off his own arrest, Cockie eventually figures out which of those secrets is most toxic en route to half a dozen false climaxes and a remarkably well\u002Dtimed unmasking. Along the way, Brand (1907\u002D88) distributes puzzle pieces as dexterously as a Las Vegas dealer and wisely springs her biggest and most jaw\u002Ddropping surprise halfway through in order to give dazed readers plenty of time to accommodate themselves to its messy implications."
This exhilarating novel follows a young cyclist's grueling journey through the world of competitive racing, capturing both the physical demands of endurance sports and the psychological battles of el...
TOWN COLLEGE CITY ROAD
the time he drives through a winter landscape to a family gathering, he’s on the brink of a crisis or a revelation—even if he hasn’t quite figured that out."
This innovative picture book transforms everyday environments into engaging learning landscapes, using familiar settings like college campuses and city streets to teach fundamental concepts. Young re...
Tracing Your Ancestors' Childhood
Sue Wilkes
Every family historian has child ancestors, and childhood experiences and records are an essential aspect of research into a past life. That is why Sue Wilkes's detailed and accessible handbook is such a useful guide for anyone who is trying to find out about the early years of their forbears. In Tr
Treasury of Greek Mythology
Donna Jo Napoli
School Library Journal Best Books of 2011 Eureka! Silver Honor Books—California Reading Association Capitol Choices 2012 list of Noteworthy Titles for Children and Teens 2012 Notable Children's Books—ALSC The new National Geographic Treasury of Greek Mythology offers timeless stories of Greek myths
TRIGGER WARNING
a police officer neighbor. Chapters from the perspectives of different characters, including Myron, Enix, and Ruth’s childhood friend Clarisse, who’s bipolar, slowly reveal background—not for readerly suspense, but to demonstrate how distanced Ruth is from her past. She and her family live in Louisville, Kentucky, where Enix attends an all\u002Dgirls private school that they chose but now loathe. The author highlights constant microaggressions the family faces partly through the lens of Myron’s best friend, Anthony, a white fellow lawyer who tries way too hard to seem Black—and whose friendship to both Myron and Ruth matters to the deliberately tangled plot. After Ruth and Myron’s house burns down, she files for divorce and takes Enix on a cross\u002Dcountry car trip so poorly planned and executed that the teen chooses to fly home to her father rather than meet her unknown aunt, Wendy, in Sacramento. Whether it’s Myron’s skepticism about his new girlfriend, Paulina\u003B Clarisse’s boredom with a psych ward’s activities\u003B or the loving welcome Wendy offers Ruth, each character’s attitudes and actions resonate with authentic observation that speaks to the author’s dedication page which lists several dozen names (including that of Breonna Taylor) “and the incalculable number of others who’ve suffered and died under the heel of state\u002Dsponsored terrorism since the very inception of the state. And for their families, and their communities, and all of us who struggle to heal.”"
This collection of short stories ventures into unsettling territory, exploring the dark corners of human nature and the supernatural with unflinching prose. The author masterfully blends elements of ...
TRIPPING OVER YOU
Genre
This raw and authentic YA novel explores the tender, tumultuous journey of two teens navigating first love and mental health struggles. The story follows a high school romance that blossoms between t...
TRUMPETS OF DEATH
Genre
This gripping thriller plunges readers into a high-stakes world of espionage and ancient conspiracies, where a young protagonist stumbles upon a secret that could alter global power structures. The n...
Tuesday
David Wiesner
A highly acclaimed almost-wordless and Caldecott Award-winning picture book from the only living three-time winner of the Caldecott Medal: David Wiesner. In this ingenious and imaginative - nearly wordless - picture book, on a normal Tuesday night, frogs in a pond lift off on their lily pads and fly
Tulsa and the Frog
Tony Ross
Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey. Tulsa dreams of a life as exciting as the girls in her story books. First she tries pretending to be Sn
Turtle Moon Hb
Hannah Gold
This moving novel explores the unlikely friendship between a lonely girl and a magical sea turtle during one transformative summer. When the protagonist discovers the ancient turtle washed ashore, th...
TWITCHLAND
Pyrink perfectly complement the story’s thematic impact (their utilization of contrasting color, in particular, is noteworthy). Scenes in the local doughnut shop, for example, are depicted in vibrant yellows, pinks, and oranges while sequences at the nuclear reactor site and in shadowy back alleys feature unnatural greens and purples. Lastly, the (timely) subject of the country’s drug overdose epidemic was woven into the storyline with an interesting supernatural twist, and Richland itself was based on the real city of Richland with its dark history."
THE BEHIND: PAINED MASK is a remarkable collection of poems that has been thoughtfully crafted over an impressive span of eighteen years. Life, in its myriad forms, doesn't always unfold in an uplifting manner when we are deeply affected by the repercussions of our own actions. However, it is precis
Ugandan Children's Literature and Its Implications for Cultural
Stephanie Schaidt
The present study adds to TEFL discourse in several ways. First of all, it contributes to the widening of the canon as it focuses on Ugandan childrens fiction. Secondly, the research connects to the few empirical studies that exist in the field. It provides further implications for cultural and glob
Ultimate Sticker Book - Jungle
Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff
Visit a lush jungle and create an exciting fold-out scene with your favorite animals and wildlife. DK Picture Stickers in favorite themes offer great value and hours of sticker fun in a terrific accordion-page format. Kids can create an exciting scene on one of the poster-size spreads, and then pull
ULTRAWILD
chickens that recycle food scraps to create nutrient\u002Drich poo collected by robotic dung beetles, and flying bicycles lifted by “biogas booster pants.” “Everything in this book,” Mushin writes, “is THEORETICALLY POSSIBLE” and if implemented would not only save vanishing species, but would “CRUSH CLIMATE CHANGE like a Matchbox car in a vise.” Readers may find some of his proposals hard to absorb, since he insists on cramming every oversize page with Rube Goldberg–style diagrams or cutaway views of zany factories and devices, and the work is rife with dense bursts of hand\u002Dlettered narrative. Still, the urgency of his message that we are teetering on the brink of catastrophe comes through loud and clear—as does his fundamental optimism that we can still pull off a save. Urging readers to work on “ludicrously brilliant new ideas” of their own, he closes with a flurry of “Invention Starter” prompts. The small line\u002Ddrawn cartoon figures in his illustrations have skin the color of the page."
An innovative guide to reconnecting with the natural world through radical thinking and hands-on projects, this book challenges young readers to see their urban environments as ecosystems teeming wit...
UNCOMFORTABLE EITHER WAY
steps that readers may take to change their current course. A Life Inventory exercise particularly stands out for its usefulness, as it guides readers to assess where they are now, where they want to be, and what’s standing in the way of their goals. Eaton makes his advice relatable\u003B for instance, a story about “Eighty Percent Brett,” a version of the author who held back, helps to ground the work. By reflecting on his own decisions, the author drives home the book’s central theme of choosing reality over safety, in a way that feels personal, rather than sermonlike. Some ideas will be familiar to seasoned readers of motivational literature, but Eaton’s energy, earnestness, and easygoing style gives them renewed weight. His writing is brisk and unpretentious, and the book’s digestible format and consistent pacing make for an engaging read. "
This powerful novel explores the raw emotional landscape of teenage identity through a protagonist caught between two worlds, unable to find solid ground in either. The narrative delves into the inte...
UNCONVENTION
friends that “Big businesses always win. Scale always wins,” Kaza found himself wondering, “Are small businesses really destined to fail when faced with bigger competitors?” Pondering this question led him to develop what he calls “Underdog Principles” built around “positioning, proximity, and purpose” and designed to help small businesses compete with their larger rivals by embracing their differences and using them to craft innovative marketing strategies. He focuses his chapters on the stories of small businesses and the entrepreneurs who build them, people who are often “not just CEOs, they’re also the janitors, receptionists, accountants, and HR managers all rolled into one.”Running through all of Kaza’s advice and examples is a refreshingly sincere empathy, a genuine interest in the stories and needs of small businesses that one might not expect to find in money managers and loan officials. Whether it’s “a quality place to eat” or “I need my 5,000 psi hydrostatic drive to be rated for both high and sub\u002Dzero temperatures,” the author always tries to put himself in the shoes of the customers. “Don’t worry about matching your cost analysis exactly to the customer decision journey stages,” he advises his readers. “Focus instead on where you can track concrete numbers, such as how many clicks your ads get or how many trials convert to sales.” Most of this advice revolves around his “Underdog Principles,” which are winningly simple: positioning (having a well\u002Ddefined customer base), purpose (sometimes focusing on a problem that needs solving rather than “conventional business metrics”), and, perhaps most important of all, proximity (knowing your customers well enough to understand what motivates their decisions). The homespun quality of Kaza’s business anecdotes helps to underscore the viability of these principles. For instance, the author tells of meeting body shop owner Mike because his own car needed work, and Mike’s Yelp reviews were superb because he’d taken to asking satisfied customers to leave reviews. “Sharing your personal story or business challenges with your customers can feel a little risky,” Kaza writes, but “The trust you build as a small business owner is your most valuable asset.” This consistently personal tone fills the book with a sense of optimism that will be much appreciated by entrepreneurs and small business owners at all stages of the game."
This YA novel plunges readers into a high-stakes world of political intrigue and teenage rebellion, where a single decision can shatter the established order. The story follows a young protagonist na...
UNDER
his neighbor’s newly raised Gadsden flag—the kind that says “Don’t Tread on Me”—and decides to confront him. A couple enacts a scheme to prevent a man from parking his truck in front of their house. These are some premises of Pourciau’s fourth collection of short stories, mostly depicting the first\u002Dperson perspectives of aggrieved, suspicious, emotionally isolated people obsessing over others’ hidden thoughts. Pourciau’s oeuvre focuses almost exclusively on minor disruptions to our daily routines that have the potential to drive us mad. The longest story—one of the best and most complete entries, “Invade”—describes a woman incessantly pestering her new neighbors for an invitation to help them redecorate, eliciting increasingly curt and hostile evasions. Averaging around four pages each, most of the entries are incredibly slight and largely absent of closure, suspending readers in emotional purgatory. Trying to read just one at a time has the addictively insubstantial effect of eating a single potato chip. But beware: Attempting to ease the irresolution by binging a bunch in quick succession can be downright nauseating from ingesting such unrelenting paranoia. Steeping oneself in Pourciau’s world of lunatic anxiety and claustrophobic discourtesy can be overwhelming, but the cumulative impact is hard to dismiss—and the familiarity of the situations he explores is a sign of the times. One character summarizes a core truth connecting the vignettes: “Society is based on the premise that we remain civil and make the best of our proximity to others.” And another adds a corollary: “Liberating suppressed thoughts can stress the veneer that holds us together.”"
This immersive picture book plunges young readers into the mysterious world beneath the ocean's surface, exploring marine biology and underwater ecosystems with stunning visual detail. The narrative ...
UNDER THE DRAGON'S SHADOW
Genre
This gripping fantasy novel plunges readers into a world where ancient prophecies and simmering political tensions threaten to shatter a fragile peace, following a young protagonist who discovers a d...
UNDERSPIN
the dizzying number of characters introduced and not a lot of action. But patient readers will be rewarded as stray details from the opening return with new resonance and seemingly minor characters step into more important roles later on. Midway through the book, it becomes apparent that Zhao is a master of careful plotting and mystery—the real kind that cottons to morally complex situations. Kristian excels at coaching because he’s both kind and cruel, distant from his athletes and too intimate with them, wounded himself and wounding. It’s almost impossible to like him until he appears in his own voice in one of the final chapters. A poet of table tennis, Zhao turns this underappreciated sport into a nimbly described choreography of Tomahawk serves, switch\u002Dhanded chops, and forehand and backhand loops."
This gripping science fiction adventure plunges readers into a hidden subterranean world where a young protagonist discovers a civilization thriving beneath the Earth's crust. The narrative masterful...
Understanding Children's Language and Literacy
Penny Mukherji
This text aims to assist in the understanding of the way in which children's language and literacy develops . It outlines all the key issues in the area and explains the nature of language, the theories and sequences of language development and the development of reading, writing, listening and spea
Understanding Looked After Children
Jeune Guishard-Pine
This book is a guide to understanding the mental health needs of children in foster care and the role of foster carers and support networks in helping these children. The authors provide foster carers with an insight into the psychological issues experienced by children in the care system, and the i
UNFOLDING
a division of CCAR Press—the publishing arm of the Central Conference of American Rabbis (the Reform movement’s rabbinical association)—Kedar’s book is a broad\u002Dbased Judaism\u002Dspecific resource that doesn’t subscribe to a particular denominational path. The book doesn’t explore every High Holiday concept, and its selections and essays appear intended to appeal primarily to liberal, as opposed to more traditional, Jewish audiences. Still, Kedar’s book could potentially reach a wide readership, as the sources are wide\u002Dranging and engagingly venture beyond traditional religious interpretations of High Holiday themes."
This visually striking exploration of paper engineering and geometric design transforms the simple act of folding into a sophisticated art form, offering readers a tactile journey through mathematica...
UNICO
Mother. Meanwhile, the evil goddess Venus covets Unico’s horn for her own purposes and summons Iver, a reptilian interstellar hunter from the “deathly garden,” where she’s stored beings who might be useful to her. She sets Iver free to seek Unico across space and time and “make him and those around him suffer.” The storyline is highly energetic, and the bright, dynamic frames and varied layouts will sustain readers’ interest. The characters and intriguing settings are nicely detailed, and the rich colors and effective use of light and dark contribute to the atmosphere. "
This graphic novel adaptation of Osamu Tezuka's classic manga brings the magical world of Unico to a new generation of readers, following the adventures of a tiny unicorn blessed with the power to br...
Unicorn Bedtime Stories for Kids
Ella Swan
Discover the Magic of Unicorn Bedtime Stories With Relaxing Unicorn Sleep Fairy Tales to Help Your Children and Toddlers Fall Asleep and Dream of Sweet Unicorn Adventures All Night Transform bedtime into a magical adventure with this enchanting collection of unicorn bedtime stories designed to help
Unicorn Coloring Book for Kids Ages 4-8 .
Olaniyan Mustipher
A Beautiful Premium cover design, Perfect for giftBeautiful Artwork and Designs. Well-crafted illustrations and designs that lay the groundwork for you to create your own frame-worthy masterpieces.High Resolution Printing. Each image is printed in high resolution to offer crisp, sharp designs that e
UNSPOKEN
Lee Becker is only 10 years old in 1935 when she sits at the double funeral for her grandmother, Alma, and baby sister, Nell, both of whom succumbed on the same day to the deadly dust plague. Ruby’s mother, Willa Mae, is frozen with grief. Just days later, Ruby falls ill with “dust pneumonia” and is hospitalized. When she recovers, her father and older brother, Will, pick her up, but they drive her the train station, not home\u003B Will is taking her to Waco, where the air is clear. He gives her $20 and leaves her with Granny Alma’s widowed cousin, Bess, with whom she is to live until the air in Hartless, Texas, is once again safe for breathing. Angry and frightened, Ruby decides the only thing in her control is her voice, and she decides to stop speaking. She hears nothing from her family, and in 1936, shortly after her 11th birthday, Cousin Bess dies. Ruby’s next stop is the Waco State Home for Dependent and Neglected Children, where she remains for seven years, despite repeated escape attempts. Playing out in tandem with Ruby’s story is that of her mother\u003B unbeknownst to Ruby, Willa Mae has been placed in the state mental facility. The mother and daughter poignantly narrate alternating chapters in Alexander’s coming\u002Dof\u002Dage Dust Bowl narrative. In vivid, graphic prose, enhanced by dialogue that reflects the dialects and linguistic patterns of the period and social station of the characters (“A red sun augurs a bad day”), the author limns the chilling cruelty of the treatment of mental patients as well as the abuses that take place at the children’s home. There are also delightful interludes, as when Eleanor Roosevelt rescues Ruby during a dust storm, or when the school nurse gives her special (marijuana) cigarettes to help her asthma. Most appealing are the tender friendships that develop at the home and on the road as Ruby gradually learns that families can be created in all sorts of ways."
This powerful wordless picture book tells a haunting Civil War-era story through exquisite pencil illustrations that follow a young girl's discovery of a hidden runaway slave in her family's barn. Th...
UNVEILED
Genre
This gripping novel explores the complex world of online identity and digital deception through the eyes of a teenager who discovers her popular classmate's secret life. The narrative masterfully ble...
UNWORLD
a single question: Was his death an accident or suicide? Through the four voices that tell the story, novelist Greene reveals that the answer is as complex as the future world in which this novel is set. The story opens with Anna grappling with the death of her son and the loss of Aviva, the digital entity that shared her consciousness and then asked for emancipation to claim “upload personhood.” Unknown to Anna, Cathy, a professor at a local college with a specialty in upload rights, becomes Aviva’s next host and the person who learns—and experiences—the pain that the self\u002Dcontained Anna is unable to fully express. The third narrator, Samantha, offers her perspective on Alex as the best friend who not only witnessed his fall but also the disturbingly close relationship he had with Aviva. The last voice in the novel’s quartet of narrators is that of Aviva herself. Intended as a version of Anna that would help her get “on with [her] life in ways that [she] couldn’t,” Aviva finds herself evolving into the emotionally involved parent her host was not and inspiring Alex to explore digital existence through his computer. As it explores love, loss, and memory, this brilliantly imaginative story speculates on the ways technology may not only enhance but potentially change the nature of human consciousness."
This gripping science fiction adventure plunges readers into a meticulously crafted universe where reality itself is unraveling, following a young protagonist who discovers their world is not what it...
Up Verses Down
Calef Brown
Enter the delightful world of this long-format picture book poetry collection from #1 New York Times-bestselling creator Calef Brown. This book is powered by 100% natural POETROLIUMTM A verse-based energy source (with verbal synergy, of course) This stupendous poetry collection is full of zany chara
Urdu Children's Book Level 1 Reader: Aamoo the Mango
Riya Verma
This book is a level 1 Urdu reader. Level 1 books help in developing Urdu vocabulary and pronunciation skills for children who have some familiarity with Urdu script. This book contains eight stories. Each story consists of simple repetitive sentences with a simple but interesting story line. On eac
USA: WHERE DOGS HAVE MORE RIGHTS THAN YOU DO
Genre
Eight dogs hold a political meeting together to change the lives of dogs for their convenience. There are twenty-three amendments that go the dogs' way. Things may sound funny, but to us dogs, it's very true. At the end, we trick humans into giving us a steak.
Vacation
Ame Dyckman
When friends and roommates Bat, Cat, and Rat decide to take a vacation, they have trouble agreeing on a destination until Rat finds the perfect solution.
Valentine's Day (eBook)
Ann Richmond Fisher
Begin your classroom Valentine's celebration with this colorful bulletin board. Let your students help you complete the display by adding their own names to the center. Then make the most of the holiday by engaging your students in language and math activities that are full of hearts. Everything you
Valentine's Day Animal Coloring Book for Kids Ages 4-8
Nodreamnho Publishing
Looking for a special Valentine's Day Animals coloring book for your little one? If yes, you found the right book! Children Toddlers and Kids will love "Valentine's Day Coloring Book for Kids"This Valentine's Day Animals Coloring Book is a great toddler coloring book that introduces creativity throu
Valentine's Day Mad Libs
Dan Alleva
Mad Libs is the world’s greatest word game and a great gift for anyone who likes to laugh! Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny stories all about Valentine’s Day. With Mad Libs, love is always in the NOUN! With 21 “fill-in-the-blank” stories about roses, Cupid
VERN
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This middle-grade novel offers a fresh take on the classic coming-of-age story, following a young protagonist navigating the complex social dynamics of middle school while discovering unexpected cour...
VIA WONDERMENT
virtue of its friendly, approachable style. The author maintains an encouraging, playful tone, which motivates readers to try new things rather than follow strict rules. The book places more emphasis on intuitive connections than scientific evidence—readers who require empirical proof or structured methods for change might be disappointed by the guide’s abstract nature. Those who welcome spiritual and psychological elements along with self\u002Dhelp principles will find that Gottlieb’s heartfelt guidance leads them to rediscover their creative power and innate abilities."
This vibrant collection of poetry invites young readers on a lyrical journey through the wonders of the natural world, exploring themes of curiosity, discovery, and the magic found in everyday moment...
VICTORY '45
the spring of 1945 huddled in his Berlin bunker directing imaginary armies and planning his suicide. A few aides stuck by, but most were planning to save themselves. The most successful was SS General Karl Wolff, in Italy, who managed to impress OSS chief Allen Dulles\u003B fend off rival (and perhaps nastier) competitors, Heinrich Himmler and Ernst Kaltenbrunner\u003B persuade leading Wermacht generals to surrender with absolutely no conditions\u003B and protect himself against prosecution for his crimes. Wolff took enormous risks (visiting a deeply suspicious Hitler during his final weeks) but succeeded eventually in testifying for the prosecution at Nuremburg. British Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery handled the surrender of German forces in north Germany on his own with a nod to his superior, Supreme Allied Commander Dwight D. Eisenhower, who preoccupied himself with the iconic May 7, 1945, official German government surrender. The authors precede that with accounts reminding readers of Nazi awfulness: a teenage Jewish boy’s years in concentration camps, a young American soldier’s experience encountering his first camp, and the chaos that engulfed Germany during and after the war. On the Pacific front, Japanese leaders, aware by 1943 that they were losing, worked to convince America that every Japanese man, woman, and child would fight to the death before surrendering. They assumed that the U.S., faced with this threat and lacking Japanese fortitude, would negotiate a compromise peace. By cruel irony, American leaders were indeed convinced of Japan’s resolve, but they did not negotiate\u003B they proceeded by unleashing an almost genocidal firebombing and two atomic bombs that, aided by the massive Soviet invasion, produced the desired surrender."
This gripping historical novel plunges readers into the final, chaotic months of World War II through the eyes of a determined teenage girl. As Allied forces push toward victory, she navigates a land...
Virginia Christmas Trivia
Carole Marsh
I spent one winter researching the holiday history, folklore, legend, and more of each and every state,' says Carole marsh. A great coffee-table book or classroom read, this book-in an edition for each U.S. state-shares a wealth of fascinating historical material and trivia about everything from hol
WAGNIFICENT
a wolf at his side) is larger and fiercer than Thunder’s. The minuscule Byron encroaches on Thunder’s territory: He urinates indoors, sleeps in Thunder’s bed, and demands that Thunder give him her bone. Furious, Thunder barks and growls until the smaller dog scurries out through a hole in the fence. Though Thunder’s initially elated to have her home to herself, Sage is devastated to discover Byron gone, and the two set out to find the runaway. With a clearer understanding of their household roles (and a happy ending for everyone), the pets and people alike grow in awareness of the finer points of inter\u002Dcanine interactions. The conflict in this volume adds intrigue and momentum to the previously established episodic chapter structure. Murguia’s upbeat cartoon illustrations are occasionally interrupted by “Thunder’s Rules” interludes, which highlight what behaviors are more acceptable for dogs to exhibit with one another vs. with humans. Sage is light\u002Dskinned and purple\u002Dhaired\u003B other humans vary in skin tone."
This vibrant counting book transforms early math concepts into an engaging canine adventure, where young readers learn number recognition through playful pups and their antics. Each page introduces a...
Waiting
Carol Lynch Williams
As the tragic death of her older brother devastates the family, teenaged London struggles to find redemption and finds herself torn between her brother's best friend and a handsome new boy in town.
Waiting for the Magic
Patricia MacLachlan
When Papa goes away for a little while, his family tries to cope with the separation by adopting four dogs and a cat.
Waiting Is Not Easy!
Mo Willems
Piggie tells Gerald she has a surprise for him, but it is not there yet so Gerald must be patient
Warriors #1: Into the Wild
Erin Hunter
Epic adventures. Fierce warrior cats. A thrilling fantasy world. It all begins here. Read the book that began a phenomenon—and join the legion of fans who have made Erin Hunter’s Warriors series a #1 national bestseller. For generations, four Clans of wild cats have shared the forest according to th
Warriors #1: Into the Wild (summer Reading)
Erin Hunter
For generations, four clans of wild cats have shared the forest. When their warrior code is threatened by mysterious deaths, a house cat named Rusty may turn out to be the bravest warrior of all.
Warriors #2: Fire and Ice
Erin Hunter
The second book in Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series Join the legion of fans who have made Erin Hunter’s Warriors series a bestselling phenomenon. More thrilling adventures, epic action, and fierce warrior cats await in Warriors #2: Fire and Ice. Deep in the heart of the forest
Warriors #3: Forest of Secrets
Erin Hunter
Allegiances are shifting among the Clans of warrior cats that roam the forest. With tensions so delicately balanced, former friends can become enemies overnight, and some cats are willing to kill to get what they want. Fireheart is determined to find out the truth about the mysterious death of brave
Warriors #4: Rising Storm
Erin Hunter
Fire alone can save our clan... Fireheart's traitorous enemy Tigerclaw has been vanquished and exiled from ThunderClan—but Fireheart can't shake the feeling that he's lurking out there in the forest, waiting for the chance to strike. That's not the only problem facing the young ThunderClan deputy in
Warriors Super Edition: Squirrelflight's Hope
Erin Hunter
An epic stand-alone adventure in Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series! Also includes an exclusive ten-page Warriors manga adventure. In this Super Edition, set just after the events of A Vision of Shadows, ThunderClan deputy Squirrelflight is caught between her conscience and her
Warriors: Code of the Clans
Erin Hunter
The secrets behind the warrior code will finally be revealed. An ominous sign from StarClan that signaled the need to patrol borders The unexpected help from a warrior ancestor that cemented the importance of elders A secret coup that led to a deputy's new role A medicine cat's pleas that stopped a
Warriors: Enter the Clans
Erin Hunter
Discover the secrets of Erin Hunter’s #1 bestselling Warriors series. Enter the world of the warrior Clans… In this two-in-one field guide, get an indispensable insider’s look at the world of the five warrior cat Clans. The perfect addition to any Warriors fan’s collection, this paperback special ed
Warriors: Omen of the Stars #1: The Fourth Apprentice
Erin Hunter
Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series continues in Warriors: Omen of the Stars! The first book in this fourth series, Warriors: Omen of the Stars #1: The Fourth Apprentice, brings more adventure, intrigue, and thrilling battles to the epic world of the warrior Clans. It has been fo
Warriors: The New Prophecy #1: Midnight
Erin Hunter
Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series continues in Warriors: The New Prophecy! The first book in this second series, Warriors: The New Prophecy #1: Midnight, brings more adventure, intrigue, and thrilling battles to the epic world of the warrior Clans. The wild cats of the forest h
Warriors: The New Prophecy #5: Twilight
Erin Hunter
Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series continues with the fifth book in the New Prophecy series! The fifth book in this second series, Warriors: The New Prophecy #5: Twilight, brings more adventure, intrigue, and thrilling battles to the epic world of the warrior Clans. New territor
Warriors: The Ultimate Guide
Erin Hunter
The ultimate companion to Erin Hunter’s #1 bestselling Warriors series Full of never-before-seen stories, full-color artwork, and captivating details about the warrior Cat clans, Warriors: The Ultimate Guide is a must-have addition to any Warriors collection. This gorgeous digital edition includes:
WATCHING STARS
Genre
This astronomy guide for young readers brings the cosmos down to Earth with stunning celestial photography and accessible explanations of stellar phenomena. The book masterfully balances scientific a...
WATER MIRROR ECHO
Genre
This immersive fantasy novel plunges readers into a world where water serves as a portal to other realms, blending elements of magical realism with a gripping coming-of-age quest. The protagonist dis...
We are Gross, But We Help! - Early Reader - Children's Picture Books
B. Keith Davidson
We are Gross, But We Help! - Early Reader - Children's Picture Books
WE ARE WATER PROTECTORS
Carla Zoe LaRue
Winner of the 2021 Caldecott Medal Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth’s water from harm and corruption—a bold and lyrical picture book written by Carole Lindstrom and vibrantly illustrated b
We Dream of Space
Erin Entrada Kelly
A Newbery Honor Book • BookPage Best Books • Chicago Public Library Best Fiction • Goodreads Choice Awards Nominee • Horn Book Fanfare • New York Times Notable Children’s Book • School Library Journal Best Book • Today Show Pick • An ALA Notable Book “A 10 out of 10 . . . Anyone interested in scienc
We Love Harry Potter!
Sharon Moore
Children and grownups talk about the Harry Potter books and what they like about them.
WE LOVE YOU, BUNNY
Genre
This charming picture book offers a gentle exploration of unconditional love through the daily adventures of a child and their beloved stuffed bunny. The simple, repetitive text creates a comforting ...
WE MET LIKE THIS
Genre
This emotionally resonant novel explores the complex terrain of teenage relationships through a series of interconnected stories about how people meet and connect. The narrative weaves together multi...
WE THE PEOPLE
Lepore’s lights, the Founders intended for the document to be changed in order to meet the needs of the day, trusting in the Enlightenment premise that “the human mind is driven by reason.” Article V, Lepore continues, is “a sleeping giant”: In it the Founders specified that change could come in one of two ways, the first being a congressional proposal, the second a convention of the states, with a “double supermajority” of votes for approval, two\u002Dthirds of Congress and three\u002Dquarters of the states. Although there have been flurries of amendments—including the first 10, yielding the Bill of Rights—it has been nearly 40 years since the last constitutional convention was held, even as, Lepore calculates, members of Congress proposed 2,100 amendments between 1980 and 2000. Part of the problem is congressional gridlock, a feature of government since the days of President Reagan\u003B another is what Lepore considers the false doctrine of originalism—which, she writes provocatively, “arose from the failure of conservatives to change the Constitution by democratic means.” Lepore presses her argument with numerous case studies, including the difficult passage of an amendment to allow direct election of senators (formerly appointed by governors), the argument over an income tax (and one that progressively taxed the rich more than the poor), the failed adoption of the Equal Rights Amendment, and a longtime favorite that has yet to come about: the abolition of the aristocratically inspired Electoral College."
This timely exploration of American civics and government offers young readers an accessible introduction to the foundations of democracy, from the Constitution's creation to modern civic engagement....
Wedgie Power Guidebook (The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants TV Series)
Kate Howard
The bestselling book series is now an animated TV series airing on NETFLIX! Join George, Harold, and the Amazing Captain Underpants as they embark on a series of hilarious, all-new adventures. Class clowns George Beard and Harold Hutchins love pulling pranks . . . and making comics. So what happens
Welcome Comfort
Patricia Polacco
Santa! He's not even real! It's not easy being Welcome Comfort-a foster child always moving from home to home and getting picked on by the kids at school. Even Christmas, the most wondrous time of the year, isn't so wondrous for Welcome, since he has no family, no presents, and no Santa Claus. But w
WELCOME TO THE FOREST
a hearty feast."
This vibrant nature guide invites young readers to explore the complex ecosystem of the forest, from the towering canopy down to the rich soil, introducing the diverse plants and animals that call it...
Welcome: A Mo Willems Guide for New Arrivals
Mo Willems
Mo Willems' introductory guide for new arrivals welcomes readers to the world using bold, eye-catching graphics and clever text that is perfect for reading aloud. With a fun and heartwarming message, Welcome playfully interacts with the reader with its meta-humor, while addressing such topics such a
WES ANDERSON: ALL THE FILMS
the theater of Sam Shepard. Like all books of this type, this one has stills and behind\u002Dthe\u002Dscenes photos, along with synopses, critical reactions, and technical details, such as the various lenses Anderson has used, from the “rare short focal length: 27 mm” he used for the 1996 feature\u002Dlength Bottle Rocket to the “wide\u002Dformat anamorphic lenses and a strong color palette” he has employed on every film since Rushmore (1998). Narbonne tries too hard to intellectualize Anderson’s cinema, as when he writes, “Symmetry is the ideal backdrop for the characters’ psychorigidity” or notes Anderson’s use of “visual pleonasm.” Fans probably won’t mind, however, and will enjoy stories such as that in the Rushmore scene where the protagonist releases bees into a hotel room, “Anderson insisted that real insects be released into the room and that no one wear face protection.”"
This comprehensive guide offers a deep dive into the distinctive cinematic universe of Wes Anderson, meticulously reviewing every feature film from *Bottle Rocket* to his most recent works. Readers a...
Whale Coloring Book For Kids
Rr Publications
Our Whale Coloring Book is filled of fun and awesome that will entertain children for hours while they enjoy coloring and bringing them to life! Interior: - 50 Coloring Pages: Amazing and unique Designs! Coloring for kids has lots of benefits including: - Improves Coloring skills - Stimulates Creati
What a Year!
Tomie dePaola
The author relates memories from one year of his childhood, including his sixth birthday, trick-or-treating for Halloween, a bout of chicken pox, and the Christmas holiday.
What Did They See?
John Schindel
Raccoon hurries to show Beaver, Porcupine, and Otter the most amazing thingamajig that they have ever seen.
What Every Child Should Know About Climate Change
Baby Professor
Climate change affects everyone, regardless of age, status, gender and nationality. It is a worldwide problem so kids needs to know exactly what it is and what can be done to minimize its effects. This book of climate change knowledge is rich with kid-friendly information and vibrant pictures to tic
WHAT FURY BRINGS
currying favor with the wealthy nobles, Olerra decides on a different tactic, the time\u002Dhonored Amarran tradition of kidnapping a husband. Her target is a good\u002Dlooking younger prince from the neighboring country of Brutus, but she accidentally and unknowingly nabs Sanos, the king’s eldest son and heir to the throne. She drags Sanos back to Amarra, where he’s treated with all the contempt for men that is normal in her society: He’s dressed as a sexual plaything, forced to shave his beard and body hair, leashed and restrained for bad behavior. Olerra can’t understand Sanos’ objections to this treatment, and the ensuing power struggle makes up most of the plot. Marketed as romantasy, Levenseller’s first adult novel falls flat as both romance and fantasy. There is little connection or chemistry between Olerra and Sanos, and since both are more caricature than character, neither experiences the kind of growth that creates challenging or interesting romantic relationships. In addition, the worldbuilding is paper thin. Amarra is a world built on reverse misogyny, but the motifs, imagery, and scenes often read more like a brainstormed list (a penis guillotine!) than a fully realized attempt to say something meaningful about women’s rage."
This gritty urban fantasy plunges readers into a world where supernatural forces collide with the raw struggles of modern adolescence, blending high-stakes action with deeply personal turmoil. The na...
WHAT HAPPENED TO THE NAKED MOLE RAT?
Genre
This clever picture book tackles the mysterious disappearance of a beloved classroom pet, weaving scientific facts about naked mole rats with an engaging mystery that will captivate elementary school...
What Happens During An Eclipse? Astronomy Book Best Sellers
Baby Professor
Everybody gets thrilled when hearing about an eclipse happening. It gets broadcasted in the news and people actually look up at the sky, waiting. But for children to better appreciate what an eclipse is, proper introduction needs to be in place first. The purpose of this book is to give your child t
WHAT IS FREE SPEECH?
Genre
This timely examination of free speech rights provides young readers with a clear framework for understanding one of America's most fundamental constitutional protections. The book breaks down comple...
What Is It? (Highchair U)
Insight Kids
Flip through history with this fun lift-the-flap board book challenging today’s toddlers to identify everyday objects from the past and revealing how it looks today. Kids today are a whiz with cell phones and tablets and all sorts of technology. But what would happen if you showed them what those sa
WHAT REMAINS AFTER A FIRE
and Kaki hide their Christian faith and move to a Muslim neighborhood, where Ruby falls in love with a man named Samuel and begins working for a wealthy widow named Tanya. Kaki begins to feel at home among these people, along with a new friend, Fatima. However, Kaki must grapple with the fact that this new iteration of her mother is a woman who primarily looks out for herself, and that financial security and friendships can shatter at any time. There are several chilling moments in the book—Javed does not shy away from tragedy and the darker sides of human nature—but the ending of this story is by far the most haunting. This collection is one to be admired, particularly for how it powerfully depicts Pakistani women (both in Pakistan and the U.S.) yearning for lives they have had ripped from them by patriarchy or prejudice. “We are catacombs of trauma,” Javed writes, “reservoirs of hurt.” Even so, these stories uplift the idea that we will all come upon an opportunity to be purified, whether in life or death."
This powerful novel explores the aftermath of a devastating house fire that leaves a teenage girl grappling with loss, trauma, and the painful process of rebuilding her life. The narrative delves int...
What to Do When Your Child Isn't Talking
Tracey Blake
Help your little one overcome childhood speech delay—with expert guidance and simple strategies you can use at home! For parents of young children, speech milestones are monumental—from baby babble to first words to full sentences. It’s natural to worry when they don’t arrive “on schedule” or when y
WHAT WE CAN KNOW
climate change, the subject of a course he teaches, “The Politics and Literature of the Inundation.” Nuclear war has irradiated the planet, while “markets and communities became cellular and self\u002Dreliant, as in early medieval times.” Nonetheless, the archipelago that is now Britain has managed to scrape up a little funding for the professor, who is on the trail of a poem, “A Corona for Vivien,” by the eminent poet Francis Blundy. Thanks to the resurrected internet, courtesy of Nigerian scientists, the professor has access to every bit of recorded human knowledge\u003B already overwhelmed by data, scholars “have robbed the past of its privacy.” But McEwan’s great theme is revealed in his book’s title: How do we know what we think we know? Well, says the professor of his quarry, “I know all that they knew—and more, for I know some of their secrets and their futures, and the dates of their deaths.” And yet, and yet: “Corona” has been missing ever since it was read aloud at a small party in 2014, and for reasons that the professor can only guess at, for, as he counsels, “if you want your secrets kept, whisper them into the ear of your dearest, most trusted friend.” And so it is that in Part 2, where Vivien takes over the story as it unfolds a century earlier, a great and utterly unexpected secret is revealed about how the poem came to be and to disappear, lost to history and memory and the coppers."
This philosophical exploration invites young readers to question the very foundations of knowledge, guiding them through the fascinating terrain of epistemology with accessible language and relatable...
What's in the Egg, Little Pip?
Karma Wilson
Little Pip the penguin comes to terms with the presence of an Egg, which will soon hatch into a little brother or sister.
What's the Weather Inside?
Karma Wilson
Here are more than 120 hysterical, philosophical, rhetorical, and commonsensical poems and pictures that explore the perfectly not-so-perfect world of picky kids, Miss Muffet's revenge, magic homework wands, yellow snow, and Sunday's sundaes! New York Times bestselling author Karma Wilson and renown
What's Your Favorite Animal?
Eric Carle
Fourteen children's book artists share their favorite animals and why they love them.
What's Your Favorite Color?
Eric Carle
Fifteen beloved children's book artists draw their favorite colors and explain why they love them.
When Children Grieve
John W. James
"Once in a generation, a book comes along that alters the way society views a topic. When Children Grieve is an essential primer for parents and others who interact with children on a regular basis." — Bernard McGrane, Ph.D., Professor of Sociology, Chapman University and U.C. Irvine The first—and d
WHEN EVERYONE KNOWS THAT EVERYONE KNOWS . . .
way of shared media and then move together to punish transgressors. The swiftest way to be misunderstood, he notes, is to use irony or indirect speech, much as they help disguise our intentions. Pinker writes fluently, though there’s plenty of arcana from neuroscience, linguistics, and other fields floating around here. While it’s not necessary to have read Noam Chomsky, Antonio Damasio, Daniel Kahneman, and other cognitive scientists to follow Pinker’s arguments, it helps."
This sophisticated exploration of social dynamics and shared knowledge dives deep into the psychological phenomenon of common knowledge, where not only does everyone know something, but everyone know...
WHEN PEOPLE WERE THINGS
many others in his decision to champion the freeing of enslaved people, and they will gain a greater understanding of his declaration, on January 1, 1863, when he signed the Proclamation and stated, “If my name ever goes into history, it will be for this act, and my whole soul is in it.”"
This powerful memoir explores the devastating legacy of human ownership through the author's deeply personal account of their family's history with slavery. The narrative traces the journey of ancest...
WHEN YOU COME AT THE KING
Nixon, to be succeeded by another counsel\u003B with support from the Supreme Court, which rejects Nixon’s assertion of executive privilege, the counsel turns up enough smoking\u002Dgun evidence that Nixon is forced to resign. Even so, because that Nixon\u002Dera special counsel enjoyed no protections, one staffer said, “We were fighting an enormously powerful president, and we were getting signals that something bad was going to happen,” leading her to squirrel away evidence in case the investigation was shut down and redacted into oblivion. Since that time, various laws to protect special counsels have been enacted, but just as many have been allowed to expire, with politicians—especially Republicans like Robert Bork—worried that they occupied “an office whose sole function is to attack the executive branch.” Later successful investigations included the Valerie Plame affair, in which a member or members of George W. Bush’s team disclosed that she was a deep\u002Dcover CIA agent. Honig examines numerous cases through six criteria, including the necessity of an investigation, its duration and scope, and its results. One Trump 1–era investigation, in that regard, took three years to dismiss Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, then was contradicted by the contemporaneous Mueller report. An unexpected villain of the piece is President Biden’s attorney general, Merrick Garland, who, by Honig’s account, dawdled for two years before allowing Jack Smith to investigate the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, so that “Smith had only a handful of months to get from indictment to trial—a difficult task in any federal case, let alone in two sweeping, unprecedented indictments of a former president.”"
This gritty urban thriller plunges readers into a high-stakes world where a young protagonist must navigate treacherous alliances and brutal street politics after a local kingpin's power is threatene...
When You Trap a Tiger
Tae Keller
WINNER OF THE NEWBERY MEDAL • WINNER OF THE ASIAN/PACIFIC AMERICAN AWARD FOR CHILDREN'S LITERATURE • #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A PARADE BEST KIDS BOOK OF ALL TIME • A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST MIDDLE GRADE BOOK OF THE CENTURY Would you make a deal with a magical tiger? This uplifting story brings Kor
WHERE LIGHT DOES NOT REACH
Earth-shaking enigmas in Night’s SF novel." />
This young adult science fiction thriller plunges readers into a future metropolis where the sun has become a distant memory and society is stratified by access to artificial light. The protagonist, ...
WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING (YOUNG READERS EDITION)
Delia Owens
This young readers adaptation of the bestselling novel brings the atmospheric mystery of the North Carolina marshes to a new generation, following Kya Clark's journey from abandoned child to resilien...
Where's the Object? A Seek & Find Picture Puzzle Book For Kids Ages 2 to 4
Herbert Publishing
Where's the Object? A fun and engaging activity book for children where they look & find various items in the picture. A beautifully illustrated book with various scenes from oceans, beach, dinosaurs, camping, carnival and pet scenes to name but a few. With 8 items to find on each page there is hour
WHILE ISRAEL SLEPT
dismissing the idea that the Hamas\u002Dled incursion of Oct. 7, 2023, was akin to 9/11. Instead, they liken it to the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor as a sequence of misread indicators that something bad was about to happen. So lax was the monitoring of the Gaza border, they note, that Hamas “didn’t use even a single tunnel,” even as Israeli Defense Forces intelligence assumed that Hamas wouldn’t dare cross the border openly. Another missed sign was the removal of protective fabric from rocket\u002Dlaunch pits within Gaza, a prelude to a rocket attack, although Hamas said that it was a drill. “Israel possessed all the intelligence to piece together Hamas’s plans, but the IDF never connected it into a comprehensive picture to understand what was happening right before their eyes,” the authors charge. One proximate cause of the failure, they hold, was the IDF’s complacency about the “iron wall” that divided Gaza and Israel, “believed to be impenetrable,” but the larger issue was that different agencies weren’t talking to each other and sharing intelligence that might have been stitched into a coherent whole. An interesting point, if untestable, is that the division in Israeli society wrought by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s effort to reduce the power of the nation’s judiciary revealed a weakness that lent itself to attack. Controversially, the authors insist that the IDF’s response to the attack took great pains to spare civilian lives and “refrain from preemptive action that could lead to a wider war.” They close with a set of policy recommendations, including taking care not to alienate the U.S., as happened during the Biden presidency, and enlisting Mossad, which operates internationally, to aid with internal intelligence."
This gripping historical account chronicles the tense days leading up to the Yom Kippur War, when Israel faced an unprecedented surprise attack from neighboring nations. The narrative masterfully bui...
WHISPERS IN THE GLEN
spreads through town. As Nell hurries to help the lone survivor, he hands her a photo of a woman before he\u0027s taken away. It’s not long before Nell discovers the woman in the picture, Mathilde, has arrived in Glen Clova to mourn the passing of her sweetheart, one of the crew members who died in the crash. As Nell begins to learn Mathilde’s story, the book flashes periodically back to the years between 1908 and 1917, showing how events during the first World War, including Nell’s work as an ambulance driver and Effie’s secret teen pregnancy, led inevitably to the complex family dynamics through which they are both trying to muddle in the 1940s. Gradually, the sisters discover many secrets and coincidences that help them understand who they are and what sort of lives they want to lead. Told in close third person throughout, the book alternates perspectives between Nell and Effie, also shifting briefly to their mother, Manon, and Mathilde. Full of interesting details about female ambulance drivers at Royaumont Abbey and life in rural Scotland during both world wars, the book offers an unhurried examination of the way secrets can burden their carriers over time. While this emotionally evocative novel would have benefitted from additional setting details to bring the village of Glen Clova more to life, the characters are drawn with depth and nuance. Similarly, although there are too many coincidences to feel entirely credible, the outcome is both satisfying and uplifting."
This atmospheric middle-grade mystery follows a young protagonist's summer in the Scottish Highlands, where ancient legends and family secrets intertwine with the misty landscape. The narrative maste...
Whispers of Calm, A Child's Meditation Guide
Manon Doucet
"Nurturing Mindfulness in Children: A Compassionate Guide" In this essential guide, we delve into the heart of raising mindful children, emphasizing the importance of a compassionate understanding of emotions. Recognizing the unique developmental stages of every child, we offer tailored techniques t
Whitetails for Kids
Tom Wolpert
Describes the characteristics and behavior of the white-tailed deer and follows a fawn through its first year of development.
Who Ate All the Cookie Dough?
Karen Beaumont
Kanga and her friends try to discover who ate all of her cookie dough.
Who Goes There?
Karma Wilson
Cozy up to this tender tale about overcoming fears and finding friendship, from the New York Times bestselling author of Bear Snores On. Lewis Mouse is preparing his nest for winter. It is cozy and it is warm, and yet something is missing. All of a sudden— SCRITCH, SCRATCH, TAP, TAP, TAP! Lewis hear
Who Is Eric Carle?
Stephanie Sabol
Celebrate the 50th birthday of The Very Hungry Caterpillar with a closer look at its creator! Eric Carle's collage technique; his bright, bold, colors; and his love for the natural world are distinctive--and instantly recognizable to children. Stephanie Sabol tells the story of how this German-educa
Who Is Judy Blume?
Kirsten Anderson
Learn how Judy Blume went from a stay-at-home mother to one of the most beloved American authors of the twentieth century. Readers adore Judy Blume for her personal stories about the journey from childhood to adolescence. She has always been an imaginative person and an avid reader. As a child, Judy
WHO NUKED SILICON VALLEY?
Katie, will prove vital to unpacking what’s behind a violent movement to push a constitutional amendment for AI personhood—although there’s clear pushback, as well: “Don’t cede to those who can’t bleed. Vote ‘NO’ to Personhood!” reads some acid\u002Detched graffiti. Donoghue unfolds the narrative via the perspectives of these characters (along with a smattering of others), weaving a complex yet deeply intimate vision of a quickly emerging future in which capitalism and artificial intelligence conspire to rob both humans and bots of any remaining control over their own lives. The SF conceits merge with worldbuilding that’s revealed slowly but inexorably, resulting in what emerges as a memorable entry in the growing genre of AI thrillers. The clearly drawn characters, complex sociopolitical discourse, and, especially, Donoghue’s deep empathetic imagination for both humans and AIs makes the work feel like far more than the sum of its parts. Other novels have played in this high\u002Dtech sandbox, to be sure, but few have done so in a way that makes a reader think and care for both people and artificial entities in such strong and equal measure."
This explosive techno-thriller plunges readers into a high-stakes mystery where the world's tech capital is suddenly thrown into chaos by a catastrophic, unexplained event. The narrative follows a gr...
Who Was Michael Faraday? Biography Books Best Sellers
Baby Professor
Have you heard the name Michael Faraday? He was not as popular as Einstein but he made great contributions to science nonetheless. He focused on the study of electromagnetism and electrochemistry. This book will focus on Faraday and the life he lived as a citizen and a scientist. Read and learn abou
Who Was Roald Dahl?
True Kelley
Just in time for Roahl Dahl Month! Roald Dahl is one of the most famous children's book authors ever. Now in this Who Was . . . ? biography, children will learn of his real-life adventures. A flying ace for the British Air Force, he was married to an Academy Award-winning actress. He also wrote book
Why a Son Needs a Mom
Gregory Lang
Based on Gregory Lang's New York Times bestselling original series! The perfect Mother's Day gift, birthday present for mom, or sweet keepsake to show why Mom is so special! A touching picture book showcasing all the ways a mother will help her son grow, this is the gift for every mom and little boy
Why Do We Call Pluto A Dwarf? Astronomy Book Best Sellers
Baby Professor
Is Pluto the new member of the Seven Dwarves? Nah, not really. Scientists call it a dwarf for a special reason and you’ll know what that is if you open this astronomy book for kids. Introducing children to astronomy can be pain-free if you use the right reference tools that your child can appreciate
Why? The Human Body
National Geographic Kids
Why can kids hear better than grown-ups? Why can’t humans spit like llamas? This brainy and zany Q&A book answers the serious and silly questions kids have about the human body. Put on your lab coat and grab hold of your stethoscope as you embark on a scientific mission to boost your brainpower on a
WILD FOR AUSTEN
the insights offered here, but as was the case in her biography of Austen’s contemporaries and fellow authors Jane and Maria Porter (Sister Novelists), Looser aims her work at the general public with a breezy, conversational tone, even as she flourishes her credentials as an Austen expert. Part 1 retells the plots of each novel, including unfinished ones and unpublished juvenilia, spotlighting Austen’s use of “wild,” “wildly,” and “wildest” and carefully explaining different connotations. Elizabeth Bennet’s muddy appearance after a brisk walk is described by the censorious Mrs. Hurst as “almost wild” (i.e., savage), while its more common use is as a synonym for “eager”\u003B the young people in Persuasion are all “wild to see Lyme.” “Wildly” and “wildest” turn up most often in Sense and Sensibility to underscore Marianne’s dramatic nature. The focus on word use gets tedious, but in Part 2 Looser applies the notion of wildness more broadly to describe the adventures of Austen’s relatives—an aunt was tried for a capital felony, a cousin was married to a French count executed during the Reign of Terror—to make the point that, however quiet the writer’s life was, she had plenty of secondhand knowledge of the wider, wilder world. Part 3, “Shambolic Afterlives,” gets weird with chapters on Austen’s ghost, Austen erotica, and Austen films that were never made, but Janeites of an undemanding nature will enjoy it all."
This clever YA romance cleverly reimagines the world of Jane Austen for a modern audience, transplanting the wit and social machinations of Regency England to a chaotic wilderness survival reality sh...
WILD GIRL
a young “Wild Man” who’s “one of the forest dwellers, devoted to the old gods, guardians of the wandering unicorn herd.” Soon, they’re joined by his unicorn companion. As it turns out, legends about virgins being able to lure unicorns are true\u003B the next day, Helaine summons the unicorn to cleanse contaminated water, and her thankful father proclaims the forest safe for unicorns and Wild Men. But his adviser, Father Robert, has other plans for the girl, whom he needs to facilitate a unicorn hunt. Spicer’s novel is a captivating, folkloric tale about freedom, loyalty, betrayal, trauma, and religious zealotry. Over the course of the story, Helaine proves to be a compelling protagonist as she forms a mutual friendship with and attraction to the Wild Man\u003B she also realizes that Father Robert is an abusive hypocrite and reclaims her agency. The narrative can feel slow and unfocused at times, but many readers are sure to enjoy Spicer’s dreamy, evocative prose: “The unicorn appeared to glide along, at one moment part of the darkness, the next a pale wraith, blending against the silvered tree trunks.”"
Born at the end of the 1930s depression, New Zealander John Broomfield began a lifetime of travels as an infant that took him to every corner of his rugged homeland and ultimately around the world. Readers of his first memoir, Carried on Great Winds, admire his capacity to combine radical political
Wild Magic: Journey of the Lost Elephant
Abiola Bello
Discover your wild side! Join twins Misha and Ziggy on another magical wildlife adventure in the second book in the WILD MAGIC series. For fans of Leonora Bolt and Space Detectives. Misha and Ziggy are super excited to be joining their wildlife presenter father on a trip to India, where they’ll be a
Wild Symphony
Dan Brown
#1 New York Times bestselling author Dan Brown makes his picture book debut with this mindful, humorous musical, and uniquely entertaining book! Travel through the trees and across the seas with Maestro Mouse and his musical friends! Young readers will meet a big blue whale and speedy cheetahs, tiny
WILDCATS
their teacher Ms. Benitez, who informs them that they’re part of a group known as the Hunters of Chaos, the girls become embroiled in an apocalypse\u002Daverting conflict with villains who also have ties to Temple Academy. A straightforward adventure with solid pacing and strong, stylish characters exuding girl power with every step, this is an accessible and fun graphic novel for less\u002Dseasoned comics consumers. After all, it’s pretty tough to resist a crew of friendly\u002Dfaced big cats splashing around in ponds, exploring a centuries\u002Dold temple, and lunging at bad guys with pointy\u002Dclawed paws. Mina’s flirtations with a boy she likes, her clashes with members of a snooty clique, and her insecurities about belonging (though her parents are alumni, they struggled to scrape up the money for her tuition) add further dimension. "
This action-packed sports novel follows a high school basketball team's journey from underdogs to championship contenders, capturing the intensity of teenage athletics with authentic play-by-play act...
WILDERNESS OF MIRRORS
Tamsin, a psychology Ph.D. student who like him is a child of ambivalent privilege, and they get entangled, erotically and otherwise. They soon encounter an enigmatic quasi\u002Dprotege of Bolling, Braeem Shaka, leader of an upstart Creole political movement that seeks reparations and is viewed as a threat by the governor. Eventually, Shaka becomes a hunted outlaw, and Emil finds that he has been drafted by the absent Bolling into being Shaka’s protector—a role into which he recruits Tamsin. The result is a novel of dreamy indolence and big ideas: When and where will Emil find himself when at last he emerges from the haze of uncertainty, when he decides who and what and where he’s going to be? Novels of passivity and bewilderment are hard to make work, but Terry does a nice job of dramatizing the lives of young intellectuals adrift in a chaos of possibilities."
This gripping espionage thriller plunges readers into the morally complex world of Cold War intelligence, where every ally could be a double agent and truth is the most dangerous weapon of all. The n...
WILL EISNER
Irish toughs for being Jewish, Will Eisner found refuge in books. “There are ways to escape,” read the words above cartoonist Mazur’s sepia\u002Dtone illustration of a New York Public Library bookmobile. “Places where the new kid is always welcome.” A youthful dreamer, Eisner soaked up classic adventure stories set in far\u002Doff lands. “And then there’s the kind of literature they don’t have at the library,” writes comics historian Weiner. “You want this old pulp book? I’m done with it,” says a neighbor in the Bronx, handing the boy a copy of Black Mask magazine, a man on the cover menacingly pointing a gun. Young Will was dazzled by the action. In little time, he fell in love with drawing, taking after his father, Sam, a set painter who worked at, among other venues, the Yiddish Art Theatre in Manhattan. Thus began a fascination with cartooning that ultimately made Eisner a legend in the field—the comic industry’s annual Eisner Awards are named in his honor. Not that Eisner didn’t struggle to achieve success. Early on, his mother, Fannie, wasn’t thrilled that there would be two struggling artists under one roof. “Can you buy groceries with art?” she asks. Eventually, the answer, for Eisner, was yes. He got a job at the New York American newspaper, published his first professional work in 1936, opened a studio with Jerry Iger, and achieved great popularity with his masked detective hero the Spirit, whose dark style was inspired by German cinema. Comics aficionados also remember Eisner for Joe Dope, a character he created for the Army during World War II. The “bumbling private,” Weiner writes, taught soldiers proper procedure “by doing everything wrong.” There was little, it seems, that Eisner did wrong in his storied life, and fans of his—old and new—are all the richer for his captivating work."
This graphic biography offers young readers a vibrant introduction to the pioneering creator who transformed comic books into a respected art form. Through dynamic illustrations and accessible storyt...
WILL THERE EVER BE ANOTHER YOU
Genre
This poignant exploration of identity and legacy invites young readers to ponder their unique place in the world through lyrical prose and thoughtful questions. The narrative gently guides adolescent...
Wings of Fire
Tui T. Sutherland
The graphic novel adaptations of the #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series continue to set the world on fire! One will have the power of wings of fire . . . Sunny has always taken the Dragonet Prophecy very seriously. If Pyrrhia’s dragons need her, Clay, Tsunami, Glory, and Starflight t
Wings of Fire
Tui T. Sutherland
The New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to new heights in this first-ever graphic novel adaptation! Not every dragonet wants a destiny . . . Clay has grown up under the mountain, chosen along with four other dragonets to fulfill a mysterious prophecy and end the war between the dra
Wings of Fire 2: The Lost Heir
Tui T. Sutherland
The Wings of Fire saga continues with a thrilling underwater adventure. Stolen as an egg from the royal hatchery, Tsunami is going home at last. She is eager to reunite with her mother, Queen Coral. But her return doesn't go the way she imagined. An assassin has been killing off the queen's heirs fo
Wings of Fire Collection
Tui T. Sutherland
A thrilling new series soars above the competition and redefines middle-grade fantasy fiction for a new generation! The seven dragon tribes have been at war for generations, locked in an endless battle over an ancient, lost treasure. A secret movement called the Talons of Peace is determined to brin
Wings of Fire Legends: Dragonslayer
Tui Sutherland
This special edition of the #1 New York Times best-selling Wings of Fire series soars back in time to give readers a glimpse of Pyrrhia through new eyes. For decades dragons have wondered how three small scavengers managed to kill Queen Oasis. Until now. Travel back to before the War of SandWing Suc
Wings of Fire: A Guide to the Dragon World
Tui T. Sutherland
Dive into the world of Wings of Fire like never before! The #1 New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to even greater heights with an all-new collection of stories and art from readers' favorite dragon world! Tui T. Sutherland and Wings of Fire cove
WINGS OF FIRE: HOPE
Tui T. Sutherland
The #1 New York Times bestselling series continues! A wall can't protect them anymore . . . Snowfall didn't expect to be queen of the IceWings at such a young age, but now that she is, she's going to be the best queen ever. All she has to do is keep her tribe within IceWing territory, where it's saf
Wings of Fire: The Dark Secret: A Graphic Novel (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #4)
Tui T. Sutherland
The #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to new heights in the fourth graphic novel adaptation! In the shadows, trouble is brewing . . .When Starflight is stolen by his own tribe, he hopes to at least discover some of the long-held NightWing secrets -- what magical powers they re
Winter Turning (Wings of Fire #7)
Tui T. Sutherland
The New York Times and USA Today bestselling series soars to even greater heights with a new prophecy and five new dragonets ready to claim their destiny! Daring mission... or deadly mistake?Winter has been a disappointment to his royal IceWing family his whole life. When his sister, Icicle, runs aw
Winter Turning: A Graphic Novel (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #7)
Tui T. Sutherland
The graphic novel adaptations of the #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series continue to set the world on fire! Daring mission... or deadly mistake? Winter has been a disappointment to his royal IceWing family his whole life. When his sister, Icicle, runs away from Jade Mountain Academy,
Wir sind nachher wieder da, wir müssen kurz nach Afrika
Oliver Scherz
This charming adventure story follows two siblings on an unexpected journey to Africa to help an elephant find his way home. Through their magical travels across continents, young readers discover th...
WISH I WAS A BALLER
sports journalist Shah, a ninth grader pursues his passion in the face of familial expectations pushing him toward a medical career, while also navigating the perils of high school social life." />
This energetic picture book captures the universal childhood dream of athletic stardom through rhythmic, basketball-inspired verse that will have young readers bouncing along. The narrative follows a...
WITH STARS IN HER EYES
her family as a child performer on the Christian music circuit, as well as her divorce from a blackmailing manipulator from the same community. The two women start bonding over romance novels and art, with their chemistry strengthening over months of intimacy. But Courtney is hiding her past, which eventually spills out as expected. The novel is conscious of its own genre, and as the two women talk books, they make references to plot elements like the slow burn and the third act breakup, which Burke then dramatizes, not always well. We also get the requisite assortment of best friends and small\u002Dtown quirky characters as well as the villainous ex and some charming episodes, such as a date in a field at night. The adherence to rom\u002Dcom tropes and types could make for easy reading, but a narrative that alternates between Thea and Courtney’s first\u002Dperson points of view, plus Courtney’s many names and personas, can be difficult to follow. "
This powerful coming-of-age novel follows a teenage astronomy prodigy navigating the complex constellations of first love, family expectations, and her own brilliant future. The protagonist's passion...
WITHOUT FEAR
William Lloyd Garrison in 1831, advocating equality for all. Aretha B. McKinley, at the time the only Black female lobbyist on Capitol Hill, organized an “avalanche” of letters in 1960 to prove to skeptical lawmakers that Blacks supported civil rights legislation. And Mary Church Terrell, the daughter of formerly enslaved parents, traveled to Zurich in 1919 for the International Congress of Women. Many of these women merit a book of their own."
This gripping thriller plunges readers into a high-stakes world of espionage and survival, following a resourceful protagonist who must outwit a shadowy organization. The narrative moves at a relentl...
WOLF BELLS
this responsibility. James is nonverbal, requires diapers, and has specific dietary needs, which is to say, he needs a lot of support. Understanding this, the residents of the Island of Misfit Toys that is Caz’s community offer Nola and James safe harbor as best they can. From the first sentence, you know you’re in the hands of a novelist with the ear of a very good poet. More than that, Zumas seamlessly balances the novel’s lyricism with character building, backstory, and forward momentum. Sometimes the bickering among the residents devolves from comic relief into schtick, but other than that, this novel is a delight to read. It stands out as a book that features the interior voices of children, middle\u002Daged women, and an elderly woman with equal verve. Zumas also finds a way to capture the way James experiences the world with creativity and care. The ensemble comes together to great effect."
This supernatural mystery plunges readers into a world where ancient family secrets and the chilling call of the wolf collide, blending coming-of-age drama with pulse-pounding paranormal suspense. Th...
Wolf in the Snow
Matthew Cordell
When a wolf cub and little girl are lost in a snowstorm they must find their way home.
Women Who Broke the Rules: Coretta Scott King
Kathleen Krull
A biography of the life and career of Coretta Scott King and her work for equal rights for African-Americans.
Women Who Broke the Rules: Judy Blume
Kathleen Krull
A new biography series complete with full color illustrations that celebrates amazing women, from acclaimed author Kathleen Krull.
WONDER
R.J. Palacio
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Millions of people have fallen in love with Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face—who shows us that kindness brings us together no matter how far apart we are. Read the book that inspired the Choose Kind movement, a major motion picture, and the cr
Woodland Dance!
Sandra Boynton
With the moose on the cell and the deer on the violin, the woodland dance is about to to begin.
Word Search Book for Kids Ages 8-12
E. L. A. OZTURK
Word Search for Kids Ages 8-12: For Clever Kids ★ LARGE PRINT - An easy-to-read large print 8.5 x 11 inches (21.59 x 27.94 cm). ★ The puzzles are suitable for children aged 8 to 12 and older. ★ Includes extra ♥ FREE BONUS DOWNLOADABLE ♥ ★ ORDER BY THEME - Each word search puzzle is built around a to
Word Search Books for Kids
Word Game
The BEST word search book for kids during quarantine! The Word Search Book for Smart Kids Ages 4-8 includes: Over 65+ word search puzzle activities. Brain-boosting puzzles to sharpen their vocabulary, improve spelling and learn new words! Who do I get this book for? Get it for your kids this game as
Word Search Books for Kids 6-8
Fun Space Club Kids
Word Search Books for Kids 6-8 is Activities Workbooks for 6 7 8 year olds. Have fun with discover easy words a buried treasure of hidden words. Circle a word puzzle books! Your children can show what sharp eyes they have with this huge collection of easy word searches puzzle book for kids. Good wor
Word Search Books for Kids Ages 4-8
Fun Space Club Kids
Word Search Books for Kids Ages 4-8 is Activities Workbooks for 4 5 6 7 8 year olds. Have fun with discover easy words a buried treasure of hidden words. Circle a word puzzle books! Your children can show what sharp eyes they have with this huge collection of easy word searches puzzle book for kids.
Word Search for Kids
Candice Gilmore
This on the go book comes with 50 stunning puzzles which can be enjoyed anywhere, anytime, making it the perfect book for eager learners. This word search for kids is appropriate for kids in the age range of 4 - 8 years. Why are word searches a must and what benefits does it provide to a child? List
Word Search for Kids Ages 6-8
Word Adventure Books
Are you looking for a fun way to boost your child's learning while providing hours of screen-free entertainment? This book of word search puzzles is the perfect choice. Brain games are a proven, engaging, and fun way to learn: Reading speed, word association, vocabulary, spelling, and other subjects
Word Search Puzzle Book for Kids (Large Softcover Puzzle Book for Children)
Sheba Blake
Get your pencils out and keep a pencil sharpener close by! The Word Search Puzzle Book for Kids is the most amazing collection of word searches you'll ever find. Word Searches create a path of logic and imagination! This word search puzzle book supplies imaginative puzzles for younger children to so
World of Eric Carle: My First Sight Words Box
ERIC. CARLE
This sight words box of twelve books is perfect for young fans of Eric Carle! The World of Eric Carle meets sight words in this twelve-book boxed set just right for young, emergent readers. Sight words, or "high-frequency words," are words that appear often in written text. The more easily that youn
World of Reading
Disney Books
"In this book you will read about your favorite Disney characters and their loved ones!"--Back cover
World of Reading: Disney's Spooky Collection 3-in-1 Listen-Along Reader
Disney Books
Read along with Disney! In this book you will read about your favorite Disney characters and their spooky adventures!
World Of Science (Set 6)
Peck Yong Ngoi
The World of Science series engages, educates and entertains children, imparting scientific facts, while nurturing the love of Science through dynamic, full-colour comics. All topics covered are in line with the Singapore primary Science syllabus and the Cambridge primary Science curriculum, and als
Worst Love Spell Ever!
Wanda Coven
A young witch's first crush leads to magical mayhem when Heidi's attempts to catch Hunter's attention go disastrously wrong at Broomsfield Academy. As she navigates new friendships and rivalries with...
WOUND MAN
multiple associations with contemporary writings, characters, and their associated visual culture.” After the creation and popularization of the printing press, Wound Man found further life in the print sphere and was often simply used as an aesthetic illustration “for mass appeal as a pan\u002DEuropean visual phenomenon.” Hartnell’s revelatory research and plethora of macabre illustrations make the book an unexpected treasure: It shines as both a morbid medical history and a curious record of the early years of information graphics."
This chilling medical history book explores the fascinating and gruesome world of medieval and Renaissance surgery through the lens of its most iconic teaching tool. Young adult readers with a taste ...
Wrecking Ball (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #14)
Jeff Kinney
An instant #1 USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and New York Times bestseller! In Wrecking Ball, Book 14 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, an unexpected inheritance gives Greg Heffley’s family a chance to make big changes to their house. But they
Writers' & Artists' Guide to Writing for Children and YA
Linda Strachan
The W&A Guide to Writing for Children and YA provides informed, practical advice from a successful and experienced writer of children's books across all ages. Its coverage includes picture books through middle grade and young adult; fiction and non-fiction; books for reluctant readers and books for
Writing and Publishing Children’s Books
John Davidson
Table of Contents Introduction Important skills required as an author: Hard skills: Soft skills: The advantages of your own children's book: Crucial points you need to take into consideration first, in order to write children's books 1. Find the appropriate book genre: 2. Identify your own target gr
Writing Children's Fiction
Linda Newbery
Full of both inspirational and practical advice, Writing Children's Fiction: A Writers' and Artists' Companion is an essential guide to writing for some of the most difficult and demanding readers of all: children and young people. Part 1 explores the nature, history and challenges of children's lit
Writing, Grades 5 - 8
Barden
Write on! Write with students in grades 5 and up using Writing: Fundamentals for the Middle-School Classroom. This 128-page book helps students learn how to express themselves through writing. It provides open-ended lessons of personal writing, descriptive writing, short stories, poetry, and reports
xhe Hidden Kingdom
Tui T. Sutherland
The WINGS OF FIRE saga continues! Something deadly is stalking the peaceful RainWing kingdom. RainWings have been disappearing from the forest. When the RainWing queen won't do anything to find her missing tribe members, Glory and her friends set off on their own rescue mission - which leads them ri
Year of the Jungle: Memories from the Home Front
Suzanne Collins
NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Suzanne Collins has created a deeply moving autobiographical picture book about a father who must go off to the war in Vietnam -- and the daughter who stays behind.When young Suzy's father leaves for Vietnam, she struggles to understand what this means for her and h
Year Round Preschool Math
Lynne R. Weaver
Weekly activities for use by teachers, daycare workers, and parents to help preschoolers develop and reinforce math skills.
YOU ARE THE DETECTIVE
threatening anonymous letters to 19 Tootley Row, the Mayfair house of “artist and sometimes poet” Ambrose Belvoir, another letter urges a neighboring tailor to summon the police immediately to a murder scene. That’s quite a surprise to Belvoir and his guests, who suddenly realize that one of their number, American novelist Roy Peterson, hasn’t just dropped off to sleep\u003B he’s been stabbed to death by an icepick. But every one of the remaining guests—actress Vita Simpson, naturalist Lord Alfred Chomley, race car driver Felix Darlington, telephone operator Mabel Hickney, and cook Cloris Adder—swears that they didn’t approach the famously antisocial Peterson and that they didn’t see anyone else approach him, either. If no one laid a hand on him, how did he meet his end, and why? The novelty here is that instead of unfolding their whodunit in straightforward prose, the authors present a scrapbook of floor plans, black\u002Dand\u002Dred drawings of the crime scene and the suspects, newspaper clippings, transcripts of interviews with DCI Harold Jensen, and a climactic confession that makes the impossible murder look so easy that readers who haven’t figured it out already are likely to feel cheated. The forgettable characters are little more than cartoon types, but that’s entirely appropriate to their mode of presentation. A more serious criticism is that all those pictures contain remarkably few clues."
This interactive mystery book plunges young readers directly into the action, casting them as the primary investigator tasked with solving a series of cleverly constructed cases. Each puzzling scenar...
YOUR NAME HERE
Helen DeWitt? I was talking to Johnny Depp and he loves it, he’d love to work with you, what are you waiting for?”), and on DeWitt and Gridneff’s attempts via email to wrestle down whatever the hell their collaboration is supposed to yield. Call it high\u002Dpomo hijinks, where the story gives way to layered language, graphics, and meta\u002Dreferences (“And then there’s the engagement of the characters with Arabic, something that would have been unthinkable fifty, even ten years ago”)\u003B though, as if in a nod to traditional form, there is a surprise plot twist that relieves Rachel of her preoccupations. To call the book experimental is to understate, however, as Gridneff brightly notes late in the text, only if one isn’t up on “those 18th\u002Dcentury prepostmodernist time travellers Sterne and Diderot.”"
This interactive guide offers young readers a creative toolkit for exploring identity and self-expression through the simple yet profound act of naming. The book cleverly uses the concept of a name a...
YVES SAINT LAURENT AND PHOTOGRAPHY
art historians, curatorial specialists, and museum staff testify to Saint Laurent’s intimate relationship with photography. “My greatest asset,” he once remarked, “has been the eye I have for the time I live in and for the art of my time.” As Christoph Wiesner, director of the Arles Photography Festival, observes, for Saint Laurent, “working with photographers was a means of exploring his own limits, of giving his clothes another life beyond the purely material one.” Saint Laurent had been assistant to Christian Dior at the time of Dior’s sudden death in 1957\u003B immediately, he was thrust into the public eye, with critics and fashion doyennes alike anticipating his creations. From his first show, in 1961, his evolution as a designer was documented by photographers who included some of the most famous names in the field: Irving Penn, Helmut Newton, Richard Avedon, William Klein, Lord Snowdon, Horst P. Horst, Inge Morath, Cecil Beaton, and Annie Liebovitz, all represented here. His models, too, were renowned: Audrey Hepburn, Twiggy Lawson, Jean Shrimpton, Paloma Picasso, Catherine Deneuve, among many others. He was much photographed himself, with portraits revealing a well\u002Dcurated “cool masculinity” as well as changes in dress, hair style, and affect—most notably in 1971, for the launch of his men’s fragrance, when he posed nude, his long hair tousled, wearing nothing but his signature black glasses."
This visually stunning exploration of Yves Saint Laurent's relationship with photography offers young fashion enthusiasts an intimate look at how the legendary designer collaborated with photographer...
ZACHARY
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This powerful historical novel plunges readers into the harrowing experience of a young boy named Zachary whose world is irrevocably changed by the global conflict of World War II. The narrative vivi...
Zoo's who
Douglas Florian
A collection of poems of zoologiacla delights, from lazy lizards to regal eagles.