Volcano Cowboy is a biography of Athanasius Kircher, a 17th-century German Jesuit and scientist. He was one of the modern world’s first scientific celebrities—the Einstein or Stephen Hawking of his ti
Rewilding is an important environmental movement to restore habitats to their natural state in order to support native species and make room for animals to move freely. In this comprehensive look at r
What a Waste! answers the question: when we throw something away, where is ?away”? Ever since cave people cracked open seafood shells for dinner, humans have produced garbage, and we’ve had to figure
Gonewithout a trace.No one loves a mystery more than Elizabeth MacLeod, author of the award-winning Bones Never Lie and Royal Murder. In her newest book, she presents six compelling stories about some
Gonewithout a trace.No one loves a mystery more than Elizabeth MacLeod, author of the award-winning Bones Never Lie and Royal Murder. In her newest book, she presents six compelling stories about some
Let's go pebbling! A child's imagination can find something magical in just about anything -- even an ordinary pebble. In this colorful board book, a little boy uses red and black pebbles to make
Slosh from the big one into the small. Whooshing and slooshing--your own waterfall. When young children observe the natural world, what do they see? Very often, it's an inspiration for creative pla
Now available as a board book. The hilarious story of Thomas' refusal to wear his new snowsuit -- despite pleas from his mother, his teacher and even his principal -- has been making readers laugh
"A wonderful collection that kids and teachers are sure to enjoy." -- Robert Munsch What's even better than reading a Robert Munsch story out loud? Acting in one! In this second collection of p
What if kids kept blogs during pivotal moments in world history? The Internet offers modern kids amazing ways to express themselves and learn about the world. Imagine if the same technology had been
What if kids kept blogs during pivotal moments in world history? The Internet offers modern kids amazing ways to express themselves and learn about the world. Imagine if the same technology had been
What if kids kept blogs during pivotal moments in world history? The Internet offers modern kids amazing ways to express themselves and learn about the world. Imagine if the same technology had been
Different cultures. Best friends. Ever since Mei Jing came to Monifa's school they've been best friends. They're both artistic and like to create wild designs together. They love to play at each ot
Beware the Whisperers. Cousins Jack and Rose have been sent to live on their grandmother's farm for the summer. Although he's never ventured beyond the dusty fields, Jack likes to terrify Rose with
Beware the Whisperers. Cousins Jack and Rose have been sent to live on their grandmother's farm for the summer. Although he's never ventured beyond the dusty fields, Jack likes to terrify Rose with
A stirring story about the infectious pleasures of play. Matt is miserable. The subdivision where he now lives is surrounded by nothing but muddy fields of rocks and sticks. But when Matt ventures
A stirring story about the infectious pleasures of play. Matt is miserable. The subdivision where he now lives is surrounded by nothing but muddy fields of rocks and sticks. But when Matt ventures
By offering a dramatic episode from their childhoods, a profile of five junior royals reveals the often startling realities of the life and times of these child rulers, including Mary Queen of Scots,
Three magical tales from a legendary storyteller. Enter the richly magical world of Tales from the Isle of Spice and visit a bottomless lake where an enchanted princess lives. Try your luck against
Provides a glimpse of what it involves to be a mermaid, including what they look like, what they do during the day, how they communicate, and what life under the sea is like.
Provides a glimpse of what it involves to be a mermaid, including what they look like, what they do during the day, how they communicate, and what life under the sea is like.
With everyone living together in one small home, the fights between the farmer, his wife, their children, and the grandparents are an everyday routine, but when the clever fishmonger gives them some s
From Roman aqueducts to the catacombs of Paris, this tale examines the different types of tunnels that have been created and the diverse purposes that have served throughout the world, complete with i
A guide to 250 timeless movies that teenagers will love. Five broad categories are covered and each entry includes a brief synopsis, the author's opinion, memorable lines, what the movie is trying to
Julia makes friends with her new neighbor, a boy named David, who seems very nice, even if his father is a giant, and discovers the advantages of having a giant for a father
A little girl uses imagination and inventiveness to spread friendship through her community. But will she find a friend of her own?Whether it's a supersonic sandwich maker or a twelve-tailed dragon, S
Engrossing true stories of the pioneers of epidemiology who risked their lives to find the source of deadly diseases―now revised to include updated information and a new chapter on Covid-19.More peopl
Engrossing true stories of the pioneers of epidemiology who risked their lives to find the source of deadly diseases―now revised to include updated information and a new chapter on Covid-19.More peopl
Creatures sprint, slither, and soar in this STEM-driven dive into the extraordinary, everyday ways animals move!A squid jets through the ocean like a rocket. A cheetah races after a zig-zagging gazell
Creatures sprint, slither, and soar in this STEM-driven dive into the extraordinary, everyday ways animals move!A squid jets through the ocean like a rocket. A cheetah races after a zig-zagging gazell
Teenager Josh Williams has a lot on his plate: a football injury, a complicated relationship with his brother Jamie, who is a member of the Annihilators motorcycle gang, and a budding romance with Bre
Teenager Josh Williams has a lot on his plate: a football injury, a complicated relationship with his brother Jamie, who is a member of the Annihilators motorcycle gang, and a budding romance with Bre
November 1940. A circus parade walks through the streets of Warsaw, waving a flag and singing. They are 160 Jewish children, forced by the Nazis to leave their beloved orphanage. It's a sad occasion,
Two brothers face cruelty, hardship, and hope, on the ultimate journey in search of freedom. Eleven-year-old Tenzin hasn't seen his older brother, Pasang, in five years, so he is thrilled when Pas
Two brothers face cruelty, hardship, and hope, on the ultimate journey in search of freedom. Eleven-year-old Tenzin hasn't seen his older brother, Pasang, in five years, so he is thrilled when Pas
The unforgettable novel about one child soldier's struggle with friendship, courage, and resilience. Jacob is a 14-year-old Ugandan who is sent away to a boys' school. Once there, he assures his f
The unforgettable novel about one child soldier's struggle with friendship, courage, and resilience. Jacob is a 14-year-old Ugandan who is sent away to a boys' school. Once there, he assures his f
A mesmerizing blend of vampire thriller and coming-of-age story -- now available as a graphic novel. Newcomers to the Otter Lake native reserve don't go unnoticed for long. So it's no surprise that
A mesmerizing blend of vampire thriller and coming-of-age story -- now available as a graphic novel. Newcomers to the Otter Lake native reserve don't go unnoticed for long. So it's no surprise that
A strong-willed 16-year-old girl fights for survival in 18th-century North America. Francoise Laurent has never had an easy life. The only surviving child of a destitute washerwoman and wayward s
