Buckle up for true stories of the chiefs, strongmen, and outlaws who kept the peace. Where did the concept of policing originate? Who fought crime in ancient civilizations like those of Greece and
Buckle up for true stories of the chiefs, strongmen, and outlaws who kept the peace. Where did the concept of policing originate? Who fought crime in ancient civilizations like those of Greece and
From monarchs murdered at the hands of their subjects to kings killed on the battlefield, the stories of ten royals are told through the blending of dramatic storytelling and historical fact and enhan
From monarchs murdered at the hands of their subjects to kings killed on the battlefield, the stories of ten royals are told through the blending of dramatic storytelling and historical fact and enhan
Jason's dad tends to walk in his sleep and ends up in the most unlikely places. On one especially cold night it falls to Jason to find his father and keep him safe.
The bands that rocked the 60s and 70s still resonate today. The pioneers of 60s rock spoke for an entire generation of young people. Their music and personas reflected the conflicting moods, politi
The bands that rocked the 60s and 70s still resonate today. The pioneers of 60s rock spoke for an entire generation of young people. Their music and personas reflected the conflicting moods, politic
The It's True! series of nonfiction feature breezy writing and quirky cartoons designed to capture and hold the interest of preteens. There Are Bugs in Your Bed looks at insects, including those that
The It's True! series of nonfiction feature breezy writing and quirky cartoons designed to capture and hold the interest of preteens. We Came from Slime looks at prehistoric animals from plant-like g
A young boy lives a fairy tale when he tries to conquer fierce dragons--his dog and cat--and avoid capture while trying to get the treasure--a table full of sweet treats.
Complete with step-by-step tips to becoming a princess, regal recipes for royal occasions, and other activities worthy of their highnesses, this guide will provide readers with all the rules and "how
Ten fast paced tunnel stories from around the world tell true accounts of human drama beneath the ground. The stories range from ancient Egyptian tombs and mining disasters, to people smuggling and P
Ten fast paced tunnel stories from around the world tell true accounts of human drama beneath the ground. The stories range from ancient Egyptian tombs and mining disasters, to people smuggling and P
Kathy Kacer’s second book in her middle grade series about heroic rescues during WWII tells the tale of siblings Helen and Henry, and history’s most famous mime. Desperate to save them from the Nazis,
Kathy Kacer’s second book in her middle grade series about heroic rescues during WWII tells the tale of siblings Helen and Henry, and history’s most famous mime. Desperate to save them from the Nazis,
Life in the high Arctic is beautifully captured in this classic picture book by award-winning Inuit author Michael Kusugak. The year is 1955 and Arvaarluk and his friends watch as Rocky Parsons lands
From the creators of Animachines, a playful way for kids to learn actions, animals, and opposites. Opposites are everywhere in our world. A day at the park will reveal busy kids and active animals
An overview of the history and philosophy of the martial arts intended for eight year olds and up. Fully illustrated in color, it covers the origins, evolution, use of weapons, martial arts today, in
In this Spanish-language board book, Michael and Sheila are exploring a fire truck in the station when, suddenly, the alarm sounds and they are transported to a conflagration, where they get so sooty
Newcomer Salma and friends cook up a heartwarming dish to cheer up Mama.All Salma wants is to make her mama smile again. Between English classes, job interviews, and missing Papa back in Syria, Mama a
Get ready to jump rope with jaguars and sip lemonade with llamas. Introducing a delightful animal-themed ABC book that will have toddlers and parents grinning from A to Z. In addition to helping with
Mortimer will not be quiet and go to sleep. Not for his mother, or his father, or his seventeen sisters and brothers, not even for the police. A newly designed Classic Munsch picture book introduces
A fiesta of feline facts for cat lovers everywhere!It’s amazing but true: there are approximately 600 million pet cats around the world! And why not? Not only are they playful, cuddly, and smart, they
A fiesta of feline facts for cat lovers everywhere!It’s amazing but true: there are approximately 600 million pet cats around the world! And why not? Not only are they playful, cuddly, and smart, they
From the earliest age, children respond to stimuli that prepare them to enjoy books and reading. This guide illustrates how parents and caregivers can foster a love of reading from the time a baby is
Don’t Move! and it’s companion book Hurry Up! are ideal board books for very young children. With only one word per page, simple, bold illustrations, and a surprise ending in both, these books can be
A powerful modern fable about friendship, faith, and the nature of beauty. Best friends Aglo and Petal live on a small island in the Caribbean called the Isle of Spice (based on Grenada). When Pet
Jenny dealt with the stress by forgiving her mom -- over and over and over again. This collection of ten true stories is based on interviews with people who, in their youth, lived with an addicted
How a humble work pant got on everyone's backside and took over the world. In The Lowdown on Denim, narrators JD and Shred take readers on a trip through the history of jeans, demonstrating that,
A powerful novel of enduring friendship set amid the terror and chaos of present-day Afghanistan. Best friends Tamanna and Yasmine cannot believe their good fortune when a school is set up in their A
An overnight outing is first-rate fun with this grandparent Sprout loves his grandma. He also likes trucks, trains and seeing new places. But when Grandma invites him and big sister Clara on a car
Mimus is as luminous and entertaining as Cornelia Funke's Thief Lord or Inkheart, yet Lilli Thal has created a dramatic and spellbinding universe all her own. The dark Middle Ages jump to life in blaz
Ten gripping stories of the most disastrous blazes. Fire is a powerful force, something that fills us with awe and fear. Full of drama and desperation, the ten stories in Fires! look at some of
Thirty new original poems from the author of Dirty Dog Boogie and Nothing Beats a Pizza. With her usual wit and irreverence Loris Lesynski presents jazzy, fun poems whose beat demands that they be re
When toddler Robbie mysteriously falls ill and dies, and then the same thing happens to Horace, swiftly followed by Mrs. Pratchett coming home with a new baby each time, Sarah--the eldest of the Pratc
Andrew's mother and father always ask very clearly if Andrew needs to go pee, and his answer is always, "No, no, no, no." Unfortunately, that answer never seems to last long! "This is an attractive
A true travel adventure story for children 8 and up by two kayakers who explored the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. The book is illustrated with color photos and maps throughout, with si
Curious kids ask the best questions!What keeps the stars from falling from the sky? Why do metal boats float? And more importantly, why don’t cars run on apple juice?! All these questions and more are
Curious kids ask the best questions!What keeps the stars from falling from the sky? Why do metal boats float? And more importantly, why don’t cars run on apple juice?! All these questions and more are
Our cellphones, our clothes, our food: All are everyday things we consider essential, but we seldom think of what and who is involved in making them and getting them into our hands. In Follow Your Stu
