Presents twelve color reproductions of landscape paintings by such artists as Vincent Van Gogh, M.C. Escher, and Georgia O'Keeffe, with questions to stimulate discussion and background information on
A unique blend of traditional folklore and contemporary customs brings the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival to life.Two sisters and their grandmother celebrate a popular Chinese holiday with family. Their
For beginners and green-thumbed foodies, this unusually all-inclusive garden-to-kitchen cookbook is part lesson in gardening and part collection of healthy, delicious, kid-friendly recipes.With vibran
A debut novel that sensitively and memorably depicts a teen runner's relationship with his autistic older brother.Like most siblings, Leo and Caleb have a complicated relationship. But Caleb's violent
Visual fluency for the digital native In a world of fast-moving news, unwavering digital exposure, and informational memes, kids (and adults) are bombarded with infographics. Presenting informati
Presented as a school play, a story of the American Revolution traces the challenges, conflicts, and compromises that shaped the United States Constitution and brought unity to the states.
Presented as a school play, a story of the American Revolution traces the challenges, conflicts, and compromises that shaped the United States Constitution and brought unity to the states.
Presents twelve examples of Asian art with each piece followed by discussion questions, information about the author, and details about artistic elements including themes, symbolism, and method of com
Engaging text and vivid illustrations follow a female platypus through her life, while sidebars offer in-depth information about this unique monotreme and her environment. Jr Lib Guild. Simultaneous.
Describes the amazing variety of plants and animals living in a tropical rain forest, and looks at each layer of the ecosystem from the treetops to the forest floor
Describes the amazing variety of plants and animals living in a tropical rain forest, and looks at each layer of the ecosystem from the treetops to the forest floor
Twelve Native American kids present historical and contemporary laws, policies, struggles, and victories in Native life, each with a powerful refrain: We are still here!Too often, Native American hist
Talking math with your child is simple and even entertaining with this better approach to shapes!Written by a celebrated math educator, this innovative inquiry encourages critical thinking and sparks
Talking math with your child is simple and even entertaining with this better approach to shapes!Written by a celebrated math educator, this innovative inquiry encourages critical thinking and sparks
Tackling issues of suicide, depression, divorce, and step-parenting with warmth, sensitivity, and even humor, Someone Else's Shoes chronicles a road trip across the Northeast that unites three young p
Caldecott Honor recipient Steve Jenkins shines as the author of this amusing and thorough introduction to animal homes.Turtles, birds, fish, beavers, and kangaroos are just like people--they need home
Features simplified versions of dishes made by top chefs in their restaurants, with color photographs, recipes, wine pairing suggestions, and notes that reveal the differences between the new and orig
Describes how climate change has affected ecosystems around the world and how animals within these ecosystems have adapted, offering young readers an informative and thought-provoking look at how anim
With topics sure to stimulate creative thinking and artistic prowess, these fun ocean crafts will motivate little ones to venture outside for inspiration. Perfect for your preK explorers and your elem
With topics sure to stimulate creative thinking and artistic prowess, these fun nature crafts will motivate little ones to venture outside for inspiration. Perfect for your young explorers and your el
A samurai fights for honor and survival in a real-life Game of Thrones.Stirring narrative nonfiction recounts the rise of Minamoto Yoshitsune from seemingly doomed infant to immortal warrior-hero (and
Tongues in all shapes, sizes and textures!This bright, colorful book explores the wild and wonderful variety of tongues in the world’s animals. Discover long tongues, sticky tongues, trick tongues, tu
A merry and bright option for baby’s first Christmas introduces colors with seasonal favorites such as elves and the Christmas tree. Little fingers will have endless fun in this Christmas wonderland.
The saber-toothed cat was a fearsome prehistoric predator. Written for beginning readers, clear and succinct text explains how we think saber-toothed cats lived, hunted, and became extinct. Back matte
The saber-toothed cat was a fearsome prehistoric predator. Written for beginning readers, clear and succinct text explains how we think saber-toothed cats lived, hunted, and became extinct. Back matte
Ajay wants to be strong, so that he can run fast with his friends. See how eating healthy foods and getting lots of exercise helps Ajay feel great--and run fast!
Full-color photographs illustrate the sleeping habits of more than 20 different animals, including koalas and leopards that sleep in trees, tortoises that prefer warm sandy beaches and bats that pull
Introduces the big bang theory, describing how the universe began and how elementary particles combined to form our solar system and eventually Earth's simplest organisms, which in turn evolved to bec
Prince Peter uses division to outwit a witch named Matilda and Rumpelstiltskin who are threatening to destroy the entire kingdom. Includes math notes about dividing by whole numbers and by fractions.
Explores the versatility of bird, insect, and mammal wings, revealing how these appendages help them to survive, and reveals the delicate beauty of each wing type through cut-paper illustrations. Simu
Readers can learn historical, natural science, and cultural information about the Aloha State by following Patrick and his father as they kayak around the Big Island, drive to Haleakala Crater, visit
Willie longs to express his musical talent with instruments created by his African ancestors--such as guedras, ecasas, atumpan, and dundun drums--and he gets his opportunity at the Kwanzaa festival
Thirteen flies become tasty snacks in this clever reverse counting book about predators and prey.Science meets subtraction in this fresh and funny STEM picture book. A swarm of thirteen flies buzzes a
A heartfelt story of changing perspectives, set in the Midwest. Ten Beautiful Things gently explores loss, a new home, and finding beauty wherever you are.Lily and her grandmother search for ten beaut
Caldecott Honor winner Grace Lin celebrates math for every kid, everywhere!Manny and his friends Olivia and Mei blow bubbles in this playful introduction to geometry. Manny’s wand is a circle. Olivia’
With nods to Tim Burton, Edward Gorey, and Neil Gaiman, this humorous picture book about a Victorian boy obsessed with monsters presents a dark and appealing world, created by debut author/illustrator
With his signature humor and amazing facts, best-selling author Jerry Pallotta offers a decapod for every letter of the alphabet.Meet dozens of crustaceans--and a few bonus animals--with engaging text
A celebration of the words, phrases, and idioms that Shakespeare invented and the contributions he made to the modern-day English lexicon.The Bard of Avon is responsible for such familiar phrases as "
In this nonfiction joyride, Bertha Benz and her sons secretly drive across Germany in the world's first Benz automobile. It's 1888 and Bertha Benz's husband, Karl, has invented the prototype Benz Moto
This comprehensive look at the world’s eight bear species focuses first on common physical traits and behaviors before profiling each bear. Discover the habits and habitats of the polar bear, brown be
