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These days, parents barely remember to take the time to record the whimsical and wonderful things their children say. Get to Know Your Kid allows parents to capture the innocence, the wisdom, and the

The only picture book available about the father of genetics and his pea plants!How do mothers and fathers-whether they are apple trees, sheep, or humans-pass down traits to their children? This question fascinated Gregor Mendel throughout his life. Regarded as the world's first geneticist, Mendel overcame poverty and obscurity to discover one of the fundamental aspects of genetic science: animals, plants, and people all inherit and pass down traits through the same process, following the same rules. Living the slow-paced, contemplative life of a friar, Gregor Mendel was able to conceive and put into practice his great experiment: growing multiple generations of peas. From observing yellow peas, green peas, smooth peas, and wrinkled peas, Mendel crafted his theory of heredity-years before scientists had any notion of genes. Children will be inspired by Gregor's neverending search for knowledge, and his famous experiments are easy to understand as an introduction to genetics. The only p

Exploding with color, Swag is an introduction into the world of concert poster art from the past decade, and a look at the cutting-edge music for which it was created. Sandwiched between the glitz of

Back by popular demand, this daily desk calendar celebrates the stories and birthdays of the characters from the world ofAnimal Crossingâ„¢,the beloved Nintendo® video game series.Every day is a day to celebrate your friends and neighbors from the world ofAnimal Crossingâ„¢! With this day-to-day calendar near, you’ll have a daily reminder of some of your favorite characters, including entrepreneur Tom Nook,bug-phobic museum curator Blathers, his stargazing sister Celeste,the hardworking Able sisters, and many more. And with a different neighbor’s birthday featured each day, you’ll never forget an occasion!Features include:Page size: 5.25" x 4.375"Chipboard easel backer for desk or tabletop displayPrinted on FSC® certified paper with soy-based inkPlastic-free packagingFull color tear-off pagesBack of pages are blank for notes or shopping listsDay/Date reference on each pageSeparate weekend pagesOfficial major world holidays and observancesBirthdays for over 400 charactersReissued for

"Mind-expanding and hilarious! I got smarter reading this!" --Jeff Kinney, author of the international bestselling series Diary of a Wimpy Kid Science meets Diary of a Wimpy Kid in this original illustrated middle-grade fiction series that blends science with narrative from bestselling author-artist Jorge Cham, the Emmy Award-nominated creator of PBS's Elinor Wonders Why Oliver needs a new computer because nobody wants to play with him as every move and save takes way too long. To raise money, he has the brilliant idea to write another book and sell it at school. So, he picks a topic he thinks lots of kids will like--animals. But when he starts to think about it, he wonders where do animals come from, and that leads him to wonder where life comes from and how animals evolve. Subjects range from the origins of life (primordial soup and life in early Earth--mostly scum/bacteria) to small organisms and fish to dinosaurs, of course! Mass extinctions. Cats, dogs, horses and chickens. And oh

In Hot Mess, book 19 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley is in for a particularly awkward summer with his whole family.When the Heffleys agree to spend summer break with both Mom’s and Dad’s relatives at the same time, they have to figure out how to be in two places at once. With Greg caught in the middle, can the Heffleys pull off the ultimate scheme? Or will their vacation turn into a hilarious hot mess?This sidesplittingly relatable summer story is the funniest Wimpy Kid book yet!

Now a Disney+ original movie! Greg Heffley is in big trouble for damaging public property. But the crazy thing is, he's innocent. Or at least sort of. The authorities are closing in, but when a surprise blizzard hits, the Heffley family is trapped indoors. Greg knows that when the snow melts he's going to have to face the music, but could any punishment be worse than being stuck inside with your family for the holidays? To celebrate the full-color, 3D animated Disney+ production of Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever, we've created this special edition with an exclusive cover image. So bundle up, grab a cup of hot chocolate, and shut yourself inside with the Heffleys for a holiday story you'll never forget!

In No Brainer, book 18 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, it's up to Greg to save his crumbling school before it's shuttered for good.Up until now, middle school hasn't exactly been a joyride for Greg Heffley. So when the town threatens to close the crumbling building, he's not too broken up about it.But when Greg realizes this means he's going to be sent to a different school than his best friend, Rowley Jefferson, he changes his tune. Can Greg and his classmates save their school before it's shuttered for good? Or is this the start of a whole new chapter for Greg?Collect all the books in the #1 bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (#1) | Rodrick Rules (#2) | The Last Straw (#3) | Dog Days (#4) | The Ugly Truth (#5) | Cabin Fever (#6) | The Third Wheel (#7) | Hard Luck (#8) | The Long Haul (#9) | Old School (#10) | Double Down (#11) | The Getaway (#12) | The Meltdown (#13) | Wrecking Ball (#14) | The Deep E

From the creator of the popular website and Instagram @psimadethis comes a how-to craft and creativity book for parents and kidsErica Domesek is a social media star and the original queen of DIY. P.S. We Made This follows in the footsteps of her first two books, offering creative and colorful at-home projects, but now invites the whole family to join in the fun! It encourages parents (and kids!) to step away from the screens and help their littles learn essential sensory, motor, developmental, and life skills. From self-expression and imaginative play to problem-solving, these projects keep kids entertained, curious, and growing. Each chapter has simple out-of-the-box crafts, recipes, and ideas to engage kids of all ages. This is the perfect book for encouraging your child's development and self-confidence, while also teaching them to have fun along the way.

The extraordinarily told, one-of-a-kind story of legendary author and children’s book icon Ruth KraussBorna babylate at nightthere’s no paradejust crashing rain She listens listenswrites and drawsstitches pagessews a bookShe finds another wayto tell a tale This unique picture book biography provides a mesmerizing look at the life of children’s writer Ruth Krauss (1901–1993), best known for books such as The Carrot Seed, A Hole is to Dig, and A Very Special House. With an imaginative, spontaneous text from Carter Higgins that pays homage to Krauss’s distinctive voice, and Isabelle Arsenault’s exquisite illustrations that evoke a childlike sense of wonder, A Story Is to Share is a tribute to storytelling and creativity of all kinds.

An instant #1 USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and New York Times bestseller! 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 urges him to give sports one more chance, he reluctantly agrees to sign up for basketball.Tryouts are a mess, and Greg is sure he won’t make the cut. But he unexpectedly lands a spot on the worst team.As Greg and his new teammates start the season, their chances of winning even a single game look slim. But in sports, anything can happen. When everything is on the line and the ball is in Greg’s hands, will he rise to the occasion? Or will he blow his big shot?See the Wimpy Kid World in a whole new way with the help of Greg Heffley’s best friend in the instant #1 bestsellers Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Je

Knitting guru Norah Gaughan shows you how to make rectangles, squares, and simple shapes―then fold, twist, and pleat them to create unique, fashionable clothes and accessoriesSimple shapes are ideal f

The official companion book to the feature-length documentary Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street, featuring previously unpublished photographs from the first season of Sesame Street and intervie

Fall in love with food with this family compendium that celebrates the variety and abundance of more than 1,000 delicious things to eat from all over the worldLearn how the Italians revolutionized flo

The third design book from the TV and social media star and author of Habitat and Down to Earth, Feels Like Home explores the emotional connection that a home can have to a person’s lifeA house is a f

In her follow-up cookbook to Salad for President, cook, writer, and artist Julia Sherman shows us how to apply an artist’s touch to our own home gatherings.Artists throw superior parties, and we can l

An officially licensed guide to the exciting historical destinations and ancient battlegrounds of Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed series Meticulously re-created historical sites are a staple of the bestselling Assassin's Creed series--and, in fact, are one of the main draws of Ubisoft's all-time bestselling property. Each new game transports gamers to a different era and locale, beginning with Jerusalem in the time of the Crusades and going on to explore Renaissance-era Italy, colonial America, Paris during the French Revolution, 19th-century London, and ancient Greece and Egypt. Assassin's Creed has provided a means to walk through the past and experience world history in a firsthand, immersive way. In Assassin's Creed: Atlas, previously unpublished maps, diagrams, and drawings illuminate all of the lands of antiquity featured across the series that have defined both real-world history and the games themselves. Throughout, gaming journalist Guillaume Delalande expands on Assassin's Creed's

A guide to crafting knitted gifts, including scarves, sweaters, socks, and mittens, from master knitter and bestselling author Wendy BernardAn exciting book from Wendy Bernard, Knitted Gifts for All S

A family-friendly interior design book from design expert, dad, and funnyman Andrew Howard, perfect for everyone craving lively, easy-to-adopt design ideas that bring a breath of fresh air to home dec

The compelling, groundbreaking guide to creative writing that reveals how the brain responds to storytelling, based on the wildly popular creative writing classStories shape who we are. They drive us

The parables and teachings of Jesus are brought to life in John Hendrix's award-winning illustrations But Jesus was going somewhere. His journey to find those most in need of him began anew each mor

The essential guide to using simple twisted stitches to add interest and beauty to handknitsMaster the simple and addictive art of the twisted stitch. The basics are easy to learn, and the design poss

The fifth book in Susan Verde and Peter H. Reynolds’s #1 bestselling mindfulness seriesOne seed to start a garden, one note to start a melody, one brick to start breaking down walls: Every movement an

Marvel Studios: The First Ten Years is the only book to give fans an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the evolution of the studio from a film production arm of a comic book company to the studio t

Award-winning author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh brings an ancient creation myth to lifeLong ago, the gods of Mesoamerica set out to create humans. They tried many times during each sun, or age. W

A pig is invited to dinner with the queen in this delightfully funny misfit taleBobo is rolling around in the mud when somebody slips a letter under his door. It’s an invitation to have dinner with th

Daniel Kirk introduced kids to writing in his bestselling Library Mouse series―now he tackles STEAM!ScienceTechnologyEngineeringArtMathWhen an apple falls on his head, Newton the squirrel begins to wo

Abrams BooksHow do you stop a rogue president? How do you protect our country from a man who lies, who obstructs justice, and who seeks to cheat with foreign powers to get reelected? Our constitution

A fun and highly practical guide to helping kids achieve remarkable memorization skillsThe Memory Thief wants to steal your memories! Luckily, Nelson, the Memory Champ, is on hand to guide you through

A stirring look at nonviolent activism, from American suffragists to Civil Rights to the Climate Change MovementWe Are Power brings to light the incredible individuals who have used nonviolent activis

Hilarity ensues when a boy’s eyebrows go rogue in this riotous picture book from the bestselling author of How to Train a TrainOne morning, Bernard wakes up to find that his eyebrows have gone rogue.

An elegant collection of Alice Charbin’s whimsical illustrations from her 18-year collaboration with HermèsFor 18 years, illustrator Alice Charbin has been inviting people to escape to the whimsical w

The true story of how a ride on a carousel made a powerful Civil Rights statementA Ride to Remember tells how a community came together—both black and white—to make a change. When Sharon Langley was b

Go behind the scenes in this interactive book to see how favorite vehicles—from the Millennium Falcon to Imperial AT-ATs—were created and used in legendary scenes like the Battles of Endor and HothGo

Go behind the scenes with the March sisters in this in-world guide to Little Women, as adapted and directed by Greta GerwigGreta Gerwig’s 2019 adaption of Little Women is bringing new fans to Louisa M

Isa Chandra Moskowitz is the undisputed queen of vegan home cooking. Her readers turn to her for recipes that work, whether they’re looking for cupcakes that adhere to their diet or comforting T

When Santa gets snowed in at the North Pole, it’s up to three heroes from Quirkville to save the day—but they’re in for an ooey-gooey surprise!Reginald (the zombie), Zarfon (the alien), and Abigail Zi

In this high-energy book, meant to be sung to the tune of the "The Twelve Days of Christmas," a teacher introduces her class to a winter activity every day. What could be more fun than penguins, teddy

An elevated yet accessible follow-up to Lauren Liess’s Habitat, showcasing her signature easy-living lifestyle Down to Earth picks up right where Lauren Liess’s critically acclaimed Habitat left off.

A playful picture book that urges readers to bop, bounce, and shake from the author of FraidyzooThere are so many ways to dance! You can jiggle or wiggle or stomp. You can bop or bounce or go complete