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Offers simple experiments which deal with humidity, colors, and digestion, introduces famous and lesser known women in science, and describes various careers in science

Franklin's day is filled with mishaps and disappointments, but there is another reason Franklin is having a bad day

Camilla Gryski's Cat's Cradle is the complete guide to playing Cat's Cradle with a friend or by yourself. All the basic moves are explained and the easy-to-follow instructions make it simple to play.

Stevie and her partner, Jesse, go to a tree-planting camp for the summer with hopes of finding exciting detective work, only to end up baby-sitting, but when the child's house is ransacked, the myster

When Melinda has an awful day and then fights with her mom and is sent to her room, it takes a batch of freshly baked cookies and a big hug from mom to make things better again. Reprint.

The second book in a graphic novel series about Steve, a pretty incredible horse (just ask him!).Steve makes an intriguing discovery as he is munching leftover party cake in the picnic area. The thingamabob, as he has named it, is oval shaped and smooth. Hmm. It must be an egg! True, no one has ever seen a red egg before … but that must be because they’ve never seen a super rarethingamabob egg before! Now that Steve has identified it, he’d better take care of it until they find its parents. Steve knows a lot about caring for eggs. What could possibly go wrong?Kids love how Steve is always so sure he knows best … until he doesn’t. He’s an irresistible, if misguided, hero whose silly antics keep readers laughing out loud!

A fascinating look --- in maps and stories --- at neighborhoods around the world!This unique illustrated map book explores the neighborhoods of 16 real children from around the world. Each child's story highlights what's important to them in their community, from their homes and schools to the places they play and the sights and sounds they encounter every day. Whether it's a big city, such as Amsterdam or Beijing, or a small community, such as Salt Spring Island in Canada or the village of Komanyana in Zambia, these places are special to the children who live there!This fascinating look at 16 children's neighborhoods around the world broadens readers' understanding of global cultures.This unique illustrated map book explores the neighborhoods of 16 real children from around the world. Author Margriet Ruurs, who met many of these children in her travels, tells the story of each child's neighborhood by highlighting the places that are important to them, such as where they live, go to sc

A kid-friendly introduction to invasive animal species.It might not seem like a big deal when a non-native animal species finds its way to a new environment. But it can be! Especially when these species end up destroying the ecosystem in their new neighborhood! Here are stories of 10 of these invasive species --- from tiny cactus moths to ginormous Burmese pythons --- from how they got to their current homes (it was always humans who brought them!) to the damage they're causing there. Who knew there were so many “aliens” living among us? Kids will want to find out more!A kid-friendly introduction to invasive animal species that explores how they got into new ecosystems and the damage they've caused.It might not seem like a big deal when a non-native animal species finds its way to another environment. But it can be! Invasive species reproduce quickly and often have no natural predators, allowing them to overtake native species, and even destroy the ecosystem of their new home. Here's a

Naughty and nice? Busy and bored? People can be different things --- at the same time!This deceptively simple book uses children's everyday experiences to explore human complexity. Each page features a child embodying two seemingly contradictory characteristics. For example, a boy's bouquet of balloons makes him lucky, but since one has floated away, he's unlucky at the same time. In another, a girl making sure the food she's pouring lands in her cat's bowl is careful, but since her foot has knocked over the bag of food, she's also clumsy. Full of clever observations, it's sure to pique kids' curiosity and make them wonder --- How many different things am I?A one-of-a-kind book that shows how naughty and nice (and other opposite qualities!) can describe the same person - at the same time!This deceptively simple book uses children's everyday experiences to explore the complexities of human nature. Each page features an illustration of a child embodying two seemingly contradictory charac

A little rabbit, who doesn't like waiting, longs for spring.Little Rabbit is hungry, bored and very tired of winter. “When will it be spring?” he asks his parents. When they aren't sure, he turns to his wise grandmother. “Only the trees know,” she says. “Ask them, and they will tell you.” So Little Rabbit does. But the trees don't answer him. He tries shouting, jumping, listening hard. Still nothing. Then, just when he's about to give up, he notices something different in the forest, something that's right underneath his nose ...For every bunny who has a hard time waiting, this is the perfect story to show them how.A frustrated little rabbit longs for spring in this gentle, warmhearted story about waiting.Little Rabbit is hungry, bored and very tired of winter. "When will it be spring?" he asks his parents. All they can tell him is that he must wait and be patient. Except, Little Rabbit doesn't like waiting, or being patient. Instead, he turns to the oldest, wisest rabbit in the forest

A one-of-a-kind story about empathy and friendship.When a robot asks a boy, “Can we be friends?” the boy replies, “I don't think so. You're a tin can.” The robot disagrees. After all, the robot can play music! Do math! Bake a cake! But the robot has no brain, the boy insists, and no heart. So surely it is a tin can. Is there anything the robot can do to change the boy's mind? To prove it's more than a piece of metal?This whimsical story considers what it takes to be like someone else. And, more important, what it takes to be a friend.In this one-of-a-kind story, a robot and a boy consider who - or what - makes a good friend.When a robot asks a boy, "Can we be friends?" the boy replies, "I don't think so. You're a tin can." The robot disagrees. And to prove that it is not a tin can, the robot shows the boy all that it can do: Play music! Do math! Bake a cake! But the robot has no brain, the boy insists, and no heart. So surely it is a tin can. Is there anything the robot can do to chang

A brand-new early reader graphic novel series based on the acclaimed PBS Kids TV show.Elinor the rabbit is curious about everything. She loves to “follow her curiosity,” make observations and test her ideas as she explores nature's mysteries. One day, Elinor's curiosity is piqued when she and her friends Olive (an elephant) and Ari (a bat) are playing hide-and-seek. Though the friends keep choosing perfect hiding spots, the goat twins keep finding them! And quickly! How can they make themselves harder to find? Is the solution hiding in plain sight?Kids will be thrilled to discover how animals use camouflage: it's been right in front of their noses the whole time!In this early reader graphic novel, part of the series based on the acclaimed PBS Kids show, Elinor the ever-inquisitive rabbit seeks to discover: what makes a good hiding spot?Elinor the rabbit is curious about everything. She loves to "follow her curiosity," make observations and test her ideas as she explores nature's myster

What is music? How is it made? And what's changed --- and what hasn't --- about how we listen to it? Here's all the best stuff about the science and history behind our connection to music.Though most

For kids starting to think about their place in the world, here's a unique look at point of view. Being small --- or big --- is not always what we think it is We all know which things are big, and whi

The inspirational and little-known story of a dedicated teacher who coached Hawaiian swimmers all the way to the Olympics, beautifully told in simple rhyme.When the children of workers on a 1930s Maui

Thrilling true stories of female adventurers who never stopped believing in themselves --- and achieved the unimaginable Throughout history, women eager for adventure have long faced obstacles and opp

This amusing and engaging behind-the-scenes look at advertising and its influence will help kids decode the ads that surround them every day and make smart decisions.For children growing up in an adve

Nature lovers and collectors of all kinds will love this high-adventure quest story about two brave and clever girls who head into the forest in search of something extraordinary.Winslow and Rosie hav

An animated conductor and his orchestra of animals let the words move them in this engaging exploration of some beautiful and inspiring musical terms.In this simple introduction to seven musical terms

A Winner of People Magazine's Best Books for Fall 2019.New York Times bestselling authors Barry Lyga and Morgan Baden have teamed up for the first time to create a novel that's gripping, terrifying an

A speedy squirrel and a sleepy sloth try to get the job done in this funny, heartwarming tale of two lovable, but unlikely, friends.Though Sloth and Squirrel are good friends, they have different ways

When a hungry alligator moves to their town, the residents want him out . . . until they get to know him (and learn what he's actually hungry for!). A timely tale about empathy, acceptance and a commu

In this engaging and inspiring biography, a groundbreaking but relatively unknown woman finally gets her due as one of the most influential mathematicians of the twentieth century.Emmy Noether is not

When you're a little bit spoon and little bit fork, where do you go when the table is set? A funny ?multi-cutlery? tale for everyone who has ever wondered about their place in the world.Spork is neith

Part of the popular Exploring Our Community series, here's the perfect child-friendly introduction to mindfulness.Friends Yulee, Nick, Martin and Sally are at Pedro's house for a sleepover. Pedro is m

From the author of the Jasper John Dooley series comes a new lovable character: Isabel! The first title in this early chapter book series tells us why Isabel just has, has, has to get a dog!Isabel and

How many hugs is too many? This girl's had enough! This humorous picture book explores compassion and the importance of setting boundaries.After coughing up a hairball, a girl's cat doesn't feel well.

A poetic and evocative exploration of the natural world at night illustrated in illuminating paper-cut dioramas.This dreamlike picture book asks the question: if you were night, what would you do? If

A squirrel decides to keep everyone in the forest away from a favorite tree (?It's MY tree?), but hasn't thought the plan all the way through!The squirrel loves a particular tree (?It's MY tree?) and

This introduction to the International Day of the Girl and its worldwide significance encourages children to recognize their own potential to make change, providing both a perfect lesson in social jus

An essential overview of the science behind stereotypes: from why our brains form them to how recognizing them can help us be less biased.From the time we're babies, our brains constantly sort and lab

Chester's finally ready to write his own masterpiece --- he just needs to get Mélanie Watt out of the way! A wry take on the creative process and how good stories are constructed.When Chester (the cat

The lovable Life in the Wild trio can't wait to get out on the ice to play hockey. Except, well, they're going to have to!It's wintertime, and the bear, the moose and the beaver can't wait for hockey

A boy's little sister doesn't like the way he improvises when he tells tales, in this funny and bighearted tale about what makes a story good.The stories Gabe ?reads? to his little sister start out so

Inspired by true events, One Hen tells the story of Kojo, a boy from Ghana who turns a small loan into a thriving farm and a livelihood for many.After his father died, Kojo had to quit school to help

Today is Olive's birthday party, and Sophie and her dad have baked cookies. Sophie's dad holds the platter so Sophie can push the elevator button for the tenth floor. But on the way up, the elevator s

In this unique nonfiction picture book, the main character is a bicycle that starts its life like so many bicycles in North America, being owned and ridden by a young boy. The boy, Leo, treasures his

Canadian women have long been trailblazers, creating art, making discoveries and setting records - and often battling incredible odds and discrimination in the process. Here, award-winning children's

Nate's on a mission to Earth from the planet Vega. His goal: eat pizza! Luckily, soon after he crash-lands on Earth he meets Fazel, who helps him create a disguise, learn the ways of Earthlings and, m

"When summer started, I got Grampa's stopwatch," a small child says. "I don't want his stopwatch. I want him." Grampa used to time everything. A race to the end of the street and back: 24 seconds. Eat