In this subtle presentation of how “walls” separate all of us, even the “good guys”, acclaimed author Jon Agee offers a simple but multi-layered perspective of fear and separation. Clever illustration
This authentic, loving celebration of gratitude & community -- written by a citizen of the Cherokee nation -- follows celebrations and experiences through the seasons of a year underscoring the tradi
In this subtle presentation of how “walls” separate all of us, even the “good guys”, acclaimed author Jon Agee offers a simple but multi-layered perspective of fear and separation. Clever illustration
Mia is not sure what to think when her Abuela comes to live with her family in the city. They share a bedroom but speak different languages and Abuela is sad about leaving her sunny house with wild pa
Throughout her lifetime Harriet Tubman was known by many names -- as General Tubman she was a Union spy, as Moses she led hundreds to freedom on the Underground Railroad and as Minty she was a spirite
Mia is not sure what to think when her Abuela comes to live with her family in the city. They share a bedroom but speak different languages and Abuela is sad about leaving her sunny house with wild pa
Little sister Annie and big, big brother Simon have a special bond. Whether they are paddling around the lake in a canoe, watching a meteor shower, or playing with their dog Hazel, the patient brother
This companion to I’M NEW HERE features the perspectives of three students in the classroom as they welcome the three newcomers who are trying to adjust to a new school and country. An honest and hear
Throughout her lifetime Harriet Tubman was known by many names -- as General Tubman she was a Union spy, as Moses she led hundreds to freedom on the Underground Railroad and as Minty she was a spirite
Intrepid Little Pig, from LITTLE PIG JOINS THE BAND, is back in a new adventure where once again he’s too small to join his older brothers and sisters – this time at sailing camp. Brother Tiny gives
This third book in the Food Hero series features Chef Roy Choi, a “street cook” in Los Angeles whose “best good time” as a kid was family together, making food. Though he became an acclaimed chef, Ro
Introduces robots and the science behind these amazing machines, including a historic timeline of robot development, common jobs robots perform in the workplace and at home, and robots of the future.
In the Pacific Ocean, a humpback whale finds herself tangled in a net abandoned by fishermen, and when a convoy of divers arrives to help the struggling humpback, a moving encounter bridges the human
The 28 days of Black History Month are commemorated with descriptions of the men, women and events that have been vital in defining our understanding of African-American history. From Crispus Attucks
Lyrical free verse by a best-selling author and Ambassador for Young People's Literature and art by a Coretta Scott King Honor recipient, the award-winning father-son creators of Harlem explore the di
Presents an introduction to jazz music and nine well-known jazz musicians, set to the rhythm of the traditional song, "This Old Man," and includes brief facts about each musician.
When Little Pig tries to join his Grandpa, brothers, and sisters in a marching band he discovers that, although he is too small for any of the available instruments, he can still play an important rol
Presents a tribute to the efforts of dedicated volunteers who helped save the American bald eagle from extinction, including the story of a young boy who helped hatch an eaglet.
An introduction to more than two dozen of history's most notorious women invites readers to draw their own conclusions while sharing the stories of such figures as Tituba, Lizzie Borden and Cleopatra,
Follows Will Allen's work to revolutionize the way kids think about food and where it comes from, by developing urban farms and establishing farmer's markets, in order to feed the world.
With an overview of the various types of owls living on most of the continents of the world, a picture book highlights the twenty-one most popular types living in North America with an in-depth review
Betty Bunny's mother takes her and her siblings to a toy store where each is allowed to pick out one item, but Betty refuses to choose just one and throws a tantrum when she learns that the alternativ
Discusses several plants and animals that live on the prairie in Badlands National Park, including the pronghorns, meadowlarks, rattlesnakes, and prairie dogs.
Rhyming text and illustrations introduces animals with a cumulative amount of young--from one alligator to ten crayfish--that live in the Okefenokee Swamp.
Rhyming text and illustrations introduces animals with a cumulative amount of young--from one alligator to ten crayfish--that live in the Okefenokee Swamp.
A cumulative tale of a farm maiden who, aided by a group of animals, prepares "Arroz con Leche," or rice pudding. Includes recipe and glossary of the Spanish words that are woven throughout the text.
The creators of Punctuation Takes a Vacation and Nouns and Verbs Have a Field Day have created another memorably wacky language arts picture book, this time about suffixes, that recounts the story of
The creators of Punctuation Takes a Vacation and Nouns and Verbs Have a Field Day have created another memorably wacky language arts picture book, this time about suffixes, that recounts the story of
It's Field Day in Mr. Wright's class and not just for the students. Nouns and verbs are inventing their own games in this companion to Punctuation Takes a Vacation.
In these pre-level one books, the big, drooly dog from the best-selling Henry and Mudge series is a puppy, and his adventures with his beloved friend Henry are playful and simple perfect for just-begi
