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Today, artists are able to create using multiple methods of production―from painting to digital technologies to crowdsourcing―some of which would have been unheard of just a few decades ago. Yet, even

An expert on traumatic stress outlines an approach to healing, explaining how traumatic stress affects brain processes and how to use innovative treatments to reactivate the mind's abilities to trust,

The Future Formula is 21 life principles that cross every aspect of every readers' life. They are intended to challenge, provoke, reinforce, and compel the reader to take some action, any action, to f

In this tale, a boastful coyote wants to be like the crows he sees in the trees. He wants to be able to fly and soar like the beautiful birds. The crows, however, decide to play a trick on the coyote.

Count along with Rooster in this Ready-to-Read edition of a favorite story from Eric Carle.One fine morning, a rooster sets off to see the world. Soon he’s joined by two cats, then three frogs, then f

An introduction to the "-ang" word family invites young fans to cheer Splat on during a noisy and uproarious effort to join his friends' band, an attempt that is challenged by Splat's inability to sin

The eagerly anticipated sequel to BARED TO YOU and 2nd book in the NYT bestselling CROSSFIRE trilogy. THE SENSUAL SAGA OF EVA AND GIDEON CONTINUES in the hotly anticipated follow-up to BARED TO YOU..

What better way for Bear to say thanks, than to have a big dinner with all his friends!Bear has come up with the perfect way to say thanks—a nice big dinner! When Bear decides to throw a feast, his fr

Toot wants to fly like a bird, so he persuades Puddle to join him for skydiving lessons. "You only have to watch, Puddle," he says. They learn to jump as if they were jumping from a plane. They practi

Originating from a genuine need of the secondary school teachers of English in Hong Kong to understand what it means to implement a task-based curriculum in the English classroom, this book aims to su

It's time to get out of the bath but Shirley's not listening. She's floated away to a secret watery land beyond the plughole?to where knights ride white horses, and kings and queens float in moats ar

Angry at being forced to keep her promise to a frog, the princess finally resorts to violent action, with unexpected results.

"An informative and accessible child's-eye view of STEM careers" —Kirkus ReviewsFor any child who loves making art! This I Can Read story, blending narrative with nonfiction, introduces many different kinds of working artists to the young reader.Papa takes me to an art show and I get to meet a painter and a sculptor. Then we go to Papa’s workspace. He’s a hand-lettering artist. He takes me to meet the other artists in the building and I get to see how they work. Maybe I will be an artist when I grow up!Over the course of an exciting day with Papa, our young narrator interacts with a potter, a photographer, an animator, a graphic designer, an illustrator, a cartoon artist, and even a muralist! Art and artists are everywhere. There are loads of ways to make art—and making art doesn’t just have to be a hobby. I Want to Be an Artist is a vibrant addition to the I Can Read series that introduces young readers to important community helpers. Includes a glossary.This Level One I Can Read and

A Maryland Blue Crab Award honoree"An informative and accessible child's-eye view of STEM careers" —Kirkus ReviewsFor any child who loves making art! This I Can Read story, blending narrative with nonfiction, introduces many different kinds of working artists to the young reader.Papa takes me to an art show and I get to meet a painter and a sculptor. Then we go to Papa’s workspace. He’s a hand-lettering artist. He takes me to meet the other artists in the building and I get to see how they work. Maybe I will be an artist when I grow up!Over the course of an exciting day with Papa, our young narrator interacts with a potter, a photographer, an animator, a graphic designer, an illustrator, a cartoon artist, and even a muralist! Art and artists are everywhere. There are loads of ways to make art—and making art doesn’t just have to be a hobby. I Want to Be an Artist is a vibrant addition to the I Can Read series that introduces young readers to important community helpers. Includes a gloss

Dig deep to discover the story of our planet - through its rocks and minerals! Make reading your superpower with DK's beautiful, leveled nonfiction. Use your reading superpowers to learn all about different rocks and minerals - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress. Rocks and Minerals is a beautifully designed reader all about Earth's geology - the different kinds of rocks and minerals, their properties and uses, and how to protect our natural resources. The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about rocks and minerals, from floating pumice to valuable gold and gemstones.

The highly-anticipated sequel to The Proudest Blue; a NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER which explores sisterhood, and kindness, from trailblazer and Olympic medallist Ibtihaj Muhammad.I want a kind world. A world where kindness passes from one to another.When Faizah's teacher asks her class to imagine what kind of world they want to live in Faizah imagines a world where everyone is kind to one another, and tries to create that world in the school playground. But what Faizah wants most is to be like her big sister, Asiya. Will Faizah's classmates repay her kindness and find a way for her to match Asiya in time for school photo day?An important and uplifting story about celebrating each other's differences and similarities.

"MAY ALL THAT YOU WISH TO PROTECT BURN TO ASHES…”Having witnessed the staggering power of the Shadow Monarch, Jinwoo can’t wait to level up and reach those heights, and what better way to do so than to mobilize his army of soldiers against an S-rank dungeon’s worth of giants?Saving a country abandoned by the rest of the world has its benefits—international renown, the expansion of his guild, an invitation to the most prestigious hunter conference in the world—but perhaps the most unexpected bonus is a run-in with another Monarch who brings not-so-welcome tidings. If he’s to be believed, a war is coming that not even Jinwoo is strong enough to stop…

A safe, no-mess, and fun way to celebrate Hanukkah! Pop up the menorah and add a sturdy paper candle for each of the eight nights of Hanukkah!Discover fun and festive Hanukkah collectibles and a stunningly detailed pop-up menorah in this unique Hanukkah decoration and activity. This is the perfect way to celebrate the Festival of Lights!Open a new pocket each night to discover a paper candle to place on the menorah. Fun, interactive, and fire-free, Hanukkah Pop-Up Calendar is a beautiful addition to your holidays!NEW HANUKKAH TRADITION: Count down the eight nights of Hanukkah by opening a pocket each night to discover a new paper candle to place on the pop-up menorah.FIRE-FREE FUN: A safe way to “light” the menorah for all ages.

The Deadly Six are back for revenge and their first target are Sonic's friends in the Restoration! Zavok, leader of the Deadly Six, is angrier than ever and wants to reunite his minions. Jewel has called on Sonic, Tails, and the Chaotix for help, but will they be able to stop the Zeti before they launch an all-out assault on Restoration HQ? Plus, Belle's got her own intruder to deal with, but it turns out they're here to steal her! Sonic's going to have to move quickly to stop all the mayhem. Ian Flynn returns to writing duties with artists Adam Bryce Thomas, Tracy Yardley, Jamal Peppers, Bracardi Curry, and Thomas Rothlisberger. Collects issues #41-44 of the Sonic The Hedgehog series.

Young readers can discover what life is like for children all around the world as they explore everything from food to family, and even learn how to say hello in many different languages.Young readers can discover what life is like for children all around the world as they explore everything from food to family, and even learn how to say hello in many different languages. They will see where it’s polite to slurp your food and bad manners to give the thumbs-up sign. They’ll learn where children travel to school by cable car, and even discover who sleeps on an oven bed at night! This fascinating look at the lives of children around the globe gives an important insight into the many differences to celebrate in our diverse, beautiful world.

The Number 1 book of Number 2 jokes!Open the door to meet a googly-eyed gang of creatures who realllllly need to go! Young readers will love knock-knocking on toilet doors to discover a joke that stinks behind every one.This easy-to-follow format is a pooptastic introduction to the world of comedy for little jokers, sure to have the whole family laughing like a drain.And for more hilarious knock knock fun:Knock Knock Who's ThereKnock Knock Merry Christmas

Get to know global superstar Beyoncé in this push, pull and slide book. Perfect for little members of the Beyhive!Little Superstars: Beyoncéis an interactive introduction to the influential singer, performer and businesswoman, and empowers young children to follow their dreams.Push, pull and slide the scenes to discover Beyoncé’s incredible life story, and even dance and sing along with her!With bright, colourful illustrations by Jayri Gómez, fun rhyming text and lots of detail to spot, young children will want to revisit this book again and again.

Touch the pictures with the wand in this unique novelty book to hear the magic spells that bring fairyland to life! Children will be amazed to discover their own magic powers as they use the wand to help the forest fairies solve their problems and get everything ready for the visit of the fairy queen. Beautiful artwork and glittering sounds create a world of enchanting surprises to explore.

This beautiful colouring book is a lovely way to discover paintings by famous artists, including van Gogh, Gauguin, Klimt, Matisse and more. With 15 different pictures and styles to choose from, it has something for everyone and every mood. Produced in association with The National Gallery, London, each painting is shown in full colour alongside a line drawing to colour in.Short texts give key information and intriguing facts about each painting, while internet links lead to more information online.

We take a close look at our pets, from guinea pigs to cats to horses, and - as if they were furry time machines - use fossil facts to trace them back to their prehistoric animal ancestors, with bright artwork, bags of humour and plenty of facts for readers to get their teeth into. Written by palaeontologist Dr Dean Lomax. Incredible pop-ups bring you face-to-face with awesome ancient creatures, including a Velociraptor, a sabre-tooth cat and the giant snake Titanoboa.Full of fun facts about amazing animals and fascinating fossils.

Little ones will love pressing Dinosaur's five squishy buttons to hear an entertaining range of sounds!Little ones will love pressing Dinosaur's five squishy buttons to hear an entertaining range of sounds, from his stomping feet to his swishing tail to his great big roar!

Adults and children alike will be enchanted by these charming board books which are distinguished by the exceptional quality of the sounds that bring every picture to life. From elephant to monkey, children will love learning the noises that each animal makes.

A poignant multicultural ode to family and what it means to create a home as one girl helps her Tía move away from her beloved Miami apartment.When Estrella’s Tía Fortuna has to say goodbye to her lon

Is Dog Man bad to the bone? The canine cop is sent to the pound for a crime he didn't commit! While his pals work to prove his innocence, Dog Man struggles to find his place among dogs and people. Bei

Suzy can't wait to return to the Union of Impossible Places on the Impossible Postal Express. But when she arrives, she overhears a dastardly plan to destroy Trollville from a shadowy and unexpected v

From Hook a Duck and dodgem cars to teapot rides and roller coasters, there's lots of fun to be had at the fair. But Jun's never been to the fair before and he doesn't want to go on anything scary. Ca

Mo Willems’ Pigeon is BACK in a hilarious story perfect for those about to start school or nursery."There is no such thing as a bad Mo Willems book” The TimesThe Pigeon is about to get SCHOOLED. Do YO

From an Idea to Nike is a fully-illustrated look into how Nike stepped up its sneaker game to become the most popular athletic brand in the world. Humorous black & white illustratio

Children will love to join Dog and his animal friends for a sensory touch and feel adventure!Dog wants to play. Peek-a-boo! Turn the pages to discover the cute animal characters who want to play too a

When Mom has to go out of town, Stanley decides to blast off to outer space. But who’s this small martian returning in his place who doesn’t follow earthling rules?On the day that Stanley’s mom takes

Max and Suzy discover an old robot and set out to try and bring it back to life. Can they use their technological know-how to put it back together again? Help them work out how to fix sections togethe

This breathtaking journey along the most important rivers in the world takes us from the Nile to the Amazon, the Mekong Delta to the Mississippi, the Murray to the Waikato.Our seas and rivers tell a c

“Sweetly funny.” —Entertainment WeeklyNew York Times bestselling authorLara Jean’s letter-writing days aren’t over in this surprise follow-up to the bestselling To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before and P