Staff Picks
Coming Soon for Children
- Richland Library
- Friday, May 17
Collection
This list is regularly updated and shows items that have been ordered and will soon be available for checkout.
ABCs Just for Me!, 3rd Ed. English Language Arts-Ages 3-5, Pre-K to K
Published in 2024
"Early reading skills blossom in a world filled with storybooks and games where kids will learn about the alphabet, phonics, and read with animals and other friendly faces! - Learn to read - Identify letters and letter sounds - Interact with storybooks - Play games with animal friends" - Publisher description.
The Action Bible
God's Redemptive Story
Published in 2020
"The Action Bible presents more than 230 fast-paced narratives in chronological order, making it easy to follow the Bible's historical flow and building up to the thrilling climax of God's redemptive story."--Back cover.
Adventure on the Open Seas! Adventure Begins at Your Library
Summer Reading - Ages 5+
Published in 2024
"Summer Reading helps kids stay motivated, maintain reading skills, and learn all summer long! Kids will build confidence and avoid summer slide as they master literacy skills with interactive games, challenges, and storybooks. " - Publisher description.
Adventures in Space! Adventure Begins at Your Library
Summer Reading SuperPack - Ages 5+
Published in 2024
"Summer Reading helps kids stay motivated, maintain reading skills, and learn all summer long! Kids will build confidence and avoid summer slide as they master literacy skills with interactive games, challenges, and storybooks. This SuperPack contains 2X as many apps as the standard Launchpad! " - Publisher description.
Agave Pack Path E
Music & Creativity
Published in 2023
"Launchpad Pre-K Academy gives preschool-aged children 5 different paths to explore on their way to kindergarten. Using the Academy can help little learners develop the skills needed to enter their first year of school and inspire them to try new things with confidence. - Explore imagination and pretend play - Interpret music through movement - Learn to draw lines & shapes - Sing and express emotion creatively" - Publisher description.
Air, Land, and See!, 2nd Ed. Transportation - Ages 3+
Published in 2024
"These stories, puzzles, and games help children learn about transportation while developing early educational building blocks. - Develop hand-eye coordination - Learn letters and numbers - Introduce problem-solving - Explore planes, submarines, and automobiles" - Publisher description.
Architecture Pack Engineering & Design Module - Ages 8+
Published in 2023
"The goal of the Engineering & Design Module is to teach kids to recognize challenges, turn them into opportunities, and identify scalable solutions to solve them. Topics in this module include puzzles, invention, construction, machines, architecture, curiosity. STEAM Academy offers an interdisciplinary approach that weaves together the science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills learned in the classroom and connects them to things kids see every day." - Publisher description.
Assemble Pack Engineering & Design Module - Ages 5+
Published in 2023
"The goal of the Engineering & Design Module is to teach kids to recognize challenges, turn them into opportunities, and identify scalable solutions to solve them. Topics in this module include puzzles, invention, construction, machines, architecture, curiosity. STEAM Academy offers an interdisciplinary approach that weaves together the science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills learned in the classroom and connects them to things kids see every day." - Publisher description.
Assess Pack, 2nd. Evaluation & Calculation Module - Ages 3+
Published in 2023
"The goal of the Evaluation & Calculation Module is to teach kids to identify and analyze the details, data, and patterns that define the world around them. Topics in this module include quantification, research, algebraic thinking, statistics, association, and measurement. STEAM Academy offers an interdisciplinary approach that weaves together the science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills learned in the classroom and connects them to things kids see every day." - Publisher description.
Atlas Adventure! Travel - Ages 5+
Published in 2024
"Kids will explore destinations all around the world while learning critical thinking skills and new ways to view their surroundings. " - Publisher description.
Avocado Pack, 2nd Ed. Path A
Motor & Cognitive
Published in 2024
"Launchpad Pre-K Academy gives preschool-aged children 5 different paths to explore on their way to kindergarten. Using this Academy can help little learners develop the skills needed to enter their first year of school and inspire them to try new things with confidence. - Support critical thought processes - Aid in fine motor skill development - Explore large muscle movements through play - Build hand eye-coordination" - Publisher description.
Beige Pack, 2nd Ed. Path C
Language & Literacy
Published in 2024
"Launchpad Pre-K Academy gives preschool-aged children 5 different paths to explore on their way to kindergarten. Using the Academy can help little learners develop the skills needed to enter their first year of school and inspire them to try new things with confidence. - Build vocabulary - Listen and follow directions - Identify and recite letters - Develop an interest in stories" - Publisher description.
Bluey Season 3
Published in 2021
The multi-award-winning pre-school animation, loved by children and their families around the world, returns for its highly anticipated third series. Bluey and her little sister Bingo love coming up with hilarious, elaborate games based on their interpretation of the world around them. They enjoy nothing more than roping Mum Chilli and Dad Bandit and all their family, friends, and neighbors into their daily fun. Series 3 brings more of the authentic and relatable stories around everyday life that audiences adore. It features fan favorites such as Muffin, Socks, and the Grannies, and introduces some new friends too.
Blush Pack Path A
Motor & Cognitive
Published in 2023
"Launchpad Pre-K Academy gives preschool-aged children 5 different paths to explore on their way to kindergarten. Using this Academy can help little learners develop the skills needed to enter their first year of school and inspire them to try new things with confidence. - Support critical thought processes - Aid in fine motor skill development - Explore large muscle movements through play - Build hand eye-coordination" - Publisher description.
Coral Pack, 2nd Ed. Path E
Music & Creativity
Published in 2024
"Launchpad Pre-K Academy gives preschool-aged children 5 different paths to explore on their way to kindergarten. Using the Academy can help little learners develop the skills needed to enter their first year of school and inspire them to try new things with confidence. - Explore imagination and pretend play - Interpret music through movement - Learn to draw lines and shapes - Sing and express emotion creatively" - Publisher description.
Desert Pack Nature & Environment Module - Ages 10+
Published in 2023
"The goal of the Nature & Environment Module is to ignite kids' curiosity to explore the connectedness of the natural world around them. Topics in this module include cause and effect, biology, plants, weather, geology, wildlife. STEAM Academy offers an interdisciplinary approach that weaves together the science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills learned in the classroom and connects them to things kids see every day." - Publisher description.
Dive into Learning! Oceans - Ages 3+
Published in 2023
"Kids love learning about the oceans as they develop new vocabulary, solve puzzles, improve critical thinking, and more. " - Publisher description.
Energize Pack Technology & Space Module - Ages 10+
Published in 2024
"The goal of the Technology & Space Module is to build kids' fascination with the solutions of tomorrow and get them excited to look beyond the world they see today. Topics in this module include mechanics, astronomy, robotics, coding, communication. STEAM Academy offers an interdisciplinary approach that weaves together the science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills learned in the classroom and connects them to things kids see every day." - Publisher description.
Envision Pack Creation & Sound Module - Ages 8+
Published in 2023
"The goal of the Creation & Sound Module is to teach kids how creativity and self-expression apply to identifying and solving problems. Topics in this module include art, sound, color, tempo, rhyming, and literature. STEAM Academy offers an interdisciplinary approach that weaves together the science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills learned in the classroom and connects them to things kids see every day." - Publisher description.
Examine Pack, 2nd Ed. Evaluation & Calculation Module - Ages 5+
Published in 2023
"The goal of the Evaluation & Calculation Module is to teach kids to identify and analyze the details, data, and patterns that define the world around them. Topics in this module include quantification, research, algebraic thinking, statistics, association, and measurement. STEAM Academy offers an interdisciplinary approach that weaves together the science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills learned in the classroom and connects them to things kids see every day." - Publisher description.
Exploration Nation!, 2nd Ed. Adventure - Ages 5+
Published in 2023
"Kids will discover the world with these apps, games and activities designed to challenge and engage kids between kindergarten and second grade. - Develop critical thinking skills - Explore foreign cultures and language - Encourage creative thinking - Reinforce addition, subtraction, equations and more" - Publisher description.
Full STEAM Ahead! STEAM SuperPack - Ages 5+
Published in 2024
"Interactive science, technology, engineering, art and math based activities will help children develop their imagination, creativity, thinking skills, and so much more! This SuperPack contains 2X as many apps as the standard Launchpad! " - Publisher description.
Fun with Phonics!, 3rd Ed. English Language Arts SuperPack - Ages 3-5, Pre-K to K
Published in 2024
"Early readers will develop their literacy skills in a world of storybooks and games designed to teach them about the alphabet, phonics, sight words, and so much more. - This SuperPack contains 2X as many apps as the standard Launchpad - Explore reading fundamentals - Identify letters and letter sounds - Build a strong vocabulary" - Publisher description.
How About EWE?, 2nd Ed. Animals - Ages 3+
Published in 2023
"These games, challenges, and puzzles will help kids explore new concepts and learn foundational skills. - Read along with interactive books - Improve memory and concentration - Learn about animals - Build a strong vocabulary" - Publisher description.
I Caught a Reading Bug!, 2nd Ed. English Language Arts - Ages 3+
Published in 2024
"Kids will build confidence with letters and words as they read along and listen to stories all about bugs and other fun critters. - Learn to recognize words - Practice letters and letter sounds - Explore interactive stories - Prepare for kindergarten" - Publisher description.
Imagine the Fun!, 2nd Ed. Creativity - Ages 3+
Published in 2023
"Discovery and imagination reach new heights as children interact with stories and activities that will encourage them to explore the world and their creativity! - Develop creative thinking skills - Have fun coloring - Learn about careers and new places - Sing along and learn" - Publisher description.
Jurassic Smart! Dinosaurs - Ages 3+
Published in 2024
"Kids will travel back in time to learn about dinosaurs as they improve critical thinking, learn about letters, develop hand-eye coordination, and more. " - Publisher description.
Landing Pack
Published in 2023
"This 5-level guided reading system helps kids to master verbal, reading, and writing skills - starting at any level. Every app, storybook, and video has been hand-selected to help kids gain the knowledge they need to transition from learning-to-read to reading-to-learn. Emerging packs are ideal for readers who have reached the following milestones: - Asks questions to confirm understanding - Knows letter sounds - Recognizes basic sight words - Identifies patterns of text with picture support - Spells short vowel word blends - Uses drawing, dictating, and writing to compose text" - Publisher description.
Leaf It to Me!, 2nd Ed. STEAM - Ages 5+
Published in 2023
"These interactive games and learning tools will help kids explore the world through science, technology, engineering, art, and math. - Build environmental awareness - Build knowledge of geography - Improve math and problem-solving skills - Learn about music and instruments" - Publisher description.
Learn in Color! Creativity - Ages 10+
Published in 2024
"Jump into learning all summer long through interactive storybooks, activities, and games that focus on developing creativity! Children will engage in drawing activities, explore the exciting world of art, and so much more. " - Publisher description.
Learning Galaxy! Space - Ages 8+
Published in 2024
"Kids will use imagination and brainpower to work their way through a galaxy of interactive storybooks, games, math challenges and more! " - Publisher description.
Magnetic Pack
Published in 2023
"This 5-level guided reading system helps kids master verbal, reading, and writing skills ? starting at any level. Every app, storybook, and video has been hand-selected to help kids gain the knowledge they need to transition from learning-to-read to reading-to-learn. Early Developing packs are ideal for readers who have reached the following milestones: - Participates in conversation - Asks questions to clarify uncertainty - Understands the organization of print - Distinguishes long versus short vowel words - Writes text with simple facts - Begins to spell long vowel words with patterns" - Publisher description.
Magnify Pack, 2nd Ed. Evaluation & Calculation Module - Ages 5+
Published in 2024
"The goal of the Evaluation & Calculation Module is to teach kids to identify and analyze the details, data, and patterns that define the world around them. Topics in this module include quantification, research, algebraic thinking, statistics, association, and measurement. STEAM Academy offers an interdisciplinary approach that weaves together the science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills learned in the classroom and connects them to things kids see every day." - Publisher description.
Make a Difference! Read, Renew, Repeat
Summer Reading SuperPack - Ages 3+
Published in 2024
"Summer Reading helps kids stay motivated, maintain reading skills, and learn all summer long! Kids will build confidence and avoid summer slide as they master literacy skills with interactive games, challenges, and storybooks. This SuperPack contains 2X as many apps as the standard Launchpad! " - Publisher description.
Make Letters. Make Words!, 3rd Ed. English Language Arts - Ages 3+
Published in 2024
"Kids will build confidence as they master everything about letters and words with these literacy-focused games, challenges, and storybooks. - Learn to write letters and make words - Develop phonetic awareness - Learn sight words and vocabulary - Practice spelling" - Publisher description.
Marigold Pack Path B
Math & Science
Published in 2023
"Launchpad Pre-K Academy gives preschool-aged children 5 different paths to explore on their way to kindergarten. Using the Academy can help little learners develop the skills needed to enter their first year of school and inspire them to try new things with confidence. - Identify numbers & count 1-20 - Learn basic shapes & colors - Practice patterns, measuring & comparing - Observe nature & environment" - Publisher description.
Not-So-Spooky Adventures!, 2nd Ed. Adventure Begins at Your Library
Summer Reading - Ages 5+
Published in 2024
"Summer Reading helps kids stay motivated, maintain reading skills, and learn all summer long! Kids will build confidence and avoid summer slide as they master literacy skills with interactive games, challenges, and storybooks. " - Publisher description.
Paws-itive Thinking! Animals - Ages 5+
Published in 2023
"Kids will have fun learning about different kinds of pets as they improve reading comprehension, explore interactive stories, practice math skills, critical thinking, and more. " - Publisher description.
Pewter Pack, 3rd Ed. Path D
Social & Emotional
Published in 2024
"Launchpad Pre-K Academy gives preschool-aged children 5 different paths to explore on their way to kindergarten. Using the Academy can help little learners develop the skills needed to enter their first year of school and inspire them to try new things with confidence. - Organize thoughts - Problem solve through reasoning - Express emotions & needs - Explores independence" - Publisher description.
Planet Pack
Published in 2024
"This 5-level guided reading system helps kids master verbal, reading, and writing skills - starting at any level. Every app, storybook, and video has been hand-selected to help kids gain the knowledge they need to transition from learning-to-read to reading-to-learn. Pre-Emerging packs are ideal for readers who have reached the following milestones: - Forms 3 to 4 word sentences - Can talk and carry on conversations - Continues to grow vocabulary - Listens to stories, simple songs, and nursery rhymes - Recognizes letters" - Publisher description.
Play to Learn!, 3rd Ed. Life Skills - Ages 3+
Published in 2024
"These interactive books, games, and activities will help kids build a solid foundation of skills they can use in the classroom and beyond. This pack includes apps that have won industry awards including and Academic's Choice Award, Appysmarts: Editor's Favorite, Children's Technology Review: Editor's Choice, and more! - Practice early education fundamentals - Build literacy and language skills - Explore different emotions - Learn the importance of sharing and recycling" - Publisher description.
Princess Adventure! Adventure Begins at Your Library
Summer Reading - Ages 5+
Published in 2024
"Summer Reading helps kids stay motivated, maintain reading skills, and learn all summer long! Kids will build confidence and avoid summer slide as they master literacy skills with interactive games, challenges, and storybooks. " - Publisher description.
Radiation Pack
Published in 2023
"This 5-level guided reading system helps kids master verbal, reading, and writing skills ? starting at any level. Every app, storybook, and video has been hand-selected to help kids gain the knowledge they need to transition from learning-to-read to reading-to-learn. Independent packs are ideal for readers who have reached the following milestones: - Will explore ideas for discussion - Engages in conversation - Reads with understanding and purpose - Reads and comprehends literature proficiently - Constructs text in an organized manner - Uses transitional and link words" - Publisher description.
Scenery Pack Nature & Environment Module - Ages 5+
Published in 2022
"The goal of the Nature & Environment Module is to ignite kids' curiosity to explore the connectedness of the natural world around them. Topics in this module include cause and effect, biology, plants, weather, geology, wildlife. STEAM Academy offers an interdisciplinary approach that weaves together the science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills learned in the classroom and connects them to things kids see every day." - Publisher description.
Sculpt Pack Creation & Sound Module - Ages 3+
Published in 2024
"The goal of the Creation & Sound Module is to teach kids how creativity and self-expression apply to identifying and solving problems. Topics in this module include art, sound, color, tempo, rhyming, and literature. STEAM Academy offers an interdisciplinary approach that weaves together the science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills learned in the classroom and connects them to things kids see every day." - Publisher description.
Sensor Pack
Published in 2023
"This 5-level guided reading system helps kids master verbal, reading, and writing skills ? starting at any level. Every app, storybook, and video has been hand-selected to help kids gain the knowledge they need to transition from learning-to-read to reading-to-learn. Developing packs are ideal for readers who have reached the following milestones: - Can recount a story with descriptive detail - Asks for clarification when needed - Starting to decode unknown long vowel words - Reads text with accuracy - Writes using a topic - Will spell more complex, long vowel words" - Publisher description.
The Shaggy Dog
Published in 1959
Wilby Daniels is just an ordinary teenager until a magical ring accidentally transforms him into a sheepdog...whose owner is the leader of a plot to destroy the space program! The first live-action comedy Walt Disney produced. B&W and color versions.
Shine Pack Creation & Sound Module - Ages 3+
Published in 2023
"The goal of the Creation & Sound Module is to teach kids how creativity and self-expression apply to identifying and solving problems. Topics in this module include art, sound, color, tempo, rhyming, and literature. STEAM Academy offers an interdisciplinary approach that weaves together the science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills learned in the classroom and connects them to things kids see every day." - Publisher description.
Shuttle Pack
Published in 2023
"This 5-level guided reading system helps kids to master verbal, reading, and writing skills - starting at any level. Every app, storybook, and video has been hand-selected to help kids gain the knowledge they need to transition from learning-to-read to reading-to-learn. Emerging packs are ideal for readers who have reached the following milestones: - Asks questions to confirm understanding - Knows letter sounds - Recognizes basic sight words - Identifies patterns of text with picture support - Spells short vowel word blends - Uses drawing, dictating, and writing to compose text" - Publisher description.
Simulate Pack Technology & Space Module - Ages 8+
Published in 2023
"The goal of the Technology & Space Module is to build kids' fascination with the solutions of tomorrow and get them excited to look beyond the world they see today. Topics in this module include mechanics, astronomy, robotics, coding, communication. STEAM Academy offers an interdisciplinary approach that weaves together the science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills learned in the classroom and connects them to things kids see every day." - Publisher description.
Solstice Pack
Published in 2023
"This 5-level guided reading system helps kids master verbal, reading, and writing skills ? starting at any level. Every app, storybook, and video has been hand-selected to help kids gain the knowledge they need to transition from learning-to-read to reading-to-learn. Developing packs are ideal for readers who have reached the following milestones: - Can recount a story with descriptive detail - Asks for clarification when needed - Starting to decode unknown long vowel words - Reads text with accuracy - Writes using a topic - Will spell more complex, long vowel words" - Publisher description.
STEAM-Powered! STEAM - Ages 5+
Published in 2024
"Innovation and creativity come together to help kids learn about coding, build new things, and explore the world around them. " - Publisher description.
STEAM Summer Camp! STEAM - Ages 3+
Published in 2024
"Children will strengthen problem solving and critical thinking skills while exploring the natural world and developing creativity through music, art, and sound exploration! " - Publisher description.
Stratus Pack
Published in 2023
"This 5-level guided reading system helps kids master verbal, reading, and writing skills ? starting at any level. Every app, storybook, and video has been hand-selected to help kids gain the knowledge they need to transition from learning-to-read to reading-to-learn. Early Developing packs are ideal for readers who have reached the following milestones: - Participates in conversation - Asks questions to clarify uncertainty - Understands the organization of print - Distinguishes long versus short vowel words - Writes text with simple facts - Begins to spell long vowel words with patterns" - Publisher description.
Summer Scholars! School Review & Prep - Ages 3+
Published in 2024
"Kids will stay engaged with learning all summer long through interactive activities, storybooks, and games that will developing reading comprehension, improve logic and critical thinking, build fundamental math skills, and much more! " - Publisher description.
Take a Ride to Read!, 2nd Ed. English Language Arts - Ages 3-5, Pre-K to K
Published in 2024
"Kids will be propelled into early literacy learning while building a strong knowledge of letters, phonics, vocabulary, and more. - Learn important sight words - Develop phonetic awareness - Practice spelling - Read along with animated storybooks" - Publisher description.
The Magic of Words!, 3rd Ed. English Language Arts - Ages 5+
Published in 2024
"Just like magic, little learners will advance their early literacy skills and become confident readers. - Learn to read and write - Develop phonetic awareness - Practice sight words and expand vocabulary - Read along with interactive stories" - Publisher description.
Vacuum Pack
Published in 2023
"This 5-level guided reading system helps kids master verbal, reading, and writing skills - starting at any level. Every app, storybook, and video has been hand-selected to help kids gain the knowledge they need to transition from learning-to-read to reading-to-learn. Pre-Emerging packs are ideal for readers who have reached the following milestones: - Forms 3 to 4 word sentences - Can talk and carry on conversations - Continues to grow vocabulary - Listens to stories, simple songs, and nursery rhymes - Recognizes letters" - Publisher description.
Water Your World!, 2nd Ed. Popular Kids' Characters - Ages 3+
Published in 2024
"Kids will eat up all sorts of new knowledge about math, reading, creativity, memory, music, and more with this wide assortment of educational games featuring award-winning apps and children's favorite characters. - Explore healthy eating habits and safety - Develop language and vocabulary skills - Practice matching, sorting, and categorizing - Read along with interactive storybooks" - Publisher description.
We Love The Earth! Read, Renew, Repeat
Summer Reading - Ages 8+
Published in 2024
"Summer Reading helps kids stay motivated, maintain reading skills, and learn all summer long! Kids will build confidence and avoid summer slide as they master literacy skills with interactive games, challenges, and storybooks. " - Publisher description.
Wild Wisdom! Animals - Ages 5+
Published in 2023
"Kids will explore the fun world of wild animals as they improve critical thinking skills, solve puzzles, explore interactive storybooks, and more. " - Publisher description.
Wildlife Pack Nature & Environment Module - Ages 8+
Published in 2023
"The goal of the Nature & Environment Module is to ignite kids' curiosity to explore the connectedness of the natural world around them. Topics in this module include cause and effect, biology, plants, weather, geology, wildlife. STEAM Academy offers an interdisciplinary approach that weaves together the science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills learned in the classroom and connects them to things kids see every day." - Publisher description.
Zenith Pack
Published in 2023
"This 5-level guided reading system helps kids master verbal, reading, and writing skills ? starting at any level. Every app, storybook, and video has been hand-selected to help kids gain the knowledge they need to transition from learning-to-read to reading-to-learn. Early Developing packs are ideal for readers who have reached the following milestones: - Participates in conversation - Asks questions to clarify uncertainty - Understands the organization of print - Distinguishes long versus short vowel words - Writes text with simple facts - Begins to spell long vowel words with patterns" - Publisher description.
Barrio Rising
The Protest That Built Chicano Park
Published in 2024
Community members, primarily of Mexican-American descent, band together and protest the construction of a police station on designated parkland and transform it into a vibrant cultural hub adorned with colorful murals that celebrate their heritage. Includes backmatter on Chicano Park in San Diego California.
Our Nipa Hut
A Story in the Philippines
Published in 2024
"Yelena and Papa take care of their traditional Filipino dwelling - their nipa hut - and it takes care of them. But when a tropical storm roars towards the Philippines, their preparation will be put to the test. Gripping narrative will keep young readers glued to the pages as Yelena, Papa and the nipa hut work together as a family to withstand the storm."--Amazon.
Way Past Mean
Published in 2024
"Ruby wants her friends to like her more than she wants to be nice to the new girl at school. Once Ruby starts being mean to the new girl, Nelly, she can't stop. She likes being part of Yaz and Keya's group, so she also makes fun of Nelly and hurts her feelings. It's like Ruby's on an out-of-control roller coaster, but it's up to her to stop the ride"--Provided by publisher.
Cesaria Feels the Beat
Published in 2024
"A deaf girl stands up for herself and takes off her shoes while dancing at her Carnival performance so she can feel the music through her bare feet"-- Provided by publisher.
The Juneteenth Cookbook
Recipes and Activities for Kids and Families to Celebrate
Published in 2024
"The Juneteenth Cookbook introduces the history of Juneteenth to kids through vibrant recipes, activities, and games drawn from Black American cultural traditions"-- Provided by publisher.
Our World
Colombia
Published in 2024
Joining the Our World series for very young readers, this vibrant board book about daily life in Colombia was created by a Colombian author and illustrator.
Lupita's Hurricane Palomitas
Published in 2024
"Kindness can be shown during even the harshest of storms. Shutters rattled. Wind howled. As a ferocious hurricane descends upon her town, Lupita finds two baby birds who have fallen out of their nest and brings them inside to shelter them from the storm. While Lupita and her family wait out the tempest, she focuses on protecting the palomitas to alleviate her own fears and hopes she can soon reunite them with their mother. Perfect for families living in hurricane-prone states or with children who have storm-related anxieties, Lupita's Hurricane Palomitas offers a gentle, soothing story about extending a hand of kindness to others even while facing fears of our own. The book includes Spanish-language vocabulary words and a glossary in the back."--provided by publisher.
We Want Our Books
Published in 2021
A story about a community coming together to save their library, led by one little girl. This inspiring book shows how every child has the power to change the world.
Old Clothes for Dinner?!
Published in 2024
When Magaly learns that Abuela has made ropa vieja (old clothes!) for dinner, she tries to hide her clothes before her family eats them up.
Arab Fairy Tale Feasts
A Literary Cookbook
Published in 2021
"Award-winning writer and storyteller, Karim Alrawi, draws on his deep knowledge of Arab culture to create original stories that are a feast for young imaginations. Told with intriguing details, the tales take young readers on a delicious cultural journeyand invite them to consider an Arab perspective. Each tale symbolically incorporates food and concludes with a traditional recipe, lovingly flavored with colorful folkloric illustrations, making this a literary banquet to savor with family and friends across generations time and again"-- Provided by publisher.
Easter on the Farm
Published in 2024
A young girl visits her aunt and uncle's farm and helps prepare for her family's annual Easter celebration.
The Haunted House
The Haunted House
Published in 2024
Identical twins Elizabeth and Jessica think the Mercandy mansion is haunted and that new student Nora Mercandy might be a witch, but Elizabeth wants to find out if the rumors are true.
Waiting in the Wings
Published in 2024
"When a clutch of duck eggs in a theater courtyard hatch during a performance, the community rallies to protect the ducklings"-- Provided by publisher.
Dogtown
Published in 2023
From beloved authors Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko, "Dogtown" is an uplifting adventure sure to find a forever home in listeners hearts.Dogtown is a shelter for stray dogs, misbehaving dogs, and discarded robot dogs, whose owners have outgrown them.Chance, a real dog, has been in Dogtown since her owners unwittingly left her with irresponsible dog-sitters who skipped town.Metal Head is a robot dog who dreams of being back in a real home.And Mouse is a mouse who has the run of Dogtown, pilfering kibble, and performing clever feats to protect the dogs he loves.When Chance and Metal Head embark on an adventure to find their forever homes, there is danger, cheese sandwiches, a charging station, and some unexpected kindnesses along the way. A Macmillan Audio production from Feiwel & Friends.
The One and Only Family
Published in 2024
The fourth and final book in the modern classic, award-winning, bestselling One and Only series by superstar author Katherine Applegate, following Ivan on his most exciting adventure yetparenthood.
Erno Rubik and His Magic Cube
Published in 2024
"This first picture book biography of Erno Rubik, creator of the Rubik's Cube, reveals the obsession, imagination, and engineering process behind the creation of a bestselling puzzle that will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2024"-- Provided by publisher.
Something Like Home
Published in 2023
A moving novel in verse in which a lost dog helps a lonely girl find a way home to her family . . . only for them to find family in each other along the way. From the Newbery Honor Award-winning author of Iveliz Explains It All. ?Trust me: this book will touch your heart." ?Barbara OConnor, New York Times bestselling author of Wish Titi Silvia leaves me by myself to unpack, but its not like I brought a bunch of stuff. How do you prepare for the unpreparable? How do you fit your whole life in one bag? And how am I supposed to trust social services when they wont trust me back? Laura Rodriguez Col?n has a plan: no matter what the grown-ups say, she will live with her parents again. Can you blame her? Its tough to make friends as the new kid at school. And while staying at her aunts house is okay, it just isnt the same as being in her own space. So when Laura finds a puppy, it seems like fate. If she can train the puppy to become a therapy dog, then maybe shell be allowed to visit her parents. Maybe the dog will help them get better and things will finally go back to the way they should be. After all, how do you explain to others that youre technically a foster kid, even though you live with your aunt? And most importantly . . . how do you explain that youre not where you belong, and you just want to go home?.
Loteria (English Edition)
Published in 2024
The turn of a card could change your destiny in this captivating middle grade adventure based on the Loteria card game and perfect for fans of Coco. While searching for her missing cousin, a young girl is transported to a mythical kingdom, becoming entangled in a perilous game of chance. ?A magical, philosophical tale rooted in Mexican lore.? ?School Library Journal, starred review In the hottest hour of the hottest day of the year, a fateful wind blows into Oaxaca City. It whistles down cobbled streets and rustles the jacaranda trees before slipping into the window of an eleven-year-old girl named Clara. Unbeknownst to her, Clara has been marked for la Loteria. Life and Death deal the Loteria cards but once a year, and the stakes could not be higher. Every card reveals a new twist in Claras fate?a scorpion, an arrow, a blood-red rose. If Life wins, Clara will live to a ripe old age. If Death prevails, shell flicker out like a candle. But Clara knows none of this. All she knows is that her young cousin Esteban has vanished, and shell do whatever it takes to save him, traveling to the mythical Kingdom of las Pozas, where every action has a price, and every choice has consequences. And though it seems her fate is sealed, Clara just might have what it takes to shatter the game and choose a new path. Karla Arenas Valenti weaves an adventure steeped in magic and mythology exploring the notion of free will in a world where fate holds all the cards.
Sophie's Monster Goes to Shul
Published in 2024
Sophie gains her independence from an imaginary monster that follows her everywhere.
The Curse of Eelgrass Bog
Published in 2024
Dark secrets and unnatural magic abound when a twelve-year-old girl ventures into a bog full of monsters to break a mysterious curse. Nothing about Kess Pedrocks life is normal. Not her home (she lives in her familys Unnatural History Museum), not her interests (hunting for megafauna fossils and skeletons), and not her best friend (a talking demons head in a jar named Shrunken Jim). But things get even stranger than usual when Kess meets Lilou Starling, the new girl in town. Lilou comes to Kess for help breaking a mysterious curse?and the only clue she has leads straight into the center of Eelgrass Bog. Everyone knows the bog is full of witches, demons, and possibly worse, but Kess and Lilou are determined not to let that stop them. As they investigate the mystery and uncover long-buried secrets, Kess begins to realize that the curse might hit closer to home than shed ever expected, and shell have to summon all her courage to find a way to break it before its too late.
Fall of the Robots
Published in 2024
In a post-war world where robots and humans coexist, XR_935 and Emma strive to maintain a fragile peace, but tensions rise as a group of humans resists reconciliation, raising the threat of potential upheaval and the end of their harmonious society.
Henry and the Something New
Published in 2024
Henry, a young boy with autism goes on a class field trip to the natural history museum, with instructions to find something new.
A Garland of Henna
Published in 2024
Nikita wants to follow her family's tradition of making beautiful henna art.
Thirst (English Edition)
Published in 2024
The riveting story of a heroic girl who fights for her belief that water should be for everyone. Minni lives in the poorest part of Mumbai, where access to water is limited to a few hours a day and the communal taps have long lines. Lately, though, even that access is being threatened by severe water shortages and thieves, who steal this precious commodity?an act Minni accidentally witnesses one night. Meanwhile, in the high-rise building where she started to work, water streams out of every faucet; theres even a rooftop swimming pool! Minni also discovers one of the water mafia bosses there. Now, she must decide whether to expose him and risk her job?and, maybe, her life. How did something as simple as access to water get so complicated?.
Dinosaur & Other Prehistoric Creatures Atlas
Published in 2021
Shares information on dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals organized by continent, including ankylosaurus, iguanodon, spinosaurus, and velociraptor.
Liz and the Nosy Neighbor
Published in 2018
"Liz has been assigned a class project that's perfect for her. She has to create a diorama of an animal habitat! Art plus animals? What could be better? Well, things could be better if Liz's new neighbor and classmate was a little nicer to her ... and a little less nosy!"--Jacket flap.
Marion and the Girls' Getaway
Published in 2019
When Marion and the other members of the Critter Club plan a ski weekend, they meet a snow bunny on the slopes, but Marion's kitten, Ollie, scares the bunny away.
On All Other Nights
A Passover Celebration in 14 Stories
Published in 2024
In this collection of short stories, poetry, and nonfiction, fourteen authors each reimagine a different step of the seder. Includes recipes.
Dictionary of Dinosaurs
An Illustrated A to Z of Every Dinosaur Ever Discovered; Discover Over 300 Dinosaurs!
Published in 2024
Penguins Vs. Puffins
Published in 2017
"A look at penguins and puffins through a humorous lens, for children"-- Provided by publisher.
A Tour of the Human Body
Amazing Numbers-fantastic Facts
Published in 2024
"A tour of the body, in which the reader learns about cells, the senses, the stomach, bones and muscles, the lungs and heart, and everything that makes the body tick. Complete with backmatter and activities"-- Provided by publisher.
Who Was the Voice of the People?
Cesar Chavez
Published in 2021
"Follow Cesar Chavez and the National Farmworkers Association as they set out on a difficult 300-mile protest march in support of farm workers' rights. A story of hope, solidarity, and perseverance, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselvesin the life of the famous Latino American Civil Rights leader -- brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-color illustrations"-- Provided by publisher.
Humongous Fungus
Published in 2021
"Inhabiting a whole kingdom of their own, fungi can be found in every ecosystem. They carpet the forest floor, and hidden fungi decompose matter, feed plants, and affect how animals function. Their beautiful mushrooms come in all colors, shapes, and sizes. From the villains of the possible extinction of bananas to plastic-eating eco-warriors, there are more than 1.5 million fungus species, and a huge, unknown number of unnamed 'dark' types. Touching on topics of conservation and the secret processes within ecosystems, this book of fabulous fungi will intrigue and amaze young readers"-- Provided by publisher.
The Wild Robot Protects
Published in 2023
The New York Times bestselling The Wild Robot series returns, taking Roz on an action-packed under-the-ocean journey to save her beloved island!Life for Roz and the animals on their island is perfect. But when mysterious, dangerous waters surround the island, the animals are forced inland to fight over dwindling resources.Roz calms and organizes the animals, but the poison tide takes a terrible toll on the island. So the wild robot sets out across the ocean, determined to stop the poison tide. During her journey, Roz encounters amazing geological formations and incredible creatures, and she sees the devastation caused by the toxic waters. Can the wild robot save the ocean and her island and everything she loves?This thrilling third installment of the Wild Robot series takes readers on a new adventure through the ocean and to the frigid northern waters where Roz may have to make the ultimate sacrifice.
It's a Numbers Game! Baseball
The Math Behind the Perfect Pitch, the Game-Winning Grand Slam, and So Much More!
Published in 2021
"A kid-friendly exploration of how math and statistics are used in baseball"--
It's a Numbers Game! Basketball
The Math Behind the Perfect Bounce Pass, the Buzzer-Beating Bank Shot, and So Much More!
Published in 2020
"Math information for kids while learning about basketball"--
Stitch-by-stitch
Published in 2023
"Stitch by Stitch will make young crafters aged 7-11 become confident at sewing projects, from stitched felt flowers to a cute crocheted bag. They will discover how to knit a simple doll's scarf and find out how to create a colorful patchwork cushion. Award-winning author Jane Bull combines her unique arty style and excellent instructions to teach children how to knit, sew, crochet, appliquae, embroider, and patchwork"-- Provided by publisher.
Craft Roach
Published in 2024
Craft Roach makes the other bugs feel very tense and stressed. Standing out? Being seen? They do not think it best. But Craft Roach sees things differently, has more than just an inkling - that crawlies wouldn't be so feared, if all of them were twinkling.
Storms
Published in 2009
Looks at all the big storms created by Mother Nature run amuk--from lightning and thunder to monsoons, hurricanes, and tornadoes. Features superlatives, jokes, and best of all, the incredible photographs available only from National Geographic.
Look What I Found on the Farm
Published in 2024
"Set off on a farmyard adventure to find natural treasures, from wild grasses and hay to tufts of sheep's wool. Then learn about the animals and crops in this fact-filled guide to the outdoors"-- Provided by publisher.
Daughter of the Light-footed People
The Story of Indigenous Marathon Champion Lorena Ramairez
Published in 2024
"From the copper canyons of Mexico her swift footsteps echo. Clip clap, clip clap. Experience a 60-mile run with indigenous athlete Lorena Ramirez, who captured the world's attention when she won an ultramarathon in Mexico wearing a skirt and rubber sandals-the traditional clothes of the Raraamuri, "the light-footed people.""-- Provided by publisher.
This Makes Me Anxious
First Day of School
Published in 2024
A six-year-old girl prepares for the first day of school and all the feelings that come with it.
National Geographic Kids Everything Big Cats
Published in 2011
An introduction to the worlds of the tiger, jaguar, leopard, and lion.
Sumo Libre
Published in 2024
Friends Max and Kenji love wrestling, but Max loves lucha libre and Kenji loves sumo, so they come together to create something spectacular.
The Legendary Mo Seto
Published in 2024
As twelve-year-old aspiring taekwondo champion Modesty "Mo" Seto faces off against her nemesis in a movie audition, she uncovers a mysterious book and embarks on an adventure to rescue her missing father and discover hidden martial art secrets.
Build a Friendship
Discover Shapes
Published in 2023
"Beep the robot would love nothing more than to have her own pet, like her friends do. One morning she gets a surprise delivery--a parcel containing circles, squares, triangles, and pentagons for her to make her own robot cat! Beep realizes that she can'tmake a pet pal from flat, two-dimensional shapes so, with a flash of magic, the shapes become three-dimensional spheres, cubes, and pyramids. Join Beep as she tries different ways of putting shapes together to build her robot cat and make a best friend forever"-- Provided by publisher.
With Twice the Love, Dessie Mei
Published in 2024
Moving to Seattle, Dessie Mei meets Donna, a girl who looks just like her, and when a secret DNA test reveals they're identical twins, both adopted from the same orphanage in China, they throw themselves into their newfound sisterhood until small differences between them create a rift.
Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Life
Published in 2021
Presents an introduction to dinosaurs and other extinct animals that lived in prehistoric times.
Mami King
How Ma Mon Luk Found Love, Riches, and the Perfect Bowl of Soup
Published in 2024
"The true story of an intrepid young man, Ma Mon Luk, who leaves China for the Philippines, desperate to earn a living--and the approval of the parents of the woman he loves"-- Provided by publisher.
The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman
Published in 2024
When eleven-year-old Hank's mother does not come home after a week, he and his toddler sister, Boo, seek out the stranger listed as their emergency contact, even though it means social workers, a new school, and having to answer questions about his mom that he has been trying to keep secret.
Un Narvalloween De Miedo
Published in 2023
"Ha llegado una de las celebraciones que más le gustan a Narval: ¡Halloween! Hay tantos disfraces posibles: de mazacornio, banagato ¡todos ellos narvalásticos! A Medu, en cambio, Halloween le aterra y prefiere esconderse a esperar que pase. Pero cuando un monstruo marino se zampa a Narval, ¿podrá Medu reunir a la superpandilla y armarse de valor para salvar a su mejor amigo? Otra nueva aventura de esta pareja acuática. Tan divertida y narvalástica como siempre, y con una nueva y determinante misión: ¡hacer que te lo pases de miedo!"-- Amazon.com.
The Vibes Book
Published in 2023
"Author's Note This book came as a result of my kids asking me: "What ARE vibes Mum?". I searched for a book that would help explain the concept - but I couldn't find one anywhere. So, I decided to write one myself. I do believe that the energy we send out into the world is the energy we get back. This is a simple idea but it can really have a big impact on your life - I think it's an important message to share"-- Provided by publisher.
Eating My Words
And 128 Other Poems
Published in 2024
"A playful and punny illustrated poetry collection from Brian Cleary that's perfect for middle grade readers. Includes quick tips about poetic forms and poetic devices that teachers can use in poetry lessons"-- Provided by publisher.
Bridge to Bat City
A Mostly True Tall Tale About the Weirdest Town in Texas
Published in 2024
After her mother's death, thirteen-year-old Opal moves to her uncle's farm where she befriends a group of orphaned, music-loving bats, and summons the courage to protect them from a mining company as she attempts to find them a new home.
Breaking into Sunlight
Published in 2024
Seventh-grader Reese struggles to cope with his dad's opioid addiction but finds solace in two new friends who are also dealing with issues beyond their control.
Roswell Johnson Saves the World!
Published in 2024
"A boy must team up with a group of quirky aliens to save Earth"-- Provided by publisher.
The Red Pyramid
The Graphic Novel
Published in 2012
Brilliant Egyptologist Dr. Julius Kane accidentally unleashes the Egyptian god Set, who banishes the doctor to oblivion and forces his two children to embark on a dangerous journey, bringing them closer to the truth about their family and its links to a secret order that has existed since the time of the pharaohs.
Like No Other
Earth's Coolest One-of-a-kind Creatures
Published in 2024
"A survey of thirteen unusual animals, from the secretarybird to the tuatara, unique due to their adaptations and isolation on their own branch of the evolutionary tree. Includes a map, glossary, and recommended resources"-- Provided by publisher.
Puzzled
A Memoir of Growing Up with OCD
Published in 2024
"A memoir of living with OCD before and after diagnosis"-- Provided by publisher.
True Colors
Published in 2024
In the positivity-focused town of Serenity, Minnesota, twelve-year-old Mackenzie Werner, who can visually display her emotions as colorful haze, finds her perfect world challenged when a documentary maker arrives and the town's true emotions are exposed for everyone to see.
The Book That Can Read Your Mind
Published in 2024
In this interactive book Lady Rabbit the Magician offers to read your mind, if you pick a member from the magician's audience.
Cornbread & Poppy for the Win
Published in 2024
Best friends Cornbread and Poppy race in a competitive cycling championship.
Lost in the Mushroom Maze
Published in 2022
Coop Cooperson is the only human kid at the Dungeoneer Academy, a school for the future explorers of the Land of Eem, a place full of monsters, mazes, danger; together he and his teammates (Oggie the bugbear, Daz, a boggart, and Mindy, an imp), are havingtheir survival skills and understanding of the Dungeoneer's Code tested in a treacherous obstacle course--but many more challenges lie ahead, and so far Coop is failing miserably (as everyone points out), just like a previous human student, Dorian Ryder.
Henry Heckelbeck Does Not Need a Sitter
Published in 2024
Henry tries to convince his parents that he is old enough to stay home alone.
Great Gusts
Winds of the World and the Science Behind Them
Published in 2024
Exploring 14 winds of the world, from Japan's blustery oroshi to Hawai'i's sweet-smelling moani, this dynamic collection of poems reflects the characteristics and sometimes the location of each wind--includes sidebars with scientific facts and meteorological details.
Megatron is Put to the Test
Published in 2024
Captured by Dr. Meridian along with Dot Malto, Megatron must decide whether to stay loyal to Optimus Prime and help save Robby and Mo's mom or go back to his old ways and team up with Meridian.
Dalmartian
A Mars Rover's Story
Published in 2024
An unlikely friendship develops when Stephen takes in an abandoned alien as his guest.
What if Bedtime Didn't Exist?
Published in 2024
Capturing the joys of adventure and creative play while living in the city, this fun-filled, fantastical picture book follows two siblings as they imagine all the possibilities a simple "what if" can conjure.
Flamingos Are Pretty Funky
A (not So) Serious Guide
Published in 2024
"An introduction to the amazing and unusual world of flamingos and their habitats"-- Provided by publisher.
The Magical Science of Feelings
Train Your Amazing Brain to Quiet Anger, Soothe Sadness, Calm Worry, and Share Joy
Published in 2024
"Clinical social worker Jen Daily helps kids understand the science behind feelings, taking them on a lively tour of the brain to see where anger, anxiety, sadness, and joy start, and offering activities for calming emotions"-- Provided by publisher.
Pokaemon Pocket Expert
Published in 2024
"Start your journey to becoming a Pokaemon Master by finding out everything you ever needed to know about your favorite Pokaemon and their Trainers. Discover their amazing stats, special skills, and battle styles, as well as getting expert tips on how tocatch and care for them. Plus, take a fun quiz to test if you've really powered-up your knowledge. With this awesome guide, you'll be a top Trainer in no time!"-- Provided by publisher.
The Little Regent
Published in 2024
In this highly original, uplifting feminist fable, eight-year-old Abioye is made a temporary ruler after her father, the king of their West African village, dies, and when her ideas and support help the village flourish, she's crowned as the first femaleKing the village has ever had.
I'm Afraid, Said the Leaf
Published in 2024
Depicting different pairings to celebrate interconnectedness and underlining the importance of caring for every living organism to ensure a strong and healthy natural world, this thought-provoking picture book shows children that we all need each other for support and survival - and that we're all stronger together.
Sometimes I Feel Like an Oak
Published in 2024
"Following the success of Sometimes I Feel Like a Fox and Sometimes I Feel Like a River, this companion book explores the nature and beauty of trees. Twelve lyrical poems look at twelve different trees, from early spring to deep winter. In each poem, a child identifies with a feature of the tree -- such as the smooth trunk of a birch whose bark has peeled away, the strong branches of a spruce that shelter small birds or the pink flowers of a cherry blossom that tumble like confetti. The poems provide an opportunity to learn about each tree, inspiring us to look afresh at the trees around us -- whether in the schoolyard, neighborhood or park -- and get to know them better. Danielle Daniel's passion for trees is beautifully matched by Jackie Traverse's paintings, which bring each tree to life. In the pages following the poems, children are invited to consider what different kinds of trees might mean to them. In an author's note, Danielle Daniel shares her belief, similar to her Algonquin ancestors', that trees are sentient beings with much to give and teach us."-- Provided by publisher.
The Minor Miracle
The Amazing Adventures of Noah Minor
Published in 2024
When seventh grade Noah discovers he can manipulate gravity, he is excited to train with Gravitas, a top-secret government agency, but his excitement is tempered by the revelation that his great-uncle Saul is both on the agency's most-wanted list and holds the key to unlocking Noah's full potential.
A Field Guide to Spring
Published in 2024
''A field guide to spring is a pocket-sized introduction to spring, inspired by the Forest School movement. Building on children's natural curiosity about the world around them, this book aims to establish a connection with nature at an early age that will go on to last a lifetime! Hunt for seedlings, squelch around in the mud, identify birds' eggs, and build your own nest. Discover how tadpoles transform into frogs and why rainbows appear in the sky. The first in the Wild by nature series, A field guideto spring features lyrical poems, hands-on crafts and activities, scientific facts, and identifier pages to help children find different plants and animals. Whether a child's access to nature is in the form of an urban park, a private garden, a field, ora forest, there is so much to discover and experience''-- Provided by publisher.
We Still Belong
Published in 2023
A thoughtful and heartfelt middle grade novel by American Indian Youth Literature Honor?winning author Christine Day (Upper Skagit), about a girl whose hopeful plans for Indigenous Peoples Day (and asking her crush to the dance) go all wrong?until she finds herself surrounded by the love of her Indigenous family and community at the intertribal powwow. In this warm hug of a novel, award-winning author Christine Day assures readers that even with all the very real problems they may face, they are worthy, their voices matter?and they belong. Today is a big day for Wesley. Her poem about Indigenous Peoples Day will be printed in the school newspaper?and she also has a plan to ask her crush, fellow gamer Ryan, to go with her to the school dance. But from the moment she boards the morning bus, Wesley's day starts to unravel. Between jittery emotions, unexpected encounters, and awkward conversations with her teachers, almost nothing about her day goes according to plan. Still, the day has even more surprises in store for Wesley when she attends an intertribal powwow, where she learns some truths that arent surprising at all. Including the truth that she is just as brave?and as loved?as she could dream.
The Mona Lisa Vanishes
Published in 2023
A propulsive work of narrative nonfiction about how the Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre, how the robbery made the portrait the most famous artwork in the world?and how the painting by Leonardo da Vinci should never have existed at all. On a hot August day in Paris, just over a century ago, a desperate guard burst into the office of the director of the Louvre and shouted, La Joconde, cest partie! The Mona Lisa, shes gone! No one knew who was behind the heist. Was it an international gang of thieves? Was it an art-hungry American millionaire? Was it the young Spanish painter Pablo Picasso, who was about to remake the very art of painting? Travel back to an extraordinary period of revolutionary change: turn-of-the-century Paris. Walk its backstreets. Meet the infamous thieves?and detectives?of the era. And then slip back further in time and follow Leonardo da Vinci, painter of the Mona Lisa, through his dazzling, wondrously weird life. Discover the secret at the heart of the Mona Lisa?the most famous painting in the world should never have existed at all. Here is a middle-grade nonfiction, with black-and-white illustrations by Brett Helquist throughout, written at the pace of a thriller, shot through with stories of crime and celebrity, genius and beauty.
The Perfect Place
Published in 2024
At private school, Lucas compares his home life with the supposedly perfect lives of the other students.
National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Things That Go
Published in 2017
This charming reference book takes a closer look at the different ways people move from place to place. More than 100 colorful photos are paired with age-appropriate text that explains how cars, bicycles, rockets, and other modes of transportation work. Full color.
National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Weather
Published in 2017
"This...reference book introduces young children to every aspect of weather and answers the questions curious kids want to know! Always an important topic for young kids, they'll learn how all the various types of weather systems work, from droughts and deserts to snowflakes and blizzards. Stories are accompanied by 100 colorful photos that capture the awe and wonder of our natural world."--
Monkey Moon
Published in 2024
Monkey sees the moon at the bottom of a well and attempts to rescue it, only to discover that things are not always as they appear.
The Girl Who Figured It out
The Inspiring True Story of Wheelchair Athlete Minda Dentler Becoming an Ironman World Champion
Published in 2024
"The uplifting true story of Minda Dentler, the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the Ironman World Championship triathlon. Minda Dentler made history when she became the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the world's toughest triathlon, using only her arms to finish a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride, and 26.2 mile marathon. But the journey there wasn't easy. Minda was paralyzed as an infant in India after contracting polio, and was left in the care of an orphanage. After she was adopted by an American family and moved to Washington, she underwent surgeries to enable her to walk with leg braces and crutches. As she grew, she faced many challenges, but remained undeterred by her disability. Her decision to begin training and competingin triathlons was no different. Despite the obstacles and failures she experienced along the way, Minda's persistence and determination in the face of setbacks helped her to make sports history and inspire people around the world to rethink what's possible!"-- Provided by publisher.
Loaf the Cat Goes to the Powwow
Published in 2024
"A young boy goes to dance in his first powwow, and his curious cat follows him to see what all the excitement is about"-- Provided by publisher.
At the End of the Day
Published in 2024
"A little boy learns that there are a lot of good things to look forward to at the end of the day"-- Provided by publisher.
Our World
Italy
Published in 2023
Italian author and illustrator add this appealing board book about daily life in Italy to the Our World series for very young readers
Stella Endicott and the Anything-Is-Possible Poem
Tales from Deckawoo Drive, Volume Five
Published in 2021
Hope is the Thing with Feathers
Published in 2024
"Follow the story of a little bird who brings joy to everyone through his song. When a storm hits, the little bird's song is diminished, but he never gives up, and when the storm passes he is there to give joy again as people rebuild"-- Provided by publisher.
The Perilous Performance at Milkweed Meadow
Published in 2024
"A group of turkeys arrives in Milkweed Meadow planning to put on a dazzling stage performance, but Butternut the rabbit has learned that the play is not what the meadow animals are expecting--and she calls on her human friend, Thalia, to help her exposethe turkeys' plan and try to save the meadow"--Provided by publisher.
My Book of the Elements
A Fact-Filled Guide to the Periodic Table
Published in 2024
"Covering all the elements, from the unreactive to the radioactive, as well as key science topics, such as states of matter, this visual book is something that every young science enthusiast will want to own. Eye-catching images are featured alongside friendly illustrations, giving children plenty to take in and enjoy"-- Provided by publisher.
The Curious Why
Published in 2024
A magical friend called the Curious Why encourages children's imaginations to fly, as they consider "how, what, where and when?" in relation to the world around them.
Everything You Need to Know About Soccer!
Published in 2024
"This guide is a feast of soccer facts for fanatics ages 9-12, covering everything from the rules of the game to the top tournaments. Learn about historic ball games and the birth of soccer, get up to date on the laws of the game and the new technology that referees use to make vital decisions, and see what it takes to run a club and keep the players in top shape. You'll also find a chapter on all the international trophies and tournaments, including the FIFA Women's World Cup, Copa Amaerica, and the Olympic Games. This new edition includes updates to soccer's roll of honour and latest tournament winners, too"--
My Book of Horses and Ponies
A Fact-Filled Guide to Your Equine Friends
Published in 2024
"An exciting first guide to the magnificent world of horses. Learn all about horses, from how to care for them to how to ride one, in this informative children's guide to horse and pony care. Covering favorite breeds, from Shire horse to Shetland pony, what kit to use, and equestrian sports, this visual book is something that every young horse enthusiast aged 5-7 will want to own. Eye-catching images are featured alongside friendly illustrations,, giving children plenty to take in and enjoy. This informative horse book for children offers: Clear and accessible text on horse care and characteristics using annotations, friendly language, and a clear structure. Fact files on more than 20 breeds, with top-trump style comparisons and digestible information. An introduction to new and interesting information in this successful series for young learners."--
My Encyclopedia of Very Important Dinosaurs
Discover More Than 80 Prehistoric Creatures
Published in 2018
Easily accessible to young readers through a balance of striking images and conversational, age-appropriate text, this visually stunning dinosaur encyclopedia will tap into every child's natural curiosity and answer all their biggest questions about this amazing lost world. Full color.
National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of the Rain Forest
Published in 2018
This new title in the popular Little Kids First Big Book series offers an age-appropriate introduction to creatures that live in tropical rain forests. Includes more than 200 charming photos, fascinating facts, and a map of tropical rain forests around the world. Full color.
Little Kids First Big Book
Rocks, Minerals, and Shells
Published in 2021
Discover how rocks are formed, the three kinds of rocks, and the difference between rocks and minerals. Learn how rocks and minerals are used in art, architecture, industry, and science. Then journey to the oceans to explore seashells and the amazing animals that once inhabited them. Packed with more than 200 stunning photos, including closeups of each specimen, this colorful book showcases breathtaking natural sites such as the Giant's Causeway and human-built structures such as the Great Wall of China.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Very First Animal Encyclopedia
An Introduction to Animals, for Very Hungry Young Minds
Published in 2024
1,000 Amazing World Facts
Published in 2024
A treasury of facts about subjects ranging from animals and the human body to architecture and outer space combines infographics with such entries that examine the Moon's comparative size to Australia and the massive dimensions of a whale's heart.
Life Cycles
Everything from Start to Finish
Published in 2020
An introduction to the planet's life cycles reveals how all things in the universe are intricately linked and includes coverage of everything from the Earth's formation and the dinosaur era to the impact of water and weather on land masses and the climatechange that is complicating life today.
Extraordinary Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Life
Visual Encyclopedia
Published in 2022
"This book features fascinating information on all the major types of dinosaur as well as ancient fish, other prehistoric reptiles in the air or water, and early mammals. Dinosaur reconstructions and the latest fossil finds bring back to life the bone-crunching teeth of the Tyrannosaurus rex, the astonishingly large body of the Argentinosaurus, and the plane-sized wings of the soaring Hatzegopteryx. Each page reveals new facts from the latest paleontological research, including each animal's size, group,habitat, time period, diet, and fossil discovery"-- Adapted from Amazon.com
Star Wars
Complete Vehicles
Published in 2020
Presents detailed labeled drawings, with background text, of the various vehicles in the Star Wars movies.
A Treasure of Measures
Published in 2024
"This playful picture book introduces young readers to different units of measurement, then invites them to think of the many creative ways to quantify the meaningful moments in their lives. How do you measure the time it takes to read a good book? Sure,you can use units of time, like minutes or hours . . . but you can also use your very own measurements: how many times you laugh or cry, how many pages you turn, or how many times you ask to read it again. And measuring a rainfall could mean using decibels of sound . . . or how many people you see opening umbrellas. The possibilities are as limitless as your imagination!"-- Provided by publisher.
Lego Harry Potter Enciclopedia De Personajes
Con Una Minifigura Exclusiva De Lego Harry Potter
Published in 2024
Next Level
A Hymn in Gratitude for Neurodiversity
Published in 2024
"Told from the loving perspective of a mother of a child with autism, Next Level shows the full humanity of people who move through the world and communicate in their own unique, complete, and powerful way. Doyon's powerful love letter to her son invitesus to "level up" and see our shared humanity in new and limitless dimensions"-- Provided by publisher.
A Rose, a Bridge, and a Wild Black Horse
Published in 2024
A girl declares all the things she will do for her mother when she is all grown up, ending with the friend she will bring her mother to keep her company while she travels the world.
What's Hiding Under There?
Published in 2024
"Welcome to an enchanting world of elves, fairies and woodland creatures. Lift the flaps to discover what's hiding in the old tree, amongst the berries, in the toadstool, or under the leaves"-- Provided by publisher.
A Family Tree
Published in 2024
Chronicles the changes brought upon a beloved family tree that must be uprooted and planted on new land.
Sink or Swim
Sink or Swim - a Graphic Novel
Published in 2024
School is out for the summer, the pool is open, and new adventures with friends await, but twelve-year-old Max must deal with his anxiety issues.
Spy Ring
Published in 2024
"With codewords and secret signals perfected, best friends Rachel and Joon are ready to spend their summer practicing spycraft-especially if they can uncover secrets like the one Joon's parents have been keeping, that his family is about to move out of town. When eavesdropping leads them to a ring rumored to have belonged to Anna "Nancy" Smith Strong-according to local Long Island legend, the only female member of George Washington's famed Culper Spy Ring-they think they've hit the jackpot. Then they discover Nancy left a coded message in the ring! Decoding her message leads to another cryptic clue, and then another, and soon Rachel and Joon are racing to decipher a series of puzzles that must surely lead to hidden treasure! But can they solve the finalmystery before Joon's moving day? And just what did the centuries-old spy hide away-and why?"-- Provided by publisher.
Og Finds the Cog
Published in 2024
Og learns the value of teamwork as he builds a robot with Mog and Dog.
Vacation
Three-and-a-half Stories
Published in 2024
When friends and roommates Bat, Cat, and Rat decide to take a vacation, they have trouble agreeing on a destination until Rat finds the perfect solution.
Jerry, Let Me See the Moon!
Published in 2023
Things get squirrely when Jerry discovers that his new town is a sanctuary for were-creatures, humans who turn into animals when the moon is full.
I'll See You in Ijebu
Published in 2024
"A Catholic girl growing up in the bustling city of Lagos, Nigeria takes a trip to spend a week with her Muslim extended family in the countryside town of Ijebu to celebrate Eid al-Adha. Her days in Ijebu are filled with celebrations, traditions and special time connecting with family. Breathtaking illustration and poetic writing draws the reader into the sensory experience of celebrating Eid in Nigeria, while detailed endmatter includes information about Nigeria and Eid al-Adha, recipe for Nigerian puffpuff and more"-- Publisher from website.
Singing With Elephants
Published in 2023
A powerful novel in verse from Newbery and Pura Belpre Award-winning author Margarita Engle about the friendship between a young girl and the poet Gabriela Mistral that leads to healing and hope for both of them. Cuban-born eleven-year-old Oriol lives in Santa Barbara, California, where she struggles to belong. But most of the time thats okay, because she enjoys helping her parents care for the many injured animals at their veterinary clinic. Then Gabriela Mistral, the first Latin American winner of a Nobel Prize in Literature moves to town, and aspiring writer Oriol finds herself opening up. And when she discovers that someone is threatening the life of a baby elephant at her parents clinic, Oriol is determined to take action. As she begins to create a world of words for herself, Oriol learns it will take courage and strength to do what she thinks is right?even if it means keeping secrets from those she loves. A beautifully written, lyrically told story about the power of friendship?between generations, between humans and animals?and the potential of poetry to inspire action, justice, and acceptance. * "Replete with lovely, nearly magical imagery...Brilliant, joyful, and deeply moving." ?Kirkus, starred review * "Employing immersive free verse that conveys themes of compassion, friendship, justice, and vulnerability, Engle captures how inexplicable Oriols grief feels, encasing it in a powerful, charitable, and brave young voice." ?Publishers Weekly, starred review * "A novel written in verse that sings in your heart." ?Pura Belpre Award-winning author Marjorie Agosin.
National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Where
Published in 2020
"This ... reference book zeroes in on location, location, location. More than 200 colorful photos are paired with age-appropriate text featuring answers to questions like, 'Where [do koalas live?],' 'Where is the highest mountain?,' and 'Where was ice cream invented?'"
National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Why 2
Published in 2018
Following the bestseller "Little Kids First Big Book of Why, " this second entry features even more of the endless "Why?" questions preschoolers love to ask! This charming reference answers some of kids' most burning "Why?" questions and includes more than 200 colorful photos.
My Sister and Me
Published in 2024
"In this playfully illustrated picture book, an older sister narrates her childhood memories in a letter to her annoying little sister, depicting the push and pull and the special love that exist between them."-- Provided by publisher.
Ali the Great and the Dinosaur Mistake
Published in 2024
Second grader Ali Tahir considers himself to be a dinosaur expert, but on a class field trip to the natural history museum, Ali keeps getting his facts wrong, and is embarrassed in front of his friends and classmates.
Marya Khan and the Awesome Adventure Park
Published in 2024
Excited for spring break, third-graders Marya, Hanna, and Alexa plan their visit to Skye Adventure Park, determined to experience all the park has to offer, but when Marya becomes determined to beat Alexa on the park's obstacle course she loses sight of everything else the park has to offer.
A Galaxy of Whales
Published in 2024
Eleven-year-old Fern grapples with her father's death, a distant best friend, and a failing family business, but discovers an unexpected connection with neighbor Jasper as they collaborate on a photography contest and attempt to photograph an endangered pod of killer whales.
Mini Games to Make and Play
Published in 2024
"Looking to host a game night? Think mini! Craft a bitty bowling alley for marble bowling balls. Create a deck of petite playing cards. Then play your games with family and friends. Easy instructions and step photos will help you become a miniature game master. Tiny games are tons of fun!"-- Provided by publisher.
Windy Night with Wild Horses
Published in 2024
"Jack and Annie are whisked away to Mongolia to meet the near-extinct little horses and their caretakers, but can they help protect the last of the horses from predators?"-- Provided by publisher.
Who Was the First Man on the Moon?
Neil Armstrong
Published in 2021
"From his childhood experiments to his first encounters with flight, explore the steps Neil Armstrong took in order to become the first person to land on the moon. A story of calculated risk, perseverance, and earth-defying reward, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves in the life of the famous astronaut--brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-color illustrations that fly off the page"-- Provided by publisher.
Camp Prodigy
Published in 2024
"A heartwarming middle grade graphic novel following two nonbinary kids who navigate anxiety and identity all while having fun and forming friendships at their summer orchestra camp"-- Provided by publisher.
Baking Wonderland
A Mix and Match Cookbook for Kids!
Published in 2023
"This mix-and-match cookbook is for curious kids who love to laugh. It's the perfect first baking book for children to use their imaginations, learn new skills and take their baking adventures to out-of-this-world heights! Be our guest and explore this magical theme park full of the most scrumptious cookie, cupcake, donut and cake recipes. Mix and match them with our fabulous frostings, glazes, toppings, and milks to build countless combinations for your dream desserts"-- Provided by publisher.
A Darkening of Dragons
Published in 2022
Three unlikely heroes--Patch Brightwater, a boy in disgrace, Wren, a girl cursed to live as a rat, and Barver, a fire-breathing dracogriff--discover a deadly truth: the evil Piper of Hamelyn is on the loose! Can they stop him before he sparks the biggestbattle of them all?
A Thundering of Monsters
Published in 2024
Patch Brightwater, dracogriff Barver, and an army of Pipers find themselves stranded on a mysterious island while their shapeshifting friend Wren is held captive, but the three friends work to reunite and prevent the Piper of Hamelyn from achieving immortality and thwart a sinister plot
A Vanishing of Griffins
Published in 2023
Having upset the Hamelyn Piper's dastardly plan to build an army through songs of mind control, thirteen-year-old Piper, Patch Brightwater and his companions Wren and Barver seek the aid of old friends, legendary heroes, and a near-dead sorcerer to help foil the escaped villain's next sinister plot.
Anatomicum
Welcome to the Museum
Published in 2020
"Welcome to a museum that is always open to explore. Inside these pages you&;ll get a peek at the workings of the major systems of the human body, from the minute muscles used to convey emotion to precise workings of the human brain"-- Provided by publisher.
Big Nate
What's a Little Noogie Between Friends?
Published in 2017
Nate counts on his friends Teddy, Francis, and Chad to cheer him up when things don't go his way, including when his soccer team loses to a team with a sixty-game winless streak and his crush suddenly moves across the country.
Sandcastles Are Forever
Published in 2024
Best friends Cora and Shelly, who build sandcastles every day on the shore, confront the challenge of Shelly moving to the city.
The Dinosaur in the Garden
Published in 2024
"After waiting millions of years, a T Rex thinks a curious girl might just find the clues he left behind, making his story part of hers"-- Provided by publisher.
Brandon and the Baby
Published in 2024
"Brandon uses his special blanket to help him adapt to a family dynamic changed by the arrival of his new baby brother"-- Provided by publisher.
Come Closer, Tatita
Published in 2024
"This moving tale introduces the youngest picture book audience to a girl who misses her grandmother-whom she calls Tata or Tatita, as is traditional in many Spanish-speaking cultures-and yearns to spend time with her. But Tatita is not here any more. The spare, striking illustrations make it ambiguous whether the girl misses her tata because she lives in a faraway place, is ill, or has passed on. Yet this gorgeous, deceptively simple book's ending makes it clear that no matter what, your tatita lives in your heart, and you can always hold her in your memory"-- Provided by publisher.
The Fire, the Water, and Maudie McGinn
Published in 2023
From the acclaimed author of The Someday Birds, this contemporary middle grade novel follows neurodivergent Maudie during a remarkable summer with her dad?full of surfing lessons and new friends?that might give her the courage to share the terrible secret about life with her mom. Maudie McGinn lives for the summers she spends in California with her dad, but this year, shes shouldering the weight of a big secret, one that her mom warned her never to tell. As much as Maudie wants to confide in her dad, shes scared to. When a wildfire strikes, Maudie and her dad are forced to evacuate his cabin in the woods. They head to the small beach town where her dad grew up. Every morning, from their camper, Maudie can see surfers bobbing in the water. Maudie quickly realizes she wants to learn, but how could she ever be brave or cool enough to surf? As Maudie navigates unfamiliar waters, she makes new friends, and her autism no longer feels like a big deal. But her secret is still threatening to sink her. Will Maudie be able to reveal the awful truth about life with her mom and stepdad before the summer is over?.
My Best Friend's Bangles
Published in 2024
Two friends experience jealousy for the first time when one of them is gifted a set of bangles from her mother.
Planetarium
Welcome to the Museum
Published in 2019
Readers are invited to step inside the pages of this beautiful book to discover galleries that cover all aspects of outer space, from the sun and solar system to the Milky Way and the universe beyond. Full color.
Jo Jo Makoons
Snow Day
Published in 2023
In this third book in the acclaimed chapter book series written by author Dawn Quigley (Ojibwe) and illustrated by artist Tara Audibert (Wolastoqey), Jo Jo helps her family and friends and fosters a sense of community by organizing a community-wide winter Olympics. Oh, snow day, snow day, what a very fun no-school day! Jo Jo Makoons has noticed that the family members she loves most?Mama, Kokum, and even her cat, Mimi?all have their own ways of being healthy. So when Teacher says that their class will be learning about healthy habits, Jo Jo is ready to be neighborly by helping everyone around her be healthy too. After a snowstorm shuts down her Ojibwe reservation, Jo Jo uses her big imagination and big personality to help both Elders and classmates alike. Because after all, being healthy means being together! With her signature heart and hilarity, in this third book in her chapter book series, Jo Jo Makoons shows care for her Ojibwe community as only this vibrant young girl can. The first book in this acclaimed chapter book series was an American Indian Youth Literature Award Honor Book; a best book of the year from Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, American Indians in Children's Literature, and the Chicago Public Library; a Charlotte Huck Award Honor Book; and a Cooperative Children's Book Center CCBC Choices selection. This title is published under the Heartdrum imprint, which is dedicated to publishing books by contemporary Indigenous authors and illustrators.
From My Head to My Toes
Published in 2024
The activist and Olympic gold medalist gently talks about consent and bodily autonomy in a positive, celebratory way, giving kids, as well as adults, the tools to have these essential conversations at a formative age.
Juneberry Blue
Published in 2024
On Test Day eleven-year-old Andie Jennings excepts to inherit a matrilineal gift and use it to bring her dad home, but instead of the family talent, but instead discovers an unexpected ability to communicate with ghosts at the town's shuttered Juneberry Blue factory, potentially providing what Morning Glory and her family need.
Heatwave
Published in 2024
An almost unbearably hot day of one hundred degrees is transformed as raindrops fall one by one, culminating in a downpour.
Puzzleheart
Published in 2024
When nonbinary twelve-year-old Perigee tries to reunite their dad with his estranged mother, they end up facing off against their grandmother's mysterious sentient "puzzle house," which has a dangerous agenda all its own.
What Chefs Need to Know
Published in 2024
"Chefs need to have the expert knowledge, skills, and tools to feed the foodies of the world. The Career Expert Files series covers professionals who are experts in their fields. These career experts know things we never thought they'd need to know, but we're glad they do"-- Provided by publisher.
Then and Now
Discover the Secrets and Science Behind Medieval Machines, Jet Packs, Movie Magic, and Everything in Between
Published in 2018
Marley's Pride
Published in 2024
"Marley is a little nonbinary kid with big anxieties. Crowds? Pass. Loud noises? No, thanks. When their Zaza is up for an award at Pride, they want to go to the parade for the first time with their beloved grandparent. But can Marley overcome their fears?Highlighting the joyful experiences of a queer family of color finding community at Pride, this story features endmatter about the history of Pride, a glossary of LGBTQ+ terms, and a list of resources"-- Provided by publisher.
Running In Flip Flops From the End Of the World
Published in 2024
A hilarious middle-grade from justin a. reynolds that asks: What happens when five unsupervised kids face the apocalypse under outrageously silly circumstances? When twelve-year-old Eddie Gordon Holloway and his friends are left home from Beach Bash, aka the greatest party of the year, only to realize that everyone in town has disappeared without a trace, they do what any smart, responsible kids would do . . . have the best day ever! No parental supervision sounds fun for a while, but forever is a long time. And soon the gang starts to notice strange things happening around town, and theyre only getting stranger. They have to figure out what happened to their families. It seems like getting to the beach will answer all their questions . . . but the only problem is that some mysterious force seems determined to prevent them from making it there. Eddie knows that this is a clear sign -- obviously they should be focused on having as much fun as possible for as long as possible. But everyone deals with the fear differently, and soon the friendships begin to fracture. Can Eddie find a way to get all his friends on the same page? And will they ever make it to the beach?.
Lonely Planet Kids the Dinosaur Book
Published in 2021
Travel across the world and back in time to meet the incredible creatures that once stalked our planet, including dinosaurs, flying reptiles and marine monsters. From T. Rexes to pterosaurs, you'll find it here. Each dinosaur gets its own page or spread, illustrated with a mixture of original artwork and photos, and filled with fascinating facts.
Game over
Published in 2022
When a glitch inside HIVE, the world's most popular virtual reality game, traps everyone inside, it's up to Kara and her friends to beat HIVE at its own game, delving deeper into the game than anyone has gone before.
A Day at the Beach with The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Published in 2024
The Very Hungry Caterpillar discovers fun things to do at the beach including playing with beach toys, collecting seashells, and splashing in the water.
Bubble Gum Bison Needs a Bath
Published in 2024
Bubble Gum Bison tries to avoid taking a bath but ends up needing one after a messy adventure, only to discover there is no water due to her brother Blue Bison's accidental damage to the water tank.
Bubble Gum Bison Needs a Bath
Published in 2024
Bubble Gum Bison tries to avoid taking a bath but ends up needing one after a messy adventure, only to discover there is no water due to her brother Blue Bison's accidental damage to the water tank.
Insha'allah, No, Maybe So
Published in 2024
"Ranya gets frustrated when her mom just says "Insha'allah" whenever Ranya asks for something, but as the two talk, both Ranya and mom realize Insha'allah means so much more"-- Provided by publisher.
The Children's Book of Wildlife Watching
Tips for Spotting Nature Outdoors
Published in 2024
A wildlife expert and TV personality presents this entertaining yet educational introduction to animal conservation and protection that teaches children about the challenges animals face and what we can do to help and features fun craft activities to attract outdoor friends.
Archie Celebrates an Indian Wedding
Published in 2024
"Archie's Poppy Uncle is marrying Emma's Aunt Julie, and Archie is asked to look after Emma, who has never been to an Indian wedding"-- Provided by publisher.
Fairytale Puppy Picnic
Published in 2024
Priya plans a fairy-tale-themed party for her friend's rescue puppy, which will raise money to help African wild dogs--but with five invited dogs the party is likely to be chaotic.
Ultraviolet
Published in 2024
Sometimes life explodes in technicolor. In the spirit of Judy Blume, award-winning author Aida Salazar tells it like it is about puberty, hormones, and first love in this hilarious, heartwarming, and highly relatable coming-of-age story. Perfect for fans of Jason Reynolds, Kwame Alexander, and Adib Khorram. * "StunningA story that sings to the soul." Kirkus Reviews, starred review "This important and intensely relatable tale perfectly captures the angst of growing up. A true gift to maturing tweens everywhere." Ernesto Cisneros, Pura Belpr award-winning author of Efrn Divided For Elio Solis, eighth grade fizzes with changeHis body teeming with hormones. His feelings that flow like lava. His relationship with Pops, whos always telling him to man up, the Solis way. And especially Camelia, his first girlfriend. But then, betrayal and heartbreak send Elio spiraling toward revenge, a fight to prove his manhood, and defend Camelias honor. He doesnt anticipate the dire consequencesor that Camelias not looking for a savior. Hilarious, heartwarming, and highly relatable, Ultraviolet digs deep into themes of consent, puberty, masculinity, and the emotional lives of boys, as it challenges stereotypes and offers another way to be in the world.
Save The...pandas
Published in 2024
With this book, readers can become panda experts as they learn fun panda facts and how they can help save these creatures from extinction who have rolled and munched their way into readers' hearts.
The Tournament
Published in 2024
Jett Warner receives a coveted invitation to the Southwest Regional Minecraft Tournament, but with unpredictable rules and the sudden need for a partner, he reluctantly teams up with his father, and the duo will need to work as a team in order to win.
This is Not a Cholent
Published in 2024
Amira is nervous about how different her and her Nona's Iraqi cholent is from the other entries in the "Best Cholent Competition Down Under," but gains confidence once the judges taste it.
Bibsy Cross and the Bad Apple
Published in 2024
Precocious eight-year-old Bibsy navigates a relationship with a teacher who thinks she talks too much.
Bibsy Cross and the Bike-a-thon
Published in 2024
When precocious eight-year-old Bisby's library hosts a bike-a-thon to raise money to buy books, she is determined to win the fundraiser.
Zoom! Zoom!
Published in 2024
"Zoom! Zoom! All cars want to race! Who will win first place?"-- Provided by publisher.
Leafy Landmarks
Travels with Trees
Published in 2024
"Through a variety of poetic forms, readers journey across the continental United States to visit 14 historic tree sites. Trees include the Emancipation Oak in Virginia to the Methuselah tree in California. Facts cover geography, history, and nature"-- Provided by publisher.
A Sundae with Everything on It
Published in 2024
A boy and his inventor mother embark on a journey to other universes in pursuit of the perfect ice cream sundae, with everything on it.
Teamwork on the Soccer Field
And Other Soccer Skills
Published in 2021
"Winning is fun, but it takes more than winning to be a real superstar. Today's soccer superstars know it takes talent, skill, and teamwork on and off the field. This Sports Illustrated Kids title combines fast-paced action, famous plays, and SEL skills to show what sets your favorite athletes and teams apart"--
Little Bit Super, A
Published in 2024
In these hilarious stories by some of the top authors of middle grade fiction today, each young character is coping with a minor superpower?while also discovering their power to change themselves and their community, find their voice, and celebrate what makes them unique. The kids in these humorous short stories each have a minor superpower theyre learning to live with. One can shape-shift?but only part of her body, and only on Mondays. Another can always tell whether an avocado is perfectly ripe. One can even hear the thoughts of the animals in the pet store! But what these stories are really about is their young protagonists ?owning? a power that contributes to their individuality, that allows them to find their place in the world, that shows them a potential they might not have imagined. Because if you really think about it, we all have something special and unique about ourselves that makes us a little bit super. We all have the power to change as an individual, to change our communities for the better, to have a voice and to speak up. These playful, thought-provoking tales from some of todays top middle grade authors prompt readers to consider what their own superpower might be, and how they can use it. Written by Pablo Cartaya, Nikki Grimes, Leah Henderson, Jarrett Krosoczka, Remy Lai, Kyle Lukoff, Meg Medina, Daniel Nayeri, Linda Sue Park, Mitali Perkins, Pam Munoz Ryan, Gary D. Schmidt, Brian Young, and Ibi Zoboi; coedited by Leah Henderson and Gary D. Schmidt.
Who Was the Girl Warrior of France?
Joan of Arc
Published in 2021
"Follow Joan of Arc on her journey to convince the Dauphin to let her lead the French army in the Battle of Orleans and win the Hundred Years' War. A story of faith, courage, and determination, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves in the life of the teenage French heroine--brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-color illustrations that jump off the page"-- Provided by publisher.
Ratty
Published in 2024
A twelve-year-old boy who transformed into a rat at birth seeks to undo his family's curse at their abandoned estate where he forms an unlikely friendship with a girl who loathes rodents.
Poppy's Family Patterns
Published in 2024
Poppy is upset when her toy bunny's dress tears, but her resourceful mom introduces her to a trunk filled with fabric scraps, each with a unique family story, and together they create something special.
Nate the Great and the Star-Spangled Parrot
Published in 2024
Nate the Great and his dog Sludge are on the case to find Pip's drone parrot in time for the Fourth of July picnic performance.
Emily's Cupcake Magic!
Published in 2024
Cupcake Club founder Katie Brown's stepsister Emily enters a baking contest at her new school and discovers her own way to bake.
Natalie's Double Trouble
Published in 2024
Natalie navigates responsibility and jealousy when she overcommits the Mini Cupcake Club leaving her twin sister Stephanie to save the day.
Mango Memories
Published in 2024
"Every summer, the branches of a little girl's favorite tree droops heavy with mangoes. And this year, she is finally old enough to help her family harvest them. Her brother shares a memory about his first time mango picking: his father holding him steady as he reached high above for the fruit. But when the girl climbs the tree, she becomes too dizzy. Then her grandma shares a mango memory: learning, many years ago, to toss a stone that knocked the fruit from the branches. But when the girl throws her stone, she keeps missing. How can this little heroine create her own mango memory if she can't even pick a mango?"--Provided by publisher.
All Together Now!
All Together Now!
Published in 2024
While at their first year at Band Camp, bunkmates Cordelia the accordion, Trey the triangle, Kaylee the ukulele and Zook the kazoo must learn to be in tune with each other as they explore the wonders and challenges of camp.
Presidential Elections and Other Cool Facts
Understanding How Our Country Picks Its President
Published in 2024
"Presidential Elections and Other Cool Facts is an easy-to-read guide that explains the step-by-step process of how a president gets elected in the United States. It uses simple language to answer complex questions like: Who can run? Who can vote? What isthe electoral college? and is packed with fascinating facts about previous presidents, notable candidates, and remarkable elections in history. Includes sections like: The Rules for Electing the President Why Is There Electoral College? Third-Party Candidates What If Something Happens to the President?"-- Provided by publisher.
City Of Wishes
Published in 2024
From three-time Newbery honor recipient Christina Soontornvat comes a compelling new young middle grade fantasy series for readers who love stories about animals, magic, and kids like them embracing their power to change the world. During the New Year break, Plum and her friends travel to fancy, fashionable Nakhon City. There they'll stay with Sam and his mother, the powerful Lady Ubon. At first, Plum is dazzled by how big and exciting Nakhon City is. She's never experienced anything like it! But under the glittering surface, secrets lurk. A storm is brewing, and Plum will have to harness all of her growing powers to survive it.
Into the Shadow Mist
Published in 2023
Plum and her friends are traveling to the misty Bokati Island. There they will study with the mysterious Guardian Master Em, who is the keeper of the ancient forest there. The field trip comes just in time for Plum, who still cant figure out why shes so different from the other Novices on Lotus Island. At first, Plum doesnt know what to make of this quiet and sometimes gloomy place. But it doesn't take long to discover that Bokati is brimming with an incredible array of fascinating animals and plants. When an unseen force begins to destroy the trees, putting the entire ecosystem at risk, Plum and her classmates must spring into action. Plum is determined to help, even though she's hiding secrets about her own Guardian powers from even her closest friends.
Who is the Man in the Air?
Michael Jordan
Published in 2022
"Explore the relentless grit of Michael Jordan, as he powers through a mysterious illness in Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals against the Utah Jazz, infamously known as the Flu Game. A story of athleticism, willpower, and triumph, this graphic novel invitesreaders to immerse themselves into the unyielding drive of one of the greatest basketball players of all time--brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-color illustrations that jump off the page"-- Provided by publisher.
Rowan Hood, Outlaw Girl of Sherwood Forest
Outlaw Girl of Sherwood Forest
Published in 2002
In her quest to connect with Robin Hood, the father she has never met, thirteen-year-old Rosemary disguises herself as a boy, befriends a half-wolf, half-dog, a runaway princess, and an overgrown boy whose singing is hypnotic, and makes peace with her elfin heritage.
Always Your Stepdad
Published in 2024
A celebration of the special bond between a stepfather and his stepchild.
The Things We Miss
Published in 2024
When twelve-year old J.P. discovers a magical treehouse that sends her three days forward in time, she uses the portal to skip all the worst parts of middle school, despite the consequences.
Dodo Dodgeball
Published in 2024
While the ducks and dodos play dodgeball, Chick sits nearby reading her book.
Flight of the Quetzalcoatlus
Published in 2024
"Meet Jamie, a member of the Dinosaur Club...Jamie has just moved to Ammonite Bay, a stretch of coastline famous for its fossils. He is busy exploring when he discovers some dinosaur footprints and is transported back to the time of the dinosaurs! It sounds like Jamie needs some help from the Dinosaur Club when he comes across a massive pterosaur called Quetzalcoatlus, the largest animal in history ever to fly"-- Provided by publisher.
Ruby's Tools for Making Friends
Published in 2024
Ruby the fox uses tools to overcome her social anxiety during a class project at her new school.
Anatomy of Lost Things
Published in 2024
Fearing her mother may leave again, eleven-year-old Tilly Gubbers tries to locate the amber necklace her mother gifted her and joins two others, Leon and Nell, in their own quests for objects that hold deeper significance.
Rocks and Minerals
All the Latest Facts from the Field
Published in 2019
"Information about rocks and minerals for children"-- Provided by publisher.
National Geographic Kids. All the Robotic Photos, Facts, and Fun !
Everything Robotics :
Published in 2016
The Noisy Puddle
A Vernal Pool Through the Seasons
Published in 2024
This immersive introduction to a vernal pool - an ever-changing puddle habitat - encourages young naturalists and future water stewards to listen, watch and witness the seasonal changes of this "now-you-see-me, now-you-don't" wetland wonder and its inhabitants.
Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston
Published in 2024
In a magical medieval world filled with dragons, shape-shifters, and witches, a twelve-year-old nonbinary hopeful knight battles for the heart of their kingdom. A thrilling middle-grade series opener that explores identity and gender amid sword fights and magic, and proves anyone can be a hero. ?These heroes come in all shapes and skills?I cheered for them throughout their exciting journey.?#1 New York Times bestselling author Tamora Pierce When their ex-hero dad is summoned back to the royal capital of Helston to train a hopeless crown prince, Callie lunges at the opportunity to finally prove themself worthy to the kingdoms "great and powerful." Except the intolerant great and powerful look at nonbinary Callie and only see girl. But Callie has always known exactly what they want to be, and theyre not about to let anything stand in their way. Trapped in Helstons rigid hierarchy where girls learn magic and boys train as knights, Callie discovers they arent alone?theres Elowen, the chancellors brilliant daughter, whose unparalleled power is being stifled; Edwyn, Elowens twin brother desperate to win his fathers approval; and Willow, the crown prince who was never meant to be king. In this start to an epic series packed with action, humor, and heart, Callie and their new friends quickly find themselves embedded in an ancient war?and their only hope to defeat the threats outside the kingdom lies in first defeating the bigotry within. "Everything you could possibly want from a middle grade fantasy."?The Nerd Daily.
¿Quiaen Es Bad Bunny?
Published in 2024
"Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martainez Ocasio, is one of today's most popular artists. He made his start posting his music on SoundCloud, and in 2016, his song "Diles" got him signed to a major record label. Since then, Bad Bunny has performed at Coachella and collaborated with superstars like Cardi B, J Balvin, and Drake. Breaking language barriers, Bad Bunny is now one of the top streamed artists internationally on Spotify. Bad Bunny is just getting started with his music takeover, having won three Grammys and ten Billboard Music Awards. Not only that, Bad Bunny is heavily involved in activism spaces and even wrestles professionally! Learn more about Bad Bunny and his diverse career in this illustrated biography for young readers"-- Provided by publisher.
Warrior Girl
Published in 2024
An insightful novel in verse about the joys and struggles of a Chicana girl who is a warrior for her name, her history, and her right to choose what she celebrates in life. Celina and her family are bilingual and follow both Mexican and American traditions. Celina revels in her Mexican heritage, but once she starts school it feels like the world wants her to erase that part of her identity. Fortunately, shes got an army of family and three fabulous new friends behind her to fight the ignorance. But its her Gramma whos her biggest inspiration, encouraging Celina to build a shield of joy around herself. Because when youre celebrating, when you find a reason to sing or dance or paint or play or laugh or write, they havent taken everything away from you. Of course, its not possible to stay in celebration mode when things get dire ?like when her dads deported and a pandemic hits? but if there is anything Celinas sure of, its that shell always live up to her last name: Guerrera ?woman warrior? and that she will use her voice and writing talents to show the world its a more beautiful place because people like her are in it.
The City Beyond the Sea
Published in 2024
Eager to rescue her mother and the missing Botanists, Daisy's next adventure finds her at sea in search of the lost city of Iffenwild, where green magic runs deep.