Children & Teen Non-Fiction Books

Book SynopsisThe Princess Diaries series by Meg Cabot continues to be phenomenally successful many years since its first publication. After topping the US and UK bestseller lists for weeks and winning several awards, Meg was crowned the 'reigning grande dame of teenage chick lit' by The New York Times Book Review. Two films produced by Disney based on the series have been hugely popular throughout the world.Meg Cabot has written many books for children, teenagers and adults, including the bestselling Abandon series, the All-American Girl books, Teen Idol, Avalon High and The Mediator series.Meg Cabot (her last name rhymes with habit, as in 'her books can be habit forming') currently lives in Key West, Florida, with her husband and various cats.

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Book SynopsisCheer on Noah and his team in Kieran Crowley's The Mighty Dynamo. Filled with footy, fun and friendship, it's an hilarious story perfect for young football fans.Noah longs to be a professional footballer - and playing in the Schools' World Cup qualifiers might be just what he needs to get scouted. But when he's banned from his school team for something he didn't do, all his dreams are in doubt.Determined to live up to his Mighty Dynamo nickname, Noah must find his own way to enter the contest - no matter what it takes! With best friend Stevie on tactics, and the skills of some unlikely new teammates, he's soon ready to take on the world - just as long as no one plays foul . . .Trade ReviewFootball fans will love! * Irish Independent *[A] compelling reading for sports fans... * Cork Evening Echo *This book has it all: laugh-out-loud moments, lump-in-throat moments, an exciting storyline, and great characters you genuinely care about. Readers will find themselves cheering on Noah and his team, right to the exciting finale. One of the best of 2016 so far. -- BookTrust * BookTrust Reviews *This super book brings together so many elements, and they all blend superbly in a hilarious story - there's football (of course), there's friendship and there's plenty of fun. A great story to encourage boys and sports fans to read. * Parents in Touch *

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Book SynopsisBold, colourful phonics comics with kid-friendly characters and subjects they’d choose for themselves.

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Book SynopsisBold, colourful phonics comics with kid-friendly characters and subjects they’d choose for themselves.

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Book SynopsisBright, simple art, charming rhymed text and an adorable black cat finger puppet!

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Book SynopsisThe Golden Gate Bridge, beloved landmark and symbol of San Francisco, finally gets a gorgeous picture book that tells the thrilling story of how it was built!Written by National Book Award finalist and Sibert Medal winner Elizabeth Partridge.Across a treacherous strait where deep ocean waters rip back and forth with the tides, and during the depths of the Great Depression, daring teams of engineers and builders set out to make something many thought impossible. Begun in 1933 and officially opened on May 27, 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge and its awe-inspiring and groundbreaking construction are truly a testament to the power of hope and perseverance. Told from the point of view of the lighthouse keeper?s kids, who watch in fascination as the trucks and crews arrive and steel towers coated in heavy red paint begin to rise above the tempestuous water, Golden Gate shares a thrilling visual perspective on each stage of the breathtaking project. Young readers can look and learn as each turn of the page reveals dazzling, color-soaked artwork paired with text that blends factual details into the narrators? keen observations. By the final spread, where fireworks explode in celebration over the mighty bridge, the tale is complete?not only of an astonishing feat of engineering but of the potential of human ingenuity to defy the odds and make the impossible possible.EXTRAORDINARY NONFICTION BOOK FOR KIDS: Painstaking research went into the writing and illustrating of this story, making it an outstanding resource for learning about an American engineering marvel. The author?s afterword summarizes key facts and offers a powerful reminder of why the Golden Gate is beloved around the world as one of the most beautiful and inspiring bridges ever built. AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR: Elizabeth Partridge is the acclaimed author of many books for young and young adult readers, including Seen and Unseen, Parks for the People, and Marching for Freedom, as well as biographies of Dorothea Lange, Woody Guthrie, and John Lennon. Her books have received multiple honors, including the Robert F. Sibert Medal, National Book Award finalist, Boston Globe-Horn Book Award, Los Angeles Times Book Prize, a Michael L. Printz Honor, and the Jane Addams Children''s Book Award. GREAT GIFT: For visitors to the foggy City by the Bay and those who live close to the scenic Golden Gate, this stunning picture book makes a perfect keepsake and tribute to California?s most recognizable landmark. FUN CALIFORNIA HISTORY: A fascinating slice of California history comes alive with detail and drama that will captivate kids of all ages!Perfect for: San Francisco Bay Area locals and visitors Fans of the Golden Gate Bridge Teachers and librarians looking for a nonfiction picture book that teaches history and STEM topics Parents, grandparents, and caregivers seeking engaging nonfiction children?s books Anyone who has left their heart in San Francisco

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Book SynopsisA joyfully illustrated picture book biography of Rube Goldberg for STEM-loving children and the many people who enjoy doing simple tasks the hard way.

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Book SynopsisKevin has a bad attitude. He has a real knack for rubbing people the wrong way. And he''s even figured out a secret way to do it with poems. But what happens when the tables are turned and he is the one getting picked on? Using elements of subversive found poetry, Rhyme Schemer is an accessible novel in verse that is both touching and hilarious, and will inspire voracious and reluctant readers alike. It is a celebration of the power of words and their ability to transform lives.

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Book SynopsisWinner of the Robert F. Sibert Informational Book MedalWinner of the BolognaRagazzi Award for PhotographyNamed a Best Book of the Year by Booklist, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, New York Public Library, Chicago Public Library, and others. ? This arresting work brings history to vivid life. Kirkus Reviews, starred review? [An] exquisitely crafted, fiercely provocative work of nonfiction. BCCB, starred reviewIngeniously designed. The New York TimesThis important work of nonfiction features powerful images of the Japanese American incarceration captured by three photographersDorothea Lange, Toyo Miyatake, and Ansel Adamsalong with firsthand accounts of this grave moment in history. Three months after Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, US President Franklin D. Roosevelt ordered the incarceration of all Japanese and Japanese Americans living on the West Coast of the United States. Families, teachers, farm workersall were ordered to leave behind their homes, their businesses, aTrade Review★ “This arresting work brings history to vivid life.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★ “[An] exquisitely crafted, fiercely provocative work of nonfiction.” —BCCB, starred review “Ingeniously designed.” —The New York Times

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Book SynopsisA touching tale of a grandmother and her granddaughter exploring and cherishing the natural world.Words, the woods, and the world illuminate this quest to save the most important pieces of our language—by saving the very things they stand for.When Mimi finds out her favorite words—simple words, like apricot, blackberry, buttercup—are disappearing from the English language, she elects her granddaughter Brook as their Keeper. And did you know? The only way to save words is to know them. • With its focus on the power of language and social change, The Keeper of Wild Words is ideal for educators and librarians as well as young readers.• For any child who longs to get outside and learn more about nature and the environment• A loving portrait of the special relationship that grandparents have with their grandchildrenFor children who love such books as Outside Your Window: A First Book of Nature, And Then It''s Spring, and Finding Wild.Brooke Smith is a poet and children''s book author. She lives in Bend, Oregon, at the end of a long cinder lane. Brooke writes daily from her studio, looking at the meadow and many of the wild words she cherishes. Madeline Kloepper is a Canadian artist with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and Major in Illustration from Emily Carr University of Art and Design. Her work is influenced by childhood, nostalgia, and the relationships we forge with nature. She lives in Prince George, British Columbia.

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Book SynopsisA 2023 Good Housekeeping Kids Book Award WinnerA Science Friday 2023 Best Book PickAKirkus ReviewsBest Picture Book of 2023A School Library JournalBest Book of 20232024 NCTE Orbis Pictus Honor BookFour Starred Reviews!A poetic picture book celebrating the life and scientific discoveries of the groundbreaking astronomer Cecilia Payne!Astronomer and astrophysicist Cecilia Payne was the first person to discover what burns at the heart of stars. But she didn''t start out as the groundbreaking scientist she would eventually become. She started out as a girl full of curiosity, hoping one day to unlock the mysteries of the universe.With lyrical, evocative text by Kirsten W. Larson and extraordinary illustrations by award-winning illustrator Katherine Roy, this moving biography powerfully parallels the kindling of Cecilia Payne''s own curiosity and her scientific career with the process of a star''s birth, from mere possibility in an expanse of space to an eventual, breathtaking explosion of light.WOMEN IN STEM CAN CHANGE HISTORY: With women making up less than 30 percent of the science and engineering workforce, supporting young girls who are interested in STEM fields is more important than ever! This picture book tells the story of Cecilia Payne, a trailblazing female astronomer and role model for young girls to relate to and see themselves in, from even the youngest age.LOOK TO THE STARS: Any reader or stargazer who feels dazzled by the striking night sky will be enchanted by this true story of discovery and invention, as Cecilia''s contributions to science prompt us to wonder: What else is out there?BEAUTIFUL, INSPIRING GIFT: With compelling visual storytelling and an inspiring role model for aspiring astronomers, scientists, and engineers (and for young girls in particular), this stellar biography makes a great choice for any giving moment, from birthdays to celebrations to the holidays.Perfect for: Parents, teachers, and librarians looking to instill curiosity and encourage scientific exploration Lovers of astronomy, stargazing, space travel, and outer space Anyone seeking narrative nonfiction and biography books about women in STEM for the classroom or choice reading Gift-givers looking for a unique true story to delight and inspire girls and boys Fans of Hidden Figures, Rad American Women A-Z, and I Am Malala

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Book SynopsisHow does a kid grow up to become a scientist? This enthralling nonfiction picture book from New York Times bestselling author Kate Messner explores the unexpected beginnings behind some of the most fascinating discoveries in scientific history.Before the world’s great scientists were scientists, they were, in fact, doing all the things kids do:   Taking things apart, putting things together, gazing up at the night sky, drawing, imagining, building, and exploring.   Things that scientists do, too.   This book of unexpected beginnings powerfully shows that the great scientists of the future could be practically anyone . . . including you. Written by Kate Messner, bestselling author of the acclaimed Over and Under nature book series and more than fifty books for young readers, and beautifully illustrated by Julia Kuo, this is a book to gift to any curious k

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Book SynopsisA lyrical and heartwarming celebration of a mother''s love for her children by the award-winning author of Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns.In this moving picture book, author Hena Khan shares her wishes for her children: Inshallah you find wonder in birds as they fly. Inshallah you are loved, like the moon loves the sky. With vibrant illustrations and prose inspired by the Quran, this charming picture book is a heartfelt and universal celebration of a parent''s unconditional love. • A reassuring bedtime read-aloud for mothers and their children.• A perfect book for sharing Muslim family traditions and for families teaching diversity and religious acceptance.• Hena Khan''s books have been widely acclaimed, winning awards and honors from the ALA, Parent''s Choice, and many others.For families who have read and loved Under My Hijab, Yo Soy Muslim, and Mommy''s Khimar.A sweet

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Book SynopsisCharlie and Mouse are stirring up some magic! Join the fun in this latest edition in the Geisel Award–winning series.Every day is magic with Charlie and Mouse! In this latest continuation of the Charlie & Mouse early chapter book series, the two brothers are mixing up a magical potion—with sweet and surprising results. In Charlie & Mouse Are Magic the brothers also dance in the rain, bring some animals to dinner, and make wishes come true!SIBLINGS ARE THE BEST: The Charlie & Mouse books show a sibling friendship that is kind and cooperative as well as full of humor, imagination, and play.IDEAL FOR READERS READY FOR SHORT CHAPTERS: Each chapter in this book is a new adventure as Charlie and Mouse engage in imaginative play with Mom, Dad, and each other. An ideal and accessible transition for readers who are just moving into chapter books.HUMOR WITH HEART: The Charlie & Mouse books offer a picture of family life t

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Book SynopsisA humorous and inclusive rhyming text celebrating all kinds of bears and exploring opposites along the way. A jam-packed celebration of bearsfrom big and small and fast and slow to young and old and messy and neat. Every bear is welcome at the Jamboreeblack bears, white bears, polka-dotted bright bears!

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Book SynopsisWhy is there life on earth? How did Saturn get its rings? Which planet is biggest, which one's hottest and which has a cloud named Scooter? This book takes you on a trip into outer space to learn about the asteroid belt, Martian volcanoes, dwarf planets and other facts about our universe.

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Book SynopsisThis illustrated picture book tells the story of how the hot-air balloon came to be and the three animals who became its very first passengers.Trade Review“Designer Henry's authorial debut explores the 18th-century invention of the hot air balloon. Joseph-Michel Montgolfier, a Frenchman, had always found the mechanics of the world fascinating. One day, some of his papers drifted into his fireplace, and to his surprise, he noticed that the smaller pieces were rising above the flames. He realized that if the gas released by the fire had the ability to lift paper, it might be able to carry other things as well. He set about testing his hypothesis, and, with his brother Jacques-Étienne, he crafted ‘the world's first flying machine’: a hot air balloon they called an ‘aerostat.’ When Louis XVI got wind of their invention, he requested a demonstration, and the brothers set about planning, fitting the outside of their balloon with ornamentations fit for a king. When the day arrived, they famously sent a rooster, a duck, and a sheep up in their balloon, hosting for both the king and many French citizens the first-ever public demonstration of a hot air balloon. Henry's narration is straightforward but engaging. The illustrations, rendered digitally, use a slightly dusty color palette that combines with such design elements as ornate golden frames in closing text boxes to nicely evoke the setting and era (all humans depicted are white). Backmatter includes a bibliography, list of further reading, and timeline of flight. . . . it will . . . sweep readers away.” —Kirkus Reviews “Henry details the activities of two brothers, Joseph-Michael and Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier, inventors of the hot-air balloon. Describing Joseph as dreamy, the author imagines that he noticed the lifting properties of hot air while gazing into a fireplace, inspiring the balloon that his practical brother Étienne helped him to build. Henry describes their early attempts (involving a small taffeta box held over a flame), larger trials (entailing a cloth bag suspended over an open fire), and a public demonstration for King Louis XVI of France that carried aloft a rooster, a duck, and a sheep. Henry’s lush, digital artwork depicts the splendors of eighteenth-century France, particularly those found in the clothing, architecture, and household furnishings. The style is mostly realistic, with somewhat exaggerated facial features for the three animals, who appear in most spreads, following the story’s every action. Concluded with an author’s note, further reading, and an extensive time line of the history of flight (up to the present), this makes a good addition to units on aviation and inventors.” —Booklist “A delightful nonfiction picture book that relays the interesting history of the hot-air balloon in France in the late 1700s. The Montgolfier brothers, Joseph and Étienne, had unique talents. Joseph was a reader, dreamer, and inventor who longed to create new things, while Étienne successfully managed the family’s paper-making factory. Together they experimented with heat and types of paper materials to create the world’s first flying machine, the hot-air balloon. Through trial and error, the brothers embark upon creating a presentation of their invention to King Louis XVI at the Palace of Versailles. In order to illustrate the balloon’s potential to transport people in the future, the passengers on the first public hot-air balloon flight were three animals: a duck, a sheep, and a rooster. This engaging story of two French brothers will entertain a wide range of children, as the story line is clear and the accompanying colorful illustrations provide younger readers with visual guides to the plot. VERDICT This book would be a great read-aloud for early grades—and an easy addition to nonfiction collections.” —School Library Journal online “What a beautiful and elegant book for any kid (or kid at heart) who loves history. UP AND AWAY is truly special—treat yourself right now.” —Brad Meltzer, author of the Ordinary People Change the World series“Designer Henry's authorial debut explores the 18th-century invention of the hot air balloon. Joseph-Michel Montgolfier, a Frenchman, had always found the mechanics of the world fascinating. One day, some of his papers drifted into his fireplace, and to his surprise, he noticed that the smaller pieces were rising above the flames. He realized that if the gas released by the fire had the ability to lift paper, it might be able to carry other things as well. He set about testing his hypothesis, and, with his brother Jacques-Étienne, he crafted ‘the world's first flying machine’: a hot air balloon they called an ‘aerostat.’ When Louis XVI got wind of their invention, he requested a demonstration, and the brothers set about planning, fitting the outside of their balloon with ornamentations fit for a king. When the day arrived, they famously sent a rooster, a duck, and a sheep up in their balloon, hosting for both the king and many French citizens the first-ever public demonstration of a hot air balloon. Henry's narration is straightforward but engaging. The illustrations, rendered digitally, use a slightly dusty color palette that combines with such design elements as ornate golden frames in closing text boxes to nicely evoke the setting and era (all humans depicted are white). Backmatter includes a bibliography, list of further reading, and timeline of flight. . . . it will . . . sweep readers away.” —Kirkus Reviews “Henry details the activities of two brothers, Joseph-Michael and Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier, inventors of the hot-air balloon. Describing Joseph as dreamy, the author imagines that he noticed the lifting properties of hot air while gazing into a fireplace, inspiring the balloon that his practical brother Étienne helped him to build. Henry describes their early attempts (involving a small taffeta box held over a flame), larger trials (entailing a cloth bag suspended over an open fire), and a public demonstration for King Louis XVI of France that carried aloft a rooster, a duck, and a sheep. Henry’s lush, digital artwork depicts the splendors of eighteenth-century France, particularly those found in the clothing, architecture, and household furnishings. The style is mostly realistic, with somewhat exaggerated facial features for the three animals, who appear in most spreads, following the story’s every action. Concluded with an author’s note, further reading, and an extensive time line of the history of flight (up to the present), this makes a good addition to units on aviation and inventors.” —Booklist “A delightful nonfiction picture book that relays the interesting history of the hot-air balloon in France in the late 1700s. The Montgolfier brothers, Joseph and Étienne, had unique talents. Joseph was a reader, dreamer, and inventor who longed to create new things, while Étienne successfully managed the family’s paper-making factory. Together they experimented with heat and types of paper materials to create the world’s first flying machine, the hot-air balloon. Through trial and error, the brothers embark upon creating a presentation of their invention to King Louis XVI at the Palace of Versailles. In order to illustrate the balloon’s potential to transport people in the future, the passengers on the first public hot-air balloon flight were three animals: a duck, a sheep, and a rooster. This engaging story of two French brothers will entertain a wide range of children, as the story line is clear and the accompanying colorful illustrations provide younger readers with visual guides to the plot. VERDICT This book would be a great read-aloud for early grades—and an easy addition to nonfiction collections.” —School Library Journal online “What a beautiful and elegant book for any kid (or kid at heart) who loves history. UP AND AWAY is truly special—treat yourself right now.” —Brad Meltzer, author of the Ordinary People Change the World series

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Book SynopsisAn illustrated journal to inspire tween and teen girls! Full of quotes from successful women, it shows girls that everything is possible - as long as they persist.

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Book SynopsisGwendolyn Brooks crafted poems that captured the urban Black experience and the role of women in society. This book celebrates her life and work.Trade Review"In sturdy free verse, Duncan (Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop) celebrates the life of Gwendolyn Brooks, an African-American poet whose gifts emerged while she was very young. Brooks's parents allow her to skip chores to work on her writing, but, early on, a schoolteacher accuses the child of plagiarism. The young poet exonerates herself by writing a verse on the spot titled 'Forgive and Forget, ' whose lines speak of unjust treatment: 'If their taunts cut and hurt you, / They are sure to regret.' Throughout her life, Brooks stays loyal to her South Side Chicago roots--'63rd Street is a brown face muse./ Gwen types her poems in a crowded corner'--and, in 1950, becomes the first poet of color to win the Pulitzer Prize. Debut illustrator Gordon offers softly outlined images in warm, earth-toned pinks and browns, evoking sunset on the brick buildings of Chicago and suggesting emotions with shadowy swells of color. Duncan underlines the growth not only of Brooks's talent, but of her belief in herself and her craft, and her willingness to keep working: 'Gwen's confidence is a bud in spring./ Revised... revisions make poetry RING!' An author's note and other references are included." --Publishers Weekly "This brief biography of the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet features a handful of Brooks' own poems interspersed with original verse about the woman and her writing. The warm pink undertones of Brooks' glowing brown face on the book's cover fade to a muted brown and beige palette inside the book's pages. Simple scenes and images use thick blurred lines and blocks of color as a background to the text as it recounts her life chronologically, from age 8 in 1925 to her winning the Pulitzer Prize in 1950. The poems about Brooks are headed by Roman numerals, I through IX. At first, she is 'unsure, ' watching and listening to the sounds and behaviors of the people in her neighborhood, writing poems in her journal and burying those that disappoint her. When her teacher accuses her of plagiarism, her mother has her write a poem in front of the teacher to prove her brilliance (the poem is included). Her parents believe in her and leave her 'free to sit and think. Her process is lovingly described: 'She learns to labor for the love of words' through draft after draft. She befriends other poets and studies older poets. 'She found her light. // And-- / A furious flower / GREW!' The combination of biography and Brooks' own poems makes for a strong, useful, and beautiful text. . . . A solid introduction to a brilliant writer. (author's note, timeline, suggested reading, bibliography)."--Kirkus "Part paean and part biography, Duncan introduces young readers to the early years and work of poet Gwendolyn Brooks, leading up to her 1950 Pulitzer Prize--the first awarded to a Black writer. Each numbered section is heralded with 'SING a song for Gwendolyn Brooks, ' the first line of a couplet or triplet that sets the theme for a developmental period or episode in her life. Duncan's own spare, cantabile verse (interspersed with several selections of Brooks' own poetry) cuts to the heart of Brooks' experience growing up in the 1920s Chicago South Side . . . As readers learn, the observant wallflower has talent and complete parental support (and later, her husband's support as well) for her single-minded ambition to become a poet; by high school she's been published, and she hones her skills in writers' groups: 'Her words are psalms from a South Side Street./ They are polished and poised like English silver.' Duncan's closing remarks and timeline summarize Brooks' lifetime accomplishments, noting her commitment to mentorship and community support. Economical black line and rounded shape vignettes in browns, mauves, and pinks enhance the individual reader's experience, but the read-aloud audience will find that Duncan's text does not require embellishment. ." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "In her smoke-filled neighborhood in Chicago's South Side, eight-year-old Gwendolyn Brooks wonders if the pink flowers outside her home can grow without sunlight. The flower metaphor continues in this picture-book biography of the award-winning poet. Duncan's own blues-style free verse recounts young Gwendolyn beginning to write snappy rhymes in dime-store journals. Even as a teacher accuses her of plagiarism and she doubts herself, her parents believe in her gift for poetry. When Gwendolyn gains confidence, she studies influential poets, 'paints poems with paintbrush words, ' and eventually becomes the first black American to win the Pulitzer Prize. Cared for by her family, Gwendolyn found her light, and like 'a furious flower, ' she grew. Loosely drawn, digitally enhanced artwork, rendered in pinks, mauves, and oranges, reinforces the flower imagery. Samples of Brooks' poems throughout give children a true sense of the poet's rhythm and appeal, while an author's note provides more details about her life. This book makes a terrific companion to Brooks' body of work, especially her much-loved Bronzeville Boys and Girls (2007)." --Booklist

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Book SynopsisScared of speaking in public? You're not alone! Written by a former teacher and poetry slam coach, Fearless Public Speakinghelps tweens and teens feel more comfortable and confident in front of a crowd. With a funny, friendly, slightly irreverent approach, Jones covers it all: how to write your speech, deliver it, use any necessary audiovisual equipment, and even troubleshoot when things go wrong.

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Book SynopsisMeet Wu Chien Shiung, the famous physicist who overcame prejudice to prove she could be anything she wanted. This engaging biography follows her as she battles sexism and racism to become the Queen of Physics.Trade Review"A wonderfully written biography of an important woman scientist hardly known outside of her field of physics. Yes, the difficult science is thoroughly understandable in this picture book biography, but it is the heroism and ethical components of the main character, Madame Wu, whom we follow from birth into old age that centers this powerful little book. Not just for little girls, but for children of all ages. About achievement, honesty, hard work that follows a passion. Do not miss this one." --Jane Yolen, author of Owl Moon, How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight, and many other books "Huang utilizes spirited mixed-media images with a neutral palette to illuminate Shiung's journey." --Kirkus

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Book SynopsisThis picture-book biography of Ralph Baer, whose family fled Nazi Germany for the US, introduces kids to a great inventor.Trade Review"Wessels’ clear, flowing text provides a bounty of information on Ralph’s life, inspiration, and thought process, detailing his contagious excitement and thoughtful perseverance. A nice portrait of a lesser-known inventor whose work has had a tremendous influence on our modern-day world."—Booklist“A personable and energetic introduction with a positive message.” – Kirkus “A gentle introduction to a passionate inventor’s incredible impact on our culture. Young gamers will get a kick out of their beloved systems’ humble beginnings.” – School Library Journal “Wessels’s unabashed fandom will appeal to the like-minded. Castro’s illustrations combine cartoonish exaggeration with realistic details, including plenty of tubes and plugs, to depict Baer’s journey.” – Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisKids cook too! This fun and inspiring guide to preparing real food is written by kids, for kids!

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Book Synopsis Young would-be witches will find answers to their life questions in this comprehensive, beautifully illustrated introduction to magick.   Welcome to witch school, where renowned author Cassandra Eason teaches her magickal secrets! In this introduction geared especially to young adults, Eason targets teen issues like figuring out a future career path, dealing with bullies, changing bad luck, building self-confidence, and handling problems at school. Her spells use astrology, candles, crystals, colors, flowers, and moon power, and she also explores coven rituals and seasonal celebrations. Whether you’re trying to get your crush’s attention, pass your driver’s test, or simply let your natural beauty shine through, you’ll find the path to making your world better and your dreams come true.Here are spells to help you: Pass a tough test: use six dice, a photo of yourself looking happy, and dried mint for luck in a drawstring bag. Relieve shyness and anxiety about moving or changing schools: Put a green plant on your altar, along with ribbons and small bells. Follow your dream: go outdoors and shoot power into the cosmos by blowing bubbles. Prevent nosy siblings from messing with your private things by creating a fragrant psychic barrier. Call people back into your life with a beeswax candle. Also: learn how to choose your witch name, set up an altar, make a spell book, and more!

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Book SynopsisYou don't have to be an artist, or a grown-up, to create great drawings. All you need is paper and penciland this kid-friendly guide that picks up where Art for Kids: Drawing leaves off.

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Book SynopsisA novel for young adults about a 16-year old living with Tourette Syndrome and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.Trade Review"Told in the first person, this powerful novel takes readers into the emotional and physical depths of TS, feeling every pain and twitch. . . .This #OwnVoices novel gives insight into living with these conditions, and readers will ponder how friendship means more than being “perfect.”—School Library Journal "This story by an author with Tourette syndrome delivers a painfully realistic depiction of living with chronic conditions, trying to fight them, and being bullied for them. . . . Although the hopeful ending feels too quick and tidy, Troy’s first-person narrative shows understanding of neurodiverse individuals. . . . An authentic and compassionate look at the ups and downs of teenage life and living with Tourette syndrome."—Kirkus

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Book SynopsisThird-grader Aven Green has been baking for a really long time . . . since last week!ï Now Aven is ready to shake things up by entering the exciting world of competitive baking with her friends Kayla, Sujata, and Emily. Aven knows she's an expert baker. So what if she doesn't have arms? That's just the way she was born. And honestly, she's a whiz at mixing and measuring with her feet.ïThe one skill Aven hasn't mastered in the kitchen: working together with her friends. Before long they are fighting over whose dessert is the best. Will adding friends to the mix turn into a recipe for disaster for Aven?

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Book SynopsisWhen Superheroes feel worried or scared,When they fret, when they sweat, when they feel unprepared . . . They could run off screeching, they could but they don't. Because real superheroes just wouldn't, they won't. Even superheroes get scared sometimes. When that happens, do they run and hide? NO! They acknowledge the feeling, then choose to be brave! There are villains to fight and cities to save! Young readers can follow the superheroes' examples and take deep breaths, ask for help, and face new challenges. Trade Review“The stylized depictions of superheroes are a lot of fun to look through.” —Kirkus Reviews “[C]olorful, action-packed, and memorable.” —Daily Mom

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Book SynopsisA bold, graphic picture book celebrating all types of hair. With striking, colourful graphics and simple alliterative text, this paper-over-board book with thick interior stock features poufy hair, wavy hair, Afro hair, hair covered in a hijab, and more.Trade Review“Striking spreads include bold and eye-catching colors that celebrate the diversity of beauty.” — School Library Journal, Starred review “This bright book shouts diversity and a welcoming spirit—perfect for little ones.” — The Asheville Citizen-Times

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Book SynopsisMeet Whisper, Frannie, Sophie, Gemma, and Zuzu, five friends who tell eerie tales by night and navigate middle school drama by day.Trade Review“This clever, fast-paced story is filled with thrills that will have readers flipping pages into the night. . . . [F]or fans of scary stories, horror movies, and things that go bump in the night.” —Booklist “The humor is strong throughout, and the story is strongest when keeping readers guessing about what’s real—both in the interpersonal conflicts and the seemingly supernatural happenings. . . . A good blend of spooky and silly.” —Kirkus Reviews “If you have a reader that enjoys a good scare, 1-2-3-4 I Declare a Thumb War is a great title to have on your list . . . . A wonderful start to a series by bestselling authors Lisi Harrison and Daniel Kraus, your child will thank you for the purchase.” —Daily Mom

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Book SynopsisWhether you're attempting your first ollie or have perfected railsides, everyone can agree: skateboarding is seriously fun! Did you know that skateboarding used to be called sidewalk surfing and the sport can trace its roots back centuries?

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Book SynopsisDid you know that every hour, more than one million slices of pizza are eaten in the United States? But this cheesy flatbread had a long journey before becoming a global comfort food. This fact-filled book delivers the deep dish on pizza culture, history, and science. Whether you like thin crust or Sicilian-style, this book is one that pizza lovers won't want to miss!

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Book SynopsisWhether you're attempting your first ollie or have perfected railsides, everyone can agree: skateboarding is seriously fun! Did you know that skateboarding used to be called sidewalk surfing and the sport can trace its roots back centuries?

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Book SynopsisThe second entry in the slightly scary, extremely addictive contemporary middle-grade series from New York Times bestselling authors Lisi Harrison and Daniel Krausperfect for fans of scary stories for kids, like R. L. Stine's Goosebumps, or books for preteens, like Ann M. Martin's The Babysitters Club. It's been a month since the events of 1-2-3-4, I Declare a Thumb War, when the Graveyard GirlsGemma, Whisper, Sophie, Frannie, and Zuzudiscovered Silas Hoke's empty grave. A month, and no answers. That changes when messages from the other side start to creep up on the Graveyard Girls. Gemma's good-luck charm. The skull in Whisper's spilled milk. Sophie's vanishing phone. Frannie's theater curse. And Zuzu's possessed Journal. Who is trying to reach them . . . and why? The good news: There might be one person with some answers. The bad news: She's a mortician . . . with a deadly secret. Speaking of bad news, straight-A Sophie is quickly sliding down the scale to becoming a B-flat fr

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Book SynopsisThree authors. Three appealing and relatable characters. One smart YA novel about a trio of unlikely friends who team up to take down the school cyberbully.ï

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Book SynopsisSneaky pirates, sailing ships, buried treasure, exotic lands, and murderous mutinywhat could be better to win over even the most reluctant reader? Robert Louis Stevenson serves up thrills, chills, and plenty of action in this timeless and beloved adventure novel. This must-have collector's edition featuresN. C. Wyeth's full-color illustrations, a cloth case, foil stamping, deluxe endpapers, bookplate, and a ribbon marker.

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Book SynopsisE.T.meetsStranger Thingsin this middle-grade novel series from author and award-winning filmmaker Nick Brooks. With crossover appeal, this fun, engaging series has plenty of nostalgia nods for adults to appreciate as well as young readers. Somethingcoolhappening in Ferrous City? Not a chance. Until one day . . . when self-proclaimed genius inventor Ethan Fairmont runs into an abandoned car factory to avoid a local bully and accidentally stumbles across his exbest friend Kareem, new kid Juan Carlos, and an extraterrestrial visitor. Cheese (the alien) is stuck on Earth and in need of some serious repairs, spicy snacksand absolute, total secrecy. That's easier said than done when mysterious agents descend on Ferrous City to search for Cheese. With time running out and their family and friends in potential danger, can Ethan, Kareem, and Juan Carlos pull off an intergalactic rescue before they're all found out? Weaving issues of racial profiling, community struggles, and everyday life in a

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Book SynopsisUsaba amarillo cuando se sentía alegre... Usaba azul cuando se sentía nervioso... Harpreet cuidaba mucho sus coloridos turbantes. Se aseguraba de que estuvieran limpios y suaves, y los alisaba con esmero antes de ponérselos. Supriya Kelkar muestra con facilidad la amplia variedad de emociones que todos sentimos por medio del patka que Harpreet usa a diario. Ahora que Harpreet tiene que mudarse a una nueva ciudad y cambiar de escuela, solo quiere usar su patka gris porque extraña su hogar. Con las bellas ilustraciones de Alea Marley, Los muchos colores de Harpreet Singh (Spanish Edition) es el libro perfecto para quienes estén aprendiendo a encontrar su lugar en el mundo y a expresar sus sentimientos. He wore yellow when he felt sunny... He wore blue when he felt nervous... Harpreet took great care of his colorful patkas. He made sure they were clean and soft, smoothing each one out gently before putting it on. Supriya Kelkar effortlessly shows the wide range of em

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Book SynopsisTwo timeless tales of adventure and survival are now available in an unabridged paperback edition for today's young readers. In Call of the Wild, a kidnapped dog named Buck tries to survive the Yukon Gold Rush. In White Fang, the titular character attempts to overcome the harshness of humans and the harsh Alaskan environment. Two of Jack London's best-loved masterpieces are available in their entirety in this paperback edition, perfect for young readers' libraries.

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Book SynopsisWhat happens when a little boy expects an itty-bitty kitty . . . but a lion is delivered to his doorstep instead? Caring for a lion is hard work, but could the king of the jungle end up being the purrrrr-fect pet? Praise for Caring for Your Lion . . . laugh-out-loud fun. Allow plenty of time to giggle over the details. --Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisJim Hawkins sets sail with a treasure map in hand, but he eventually discovers that his crewmates are pirates-in-hiding, hungry for gold. Will Jim be able to safely find the treasure, or will the infamous Long John Silver beat him to it? This swashbuckling adventurein its unabridged entiretyis perfect for aspiring pirates and any young reader who loves action and thrills.

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Book SynopsisHow the Grinch Stole Christmas meets Ren & Stimpy in this graphic novel about confronting your emotions, perfect for kids who love the fun weirdness of the Catwad and Bird & Squirrel series. All the woodland creatures of Happy Forest (where even trees and flowers smile) go to Fluff Nugget, a fluffy, round critter of indeterminate species, when they need cheering up--he just sings them the 'Goodbye Grumpy Grumps' song and they feel happy again! But when this happens too much...like, WAY too much…it starts to wear on Fluff Nugget, until he feels grumpier than anyone. After he lets loose a cry of 'I AM NOT OK!' Fluff Nugget and his woodland friends must figure out a better way to boost the mood. Will the Happy Forest ever be the same again?

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Book SynopsisEsta dulce historia narra cómo un niño y un extraterrestre descubren la importancia de la familia y la amistad. Ya está disponible en pasta blanda. Cuando un niño conoce a un pequeño extraterrestre perdido, los dos entablan una amistad fantástica de inmediato.Van a la escuela, exploran el vecindario y se divierten mucho. Pero de pronto, a la hora de dormir, elextraterrestrese siente muy, muy triste. Podrá el niño descubrir qué necesita su nuevo compañero más que nada en el mundo? Esta graciosa y conmovedora historia es la prueba de que las amistades y la familia son lo más importante del universo, sin importar quién seas.

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Book SynopsisIn the sequel to Street Shadows, city coyote Pica is carried far away, into the land of wolves. Will she survive and make it back to Scruff?Winter is here, and coyotes Pica and Scruff are having trouble finding enough food to survive. Their only option may be to steal food from humans, which Scruff thinks is a necessary risk, while Pica thinks it's too dangerous. After they get into a bitter fight, the unthinkable happens: Pica gets locked into a delivery truck and driven far away from the city, into the land of the wolves.When Pica disappears and doesn't return for weeks, Scruff is devastated. He doesn't know if the fight drove her away or if something happened to her. Not knowing what else to do, he eventually moves on and meets a new pack. However, these new friends rely heavily on human food, and he knows that by joining them he's playing a dangerous game.Pica, alone in the wilderness, must call on all of her strength and courage to surviTrade ReviewCloser to Incredible Journey than The Call of the Wild; will elicit pleased howls from young pups. * Kirkus Reviews *Lost Shadow is a highly entertaining, imaginative, and well-researched exploration into the lives of coyotes, wolves, and the importance of wilderness. Although it serves as a sequel to Claire Gilchrist's enthralling Street Shadows, it works as a stand-alone novel too. Give this innovative story to fans of the Redwall and Warriors book series who are looking for a more realistic animal adventure. Once you experience the world through Scruff and Pica's perspectives, you'll never see coyotes, or humans, the same. Lost Shadow is an exciting and transformational coyote adventure written with wit, wisdom, and heart. * Todd Mitchell, author of Last Panther *Just terrific. A howling good tale! Soon after Pica and Scruff claim a place in the Wild Lands, their friendship is torn apart. While Scruff tangles with some menacing humans, Pica is snatched from her home. So begins an odyssey of misadventure and a trial of patience and enduring love. In Lost Shadow, Claire Gilchrist continues her unique saga about urban coyotes, their perilous struggle to survive, and their battles and special bonds. Moreover, the novel reveals an inner world living by stealth and daring in your own backyard. Beyond the revelations about urban wildlife, readers — young and old — will confront their own place within the animal kingdom. Open your eyes and ears to Lost Shadow. The cries you hear could well be your own. * D. F. Bailey, author of Run Time *Drawing on science and experience, Claire Gilchrist vividly imagines the adventures and inner lives of two young coyotes, allowing us to follow in their tracks as they grow, play, and fight to survive in an often-hostile world. You won't forget Pica and Scruff. * Michelle Nijhuis, author of Beloved Beasts: Fighting for Life in an Age of Extinction *Claire Gilchrist's book, Lost Shadow, is absorbing, fun, and easy to read: it's an enticing adventure story with multiple cliffhangers that pull you along right to the end of the book! On a deeper level, it's the story of friendship and interactions amid unforeseen circumstances that are the warp and weave of life, with little snippets and gems of phrasing that every child will want to reflect on and, ultimately, incorporate into themselves. This all is woven into a story about coyotes which is chalk full of accurate details about coyote behaviour, mannerisms, and human culture and issues towards them. The book is a wonderful gateway for opening awareness about these critters. Several fascinating facts are delineated at the back of the book. Beautifully written and well researched. * Janet Kessler, coyote expert and creator of Coyote Yipps *Themes of friendship, family, and survival make this sequel a good cozy read. The research that has gone into Lost Shadow gives readers a unique look into the lives of coyotes and, hopefully, a better understanding and respect for these intelligent animals. Highly recommended. * CM Magazine *

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