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Book SynopsisMeet nature’s most extraordinary looking creatures. But they aren’t weird!Birds with blue feet, fish that walk, unicorns in the sea, and more! Learn how these animals'' quirks help them survive. Perfect for budding naturalists who are always ready to share a cool (or gross) animal fact. Very hard scales protect me, and my long tongue is perfect for eating ants. When I feel threatened, I roll myself into a ball. I am a Pangolin.See these animals’ amazing body parts in vibrant and detailed woodcut illustrations, from the thorny dragon’s spiky skin to the star-nosed mole''s twenty-two feelers. Read how these creatures'' unique traits help them thrive and survive in their environments. Learn where they live, what they eat, how they protect themselves, and more. With easy-to-read text vetted by an expert, this book aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards on adaptation, structure, and function for

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Book SynopsisThe powerful little tugboat can do big jobs--such as pulling an ocean liner, a cargo ship, barges, even a bridge! It maneuvers the tall ships and tugs the fireworks barge. Stunning paintings of vibrant harbor scenes in every kind of weather illustrate an accessible, informational text written especially for emergent readers. A table of contents and back matter supplement the fun learning experience.

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Book SynopsisFish has a wish. He wishes he were a bird so he could fly. He wishes he were a skunk so he could make a big stink. . . or a snake that says HISSSSSSSSS. But after enjoying a delicious mayfly snack, Fish realizes he''s happy exactly as he is. The stunning artwork draws from Asian and classical European wildlife art, and is both elegant and bold. An I Like to Read (R) book. Guided Reading Level E.

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Book SynopsisWhen Zack meets his second-grade teacher, Miss Smith, he can tell right away that her class will be different.  But he has no idea just how different it will be!  Miss Smith has a knack for telling tales when she reads from her incredible book,  the stories literally spring to life!  Then one day Miss Smith is late for school.  The principal takes over and things get out of hand.  The classroom is swarming with storybook characters from princesses to pirates to the three little pigs?  All it takes is one spectacular teacher.

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Book SynopsisMichael Garland (Daddy Played the Blues) displays his impressive illustration range with the stylized, country-quilt, digital collage illustrations of A Season of Flowers.Trade Review"PreS-Gr 2 –This book takes readers on a journey through the seasons exploring the blossoming of flowers. Garland pairs the short rhyming text with beautiful and eye-catching illustrations created by a digital collage technique he developed. (“Snowdrop and Crocus. We are the earliest flowers of spring. Robins devour the bugs that we bring.”) Each page shows a seasonal flower(s) in full bloom and the wildlife that’s attracted to its fragrance and color. The text could easily supplement units on seasons and plants for younger readers or serve as an early introduction to life science. Librarians and parents alike will reach for this title as spring and summer come around. Back matter contains more detailed information about each bud mentioned and a summary of the life of a flower. VERDICT A solid purchase for collections in need of a fresh option for season-themed storytimes." -- School Library Journal Express

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Book SynopsisIn this charming and nostalgia-filled companion to the best-selling picture book Grandpa’s Tractor, a grandmother shares her fond memories of farm life. Grandma Ginny and Timmy take a trip to visit the site of the family farm, where the old house and some rickety buildings still stand. Timmy had visited with Grandpa before and learned all about his tractor, but Grandma has her own stories to tell of planting the fields, harvesting the crops, and feeding the animals. Guided by Grandma’s farm diary and her fond memories, Timmy and Grandma tour the land and talk about what life was like back then. This heart-warming intergenerational story is perfect for grandparents to share with their grandchildren, and for those looking for a story to share about simpler times.Trade Review"[R]eading the book feels like peering over Grandma’s shoulder as she shares her scrapbook and stories with Timmy. The story is alive with farm life details that young readers will appreciate... A warm tale of passing the love of the family farm from one generation to the next." —Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisMichael Garland displays his impressive illustration range with the stylized, country-quilt, digital collage illustrations of A Season of Flowers.Trade Review"Apparently this book came out as a picture book a couple years ago, but I have a hard time imagining it. You know when a book is adapted into a board book and you simply can’t think of it any other way? That’s the situation we’re dealing with here. Garland simultaneously introduces you to the different seasons of the year while sneakily labeling each plant he runs across as he goes. I can tell you that after reading this, I want to run out and buy myself some lupine seeds immediately. Colorful and completely pretty, it’s just a really good look at all the weather in all the different times of the year. Glad to see it in this format at last." -- Elizabeth Bird - SLJ"Gently following the seasons, Garland introduces each flower, and an animal or insect that it attracts, in rhyming couplets... Layered, fabriclike patterns enrich vibrant illustrations of flora and fauna; in one spread, houndstooth and windowpane plaid make up the twilight sky, as a moon made of gingham and Chinese dragon–printed fabric hangs above thin iris stalks. A season-oriented introduction to blooms and their qualities." -- PW" PreS-Gr 2 –This book takes readers on a journey through the seasons exploring the blossoming of flowers. Garland pairs the short rhyming text with beautiful and eye-catching illustrations created by a digital collage technique he developed. (“Snowdrop and Crocus. We are the earliest flowers of spring. Robins devour the bugs that we bring.”) Each page shows a seasonal flower(s) in full bloom and the wildlife that’s attracted to its fragrance and color. The text could easily supplement units on seasons and plants for younger readers or serve as an early introduction to life science. Librarians and parents alike will reach for this title as spring and summer come around. Back matter contains more detailed information about each bud mentioned and a summary of the life of a flower. VERDICT A solid purchase for collections in need of a fresh option for season-themed storytimes. " -- School Library Journal Express

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Book SynopsisWhen Pete sets off for Grandma''s house, he runs into bad traffic. He tries a different route, and soon finds himself lost on a woodsy road. Where is Mutt Street? he asks a bear. That way, the bear replies. As Pete follows directions from different animals he meets, he finds himself in the desert, the jungle and even the arctic! In this story of an accidental journey turned epic adventure, early readers will delight in all of Pete''s stops along the way to Mutt Street, where Grandma is there to greet him. An I Like to Read® book for emerging readers. Guided Reading Level C.

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Book SynopsisSplash! Splash! Car gets wet and soapy as he goes through the car wash. He''s had a big adventure today. His shiny paint got dirtier and dirtier as he drove all over town—first with mud from a construction site, then from exhaust, and finally from a flock of birds. At the end of his big day, a bath is just what this little car needs. Michael Garland''s bright and bold art features lots of different vehicles, from diggers to big trucks, making this book just right for young car enthusiasts learning how to read. An I Like to Read® picture book. Guided Reading Level D.

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Book SynopsisGenerations have fallen in love with this classic story of a grandson and grandfather whose visit to a family farm with a special tractor brings back memories. Don't miss the new companion title Grandma's Farm — now available! Grandpa Joe takes his grandson Timmy back to the site of his family’s farm, where the old house and a ramshackle barn still stand. The visit stirs up memories for Grandpa Joe—in particular, the majesty of his own father's shiny red tractor, now rusting in the forgotten fields. An ideal gift, this picture book evokes nostalgia while demonstrating a special bond between a grandparent and grandchild.Trade Review"Sure to spark 'what was life like?' questions, this has strong cross-generational appeal." —Kirkus Reviews"Garland's glossy digital art lets the tractor pop from the page." —Publishers Weekly"[A] charmingly nostalgic tale." —New York Times Book Review

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Book SynopsisA blow-by-blow account of one of the most famous ferry rides in the world, this Level F book is perfect for kindergarteners and first graders to read on their own.Breathtaking scenes illustrate and illuminate a text that is just right for new readers:We go on the ferry.Let''s go to the window.We see a fort.We see a long, long bridge.Realistic digital etchings of the Manhattan skyline, the escalator to a gangplank, New York City crowds, and landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and more give new readers an experience that builds skills, boosts confidence, and shows how reading is fun!This book has been officially leveled by using the Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient(TM) Leveling System.Level F books, for early first graders, feature longer, more varied sentences than Level E. Level F books encourage kids to decode new multi-syllable words in addition to recognizing sight wo

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Book SynopsisBright bold artwork and lots of gorgeous cars—and one tractor!—star in this playful board book about a car wash for babies and toddlers. Splash! Splash! Car gets wet and soapy as he goes through the car wash. He's had a big adventure today. His shiny paint got dirtier and dirtier as he drove all over town—first with mud from a construction site, then from exhaust, and finally from a flock of birds. At the end of his big day, a bath is just what this little car needs. Michael Garland's bright and bold art features lots of different vehicles, from diggers to big trucks, making this book just right for young car enthusiasts.

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Book SynopsisIt is December 8, 1941, the day after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, and President Franklin Delano Roosevelt leads a nation in crisis.Trade Review" A study in contrasts featuring two of America's most renowned citizens...comparing the divergent career paths of its (putative) two riders may give readers food for thought. (timeline, bibliography) (Picture book/biography. 10-12) " -- Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisTrade Review" Cassie's family moves from Mississippi to Chicago so that her father and uncle can work in the stockyards, but what they love to do most is sit and play the blues. The textured digital woodcut illustrations excellently convey the emotions of the story, while a lengthy author's note offers more information about the Great Migration and the Chicago blues scene. Ideal for sharing one-on-one or as a supplement to U.S. history lessons. " -- School Library Journal"Six-year-old Cassie squeezes into the backseat of her family’s old jalopy, holding Daddy’s precious guitar across her lap. The year is 1936, and the family is bound for a better life in Chica­go, where Daddy will work six days a week in the stockyards and fill his time off singing the blues. This fictional but histori­cally correct story is set during the Great Migration, a period when thousands of African Americans left the southern states in search of a better life away from share cropping and Jim Crow laws. It is a tribute to the rich tradition of the blues, particularly the Chicago Blues style. The story is interjected with blues lyr­ics, which are accompanied by illustrated interpretations of the songs. Garland uses a method called digital woodblock to cre­ate vibrant, luminescent pictures that resemble scratchboard technique, which fill each page. The energy and motion in the illustrations support the musical spirit described in the text. Cassie’s story is told in first-person narrative, which helps make the content accessible for young readers, as does the large, sim­ple text. An eight-page, fully illustrated author’s note adds con­text for the story and provides information about blues history and the popularization of the genre. Back matter includes song credits, a map depicting the Great Migration, and short bios and portraits for 11 pioneers of the Chicago blues style. The story would make an excellent read-aloud for younger students, while the endnotes will appeal to upper elementary students. " -- Sarah Jo Zaharako, Head Royce School - BayViews: The Association of Children's Librarians of Northern California"Packing themselves into an old jalopy along side Daddy, Uncle Vern, and Mama in the front seat and Cassie and her two brothers in the back, the family joined the Great Migration from the impoverished Deep South to Chicago, where there was work to be had in the stockyards. Across the kids' laps lay Daddy's prized possession, a six-string guitar. Daddy worked hard to put food on the table, but what he really loved was playing the blues. Deftly written and superbly illustrated by Michael Garland, "Daddy Played the Blues" is an evocative picture book tale of the African-American odyssey in search of a better life is also a homage to the uniquely American music that developed from African music and American spirituals, work songs, and folk ballads. Of special note is Garland own personal story of how he first heard and fell in love with blues music, beginning a lifelong fandom. Featuring portraits and thumbnail biographies of great blues musicians and landmark songs complete this tribute to the great American music and the yearnings that produced it, "Daddy Played the Blues" will prove to be an original and entertaining read for children ages 6 to 10, making it unreservedly recommended for family, elementary school, and community library picture book collections for young readers. " -- The Midwest Book Review

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Book SynopsisDay and night, zombie kids stare at their phones and me-pads until their eyes are a ghoulish shade of icy blue. They don''t read books. They don''t play outside. They don''t talk to one another. They are captive to what they see and hear on the screens in front of them and that''s just how the BIG IDEA Company wants it!BIG IDEA controls the digital world, telling kids what to like, what to buy, and even what to think. They''ve turned Ricky and an entire generation into digital device addicts who can''t put down, turn away from, or turn off their electronics.Ricky is so addicted to and distracted by his phone; he always forgets to feed his fish. But one day, while alone in his bedroom, he is unexpectedly overcome by feelings of boredom and exhaustion. When he sees his poor little goldfish looking extremely sad, Ricky has the urge to drop his phone into the fish tank and watch it sink to the bottom. But the thought of destroying his precious device is too much, so he buries it in the bottom of a drawer instead.Now free of his phone, Ricky thinks it might be fun to shoot hoops at the playground. Has he finally broken the zombie spell? Will the sight of him playing basketball alone inspire his friends to put down their phones, go outside, and play too? Is the world of zombie phone kids coming to an end?ZOMBIE PHONE KIDS presents a haunting, yet eerily familiar, world where technology and kids run amok. The lesson for young readers is clear; use electronics responsibly. A special page for parents offers tips to help prevent kids from turning into tech zombies.

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Book SynopsisOne small New York City mouse takes on one large pizza slice to bring his family the feast of a lifetime.Life is a challenge for a city mouse looking out for his city mouse children. Dogs, cats, and people are daily dangers. But when the whiskered hero of this story uncovers one of the greatest treats New York City has to offer a forager—a discarded slice of pepperoni pizza—the danger is all worth it! It’s up to the tiny Pizza Mouse to get the slice safely home to his family . . . via the A train, of course! Now a bite-sized board book, Papa Pizza Mouse offers new families their first chance to bond over a love of New York, pizza, and a NYC slice that is worth fighting for. Inspired by the viral Pizza Rat video of 2015.

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Book SynopsisHerman Jiggle has something he wants to say. He doesn''t like recess anymore. And it''s NOT because he''s kinda sorta shy.Herman is frustrated because recess isn''t fun when other kids do things that make it not fun. Like, when you play tag, it isn''t supposed to hurt. Or when you play on the playground, you aren''t supposed to wind up getting woodchips dumped on your head. And it isn''t very fair when kids change the rules so that they are the ones who always win.Herman''s caring teacher decides to help all the children understand the importance of following rules and procedures - at recess and other places too. Will Herman see the value in getting fresh air and moving your body? Will he be able to find ways to have fun, not stress, at recess?Award-winning author, educator, and parenting expert Julia Cook offers a story to which every Primary school teacher and student will relate. Remarkable illustrations by New York Times best-selling author and illustrator Michael Garland will capture and keep the reader''s attention.

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Book SynopsisIt''s the nightmare of babysitters and parents everywhere! Being asked countless off-the-wall questions as you put a child to bed. And every answer only causes more silly questions and more delays. This is the dilemma Herman Jiggle''s mum confronts as she tries to coax her son to wash his face, brush his teeth and go to bed. But Hermie is a curious kid who wants answers to the great mysteries of life, such as why do we have bubble gum and how do cows see in the dark, before he''ll even think about falling asleep.HERMAN JIGGLE, GO TO SLEEP! is author Julia Cook''s comical take on bedtime routines and how a good night''s rest is key to every child''s success.

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Book SynopsisSuperpowers and teenage romance collide in the newest SKYBOUND original by SHAWN KITTELSEN (Mortal Kombat 11) and ERIC ZAWADZKI (The Dregs, Eternal)!Gene therapy has saved Americans from disease-only to give birth to Variants: people with powers so unique, the government denies their human rights. But a rebellion has begun...Charlie North is on the run from police when he crosses paths with Jill Kearney. Instant attraction becomes mass destruction when they unlock powers neither knew they had. Now the question isn't about how to use these powers, but how far they're willing to go.Collects HEART ATTACK #1-6

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Book SynopsisStunning visuals and poetic text combine to tell the inspiring story of Lewis Hine (1874–1940), a teacher and photographer who employed his art as a tool for social reform. Working for the National Child Labor Committee (NCLC), Hine traveled the United States, taking pictures of children as young as five toiling under dangerous conditions in cotton mills, seafood canneries, farms, and coal mines. He often wore disguises to sneak into factories, impersonating a machinery inspector or traveling salesman. He said, "If I could tell this story in words, I wouldn't need to lug a camera." His poignant pictures attracted national attention and were instrumental in the passage of child labor laws. The Traveling Camera contains extensive back matter including a time line, original photos, and a bibliography.Trade ReviewA beautiful and heartwarming book--I give it my highest recommendation.--Kate Sampsell-Willman, author of Lewis Hine as Social Critic This book is stunning, both in words and pictures, truly a snapshot of history.--Jane Yolen, author of Owl Moon, Devil's Arithmetic, and I Am the Storm Lyrical writing combines with charming illustrations to deepen the reader's engagement with Hine and the children he cared about. The Traveling Camera offers a way of looking at history as a confluence of art, activism, and social change.--Uma Krishnaswami, author of Book Uncle and Me and Step Up to the Plate, Maria Singh

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