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Every Day Birds
By Amy Ludwig VanDerwater, Dylan Metrano. 2016
Young readers get an introduction to twenty different types of birds, with breathtaking paper-cuts by newcomer Dylan Metrano! "Chickadee wears…
a wee black cap. Jay is loud and bold. Nuthatch perches upside-down. Finch is clothed in gold." Young readers are fascinated with birds in their world. Every Day Birds helps children identify and learn about common birds. After reading Every Day Birds, families can look out their windows with curiosity--recognizing birds and nests and celebrating the beauty of these creatures! Every Day Birds focuses on twenty North American birds, with a poem and descriptions written by Amy Ludwig VanDerwater and beautiful paper-cuttings by first-time picture book illustrator Dylan Metrano. Interesting facts about each bird are featured in the back of the book.The Unofficial Holy Bible for Minecrafters: Stories from the Bible Told Block by Block
By Christopher Miko, Garrett Romines. 2016
Minecraft has taken the gaming world by storm. Parents of children who play Minecraft will love this fun, educational collection…
of Bible stories. With the world of Minecraft as a backdrop using vivid, full-color screenshots, this book allows children to experience the Bible as never before.Authors Christopher Miko and Garrett Romines are teachers who have used Minecraft to create imaginative worlds in their classrooms. Now, they have created Bible stories with virtual blocks to produce vibrant, 3-D worlds filled with adventure and astonishing imagination.With fascinating scripture and narrative simplified to teach young readers the most powerful stories ever told, this is the perfect gift. The images created feature not only magnificent, vast terrains often found in Minecraft but also artfully re-created Bible characters, such as Adam and Eve, and superb designs of Noah’s ark. Engaging stories including the Tower of Babel and the story of David and Goliath are here. With more than 250 images, young readers will explore the story of creation, the journey of Abraham, Moses’s great journey, Jonah and the whale, and more!The Unofficial Holy Bible for Minecrafters: Old Testament makes the Bible more entertaining, engaging, and accessible for children than ever!The Big Book of Jokes for Minecrafters: More Than 2000 Hilarious Jokes and Riddles about Booby Traps, Creepers, Mobs, Skeletons, and More! (Jokes for Minecrafters)
By Brian Boone, Michele Hollow, Jordon Hollow, Steven Hollow. 2019
“Dig in” to your favorite Minecraft jokes! All your favorite Minecraft jokes are now in one place! This collection of…
three titles from the Jokes for Minecrafters series brings you over two thousand puns, one-liners, and wisecracks about all your favorites from the world of Minecraft. From ghasts and endermen to zombies and creepers, no mob is safe from the punchlines in this laugh-a-minute collection. Included titles are: Jokes for Minecrafters (9781510706330), Hilarious Jokes for Minecrafters (9781510706323), Uproarious Riddles for Minecrafters (9781510727175). This ginormous joke book for kids ages 5 and up comes complete with silly illustrations to make these jokes even funnier. Whether you're at home or at school, you can have all your friends and family in stitches with The Big Book of Jokes for Minecrafters!Francisco Vasquez de Coronado
By Kristin Petrie. 2004
Matthew Henson (Biographies)
By A. M. Reynolds. 2021
How much do you know about Matthew Henson? Find out the facts you need to know about this explorer of…
the Arctic. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.Shackleton's Journey
By William Grill. 2014
The author weaves a detailed visual narrative of Shackleton's journey to Antarctica. His beautiful use of colored pencils and vibrant…
hues effortlessly evokes the adventure and excitement that surrounded the expedition. His impeccably researched drawings, rich with detail, fastidiously reproduce the minutiae of the expedition. Children will love examining the diagrams of the peculiar provisions and the individual drawings of each sled dog and packhorse. This book takes the academic and historical information behind the expedition and reinterprets it for a young audience.Nala's World: One Little Cat's Quest for Love and Adventure
By Dean Nicholson. 2022
A heartwarming picture book based on the incredible true story of social media sensation and round-the-world-cyclist Dean Nicholson and his…
trusty cat companion, Nala. When Dean Nicholson found an abandoned kitten by the side of the road one day, he hadn't bargained on the lessons he'd learn from his unlikely companion, Nala. Both curious, independent, resilient and adventurous, they were a perfect match - and so together, they set off to travel around the world. This inspirational true story, with an underlying message about loving and caring for animals, will show young readers everywhere that you can find friendship in the most unlikely places. With gorgeous illustrations from winner of the Waterstones Gift of the Year, Frann Preston-Gannon, and also featuring photos of Dean and Nala's real-world adventures.Dean and Nala's story has become a social media and publishing phenomenon. Dean's book for adults, Nala's World, spent two weeks on the Sunday Times' bestseller list and has been translated into twenty-five languages.Sebi and the Land of Cha Cha Cha
By Roselyn Sanchez, Eric Winter. 2017
From Devious Maids star Roselyn Sanchez and Witches of East End star Eric Winter comes a story about the joys of dance! It…
is El Carnaval Latino and Sebi is really excited. She loves the colorful clothes, the lively music but most of all she loves the dance. Her mother says she is a bit too young to take dance lessons. But when a beautiful Cotorra bird flies by and invites her and her friend, Keeke to follow, they are led on an exciting adventure to an enchanted land where the dancing fun has just begun! Perfect for young children who love to dance!I am Sacagawea (Ordinary People Change the World)
By Brad Meltzer. 2017
Sacagawea, the only Indigenous person included in Lewis and Clark&’s historic expedition, is the 13th hero in the New York…
Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8. (Cover may vary) Sacagawea was the only girl, and the only Native American, to join Lewis and Clark&’s Corps of Discovery, which explored the United States from the Mississippi River all the way to the Pacific Ocean in the early 1800s. As a translator, she helped the team communicate with members of the Shoshone nation across the continent, carrying her child on her back the whole way. By the time the expedition arrived at the west coast, Sacagawea had proved that she truly was a trailblazer. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: • A timeline of key events in the hero&’s history • Photos that bring the story more fully to life • Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable • Childhood moments that influenced the hero • Facts that make great conversation-starters • A virtue this person embodies: Sacagawea's courage to be a trailblazer and forge a new path is celebrated in this biography. You&’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!I am Curious: A Little Book About Albert Einstein (Ordinary People Change the World)
By Brad Meltzer. 2020
The littlest readers can learn about Albert Einstein in this board book version of the New York Times bestselling Ordinary…
People Change the World biography.This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. In this new board book format, the very youngest readers can learn about an icon in the series's signature lively, conversational way. The short text focuses on drawing inspiration from these iconic heroes, and includes an interactive element and factual tidbits that young kids will be able to connect with. This volume tells the story of Albert Einstein, one of the world's greatest scientists.I Am Nikola Tesla (Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum)
By Marilyn Easton. 2021
An adventure-filled retelling based on an episode from the PBS KIDS television series Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum starring Nikola Tesla. Based…
on the children's book series Ordinary People Change the World by New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer and illustrator Christopher Eliopoulos, the series introduces kids to inspiring historical figures and the character virtues that helped them succeed.When Xavier, Brad, and Yadina decide they want the whole world to be able to visit the museum and see all the treasures inside, Nikola Tesla encourages them to think big! This episode-based 8x8 will focus on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves.My Little Golden Book About Balto (Little Golden Book)
By Charles Lovitt. 2020
Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography all about the brave sled dog Balto! The…
perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers! Travel alongside Balto, the famous sled dog, as he races across frozen Alaska in 1925 with lifesaving medicine! This exciting true tale of a heroic dog will thrill young boys and girls. Full of engaging colorful artwork and little-known facts--including what happened to Balto in his later years--My Little Golden Book About Balto will be read again and again!Read all the Little Golden Book biographies: My Little Golden Book About Kamala Harris, My Little Golden Book About Frida Kahlo, My Little Golden Book About Ruth Bader Ginsburg, My Little Golden Book About Jackie Robinson, My Little Golden Book About Martin Luther King Jr., My Little Golden Book About George Washington, My Little Golden Book About Abraham Lincoln, My Little Golden Book About Balto, and My Little Golden Book About Johnny Appleseed.Sebi y La Tierra Del Chachacha
By Roselyn Sanchez, Eric Winter. 2017
Es el carnaval Latino y Sebi está entusiasmada. Le gustan los trajes llenos de color, la alegre música, pero, sobre…
todo, le encantan los bailes. Su mamá le dice que todavía es muy pequeña para tomar clases de baile. Sin embargo, cuando una hermosa cotorra aparece volando y invita a Sebi y a su amigo Keeke a que la sigan, los conduce, viviendo una emocionante aventura, a una tierra encantada, ¡donde los bailes y la diversión recién han comenzado! ¡Ideal para los niños que aman el baile!Wild Predators (Step into Reading)
By Random House, Chris Kratt, Martin Kratt. 2015
PBS's animated hit show Wild Kratts follows the adventures of zoologists Chris and Martin Kratt as they travel to animal…
habitats around the globe. Along the way, they encounter incredible creatures while combining science education with fun. Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader as they activate their Creature Power Suits to go hunting with the world's most amazing predators, such as sharks, lions, and crocodiles! Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.Wild in Africa! (Little Golden Book)
By Chris Kratt, Martin Kratt. 2016
PBS&’s successful animated show Wild Kratts joins the adventures of zoologists Chris and Martin Kratt as they travel to animal…
habitats around the globe. Along the way, they encounter incredible creatures while combining science education with fun. Boys and girls ages 2 to 5 will love this Little Golden Book in which the Kratts activate their Creature Power Suits and meet some of their favorite wild animals on the African Savanna!How to Solve a Problem: The Rise (and Falls) of a Rock-Climbing Champion
By Ashima Shiraishi. 2020
From Ashima Shiraishi, one of the world's youngest and most skilled climbers, comes a true story of strength and perseverance--in…
rock climbing and in life.To a rock climber, a boulder is called a "problem," and you solve it by climbing to the top. There are twists and turns, falls and scrapes, and obstacles that seem insurmountable until you learn to see the possibilities within them. And then there is the moment of triumph, when there's nothing above you but sky and nothing below but a goal achieved.Ashima Shiraishi draws on her experience as a world-class climber in this story that challenges readers to tackle the problems in their own lives and rise to greater heights than they would have ever thought possible.Wild Animal Babies! (Step into Reading)
By Random House, Chris Kratt, Martin Kratt. 2016
A Step 2 Step into Reading Science Reader about baby animals. PBS's hit animated show Wild Kratts follows the adventures…
of zoologists Chris and Martin Kratt as the duo visits animal habitats around the globe. Along the way, they encounter incredible creatures while combining science education with fun. Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will dive into this deluxe Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader with the Kratt brothers as they activate their Creature Power suits to creep, crawl, and cuddle with amazing animal babies of all kinds! Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.Beaks!
By Sneed B. Collard. 2002
How can a toucan fly with such a large, cumbersome beak? A toucan's beak is actually light as a feather…
due to its honeycomb construction. And not only is it beautiful, but it's an extremely useful tool in foraging for food. Find out more fascinating facts in this remarkably illustrated study of bird beaks. Learn about several different birds, their habitats, and how their beaks are uniquely styled to help them survive. Outstanding 3-D cut-paper illustrations by Robin Brickman create amazingly realistic tableaus of birds in their natural environments with their beaks in action. Back matter includes a comprehensive quiz, a bibliography, and a list of related Web sites.Daring Dozen: The Twelve Who Walked on the Moon
By Suzanne Slade. 2019
A gorgeous introduction to the twelve brave men who have left footprints on the moon, just in time to celebrate…
the fiftieth anniversary of the first lunar landing.On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong took one small step and made history. Over the course of the next three-and-a-half years, twelve lunar explorers, including Alan Shepard and Gene Cernan, touched down on the moon's surface. Author and engineer Suzanne Slade reveals how the Apollo missions (1969-1972) built upon one another and led to important discoveries about our nearest neighbor in space. Back matter includes an afterword by Alan Bean (1932-2018), the fourth person to walk on the moon.John Muir Wrestles a Waterfall
By Julie Danneberg. 2015
The now iconic figure John Muir, while living at the base of Yosemite Falls in California, ventures up the trail…
from his cabin one night and has a harrowing waterfall adventure. Back matter roots the story in Muir’s life’s work as a conservationist and naturalist.