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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yo Soy Cada Cosa Buena
Published in 2024
Illustrations and easy-to-read text pay homage to the strength, character, and worth of a child.
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.
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.
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.
Shared Space
Published in 2024
When messy Pak-Rat moves in next door, Mouse finds his neat and orderly world turned upside down, in this unlikely friendship story about honest communication and boundaries.
Coyote Lost and Found
Published in 2024
From #1 New York Times-bestselling author Dan Gemeinhart comes a standalone companion to the critically-acclaimed The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise about a father and daughter who venture on a moving, uplifting, and rollicking cross-country road trip. It's been almost a year since Coyote and her dad left the road behind and settled down in a small Oregon town. . . time spent grieving the loss of her mom and sisters and trying to fit in at school. But just as life is becoming a new version of normal, Coyote discovers a box containing her moms ashes. And she thinks she might finally be ready to say goodbye. So Coyote and her dad gear up for an epic cross-country road trip to scatter the ashes at her moms chosen resting place. The only problem? Coyote has no idea where that resting place is?and the secrets hidden in a book that Coyote mistakenly sold last year, somewhere in the country. Now, its up to Coyote to track down the treasured book . . . without her dad ever finding out that its lost. Its time to fire up their trusty bus, Yager, pick up some old friends, discover some new ones, and hit the road on another unforgettable adventure. "Your heart needs this joyful miracle of a book." ?Katherine Applegate, acclaimed author of The One and Only Ivan and Wishtree, on The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise.
Anne's Kindred Spirits
Inspired by Anne of Green Gables
Published in 2019
Anne, an eleven-year-old orphan, who lives on a Prince Edward Island farm is looking forward to a picnic with her new friend Diana, but she needs to keep her temper in check and make sure she doesn't get in trouble before the day of the picnic arrives.
Anne's School Days
Inspired by Anne of Green Gables
Published in 2021
"A chapter book about Anne Shirley's school days, inspired by L. M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables."--
Welcome to the Woofington
Published in 2024
At the grand opening of the Woofington, Rufus and his boss Ms. Coco strive to create the perfect experience for their canine guests as they deal with unexpected challenges including pup-parazzi and fleas.
The Liars Society
Published in 2024
The Inheritance Games and One of Us is Lying for middle grade -- beloved author Alyson Gerber's new series is an unforgettable mystery featuring a secret society, a mysterious island, and dangerous family secrets. Weatherby is a fish out of water. When she lands a scholarship to the prestigious Boston School, shes excited to be in the same world as her dad, whom shes never met, and make real friends. But Weatherby has a secret shell risk everything to protect, one that could destroy her new life. Every member of Jacks wealthy and privileged family has made their mark at the Boston School. Everyone, that is, except for Jack, who is entirely mediocre. Hes desperate to prove his worth to his influential father. But Jack has a secret of his own . . . one with the power to ruin everything. When the money for their school trip to a private islandexclusive to Boston studentsis stolen, Jack and Weatherby are invited to play a high-stakes game and solve the mystery of the missing money. If they win, theyll be selected to join the oldest, most powerful secret society in the worldand theyll be Boston royalty forever. If they lose . . . well, they better not lose. Beloved author Alyson Gerber crafts an unforgettable mystery that asksare some secrets and lies impossible to overcome?.
Making Sense of Dog Senses
How Our Furry Friends Experience the World
Published in 2024
"A playful yet scientifically precise exploration of a dog's five senses that will help readers better appreciate the canine point of view Did you know that dogs have millions more olfactory receptors than humans and that their noses are built to reservesome air that they breathe in just for smelling? So why the butt sniffing? Actually, dogs discern a lot of information about another dog from a whiff of that region, including the dog's health and eating habits. In five chapters that explore each of a dog's senses, and an additional chapter that questions whether dogs might have senses that people don't, this middle-grade nonfiction book explains canine senses from both evolutionary and scientific perspectives. Sidebars offer additional information throughout the text, including hands-on activities that let readers experience a dog's sensory abilities for themselves''-- Provided by publisher.
The Soccer Encyclopedia
Published in 2024
Featuring expanded material on women's soccer, as well as a fill-in EURO 2024 results wallchart, this fully updated edition is filled with pictures and profiles of the world's most skill players, past and present, providing in-depth coverage of every aspect of soccer.
No Bear Anywhere
Published in 2024
Bruin eagerly searches for a bear on a family walk but finds only pinecones, flowers, and stones, leaving him sad until a surprising twist brightens his day.
Penny Lu Porcupine
Published in 2024
A cautious porcupine summons the courage to stand up to threats both real and imagined.
A Rainbow in Brown
Published in 2024
"Jo wants to paint all the wonderful things she loves. With a palette of red, yellow, and blue, Jo knows she can mix any colors together to create new ones. Her imagination takes flight as she explores painting with primary and by mixing her own secondarycolors, each picture as beautiful as the last. But through her exploration of the colors of the rainbow, Jo finds that her favorite is a combination of them all: brown"-- Provided by publisher.
Feast Your Eyes on Food
Published in 2021
"Fall in love with food with this family compendium that celebrates the variety and abundance of more than 1,000 delicious things to eat from all over the world"-- Provided by publisher.
The Vanderbeekers Ever After
Published in 2023
The bestselling Vanderbeeker family finds love and hope in hard times as they face the challenge of a serious illness with the support of their Harlem community. The Vanderbeekers are looking forward to the wedding of two of their favorite people! But when one of the siblings receives a dire diagnosis, instead of preparing for a celebration, the family is suddenly spending their time at the hospital. And soon they are helping a newly made and critically ill friend, even as they struggle with how their own lives have turned upside down. In the poignant conclusion to the bestselling Vanderbeekers series, the beloved family faces their biggest challenge yet, rising to meet it with the characteristic love, warmth, and hope that has won them a lasting home in the hearts of readers everywhere.
Super Good Baking for Kids
Published in 2020
Presents thirty-five recipes with simple, easy-to-read instructions for making cakes, pies, cookies, breads, and puddings, with information on cooking techniques, tips on kitchen safety, and sidebars with amusing facts related to cooking.
The Math Adventurers
A Day at the Zoo
Published in 2023
"Beep and Boots are looking forward to a day out at the zoo, especially getting to see their favorite animal--the giraffe. But they have to keep an eye on the time or else they'll miss feeding time! It's all too easy to get distracted by lions, tigers, and tasty snacks--15 minutes here, half an hour there! Pretty soon, Beep and Boots realize they might be late. Will they make it to the giraffe enclosure in time?"--
The Math Adventurers
Measure Up
Published in 2023
"Beep and Boots have an exciting, fun-packed day planned at the amusement park. The pals cannot wait to enjoy all the rides together. But when they check their heights, Boots is not tall enough to go on a lot of the rides. And going to an amusement park is no fun if you can't share it with friends. Will Beep be able to come up with a solution so the pair can go on the really high Star Drop ride?"--
Gooseberry
Published in 2024
Twelve-year-old nonbinary B forms a connection with an anxious stray dog, Gooseberry, prompting them to pursue their dream of becoming a dog trainer while navigating the complexities of trust and building a family in their newest foster home.
The Magic and Mystery of Trees
Published in 2019
From the highest branch and leaf down to the complex "wood wide web" of roots, every part of a tree plays an important role in its own growth and the habitat of the whole forest or woodland. This illustrated book takes children on a fascinating journey of exploration, showing them just how special these mighty organisms are. Full color.
The Girl Who Fought Back
Vladka Meed and the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
Published in 2024
"Warsaw, Poland, 1940s: The Nazis are on the march, determined to wipe out the Jewish people of Europe. Teenage Vladka and her family are among the thousands of Jews forced to relocate behind the walls of the Warsaw Ghetto, a cramped, oppressive space full of starvation, suffering, and death. When Vladka's family is deported to concentration camps, Vladka joins up with other young people in the ghetto who are part of the Jewish underground: a group determined to fight back against the Nazis, no matter thecost. Vladka's role in the underground? To pass as a non-Jew, sneaking out of the ghetto to blend into Polish society while smuggling secret messages and weapons back over the ghetto wall. Every move she makes comes with the risk of being arrested or killed. But Vladka and her friends know that their missions are worth the danger--they are preparing for an uprising like no other, one that will challenge the Nazi war machine. This astonishing true story of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, told through the lensof Holocaust survivor and educator Vladka Meed, introduces readers to a crucial piece of history while highlighting the persistence of bravery in the face of hate"-- Provided by publisher.
Pizza for Pia
Published in 2024
Pia bravely informs her pizza-loving family that she wants something different to eat.
A Royal Fishing Scam
A Royal Fishing Scam
Published in 2024
The Pup Detectives at Pawston Elementary are quick to notice something not quite right about their special guest Prince Bubbles.
The (mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle
Published in 2024
"Five kids across centuries recount the history of Cleopatra's Needle, from its construction in ancient Egypt to moving it across the ocean to New York city in the 19th century"-- Provided by publisher.
My Weird School Special
No More School, April Fools!
Published in 2024
Join A.J. and his friends on a prank-palooza to celebrate April Fools Day in this new My Weird School special, featuring extra pages of puzzles, games, and more! The My Weird School kids are fed up with Miss Banks and her constant pranks. They decide to finally prank her back. After seeing how focused and engaged the kids are with their practical joke, Mrs. Stoker suggests a week-long prank competition between the students and the teachers. If the kids manage to pull off a win, theyll get a candy party. And so begins the most epic prank war that Ella Mentry School has ever seen! Bestselling author Dan Gutman brings his kid-friendly sense of humor to this special series of holiday-themed chapter books featuring hilarious stories, fun cameos, and, of course, epic pranks. With 144 pages full of games, pranks, and more, this is one weird April Fools Day special you wont want to miss!.
My Weirdtastic School #4
Miss Nichol Is in a Pickle!
Published in 2024
This is the fourth book in the sixth arc in the sensational My Weird School series, which has sold more than 34 million copies worldwide across all six arcs! When Principal Stoker decides Ella Mentry School needs a school vegetable garden, she brings in Miss Nichol to oversee the planting. But when A.J. and his friends start helping out, hijinks ensue. Mrs. Stoker has issued a declaration?Ella Mentry School is going to start a vegetable garden! A.J. is sure that its the worst idea in the history of the world. Plus, Miss Nichol, the graduate student turned gardening instructor, is really weird. Like, really, really weird. When the kids cant grow donuts from Cheerios or chicken trees from nuggets, theyre left with fruits and vegetables. But what happens when someone?or something?keeps taking bites out of their produce?.
Bubbly Beautiful Kitty-Corn
Published in 2024
Kitty helps her best friend Unicorn accomplish his dream of being a mermaid, but despite an elaborate DIY mermaid tail, the friends' trip to the beach does not go as planned and Unicorn's insecurities ermerge.
Prehistoric Worlds
Published in 2024
"Take children on a fascinating journey through history, showing them how and where their favorite dinosaurs came to exist, and how events from billions of years ago are still affecting our natural world today"-- Provided by publisher.
Unstoppable Us. Vol. 2, Why the World Isn't Fair
Published in 2024
Revealing how human society evolved and flourished, a world-renowned historian and philosopher tells strange, but true, stories about how humans established civilization, endured the consequences of it and created history-changing inventions along the way.
Tidemagic
The Many Faces of Ista Flit
Published in 2024
In the mystical town of Shelwich, where magic waxes and wanes with the tide, Ista Flit joins forces with Nat and Ruby in their quest to find missing loved ones and unravel the mysterious connections among thieves, monsters, and the missing townspeople.
Else B. in the Sea
The Woman Who Painted the Wonders of the Deep
Published in 2024
"Else Bostelmann donned a red swimsuit and a copper diving helmet and, with paints and brushes in hand, descended into the choppy turquoise sea off the coast of Bermuda. It was 1930, and few had ventured deep into the sea before. She discovered a fairyland six fathoms below the surface-fantastic coral castles, glittering sunbeams, swaying sea plumes, and schools of fish. Deep under the water, Else painted these never-before-seen deep-sea creatures. Back on land, Else worked with world-renowned scientist William Beebe to re-create the fascinating world that existed underneath the waves. It was a daring and glamorous adventure, and a dream come true for Else, who shared this new, unfathomable world with humankind"-- Provided by publisher.
Finding Things
Published in 2024
An invitation to find joy in the simple things that are all around, if you know how to notice them.
Desserts Around the World
Published in 2022
"This book shows young readers some of the many ways people eat dessert around the world"-- Provided by publisher.
Big Bear and Little Bear Go Fishing
Published in 2024
"Two bears go on a leisurely fishing trip"-- Provided by publisher.
Seashell Key
Published in 2024
Follows residents of Seashell Key as they welcome summer visitors to their coastal town.
Maetis Like Me
Published in 2024
Sharing all the ways they experience their Maetis heritage, including enjoying traditional foods and sharing stories, dance, music and songs, a group of children help one child reconnect with their history, showing them it's never too late to learn, celebrate or become part of an often-overlooked culture.
A Child's Introduction to Asian American and Pacific Islander History
The Heroes, the Stories, and the Cultures That Helped to Build America
Published in 2024
The Secret World of Plants
Tales of More Than 100 Remarkable Flowers, Trees, and Seeds
Published in 2022
Plants are found almost everywhere on Earth, but to many people their lives are a mystery. Learn how seagrass flowers underwater, how the Venus flytrap counts to make sure it catches its prey, and why some tulips used to cost more than a house! This fascinating book for kids explores the vast plant kingdom and explains how plants work, as well as the weird and wonderful relationships they have with animals.
Cooking with the Sneetches
Published in 2024
In simple, rhyming text, the Sneetches roast hot dogs and marshmallows over a beach bonfire.
Slow Adventures - Enjoy Every Moment
40 Real-life Journeys by Boat, Bike, Foot, and Train
Published in 2024
On a Summer Night
Published in 2024
On a hot summer night a little girl wakes up, and wonders what has woken her, and the rest of the nighttime world.
Unicycle Dad
Published in 2024
Sarah compares her family's life with a single father to riding a unicycle, a balancing act that is sometimes difficult but also filled with joy and love.
Forever and Ever
Forever and Ever
Published in 2024
Otis and Peanut, a long-haired guinea pig and a naked mole rat, deal with the loss of Pearl, Peanut's sister and Otis' friend, by celebrating old memories and making some new one.
The Girl and the Mermaid
Published in 2024
Alina worries as her grandmother's memories fade, but when she meets a mermaid who takes her on an adventure everything changes.
Forest of Wolves
Published in 2015
The four bears finally reach Toklo's home in the mountains, but it has come at a price--Yakone is ill and may not survive and Lusa might need to leave her friends behind to discover her own purpose.
A Hidden Enemy
Published in 2014
Lucky's efforts to settle in the forest with his fellow Unleashed Dogs is challenged by a fierce wild pack that wants to claim the land, prompting a daring plan by Bella that tests Lucky's cunning and intelligence.
Into the Shadows
Published in 2017
When the Wild Pack discovers that a traitor is in their midst, the ensuing tensions and suspicions threaten the precarious peace among the survivors, challenging protective Storm to do whatever she can to keep everyone safe.
Linus and Etta Could Use a Win
Published in 2024
"A hot-headed cynic befriends the new kid--a shy trans boy--when she takes on a bet to get him elected student body president"-- Provided by publisher.
Noor Needs to Know!
Published in 2024
Noor's inquisitive quest to uncover the purpose of hijabs leads her to her Ammu, who reveals the heartwarming answer.
Perfect Paper Cranes
Published in 2024
"While at Japan Festival Day, Gigi volunteers at the origami booth with her Ojiji but soon discovers folding paper is harder than it looks"-- Provided by publisher.
Endangered Animals Atlas
A Journey Across the World and into the Wild
Published in 2023
''In this follow-on to Soccer Atlas, Ocean Atlas, and Dinosaur Atlas, you will be taken on a journey around the planet and through the distinctive habitats and landscapes it supports. Try and spot the world's smallest chameleon in Madagascar. Marvel at the rarely-seen snow leopard that prowls the Himalayas. Meet the amazing yellow-footed rock-wallaby of the Australian outback. On this amazing adventure you will discover the reasons why the rich biodiversity of our planet is so at risk, and why so many ofits creatures are endangered. Entries on endangered animals in a whole host of environments will inspire love and admiration for the natural world and all its amazing creatures. An important yet gentle introduction to the impact of climate change and human activity on the environment, Endangered Animals Atlas explores how everyone can help save our planet and enjoy its beauty. What does 'endangered' mean? Why are animals endangered, and how can we help them? What incredible animals are found on the Galapagos Islands? This expansive guide to endangered animals answers all these questions and more as you journey around the world and marvel at the biodiversity of the planet, and how much it needs to be protected''-- Provided by publisher.
Elinor McGrath, Pet Doctor
The Story of America's First Female Veterinarian
Published in 2024
"When Elinor McGrath decided she wanted to be a veterinarian, the world told her no, but she was determined to prove that accepting women wasn't the only change the profession needed"-- Provided by publisher.
Rachel Friedman Breaks the Rules
Published in 2024
"Rachel is not one for rules, but when a meet-and-greet with her favorite gymnast is at risk, she must be on her best behavior, especially at synagogue"-- Provided by publisher.
Second Chance Summer
Published in 2023
Maddie and Chloe have always been best friends?until last year, when Chloes popularity and budding fame as an actor left Maddie in the dust one too many times. Their friendship is over, and they're both ready to move on. Or so they think. The girls arrive at camp only to discover that the universe isn't ready to let go of this friendship just yet: They're cabinmates, and now they both have to spend the summer with their ex-best friend. Each of the girls has to decide: Is it time to try again, or is this friendship doomed for good?.
A Love Letter to My Library
Published in 2024
Children in the community express gratitude for their local library's fun activities and inclusive space.
What's the Point of Art?
Published in 2024
Painting a vivid portrait of art throughout history, showing how it has changed the world, one artistic movement at a time, this book illustrates how artists bring their ideas to life, explores various techniques and shows how art can affect the way we think and feel.
Box of Dreams
Published in 2024
Helping her mama pack up a special balikbayan box for their relatives in the Philippines, a little girl sends along a secret wish to one day meet her family and to see and experience all the places where her mother grew up.
The Door Is Open
Stories of Celebration and Community by 11 Desi Voices
Published in 2024
"A story of community, belonging, and friendship told by South Asian authors through an interconnected anthology, based in the fictional town of Maple Grove, New Jersey, and centralized at the town community center"-- Provided by publisher.
Safiyyah's War
Published in 2024
Inspired by the true story of how the Grand Mosque of Paris saved the lives of hundreds of Jews during World War II, this breathtaking tale of suspense, compassion, and courage stars an extraordinary young heroine readers will never forget.
Arboretum
Published in 2024
Celebrating trees from around the world, this volume sheds light on the vital role they play in maintaining a healthy, thriving planet and introduces everything from trees associated with ancient mythology to the rarest and most unusual specimens.
Grilled Cheese? Yes, Please!
Published in 2024
On a stormy night, Margot eagerly waits for her mother to return to make grilled cheese together, but as she and her grandfather welcome more and more seafarers sheltering from the storm, her hope and supplies dwindle until she discovers the importance ofa community and a helping hand. Includes recipe for grilled cheese.
Swindle (Swindle #1)
Volume 1
Published in 2009
After a mean collector named Swindle cons him out of his most valuable baseball card, Griffin Bing puts together a band of misfits to break into Swindle's compound and recapture the card. There are many things standing in their way, but Griffin and his team are going to get back what's rightfully his.
Slugfest
Published in 2024
From Gordon Korman, the New York Times bestselling author of Restart, comes a hilarious new story about a group of underdogs who come together when they are forced to attend summer school?for failing PE. Yash is the best athlete at Robinette Middle School?so good, in fact, that hes already playing on the high schools JV sports teams. Imagine his shock when he learns that his JV practices have kept him from earning a state-mandated credit for eighth-grade PE. To graduate, he has to take Physical Education Equivalency?PEE, also known as ?Slugfest?in summer school. Yash gets to know his fellow ?slugs?: Kaden, an academic superstar whos physically hopeless; twins Sarah and Stewart, who are too busy trying to kill each other to do any real PE; Jesse, a notorious prankster; Arabella, who protests everything; and Cleo, a natural athlete who has sworn off sports. But when one of them tries to blow the lid off a scandal that could make all their time in summer school a waste, Yash is forced to take drastic action. Teaming up with the most hapless crew in school can really surprise a person. And their teacher might be hiding the biggest surprise yet. . . .
LEGO Pocket Builder
Published in 2024
"Become a LEGO building expert with stacks of facts, tips, and tricks at your fingertips--no previous building experience required! Get out your bricks and be inspired to build your favorite real and fantasy pets, including cats, dogs, rabbits, fish, unicorns, and much more. Plus learn to build homes and accessories for your brick-built buddies. Each LEGO Pocket Builder book is packed with images of fun-to-make models, building techniques, advice, and inspiration--plus they are perfectly pocket-sized forbuilding anywhere--even on-the-go. Grab your LEGO bricks and get building!"-- Provided by publisher.
The Story of French Fries
Published in 2024
"Potatoes can be turned into lots of yummy side dishes, and french fries are a popular option. But who discovered french fries? Are they really from France? And how did they end up in restaurants around the world? These questions and more will be answeredin this fascinating book on french fries"-- Provided by publisher.
Hope is a Rainbow
Published in 2024
A celebration of all the things that hope can mean and how to reach for your dreams, whether they are as big as the night sky or as small as a bowl of ice cream.
The Bedtime Book of Magical Creatures
An Introduction to More Than 100 Creatures from Legend and Folklore
Published in 2024
Asteroid Vs. Comet
Published in 2024
"There's a comet speeding in from the outer solar system, and it's about to slam into an asteroid. Who will be left standing after this interplanetary smackdown? The pockmarked asteroid, a veteran fighter who's already seen some action? Or the dazzling comet, with its incredible velocity and a tail that stretches millions of miles? Kicking off a dynamic series on cosmic collisions, Asteroid vs. Comet starts by comparing the two opponents, then offers hints and context to encourage readers to use real science to form a hypothesis. Action-packed full-color illustrations with a graphic, comic-book feel will attract reluctant readers and kids who love smash-and-crash along with budding scientists. Curious readers can find back matter addressing the question of fact versus fiction, how to become a citizen scientist, and comets and asteroids in the news"-- Provided by publisher.
Mini Machines That Zoom and Spin
Published in 2023
"Looking to build some cool moving machines? Think small! Craft a tiny Ferris wheel or a super-small wobbling UFO. You might even make an itty-bitty disco ball. Tiny machines are tons of fun!"-- Provided by publisher.
One Giant Leap
Published in 2024
"Follows a young child who, with the push of an elevator button, becomes an astronaut and blasts off into space on an important mission until it's time for school"-- Provided by publisher.
Grumpy Monkey
Too Many Bugs
Published in 2024
At first Jim is impressed with Norman's new pet bugs, but he quickly becomes jealous of all the time Norman spends with them and when the bugs have babies, Jim declares Norman has too many pets.
Duck Duck Taco Truck
Published in 2024
"It's ducks vs. goose in a beachside food truck showdown"-- Provided by publisher.
The Truth About Triangles
Published in 2024
A heartfelt contemporary middle grade novel, perfect for fans of Front Desk, following Luca Salvatore, a young gay Italian American trying to save his familys pizza restaurant and a life that feels like its falling apart after he learns that his parents may be separating and his first crush and best friend might be into each other.
The Labyrinth of Lost and Found
Published in 2024
Eleven-year-old Benjamiah Creek's rational beliefs are challenged when he receives a magical doll that leads him into the perilous world of Wreathenwold, where he joins forces with Elizabella to uncover a mysterious conspiracy and find her missing brother.
Race to Warp Speed
Race to Warp Speed
Published in 2024
"Jeff the alien is ready to take his dino-friends on a quest to find their missing family. . .that is if he can remember where he put his warp drive first."-- Provided by publisher.
A Terrible Place for a Nest
Published in 2024
Juno slowly adjusts to his new home by helping a family of mourning doves, who have chosen a most inconvenient spot for their nest.
Daughters of the Lamp
Published in 2024
Percy Jackson meets Arabian fairy tales in this stunning middle grade fantasy debut about a girl who becomes the guardian of Ali Babas legendary treasure. Believe in fairy tales. Sahara Rashad lives by logic. Loves science. And always has a plan. Except her dad just whisked her away to her uncles wedding in Egypt, upending every single plan she had for the summer. In Cairo, Saharas days are filled with family?and mystery. First, Saharas cousins claim the pretentious bride-to-be is actually a witch. Then her late mothers necklace starts glowing?and disappears. Saharas attempts to recover the necklace lead her to the greatest mystery yet. Deep in an underground chamber lies Ali Babas magical treasure. Hidden from a line of sorcerers who threatened to use its powers for evil, the treasure was given to Saharas ancestor Morgana for safekeeping and passed down from mother to daughter for generations. Now only Sahara stands in the sorcerers way. Can the girl whos never believed in magic trust the unknown and claim her legacy as the treasures keeper?.
Tiger Daughter
Published in 2023
Equal parts heartbreaking and hopeful, Tiger Daughter is an award-winning novel about finding your voice amidst the pressures of growing up in an immigrant home told from the perspective of a remarkable young Chinese girl. Wen Zhou is a first-generation daughter of Chinese migrant parents. She has high expectations from her parents to succeed in school, especially her father whose strict rules leave her feeling trapped. She dreams of creating a future for herself more satisfying than the one her parents expect her to lead. Then she befriends a boy named Henry who is also a first generation immigrant. He is the smartest boy at school despite struggling with his English and understands her in a way nobody has lately. Both of them dream of escaping and together they come up with a plan to take an entrance exam for a selective school far from home. But when tragedy strikes, it will take all of Wens resilience and tiger strength to get herself and Henry through the storm that follows. Tiger Daughter is a coming-of-age novel that will grab hold of you and not let go.
Night Stories
Folktales from Latin America
Published in 2024
Three Latin American folktales include the story of the Iara, a mermaid who lures men to her underwater domain, the tale of La Lechuza, an enormous owl with the face of a woman, and two gauchos' encounter with La Luz Mala, a spooky light that terrorizes travelers.
The Equinox Test
Published in 2024
Three friends discover magic and mayhem around every corner of their school in this brand-new illustrated series from New Yorker cartoonist and NAACP Image Award nominee Liz Montague that's perfect for fans of Witchlings and The Wizards of Waverly Place. Welcome to the Brooklyn School of Magic, where seeds of enchantment are planted and magic sprouts in every corner. And where each fall, fifth years must pass the Equinox Test if they want to move up to Middle Magic. Rose is worried. She's never been the best student. And if she doesn't pass with flying colors, Principal Ivy says she may have to transfer to a boring, non-magical school. Amethyst knows she's got the skills to ace the test. But to really impress her mom, she's got her eye on the school's top prize. Lavender just wants to fit in. Even after a few years in the States, he still feels homesick. All. The. Time. Passing the test might just be his ticket back to the island. But with best friend battles, a cheating scandal, and trouble brewing in the magical community, the Equinox Test may not even be the biggest challenge these Magic Bearers will face this year...
Dr. Color Monster and the Emotions Toolkit
Published in 2024
"The Color Monster uses his emotions toolkit to help the reader learn to regulate emotions through many different self-soothing, therapeutic techniques"-- Provided by publisher.
Super Pancake and the Mini Muffin Mayhem
A Graphic Novel
Published in 2024
"Peggy Pancake, is now up against her toughest, scariest obstacle yet: babysitting"-- Provided by publisher.
The Seventh Direction
A Legend of Creation
Published in 2024
"In order to protect this precious creation, Wakȟaaŋ Tȟaaŋka needed to hide it where it would always be safe and turned to our animal relatives for help. Together, they found the perfect place. Do you know where they chose? The Seventh Direction: A Legend of Creation is not just a book; it's an immersive experience that invites children to explore a world of cultural richness, creativity, and the interconnectedness of all things"-- Provided by publisher.
The Princess Protection Program
Published in 2024
Where can a princess hide if her Ever After isn't all that Happy? Bestselling author Alex London turns classic fairy tales on their heads in this fast-paced, funny fantasy about embracing change and taking control of your own story. For fans of The School for Good and Evil and the Never Afters series. Every fairy tale ends with its characters living happily ever after, right? A valiant prince quests long and hard to reach the castle where the sleeping princess lies. And with a kiss, he will awaken her. But what if the princess does NOT think a kiss from a stranger is a very pleasant way to wake up? Yuck! When Rosamund flees her prince, a Door of Opportunity opens, and she steps through to the Home Educational Academy (the HEA for short). Rosamund has found the Princess Protection Program, where fugitive fairy tale princesses escape unwanted affections, untimely ends, and all the other perils of their stories. But as Rosamund adjusts to life in the real world and makes her first real friends (Rana, who left her story after an incident with a frog; Sirena, a former mermaid; Cindy and Charlie, who didn't want to get married after just one dance; and others), she has more and more questions. Does anyone ever graduate from the HEA? Why doesn't anyone seem to remember former students? Is the kindly fairy headmistress all she appears to be? Is anyone? And the most important question of all: Can Rosamund change her story? Acclaimed and bestselling author Alex London weaves together several beloved fairy tales in this fast-paced, funny, and slyly subversive adventure about finding your place in the world and taking control of your own story. The daring escapes, sinister monsters, familiar friends, and surprise twists will keep even reluctant readers glued to the pages. The Princess Protection Program is for fans of the Never Afters and the Descendants seri.
Walkies
A Dog's Tale
Published in 2024
In this exuberant wordless story, Kid wants to stay inside playing computer games on a rainy day but Dog wants to go for WALKIES, so the duo heads to the park, where Dog's playful antics turn the gloomy day into the best day ever.
Tree. Table. Book
Published in 2024
From two-time Newbery medalist Lois Lowry comes this warm and resonant story of an unlikely friendship, which unfolds as a revelation on how we hold on to?and pass on?what matters most. When precocious eleven-year-old Sophie sets out to save her elderly neighbor (who is also her dearest friend), her journey will take her through their familiar suburban landscape and then, steadily yet unexpectedly, deeper into a landscape of history and shared stories.
Touch the Sky
Published in 2024
Captures the unforgettable moment when a child learns how to pump on a swing.
Waking the Dead and Other Fun Activities
Published in 2024
"Twelve-year-old Kimmy Jones discovers secrets about her heritage and learns about a witch who has been wreaking havoc for centuries"-- Provided by publisher.
Zooni Tales
A Friend Till the End
Published in 2024
"Join pup Zooni and the zoo crew on a series of rhyming adventures from cheese quests to road tests"-- Provided by publisher.
What if You Had an Animal Home!?
Published in 2024
"What if you woke up one morning and discovered you were living inside a wild animal's home instead of your own? How would that change your daily life? What If You Had an Animal Home!? is the next imaginative book in Sandra Markle's popular What If You Had...? series. If you had a honeybee's home, you'd always have room service. If you had a meerkat's home, you'd play hide-and-seek for hours. And a hermit crab's home would follow you wherever you go! The animal kingdom has tons of amazing homes, but yoursis pretty great, too!"-- Provided by publisher.
The Not-so-simple Question
Published in 2024
While on a class trip to Taiwan, where her beloved Ah-Ma is from, Holly-Mei Jones, despite settling into her new friend group, is under pressure to date while wondering if maybe being half-Taiwanese isn't enough--and if she'll ever feel like she belongs.
Lei and the Fire Goddess
Published in 2023
"Lei and the Fire Goddess blends preteen angst and beloved Hawaiian mo?olelo in a way that hasn't been done before." ?Auli?i Cravalho, actress and voice of Disney's Princess Moana Curses aren't real. At least, that's what twelve-year-old, part-Hawaiian Anna Leilani Kama?ehu thinks when she listens to her grandmother's folktales about sacred flowers and family guardians. Anna's friends back home in Colorado don't believe in legends, either. They're more interested in science and sports?real, tangible things that stand in total contrast to Annas familys embarrassing stories. So when Anna goes back to Hawai?i to visit her T?t?, she has no interest in becoming the heir to her familys history; shes set on having a touristy, fun vacation. But when Anna accidentally insults Pele the fire goddess by destroying her lehua blossom, a giant hawk swoops in and kidnaps her best friend, and she quickly learns just how real these mo?olelo are. In order to save her friends and family, Anna must now battle mythical creatures, team up with demigods and talking bats, and evade the traps Pele hurls her way. For if Anna hopes to undo the curse, she will have to dig deep into her Hawaiian roots and learn to embrace all of who she is.
Paper Dragons
Published in 2024
A 12-year-old girl wins an invitation to train as an apprentice to immortals in the first book of the new must-read magical series destined to take the world by storm?perfect for fans of Amari and the Night Brothers, Skandar and Eragon. Let the competition begin! ?A new classic fantasy adventure.? ? Eoin Colfer, author of the internationally best-selling Artemis Fowl series An outsider in her village above the cloud sea, 12-year-old orphan Yeung Zhi Gings only hope of escape is to win the single invitation to train as a Silhouette: an apprentice to the immortals. After her ill-fated attempt to impress the Silhouette scout leads to a dragon attack on the jade mountain, Zhi Ging is sure that her chances, and her life, are over. But the scout spots her potential and offers her protection and a second chance. Shes in. In her lessons in Hok Woh, the underwater realm of the immortals, Zhi Ging must face the challenging trials set by her teachers to prove that shes worthy of being a Silhouette?despite her rivals attempts to sabotage her. But as Zhi Gings power grows, so do the rumours of the return of the Fui Gwai, an evil spirit that turns people into grey-eyed thralls. When the impossible happens and the Fui Gwai attack the Silhouettes, can Zhi Ging use her newly uncovered talents to save her friends and the world beyond? Or will the grey-eyed spirit consume them all?.
All About Grief
Published in 2024
"All About Grief looks at grief from many different angles, helping preteens understand how it influences emotions, relationships, brains, bodies, and behavior"-- Provided by publisher.
Like a Charm
Published in 2023
After the death of her grandfather, nuerodivergent tween Ramya uncovers a world of mystery and magic?and shes the only one who can see it! From the award-winning author of A Kind of Spark. ?Ramya, you have something this city needs. And its something thats going to change everything.? Ramya Knox is used to feeling cursed. People only notice her long enough to call her a troublemaker. Except Grandpa. He sees Ramya and her neurodiversity as enchanting. But when Grandpa dies, Ramya's world loses its charm...until she discovers he left behind one big secret: that magic is real and Ramya can see it. Trolls, vampires, kelpies, and more fantastical beings hide in the shadows for Ramya to discover. But the Hidden Folk need protection from the most dangerous creatures of all: the sirens. These beautiful monsters use their voices to get wahtever they want, and lately they want power. And anyone who resists, anyone who is different, simply...disappears. It's up to Ramya to finish her grandpa's work and expose the sirens for the villains they are--before their voices frown out the human and Hidden worlds forever.
I See a Rat
Published in 2024
"Dog is woken up from a nap by a surprising new visitor, Rat, and soon Dog and Rat are friends"-- Provided by publisher.
Gaby's Latin American Kitchen
70+ Kid-tested and Kid-approved Recipes for Young Chefs
Published in 2022
A celebrity chef introduces readers to cultures and cuisines they may be unfamiliar with through over 70 recipes for each meal of the day that have all been kid-tested and kid-approved.
Halfway to Harbor
Published in 2024
Twelve-year-old Habor spends more time at her dad's house as she attends an elite basketball league, and as she improves her jump shot and makes new connections, she becomes torn between staying with her dad and her beloved Sunrise Lagoon.
Winnie Nash is Not Your Sunshine
Published in 2024
Winnie Nash, who has been keeping her sexual orientation a secret, spends the summer with her grandma in New Jersey as she struggles with her family's expectations while yearning to embrace her true self and attend the Pride Parade in New York City.
Tiburon Grande, Tiburon Pequeno Van a La Escuela
Big Shark, Little Shark Go to School
Published in 2024
Merriam-Webster's Elementary Dictionary
Published in 2024
"Merriam-Webster's Elementary Dictionary is geared towards students ages 8-11. This full-color reference contains more than 36,000 entries as well as hundreds of illustrations, photographs, and diagrams. The book includes paragraphs about word histories,word roots, and synonyms; quotations from children's literature; maps and Geographical Names; and guides to Capitalization and Punctuation"-- Provided by publisher.
Emma Mckenna, Full out
Published in 2024
Third-grader Emma McKenna's plans to start fresh at a new school are complicated when her former best friend--and now enemy--shows up in Emma's class.
Bumblebee's Big Mission
Published in 2023
"Since the Transformers War ended, Bumblebee has been living under the radar, helping Optimus Prime whenever he needs him. Only a select few know his whereabouts and the top secret, super important missions he has completed"-- Provided by publisher.
It's Optimus Prime Time!
Published in 2023
"Now that the Transformers War is over, Optimus Prime's role as leader of the bots looks a little different than before. Follow along as he works with Dot Malto and G.H.O.S.T. and sets an example for Terrans and Transformers bots alike!"-- Provided by publisher.
Cloud Puppy
Published in 2024
Cloud Puppy is part puppy, part cloud, and has special skills like floating, sniffing, and making rainbows, and when she finds out about the upcoming comics convention she is excited to meet the creator of her favorite comic, Kit Starlight.
The Last Apple Tree
Published in 2024
Twelve-year-old Sonnet grapples with the loss of her grandfather's apple orchard, disrupted by a housing development, and forms an uneasy relationship with her neighbor Zeke after they discover a family secret that has the potential to disrupt Sonnet's family or bring about healing and growth.
Home in a Lunchbox
Published in 2024
After moving to America from Hong Kong, Jun feels isolated at her new school but discovers a sense of home in the familiar foods and flavors she finds in her lunchbox.
Shipwrecked
Published in 2024
Jake has a 'new' boat, but when Jake, Macon, and Lovie, go fishing the engine dies, and they end up shipwrecked on a small, uninhabited island far from Dewees, struggling to survive while hoping for rescue.
Park Shark
Published in 2023
"During their late-night swim in the pond, the ducklings think they see a shark. With carefully leveled text, young readers can find out if there really is a shark in the park"--
Freedom on the Sea
The True Story of the Civil War Hero Robert Smalls and His Daring Escape to Freedom
Published in 2024
The Wild Journey of Juniper Berry
Published in 2023
Eleven-year-old Juniper Berry lives in a cabin with her family deep in the wild woods. Living off the grid is usually exciting, like the time she chased off three growling raccoons with a tree branch and some acorns, or when she thought she glimpsed the legendary Bigfoot. But her happy life in the wild ends abruptly when her younger brother gets sick, and the family moves to the city to be closer to the hospital.Juniper and her older sister are sent to live with cousins they hardly know and attend a public school for the first time, which is harder to navigate than the wild woods ever were. Juniper feels like a wolf cub separated from her pack.When Juniper notices that her cousin, Alayna, is being bullied by so-called friends, she's ready to fight back like the wild geese do when protecting their goslings, but her cousin tells her to stay out of it; she doesn't want Juniper making things worse.As the hospital bills for her brother start piling up, Juniper knows they'll need to be paid before the family can go back to the woods, so she decides to make enough money to help out. With Alayna's support, Juniper starts posting videos filled with her wisdom from the woods, hoping to get a following. But what if it doesn't work? What if the bills never get paid? Not going home to the wild is Juniper's worst nightmare. But while she's stuck in the city, she might as well make the most of it, like sticking up for her cousin, for starters.The Wild Journey of Juniper Berry is a story about perseverance when faced with difficult and unfamiliar challenges, belonging and finding your identity, compassion for others, and learning that our differences can sometimes be our strengths.
Spying on Spies
Elizebeth Smith Friedman Codebreaker
Published in 2024
"From bestselling and award-winning author-illustrator Marissa Moss, praised for her accessible blend of narrative nonfiction with graphic novel-style chapter openers in The Woman Who Split the Atom: The Life of Lise Meitner, comes another fascinating story of a groundbreaking woman in STEM. One of the founders of U.S. cryptology who would eventually become one of the world's greatest code breakers, Elizebeth Smith Friedman (1892-1980) was a brilliant mind behind many important battles throughout the 20thcentury, saving many lives through her intelligence and heroism. Whip-smart and determined, Elizebeth displayed a remarkable aptitude for language and recognizing patterns from a young age. After getting her start by looking for linguistic clues to the true authorship of Shakespeare's writings, she and her husband William Friedman were tasked with heading up the first government code-breaking unit in America, training teams and building their own sophisticated code systems during the lead-up to World WarI. Elizebeth's solo career was even more impressive. She became the Treasury Department's and Coast Guard's first female codebreaker and created her own top-notch codebreaking unit, where she trained and led many male colleagues. During Prohibition of the 1920's, her work solving and intercepting coded messages from mobsters and criminal gangs lead to hundreds of high-profile criminal prosecutions, including members of Al Capone's gang. Her crowning achievement came during World War II, when Elizbeth uncovered an intricate network of Nazi spies operating in South America, a feat that neither law enforcement nor intelligence agencies had been able to accomplish. Despite her unparalleled accomplishments, she was largely written out of history books and overshadowed by her husband. Only in very recent years has her name begun to receive the attention it deserves, including the U.S. Coast Guard naming a ship in her honor and the U.S. Senate passing a 2019 resolution to honor her life and legacy. Back matterincludes codes for kids to learn!"-- Provided by publisher.
Isadora Moon Has a Sleepover
Published in 2019
While at Zoe's house for a sleepover, half-fairy, half-vampire Isadora adds a little magic to the cake she and her friend are baking for the school competition.
Camp Sylvania
Moon Madness
Published in 2024
From Julie Murphy, the #1 New York Times?bestselling author of Dumplin, and acclaimed coauthor Crystal Maldonado, comes the sequel to the hilarious and creepy middle grade summer-camp story?this time featuring werewolves!.
Meet Twitch and Thrash!
Published in 2023
"Robbie and Mo Malto's blues about moving to a new town get lifted when they discover they now share a home with Terrans Twitch and Thrash, the first Transformers robots ever born on Earth! Together, Twitch and Thrash introduce their new human friends totheir world and show off their unique skills!"-- Provided by publisher.
The Big Book of Useless Knowledge
250 of the Coolest, Weirdest, and Most Unbelievable Facts You Won't Be Taught in School
Published in 2024
Tala Learns to Siva
Published in 2024
"Learning to siva from the heart... Tala loves watching her Aunty Sina's graceful steps in the taualuga, a traditional Samoan dance, where her hands curl like rolling waves and her feet glide across the floor like canoes. Yet when Tala tries to siva, herlegs are too wobbly, her arms are too stiff, and most of all, she doesn't have the same glow as when Aunty dances. Tala tries to muster the courage to perform at her Grandma's birthday. But she freezes on stage. Will she find the strength and inspirationto help her dance? Kealani Netane's glowing debut picture book is a relatable tale of a young girl finding her own rhythm through the love and guidance of her family. Meanwhile New York Times bestselling illustrator, Dung Ho's cheerful, lush art creates aspellbinding trance that will inspire readers to get up and siva"-- Provided by publisher.
The Lumbering Giants of Windy Pines
Published in 2024
In this debut spooky adventure, Jerry and her trusty wheelchair move into a creepy motel at the edge of the woods where nothing is as it seems. When her mom disappears, its up to Jerry to brave the forest and its demons so she can save whats left of her family.
What Daddies Do
Published in 2024
Simple, rhyming text celebrates all the amazing things fathers can do.
Anzu and the Realm of Darkness
Published in 2024
Accidentally transported to the Shinto underworld called Yomi, Anzu discovers the queen of this realm has been kidnapping the spirits of lost children for decades and is torn between escaping or staying to help the trapped spirits as she fights her way back home.
Uprising
Published in 2024
#1 New York Times bestselling author of Iceberg, Jennifer A. Nielsen inspires readers with a brand-new thriller based on the remarkable true story of a young Polish girl who bravely fought, participating in the Warsaw city uprising, and took a stand in the name of freedom. Twelve-year-old Lidia is outside her grandfather's house when planes fly overhead, bearing the Nazi cross on each wing. Before the bombs hit the ground, Lidia realizes her life is about to change forever. Poland has fallen under German occupation, and her father makes the brave decision to join the Polish army to fight against the Nazis. Lidia wants to follow him into war, but she's far too young, and she's needed by her mother and brother. After her family returns to Warsaw, where life has changed irrevocably, Lidia continues to play the piano, finding comfort in Chopin, Bach, and Beethoven. But she also wants to aid the Jewish people held captive in the Warsaw Ghetto. With the help of a friend, Lidia begins to smuggle wheat and food into the ghetto. Still, she feels like she could be doing so much more. She wants to fight. After her brother joins the resistance, Lidia wants only to follow in his footsteps. Soon, she begins to work as a courier, smuggling weapons and messages for the resistance throughout the city. When the Warsaw city uprising beginsone year after the more well-known Warsaw Ghetto uprising by Polish Jewswith gunfire and bombs echoing throughout the streets, Lidia joins the Polish nationalists fight, too, and she and her peers fight with everything theyve got. Life will continue to surprise Lidia, as she and the resistance fighters do their best to defeat the German soldiers. No matter the consequences, theyre willing to defend their freedom and their homes from the Nazi invaderseven with their lives. Drawing on the extraordinary real-life story of Polish teena.
Haru, Zombie Dog Hero
Published in 2023
Ellen Oh, author of Spirit Hunters and winner of the Asian/Pacific American Award Honor for Childrens Literature, delivers a new spooky middle grade novel about the friendship between a Korean American boy and his dog, Haru?who has become a zombie! Even though the world is changing and zombie attacks are on the rise, their bond remains strong. And when their town is threatened, Haru must come to the rescue. Fans of Frankenweenie will enjoy this scary yet heartwarming read! Eleven-year-old Luke and his dog, Haru, are the best of friends. Lukes parents own a local grocery store in Virginia and live above the store. Luke and Haru go everywhere together, but the landlord, Mrs. Greene, hates animals and hates Haru. One stormy day, Mrs. Greene argues with Luke, and Haru runs out to defend him. She screams and falls, quickly calling the police. Even though Haru didnt bite her, the officers take Haru away. But instead of being put down at the animal shelter, the officers send Haru to a local laboratory. The lab is owned by a multibillionaire, Anton Sinclair, who is determined to find a formula that will keep him alive forever. Sinclairs scientists give Haru an immortality serum that kills him. But what they dont know is that Haru comes back to life, digs himself out of the ground, and heads home to Luke. He has become a zombie dog. Though he acts differently, he is still the same sweet lovable dog hes always been. And though the world is changing and zombie attacks are on the rise, the friendship between Haru and Luke endures, helping to save them all.
Onyeka and the Rise of the Rebels
Published in 2023
Onyeka and her superpowered friends must race against time to save themselves and the Solari in this breathtaking next installment in the Onyeka middle grade series, perfect for fans of Rick Riordan, The Marvellers, and X-Men. Onyeka and her superhero friends are on the run. Having exposed head teacher Dr. D?y?nb?s hidden agenda behind the Academy of the Sun, theyre living as fugitives, laying low as they try to figure out their next move. Despite their best efforts, Onyekas parents are still missing, and students at the Academy are still in danger. But when their safe house is discovered, Onyeka must turn to the only allies they have left: a group of rebels called the rogues. Joining forces, will the groups defeat their shared nemesis, or is there a new danger on the horizon?.
Time of the Turtle King
Published in 2023
The #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series is ready to whisk you away across the world with Jack and Annie--this time as World Turtle Experts! It's just a regular day when ordinary kids Jack and Annie are whisked away in the magic tree house to the Galapagos islands, where they must save a giant tortoise from an erupting volcano! But what do Jack and Annie know about saving turtles?! Plenty, thanks to some magic that makes them experts. A helicopter ride, rushing lava, and a whole lot of determination make this one adventure Jack and Annie will never forget!.
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.
Forecast from Stonehenge
Published in 2024
"While attending a solstice event held by a nameless group of druids in disguise, you'll meet numerous characters like the excitable wizard Alistair, the deadly fairy Elaine and her horde, and even a woodland nymph Liandra. At the center are the secrets of Stonehenge and a magical scythe that's fallen into your hands. Who you meet, and whether they're friends or foes will be up to you as you choose where the story takes you! Part explorer, part detective, you'll explore London's underground in search of answers to uncover the secrets of the famous Stonehenge"-- Provided by publisher.
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.
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?.
The Elephant and the Sea
Published in 2024
Gabriel the elephant reminisces on his younger days and his dreams of being a member of a brave lifeboat crew.
Perry Homer Ruins Everything
Published in 2024
Perry and his troublemaking family's swindling ways keep them on a never-ending vacation full of cons and schemes, leaving him to wonder if it is too late to change his fate.
Summer at Squee
Published in 2024
From Newbery Honor?winning author Andrea Wang, a new middle grade novel about a Chinese American tween who attends a Boston-based Chinese cultural overnight camp?and the many ways it transforms her. Phoenny Fang plans to have the best summer ever. Shes returning to Summertime Chinese Culture, Wellness, and Enrichment Experience (SCCWEE for short and ?Squee? to campers in the know), and this year shes a senior camper. That means she; her best friend, Lyrica Chu; and her whole Squad will have the most influence. It almost doesnt matter that her brother is a CIT (counselor-in-training) and that her mom and auntie are the camp directors. Time spent at Squee is sacred, glorious, and free. On the day Phoenny arrives, though, she learns that the Squad has been split up, and theres an influx of new campers this year. Phoenny is determined to be welcoming and to share all the things she loves about camp?who doesnt love spending hours talking about and engaging in cultural activities? But she quickly learns how out of touch she is with others experiences, particularly of the campers who are adoptees. The same things that make her feel connected to her culture and community make some of the other campers feel excluded. Summer at Squee turns out to be even more transformative than Phoenny couldve imagined, with new friendships, her first crush, an epic show, and a bigger love for and understanding of her community.
The Lunar New Year Surprise
Published in 2023
During the Lunar New Year festivities, Gege must find the perfect time to present his handcrafted surprise to his little sister, in this touching story that shows children what makes the Lunar New Year so special.
Born Naughty
My Childhood in China
Published in 2024
"Share in the joyful, adventure-filled shenanigans of a child growing up in a small mud hut in Inner Mongolia in this charming, illustrated memoir for young middle grade readers"-- Provided by publisher.
The Mine Wars
The Bloody Fight for Workers' Rights in the West Virginia Coal Fields
Published in 2024
"The true story of the West Virginia coal miners who ignited the largest labor uprising in American history"-- Provided by publisher.
Summer is Here
Published in 2024
Follows a young girl enjoying fun and exciting activities on a perfect summer day.
I Wish for You
Published in 2022
"What do you wish for your child? Do you wish for them to be kind? To be strong? To be courageous? I Wish for You explores the characteristics and values we hope our children will adopt, and how they can be learned from the wondrous creatures on this planet. From the courage of a lion to the strength of a bear to the kindness of a panda, the natural world has so much to show and teach us"--Publisher marketing
More Dung!
A Beetle's Tale
Published in 2024
"A dung beetle sets off on a quest for more and more dung"-- Provided by publisher.
What a Rock Can Reveal
Where They Come from and What They Tell Us About Our Planet
Published in 2024
Five Stories
Published in 2023
"Five children, from five different cultures and in five different decades, grow up in the same building on the Lower East Side of New York City"-- Provided by publisher.
It's Pride, Baby!
Published in 2024
"Join a queer family as they celebrate Black Pride in Washington, D.C. From painting posters to walking in a Pride Parade with neighbors to watching fireworks, this special day is packed with fun"-- Provided by publisher.
Hello Hello Colors
Published in 2024
"Say hello to early learning concepts and the wild world of animals! Little ones will learn their colors with the help of a zebra, a swordfish, a sloth, and . . . an axolotl? More than sixty wonderful and endangered creatures from earth, sea, and sky parade across the pages and show the beauty and variety of our planet. A key at the back of the book identifies the animals for even more nature fun"-- Provided by publisher.
Two Together
Published in 2024
In rhyming text, Cat and Dog experience many unexpected twists and adventures on their journey home.
Hugo's Haunted Handbook
Published in 2024
A ghost expert, Hugo soon learns he didn't, in fact, get rid of his ghost and discovers they might actually be good company if given the chance, in this hilarious graphic novel about finding friendship in the most unexpected places.
Simple Thanks
Published in 2024
Every day spent in nature is an adventure for a young brother and sister, who express gratitude for each natural marvel.
The Supernatural Files of CJ Delaney
Published in 2024
"Kid-reporter CJ Delaney stumbles on the scoop of a lifetime when strange, spooky things start happening around her small town"-- Provided by publisher.
Abuelo, the Sea, and Me
Published in 2024
Season by season, a young girl walks with her abuelo along the beach as he shares stories about his life in Havana.
Bird Rehearsal
Published in 2024
Told entirely in birdsong, peeks behind the curtain into the glorious musicality of birds. Includes information about birds in the cast.
May's Big Messy Family
Published in 2024
From breakfast to bedtime, May and her seven siblings lovingly run amok and make a beautiful mess.
Flying Through Water
Published in 2024
Sena thinks he is helping his poverty-stricken family when a man calling himself Jack of Diamonds promises him a job and a better life, but he ends up in the clutches of human traffickers and must use all his resolve to escape and survive.
Beach Hair
Published in 2024
When a young family decides to spend the day at the beach, a child finds joy in all the different kinds of beach hair they see--including their own.
Remember Us
Published in 2023
National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson brings readers a powerful story that delves deeply into lifes burning questions about time and memory and what we take with us into the future. It seems like Sages whole world is on fire the summer before she starts seventh grade. As house after house burns down, her Bushwick neighborhood gets referred to as ?The Matchbox? in the local newspaper. And while Sage prefers to spend her time shooting hoops with the guys, shes also still trying to figure out her place inside the circle of girls shes known since childhood. A group that each day, feels further and further away from her. But its also the summer of Freddy, a new kid who truly gets Sage. Together, they reckon with the pain of missing the things that get left behind as time moves on, savor whats good in the present, and buoy each other up in the face of destruction. And when the future comes, it is Sages memories of the past that show her the way forward. Remember Us speaks to the power of both letting go . . . and holding on.
Everything You Need to Know About Snakes and Other Scaly Reptiles
And Other Scaly Reptiles
Published in 2024
"Embark on a fun, fact-filled dive into the world of snakes with Everything You Need to Know About Snakes. Children will love to learn all the basics of reptile anatomy in this beautiful and informative book on our serpent friends. Packed with vibrant pictures and lots of fascinating facts, kids can enjoy learning all about a snake's habitat and behavior. See how they survive in forests, deserts, and oceans, and how these clever creatures have adapted to live in seemingly inhospitable habitats. Alongside,in between, and on top of all that, this riveting snake book also provides ideas for things to make, games to play, quizzes, and amazing facts to share with friends!"-- Provided by publisher.
Wonderful Goodbyes
Published in 2023
A young girl faces the loss of her beloved dog by spending the day doing all their favorite things.
Finally Heard
Published in 2024
From the New York Times bestselling author of Front Desk comes the sequel to Finally Seen in which Lina gets a phone and tries to navigate social media, only to discover not everything online is what it seems. When ten-year-old Lina Gao sees her moms video on social media take off, shes captivated by the potential to be seen and heard! Maybe online she can finally find the confidence she craves. Whereas in real life shes growing so fast, she feels like microwave popcorn, bursting out of her skin! With the help of her two best friends, Carla and Finn, and her little sister, Millie, Lina sets off to go viral. Except theres a lot more to social media than Lina ever imagined, like: 1. Seeing inside her classmates lives! Is she really the only person on the planet who doesnt have a walk-in closet? 2. Group chats! Disappearing videos! What is everyone talking about in the secret chats? And how can she join? 3. A bazillion stories about what to eat, wear, and put on her face. Could they all be telling the truth? Everyone sounds so sure of what theyre saying! As Lina descends deeper and deeper into social media, it will take all her strength to break free from the likes and find the courage to be her authentic self in this fast-paced world.
The ABCs of Queer History
Published in 2024
"CELEBRATE THE ABCs OF LGBTQIA+. An alphabet book that highlights and celebrates queer history in the United States from A to Z, presenting bold ideas for big thinkers in every letter! A is for abundant, always, ally, and alive. F is for family, friendship, fluid, and free. O is for optimists, opportunity, open, and outspoken"-- Provided by publisher.
Paula Danziger's Amber Brown is Not a Crayon
The Graphic Novel
Published in 2024
"Third-grader Amber struggles with the news that her best friend is moving away"-- Provided by publisher.
Eeny and Her Sisters
Published in 2024
Eeny Mole encourages her sisters to face their fears as she has done and venture into the world Up Above.
Interrupting Cow Meets the Wise Quacker
Ready-to-read, Level 2
Published in 2024
Interrupting Cow meets a duck who knows more jokes than anyone on the farm.
See This Little Dot
Published in 2024
Illustrates the characteristics and possible functions of a dot.
Too Many Golems
Published in 2024
Struggling with his Hebrew lessons, Abi takes an old scroll to help him practice and accidentally summons ten golems--who agree to come once a week to help him with his Hebrew.
The Magic Paintbrush
Published in 2024
When Amy, a Chinese American girl, picks up an ancient paintbrush, it unwittingly unleashes the power to make her art real--and sometimes dangerous.
National Geographic Kids Everything Sports
All the Photos, Facts, and Fun to Make You Jump!
Published in 2016