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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.
The Shaggy Dog
Published in 1959
Wilby Daniels is just an ordinary teenager until a magical ring accidentally transforms him into a sheepdog...whose owner is the leader of a plot to destroy the space program! The first live-action comedy Walt Disney produced. B&W and color versions.
Shine Pack Creation & Sound Module - Ages 3+
Published in 2023
"The goal of the Creation & Sound Module is to teach kids how creativity and self-expression apply to identifying and solving problems. Topics in this module include art, sound, color, tempo, rhyming, and literature. STEAM Academy offers an interdisciplinary approach that weaves together the science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills learned in the classroom and connects them to things kids see every day." - Publisher description.
Shuttle Pack
Published in 2023
"This 5-level guided reading system helps kids to master verbal, reading, and writing skills - starting at any level. Every app, storybook, and video has been hand-selected to help kids gain the knowledge they need to transition from learning-to-read to reading-to-learn. Emerging packs are ideal for readers who have reached the following milestones: - Asks questions to confirm understanding - Knows letter sounds - Recognizes basic sight words - Identifies patterns of text with picture support - Spells short vowel word blends - Uses drawing, dictating, and writing to compose text" - Publisher description.
Simulate Pack Technology & Space Module - Ages 8+
Published in 2023
"The goal of the Technology & Space Module is to build kids' fascination with the solutions of tomorrow and get them excited to look beyond the world they see today. Topics in this module include mechanics, astronomy, robotics, coding, communication. STEAM Academy offers an interdisciplinary approach that weaves together the science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills learned in the classroom and connects them to things kids see every day." - Publisher description.
Solstice Pack
Published in 2023
"This 5-level guided reading system helps kids master verbal, reading, and writing skills ? starting at any level. Every app, storybook, and video has been hand-selected to help kids gain the knowledge they need to transition from learning-to-read to reading-to-learn. Developing packs are ideal for readers who have reached the following milestones: - Can recount a story with descriptive detail - Asks for clarification when needed - Starting to decode unknown long vowel words - Reads text with accuracy - Writes using a topic - Will spell more complex, long vowel words" - Publisher description.
STEAM-Powered! STEAM - Ages 5+
Published in 2024
"Innovation and creativity come together to help kids learn about coding, build new things, and explore the world around them. " - Publisher description.
STEAM Summer Camp! STEAM - Ages 3+
Published in 2024
"Children will strengthen problem solving and critical thinking skills while exploring the natural world and developing creativity through music, art, and sound exploration! " - Publisher description.
Stratus Pack
Published in 2023
"This 5-level guided reading system helps kids master verbal, reading, and writing skills ? starting at any level. Every app, storybook, and video has been hand-selected to help kids gain the knowledge they need to transition from learning-to-read to reading-to-learn. Early Developing packs are ideal for readers who have reached the following milestones: - Participates in conversation - Asks questions to clarify uncertainty - Understands the organization of print - Distinguishes long versus short vowel words - Writes text with simple facts - Begins to spell long vowel words with patterns" - Publisher description.
Summer Scholars! School Review & Prep - Ages 3+
Published in 2024
"Kids will stay engaged with learning all summer long through interactive activities, storybooks, and games that will developing reading comprehension, improve logic and critical thinking, build fundamental math skills, and much more! " - Publisher description.
Take a Ride to Read!, 2nd Ed. English Language Arts - Ages 3-5, Pre-K to K
Published in 2024
"Kids will be propelled into early literacy learning while building a strong knowledge of letters, phonics, vocabulary, and more. - Learn important sight words - Develop phonetic awareness - Practice spelling - Read along with animated storybooks" - Publisher description.
The Magic of Words!, 3rd Ed. English Language Arts - Ages 5+
Published in 2024
"Just like magic, little learners will advance their early literacy skills and become confident readers. - Learn to read and write - Develop phonetic awareness - Practice sight words and expand vocabulary - Read along with interactive stories" - Publisher description.
Vacuum Pack
Published in 2023
"This 5-level guided reading system helps kids master verbal, reading, and writing skills - starting at any level. Every app, storybook, and video has been hand-selected to help kids gain the knowledge they need to transition from learning-to-read to reading-to-learn. Pre-Emerging packs are ideal for readers who have reached the following milestones: - Forms 3 to 4 word sentences - Can talk and carry on conversations - Continues to grow vocabulary - Listens to stories, simple songs, and nursery rhymes - Recognizes letters" - Publisher description.
Water Your World!, 2nd Ed. Popular Kids' Characters - Ages 3+
Published in 2024
"Kids will eat up all sorts of new knowledge about math, reading, creativity, memory, music, and more with this wide assortment of educational games featuring award-winning apps and children's favorite characters. - Explore healthy eating habits and safety - Develop language and vocabulary skills - Practice matching, sorting, and categorizing - Read along with interactive storybooks" - Publisher description.
We Love The Earth! Read, Renew, Repeat
Summer Reading - Ages 8+
Published in 2024
"Summer Reading helps kids stay motivated, maintain reading skills, and learn all summer long! Kids will build confidence and avoid summer slide as they master literacy skills with interactive games, challenges, and storybooks. " - Publisher description.
Wild Wisdom! Animals - Ages 5+
Published in 2023
"Kids will explore the fun world of wild animals as they improve critical thinking skills, solve puzzles, explore interactive storybooks, and more. " - Publisher description.
Wildlife Pack Nature & Environment Module - Ages 8+
Published in 2023
"The goal of the Nature & Environment Module is to ignite kids' curiosity to explore the connectedness of the natural world around them. Topics in this module include cause and effect, biology, plants, weather, geology, wildlife. STEAM Academy offers an interdisciplinary approach that weaves together the science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills learned in the classroom and connects them to things kids see every day." - Publisher description.
Zenith Pack
Published in 2023
"This 5-level guided reading system helps kids master verbal, reading, and writing skills ? starting at any level. Every app, storybook, and video has been hand-selected to help kids gain the knowledge they need to transition from learning-to-read to reading-to-learn. Early Developing packs are ideal for readers who have reached the following milestones: - Participates in conversation - Asks questions to clarify uncertainty - Understands the organization of print - Distinguishes long versus short vowel words - Writes text with simple facts - Begins to spell long vowel words with patterns" - Publisher description.
Barrio Rising
The Protest That Built Chicano Park
Published in 2024
Community members, primarily of Mexican-American descent, band together and protest the construction of a police station on designated parkland and transform it into a vibrant cultural hub adorned with colorful murals that celebrate their heritage. Includes backmatter on Chicano Park in San Diego California.
The Dallas Cowboys
Published in 2024
"Engaging images accompany information about the Dallas Cowboys. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"-- 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.
Best Thing EVER!
Published in 2024
"Pascaline the little pink bat loves to go shopping! There are so many amazing things to buy, if only her mother would get them for her. But one day, Pascaline has a meltdown that leads to an adventure-and gives her a whole new view of what the best thingever REALLY is"-- Provided by publisher.
Our World
Colombia
Published in 2024
Joining the Our World series for very young readers, this vibrant board book about daily life in Colombia was created by a Colombian author and illustrator.
We Want Our Books
Published in 2021
"Rosa wants a book. But when she gets to the library, she finds it is closed. What could be the end of the story is just the beginning, as Rosa and her sister Maria try everything they can think of to bring their community together and fight to get back their precious library"-- Provided by publisher.
Arab Fairy Tale Feasts
A Literary Cookbook
Published in 2021
"Award-winning writer and storyteller, Karim Alrawi, draws on his deep knowledge of Arab culture to create original stories that are a feast for young imaginations. Told with intriguing details, the tales take young readers on a delicious cultural journeyand invite them to consider an Arab perspective. Each tale symbolically incorporates food and concludes with a traditional recipe, lovingly flavored with colorful folkloric illustrations, making this a literary banquet to savor with family and friends across generations time and again"-- Provided by publisher.
Easter on the Farm
Published in 2024
A young girl visits her aunt and uncle's farm and helps prepare for her family's annual Easter celebration.
The Haunted House
The Haunted House
Published in 2024
Identical twins Elizabeth and Jessica think the Mercandy mansion is haunted and that new student Nora Mercandy might be a witch, but Elizabeth wants to find out if the rumors are true.
Waiting in the Wings
Published in 2024
"When a clutch of duck eggs in a theater courtyard hatch during a performance, the community rallies to protect the ducklings"-- Provided by publisher.
Dogtown
Published in 2023
From beloved authors Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko, "Dogtown" is an uplifting adventure sure to find a forever home in listeners hearts.Dogtown is a shelter for stray dogs, misbehaving dogs, and discarded robot dogs, whose owners have outgrown them.Chance, a real dog, has been in Dogtown since her owners unwittingly left her with irresponsible dog-sitters who skipped town.Metal Head is a robot dog who dreams of being back in a real home.And Mouse is a mouse who has the run of Dogtown, pilfering kibble, and performing clever feats to protect the dogs he loves.When Chance and Metal Head embark on an adventure to find their forever homes, there is danger, cheese sandwiches, a charging station, and some unexpected kindnesses along the way. A Macmillan Audio production from Feiwel & Friends.
The One and Only Family
Published in 2024
The fourth and final book in the modern classic, award-winning, bestselling One and Only series by superstar author Katherine Applegate, following Ivan on his most exciting adventure yetparenthood.
Erno Rubik and His Magic Cube
Published in 2024
"This first picture book biography of Erno Rubik, creator of the Rubik's Cube, reveals the obsession, imagination, and engineering process behind the creation of a bestselling puzzle that will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2024"-- Provided by publisher.
Something Like Home
Published in 2023
A moving novel in verse in which a lost dog helps a lonely girl find a way home to her family . . . only for them to find family in each other along the way. From the Newbery Honor Award-winning author of Iveliz Explains It All. ?Trust me: this book will touch your heart." ?Barbara OConnor, New York Times bestselling author of Wish Titi Silvia leaves me by myself to unpack, but its not like I brought a bunch of stuff. How do you prepare for the unpreparable? How do you fit your whole life in one bag? And how am I supposed to trust social services when they wont trust me back? Laura Rodriguez Col?n has a plan: no matter what the grown-ups say, she will live with her parents again. Can you blame her? Its tough to make friends as the new kid at school. And while staying at her aunts house is okay, it just isnt the same as being in her own space. So when Laura finds a puppy, it seems like fate. If she can train the puppy to become a therapy dog, then maybe shell be allowed to visit her parents. Maybe the dog will help them get better and things will finally go back to the way they should be. After all, how do you explain to others that youre technically a foster kid, even though you live with your aunt? And most importantly . . . how do you explain that youre not where you belong, and you just want to go home?.
Loteria (English Edition)
Published in 2024
The turn of a card could change your destiny in this captivating middle grade adventure based on the Loteria card game and perfect for fans of Coco. While searching for her missing cousin, a young girl is transported to a mythical kingdom, becoming entangled in a perilous game of chance. ?A magical, philosophical tale rooted in Mexican lore.? ?School Library Journal, starred review In the hottest hour of the hottest day of the year, a fateful wind blows into Oaxaca City. It whistles down cobbled streets and rustles the jacaranda trees before slipping into the window of an eleven-year-old girl named Clara. Unbeknownst to her, Clara has been marked for la Loteria. Life and Death deal the Loteria cards but once a year, and the stakes could not be higher. Every card reveals a new twist in Claras fate?a scorpion, an arrow, a blood-red rose. If Life wins, Clara will live to a ripe old age. If Death prevails, shell flicker out like a candle. But Clara knows none of this. All she knows is that her young cousin Esteban has vanished, and shell do whatever it takes to save him, traveling to the mythical Kingdom of las Pozas, where every action has a price, and every choice has consequences. And though it seems her fate is sealed, Clara just might have what it takes to shatter the game and choose a new path. Karla Arenas Valenti weaves an adventure steeped in magic and mythology exploring the notion of free will in a world where fate holds all the cards.
Sophie's Monster Goes to Shul
Published in 2024
Sophie gains her independence from an imaginary monster that follows her everywhere.
The Flute
Published in 2024
"Follow flute player, Sonja, as she plucks up the courage to play a flute solo in tonight's concert. Discover how the flute is played, the different sounds it can make, and its role within the orchestra. Listen along to the vibrant concert performance atthe end. With panels that offer suggestions for music to listen to and exclusive music to download from the LSO, this is a multi-sensory experience in which to enjoy and learn about the flute. From the creative team behind the award-winning book How to Build an Orchestra"-- Provided by publisher.
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.
I Heard
An American Journey
Published in 2024
"This lyrical poem tells the story of Black History in America, from slavery to the Civil Rights movement to present day struggles"-- Provided by publisher.
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?.
Plants to the Rescue!
Published in 2023
"Discover all of the amazing ways plants, trees, and fungi are helping to solve some of the world's biggest problems in this book by plant scientist Dr. Vikram Baliga"-- Provided by publisher.
Burrowing Owls
Published in 2024
"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to burrowing owls. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"-- Provided by publisher.
Great Horned Owls
Published in 2024
"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to great horned owls. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"-- Provided by publisher.
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.
Honey Bee
A First Field Guide to the World's Favorite Pollinating Insect
Published in 2023
"A beautiful guide to the world of honey bees from insect expert Dr. Priyadarshini Chakrabarti Basu"-- Provided by publisher.
Penguins Vs. Puffins
Published in 2017
"A look at penguins and puffins through a humorous lens, for children"-- Provided by publisher.
My First Bilingual Book-Love (English-Spanish)
Published in 2018
"Delightful and meaningful, this bilingual book helps young children enrich their vocabulary as they learn to describe the feeling of love in two languages"--Back cover.
My First Bilingual Book-Sharing (English-French)
Published in 2018
A bilingual board book that focuses on the concept and benefits of sharing.
My First Bilingual Book-Sharing (English-Spanish)
Published in 2018
Delightful and meaningful, this bilingual book helps young children enrich their vocabulary as they learn to describe they ways we share in two languages.
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.
The Wild Robot Protects
Published in 2023
The New York Times bestselling The Wild Robot series returns, taking Roz on an action-packed under-the-ocean journey to save her beloved island!Life for Roz and the animals on their island is perfect. But when mysterious, dangerous waters surround the island, the animals are forced inland to fight over dwindling resources.Roz calms and organizes the animals, but the poison tide takes a terrible toll on the island. So the wild robot sets out across the ocean, determined to stop the poison tide. During her journey, Roz encounters amazing geological formations and incredible creatures, and she sees the devastation caused by the toxic waters. Can the wild robot save the ocean and her island and everything she loves?This thrilling third installment of the Wild Robot series takes readers on a new adventure through the ocean and to the frigid northern waters where Roz may have to make the ultimate sacrifice.
It's a Numbers Game! Baseball
The Math Behind the Perfect Pitch, the Game-Winning Grand Slam, and So Much More!
Published in 2021
"A kid-friendly exploration of how math and statistics are used in baseball"--
It's a Numbers Game! Basketball
The Math Behind the Perfect Bounce Pass, the Buzzer-Beating Bank Shot, and So Much More!
Published in 2020
"Math information for kids while learning about basketball"--
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 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.
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.
Track Star
Published in 2023
Determined to be a top runner at his school's annual Fun Run, Miles creates a health regimen to boost his endurance, but on the big day, he notices a friend struggling to keep going, forcing Miles to decide what winning really means to him.
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.
Prisoners of Geography
Our World Explained in 12 Simple Maps (Illustrated Young Readers Edition) (Young Readers)
Published in 2021
"For curious children ages 7-15, Prisoners of Geography has lots to fascinate."--The Wall Street Journal The secret world history written in the mountains, rivers, and seas that shape every country's politics, economy, and international relations--and our own lives--is revealed in this illustrated young readers edition of Prisoners of Geography, the million-copy international bestseller.
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.
How to Love a Kitten
Published in 2024
"A girl finds a mother cat and kittens on her family farm and learns to care for them while looking to find them a home"-- Provided by publisher.
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.
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
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.
What the Garden Tells Me
Published in 2024
A little girl visits a beautiful city garden, learning a world of wisdom from all the flowers.
Jobs/Shaqooyin
Published in 2012
Children will discover the English and Somali words for different jobs.
Music/La Musica
Published in 2012
Vibrant illustrations and clear text help children discover two languages by learning words for a variety of musical instruments.
My First Bilingual Book-Feelings (English-French)
Published in 2015
This bilingual board book helps children discover two languages by learning to describe their feelings.
My First Bilingual Book-Music (English-Somali)
Published in 2012
Vibrant illustrations and clear text help children discover two languages by learning words for a variety of musical instruments.
My First Bilingual Book-Numbers (English-German)
Published in 2010
Illustrations captioned in English and German present the numbers from one to ten as well as words for vehicles, foods, animals, household goods, clothing, toys, and other familiar items.
My First Bilingual Book-Opposites (English-Somali)
Published in 2012
Children will discover the English and Somali words for opposites.
My First Bilingual Book-Vehicles (English-Chinese)
Published in 2014
"Guaranteed to enrich a toddler's vocabulary, this simple and fun series of bilingual board book is ideal for helping children discover two languages by learning words for their favorite vehicles. Featuring vibrant illustrations and clear text, My First Bilingual Board Book--Vehicles is suitable for toddlers on their own or in groups. It's a child's perfect introduction to exploring languages!"--Back cover.
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.
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.
Easy Crochet for Kids
35 Fun and Simple Projects for Children Aged 7 Years +
Published in 2024
"Claire Montgomerie steps away from traditional methods of teaching crochet to kids and presents 35 brilliant projects that are fun and simple, to make learning quick and enjoyable. By working through the easily digestible lessons, children will quickly develop the skills needed to make cool phone holders, mitts, jewelry, hats, dolls, teddy bears, and more. There are four chapters, each featuring projects for beginner, intermediate, and confident crocheters, so once the simpler projects have been mastered, your child can move on to the next challenge. The comprehensive techniques section describes everything from holding the hook correctly to crocheting in the round. All the stitches needed are explained with helpful photographs and clear instructions andin no time, any child can be working with yarn like a pro, ready to tackle all the patterns. Claire also shares tricks and tips gathered from her sell-out crafting classes, where she has taught hundreds of children the joys of crochet''-- Provided by publisher.
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.
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!.
5-minute Shark Stories
Published in 2023
"A collection of 12 nonfiction stories about sharks that can be read in 5 minutes"-- 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
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.
Barn Owls
Published in 2024
"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to barn owls. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"-- Provided by publisher.
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.
Our World
Ireland
Published in 2024
Joining the Our World series for very young readers, this sweet board book about daily life in Ireland was created by an Irish author and illustrator.
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.
Grace Notes
Poems About Families
Published in 2024
A collection of poems about family and the love we share with one another throughout life's peaks and valleys.
For Our Daughters
Published in 2024
A Black mother replaces common misconceptions with empowering statements and lets her daughter know there are no limits to what she can achieve.
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.
You Are Brave
A Book About Trying New Things
Published in 2024
Sofia Sanchez, a girl with Down syndrome, shares her message of perseverance and bravery with kids everywhere.
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.
Neat Nick's Big Mess
Published in 2024
Nick managers his anxiety by keeping this neat and orderly, but is taken out of his comfort zone when a big, energetic dog joins his family.
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.
My Hands Can
Published in 2024
"MY HANDS CAN is the first book in a series of three that showcase the body's amazing abilities-from the straightforward to the meaningful. This series will provide young readers with a deep understanding and appreciation of everything their hands can do,and invite them to look beyond what's known and obvious. Written in a lyrical, affectionate tone, and illustrated in bright, warm colors, this book celebrates bodies everywhere and is sure to spark wonder, love, and respect for everything hands can do"-- Provided by publisher.
The Wolf Effect
A Wilderness Revival Story
Published in 2024
"An exploration of the reintroduction of wolves into Yellowstone Park, and the positive cascade effect they caused on its environment and surroundings"-- Provided by publisher.
Big Nate Makes the Grade
Volume 4
Published in 2012
Nate Wright is known to his pals and teachers for many things, his penchant for mischief and his school record for detentions being the foremost. But beating out brainiac Gina's grades is not one of those things! Here, the school life goings-on of Nate, his pals, and his long-suffering teachers are recounted in hilarious detail.
Big Nate's Greatest Hits
Volume 11
Published in 2015
"These strips appeared in newspapers from January 1, 1997, to December 31, 1997, and were also in the ebooks, Big Nate makes a splash, Big Nate: dibs on this chair, and Big Nate: pray for a fire drill"--Colophon.
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.
Kid-ventors
35 Real Kids and Their Amazing Inventions
Published in 2024
"From Popsicles and swim fins to robots and glitter shooting prosthetics, this middle grade nonfiction debut is full of fun and inspiring stories about real kid inventors and some of their most amazing inventions"-- 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.
Come Closer, Tatita
Published in 2024
"This moving tale introduces the youngest picture book audience to a girl who misses her grandmother-whom she calls Tata or Tatita, as is traditional in many Spanish-speaking cultures-and yearns to spend time with her. But Tatita is not here any more. Thespare, striking illustrations make it ambiguous whether the girl misses her tata because she lives in a faraway place, is ill, or has passed on. Yet this gorgeous, deceptively simple book's ending makes it clear that no matter what, your tatita lives inyour heart, and you can always hold her in your memory"-- Provided by publisher.
The Fire, the Water, and Maudie McGinn
Published in 2023
From the acclaimed author of The Someday Birds, this contemporary middle grade novel follows neurodivergent Maudie during a remarkable summer with her dad?full of surfing lessons and new friends?that might give her the courage to share the terrible secret about life with her mom. Maudie McGinn lives for the summers she spends in California with her dad, but this year, shes shouldering the weight of a big secret, one that her mom warned her never to tell. As much as Maudie wants to confide in her dad, shes scared to. When a wildfire strikes, Maudie and her dad are forced to evacuate his cabin in the woods. They head to the small beach town where her dad grew up. Every morning, from their camper, Maudie can see surfers bobbing in the water. Maudie quickly realizes she wants to learn, but how could she ever be brave or cool enough to surf? As Maudie navigates unfamiliar waters, she makes new friends, and her autism no longer feels like a big deal. But her secret is still threatening to sink her. Will Maudie be able to reveal the awful truth about life with her mom and stepdad before the summer is over?.
How to Talk So People Will Listen!
(and Sound Confident Even when You're Not!)
Published in 2023
"Professional cartoon voice artist Lizzie Waterworth tells you all about her strategies for confident speaking, from breathing exercises to what to do with your hands, and how to conquer that pesky inner voice that whispers "what if...?" Packed with funnystories from Lizzie's world of cartoons, and top tips from a host of professional voice artists and public figures, such as Stephen Fry, David Menkin, and BBC presenter Ben Shires, this book is full of practical advice to help you find your voice!"-- 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.
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.
Two Together
Published in 2024
In rhyming text, Cat and Dog experience many unexpected twists and adventures on their journey home.
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.
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.
George Washington's Socks
Published in 1993
In the midst of a backyard camp out, ten-year-old Matt and four other children find themselves transported back into the time of George Washington and the American Revolution, where they begin to live out American history firsthand and learn the sober realities of war.
With Just One Wing
Published in 2024
While nursing a broken arm, almost twelve-year-old adoptee Coop, with the help of his grandfather and friend Zandi, unwaveringly cares for and protects Hop, a baby mockingbird born with one wing.
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.
No More Sleeping in
Published in 2024
"Mommy, daddy, sister, and even kitty are sleeping in, but our little toddler is about to change that with a pat, knock, clap, and bang! This energetic, rhythmic board book invites the reader to join in on the fun of waking everyone up to play"-- Provided by publisher.
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.
Our World
Ukraine
Published in 2024
Joining the Our World series for very young readers, this touching board book about daily life in Ukraine was created by an Ukrainian author and illustrator.
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.
T Is for Trails
A Hiking Alphabet
Published in 2024
Using poetry and expository text, T is for Trails: A Hiking Alphabet gives young readers an A-to-Z guide on how to prepare and make the most of their outdoor adventures. Topics include information on gear and clothing, trail etiquette and safety rules, along with recommended trails to travel. Front and back matter includes information on trail symbols and instructions on how to read a compass.
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