Synopsis: When Tai Shan and his father, Baba, fly kites from their roof and look down at the crowded city streets below, they feel free, like the kites. Baba loves telling Tai Shan stories while the kites--one red, and one blue--rise, dip, and soar together. Then, a bad time comes. People wearing red armbands shut down the schools, smash store signs, and search houses. Baba is sent away, and Tai Shan goes to live with Granny Wang. Though father and son…

Synopsis: Bently Hopperton is an artistic frog, pressed into egg-sitting by his friend Kack Kack the Duck. Bently can't resist painting Kack Kack's egg, and thanks to his dazzling brushwork, his charge is soon mistaken for an Easter egg and kidnapped. How Bently gets the egg back to the nest, and what happens when Kack Kack returns, proves to be an adventure of a lifetime for a young frog."Bently is miffed when his friend Kack Kack the duck ignores him to…

Synopsis: Young Oliver and his mother are among a group of sea otters rescued from an oil spill

Synopsis: Meet the young activists who are using their voices and minds to fight climate change. Did you know that the past five years have been the hottest ever recorded Or that over seven million people participated in the global Climate Strike We're facing a very real problem, but there's hope. Everyone is affected by climate change. Reading Climate Action: What Happened and What We Can Do is the perfect introduction not only to the dramatic effects…

Synopsis: Learn how two brothers, Chris and Martin Kratt, became televsions favorite wildlife explorers!Meet Chris and Martin Kratt, two brothers who turned a love of animals into an amazing career! They have produced, written, directed, and starred in several PBS series and specials over the years. Most recently, they have become known for PBS's smash hit animated show Wild Kratts. Along the way, they traveled the world and encountered incredible…

Synopsis: “[A] memorable story.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) From Newbery Award–winning author Patricia MacLachlan comes a “quiet tale about finding your own voice” (Kirkus Reviews) while learning to understand the people you love the most.Sylvie Bloom wants to find something new and exciting this summer—at least more exciting than the cows, goats, and chickens on her family’s farm that she’s become accustomed to. Luckily, Sylvie’s teacher Mrs.…

Synopsis: Find out all about Wilma Pearl Mankiller, the first woman Cherokee chief whose image appears on the U.S. quarter, in this Step 3 Biography Reader.In 1985, Wilma Pearl Mankiller became the first woman Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. She had to convince her people that the chief should be the best person for the job, man or woman.Before the English came to what is now the United States, Cherokee women and men shared the leadership of the…

Synopsis: Did you know that the Vatican is a country--the smallest in the world? Find out the amazing history of the headquarters of the Catholic Church.It's time to elect a new pope. Hundreds of thousands of people gather in front of St. Peter's Basilica to learn who will be the next leader of the Catholic Church. A white puff of smoke from a chimney signals the cardinals--the "princes" of the church--have elected one of their own who will continue to be…

Synopsis: The Never Girls and the fairies of Never Land return in this all-new graphic novel adventure, perfect for fans of the bestselling chapter book series!Kate, Mia, Lainey, and Gabby are back—along with Tinker Bell and their fairy friends from Pixie Hollow—for more magical adventures together. In the second Disney: The Never Girls graphic novel, Gabby tries to get along with the new kid at school, but it’s hard when he makes fun of her drawings! The…

Synopsis: The Great Depression hits Harlem and closes the Lafayette Theater, throwing Florrie's actor dad out of work. The only reminder of the Lafayette's glory days is the Tree of Hope growing beside the theater. If a wish is made on the tree, good luck will follow. Florrie and her father wish for better times. When Orson Welles decides to stage "Macbeth" at the Lafayette, it seems their wish may be coming true. Full-color illustrations.

Synopsis: Dr. Quasar gives a group of children a tour of the solar system, describing each of the planets from Mercury to Pluto.

Synopsis: A charming picture book set in an Amish community, by the beloved storyteller Patricia Polacco.Naomi lives with her farming family in an Amish village in Pennsylvania. As part of her household chores, Naomi looks after the chickens with her little sister, Ruth.One day Naomi and Ruth find an abandoned egg near the road. Naomi decides this special egg must be hatched. And when it is, it's plain to see that this is no ordinary chick!The girls keep…

Synopsis: Meet all the workers, units, patients, technology, and more that exist within a hospital. This interactive Community Helpers book is Richard Scarry's Busy, Busy World meets Lisa Brown's The Airport Book with a medical spin! Welcome to the Helping Hospital! Everyone here works together to keep the town of Honey Hill safe and healthy. Emmy's mommy is having a baby. Leo hurt his arm playing baseball. Annabelle is due for a checkup. Who will help…

Synopsis: Take an adventure through Overwatch with this updated guide! Includes epic poster. This updated guide is the perfect introduction to the heroes of Overwatch, their epic weapons and unique abilities plus maps from all over the world!

Synopsis: In 1789, George Washington became the first president of the United States. He has been called the father of our country for leading America through its early years. Washington also served in two major wars during his lifetime: the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. With over 100 black-and-white illustrations, Washington's fascinating story comes to life - revealing the real man, not just the face on the dollar bill!

Synopsis: Brothers in Arms is the remarkable true story of an orphaned bear cub who grew into a World War ll hero alongside his brothers in arms from award-winning author Susan Hood and star illustrator Jamie Green. Perfect for fans of Finding Winnie. Wojtek was just an orphaned bear cub (yes, an actual wild bear!) when a group of teenaged Polish soldiers, many of whom were orphans themselves, took him into their ranks during World War ll. Wojtek…

Synopsis: By the time she was eight, Lil had read every children's book in the library and was working her way through the encyclopedias. So it's no surprise to anyone when she grows up to become the librarian of nearby Chesterville. Unfortunately, folks there haven't opened a book in twenty years -- they're too busy watching TV.Then one night a storm knocks out all the electricity, and Lil knows it's her one chance to turn these townsfolk into readers.…

Synopsis: In this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Jesse Owens, the great track and field star. Little Jesse, originally J.C., was born in Oakville, Alabama, during segregation. When he was nine, he moved with his parents and nine brothers and sisters to Cleveland, Ohio, to find a better life. There, he found his passion for running, and was making national headlines by high school, where he equaled…