Synopsis: Meet the glaciers—before they disappear. A companion in spirit to The World Without Fish, which calls attention to the plight of our oceans for young readers and has over 245,000 copies in print, Meltdown is the kids’ guide to the glorious but endangered world of glaciers. Glaciers may not be as sexy as rain forests or coral reefs, but they are just as vital to the health of the planet, and just as powerfully eloquent in their “canary-in-a-coal…

Synopsis: Read about the first Latina in space, Ellen Ochoa, one of the most groundbreaking, iconic Hispanic and Latinx heroes that have shaped our culture and the world, in this gripping biography written by Claudia Romo Edelman and Nathalie Alonso, with black-and-white illustrations by Manuel Gutierrez, perfect for fans of the Who Was and She Persisted series. Meet award-winning engineer and veteran astronaut Ellen Ochoa—once just a girl from Los…

Synopsis: Inspired by the beloved Harry Potter films, Imagining Hogwarts: A Beginner’s Guide to Moviemaking teaches kids everything they need to know about making a movie—then gives them the chance to do it themselves.Imagining Hogwarts is a fun, practical guide to making your very own movie set at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. With guided activities on every aspect of moviemaking, from creating your own storyboard to making costumes and…

Synopsis: My Stem Day: Science takes you through the day and explains how incredible science underpins everything you do.. Do you know why popsicles melt? Or how your lungs work? Or how you digest your lunch? Science is one of the four branches of STEM. It is all about investigating the many mysteries of the natural world -even the mystery of you! It can be anything from looking for alien life in the Universe to working on a cure for cancer. Scientists…

Synopsis: Frogs have hopped and croaked their ways into kids' hearts. With this book, readers can become frog experts and learn how to save the animals they love. Featuring an introduction from Chelsea Clinton!Did you know that some frogs can leap twenty times the length of their own bodies? How about that the largest frog in the world weighs more than a chihuahua? Or that frogs drink through their skin and not through their mouths?Perfect for all animal…

Synopsis: For the first time ever, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate His Holiness the Dalai Lama addresses children directly, sharing lessons of peace and compassion, told through stories of his own childhood. One of today's most inspiring world leaders was once an ordinary child named Lhamo Thondup. In a small village in Tibet, his mother was his first great teacher of compassion. In everyday moments from his childhood, young readers begin to see that important…

Synopsis: "Based on their #1 kids podcast, Wow in the World, hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz take readers on a hilarious, fact-filled, and highly illustrated journey through the animal kingdom! Feathers, fins, fur, feet--the animal kingdom is made up of nearly 9 million known species! From flying fish to flightless birds, each living creature has a unique role to play in the life of planet Earth. In this book, Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz, hosts of the mega…

Synopsis: Discover how a young girl who loved to read and write became a voting rights activist, a candidate for governor of Georgia, and an author.Presenting Who HQ Now: an exciting addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series!Stacey Abrams began her career in politics at the age of seventeen when she was hired as a typist for a congressional campaign. From there, she worked hard to get into Yale law school and, eventually, was elected…

Synopsis: Grab your skis, ice skates, and snowboard and learn how the Winter Olympic Games became a worldwide phenomenal event watched by millions. Although fans the world over have been fascinated by the modern Summer Olympics since 1896, the Winter Olympics didn't officially begin until 1924. The event celebrates cold-weather sports, displaying the talents of skiers, ice skaters, hockey players, and, most recently, snowboarding. Like its summer…

Synopsis: Learn about the incredible legacy of the first Native American athlete and Olympian to earn a gold medal for the United States in this exciting addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling series.While most athletes excel in just one sport, Jim Thorpe was different. Born in Oklahoma in 1887, he played both professional football and baseball, and ran track and field. Jim was not only a sports icon but also a trailblazer. Raised as part of the…

Synopsis: Tigers have roared and pounced their ways into kids' hearts. With this book, readers can become tiger experts and learn how to save the animals they love. Featuring an introduction from Chelsea Clinton!Did you know that a tiger roar can be heard from two miles away? Or that tiger saliva prevents infection? Or how about that a tiger's urine smells like buttered popcorn? Perfect for all animal lovers--and tiger fans in particular--this book is…

Synopsis: "Why do leaves change color in the fall?", "Are plants really alive?", and "Why do plants have flowers?" -- these are some of the questions children love to ask their parents, and the answers are "growing" right here!

Synopsis: This series meets National Curriculum Standards for: Science: History and Nature of Science Social Studies: Time, Continuity, & Change

Synopsis: KEYNOTE The ninth entry in Matt Christopher's SOCCER 'CATS features fullback Ted Gaddy. DESCRIPTION Ted Gaddy is tired of his sister's amazing "secret weapon" throw-in getting all the applause and attention during games. But what can a fullback do to make people cheer? Then Coach Bradley tells a story of a fullback who almost made a goal. Ted learns how to do the same thing that fullback did, hoping that he, too, will get a chance at scoring.…

Synopsis: Why do we have hair? Why should we keep our hair clean? What do you do if you get head lice? This book looks at how to keep our hair healthy by washing it regularly, by combing out knots and tangles, and by protecting it from the Sun.

Synopsis: Introduces distinguishing characteristics, life cycles, and different types of grasshoppers.

Synopsis: From sunny days to fierce thunderstorms, weather is always changing. But what causes clouds, rain, and lightning? Look inside to discover more about amazing weather.

Synopsis: Provides an introduction to airplanes, discussing how they fly, the main components to a plane, and the history of the airplane.

Synopsis: From simple questions like "How much food do you eat each year?" to more complex ones like "What makes blood red?" this book helps kids understand their bodies.As kids begin to wonder how their body works, they will want to know it all. In sections on hair and skin, body works, and senses, the authors take complicated questions, like why do you need two ears, and make them comprehensible to the young readers. Other questions, like why you blush,…

Synopsis: Discusses minerals and their properties and different types, along with their relationship to humans.