This book introduces basic sounds and develops early language skills using images of things that every kid should know. Vibrant colors and images are designed to attract the attention of babies and toddlers. This book will help children...
Juvenile nonfiction
- Author:Martin, Dayna, Roumanis, A.R.Summary:
- Author:Pruessen, Linda, Williams, DaveSummary:
Astronauts on the International Space Station must protect their resources--their lives depend on it. The same is true about Earth. For the planet to survive, we must also conserve water, air, food, and energy, and cut down on waste. '...
- Author:Gutman, DanSummary:
Think fast with A.J. and Andrea from My Weird School! This nonfiction chapter book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 5 to 7 who are ready to read independently. It's a fun way to keep...
- Author:Lewis, AuraSummary:
From pop culture sensations to civil rights activists, the sisters in this biography collection have not only impacted art, culture, and society, but also illustrate the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.
- Author:Gueldenpfennig, SoniaSummary:
Space is the final frontier, and these ten women have established their place in it. This collection of ten biographies features women who have made an important contribution to the exploration of space. Included are Jerrie Cobb, who...
- Author:Bowers, RickSummary:
In the 1950s and 1960s, the Mississippi State Sovereignty Commission compiled secret files on more than 87,000 private citizens in the most extensive state spying program in U.S. history. Its mission: to save segregation.
- Author:Martin, Dayna, Roumanis, A.R.Summary:
This book introduces common sports and develops early language skills using images of things that every kid should know. Vibrant colors and images are designed to attract the attention of babies and toddlers. This book will help...
- Author:Cherry-Paul, SonjaSummary:
This book takes young readers on a journey from present to past and back again. Kids will discover where racist ideas came from, identify how they impact America today, and meet those who have fought racism with antiracism. Along the...
- Author:Farrell, JohnSummary:
Presents alphabetically arranged entries on stars, galaxies, and constellations, based on observations of the sky at night.
- Author:Brewer, Paul, Krull, KathleenSummary:
Young Neil deGrasse Tyson was starstruck when he first visited the sky theater at the Hayden Planetarium in New York City. He couldn't believe the crowded, glittering night sky at the planetarium was real-until a visit to the country...
- Author:Elton, Sarah, Kulak, JeffSummary:
Starting from Scratch is a manifesto on food that will help kids relate to what they eat, whether on special occasions or every day, inspiring both budding chefs and budding food lovers in the process. Beginning with an exploration of...
- Author:CapstoneSummary:
What does it mean to stay safe online? What exactly is Internet safety? Emerging readers need to know these important concepts. Straightforward, neutral text and vivid photographs provide readers with the tools they need to be...
- Author:CapstoneSummary:
What information is safe to share online? Why are screen names important? What are chat rooms and search engines? Look inside to find the answers to these questions and more. By learning a few rules, you can stay safe online.
- Author:Malone, JeanSummary:
Stir It Up! was created especially for young blind children to get started in the kitchen! We all love to eat and we all need to know how to prepare food - blind children are no exception! Cooking is a multi-sensory experience involving...
- Author:Leatherdale, Mary BethSummary:
The plight of refugees risking their lives at sea has, unfortunately, made the headlines all too often in the past few years. This book presents five true stories, from 1939 to today, about young people who lived through the harrowing...
- Author:Twiddy, RobinSummary:
Did you know that there some famous animal astronauts? Or that bread is banned in space? Space may be a very serious place, but it's full of some really silly science! Learn about the totally silly science behind space. This engaging hi...
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A collection of significant speeches by those who held the reins of power, and those who didn't, at significant times in American history. Hear the original words, sometimes abridged and sometimes in their entirety, that have...
- Author:Brown, TyannahSummary:
This collection of children's stories is inspired by real-life Canadian women who have made a difference in their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. These stories are set in various locations across Canada, including British...
- Author:Konieczny, VladimirSummary:
Struggling for Perfection is the story of the famous pianist, an enigmatic figure who made some of the most acclaimed classical recordings of the last century. A former child prodigy and an unpredictable, passionate man, Glenn Gould was...
- Author:Bausum, AnnSummary:
This is the true heart-warming story of Stubby, a small, stump-tailed terrier who fought alongside Allied forces on the Western Front during World War I. This brave and clever dog could detect enemy soldiers, impending gas attacks, and...