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Action Presidents: Abraham Lincoln! (Action Presidents #2)
by Fred Van Lente“A delightful, educational spin on history—and plenty of jokes,” said School Library Journal. “Sheer joy,” praised Booklist in a starred review.Finalist for the 2019 Excellence in Graphic Literature Award in Middle Grade NonfictionU.S. history comes to life like never before in this full-color graphic novel! We all know that Abraham Lincoln gave the historic Gettysburg Address and ended the Civil War. But did you also know that he never went to college, was a licensed bartender, and kept important documents in his famous top hat?Wimpy Kid meets the Who Was... series in these hilarious new graphic novels—where the history is real and the jokes are fake—from New York Times bestselling comic book author Fred Van Lente and award-winning cartoonist Ryan Dunlavey. Historically accurate and highly entertaining, Action Presidents’ bold and hilarious comic-style illustration is perfect for curious minds, filled with timelines, maps, charts, and more, readers will keep learning until the last page.
Action Presidents: George Washington! (Action Presidents #1)
by Fred Van Lente“A delightful, educational spin on history—and plenty of jokes,” said School Library Journal.“Sheer joy,” praised Booklist in a starred review.Finalist for the 2019 Excellence in Graphic Literature Award in Middle Grade NonfictionU.S. history comes to life like never before in this full-color graphic novel! We all know that George Washington was our first President and a hero of the American Revolution. But did you also know that he didn’t want to be president, never thought he would fight in a war, and had teeth so bad that he hated to smile?Wimpy Kid meets the Who Was... series in these hilarious new graphic novels—where the history is real and the jokes are fake—from New York Times bestselling comic book author Fred Van Lente and award-winning cartoonist Ryan Dunlavey.Historically accurate and highly entertaining, Action Presidents’ bold and hilarious comic-style illustration is perfect for curious minds, filled with timelines, maps, charts, and more, readers will keep learning until the last page.
Ada Twist's Big Project Book for Stellar Scientists: 40+ Things to Discover, Draw, and Make (The Questioneers)
by Andrea BeatyAlong the way, Ada Twist will help her fellow young scientists solve mysteries big and small and show how the powerful impact of scientific research is felt all around us. Do you ask questions? Is why your favorite word? Do you like to search for answers and conduct experiments? Then you’re a scientist, just like Ada Twist, and this book is for you! Here young scientists have the opportunity to explore all of Ada’s favorite sciences—from botany to astronomy to chemistry, and everything in between. They’ll create experiments, follow the scientific method, and learn to look more closely at the world around them. Track the phases of the moon Build an aquascope Grow plants in your own garden Watch decomposition at work Record weather changes Observe a chemical reaction Design a vehicle powered by renewable energy And much more! For any parent who wants STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) to be fun for their girl or boy, this book is packed with experiments and activities designed to inspire children to be excited about science, school, and learning.
Ada Twist, Scientist
by David Roberts Andrea BeatyLike her classmates, builder Iggy and inventor Rosie, scientist Ada, a character of color, has a boundless imagination and has always been hopelessly curious. Why are there pointy things stuck to a rose? Why are there hairs growing inside your nose? When her house fills with a horrific, toe-curling smell, Ada knows it’s up to her to find the source. What would you do with a problem like this? Not afraid of failure, Ada embarks on a fact-finding mission and conducts scientific experiments, all in the name of discovery. But, this time, her experiments lead to even more stink and get her into trouble! Inspired by real-life makers such as Ada Lovelace and Marie Curie, Ada Twist, Scientist champions girl power and women scientists, and brings welcome diversity to picture books about girls in science. Touching on themes of never giving up and problem solving, Ada comes to learn that her questions might not always lead to answers, but rather to more questions. She may never find the source of the stink, but with a supportive family and the space to figure it out, she’ll be able to feed her curiosity in the ways a young scientist should.
Adam and Eve in the Garden (I Can Read! #My First Shared Reading)
by Various AuthorsFrom the creation of day and night through Adam and Eve in the garden, emergent readers will learn the Bible’s first story. Children can read the simple text by themselves—and enjoy the vibrant Beginner’s Bible artwork.
Addition Facts that Stick: Help Your Child Master the Addition Facts for Good in Just Six Weeks
by Corrin Brewer Debra Pearson Kate SnowThe fun, engaging program that will help your child master the addition facts once and for all—without spending hours and hours drilling flash cards! Addition Facts That Stick will guide you, step-by- step, as you teach your child to understand and memorize the addition facts, from 1 + 1 through 9 + 9. Hands-on activities, fun games your child will love, and simple practice pages help young students remember the addition facts for good. In 15 minutes per day (perfect for after school, or as a supplement to a homeschool math curriculum) any child can master the addition facts, gain a greater understanding of how math works, and develop greater confidence, in just six weeks! Mastery of the math facts is the foundation for all future math learning. Lay that foundation now, and make it solid, with Addition Facts That Stick!
Addy's Cup of Sugar (A Stillwater and Friends Book): (Based on a Buddhist story of healing)
by Jon J MuthStillwater, the beloved Zen panda, now in his own Apple TV+ original series!Jon J Muth's enlightening new picture book is based on an ancient Buddhist legend, and features Stillwater the Panda from Jon's Caldecott Honor Book and New York Times Bestselling book, Zen Shorts.* "A master class of picture-book storytelling." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewAddy has moved to a new neighborhood with her beloved kitten, Trumpet. They are best friends, and inseparable. But when Trumpet is hit by a car, Addy seeks her wise friend, Stillwater. She is sure he will know how to bring Trumpet back to life.Stillwater tells Addy she will need to find a special medicine. To do this, she must go to everyone in the neighborhood and collect a cup of sugar. But there is one condition: it can only come from the home of someone who has never been touched by loss.Addy goes from house to house. And when she returns home, Stillwater asks for her cup of sugar. But, of course, she has none. For there isn't a person who has not felt the pain of loss.How Addy comes to understand how this special medicine works makes for a reassuring story of consolation and healing.Muth's stunning interpretation of this Buddhist tale is infused with light and compassion. And it celebrates the fragile and sacred moments we all share with those we love.
Adela's Mariachi Band
by Denise VegaAdela loves everything about her family's mariachi band--except that she isn't in it! Shining a spotlight on Mexican music, full of instruments and dancing, Adela&’s Mariachi Band is sure to be a hit!Adela wants nothing more than to be a part of her family's mariachi band, but when she tries the different instruments, everything comes out wrong. La trompeta fizzles, la vihuela squeaks, and trying to dance makes Adela fall on her face. From watching her family, Adela knows that practice makes perfect, but can she find a way to be part of the band in the meantime?A new go-to read-aloud favorite that comes complete with funny instrument sounds, a rythmic text, and Spanish vocabulary. Strike up the band!
Adelaide's Secret World
by Elise HurstA gorgeously illustrated picture book about creativity, making connections, and finding friendship. Sure to appeal to fans of Shaun Tan or Aaron Becker.With a poetic story and lush paintings, Elise Hurst conveys how a bit of bravery, empathy, and imagination can transform our lives.Adelaide lives in a city filled with people and wonders, but she is lonely. She is a watcher, and she sees others like her: the quiet ones, those who dance and dream alone. In a chance encounter, Adelaide meets someone who just might be a kindred spirit--and is so startled and shy she runs away! But then she gathers her courage and uses all her ingenuity to make sure that they--and all the other lonely ones--meet and connect and share their dreams.
Adelita: A Mexican Cinderella Story
by Tomie dePaolaHace mucho tiempo—a long time ago—there lived a beautiful young woman named Adelita. So begins the age-old tale of a kindhearted young woman, her jealous stepmother, two hateful stepsisters, and a young man in search of a wife. The young man, Javier, falls madly in love with beautiful Adelita, but she disappears from his fiesta at midnight, leaving him with only one clue to her hidden identity: a beautiful rebozo—shawl. With the rebozo in place of a glass slipper, this favorite fairy tale takes a delightful twist. Tomie dePaola's exquisite paintings, filled with the folk art of Mexico, make this a Cinderella story like no other.
Adrian Simcox Does NOT Have a Horse
by Marcy CampbellA classic in the making, this heartwarming story about empathy and imagination is one that families will treasure for years to come.Adrian Simcox tells anyone who will listen that he has a horse--the best and most beautiful horse anywhere.But Chloe does NOT believe him. Adrian Simcox lives in a tiny house. Where would he keep a horse? He has holes in his shoes. How would he pay for a horse?The more Adrian talks about his horse, the angrier Chloe gets. But when she calls him out at school and even complains about him to her mom, Chloe doesn't get the vindication she craves. She gets something far more important.Written with tenderness and poignancy and gorgeously illustrated, this book will show readers that kindness is always rewarding, understanding is sweeter than judgment, and friendship is the best gift one can give.
Adventure Girls!: Crafts and Activities for Curious, Creative, Courageous Girls (Adventure Crafts for Kids)
by Nicole DugganExplore, create, and imagine like a girl!Girls can do anything, and Adventure Girls! proves it! Packed with exciting activities and crafts for girls (ages 6 to 12), this book inspires young adventurers to be curious, innovative, and bold. From stargazing and animal tracking to making a pinhole camera and building a shadow theater, Adventure Girls! is not one of your typical craft books. It empowers girls to:Develop independence—Many of the activities are designed to be parent-assisted as girls learn to explore and create safely on their own.Delve into science—Discover scientific ideas and principles through constellation identification, bird watching, and compass making.Get their hands dirty—Adventure Girls! encourages outdoor play and exploration, from making a rope swing in the backyard to going on a nature scavenger hunt to building a shelter outside.Express their creative side—These crafts for girls also engage their artistic side, with activities like creating decorative 3D stars, pressing flowers, and folding (and inventing their own) paper airplanes.Instill confidence and curiosity with this collection of fun, engaging activities and crafts for girls.
Adventure of the Goblin Dog
by Enid BlytonAdventure of the Goblin Dog is a stand-alone Magic Faraway Tree adventure by the world's best-loved children's author, Enid Blyton.Discover the magic! Travel to the top of the Magic Faraway Tree with Peter and Mary on their quest to rescue a princess.Back in print for the first time in a generation, this is a wonderful introduction to the world of the Magic Faraway Tree. Explore Fairyland in this magical story, where you'll encounter the Goblin Dog, rescue a princess and visit the Land of Storytellers. This story first appeared in 1936 and was made part of the Magic Faraway Tree world in 1952, featuring different children discovering the Faraway Tree. The Magic Faraway Tree series is one of Enid Blyton's best-loved and most enduring creations.***The Magic Faraway Tree ®, Enid Blyton ® and Enid Blyton's signature are Registered Trademarks of Hodder and Stoughton Limited. No trademark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trademark and copyright owner.
Adventures Underground (Find Me!)
by Agnese BaruzziGo below with Bernard the Wolf to sniff out hidden objects—from busy ants to buried bones among caves, dens, mines, and more. Bernard the Wolf is back in another thrilling seek-and-find adventure! This time, he&’s digging deep underground with his new friend, Anna the Mole, who&’s showing him around and sharpening his vision. Filled with charming visual puzzles that take place underneath cities, among buried treasure, inside caves, and more, children will have tons of fun while they develop their observation skills and practice drawing conclusions based on what they see with more than a hundred hidden object games! From determining which bat is sad and who is stealing a precious gem to which rabbit&’s tail is different and who has gone into hibernation, Find Me! Adventures Underground is sure to entertain for hours on end! &“Find Me! seek-and-find books are a brilliant way to encourage critical thinking skills for your little one.&” —First Time Parent Magazine This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book
Adventures in Backyard Gardening: Inspiring Young Gardeners to Grow Their Own Food (The Adventures Series)
by Ron SmithAuthor is a Environmental Science Educator, Citizen/Community Science Project Leader, and Curriculum Writer The health of the planet and of humanity is connected to food. Where our food comes from matters. How our food is grown matters. The diversity of our food matters. With so many educational initiatives, if kids learn early, it becomes an enduring part of their lives.
Adventures in the Forest: Play Along To Sharpen Your Vision And Mind (Find Me!)
by Agnese BaruzziBernard, the wolf with bad eyesight, gets help from a friend to discover woodland creatures hiding in the hollows, ponds, and leaves. Bernard the Wolf needs your help! He wears glasses, but still can&’t see very well. Help him find his friend, Michael the Squirrel, as he plays hide-and-seek deep within the forest to sharpen Bernard&’s vision. Also included are fun, additional activities for every visual puzzle to develop your own observation skills, from finding the odd one out in the group to spotting who has an upset stomach. With stunning illustrations and colorful pages that explore the beauty of the forest and its creatures, you&’ll have hours of fun searching for over a hundred hidden objects and animals! Agnese Baruzzi is an award-winning author and illustrator for more than forty books that have been published worldwide. &“Find Me! seek-and-find books are a brilliant way to encourage critical thinking skills for your little one.&” —First Time Parent Magazine This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book
Adventures in the Ocean: Play Along To Sharpen Your Vision And Mind (Find Me!)
by Agnese BaruzziSeek and find under the sea with Bernard the Wolf as he explores a watery realm where mermaids and fish hide among the seaweed and coral reefs. Bernard the Wolf needs your help! He wears glasses, but still can&’t see very well. Help him find his friend, a little red crab, as she plays hide-and-seek deep down in the ocean to sharpen Bernard&’s vision. Also included are fun, additional activities for every visual puzzle to develop your own observation skills, from finding the odd one out in the group to spotting who is in love. With stunning illustrations and colorful pages that explore the beauty of the ocean and its creatures, you&’ll have hours of fun searching for over a hundred hidden objects and animals! Agnese Baruzzi is an award-winning author and illustrator for more than forty books that have been published worldwide. &“Find Me! seek-and-find books are a brilliant way to encourage critical thinking skills for your little one.&” —First Time Parent Magazine This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book
Adventures in the Sky (Find Me!)
by Agnese BaruzziHave a howling good time with Bernard the Wolf as he takes to the skies—and space—with this delightful collection of seek-and-find puzzles. Bernard the Wolf is back in another thrilling seek-and-find adventure! This time, he&’s flying high up in the sky with the help of his new friend, Enrico the Robin, who&’s teaching him how to sharpen his vision. Filled with charming visual puzzles that take place in outer space, among colorful hot air balloons, inside a flock of flamingos, and more, children will have tons of fun while they develop their observation skills and practice drawing conclusions based on what they see with more than a hundred hidden object games! From determining which bird is pretending to be a wizard and which alien has a cold to what seems out of place and who is the lazy acrobat, Find Me! Adventures in the Sky is sure to entertain for hours on end! &“Find Me! seek-and-find books are a brilliant way to encourage critical thinking skills for your little one.&” —First Time Parent Magazine This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book
Adventures on a Summer’s Day: With Bandit & Company (Bandit And Company Ser. #Vol. 1)
by Pat Becker Margaret GaedderAdventures on a Summer’s Day is the first in a series about a variety of pets known as Bandit and Company. Readers will find the adventures of this troupe both entertaining and heartwarming. "WITH HER USUAL IMAGINATIVE FLAIR, Pat Becker brings to life this new series about a band of pet dogs and cats and their adventures in a loving home in an ideal setting. Readers of all ages will smile within when they recognize the human qualities the author has imbued in all these animals. And the interaction of these pets as they experience their various adventures will undoubtedly connect with discerning readers. The stunning color illustrations by artist Margaret Gaeddert add greatly to the character development and narrative. This is another winning collaboration between the author and the illustrator, both Oklahomans with a love of animals that reflects in their words and art. Readers can look forward to more entertaining and heartwarming stories about these animal characters, as this is the first of an illustrated series about the lives and adventures of the band of dogs and cats known as... Bandit and Company." Darl DeVault, Executive Editor Distinctly Oklahoma Magazine
Adventures with Barefoot Critters
by Teagan WhiteFans of the adorable characters in The Quiet Book will love this seasonal romp through the alphabet. Will have definite trade and gift appeal due to Teagan White's sweet anthropomorphic critters. Join an adorable cast of animal characters as they explore the alphabet through the seasons. From gathering honey in spring to building cozy campfires in fall, the friends make the most of each season, both enjoying the great outdoors and staying snug inside. Learning the alphabet is fun when adventuring with these critters, and children and adults alike will delight in Teagan White's sweet, nostalgic illustrations.
Adventures with Finn and Skip: A tale about ridding the ocean of plastic pollution (Adventures with Finn and Skip )
by DK Brendan KearneyThrough this charming story, children will become aware of the growing problem of trash polluting the ocean. Fish highlights the issues with a simple and engaging illustrated narrative and also suggests a solution in the form of recycling.All Finn wants is to catch a nice, tasty fish for his dinner, but no matter how hard he tries all he seems to catch at the end of his fishing line is other people's trash. The longer he spends out on the ocean, the more crazy objects he collects! Finn and his dog Skip go home each day with a full boat, but empty tummies.It isn't long before Finn finds a way to reuse and recycle everything he has collected. Pretty soon he makes enough money to make a tasty dinner every day, and under his care, the ocean becomes clean, bright, and full of fish again!
Adventures with Finn and Skip: Arctic (Adventures with Finn and Skip )
by Brendan KearneyFrom award-winning author Brendan Kearney comes the fifth action-packed adventure for Finn and his dog, Skip, that teaches them all about the Arctic and what they can do to protect it.A trip to the Arctic sounds like a winter wonderland dream for Finn and Skip! As they journey to their icy destination through melting ice caps and past hungry polar bears, they soon realize that things are not as they had imagined. Things go from bad to worse when they find themselves floating away on an iceberg! Can they find their way back and uncover what's happening? Offering a gentle, but richly imagined introduction to the environmental concerns facing the Arctic, grown-ups and children will enjoy following the story of Finn and Skip, with its ups and downs, and together, pointing out all the different ways they can help look after one of our planet's most precious environments. With its fun, quirky illustrations and uplifting message about conservation, Adventures with Finn and Skip: Arctic will empower young readers and will leave them with the thought that there is hope after all.
Adventures with Finn and Skip: Bee (Adventures with Finn and Skip )
by Brendan KearneyAn exciting tale about tackling climate change to help protect the animals.Grown-ups and children can enjoy this gentle and imaginative story together, all about the environmental concerns facing our wildlife. Follow the tale of Finn and Skip as they head out for a peaceful picnic - when all of a sudden they hear the sound of buzzing bees, fear sets in and chaos ensues! Can a chance encounter with a beekeeper help them learn the truth about these fuzzy little insects?Introduce 3-5 year-olds to the importance of protecting the environment with this illustrated storybook about climate change and its effects on animals. The ups and downs of this story shows us all the different ways we can help our bees and the environment, through Finn and Skip&’s adventure. This heart-warming climate change story…- Is a positive and hopeful guide that offers children strong practical tips for how they can take care of bees and the planet.- Is perfect for adults and children to share together, as it prompts a wider conversation about the environment.- Offers a charming, humorous, and emotionally gripping message, whilst raising awareness of the environmental issues impacting bees.With its playful, quirky illustrations, Bee will empower young readers with passion and drive. This inspiring and fun story will help children realize that there is hope to protect our valuable wildlife after all.More in the seriesAt DK, we believe in the power of discovery.So why stop there? If you like Adventures with Finn and Skip: Bee, then you&’ll love other titles in the series that raise awareness of important environmental issues. Why not try Adventures with Finn and Skip: Bird, Adventures with Finn and Skip: Fish and Adventures with Finn and Skip: Forest?
Adventures with Finn and Skip: Bilingual Edition English-spanish (Adventures with Finn and Skip )
by Brendan KearneyIntroduce children to the importance of protecting the environment with this illustrated story book about deforestation and its effect on animals. Join fisherman Finn and his dog, Skip, on their second adventurein this illustrated story book for young children, which teaches them about deforestation and what they can do to help. Finn and Skip are on an adventure vacation, cycling through the towering rainforests of central America, when they notice that large patches of trees seem to have disappeared. The plot thickens when an unexpected guest arrives at their campsite—a lonely baby tapir. They feed their new friend, but the next morning they wake up to even more hungry animals. It seems something is afoot in the forest, and Finn and Skip set out to discover what&’s going on...This book is the ideal introduction to the environmental concerns facing our forests, featuring colorful illustrations and an engaging, light-hearted storyline, drawn and written by Brendan Kearney. Grown-ups and children will enjoy reading together and following the story of Finn and Skip, with its ups and downs, and pointing out all the different animals that Finn meets in the rainforest. They&’ll also learn about how using ethical products can help save the animals.With its fun, quirky illustrations, Forest is the perfect addition to a child&’s bookshelf. Young readers will love this picture book with a timely and ultimately uplifting message about protecting the world around us.
Adventures with Finn and Skip: Bird (Adventures With Finn And Skip Ser.)
by Brendan KearneyAn exciting tale about tackling climate change to protect the animalsGrown-ups and children can enjoy this gentle and imaginative story together, all about the environmental concerns facing our wildlife. Follow the tale of Finn and Skip as they go on a hang-gliding adventure up in the clouds - when all of a sudden Finn&’s map gets caught around a swan&’s neck! Introduce 3-5 year-olds to the importance of protecting the environment with this illustrated storybook about climate change and its effects on animals. The ups and downs of this story shows us all the different ways we can help our birds and the environment, through Finn and Skip&’s adventure. This heart-warming climate change story:- Features lots of practical tips for taking care of the planet, like cycling instead of taking cars, planting trees, and even growing their own vegetables- Taps into growing eco-awareness trend, and shows the benefits of making sustainable decisions- Is perfect for adults and children to share together, as it prompts a wider conversation about the environment- Is charming, humorous, and emotionally gripping, which helps to make this quite frightening subject matter more approachableWith its playful, quirky illustrations, Bird will empower young readers with passion and drive. This inspiring and fun story will help children realize that there is hope to protect our valuable wildlife after all.More in the SeriesAt DK, we believe in the power of discovery.So why stop there? If you like Bird, complete the collection with our other titles you&’ll love about climate change, Fish and Forest.