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Eyewitness Planets (DK Eyewitness)
by DKTake a tour of Earth and its neighborhood with this spectacular planetary guide.Know more about the eight planets in the Solar System, from the small, rocky ones to the gas giants. Surf along the icy rings of Saturn and count the many moons of Jupiter. Explore the Asteroid Belt that lies between Mars and Jupiter and is filled with small pieces of rock that were left over when planets were forming. Then venture further out and find out why Pluto is now classified as a dwarf planet, discover where comets come from, and much more.Filled with stunning computer-generated images and the most up-to-date images from NASA and ESA taken by probes, Eyewitness Planets takes you as close as you can get to the objects in our Solar System.Series Overview: Each revised Eyewitness book retains the stunning artwork and photography from the groundbreaking original series, but the text has been reduced and reworked to speak more clearly to younger readers. Still on every colorful page: vibrant annotated photographs and the integrated text-and-pictures approach that makes Eyewitness a perennial favorite of parents, teachers, and school-age kids.
Eyewitness Reptile (DK Eyewitness)
by DKA visual and informative guide to these cold-blooded creatures.Get up close and personal and be an eyewitness to all kinds of reptiles from the start of life inside an egg to hunting skills and survival techniques with DK Eyewitness Books: Reptile. See snake anatomy from the skeleton to scaly skin; learn about the gripping feet of a lizard; discover the variety of shells found on turtles and tortoises; and stand a safe distance from crocodile jaws.DK Eyewitness Books: Reptile lets young readers enter the cold-blooded world of these fascinating creatures.Series Overview: Each revised Eyewitness book retains the stunning artwork and photography from the groundbreaking original series, but the text has been reduced and reworked to speak more clearly to younger readers. Still on every colorful page: vibrant annotated photographs and the integrated text-and-pictures approach that makes Eyewitness a perennial favorite of parents, teachers, and school-age kids.
Eyewitness Soccer (DK Eyewitness)
by DKPacked with stunning photography, Eyewitness Soccer is the perfect guide for any soccer fan who wants to know everything about the &“beautiful game&”. Become an eyewitness to world cup winners and champions past and present in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a tour of the beautiful game. Children will love reading about tricky tactics, freshening up on soccer skills knowledge, and getting to grips with the science and technology behind the game.This fact-packed soccer guide for children aged 9+ includes bite-sized biographies of well-known players – from Lionel Messi to Zinedine Zidane – to fill you in on those important details needed to impress, as well as club shirts and memorabilia pictured from years gone by and the shining trophies you still see today. Action-packed photographs help you relive moments of glory, while record breakers and national team profiles are listed for quick-fire mastery of famous soccer history.Throughout the pages of this soccer guide, you can expect to find: - A fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new &“eyewitness&” feature.- Amazing facts, updated diagrams, statistics, and timelines.- Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field.Eyewitness Soccer introduces the ultimate guide for soccer fans everywhere. Stay up to date with results from recent tournaments, including the UEFA Women&’s EURO 2022 and the FIFA Men&’s World Cup 2022, bringing you up to speed with impressive soccer facts. This all-encompassing guide to soccer is a must-have for curious children aged 9+ with a thirst for learning, as well as teachers, parents and librarians.So, what&’s new? Part of DK&’s best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, up to 20 percent new images, including photography and updated diagrams, updated information, and a new &“eyewitness&” feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.Explore the series!Globally, the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Learn about one of the most important events in US history with Eyewitness American Civil War, understand the incredible systems that keep your body functioning with Eyewitness Human Body or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic.
Eyewitness The Amazon: The Quest For El Dorado (DK Eyewitness)
by DKVisit one of the most incredible natural environments in this picture-packed guide, to discover the Amazon&’s plants and wildlife, and its people.Become an eyewitness to the fascinating species that live in the depths of the Amazon rainforest, in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of the nine South American countries it extends across.Children can journey down the River Amazon and explore the world&’s largest rainforest in this unique, beautifully illustrated guide to the beauty and diversity of the rainforest and the river, its flora and fauna, and the people who live in the region. Using striking full-color photographs and illustrations, kids can discover why this ecosystem is so important to the whole world along with amazing facts, diagrams, and statistics to see the Amazon as never before.Throughout the pages of this newly- revised book on the Amazon, you can expect to find: - A fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new &“eyewitness&” feature- Amazing facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines- Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the fieldEyewitness Amazon introduces the most biodiverse tropical rainforest in the world and the vast river that winds its way through it. Children can discover the rainforest&’s fascinating birds, animals, insects and much more, through amazing facts, diagrams, and statistics to see the Amazon as never before. This all-emcompassing rainforest guide is a must-have for curious children aged 9+ with a thirst for learning, as well as teachers, parents and librarians.So, what&’s new? Part of DK&’s best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, up to 20 percent new images, including photography and updated diagrams, updated information, and a new &“eyewitness&” feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.Explore the series!Globally, the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Join the journey to combat climate change with Eyewitness Climate Change or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic.
Eyewitness The Elements (DK Eyewitness)
by DKPacked with stunning photography, Eyewitness The Elements explores the building blocks of our universe.Become an eyewitness to the fascinating world of chemical elements, in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of their many different properties and uses. Children will be mesmerized by where each element comes from and what it is used for, like how precious gold protects astronauts in space. This unique, beautifully illustrated guide reveals the concise history of chemistry, scientific pioneers, and the creation of the first table of elements. Using striking full-color photographs and illustrations, discover why nitrogen and oxygen are essential to our survival, what makes the metal mercury so unusual, and much more.Throughout the pages of this newly-revised book on chemical elements, you can expect to find: - A fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new &“eyewitness&” feature- Amazing facts, diagrams, statistics, and timelines- Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the fieldEyewitness The Elements introduces the ultimate guide to chemical elements, exploring the building blocks of our universe. Children can learn about synthetic elements created in labs, which the smartest chemists are still busy figuring out how to use, and much more, through amazing facts, diagrams, and statistics to see them as never before. This all-emcompassing chemical elements guide is a must-have for curious children aged 9+ with a thirst for learning, as well as teachers, parents and librarians.So, what&’s new? Part of DK&’s best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, up to 20 percent new images, including photography and updated diagrams, updated information, and a new &“eyewitness&” feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.Explore the series!Globally, the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Journey down the River Amazon and explore the rainforest with Eyewitness Amazon, learn how to combat climate change with Eyewitness Climate Change or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic.
Eyewitness Universe (DK Eyewitness)
by DKWhether your child has a special interest in space exploration or the origins of the universe, or you want to supplement classroom curriculum about the universe by making more resources available to your child outside of school, Eyewitness: Universe is the ideal choice for learning more about the universe. DK's Eyewitness series is perfect for children. It engages both readers and visual learners by presenting information with a combination of photography, small nuggets of information, and fact-packed annotation so children can really dig into topics without becoming overwhelmed. One picture at a time, Eyewitness books teach big subjects in easy ways. We've revamped our Eyewitness series to be even better with solid facts, shorter texts, more emphasis on images, and fresh new learning sections, making Eyewitness books the perfect way to encourage curiosity in your child or to supplement classroom learning.
Eyewitness Workbooks: Discover One Of History's Greatest Civilizations From Its Vast Empire To The Blo To The Bloody Gladiator Fights (DK Eyewitness)
by Simon James DK PublishingFrom Roman emperors and gods and goddesses to soldiers and gladiators, step into the exciting world of ancient Rome.Who were Rome's most famous emperors? What was everyday life like for a soldier in the Roman army? How did the citizens of ancient Rome live? Did gladiators really fight to the death in the mighty Colosseum? Find out the answers to all these questions, and many more, in Eyewitness: Ancient Rome.Photographs of real artifacts and detailed illustrations will help you to learn all about the time of ancient Rome, from a small city-state ruled by kings to one of the most powerful empires in history. Find out what a typical Roman house was like and what food Romans ate. Learn about how people spent their free time, whether paying a visit to the theatre, using the public bath, or watching gladiators fight a gruesome battle to the death in the world-famous Colosseum.Packed with fascinating facts, this illustrated guide is perfect for school projects or as an introduction for anyone who wants to know more about the history of ancient Rome.
Eyewitness World War I (DK Eyewitness)
by DKPacked with striking photography, Eyewitness World War I explores one of the most brutal conflicts of the 20th century.Become an eyewitness to the first conflict fought on a global scale in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of World War One. Made in collaboration with The Imperial War Museum, children will be mesmerized by learning about the world-changing events that led to the start of the conflict.This beautifully illustrated guide for kids aged 9+ gives an insight into life in the muddy trenches and what it was like to be a soldier, along with a broader picture of the events that took place causing the war to start. Using striking full-color photographs and illustrations of warfare, weaponry, vehicles, maps, and secret documents, this is an eyewitness view of the conflict dubbed the &“the war to end all wars&”.Throughout the pages of this newly-revised book on the First World War, you can expect to find: - A fresh new look; new photographs, updated information, and a new &“eyewitness&” feature.- Amazing facts, updated diagrams, statistics, and timelines.- Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field.Eyewitness World War I introduces the ultimate guide to the first global conflict, with more than 250 photographs illustrating the people, places and stories of the war. Children can learn all about military vehicles and tank warfare, the first ever gas attacks used during a war and Armistice and peace after four years of fighting. This all-encompassing guide to World War One is a must-have for curious children aged 9+ with a thirst for learning, as well as teachers, parents and librarians.So, what&’s new? Part of DK&’s best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, up to 20 percent new images, including photography and updated diagrams, updated information, and a new &“eyewitness&” feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.Explore the series!Globally, the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Travel through the solar system with Eyewitness Space, learn the incredible systems that keep your body functioning with Eyewitness Human Body, or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic.
Eyewitness: El océano (DK Eyewitness)
by DK¡Observa de cerca el mundo de los océanos a través de impactantes imágenes!¿Por qué el mar es azul y salado? ¿Cuántas especies de peces existen? ¿Cómo se esconden los peces para protegerse de sus depredadores? Conoce a los cangrejos ermitaños, aprende cómo se mueven los pulpos y descubre cómo se forman las olas o qué submarinos han explorado los naufragios y las trincheras más profundas.Este enciclopedia visual para niños, incluye:-Fotografías a todo color de animales marinos, entre las que se incluyen secuencias de comportamiento de los animales y diagramas de cómo funcionan los océanos.-Un montón de datos interesantes e información veraz y contrastada.-Infografías, estadísticas y cronogramas que revelan todos los aspectos y características de este bioma marino.-Relatos de expertos en la materia que fueron testigos de sucesos que tuvieron lugar en el fondo del mar o que están relacionados con los océanos.Dos tercios de nuestro planeta se compone de agua. Los océanos nos alimentan, regulan nuestro clima y producen la mayoría del oxígeno que respiramos, ¡por eso son tan importantes para la vida en la Tierra! Con Eyewitness El océano, descubrirás sus secretos, los últimos avances en exploración oceánica y a los exploradores detrás de descubrimientos tanto antiguos como nuevos. Aprende qué océanos están en peligro, qué especies marinas viven en corales y rocas, ¡y mucho más!Una herramienta imprescindible para niños curiosos mayores de 9 años con ganas de aprender sobre la vida y la historia de los océanos, así como para profesores y padres que quieran ofrecerles apoyo.Become an eyewitness to the world’s oceans and explore everything from shores and reefs to the freezing depths.Discover the watery world that covers two-thirds of the globe and find out why oceans are so important to life on Earth.Meet jet-propelled octopuses and hermit crabs, look closely at seaweed, find out how waves form and discover the submarines and submersibles that have explored shipwrecks and the deepest trenches. Learn about prehistoric oceans and find out how people are trying to protect the oceans of the future.Loved and trusted for over 30 years, Eyewitness has a new look and even more content:-A bite-sized formula of text with images that kids love!-Fully revised and fact-checked by subject specialists-Packed with facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines-Updated with brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the fieldEyewitness Ocean uses a groundbreaking visual layout that makes learning fun for kids aged 9-12. Discover the sequences of sea animal behaviour, diagrams of how oceans work, and maps along with amazing facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines to reveal the many aspects of this marine.
Eyewonder Human Body: Open Your Eyes to a World of Discovery
by DKSpark the love of learning with this picture-packed guide to the human body for children.DK's best-selling Eyewonder series is back and has been refreshed for the next generation of young readers aged 5-7.This picture-led reference guide will take you on a visual tour of what goes on inside the body. Stay-at-home explorers will feel inspired by the dramatic photographs, up-to-date information and fact-packed pages, and a brand-new "eyewonder" feature where knowledge meets real-world application.Throughout the pages of this newly revised book on anatomy, you can find: Fully updated and revised content for children starting to develop a passion for science.Eye-catching photographs that grab the attention of young readers and keep them coming back for more.Engaging facts, simple explanations, and fun activities throughout the book.Find out what makes us go with Eyewonder Human Body, from the end of our nose to the tips of our toes. Learn about how the brain works, sending messages around the body, and how we breathe, filling our lungs with air. Plus, with activities such as 'Brain Maze' and 'What's This?', your child will be entertained time and time again.Explore the series!The Eyewonder series is back and better than ever, with a fresh new look and the latest information. If you liked Eyewonder Human Body, why not dig into Eyewonder Rocks and Minerals or explore Eyewonder Oceans?
Eyewonder Oceans: Open Your Eyes to a World of Discovery (Eye Wonder)
by DKSpark the love of learning with this picture-packed guide to the Earth’s oceans for children.DK's best-selling Eyewonder series is back and has been refreshed for the next generation of young readers aged 5-7.This picture-led reference guide will take you on a visual tour of the biggest habitats on our planet. Stay-at-home explorers will feel inspired by the dramatic photographs, up-to-date information, and fact-packed pages, and a brand-new "eyewonder" feature where knowledge meets real-world application.Throughout the pages of this newly revised book on oceans, you can find: Fully updated and revised content for children starting to develop a passion for science.Eye-catching photographs that grab the attention of young readers and keep them coming back for more.Engaging facts, simple explanations, and fun activities throughout the book.Eyewonder Oceans introduces children to the incredible world of marine life, the darkest depths and even the polar regions. Children can witness the wonders of the ocean floor and learn how different sea creatures live together in harmony in this refreshed guide.Explore the series!The Eyewonder series is back and better than ever, with a fresh new look and the latest information. If you liked Eyewonder Oceans, why not dig into Eyewonder Rocks and Minerals or Eyewonder Human Body?
Eyewonder Rocks and Minerals: Open Your Eyes to a World of Discovery (Eye Wonder)
by DKSpark the love of learning with this picture-packed guide to Earth’s rocks and minerals for children.DK's best-selling Eyewonder series is back and has been refreshed for the next generation of young readers aged 5-7.This picture-led reference guide will take you on a visual tour of the amazing treasures right under your feet. Stay-at-home explorers will feel inspired by the dramatic photographs, up-to-date information and fact-packed pages, and a brand-new "eyewonder" feature where knowledge meets real-world application.Throughout the pages of this newly revised book on rocks and minerals, you can find: Fully updated and revised content for children starting to develop a passion for science.Eye-catching photographs that grab the attention of young readers and keep them coming back for more.Engaging facts, simple explanations, and fun activities throughout the book.Eyewonder Rocks & Minerals introduces children to the incredible world of precious stones, different rock types, and even rocks from space. Children can discover how rocks form, find out what minerals are, and explore the hundreds of uses we have for them in this refreshed guide. Explore the series!The Eyewonder series is back and better than ever, with a fresh new look and the latest information. If you liked Eyewonder Rocks and Minerals, why not dive into Eyewonder Oceans or Eyewonder Human Body?
Eyewonder: Open Your Eyes to a World of Discovery (Eye Wonder)
by DKThe weird and wonderful weather of our planet is brought to life in Eye Wonder: Weather. This updated and revised edition is the perfect introduction to the exciting world of weather, from rain, sun, and wind to hurricanes, snow storms, and twisters, and also gives the facts about climate change, how we predict the weather, the differences in clouds, and why we have changing seasons.A precursor to DK's award-winning Eyewitness series, Eye Wonder was specially developed for children aged 5+, featuring astonishing photography exhibiting subjects within their natural setting and offering a whole new level of information through powerful images.Learn about science, history, and the natural world through beautiful photography and lively, age-appropriate text. The Eye Wonder series organizes information in a way that's easy to search, easy to read, and easy to learn.
F Is for Fairy Tale
by Greg PaprockiAn engaging collection of 26 illustrations featuring many different fairy tales and fairy tale objects—such as Castle, for Cinderella; Lamp, for Aladdin; Tower, for Rapunzel; and Red Roses, for Alice in Wonderland. Teach your little ones to be just like a fairy tale hero with words such as Brave, for the brave little goat in Three Billy Goats Gruff; Fearless, for small Thumbelina who floats down a river; and Mighty, for the mighty little boy who pulls a sword from a stone. Illustrator Greg Paprocki’s popular BabyLit alphabet board books feature his classically retro midcentury art style that’s proven to be a hit with both toddlers and adults.
FBI Files: Agent Kathy Puckett and the Hunt for a Serial Bomber (FBI Files #1)
by Bryan DensonThe Unabomber is the story of the FBI's investigation of Ted Kaczynski, engineer of the most notorious bombing spree in U.S. history, and the agent who helped bring him to justice.The Unabomber was a lone-wolf terrorist who carried out fourteen bombings that left three people dead and another twenty-three injured. A cunning genius, he dodged his FBI pursuers for nearly two decades, terrifying Americans from coast to coast. Agent Kathy Puckett, a spy hunter and highly trained psychologist, served as the turning point in the FBI's efforts to understand the mind of the faceless killer. Her insights helped send more than a hundred agents to a remote cabin in the mountains of western Montana on April 3, 1996. Go behind the scences of some of the FBI's most interesting cases in award-winning journalist Bryan Denson's FBI Files series, featuring the investigations of Russian spy Rick Ames, al-Qaeda member Mohamed Mohamud, and Michael Young's diamong theft ring. Each book includes photographs, a glossary, a note from the author, and other detailed backmatter on the subject of the investigation.
FBI Files: Agent Leslie G. Wiser Jr. and the Case of Aldrich Ames (FBI Files #2)
by Bryan DensonCatching a Russian Spy is the story of the FBI's investigation of Aldrich Ames, CIA agent who turned Russian spy, and the agent who helped bring him to justice.Aldrich H. "Rick" Ames was a 31-year veteran of the CIA. He was also a Russian spy. By the time Ames was arrested in 1994, he had betrayed the identities of dozens and caused the deaths of ten agents. The notorious KGB (and later the Russian intelligence service, SVR) paid him millions of dollars. Agent Leslie G. “Les” Wiser, Jr. ran the FBI's Nightmover investigation tasked with uncovering a mole in the CIA. The team worked night and day to collect evidence—sneaking into Ames' home, hiding a homing beacon in his Jaguar, and installing a video camera above his desk. But the spy kept one step ahead, even after agents followed him to Bogota, Colombia. In a crazy twist, the FBI would score its biggest clue from inside Ames' garbage can.At the time of his arrest on February 21, 1994, he had compromised more highly-classified CIA assets than any other agent in history. Go behind the scences of some of the FBI's most interesting cases in award-winning journalist Bryan Denson's FBI Files series, featuring the investigations of the Unabomber, al-Qaeda member Mohamed Mohamud, and Michael Young's diamong theft ring. Each book includes photographs, a glossary, a note from the author, and other detailed backmatter on the subject of the investigation.
FBI Files: Agent Ryan Dwyer and the Case of the Portland Bomb Plot (FBI Files #3)
by Bryan DensonUncovering a Terrorist is the story of the FBI's investigation of Mohamed Mohamud led by Agent Ryan Dwyer, the agent who helped bring him to justice, creating room for the conversation surrounding religious terrorism and its effects around the world.Mohamed Osman Mohamud was an American citizen, a college student at Oregon State University, and a wannabe terrorist. His dream was to go to Yemen, train with al-Qaeda, and travel to Afghanistan to kill U.S. soldiers. But first, he plotted to detonate a massive bomb at a Christmas tree lighting ceremony in downtown Portland.Agent Ryan Dwyer ran the sting operation to see how serious Mohamed was. He and an Arabic-speaking partner, joined by FBI personnel—including two undercover operatives posing as al-Qaeda terrorists—worked month after month to get to know him and keep the people of Portland safe.Go behind the scences of some of the FBI's most interesting cases in award-winning journalist Bryan Denson's FBI Files series, featuring the investigations of the Unabomber, Russian spy Rick Ames, and Michael Young's diamong theft ring. Each book includes photographs, a glossary, a note from the author, and other detailed backmatter on the subject of the investigation.
FGTeeV Campfire Tales #1: The Cursed Campground (FGTeeV Campfire Tales #1)
by FGTeeVThings are about to get spooky...monstrously spooky! Prepare to be haunted by this hilarious, all-new series from YouTube’s favorite gamer family, FGTeeV! It is a dark and stormy night, and the FGTeeV family is headed out to the woods for some old-fashioned, unplugged together time. But all is not as it seems at the cabin Duddy rented…strange mysteries are afoot. BIG-afoot.Yep, the craziness all starts when Duddz accidentally summons Bigfoot to the campground. Before they know what’s going on, vampires, mummies, sea monsters, and more are all hot on their tails! Will Moomy, Duddy, Lexi, Mike, Chase, and Shawn be able to figure out what’s going on…before they become a monster’s next meal?Read along to find out in the first book of this all-new, highly illustrated middle grade series from beloved gamers and New York Times bestsellers FGTeeV!
FGTeeV Presents: Into the Game! (FGeeTV)
by FGTeeVIt’s game time! Press start on Into the Game, the awesome-packed, New York Times bestselling graphic novel adventure by YouTube’s favorite family of gamers, FGTeeV!The FGTeeV family gamers have played hundreds of games together. Which is why Moomy decides to make a new game called My Pet Fish. Just one problem: the game is SUPER boring. And one other problem: Moomy and Duddy accidentally got sucked into it—and now they’re trapped!It’s up to the kids, Lexi, Mike, Chase, and Shawn, to jump into the gaming console and rescue their parents. But first, they have to battle their way through their favorite games until they find the one their parents are stuck in. Can the kids take on a vicious pack of vampire prairie dogs, flying doody diapers, some spooky ghouls, and one incredibly dull fish before Moomy and Duddy are bored to death? Game like never before in this exhilarating graphic novel adventure from YouTube sensation FGTeeV, with more than 11 million subscribers and over 11 billion views!
FGTeeV Saves the World! (FGeeTV)
by FGTeeVIt’s game time! Press start on FGTeeV Saves the World!, the second graphic novel in the awesome-packed, New York Times bestselling series by YouTube’s favorite family of gamers, FGTeeV! The FGTeeV family gamers really, really love playing games! But for Duddy, one game is by far best: Super Realistic (And Totally Not Made Up) Zombie Battles from the War of 1812. Even though in Duddy’s opinion the updated version doesn’t stand up to the classic original, it doesn’t mean that he can’t quickly rack up all the power-ups, bonuses, and achievements to show the kids—Lexi, Mike, Chase, and Shawn—how it’s done. That is until the game freezes! The family heads to the Shady Acres Mall to fix their controller, but while at the game store, one wrong click causes all the characters from the Zombie Battles game to explode into the real world. It’s total mayhem! Now Duddy, Moomy, Lexi, Mike, Chase, and Shawn have to fight their own avatars in order to save the world—but will they be able to stop the army of world-conquering video game villains before the bad guys level up? Game like you never gamed before in the fun-filled second graphic novel adventure from YouTube sensation FGTeeV, with more than 18 MILLION subscribers and over 18.6 BILLION views!
FGTeeV: The Switcheroo Rescue! (FGeeTV)
by FGTeeVIt’s game time again! Press play on The Switcheroo Rescue, the third graphic novel in the awesome-packed, New York Times bestselling series by YouTube’s favorite family of gamers, FGTeeV!The FGTeeV family have survived their fair share of glitchy gaming consoles! But now their luck has taken a decidedly strange turn-for-the-worse when Duddz bonks heads with Cecil and boom, the switcheroo happens. They wind-up flip-flopped into each other’s body.Now Cecil has Duddz’s lightning fast reflexes and mad gaming skills, while Duddz is stuck with Cecil’s stubby fingers and really bad banana allergies. But the two frenemies have no choice but to work together if they want to get back into their own bodies and stop the mayhem-wrecking ghost that their antics has unleashed!But when their plans backfire and Cecil turns them power mad, Moomy, Chase, Lexi, Mike, and Shawn to join have to step in to try to save the day. Can the family find a way to stop Cecil, save Duddz, banish a nasty ghost, and get everyone back into their rightful bodies before it’s too late?Game like you never gamed before in the fun-filled third graphic novel adventure from YouTube sensation FGTeeV, with more than 19 MILLION subscribers and over 20 BILLION views!
FIREBOAT: The Heroic Adventures of the John J. Harvey
by Maira Kalman* &“A hundred years from now, when people want to know what we told our children about 9/11, Kalman's book should be among the first answers.&”—Booklist, starred review * &“Intelligently conveys those unfathomable events in a way that a picture book audience can comprehend. . . . With this inspiring book, Kalman sensitively handles a difficult subject in an age-appropriate manner.&”—Publishers Weekly, starred review * &“Fireboat does many things. It sets forth an adventure, helps commemorate an anniversary, offers an interesting bit of history, celebrates the underdog, and honors the fire-fighting profession. Children and adults will respond to it in as many ways.&”—School Library Journal, starred review * &“Exciting, uplifting, and child-sensitive. . . . Revisits the tragedy without the terror and conveys pride without preachiness."—The Bulletin of the Center for Children&’s Books, starred review * &“Quintessential New York artist Kalman gives us an idiosyncratic but informative look at a Big Apple institution. . . . Kalman&’s use of the events of September 11 is honest and honorable, and rarely is she as straightforward as she is here.&”—The Horn Book, starred reviewThis is the inspiring true story of the John J. Harvey—a retired New York City fireboat reinstated on September 11, 2001. Originally launched in 1931, the Harvey was the most powerful fireboat of her time. After the September 11 attacks, with fire hydrants at Ground Zero inoperable and the Hudson River's water supply critical to fighting the blaze, the fire department called on the Harvey for help. There were adjustments—forcing water into hoses by jamming soda bottles and wood into nozzles with a sledgehammer—and then the fireboat's volunteer crew pumped much-needed water to the disaster site. The John J. Harvey proved she was still one of New York's Bravest!Maira Kalman brings a New York City icon to life, celebrating the energy, vitality and hope of a place and its people.
Fablehaven (Fablehaven #1)
by Brandon MullFor centuries, mystical creatures of all description were gathered to a hidden refuge called Fablehaven to prevent their extinction. The sanctuary survives today as one of the last strongholds of true magic in a cynical world. Enchanting? Absolutely. Exciting? You bet. Safe? Well, actually, quite the opposite... Kendra and her brother Seth have no idea their grandfather is the current caretaker of Fablehaven. Inside the gated woods, ancient laws give relative order among greedy trolls, mischievous satyrs, plotting witches, spiteful imps, and jealous fairies. However, when the rules get broken, an arcane evil is unleashed, forcing Kendra and Seth to face the greatest challenge of their lives. To save her family, Fablehaven, and perhaps the world, Kendra must find the courage to do what she fears most.
Fables
by AesopAesop is said to have lived in the sixth century B.C., a slave on the Greek island of Samos. The eternally entertaining tales attributed to him-in which the fates of sly foxes, wicked wolves, industrious ants, and others, suggest what our own behaviors should (or should not) be-have been universal "best-sellers" since before L'Estrange's definitive 1692 English translation. Gooden's superb engravings were first published in 1936 in a limited edition.
