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Mars (Planets in Our Solar System)
by Jody S. RakeMars is famous for its coloring, but the fourth planet from the sun has more than that going for it. Discover more interesting facts and secrets about the famous "red planet."
Mercury (Planets in Our Solar System)
by Jody S. RakeThe smallest planet in our solar system is also the closest to the sun. That means on Mercury, one year is just 88 days long! Discover more facts about the small but mighty Mercury.
Neptune (Planets in Our Solar System)
by Steve FoxeFar off Neptune holds many mysteries! Its great distance from the sun makes it the coldest planet in the solar system. Discover the secrets of this chilly, blue ice giant that was named after the sea.
Saturn (Planets in Our Solar System)
by Steve FoxeSaturn is famous for its rings. This very windy planet has another claim to fame, it has the most moons of all eight planets! Discover more amazing facts about the sixth planet in the solar system!
Uranus (Planets in Our Solar System)
by Steve FoxeUranus is the seventh planet from the sun and has a special feature, it tilts! Discover the mysteries of this ice giant that sits half in darkness for more than 40 years at a time!
Clean It Up! (Saving Our Planet)
by Mary BooneIntroduces early readers to environmentalist concepts including greenhouse gases, carbon footprint, and air pollution, and what they can do to help the environment. Features real-life examples of kids like Greta Thunberg who have made a difference.
Conserve It! (Saving Our Planet)
by Mary BooneIntroduces early readers to environmentalist concepts including drought, water conservation, and wetlands conservation, and what they can do to help the environment. Features real-life examples of kids who have made a difference.
Grow It! (Saving Our Planet)
by Mary BooneIntroduces early readers to environmentalist concepts including urban gardening; locally sourced foo options, and the safety of pesticides, and what they can do to help the environment. Features real-life examples like the Houston East End Greenbelt, which have made a difference.
Recycle It! (Saving Our Planet)
by Mary BooneIntroduces early readers to environmentalist concepts including recycling and composting, and what they can do to help the environment. Features real-life examples of kids who have made a difference.
Reuse It! (Saving Our Planet)
by Mary BooneIntroduces early readers to environmentalist concepts including single-use plastics and upcycling, and what they can do to help the environment. Real-life examples of kids who have made a difference are featured.
The Bald Eagle: All About the American Symbol (Smithsonian Little Explorer: Little Historian American Symbols)
by Tamra B. OrrArguably, no symbol more firmly represents our country's independence than the bald eagle. But why this particular bird? Through factual, accessible text and crisp, colorful photos, young report writers will learn how the United States came to embrace this feathered American icon.
Basketball Fun (Sports Fun)
by Tyler OmothBasketball is fun watch, but even more fun to play! Kids can get in the game by learning about the rules of the sport, the equipment needed to play, and the importance of good sportsmanship. Then they can practice a key basketball skill to have even more fun on the court.
Girls' Lacrosse Fun (Sports Fun)
by Imogen KingsleyGirls' lacrosse is a fast-paced sport! Kids can get in on the action by learning about the sport, equipment, and the importance of good sportsmanship. Then they can practice an important skill to have even more fun on the field.
Gymnastics Fun (Sports Fun)
by Imogen KingsleyGymnastics is amazing to watch! Kids can take part in the sport by learning about the skills, equipment, and the importance of good sportsmanship. They can even practice a basic skill to have more fun in the arena.
Hockey Fun (Sports Fun)
by Tyler OmothHockey is fun watch, but even more fun to play! Kids can get in the game by learning about the rules of the sport, the equipment needed to play, and the importance of good sportsmanship. Then they can practice a key hockey skill to have even more fun on the ice.
Microwaves (Waves in Motion)
by Tracy Vonder BrinkMicrowaves heat our food. They carry messages from phone to phone. They help detect the weather. Microwaves are all around us, even if we don't see them. With engaging, at-level text and colorful images, readers will learn about microwaves and how we use them every day.
Sound Waves (Waves in Motion)
by Michael DahlBirds chirp. A dog barks. Thunder claps. We hear sounds all around us. But how? Sound waves travel through the air, but we don't see them. With engaging, at-level text and colorful images, readers will learn about sound waves and how we use them every day.
Who Chomps With These Teeth? (Whose Is This?)
by Cari MeisterChomp! This photo-guessing game challenges kids to guess whose teeth are in the images. The dazzling, jagged, and razor-sharp answers may be surprising!
Who Walks With These Feet? (Whose Is This?)
by Cari MeisterStomp! This photo-guessing game challenges pre-readers to guess whose feet are in each image. The swift, dainty, and webbed answers may be surprising!
ATVs (Wild About Wheels)
by Nancy DickmannA dirt trail in the woods is covered with thick mud and big bumps. What vehicle can get through? An ATV! All-terrain vehicles have wide, bumpy tires that provide good grip on all types of land. Young readers will find out about the types of ATVs, their main parts, and how these versatile vehicles can be used for work and fun.
Electric Cars (Wild About Wheels)
by Nancy DickmannA car zips down the street. But you don't hear the engine rumbling. Why? It's an electric car! Electric cars are becoming more common around the world. Young readers will get a basic introduction to the main parts of these vehicles. They will see how electric cars are different from gas-powered vehicles and why electric cars are better for the environment. Get young readers excited about electric vehicles!
Race Cars: Respect With Lightning Mcqueen (Wild About Wheels)
by Mari SchuhIt's a fight to the finish line! Which race car will get there first? Some race cars look a lot like regular cars. Others have thin bodies and open wheels. Some race on dirt, while others race on smooth paved tracks. But they all have one thing in common...speed! Young readers will find out about the types of race cars, their main parts, and why fans crowd racetracks around the world to see them go!
Semitrucks (Wild About Wheels)
by Mari SchuhVroom! A semitruck roars as it goes up a steep hill. The trailer is loaded with goods. A truck with a big engine pulls the trailer along. Together, the truck and trailer have 18 wheels! Young readers will find out about the main parts of these huge vehicles, the kinds of cargo they carry, and why they are an important type of transportation.
West Side Story: A Novelization
by Irving ShulmanThe classic novelization of one of Broadway&’s most enduring and beloved musicals, updated with a beautiful new cover.Maria is young and innocent and has never known love—until Tony. And Tony, searching for life beyond the savagery of the streets, has discovered love for the first time with her, too.But Maria&’s brother is the leader of the Sharks and Tony had once led the rival Jets. Now, both gangs are claiming the same turf and with tensions rising to the point of explosion, it seems there is no way to stop a rumble.Tony promised Maria that he would stay out of it. But will he be able to keep his word or will their newfound love be destroyed by violence or even death?Evocative and unforgettable, this novelization brings out all of the depth, drama, and beauty of one of the most enduring stories in the history of American theater.
El día en que descubres quién eres
by Jacqueline WoodsonA veces, cuando por fin damos el paso, suceden cosas increíbles. Habrá veces en que entres a un lugar y no veas a nadie como tú. Hay muchas razones por las que uno se puede sentir diferente.Quizá sea por tu apariencia o por la forma en que hablas o de dónde vienes. A lo mejor es por lo que comes o por algún motivo similar. Sea cual sea la razón, no es fácil dar ese paso de entrar a un lugar donde no conoces a nadie; pero de alguna forma lo haces. El lírico texto de Jacqueline Woodson y el deslumbrante arte de Rafael López se combinan para celebrar el valor que se requiere para hacernos un lugar en un mundo diferente al nuestro. Y nos mueven a pensar en que si damos el paso y compartimos nuestra historia, es casi seguro que otros se interesen por conocernos mejor.