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Wise Up! Wise Down!: A Poetic Conversation - Hardcover

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by John Agard (Author), Jonarno Lawson (Author), Satoshi Kitamura (Illustrator)Funny, thought-provoking, and bursting with curiosity, Wise Up! Wise Down! is a lively conversation between two internationally known poets, illustrated by acclaimed artist Satoshi Kitamura. How can laughter be more powerful than a sword? Why do days have names but not weeks? And do pigeons ever get a craving for cake? Two friends, esteemed poets John Agard and JonArno Lawson, take us on an inspiring, hilarious, an...

The Greatest Stuff on Earth: The Amazing Science of Sunlight, Smartphones, Microphones, Mushrooms & Everything In-Between - Hardcover

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by Steve Tomecek (Author), John Devolle (Illustrator)The amazing science of sunlight, smartphones, microphones, mushrooms and everything in-between.Have you ever stopped to think about all the stuff you encounter every day? There's the stuff you breathe, the stuff you eat, the stuff you wear, the stuff you read, the stuff you walk on, the stuff you ride in, the stuff your body is made of... plus water, trees, sunlight, soap, electricity, vaccines, smartphones, and so much more! In The Greates...

DK Super Planet Place and Time: Mapping Our World - Hardcover

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by Dk (Author)Discover how maps are essential to finding our way around the world in this learn-to-read series. DK Super Planet Place and Time is part of the new DK Super Planet series and encourages children aged 7-11 to delve into the wonders of our planet. Captivating and curriculum-aligned, this book is the perfect support for learning all about maps and how they help us understand the world around us. It covers core scientific content, including how to use maps to locate places and recog...

How to Grow a Garden: Find a Plant for Every Place - Hardcover

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by Frances Tophill (Author), Charlotte Ager (Illustrator)Discover a glorious collection of unique gardens filled with plants from all kinds of environments. Go on an adventure with one of the U.K.'s favorite gardeners, Frances Tophill, through twenty different gardens. Explore everywhere from the vegetable garden to a tropical glass house, and discover the wildlife living in our hedgerows. Learn about more than one hundred kinds of plant, and get your hands in the soil with 28 seasonal grow...

Passover: A Celebration of Freedom - Hardcover

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by Bonnie Bader (Author), Joanie Stone (Illustrator)Learn why and how Jewish people celebrate Passover with this beautifully illustrated Big Golden Book! Celebrate Passover by reading about how Moses helped lead the Israelites to freedom. In addition to the story of Passover, which includes the Ten Plagues, the Burning Bush, and the Parting of the Red Sea, preschoolers will also learn about the Passover Seder and how Jewish people celebrate today. Filled with colorful illustrations and simple...

Who Is Amy Schneider?: Questions on Growing Up, Being Curious, and Winning It Big on Jeopardy! (a Young Readers Edition of in the Form of a Question) - Hardcover

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by Amy Schneider (Author)A young readers edition of the inspirational and bold memoir from the most successful woman ever to compete on Jeopardy!--and an exploration of what it means to ask questions of the world and of yourself. In eighth grade, Amy Schneider was voted "Most likely to appear on Jeopardy!" by her classmates. Decades later, she finally got her chance. Not only did Amy walk away with $1.3 million while captivating the world with her impressive forty-game winning streak, but she...

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by Ruth Spiro (Author), Kat Uno (Illustrator)Author BiographyRuth Spiro is the author of the How to Explain Science to a Grown-Up series, the Made by Maxine series, and the best-selling Baby Loves Science series, which has been praised by NPR, Today, Popular Science, the Los Angeles Times, and more. Ruth speaks regularly at STEM and early-childhood conferences across the country. Kat Uno is a versatile illustrator and designer who enjoys creating everything from whimsical children's books to...

If I Could Choose a Best Day: Poems of Possibility - Hardcover

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by Charles Waters (Author), Irene Latham (Author), Olivia Sua (Illustrator)An ode to imagination and the power of "if," this exhilarating poetry collection features the voices of thirty-one diverse poets. If I could choose a best dayit would be sunny it would be summer and I would be with you. Imagine what you could do with if. Build a tree house, ride your bike back in time, catch a firefly like a tiny star in the palm of your hands and let it go to make a wish--anything, when it starts wit...

Baby's First Mazes: Puzzle Activity Book for Babies, Build Essential Fine-Motor Skills for Babies & Toddlers with Maze Activities, Perfect Baby Gift - Board Book

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by Highlights (Created by)Mazes and die-cut paths combine to make this adorable, interactive first puzzle experience! Crafted by the childhood experts at Highlights, the eye-catching scenes in Baby's First Mazes are perfect for little ones ages 0-3 and their grown-ups to enjoy together. Babies and toddlers love sensory puzzles that they can get hands-on with. These die-cut mazes are not only fun but durably made, too. The rounded corners and board book-style pages are super friendly for tiny ...

Rabbitology: The Ultimate Encyclopedia - Hardcover

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by Ilaria Demonti (Author), Camilla Pintonato (Illustrator)Discover all there is to know about rabbits in Rabbitology, a delightfully illustrated and educational guide to these charming and gentle animals. Welcome to the wonderful world of rabbits. Rabbitology is filled with incredible information about this lovable animal species, relayed in a playful tone by author Ilaria Demonti, with adorable illustrations by Camilla Pintonato. Did you know rabbits can dig burrows with tunnels over one h...

Photo Ark 1-2-3: An Animal Counting Book in Poetry and Pictures - Hardcover

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by Debbie Levy (Author)A delightful number-themed picture book pairing spectacular animal photos by National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore with lively poems by New York Times best-selling author Debbie Levy. Count your way from 1 to 20 through the animal kingdom, meeting striped, spotted, shiny, spiky, and even see-through creatures as you go. This colorful picture book teems with Sartore's dazzling portraits of animals both familiar and little known--including some of the most adorabl...

A Sick History of Medicine: A Warts-And-All Book Full of Fun Facts and Disgusting Discoveries - Hardcover

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by Jelena Poleksic (Author), Ella Kasperowicz (Illustrator), Neon Squid (Author)WARNING: NOT FOR THE FAINT-HEARTED. This revolting history of medicine through the ages by Jelena Poleksic is full of blood, guts, and gore! If you don't like going to the doctor, spare a thought for your ancestors. Got a headache? We can drill into your skull! Need to buy medicine? Can we recommend a dose of ground-up Egyptian mummy? Want to fight off diseases? Try smelling a stinky cesspit. It's well-known that ...

Finding Home: Amazing Places Animals Live - Hardcover

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by Mike Unwin (Author), Jenni Desmond (Illustrator)Beautiful, non-fiction storytelling pairs with stunning illustrations in this nonfiction book about habitats, perfect for animal lovers everywhere. From polar bear dens deep beneath the Arctic snow to eagle's treetop nests as big as cars, marvel at twenty amazing animal homes of all shapes and sizes from all over the world. Finding Home features breathtaking full-color illustrations alongside an engaging entry into the science of habitats. Th...

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by Gail Gibbons (Author)Dive into the world of ducks, in this new and updated edition of a classic from the #1 science writer for kids Gail Gibbons. With their distinctive waddle and quack, quack, ducks are one of the most recognizable birds in the world. But did you know there are 150 types of ducks living on six continents? Discover how ducks swim, dive, feed, communicate, build nests and raise their young, and how conservation groups are trying to protect them and their habitats. This new ...

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by Gail Gibbons (Author)Gail Gibbon's bestselling Tool Book is new and updated! This classic introduces kids to tools that measure, screw, scrape, and more. What are tools? How do they help us make things? For little builders, crafters, and DIYers, Gail Gibbons presents the answers to those questions in this cheerful introduction to tools and what they do. From rulers, hammers, and saws, to drills, nuts, and bolts, Gibbons covers basic hand tools and shows them in action! Clear diagrams displ...

This Is Ballet: And Other Classical Dances - Board Book

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by Rekha S. Rajan (Author), Chris Park (Illustrator)The first in a series that introduces three major dance families: ballet, hip-hop, and jazz, from a world-renowned early childhood educator and performer. This first introduction to classical dance begins with a simple explanation of what defines a classical dancer. Young readers are then invited on a global exploration of different classical dances, from ballet to synchronized swimming to Kabuki; the ways dancers move; and who they move wit...

The Five Sides of Marjorie Rice: How to Discover a Shape - Hardcover

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by Amy Alznauer (Author), Anna Bron (Illustrator)Ablaze with pattern and color, this ebullient picture book biography celebrates the intersection of art and science--through the life and lens of an extraordinary amateur mathematician. When Marjorie Rice was a little girl in Roseburg, Oregon, in the 1930s, she saw patterns everywhere. Swimming in the river, her body was a shape in the water, the water a shape in the hills, the hills a shape in the sky. Some shapes, fitted into a rectangle or f...

How to Explain Climate Science to a Grown-Up - Hardcover

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by Ruth Spiro (Author), Teresa Martinez (Illustrator)Author BiographyRuth Spiro is the author of the How to Explain Science to a Grown-Up series, the Made by Maxine series, and the best-selling Baby Loves Science series, which has been praised by NPR, Today, Popular Science, the Los Angeles Times, and more. Ruth speaks regularly at STEM and early-childhood conferences across the country. When Teresa Mart?nez was a child, her family moved from a small town to the city. Drawing helped shy Teres...

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by Steve Kort? (Author), Who Hq (Author), Andrew Thomson (Illustrator)Learn about the life and legacy of American skateboard legend Tony Hawk and what makes him one of the most celebrated skateboarders of all time! Tony Hawk, also known as "Birdman," knew from an early age that he was special. Using skateboarding as an outlet for his excess energy, he became a professional skateboarder by age fourteen. He then went on to be named the National Skateboard Association world champion for twelve c...

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by Roberta Edwards (Author), Who Hq (Author), Gregory Copeland (Illustrator)Discover all there is to know about the Renaissance, the period in history that took Europe from the Middle Ages to modern times! Beginning in Italy, the Renaissance was a cultural movement that spread throughout Europe and affected art, science, technology, politics, and thought. From the 1300s to the beginning of the 1600s, scholars started to question what they knew and looked to literature and historical texts to ...

Is It Real? the Loch Ness Monster - Hardcover

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by Candace Fleming (Author)Put on your detective hat and prepare all your investigative tools, because you've been assigned a new case to solve: the mystery of the Loch Ness Monster!Follow along as award-winning author Candace Fleming uses all of her nonfiction tools and storytelling prowess to investigate the enduring mystery surrounding the existence of the Loch Ness Monster.Nestled in the lush green hills of the Scotland Highlands lies Loch Ness, a deep, murky lake with a storied history. ...

Meet the Mini-Mammals: A Night at the Natural History Museum - Hardcover

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by Melissa Stewart (Author), Brian Lies (Illustrator)Meet some of the world's very smallest mini-mammals in this "interesting and engaging" (School Library Journal, starred review) picture book with actual-size illustrations from Sibert Honoree Melissa Stewart and Caldecott Honoree Brian Lies. Big mammals like elephants, hippos, and giraffes get a lot of press, but what about the little guys? From pint-sized flying squirrels to itty bitty chipmunks and teeny tiny mouse lemurs, learn all about...

How to Be a Doctor and Other Life-Saving Jobs - Hardcover

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by Sol Linero (Illustrator), Punam Krishan (Author)An accessible, fascinating book about the many different jobs in healthcare written by practicing doctor and TV presenter, Dr. Punam Krishan Do you have what it takes to become a doctor, a medical scientist, or to work in public health? Find out all about the incredible life-saving jobs you could do, from training to become a heart surgeon or a paramedic to working as a psychologist or even treating professional athletes. This fully illustr...

Africana: An Encyclopedia of an Amazing Continent - Hardcover

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by Mayowa Alabi (Illustrator), Kim Chakanetsa (Author)Discover the incredible history and diversity of the African continent in all its splendour with this beautifully illustrated and fact-filled encyclopedia. This fascinating and beautiful book is divided into broad geographical sections which celebrate and showcase the peoples, landscapes and wildlife from different regions of this great continent, and bright and bold illustrations bring these facts to life. Learn about the astonishing his...

Becoming Kareem: Growing Up on and Off the Court - Paperback

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by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Author), Raymond Obstfeld (Author)The first memoir for young readers by sports legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. At one time, Lew Alcindor was just another kid from New York City with all the usual problems: He struggled with fitting in, pleasing a strict father, and overcoming shyness that made him feel socially awkward. But with a talent for basketball, and an unmatched team of supporters, Lew Alcindor was able to transform and to become Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. From a child...

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by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara (Author), Florencia Gavil疣 (Illustrator)*Everymom Best Book for Early Reading* In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Leo Messi, one of the world's most skilled and celebrated soccer players. As a child, Leo developed his passion for soccer playing games with his brothers and cousins in the streets of Rosario, Argentina. He later honed his skills on the pitch as part of the local youth team, Newe...

'Twas the Night Before Jesus - Paperback

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'Twas the Night Before Jesus - Hardcover

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by Donna Wyland (Author), Courtney Smith (Illustrator)The world tells children Christmas is about presents. But God tells a different story. 'Twas the Night Before Jesus brings that story to life. "I think this book is amazing. I love the pictures and the wording. Also, I love how the story goes through Jesus's whole life and then comes back and relates to a family at Christmas time. I think this book deserves a 10 out of 10 for every little word and drawing." -Levi, age 12 "I really like th...

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by Behrman House (Author)The sum total of what students should know about Jewish faith and values--presented here by one of the great theologians of our time. Number of Pages: 1 Dimensions: 0.7 x 10.9 x 8.4 IN Publication Date: January 01, 1997

History Smashers: The Titanic - Paperback

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by Kate Messner (Author), Matt Aytch Taylor (Illustrator)Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth behind the sinking of the Titanic with beloved educator/author Kate Messner. The fun mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels make this perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales. On April 15, 1912 an "unsinkable" ship called the Titanic unexpectedly hit an iceberg and sank to the bottom of the North Atlantic. Right? Wrong! Nobody was really talking ...

Leprechauns and Irish Folklore: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #15: Leprechaun in Late Winter - Paperback

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by Mary Pope Osborne (Author), Natalie Pope Boyce (Author), Sal Murdocca (Illustrator)The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better. Track the facts with Jack and Annie When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #15: Leprechaun in Late Winter, they had lots of questions. What are leprechauns? How do we know ...

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by Only A. Guy (Author)Do you want to pray with power - and see results? You no longer need to feel helpless in the face of difficult or painful situations. You no longer need to miss God's blessings for you and your loved ones. You can pray with power As you meditate on the Scriptures beautifully woven into each prayer, allow them to enter your heart as you speak them aloud. As you put these mighty, scriptural prayers to work in your own life an in the lives of those around you, you will se...