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America, with all its diversity, is not easily defined. David J. Smith's If America Were a Village takes a snapshot - past, present and future - to help define America for children. Using the same successful metaphor of the international bestseller If the World Were a Village, the book shrinks down America to a village of 100. The metaphor helps children easily understand American ethnic origins, religions, family profiles, occupations, wealth, belongings and more. Shelagh Armstrong's expansive illustrations imagine America as a classic, vibrant small town.
Who are the people living in this vast and varied nation? Where did they come from? What are they like today? How do they compare with people in other countries? The book's simple statistical analysis provides a new way of learning about where people live in America, the state of their health, the shapes and sizes of families, what they use and more - forming a concise picture of a country.
If America Were a Village is part of CitizenKid: A collection of books that inform children about the world and inspire them to be better global citizens.
Who are the people living in this vast and varied nation? Where did they come from? What are they like today? How do they compare with people in other countries? The book's simple statistical analysis provides a new way of learning about where people live in America, the state of their health, the shapes and sizes of families, what they use and more - forming a concise picture of a country.
If America Were a Village is part of CitizenKid: A collection of books that inform children about the world and inspire them to be better global citizens.
A green nose. How silly, thought Punchinello. It wouldn't make him faster, stronger, or even smarter. It would only make him greener--and make him look just like all the other Wemmicks! Why would he want that when he knows Eli made each of them different for a reason?
But when Punchinello stops visiting Eli regularly, a painted nose somehow doesn't seem as foolish anymore. Now more than ever, Punchinello needs to hear his maker say, "I'll always help you be who I made you to be."
Just like Punchinello, we all want to fit in. To be accepted by the crowd. But at times that may mean we either have to look and act like others--or risk being rejected.
Punchinello's hard-earned lesson shows us how important it is to be who we were created to be, and why that matters. So let this wonderful tale help you remember two things: that you were made unique for a reason, and that there is one who will always help you be you--wonderfully you.
The perfect gift for parents everywhere, from the New York Times-bestselling author of Goodnight iPad. The parody of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie that every parent will relate to. If you give in to temptation and give a bored little mouse your iPhone, even for ten minutes, he's probably going to beam to some faraway place beyond time, space, and the sound of your pleading voice. And if he's that far gone, he won't have any idea what's going on around him, and he might end up missing out on all the real fun. From the New York Times-bestselling author of Goodnight iPad comes a delightful new commentary on the perils of our tech-obsessed lives and a fully charged romp for readers of all ages.
This is the fantastic story of Henri Bell, a near-orphan who in 1890 is sent to live with his ancient great-aunt and her extensive button collection. One rainy afternoon, Henri strikes up a conversation with a friendly fly on the windowsill and discovers he possesses the astounding ability to speak with insects. Thus commences an epic journey for Henri as he manages a flea circus, commands an army of beetles, and ultimately sets out to British Malaya to find the mythical giant insect known as Goliathus hercules. Along the way he makes friends both insect and human, and undergoes a strange transformation of his own. Artist Jennifer Angus, known for her Victorian-inspired exhibits of insect specimens, brings her distinctive sensibility to the pages of her first novel.
Shirley Temple Wong sails from China to America with a heart full of dreams. Her new home is Brooklyn, New York. America is indeed a land full of wonders, but Shirley doesn't know any English, so it's hard to make friends. Then a miracle - baseball - happens. It is 1947, and Jackie Robinson, star of the Brooklyn Dodgers, is everyone's hero. Jackie Robinson is proving that a black man, the grandson of a slave, can make a difference in America. And for Shirley as well, on the ball field and off, America becomes the land of opportunity.
Date rape--from the accused's point of view--is the subject of this "finely crafted and thought-provoking page-turner" (SLJ), a National Book Award Finalist from Printz Honor-winning author Chris Lynch. Now available in a tenth-anniversary edition. Keir Sarafian may not know much, but he knows himself. And the one thing he knows about himself is that he is a good guy. A guy who's a devoted son and brother, a loyal friend, and a reliable teammate. And, maybe most important of all, Keir is a guy who understands that when a girl says no, she means it. But that is not what Gigi Boudakian, childhood friend and Keir's lifelong love, says at all. What Gigi says seems impossible to Keir--something inexcusable--the worst thing he can imagine, the very opposite of everything he wants to be. As Keir recalls the events leading up to his fateful night with Gigi, he realizes that the way things look are definitely not the way they really are...and that it may be all too easy for a good guy to do something terribly wrong. Chris Lynch has written a no-holds-barred story about truth, lies, and responsibility--a story that every good guy needs to hear.
From an animal behaviorist and dog enthusiast comes an adorable, "engaging, and comprehensive" (School Library Journal) guide to understanding how our canine friends see the world based on the #1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon, Inside of a Dog--now adapted for a younger audience! Want to know what dogs are thinking? What they feel, and what they can spell with that great big nose of theirs? Here's your chance to experience the world nose first, from two feet off the ground. What do dogs know, and how do they think? The answers will surprise and delight you as dog owner and scientist Alexandra Horowitz explains how our four-legged friends perceive their daily worlds, each other, and us! This book is as close as you can get to knowing about dogs without being a dog yourself.
"The Inside Story is a similarly written GREEN book, also printed on recycled paper in the United States. It's an adventure story about a piece of mail that goes through the mail system. Themes are recycling, change, and the postal system. There are activity and discussion questions in the back. Often something happens in our lives and there is change. We then have to learn to deal with the change and move forward. The dedication on the first page indicates, "For everyone who has endured difficult times and grown stronger as a result ... this is for you."
One choice can destroy you. Veronica Roth's second #1 New York Times bestseller continues the dystopian thrill ride that began in Divergent.
A hit with both teen and adult readers, Insurgent is the action-packed, emotional adventure that inspired the major motion picture starring Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Ansel Elgort, and Octavia Spencer.
As war surges in the factions of dystopian Chicago all around her, Tris attempts to save those she loves--and herself--while grappling with haunting questions of grief and forgiveness, identity and loyalty, politics and love.
And don't miss The Fates Divide, Veronica Roth's powerful sequel to the bestselling Carve the Mark!
This delightful children's story about a family's summer vacation on an island and the wonderful rituals it holds is beautifully complemented by delicate watercolors. Full-color illustrations.
It's the first day of Ramadan, and George is celebrating with his friend Kareem and his family. George helps Kareem with his first fast and joins in the evening celebration of tasting treats and enjoying a special meal. Then, George helps make gift baskets to donate to the needy, and watches for the crescent moon with the man in the yellow hat. Finally George joins in the Eid festivities to mark the end of his very first Ramadan.
This playful tabbed board book, with a foil-stamped cover, makes a great holiday gift for all fans of Curious George--those who celebrate Ramadan, and those who are learning about it for the first time!
This playful tabbed board book, with a foil-stamped cover, makes a great holiday gift for all fans of Curious George--those who celebrate Ramadan, and those who are learning about it for the first time!
This age-appropriate biography of one of the world's most beloved authors--the creator of "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings"--features a timeline and bibliography.
Fans of Brandon Mull and James Riley will love this middle grade fantasy trilogy about a regular kid who discovers that the truth about his past could be the answer to saving the future. All Jack Blank knows is his bleak, dreary life at St. Barnaby's Home for the Hopeless, Abandoned, Forgotten, and Lost, an orphanage that sinks more and more into the swampland of New Jersey with each passing year. His aptitude tests project him as spending a long, unhappy career as a toilet brush cleaner. His only chance at escape comes through the comic books donated years ago to the orphanage that he secretly reads in the dark corners of the library. Everything changes one icy gray morning when Jack receives two visitors that alter his life forever. The first is a deadly robot straight out of one of his comic books that tries its best to blow him up. The second is an emissary from a secret country called the Imagine Nation, an astonishing place where all the fantastic and unbelievable things in our world originate--including Jack. Jack soon discovers that he has an amazing ability--one that could make him the savior of the Imagine Nation and the world beyond, or the biggest threat they've ever faced.
Learn all about the childhood of Jackie Robinson, and how he became all-star in American history as well as baseball! Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson was the first African American to play Major League Baseball in the modern era. Robinson broke the baseball color line when the Brooklyn Dodgers started him at first base on April 15, 1947, ending racial segregation and contributing significantly to the Civil Rights Movement. He went on to have an amazing baseball career. Over ten seasons, he played in six World Series, was selected for six consecutive All-Star Games, was the recipient of the inaugural MLB Rookie of the Year Award, and won the National League Most Valuable Player Award in 1949. In 1962, he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. And in 1997, Major League Baseball "universally" retired his uniform number, 42, across all major league teams, making him the first pro athlete in any sport to be so honored. In this narrative biography, you'll discover what he was like as a kid, and how his experiences made him into the athlete and activist he later became!
Boys and girls ages 2 to 5 will love this deluxe hardcover collection that features three Jake and the Never Land Pirates Little Golden Books.
A note from Peter Pan sends Jake and his crew on a treasure hunt to Skull Rock. A special treasure is locked away there, and Peter has given Jake the key! But that old codfish Hook takes the key and leads Jake on a chase across the Never Sea. Will Jake and the Never Land pirates get the key back and claim their treasure? Yo ho, let's go!
Piggley's sister, Molly, has a new leprechaun doll, but Piggley is convinced that it's a "real" leprechaun. If he can find the leprechaun's pot of gold, he'll prove that magic really does exist on Raloo Farm!
One morning at the palace, Jasmine overhears a surprising conversation. A servant claims that there is no fruit to be found in all of Agrabah! Jasmine heads to the market to figure out what has happened. When a trail of beautiful amethysts leads her to the royal orchards, she discovers that all the fruit and water have been turned into sparkling, shimmering jewels! At first it seems a beautiful sight, but with no fruit to eat or water to drink, the people of Agrabah can't survive. Jasmine and Aladdin must figure out how to reverse the spell that has been cast upon the orchards before it's too late!
George gets promoted and the Jetsons move to a new asteroid.
When Jingle and Il Circo Piccolo--the Little Circus--arrive to perform on Christmas Eve, they find the Italian village too poor to afford Christmas. The circus travels on, except Jingle and his baby animals, who stay behind and put on their own show for the village. Rich, full-color paintings in a large format capture the heart of this story filled with the spirit of giving.
From the publishers of The World Almanac here is the most authoritative series for young readers on the explorers who have changed our world. These clearly written and exhaustively researched accounts of the lives and impact of some of the world's greatest explorers address a variety of questions and issues surrounding these adventurers. Enriched with primary source documents to make history come alive for today's students and lavishly illustrated with paintings, prints, and artifacts from each explorer's own times, each volume is written to capture the drama of the great journeys of exploration. Maps and time lines enhance the learning experience, and Did You Know? fact boxes highlight fascinating and fun information that students will enjoy reading.
Retells the life of the legendary African American hero who raced against a steam drill to cut through a mountain.
George gets a brand-new bicycle for his third anniversary with the man with the yellow hat. He rides off and gets into all sorts of trouble, but he eventually saves the day. "To his great delight, George is presented with a small bike; agrees to help a boy with his paper route; and is, again because of his curiosity, led into a fascinating adventure. Trouble he has, to be sure, but the adventure ends in a blaze of glory with George performing in a circus and gallantly rescuing a frightened baby bear."--Horn Book Throughout their lives H. A. and Margret Rey created many lively books together, including Spotty, Pretzel, and Whiteblack the Penguin. Their incorrigible little monkey, Curious George, has become an American icon, selling millions of books and capturing the hearts of readers everywhere. For a complete listing of books in Spanish, see page 4-5, and page 60.
Three favorite pets live in this cozy blue house and are always ready for puzzle play. This extra-thick wooden puzzle includes three big puzzle pieces with jumbo wooden knobs for easy grasping. Full-color, matching pictures appear underneath each piece. A great activity to encourage hand-eye coordination and visual perception skills.
The Tower High Tigers basketball team is on top of the world and bringing the crowds to their feet in this collection of free prose poems that make up the absorbing story of a championship teams season. Meet Garrett James, the star of the team; Darnell Joyce, the lovable forward with no place to live; and the rest of the players, their families, coach, friends and girlfriends, teachers, and fans.
Walter is a litterbug who does not appreciate the beauty of nature, or understand his role in keeping the planet healthy . . . until a fantastic journey shows him the tragic fate that could befall Earth if humans like him are not more careful. Are Walter's actions really helping his planet along the road to destruction, or is it all just a dream?Chris Van Allsburg's classic story of environmental responsibility is now available in this special paperback edition with french flaps.
Just Sniffing Around is a wonderful picture book for dog lovers of any age. With a French Mastiff (a Dogue de Bordeaux) as the star, it describes the special qualities these incredible four-legged beings bring to our lives. Hardcover, printed in the United States, it's in rhyming verse. Included are "Digging Further" questions for parents, teachers and the inquisitive child.
Just Spotted tells the tale of a good little elf, Tricky, who likes to play games and silly litle tricks. Tricky gets a wonderful idea while at the North Pole Fair, but his wonderful idea may cancel Christmas. Will Tricky be courageous enough to solve the problem, or will Christmas be postponed?
Although Maggie doesn't play baseball, she knows the game. But even with Maggie's support, the Brooklyn Dodgers fail to win the Series. Nothing Maggie does helps. Maybe it doesn't make any difference at all. Or maybe it does.
Written by kids for kids, this book is intended to help Americans of all ages enjoy and appreciate a unique part of their heritage. 80 students, under the direction of 25 teachers, have collaborated to produce a kids'-eye view of America's African-American culture: history, food, celebrations, art, dance, music, stories, heroes, and heroines. (John Muir)February
Includes everything kinds need to make a quilt for the ABC Quilt projects, which distributes quilts to children who are HIV-positive, born with problems related to substance abuse, or infected with the HIV/AIDS virus.
Kings Wolves, Princesses and Lions is an excellent primer for young readers... Classic tales retold with new energy... New tales that seem timeless, and a few old favorites that preserve the flavor of years gone by. If you liked "The Bed Time Story Book" you'll love, "Kings, Wolves, Princesses and Lions." These are stories children will enjoy reading by themselves, or with parents and caregivers. And the grown-ups will enjoy reading them, too. Includes dozens of evocative and humorous old-school and wood-block style illustrations. Award-winning children's author, Mark Binder presents this collection of stories with the ear of a professional storyteller and the love of a parent reading to his family. "...a gift for humor -- both broad and subtle..." - Publisher's Weekly "...author and storyteller Mark Binder is the spellbinder..." - School Library Journal Part of the best-selling "Bed Time Story Book" series, this collection starts with simple stories for early readers, and then allows youngsters to stretch their skills. Target ages: Kings, Wolves, Princesses and Lions: Grades 1-3 The Bed Time Story Book: Grades PK-2 Genies, Giants and a Walrus: Grades 3-5 Bonus tips for reading-aloud at bed time! An around-the world tour of Africa, Europe, the Americas and Asia. The five sections are broken down into Tales of Animals, Ordinary and Extraordinary People, Kings and Fools, American Favorites and International Classics. If you don't know these stories, you'll soon learn why so many of them are classics... Author and storyteller Mark Binder reworks, revises and invents stories that feel fresh while maintaining a strong connection to the past. With updated and extended versions of Aesop Fables, Anansi, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Sleeping Beauty, The Brave Little Tailor, The Steadfast Tin Soldier, Rapunzel, Stone Soup (at Valley Forge), King Midas, Androcles, and a cast of mice, bats, weasels, cranes, dogs, wolves, and of course lions. Dozens of stories, including: The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Androcles and the Lion, The Princess and the Mouse, The Brave Little Tailor, King Midas and The Golden Touch, The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow, Stone Soup at Valley Forge, Sleeping Beauty, The Steadfast Tin Soldier, Rapunzel and many more!
Take a stroll with Klaus the dog, through a charming New England neighborhood, and meet some of his friends along the way. On this adventure, you will discover alongside Klaus how Sally Squirrel, Billy the Eastern Bluebird and Freddie Frog survive the cold and snowy winter months. Have fun, while learning about migration and hibernation, on this fascinating, autumn morning walk.
This hardcover picture book in the New York Times bestselling Ladybug Girl series explores themes of making friends, compromise, and imaginative play at that favorite preschool place--the playground. Lulu and her dog Bingo meet up with Sam on the playground and want to play together. Sam likes the sandbox but Lulu thinks the monkey bars are better. They just can't agree...until Lulu asks, "Have you ever played Ladybug Girl?" Quickly, Sam becomes the brave Bumblebee Boy, and he and Lulu, a.k.a Ladybug Girl, are superheroes who save the playground from scary monsters and mean robots. New friends want to join their game too, and soon the Bug Squad is formed with Ladybug Girl, Bumblebee Boy, Dragonfly Girl, and Butterfly Girl using their imaginations to keep the playground safe. For fans of Toot and Puddle and The Amazing Adventures of Bumblebee Boy, the Ladybug Girl series honors friendship, cooperation, and a love of the outdoors!
The Bug Squad is back in a story about playing together, problem solving, and saying you're sorry in this hardcover picture book from the New York Times bestselling Ladybug Girl series. This book was a Jumpstart Read for the Record Book. The Bug Squad - Bumblebee Boy, Dragonfly Girl, and Butterfly Girl - are coming to Lulu's house for a play date and she know exactly what they are going to do all day. They use their big imaginations to create their own fun games right in Lulu's backyard. But when some things don't go just the way Lulu planned, Dragonfly Girl's feelings get hurt. This is a job for Ladybug Girl! When Lulu is Ladybug Girl, she knows that even if it isn't easy, it is important to apologize. For fans of Fancy Nancy and Betty Bunny, the Ladybug Girl series honors individuality, friendship, and a love of nature!