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Record Breaking Earth (Crabtree Connections)
Discover the most amazing places on the planet! Find out... - which volcano erupts more than any other; - where the coldest place on Earth is; - which lake is up so high, it's in the mountains! Learn about these record-breaking places and why they are so special. Teacher's guide available. -
Keyana Loves Her Family
From the bestselling author of I Love My Hair!, Keyana has big plans for her family movie night, but when things start to fall apart she learns how to rely on the support of her loved ones. Keyana's always full of big ideas. Her latest and greatest plan is to host a perfect family movie night.
From aunts to uncles to her five favorite cousins, everyone is invited! She knows the best way to impress her guests is with a fabulous soiree, and there's a lot on her to-do list.
But when the night doesn't go as planned, she'll have to rely on a little help from the people she loves most. With warm illustrations by Charnelle Pinkney Barlow, this character-centric new picture book series from Natasha Anastasia Tarpley will give Keyana a fresh update that's perfect for today's young readers.
Target age group 4 to 8 -
Hear My Voice/Escucha Mi Voz: The Testimonies of Children Detained at the Southern Border of the United States
The moving stories of children in migration--in their own words. "In Spanish and in English, a devastating first-person account of children's experiences in detention at the southern U.S. border.... A powerful, critical document only made more heartbreaking in picture-book form." --Kirkus Reviews starred review Every day, children in migration are detained at the US-Mexico border.
They are scared, alone, and their lives are in limbo. Hear My Voice/Escucha mi voz shares the stories of 61 these children, from Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Ecuador, and Mexico, ranging in age from five to seventeen--in their own words from actual sworn testimonies.
Befitting the spirit of the project, the book is in English on one side; then flip it over, and there's a complete Spanish version.
Illustrated by 17 Latinx artists, including Caldecott Medalist and multiple Pura Belpré Illustrator Award-winning Yuyi Morales and Pura Belpré Illustrator Award-winning Raὺl the Third. Includes information, questions, and action points.
Buying this book benefits Project Amplify, an organization that supports children in migration.
Target age group 8 to 11 -
Off to See the Sea
From Children's Literature Legacy Award-winning author Nikki Grimes and acclaimed illustrator Elizabeth Zunon comes an adventurous bath time story.
Night has fallen and Mom and Dad need to get their little one in the tub.
To make it more fun, Mom brings a magical adventure out at sea to life, where the faucet is a waterfall, a rubber ducky is a sea creature, and the splashing water is a raging sea!
In their ocean journey, Mom and Dad manage to get their little one clean just in time to dock for bedtime.
"Children will delight... This ebullient account of a common childhood experience bursts with love and universal appeal."--Booklist, STARRED review
Target age group 4 to 8 -
You Are My Favorite Color
A lyrical story of parental love that celebrates and takes pride in the many shades of brown skin. Perfect for fans of I Am Enough, Hey Black Child, Hair Love, and Our Skin. When you ask me why your skin is brown,
I will tell you that you are my favorite color.
I will say that your skin was decided long, long ago.
Time was just waiting for you. So begins a mother's celebration of her children's brown skin, told through warm and vivid poetry.
With sweeping descriptions of what brown skin means--it is the brawny bear whose paws know the ground of its home, the sequoia tree that reaches up and touches the sun, the glossy shell of roasted chestnuts--this is a book that empowers as it embraces, and that reminds young readers that they have shades of color that only they can discover and express.
With beautiful, lyrical text by powerhouse poet Gillian Sze and vibrant, engaging art by illustrator Nina Mata, the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of LeBron James's I Promise, this is more than a story of love--it is a song that rings out for brown kids everywhere. Praise for You Are My Favorite Color "This is a sweet, languorous celebration of brown skin in all its infinite shades and of multiracial, multifaceted families. Lovely." --Kirkus Reviews
Target age group 4 to 8 -
Show the World!
A celebration of self-expression and the power of using your voice, centering Black children, and exploring the many things they can do, create, and say to make their mark.
Look around! Can you see? The many spaces, places, and ways to show the world all that you can be?
From painting, music, and slam poetry, to engineering, protesting, and photography, a young narrator journeys through her neighborhood, encouraging readers to explore all the many ways they can express themselves. A gorgeously illustrated and powerful celebration of self-expression shows children that there are so many spaces and opportunities to use their voices -- and show the world exactly who they are.
What will you show the world?
"Thoughtful and inquisitory... Show kids the world is their oyster by giving them this thought-provoking book." --Kirkus Reviews
"Dalton's encouraging prose and Peoples' vivid illustrations will inspire young readers to explore various modes of self-expression and find an outlet to help them be themselves and also learn more about their community and the world. Readers of all ages will find comfort in this book." --Booklist
"Dalton cleverly permeates the narrative with sounds, giving the text a musical and poetic quality. Peoples' mixtures of technique and perspectives give the art a dynamism that harmonizes with the text throughout. A testament to Black excellence, this picture book will inspire readers to set no limits to their potential." --School Library Journal
"A rousing rallying cry for young creatives." --Publishers Weekly
Target age group 4-8 -
Surprise
This back-to-school season, individuality is in! Nothing makes a splash like being uniquely yourself--and celebrating what makes you different. From acclaimed authors Zadie Smith and Nick Laird, with art from exciting newcomer Magenta Fox, comes a powerful picture book debut!
Meet Maud: a guinea pig who inexplicably wears a judo suit--and not everyone understands or approves. When Maud is thrown into a new and confusing situation, it takes brave decisions and serendipitous encounters for her to find her place and embrace her individuality.
THE SURPRISE is an endearing story about the quiet power of being different by New York Times best-selling author Zadie Smith and award-winning writer Nick Laird, and introduces an exciting debut illustrator, Magenta Fox. Together they have created a picture book that adults and children alike will treasure.
"[A] delightful tale for little oddballs everywhere." --Entertainment Weekly
Target age group 3-7 -
Sing with Me: The Story of Selena Quintanilla
An exuberant picture book celebrating the life and legacy of Selena Quintanilla, beloved Queen of Tejano music.
From a very early age, young Selena knew how to connect with people and bring them together with music.
SING WITH ME follows Selena's rise to stardom, from front-lining her family's band at rodeos and quinceañeras to performing in front of tens of thousands at the Houston Astrodome. Young readers will be empowered by Selena's dedication--learning Spanish as a teenager, designing her own clothes, and traveling around the country with her family--sharing her pride in her Mexican-American roots and her love of music and fashion with the world.
Target age group 4-8 -
Sometimes Love
A tender, poetic picture book about a military family experiencing happiness, heartache, and learning to grow through change.
"Changes come and changes go. Love through changes makes love grow."
When her mother is deployed overseas, a young girl is temporarily parted from her beloved dog.
Told in spare yet lyrical verse, this picture book shares a powerful message about the different ways we show love, from giving, to growing together, to sometimes letting go. But don't worry, this pet story has a happy ending.
Target age group 4-8 -
Women Writers Hidden in History (Hidden History)
For thousands of years, women in many cultures were excluded from or limited in education. This meant that others told their stories for them.
This fascinating book shines a light on women writers who broke that mold. These women wrote some of the most intriguing stories ever written, such as Murasaki Shikibu, who wrote the world's first novel, and Olympe de Gouges, whose political essays helped spark the French Revolution.
Target age group 10-14 -
Women Warriors Hidden in History (Hidden History)
There were many real-life female fighters who wowed the ancient and modern worlds with their bravery and skills.
This exciting book dives into the history of women who bravely fought - some to the death! Read about Cynane, the half-sister of Alexander the Great, who became the super-slayer of the ancient Greeks, and the rebel fighters Trung Trac and Trung Nhi, who repelled a stronger army and ruled Vietnam for three years.
Target age group 10-14 -
Women Scientists Hidden in History (Hidden History)
Did you know the first recorded chemist in history was a woman? Tapputi-Belatekallim lived about 1200 BCE and was the head perfumer for the King of Babylon - a big deal in ancient times when perfume was used in medicine and important ceremonies.
This informative book offers an overview of the amazing, and often hidden or forgotten achievements of women in science, who developed vaccines and cancer treatments, and unlocked the secrets of nuclear power and DNA - the building blocks of life.
Target age group 10-14 -
Women Rulers Hidden in History (Hidden History)
Ruling queens and politicians are not unusual today, but the stories of their ancestors are often lost in time.
This amazing book brings the remarkable lives of ruling women to light, examining the historic evidence that women have always been great and powerful leaders. Discover rulers throughout history, from the most powerful women in Europe, such as Eleanor of Aquitaine, wife to one king and mother to two others, to Mandukhai Katan, Mongol ruler and "second Ghenghis Khan."
Target age group 10-14 -
Uranus (Active Minds: Zoom into Space)
This book all about the sideways-spinning planet has enough facts to make you dizzy! Learn all about Uranus through bright diagrams, fun doodles, and real photographs of the beautiful blue world. Features include a glossary, index, fact file, and fun game that lets young readers invent their very own solar system.
Target age group 8-11 -
Sun (Active Minds: Zoom into Space)
Grab some shades! This book is all about the Sun, the star of our solar system. Young readers will learn fascinating facts about the huge, shining ball that makes life on Earth possible. Bright diagrams and photos explain concepts like day and night, eclipses, and sunspots. Key terms are bolded throughout, with an index and glossary in the back. Plus, a bonus activity explains how to make a suncatcher by recycling old crayons.
Target age group 8-11 -
Saturn (Active Minds: Zoom into Space)
Nearly a billion miles from Earth, a beautiful ringed planet shines in the sky. Little learners will learn basic concepts about space while exploring fascinating facts about Saturn. With up-to-date information on the latest astronomical discoveries and simple diagrams for young readers, this book is perfect for any classroom or library. A bonus craft idea lets kids make their own set of rings out of construction paper and glitter.
Target age group 8-11 -
Pluto (Active Minds: Zoom into Space)
It's time to read about everyone's favorite dwarf planet, Pluto! This tiny, icy world is full of fascinating facts to discover. Beginning readers will also learn about the other dwarf planets, with handy pronunciation guides and bolded vocabulary words to encourage understanding. A concise fact file spread emphasizes key points, plus a bonus craft activity is easy for kids to create alone or as a group. Index, glossary, and further reading included in back matter.
Target age group 8-11 -
Neptune (Active Minds: Zoom into Space)
Hold onto your hats! With winds ten times stronger than Earth's most powerful hurricanes, Neptune reigns as the stormiest planet in the solar system. With an eye-catching layout and simple language, young readers will easily grasp early learning concepts. Extra reading is recommended in the back matter, along with a craft idea, index, and glossary.
Target age group 8-11 -
Moon (Active Minds: Zoom into Space)
High up in the night sky, the Moon has plenty to shine about! Young readers will learn about craters, shadows, and astronauts, in this engaging book about Earth's partner in space. Simple text helps explain key topics, plus vocabulary words bolded throughout are explained in the glossary. In the back of the book is a hands-on craft activity to help kids get creative while they learn, and an index allows for easy reference.
Target age group 8-11 -
Mercury (Active Minds: Zoom into Space)
Millions of miles from Earth, a small, rocky world circles the Sun. Mercury may be the smallest planet, but it holds big interest for young readers! This book explains concepts like craters, space probes, and planetary orbits, all in simple language that's perfect for any classroom or library. In the back of the book are an index and glossary, plus additional recommended reading. A shareable craft idea teaches how to make your own craters out of plaster and recycled newspaper.
Target age group 8-11 -
Mars (Active Minds: Zoom into Space)
Prepare to learn all about Mars in this bright and engaging book. Short sentences and exciting facts keep interest high, with strong picture-to-text ties and diagrams to help readers grasp key scientific concepts. Bolded vocabulary words are defined in the glossary to assist with understanding, and further reading is included in the back of the book for little ones who can't get enough of the Red Planet!
Target age group 8-11 -
Jupiter (Active Minds: Zoom into Space)
It's no surprise that the largest planet holds big appeal for little readers. From dozens of moons to a giant gas storm, there's so much to learn about Jupiter! Kid-friendly diagrams and real photos from space help explain new concepts, and a glossary in the back covers key terms. There's even a special fact file on Jupiter with everything kids will want to know! Recommended reading and a craftable activity are included for extra brain-boosting fun.
Target age group 8-11 -
Earth (Active Minds: Zoom into Space)
There's so much to learn about our home in space. Simple diagrams, satellite images, and tons of interesting facts guide first readers through this engaging book about our extra-special planet. An easy-to-understand fact file sums up Earth's most interesting facts and features, and a solar system concentration game boosts memory and social skills. Back matter includes glossary, index, and further reading.
Target age group 8-11 -
Exploring the Moon: 1969-1972 (Moon Flight Atlas)
This fascinating book describes what scientists discovered about the Moon from the Apollo missions that came after the successful landing in 1969, until the last mission in 1972. A discussion follows of why flights to the Moon stopped, the creation of space stations, such as Skylab, that followed, and what exciting new plans are now being made to revisit the Moon. Maps of the Moon show where astronauts drove in rovers on the surface and what resources can be found on the Moon, from ice to helium.
Target age group 10-13 -
Dreams of Space: Before Apollo (Moon Flight Atlas)
The Space Race was an unofficial competition for spaceflight dominance between Cold War rivals the United States and the Soviet Union. This interesting title sets the scene for lunar and space exploration by both countries, describing early rocket development, NASA's Gemini program, which put humans in space, and the development of robot explorers. Maps show how early astronomers mapped the Moon hundreds of years ago, and what materials the Moon is made up of.
Target age group 10-13 -
Astronauts: Space Survival (Moon Flight Atlas)
Astronauts of the lunar exploration age were the superstars of their time. This inspiring book discusses how astronauts survived in space - then and now - by keeping to a strict diet, bedtime, and training schedule. Special sections explain how spacesuits kept them alive in and outside the space capsule and how they moved around their cramped quarters. Maps of the Moon show the lunar nearside that we can see from Earth, and the lunar farside that faces away from us.
Target age group 10-13 -
Space Workers (Our Future in Space)
Can't find a job on Earth? This inspiring book looks at the possibilities of industry and commerce in space. Amazing artwork illustrates the scientific possibilities of mining asteroids and moons, setting up factories in space, designing new products for zero gravity, and even starring in your own reality show in space!
Target age group 9-13 -
Space Explorers (Our Future in Space)
Take a trip to tomorrow! With so many countries and private companies now heading into space, exploration will go farther than we ever dreamed possible.
This adventurous book looks at current tools for space exploration and where future innovations in technology might be able to take us. Amazing artwork illustrates the scientific possibilities of sending human crews beyond the Moon, drilling on Europa, sending a nano-probe to TRAPPIST-1, and probing the dark reaches beyond Neptune.
Target age group 9-13 -
Exploring Planet Mars (Humans in Space)
Space exploration has come a long way since the days when early astronomers thought they could see canals that had been built on Mars through their simple telescopes.
Today's scientists have actually sent probes to the Red Planet that have sent back vital information about Mars which has debunked some myths but also created some new mysteries. EXPLORING PLANET MARS looks at the scientific facts about Earth's nearest neighbor and delves into future exploration of the planet -- possibly even colonization!
Topics include:
- The history of Earth's relationship to Mars
- The various probes that have been sent to the planet
- What scientists think Mars was like thousands of years ago
- What it may be like thousands of years from now
- Signs of life on Mars?
Target age group 8-11 -
Space Mysteries Revealed (Mysteries Revealed)
The universe is full of mysteries: How did it all begin -- and where might it end? Will we ever travel in time? Can we do it already?
SPACE MYSTERIES REVEALED throws light on these conundrums and answers many more puzzles, such as what would happen if you were sucked into a black hole, how you can drive on the Moon, and how we can see our own galaxy, even though we are inside it?
Target age group 8-11 -
Space Blog (Crabtree Connections)
Take a trip to outer space!
Watch out for:
- huge yellow clouds filled with acid
- solar gas explosions
- giant flying snowballs made of ice
Join these astronauts on a daring and dangerous adventure through outer space. Teacher's guide available.
Target age group 8-12 -
Space Survival Guide (Crabtree Contact)
Imagine you're an astronaut living in space. What do you need to do to survive? Find out how a space suit protects you, what it's like to be weightless, and how it affects how you eat, walk, and talk.
Target age group 10-13 -
Journeys to Outer Space (Mission: Space Science) (Paperback)
How soon can you board a rocketship to Mars? And how will you survive when you get there? There are so many challenges to overcome in sending a human into space, such as problems of distance, fuel, and propulsion. This compelling book describes the history and future of space travel and the exciting areas of research travel presents.
Target age group 10-14 -
Journeys to Outer Space (Mission: Space Science) (Hardcover)
How soon can you board a rocketship to Mars? And how will you survive when you get there? There are so many challenges to overcome in sending a human into space, such as problems of distance, fuel, and propulsion. This compelling book describes the history and future of space travel and the exciting areas of research travel presents.
Target age group 10-14 -
Earth and the Sun (Looking at Earth)
This extraordinary book shows in a simple way how the Sun's light and warmth affect the Earth. Children will be amazed to learn that the sun is actually a star, and that its position and distance from the Earth cause day and night as well as changing weather and the seasons.
Target age group 5-8 -
Earth and the Solar System (Science Alive!)
Learn the secrets of the solar system with easy to follow experiments that explore and explain space.
Find out why the planets move around the sun and why the Earth is the only known planet to support life. History and quiz boxes explain ancient ideas about the planets and biography boxes tell the stories of early astronomers.
Earth and the Solar System examines:
- How Earth revolves around the sun in an orbit
- The difference between a meteor and a meteorite
- How Isaac Newton developed his theory of gravity
- The greenhouse effect and the ozone layer
- The first man-made satellite
Target age group 8-11 -
How Do Earthlings Look After Their Planet? (Bo and Zop Learn How to Be an Earthling)
Bo and Zop wonder if Earth is a good place to set up a camp. It doesn't look like Earthlings are taking good care of the planet. What can Bo and Zop learn about protecting the planet by watching Earthlings?
Target age group 5-8 -
How Do Earthlings Help Each Other? (Bo and Zop Learn How to Be an Earthling)
Bo is cleaning his room on the spaceship, but it doesn't seem to be getting any tidier. What can Bo and Zop learn about asking for help by watching Earthlings?
Target age group 5-8 -
Let's Learn about Earth's Continents (My World)
This informative book teaches students basic information about the continents. They will learn the continents' names, landforms, and locations, as well as about directions on Earth, how close the continents are to the equator and poles, and how their locations affect the weather. A lesson in basic map skills gives children an opportunity to draw and label the continents.
Target age group 5-7 -
Earth's Underground Structures (Underground Worlds)
Ever wonder how fault lines, caves, and volcanoes were formed and how people came to live on or next to them?
EARTH'S UNDERGROUND STRUCTURES uses cutaway illustrations to examine some of the world's most interesting natural underground structures created by Earth's forces and processes.
Target age group 8-11 -
Life on an Island (Human Habitats)
Islands do not always contain everything needed for human survival. This amazing book takes a look at the unique problems of living on land surrounded by water. Beautiful photos help show how island dwellers have survived and adapted over centuries to living on island habitats in such places as New Zealand, Hawaii, and Iceland.
Target age group 6-9 -
Life in the Mountains (Human Habitats)
Mountain life can be difficult, but people all over the world have adapted to the extremes of weather and temperature that are a part of living at high altitudes. This insightful book looks at how people who live in mountain habitats farm, raise animals, and survive in harsh environments.
Target age group 6-9 -
Life in the Forest (Human Habitats)
Forests have long provided people with the resources they need to survive. This interesting book describes the ways people have adapted to living in different kinds of forest habitats and climates around the world. Vibrant images help illustrate the unique homes and ways of life of various forest dwellers, such as the Korowai people of Indonesia who live in treehouses in the rain forest.
Target age group 6-9 -
Life by the River (Human Habitats) (Paperback)
Throughout history, people have been drawn to living beside rivers for easy transportation, drinking water, agriculture, and food sources. This captivating book compares the everyday lives of people who live along rivers around the world, describing the homes they live in and how they use the resources in their environment provided by the river.
Target age group 6-9 -
Life by the River (Human Habitats) (Library Binding)
Throughout history, people have been drawn to living beside rivers for easy transportation, drinking water, agriculture, and food sources. This captivating book compares the everyday lives of people who live along rivers around the world, describing the homes they live in and how they use the resources in their environment provided by the river.
Target age group 6-9
