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This relatable book helps young children understand how we learn kindness by taking turns, sharing, and caring about our friends.
This relatable book helps young children understand how we learn kindness by taking turns, sharing, and caring about our friends.
The perfect book for any child who is interested in making a career out of video games, learn about the different roles within a game development... [Read More]
The perfect book for any child who is interested in making a career out of video games, learn about the different roles within a game development company and how a game goes from a thought to a program.
Theme: Jobs, Careers & Skills
It is the widest, largest river on planet Earth, surrounded by deep rainforest and home to an incredible array of wildlife. Welcome to the Amazon.... [Read More]
It is the widest, largest river on planet Earth, surrounded by deep rainforest and home to an incredible array of wildlife. Welcome to the Amazon. Take a journey through South America along the winding Amazon River, spotting tree frogs, piranhas, snakes and tropical insects along the way. Where does the river begin, and where does it end? Which animals dwell in its murky waters and how much life does it sustain in the habitats all along its banks? Through gorgeous, detailed illustrations, the mysteries of the Amazon are revealed.
"Learn all about animal rights activism, from ending animal testing to veganism. Get a global look at the history of the movement, meet the activists... [Read More]
"Learn all about animal rights activism, from ending animal testing to veganism. Get a global look at the history of the movement, meet the activists involved, and celebrate some of the legal victories! Each chapters end with a call to action, so kids can feel inspired to get involved in their own communities. This high-interest book is written at a lower reading level for struggling readers. Considerate text and engaging art and photographs are sure to grab even the most reluctant readers. Series includes a table of contents, sidebars, bibliography, glossary, index, and author biography"-- Provided by publisher.
Theme: Activism
Take a dive into fascinating facts about one of Earth's five oceans. Learn where to find the Arctic Ocean on a map of the world, how it got its name,... [Read More]
Take a dive into fascinating facts about one of Earth's five oceans. Learn where to find the Arctic Ocean on a map of the world, how it got its name, how deep it is, and what animals swim in its waters. Then get inspired to help protect Earth's amazing oceans. Comprehension Questions with answers. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers.
This nonfiction illustrated book for middle-grade readers explores how and why people have had fun over the course of human history.
From finding food, water and shelter to traveling for commerce, trade and eventually exploring the world, humans have always had to find their way... [Read More]
From finding food, water and shelter to traveling for commerce, trade and eventually exploring the world, humans have always had to find their way from one place to another. Are We There Yet? examines the evolution of how we navigate the world. Our earliest ancestors relied on built-in navigation systems in our brains and followed clues like star patterns and animal behavior. Then came the invention of maps, faster transportation and eventually technology, like satellites and GPS. And from the depths of the ocean to faraway planets, there's still plenty of exploring to do. Where will we go next?
Theme: Adventure
We all know what a politician looks like, right? They're old people who wear suits and make long, boring speeches full of indecipherable words. Not... [Read More]
We all know what a politician looks like, right? They're old people who wear suits and make long, boring speeches full of indecipherable words. Not so fast! As The Art of the Possible explains, everyone is a politician -- even young people who aren't yet eligible to vote. We all have influence over how politics function. But what are politics, and why do we need them? This book answers the universal query in nine short chapters that explain everything from why we form societies and the basic types of governments to the power of public opinion, methods of rhetoric, and the reasons why politicians "lie." Written in an accessible, conversational voice and packed with anecdotes and case studies from across history and around the world, this book helps foster independent thought and curiosity about how a government works -- or doesn't work. Readers will come away equipped with the knowledge they need to understand current events and elections, and maybe even be empowered to civic action themselves. Informational text features: table of contents, chapters, diagrams, sidebars, in-text definitions of key terms, glossary, index, and sources
This Is Not Your Average Art Book. Brought to you by the Exploratorium's Tinkering Studio, The Art of Tinkering is an unprecedented celebration... [Read More]
This Is Not Your Average Art Book. Brought to you by the Exploratorium's Tinkering Studio, The Art of Tinkering is an unprecedented celebration of what it means to tinker: to take things apart, explore tools and materials, and build wondrous, wild art that’s part science and part technology. Join 150+ makers as they share the stories behind their beautiful and bold work and use this book to do some tinkering yourself. We do mean “use this book” in a literal sense… you won’t even be able to reach the first page before using it. The Art of Tinkering is a collection of exhibits, artwork, and projects that celebrate a whole new way to learn, in which people create their own knowledge through making and doing, working with readily available materials, getting their hands dirty, collaborating with others, problem-solving in the most fun sense of the word, and, yes, oftentimes failing and bouncing back from getting stuck. Each artist featured in The Art of Tinkering goes through this process, and lovingly shares the backstory behind their own work so that readers can feel invited to join in on the whimsy. Whether it’s sharing their favorite tools (who knew toenail clippers could be so handy?) or offering a glimpse of their workspaces (you’d be amazed how many electronics tools you can pack into one pantry!), the stories, lessons, and tips in The Art of Tinkering offer a fascinating portrait of today’s maker scene. Artists include: Learn from greats like Scott Weaver, Arthur Ganson, Moxie, Tim Hunkin, AnnMarie Thomas, Ranjit Bhatnajar and Jie Qi.
A house built on legs. An igloo made of snow. Come and look inside to discover the different places that children call home. Window on the World is a... [Read More]
A house built on legs. An igloo made of snow. Come and look inside to discover the different places that children call home. Window on the World is a series of titles aimed at giving very young children a basic knowledge and understanding of how children live around the world. Each title contains minimal text and stunning photographs featuring children from all over the world in everyday situations.
Theme: Diversity