Juvenile Nonfiction

For young readers, an inspiring story about a river, a successful Native-led movement for environmental justice, and the making of a scientist.

Growing up in the Yurok and Karuk Tribes, Brook Thompson learned to care for the fish that nurtured her and her family. She knew that along the Klamath River in Northern California, salmon and lampreys are a needed part of life. But she also saw how these fish were in danger. People had built dams along the Klamath River, making it very hard for salmon and lampreys to live. Tribal people and their friends organized to have four of the dams removed, and they won. In I Love Salmon and Lampreys, Thompson tells this inspiring tale, and she shares how it motivated her to become a scientist. Featuring adorable illustrations by Anastasia Khmelevska, as well as fun facts about salmon and lampreys, this is a stirring story about stewarding nature for the generations to come.

This alphabet board book welcomes youngsters of all cultures into the abundant world of Native California.

Beautiful illustrations of animals, plants, and cultural objects show off the spectacular diversity of California's indigenous cultures and environments. Sturdy enough to withstand any toddler's grasp, A Is for Acorn is a playful, loving introduction to California's oldest and most abiding sense of itself.

Whimsical, simple illustrations and prayers drawn from Episcopal prayer resources.

Common Prayer for Children and Families is a collection of prayers and liturgies written for kids and the adults or communities who pray with them. Whimsically illustrated with pen and ink, this book contains prayers for morning, midday, and evening; prayers throughout the Church year; and prayers for all sorts of occasions.

At the heart of this book is the belief that prayer shapes our lives and should be accessible and meaningful for children. The prayers in this book are called “common” for a variety of reasons; like the Book of Common Prayer, it seeks to provide a language, form, and theology that binds Episcopalians in shared prayer. In addition, prayers reflect themes with which children are commonly familiar, like home, school, and camps. Most of all, these prayers are held in common—always done within God’s holy community that includes family and friends, the living and the dead, saints and sinners, angels, archangels, and the company of heaven.

Also available in Spanish. Reading age: 8 - 12 years, Interest range: 3 - 12 years

Formative prayers for children, their families, and their communities.

Rooted in Christian traditions of daily prayer, this volume is an accessible collection that children can use to pray on their own, with their family, or with their school or church community. Designed to help children enter into a life of faith, this volume includes meaningful prayers that shape belief and practice.

With patterns for morning and evening prayer for each season of the church year, supplemented with prayers for widely observed secular and sacred occasions, the book draws children into the liturgical cycle. Questions included within the patterns for morning and evening prayer invite children to reflect on their developing faith. In addition, the volume includes prayers for the milestones of childhood, for the community, and for the earth.

Designed to be used on its own, or with its companion volume, Common Prayer for Children and Families, Prayers for Every Season builds children’s faith, at home, at church, or at school.

The follow-up to Heyday's best-selling A Is for Acorn takes young readers to a Native California Big Time, with Coyote as their guide.

Counting from one clapperstick up to ten stars twinkling above the gathering, Coyote explores indigenous cultural traditions, including songs, dances, hand games, art—and, of course, delicious food. Lyn Risling's beautiful illustrations depict the diversity of traditions that continue to thrive throughout the state. At once a fun introduction to numbers and a celebration of community, this lively counting book shows babies and toddlers how to take in the beautiful world around them.

A curriculum that builds God's beloved community.

Rooted in faith, this five-session formation curriculum is designed to help children in grades K-5 understand their own belovedness and the belovedness of their neighbors. Living God’s Dream is a curriculum for children built from activities designed to cultivate the practice of seeing the image of God in everyone. Encouraging children to action, service, and relationships, the curriculum helps children resist ideas that treat others as outsiders.

The leader guide includes full lesson plans with rich content and experiential learning, as well as ideas for games, skits, crafts, and snacks. It also includes suggestions for storybooks that can frame each lesson.

Developed in conjunction with the Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing and field-tested in churches, Living God’s Dream is designed for use in a variety of settings, including Sunday school, schools, and Vacation Bible School.

Follow Winn and Doug on the incredible journey of water—through the water cycle all the way to wastewater treatment and back again.

Have you ever wondered where the water in your house comes from or where it goes after you use it? Explore the different phases of Winn’s life through the water cycle—from water vapor to water runoff. Then follow Doug to see how water gets clean after we use it! Part of a STEAM career-themed picture book series, Winn and Doug, the Waterdrops shows kids where water comes from and where it goes once it gets here—and why those processes are so important. Water resource engineers and wastewater operators have incredibly vital jobs that make the world a better place.

Perfect for encouraging critical and creative thinking! Spatial analysis and critical thinking skills in K-12 students better prepare them for success, especially in science, engineering, and mathematics.

For grades 1-5. Includes a glossary.

The STEAM at Work! series brings awareness to exciting, fun STEAM careers and opens children up to new ideas for channeling their passions. Each book demonstrates different environmental and social issues the characters use their skills to solve, encouraging critical and creative thinking about the world. Like its characters, readers will be inspired to make a positive difference in their community now and in their future careers. 

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An ideal book to read with children to wonder and learn about baptism, with illustrations that reflect the diversity of God’s people.
Grounded in the Episcopal liturgical tradition, it is an accessible and inviting introduction to baptism for children and families of many Christian traditions. While learning what occurs during a baptism service, the reader (both child and parent) will be guided through the sacramental and communal aspects of the celebration. Beautifully illustrated in full color, a dedication page encourages personalization of the book, making it a perfect baptism gift. A family section offers questions and suggests ways to go deeper in conversation about baptism, making it a resource that families will use again and again with their children.

A wonderfully written, sweeping narrative history of the United States that will help Americans discover the land they call home.

American History for Middle School — Grades 6-8 

The FIRST book in a two-volume narrative for Young Readers studying Land of Hope 

VOLUME ONE: SHAPING A NEW NATION, From 1492 to 1877

From its beginnings America was a land of hope, a magnet for those seeking a new beginning for themselves. The American Founders created a unique plan of government designed to realize those ideals. Implementing the plan was not easy, though, and a bloody civil war would push the American experiment to the breaking point — and to a new birth of freedom. 

Engage your children with fun activities as they learn about Anglican liturgy and experience a more meaningful worship.

With interactive puzzles, color-by-number, word finds, and more, this fun-filled activity book can help children ages 4-7 grow to a deeper understanding of Anglican worship life. From learning about the participants in the entry processional, to coloring the vestments of the priest and deacon, to identifying the amazing things our senses tell us about the Eucharist, this book is a treasure trove for kids and their families.

Forty one-page activities are followed by a four-page parent guide designed to promote parenting in the pews and offer tips for parents and other educators using these activities with children.

A curriculum that builds God's beloved community.

Rooted in faith, this five-session formation curriculum is designed to help children in grades K-5 understand their own belovedness and the belovedness of their neighbors. Living God’s Dream is a curriculum for children built from activities designed to cultivate the practice of seeing the image of God in everyone. Encouraging children to action, service, and relationships, the curriculum helps children resist ideas that treat others as outsiders.

The learner guide includes activities for children and can be taken home at the conclusion of the curriculum, where it prompts discussions within families.

Developed in conjunction with the Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing and field tested in churches, Living God’s Dream is designed for use in a variety of settings, including Sunday school, schools, and Vacation Bible School.

Lindsey loves mapping! Follow along as she collects information about the world around her to make a map of her favorite park.

The first in a STEAM career-themed picture book series, Lindsey the GIS Professional describes what it's like to work with a geographic information system (GIS). Lindsey explains the information needed to make a map and how to collect it. Then she shows how to take all that information to create a map of her favorite park. Perfect for encouraging spatial thinking! GIS is key to STEAM learning—spatial analysis and critical thinking skills in K-12 students better prepare them for success, especially in science, engineering, and mathematics.

For grades 1-5. Includes a glossary.

The STEAM at Work! series brings awareness to exciting, fun STEAM careers and opens children up to new ideas for channeling their passions. Each book demonstrates different environmental and social issues the characters use their skills to solve, encouraging critical and creative thinking about the world. Like its characters, readers will be inspired to make a positive difference in their community now and in their future careers.

BONUS:

Download free fun activity pages and teaching materials, and learn more about GIS at www.LindseyLovesMaps.com.

Copyright © Bolton & Menk, Inc.

A wonderfully written, sweeping narrative history of the United States that will help Americans discover the land they call home.

American History for Middle School — Grades 6-8

The SECOND book in a two-volume narrative for Young Readers studying Land of Hope 

VOLUME TWO: THE MAKING OF MODERN AMERICA, From 1877 to 2020

The Founders of the American nation would have had trouble recognizing the America that emerged after the Civil War. By century’s end we had rapidly evolved into the world’s greatest industrial power. It was a nation of large new cities populated by immigrants from all over the world. And it was a nation that was taking an increasingly active role on the world stage, even to the point of acquiring an empire of its own. Many Americans began to wonder whether this modern nation had outgrown its original Constitution. That document had been written back in the eighteenth century, after all, and one of its main goals was limiting the size and scope of government. But did that goal make sense in the dynamic new America of the twentieth century?
That became a central question. The Progressive movement and its successors believed it was time to replace the Constitution with laws permitting a larger and more powerful government. Others firmly rejected such changes and insisted on the permanent validity of the Constitution’s ideal of limited government. In addition, with the two great world wars of the twentieth century, and the Cold War that came after them, America found itself thrust into a position of overwhelming world leadership—something else that the Founders never imagined or wanted. Such leadership required the development of a large and permanent military establishment whose very existence ran up against the nation’s founding traditions. With the end of the Cold War, America faced a decision. Should it shed the world responsibilities it had taken on during the twentieth century? Or should it treat those responsibilities as a permanent obligation? That debate, which has deep roots in American history, continues to this day.

The first introductory and illustrated biography of the civil rights icon.

The untold story of Pauli Murray, activist, lawyer, poet, and Episcopal priest, who broke records and barriers throughout her life. Friend to Eleanor Roosevelt, colleague to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and student of Thurgood Marshall, Pauli Murray's life was nevertheless not always an easy one. Her commitment to fighting for the rights of women and all places her firmly in history. A celebration of her life and its significance, including the role of gender identity in her own journey. Deborah Nelson Linck's book introduces Murray to children ages 6 to 12.

An illustrated edition of the well-loved tale in which world-famous naturalist John Muir recounts how he and a dog named Stickeen struggled to cross an Alaskan glacier during an ice storm. An exhilarating story that has become an American classic. Published in conjunction with Rick Heide.

John Muir (1838–1914) was a naturalist, author, and advocate for wilderness preservation. A prolific writer, his many books, essays, and letters abound with wit, humor, and an exuberant love of the natural world. Other John Muir books published by Heyday include The Essential Muir: A Selection of John Muir’s Best (and Worst) Writings, and My First Summer in the Sierra.

In this bedtime book, join in a candlelit wander through the woods, listening attentively to the river, trees, stars, and moths singing verses from scripture.
This beautifully illustrated picture book invites families to enter into a calm, contemplative quieting-down based on a centuries-old practice of evening prayer from the Christian liturgical tradition. Like the beloved Office of Compline, the book helps children “complete” their day and prepare for sleep, fulfilling a hunger for a bedtime prayer that is not simply intercessory, but offers an opportunity to practice listening and contemplation. Appropriate for toddlers and school children alike, Candle Walk is a wonderful way to prepare children for sleep, assured of the nearness of God.

Nineteen new and revised stories that invite children to enter into a deeper relationship with God.

Revised and expanded, The Complete Guide to Godly Play, Volume 8 offers new concepts, new terminology, new illustrations, and a new structure —all of which stem from more than fifteen years of using Godly Play® with children. Based on the Montessori method, Godly Play uses purposeful telling of stories, engaging materials, and the community of children to encourage children to seek and find their own answers to faith questions. In the process, children form deeper, more spontaneous, and more playful relationships with God.

This volume features resources for telling nineteen new or thoroughly revised stories, along with take-home resources for parents and families. Included in this volume are:

· The Greatest Parable—Jesus

· Jesus and Jerusalem: The Story of Holy Week

· Mary, the Mother of Jesus

· Knowing Jesus in a New Way

· The Church

· The Liturgical Synthesis

Revisions to each story focus on inclusion and are the result of consultations across the diverse Godly Play community. New parent pages for each story offer opportunities for families to continue to discuss each lesson. An appendix introduces the Godly Play approach and offers an overview of stories across all eight Godly Play volumes.

Fun activities that teach children and their families about the holy season of Lent.
These fun-filled activities for home, pew, or church school, help children ages 4-7 learn about the seasons of Lent and Easter. This book includes mazes, crossword puzzles, connect the dots, and more. 41 pages of activities and a 4-page parent guide designed to promote parenting in the pews. Includes family Lenten devotionals. Suitable for any Christian denomination that follows the liturgical calendar.

With plenty of photographs to coo over and a gentle message of habitat conservation—it’s nice to be a pika on a snowy mountaintop—this book will charm children and parents alike.

It’s nice to be a pika perching on a rock; eating flowers, munching leaves, going for a walk! This board book introduces babies and toddlers to a very adorable animal. Playful, rhyming text takes us through a day in the life of a pika, supplemented by fun facts for parents to share with youngsters.

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It's Nice to Be an Otter

Explore with children and for yourself why we celebrate the Eucharist

Breaking bread with others is central to our faith. This book is an invitation to learn and wonder about why we worship and celebrate the Holy Eucharist. Although grounded in the Episcopal liturgical tradition, it is an accessible and inviting introduction to worship for children and families of many Christian traditions. While learning what occurs during worship and the Holy Eucharist, readers of all ages will be guided through the sacramental and communal aspects of the celebration and how in the breaking of bread we are called into the world.

The beautiful full-color illustrations reflect the diversity of God’s people, and a dedication page encourages personalization. A family section offers questions and suggests ways for all ages to engage in worship and family rituals. Reflecting some of the spirit, beauty, and vocabulary of the Episcopal liturgy, this will be a treasured volume for parents, godparents, grandparents, and other important adults in the life of a child who is wondering about worship.

Así como nuestros padres y abuelos tienen sus libros de oraciones que pasaron de generación en generación, este libro pretende ser el libro de oraciones en español de la generación más joven de la iglesia.

Oración Común para Niños y Familias es una colección de oraciones y liturgias escritas para niños y para los adultos o comunidades que oran con ellos. Imaginativamente ilustrado a plumilla, este libro contiene oraciones para la mañana, el mediodía y la noche; oraciones para usar a través del año en la Iglesia y oraciones para todo tipo de ocasiones. En el centro de este libro está la creencia de que la oración forma nuestras vidas, por lo que debe ser accesible y significativa para los niños y niñas. Las oraciones en este libro son llamadas “comunes” por diversas razones. Como el Libro de Oración Común, este busca proveer lenguaje, forma y teología que reúne a los episcopales en la oración compartida. Además, las oraciones reflejan temas familiares para los niños como el hogar, la escuela y el campamento. Pero más que todo, estas oraciones son dichas en comunidad -siempre como parte de la comunidad santa de Dios que incluye a la familia y los amigos, los vivos y los fallecidos, los santos y los pecadores, los ángeles, arcángeles y la compañía de los cielos.

Common Prayer for Children and Families is a collection of prayers and liturgies written for kids and the adults or communities who pray with them.
Whimsically illustrated with pen and ink, this book contains prayers for morning, midday, and evening; prayers throughout the Church year; and prayers for all sorts of occasions. At the heart of this book is the belief that prayer shapes our lives and should be accessible and meaningful for children. The prayers in this book are called “common” for a variety of reasons; like the Book of Common Prayer, it seeks to provide a language, form, and theology that binds Episcopalians in shared prayer. In addition, prayers reflect themes with which children are commonly familiar, like home, school, and camps. Most of all, these prayers are held in common—always done within God’s holy community that includes family and friends, the living and the dead, saints and sinners, angels, archangels, and the company of heaven.

A practical, illustrated guide that helps children and their parents prepare and have a deeper understanding of Eucharistic liturgy.

Written for grammar-school age children, this guide to the Rite II Eucharistic service presents the full text of the service from the Book of Common Prayer alongside commentary and cartoons that clarify the meaning of the words. Horton focuses on the "hows" and the "whats" of the service itself, in the belief that participation and information are, in the long term, the keys to Christian formation.

This practical manual will be useful to a wide variety of groups. Church school teachers and pastors can use this in Sunday school classes, or during the service itself to help children participate more fully. Parents and children will also find this a helpful tool as they explore Christian life together.

Parker’s city is a mess. It’s full of traffic and has no sidewalks or parks. But Parker has a plan! He’ll build his own city—with parks, zoos, transportation, environmental benefits, and more.

Planning a city is a big project, but Parker is up for the challenge. He has all kinds of ideas about how to create a place that will benefit everyone.

Part of a STEAM career-themed picture book series, Parker the Planner shows kids they can help create change in their own communities. Like Parker, they can use their passion and ideas to make the world a better place. Perfect for encouraging critical and creative thinking! Spatial analysis and critical thinking skills in K-12 students better prepare them for success, especially in science, engineering, and mathematics.

For grades 1-5. Includes a glossary.

The STEAM at Work! series brings awareness to exciting, fun STEAM careers and opens children up to new ideas for channeling their passions. Each book demonstrates different environmental and social issues the characters use their skills to solve, encouraging critical and creative thinking about the world. Like its characters, readers will be inspired to make a positive difference in their community now and in their future careers. 

BONUS:

Download free fun activity pages, teaching materials, and more at https://go.esri.com/parkerlovesplanning.

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Will’s dad is a civil engineer. He uses math and science to make the world a better place. Follow along as Will learns about how everything that is built has an engineer and how he can be one, too!

Civil engineers have been around for a loooong time. But what do they do? As Will learns, they do a LOT. They work in the community to find problems that need to be solved and then create solutions. Ever wonder where the water you drink comes from? Engineers designed the water system!

Part of a STEAM career-themed picture book series, Will the Civil Engineer introduces kids to all the amazing things engineers have created and shows them they can solve problems like an engineer, too. Perfect for encouraging critical and creative thinking! Spatial analysis and critical thinking skills in K-12 students better prepare them for success, especially in science, engineering, and mathematics.

For grades 1-5. Includes a glossary.

The STEAM at Work! series brings awareness to exciting, fun STEAM careers and opens children up to new ideas for channeling their passions. Each book demonstrates different environmental and social issues the characters use their skills to solve, encouraging critical and creative thinking about the world. Like its characters, readers will be inspired to make a positive difference in their community now and in their future careers. 

BONUS:

Download free fun activity pages, teaching materials, and more at https://go.esri.com/willlovesbuilding.

Copyright © Bolton & Menk,Inc.

Fun-filled activity book for kids ages 4 to 7 shows how to make an Advent wreath, help Mary and Joseph find their way to Bethlehem, and count the gifts the Magi bring to the Christ Child. Filled with mazes, crossword puzzles, connect-the-dots, and word searches. A great way for kids and their parents to focus on the true meaning of the Advent and Christmas seasons. An invaluable resource for families and Christian formation teams alike.

"A gold mine of Advent-related activities for children."
—The Living Church

The story of a former slave and America’s first Black Episcopal priest is an inspiring model for living a full life of service and love.

This book, appropriate for children but engaging enough for adults, begins by describing the reality of slavery during Jones’s life. Absalom Jones purchased his wife’s freedom before his own and dedicated himself to living the Christian faith. Through the difficulties and challenges of his time, he answered the call to serve the church and was ordained a priest and deacon to serve the first Black Episcopal Church in the United States.

The first Black priest in the Anglican Communion continues to be one of the most important historical figures in the Episcopal Church. As the church pays attention to its own sins of racism, this book offers encouragement, guidance, hope, and inspiration. Jones’s life is an example of what it means to follow Jesus through faithful, courageous, and selfless living of the way of love.

Welcome to location games and spatial thinking!

Emma and David find a chain and padlock across the local playground entrance. Where can they play? With help from neighbor Kayla and her dog Blazer, Emma and David set out to find a new place to play. But how will they know where a good location is?

Kayla shows them how they can use basic mapping, distance, direction, spatial pattern analysis, and overlay skills to find the perfection location. And just when they do, they encounter more obstacles—all of them have to work together quickly to solve their playground problem!

Using a colorful, easy-to-follow comic book–style story with fun in-book activities, The Playground Problem takes readers along to see how to overcome problems and find the perfect solution. Large pages brightly illustrate the adventure as readers learn about maps and use basic spatial thinking.

Written by geographic information systems (GIS) expert Dr. Lauren Scott Griffin and illustrated by artist Fred Folger, this hybrid graphic novel/activity book teaches young readers introductory mapping, zeroing in on distance, direction, basic spatial analysis, and other skills. Solving interesting puzzles and learning to “think spatially” not only helps kids with their math skills for higher grades, but also gives them a head start in exciting careers. Research shows exercising spatial reasoning skills at an early age accelerates children’s competence in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields.

Mapping for kids has never been this much fun!

For grades 1-5. Includes a glossary.

An introduction to the Way of Love for children and their families.
Una Introducción a El Camino del Amor para infantes y sus familias.

The Very Best Day: The Way of Love for Children introduces the practices for a Jesus-centered life for children ages 3–10 and their families. Through accessible language and age-appropriate themes, it specifically addresses children and the importance of rhythm and practice in their lives as Christians, accompanied by Roger Hutchison’s familiar and vibrant artwork. Through words and colorful images, children will see how to Turn, Learn, Pray, Worship, Bless, Go, and Rest in daily life as a follower of Jesus. Acquiring such wisdom at an early age will benefit children (and the adults who love them) to learn these practices for a lifetime.

El Mejor Día: El Camino del Amor para Niños y Niñas introduce las prácticas para una vida centrada en Jesús a infantes entre 3 y 10 años y sus familias. El libro usa un lenguaje asequible y temas apropiados para la edad, los cuales son dirigidos a los niños y niñas, y a la importancia del ritmo y la práctica en sus vidas como seguidores de Jesús. El libro incluye además el familiar y vibrante arte visual de Roger Hutchison. A través de una cadencia de palabras e imágenes coloridas, los infantes verán cómo Cambiar, Aprender, Orar, Adorar, Bendecir, Ir y Descansar en su vida diaria como seguidores de Jesús. Aprender tal sabiduría a tan temprana edad beneficiará a los niños y niñas (y a los adultos que los aman).

An introduction to the Way of Love for children and their families.

“The Way of Love” has become a mantra of Michael B. Curry’s episcopate as presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church. From the royal wedding to the 79th General Convention of the Episcopal Church and continuing today, all ages have been inspired and eager to “grow more deeply with Jesus Christ at the center of our lives, so we can bear witness to his way of love in and for the world.”

The Very Best Day: The Way of Love for Children introduces the practices for a Jesus-centered life for children ages 3–10 and their families. Using accessible language and age-appropriate themes, it specifically addresses children and the importance of rhythm and practice in their lives as Christians, accompanied by Roger Hutchison’s familiar and vibrant artwork. Through a cadence of words and colorful images, children will see how to Turn, Learn, Pray, Worship, Bless, Go, and Rest in daily life as a follower of Jesus. Learning such wisdom at an early age will benefit children (and the adults who love them).

Kid-friendly, illustrated primer on the sacrament of the Eucharist.

Jennie Turrell walked into All Saints’ Chapel on Good Friday, when her three-year-old son stopped her in the darkened doorway and quietly whispered, “Uh-oh.” At that moment, she realized that changes in the physical space of the liturgy mattered to him. She had been whispering in his ear during liturgies since he was a baby, but it wasn’t until that day that she knew he had been taking it all in—sights and sounds—all of it. In spite of squawking at inopportune times, crawling in the side aisle or narthex when sermons ran too long, drawing on the bulletin, dropping the heavy Book of Common Prayer on his toes, or standing on chairs, her son was present, aware, and sharing in the Eucharist.

This is how her little book for little hands came to life. Her son was a “consultant” on the book from beginning to end. An engaging book for children, ages 2 – 8, to follow the liturgy and participate in ways that are appropriate for them.

An illustrated activity book for 8-11 year olds.

Water connects all physical and spiritual life. Besides being essential for life, water is the visible sign of Baptism, which calls us to serve others in the world. Having clean water for all God’s children is an act of justice, love, respect and a core value of what it means to be a Christian.

This illustrated workbook taps into multiple learning levels and offers a variety of ways for children to interact with this core value of our faith, making a direct connection for young people between their faith and daily life. It can be used in an educational or devotional setting at home, church, or school. Activities also connect clean water and the Millennium Development Goals.

★★★★★ "A gift for our 7 year old granddaughter. She loved reading it before our trip to Alaska in July."

A is for Alaska combines dazzling photos with fun and informative couplets which describe the pictures and offer clear picture-word associations. Intriguing facts will add to the non-fiction learning experience.

This book covers subjects important or significant to Alaskans and includes brilliant color photography by top photographers. Each vibrant page highlights a unique aspect of Alaska's beauty and lively culture with either a place, animal, plant or another evocative idea.

The book’s eye-popping design and educational content will hold the child’s interest through countless readings. In addition to the 26 letters of the alphabet is the “Who Knew?—Facts about the great state of Alaska” section which gives parents, teachers, and even kids a deeper understanding of the topic for each letter of this Alaska alphabet.

Sam loves to design things! She plans to be a landscape architect—to make the world green. Follow along as she designs parks, gardens, and more to improve her community.

Sam is full of ideas and uses her imagination to solve problems in her city. Part of a STEAM career-themed picture book series, Sam the Landscape Architect shows kids how they can take something they love and are passionate about and use it to make the world a better place. Perfect for encouraging critical and creative thinking! Spatial analysis and critical thinking skills in K-12 students better prepare them for success, especially in science, engineering, and mathematics.

For grades 1-5. Includes a glossary.

The STEAM at Work! series brings awareness to exciting, fun STEAM careers and opens children up to new ideas for channeling their passions. Each book demonstrates different environmental and social issues the characters use their skills to solve, encouraging critical and creative thinking about the world. Like its characters, readers will be inspired to make a positive difference in their community now and in their future careers. 

BONUS:

Download free fun activity pages, teaching materials, and more at https://go.esri.com/samlovesdesigning.

Copyright © Bolton & Menk,Inc.

An engaging and inspiring Bible with stories retold for older children, alongside soft watercolor illustrations.

This beautifully illustrated Bible is suitable for children aged 8 and up with stories told in an engaging and easy-to-understand style. Gentle, glowing watercolor illustrations help to bring a full range of Old and New Testament stories to life, making this an inspiring and powerful introduction to overarching Christian themes: God's faithfulness to his people and the promise of Christ for all of humanity. Readers can also discover insight into the people and places of the Bible through a family tree, a glossary, timeline and maps of the Holy Land.

The Discovery Illustrated Family Bible has a durable hard cover with a navy ribbon marker, making it a wonderful gift.

The stories are warmly retold by Christian Maclean and vividly depicted through 58 full-page illustrations by artist David Newbatt.

Hi!! I'm Epi Dermis, but my friends just call me Skin!

Raise your hands if you sweat, tan, itch, have hair, or have freckles!  

I've been feeling pretty sensitive lately because everybody has something to say about me. But people don't always tell the truth.

My color doesn't make me fast, strong, smart, or scary. I just want to shout, "It's just skin, silly!" 

"[A]n irresistibly brilliant, pitch-perfect page-turner that should be a must-read in every Pre-K and Elementary School in our country." — Henry Louis Gates Jr

An illustrated children's book on the evolution of skin color, based on a collective 40+ years of peer-reviewed research from expert anthropologist Dr. Nina Jablonski and historian Dr. Holly Y. McGee, with a special foreword from celebrated literary critic and historian Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Meet Epi Dermis, your kid's quirky, clever guide to the origin of skin color! Using simple science and interactive activities, Epi takes readers on an adventure through human history to find out why skin is the hardest working organ in the body business. Whether it’s how migration and climate changed our skin's need for melanin, to why sweat is your body’s secret superpower, Epi’s got all the facts—and uses them to challenge false narratives about race and give kids the information they need to do the same.

Topics chosen by youth and prayers written by youth—their ideas, their language.

This collection of prayers for youth written by high school students offers a fresh approach and artwork contributed by youth from across the country. Other features include a four-page introduction that suggests multiple ways to use the book, a one-page introduction for each season of the church year, scripture index and topic index, plus more than 150 prayers.

A medida que las congregaciones latinas continúan aumentando en la Iglesia Episcopal, le acompaña una gran necesidad de desarrollar más recursos de formación en español para todos los grupos y edades.

Las maravillosas vistas, sonidos, y aromas de la liturgia anglicana pueden captar la imaginación hasta de los niños más pequeños y lanzarles a participar de manera muy entusiasta en la vida litúrgica de la Iglesia. Pero todo también puede parecer ser muy confuso. A través de juegos interactivos y los crucigramas, este muy divertido libro de actividades puede ayudar a los niños de 4 a 7 años de edad a comprender mejor la vida litúrgica en la Iglesia Anglicana. De tener conocimiento sobre los que participan en la procesión de entrada, y colorear las vestimentas de los sacerdotes y diáconos, hasta identificar las nociones maravillosas que sus sentidos captan sobre la Eucaristía, este libro es un tesoro oculto tanto para los niños como adultos.

Con cuarenta y una páginas de actividades seguidas de una guía de cuatro páginas para asistir a los padres a adiestrar desde las bancas, este libro ofrece consejos a los padres y a otros educadores utilizando estas actividades con los niños. El libro también extiende permiso a las iglesias y escuelas para libremente fotocopiar las páginas e utilizarlas para enseñar.

As Latino congregations continue to grow in the Episcopal Church, there is a concomitant need for good Spanish-language formation resources for all age groups.

The wonderful sights, sounds, and smells of the Anglican liturgy can engage the imagination of young children and draw them into enthusiastic worship. But it can all be a bit confusing, too. Through the interactive games and puzzles in this fun-filled activity book, children ages 4-7 can grow to a deeper understanding of Anglican worship life. From learning about the participants in the entry processional, to coloring the vestments of the priest and deacon, to identifying the amazing things their senses tell them about the Eucharist, this book is a treasure trove for kids and adults.

Forty-one pages of activities are followed by a four-page parent guide designed to promote parenting in the pews and offer tips for parents and other educators using these activities with children. Permission to copy the pages for use in church or school is included in the book.

¡Nunca más volverás a aburrirte!

Es el libro perfecto si tienes que hacer un viaje largo, o quieres tener un montón de ocurrencias para compartir con tus amigos o tu familia. Sus páginas están repletas de chistes, juegos de palabras, retos creativos, tests alocados, curiosidades increíbles, listas de los temas más disparatados… ¡y un montón de propuestas y pasatiempos más! Así pues, despierta tu imaginación y prepárate para pasar horas y horas de diversión con tus amigos o tu familia.

ENGLISH DESCRIPTION

You'll never be bored again!

This is the perfect book for a long trip or if you want to have loads of fun ideas to share with your friends or family. Its pages are packed with jokes, puns, creative challenges, wacky quizzes, incredible facts, lists of the most outrageous topics… and tons of other activities and pastimes! So, spark your imagination and get ready to spend hours and hours of fun with your friends or family.

Journey into history with science and adventure! Step back to the 1950s, where world-changing innovations and the pursuit of peace take center stage. Learn how the United States once donated two blue laboratory buses to carry nuclear science across the globe with the goal of bringing hope and progress to the world after the devastation of World War II. Despite many difficulties, a team of dedicated scientists used these labs to help shape history, bridging gaps between nations in the hope of building a brighter future.

Based on historical and scientific facts, it was written by Maria Rentetzi, professor in science, technology and gender studies at the Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nurember in Germany.

Learn how to classify various birds from big-sized illustrations!

We all know that there are many birds up in the sky, but did you know that there is a similarly vast number down here on the ground? The bird kingdom is weird, wonderful, vivid, and fascinating.

This encyclopedia will introduce you to over a hundred of the world’s best-known birds, and it will give you a clear idea how birds are classified. You will find an attractive selection of birds of prey, parrots, penguins, songbirds, and aquatic birds from practically every corner of Planet Earth. The magnificent full-color illustrations and easy-to-read text make this book a handy guide that all preschoolers and young children will enjoy.

In this "approachable series" (Booklist), one small action a day can make a difference . . . in a big way! In 10 Ideas to Save the World with Kindness, we discover what it means to be kind, caring, and thoughtful.

Are you ready to make the world a kinder place? We can each be a force for good in everyday life if we remember that everyone and everything deserves kindness—even animals and plants! So let’s get started with 10 easy ideas!

In this book, learn all about empathy and generosity with little (but powerful!) actions, including:

• Using the magic words!
• Getting creative with compliments and gifts!
• Treating others the way you want to be treated . . . and more!

With tips and everyday activities, this book brings a caring point of view into your home, your classroom, and the real world. Put these 10 ideas into practice at home or at school, and share them with friends and family!

Learn languages and meet colorful critters! This one-of-a-kind bilingual board book series is perfect for little citizens of the world.

INCLUDES QR CODE FOR FREE BILINGUAL AUDIO DOWNLOAD!

A little dog wants to play and is searching for a friend! But el gato is too lazy, el pájaro is too high, and la tortuga is too slow … so who will play with them?

Tag along as the dog goes animal to animal looking for a playmate in an idyllic seaside town—all while the text teaches basic vocabulary words and phrases in both English and Spanish. First concepts and practical sentences combine to create a fun, engaging story in two different languages. A free audio download of the full text in both languages allows for easy pronunciation. 

Perfect for little hands, Little Languages introduces language in a simple, straightforward, and story-driven way for language learners of all ages. With full-color illustrations by Latina illustrator Gemma Román, the series offers an immersive reading experience that welcomes little ones into an exciting world of languages, diversity, and storytelling.

Let’s learn new languages! ¡Aprendamos nuevas lenguas!

Learn languages and take a trip around town in this one-of-a-kind bilingual board book series. Perfect for little citizens of the world!

INCLUDES QR CODE FOR FREE BILINGUAL AUDIO DOWNLOAD!

Where are some places that you go every day? Let’s visit la escuela and la biblioteca! Who goes with you? Maybe tu hermano or tu mamá! Introduce little ones to place words, family members, and diverse relationships in Places / Lugares!

Journey through town to different, day-to-day locations with the special people in our lives—all while the text teaches basic vocabulary words and phrases in both English and Spanish. First concepts and practical sentences combine to create a fun, engaging story in two different languages.

Perfect for little hands, Little Languages introduces language in a simple, straightforward, and story-driven way for language learners of all ages. With full-color illustrations by Latina illustrator Gemma Román, the series offers an immersive reading experience that welcomes little ones into an exciting world of languages, diversity, and storytelling.

Let’s learn new languages! ¡Aprendamos nuevas lenguas!

A fully-illustrated non-fiction picture book that lets readers discover how their favorite foods are grown and made - with exclusive recipes from Annabel Karmel in each one.
Images from renowned children's artist Alex Willmore make each food cheekily spring to life on the page, telling the story of its creation to the reader. Find out how eggs, cheese, tomatoes, pasta, strawberries, honey and chocolate are grown and made, and enjoy the fun, step-by-step food activities in each section too. Best of all, Annabel includes two fantastic, child-friendly recipes for each food. They're perfect for getting kids to create and eat wonderful meals with their favorite food - and for getting fussy eaters to try new foods too.

A New York Times bestseller!

Created out of the most successful publishing project in crowdfunding, this must-have volume brings readers on an empowering journey, introducing them to the real-life adventures of trailblazing women from Elizabeth I to Malala Yousafzai.

The unique narrative style of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls transforms each biography into a fairytale, filling readers with wonder and a burning curiosity to know more about heroes such as:

• Ada Lovelace, Mathematician
• Amelia Earhart, Aviator
• Frida Kahlo, Painter
• Malala Yousafzai, Activist
• Jane Goodall, Primatologist
• Julia Child, Chef
• Marie Curie, Scientist
• Maya Angelou, Writer
• Michelle Obama, Lawyer and First Lady
• Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Supreme Court Justice

Each woman's story is also accompanied by a full-page, full-color portrait that captures her rebel spirit.

This hardcover edition, with an extra-smooth matte scuff-free lamination, 100lbs paper, a satin ribbon bookmark, and extraordinary print quality, is the perfect gift for any young reader and begs to be read again and again.

Recipient of the 2021 Northern Lights Book Awards Poetry Category

Haiku tell the story of the poet Basho and the diaries he wrote while walking throughout Japan in the 1600s.

The seventeenth-century Japanese poet Matsuo Basho practically invented the haiku. He's most famous for his travel journals. But how did he come to be such a traveler in the first place?

This delightful volume—composed entirely in haiku based on the poet's written travelogues and illustrated with vibrant hand-painted scenes—tells the true story of Basho's decision to abandon his comfortable city life and of the five great journeys he then took across the length and breadth of Japan.

A Children’s Drawing Book for Creative Kids

#1 Best Seller in Conceptual Arts and Children's Drawing Books

Turn creativity into ability. The activities in The Drawing Book for Kids book help kids turn their love of drawing into skill. With tips on how to draw, easy techniques, and tons of ideas, soon they will be able to take their creativity to a new level. If your kids are fascinated by art, sketching, or just want to learn how to draw cute illustrations, this book provides easy drawing ideas step-by-step!

A step by step drawing guide for every interest. Whether you’re looking for gifts for girls who want to learn how to draw cute things, or boys who love cartoon drawing, this book is filled with possibilities. It contains 365 things to draw every day for an entire year—animals, objects, food, plants, vehicles, sports, holiday symbols, and more. Every activity is like a mini lesson in art for kids, broken down into simple steps so that all budding artists can create a masterpiece. With easy instructions for step-by-step drawing, kids can turn their creativity into artistic confidence.

Inside, kids will find step-by-step drawing instructions and learn to draw things like:

• Objects in nature like animals, trees, waterfalls, leaves, and flowers
• Guitars, pianos, harps, and other musical instruments
• Sporty items like footballs, tennis rackets, and baseball gloves
• Robots, mythical creatures, holidays, cartoons, people, and more!

If you’re looking for easy drawing books, children’s drawing books or step by step drawing books for kids 9-12 or 6-8—like How to Draw Cute Stuff or How To Draw Almost Everything for Kids—you’ll love The Drawing Book for Kids.

Winner, Carter G. Woodson Book Award * Winner, New-York Historical Society Children’s Book Prize * Winner, Social Justice Literature Award * Honor Title, Jane Addams Children’s Book Award * Finalist, 2017 Cybils Awards * Nominee, Georgia Children’s Book Award * Nominee, Rebecca Caudill Young Readers’ Book Award * Nominee, South Carolina Junior Book Award * A Kirkus Best Book of the Year * An Association of Children's Librarians of Northern California Outstanding Title

"An invaluable profile of a civil rights hero whose story deserves greater attention. Middle schoolers will take to the superb writing and original format." —School Library Journal, starred review

"Korematsu's is an important story and should be part of our national educational curriculum." —Los Angeles Review of Books

Fred Korematsu liked listening to music on the radio, playing tennis, and hanging around with his friends—just like lots of other Americans. But everything changed when the United States went to war with Japan in 1941 and the government forced all people of Japanese ancestry to leave their homes on the West Coast and move to distant prison camps. This included Fred, whose parents had immigrated to the United States from Japan many years before. But Fred refused to go. He knew that what the government was doing was unfair. And when he got put in jail for resisting, he knew he couldn't give up.

Inspired by the award-winning book for adults Wherever There's a Fight, the Fighting for Justice series introduces young readers to real-life heroes and heroines of social progress. The story of Fred Korematsu's fight against discrimination explores the life of one courageous person who made the United States a fairer place for all Americans, and it encourages all of us to speak up for justice.

Fresh and imaginative ways for kids to pray using all of their senses.

Prayer does not have to involve silence, sitting still, and solemnity. It can be active and engaging, especially essential for kids, who often enjoy movement and creativity. In an easy-to-use format with illustrations, the author connects scripture and biblical characters to dynamic prayer practices such as wrestling, singing, breathing, and dancing.

Praying while using sign language, tracing a labyrinth, applying Band-Aids, planting a seed, eating something delicious, or riding a bike—these fun ideas are just some of the ways wiggly, tactile, and nonverbal kids will learn to reach out in love, gratitude, and need to God.

This charming presentation of the beloved classic hymn by Lesbia Scott (1898-1987) draws children into the vivid world of saints and their life adventures. We see how each saints have demonstrated qualities of courage, joy, love of Christ, kindness, patience, and generosity. Best of all, children discover that they, too, can become saints, and that these heroes and heroines of the church belong not only to the past, but that "the world is bright with joyous saints" still. The saints of God today are moms and dads, storekeepers and school teachers, and, happily, "the saints of God are just folks like me, and I mean to be one too."

Biographies of the saints alluded to in the text, plus the music and words of the hymn are included.

This illustrated book for children captures the mindfulness, measured pace, and pauses that children experience in the Godly Play® circle or a supplement to any child’s bookshelf.

Silence is important for children; it is the stillness—both internal and external—that children need in today’s frenzied world. Godly Play founder Jerome Berryman offers children (and those who love them) a means to contemplate words and images, to develop a comfort level with silence that creates a foundation for wonder and the creative process. “Contemplative Silence” is a core component of Godly Play as found in all sacred story, parables, and liturgical action lessons presented to children. In each lesson, children encounter silence during entering, the lesson, wondering, art and material responses, the feast, and saying good-bye.

This companion to the Complete Guide to Godly Play volumes will find a home in all Godly Play rooms as well as other formation settings for children: homes, churches, Episcopal schools, and hospitals.

Age range: 3 - 8 years old

The dinner table may be the only time that today's busy families sit down together and pray together. This book meets families where they are, offering prayers of thanks for macaroni and cheese, fast-food meals, and, yes, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Includes rhyming prayers for little kids, dinner-table prayers for special family occasions, and prayers marking the movement of the church year.

The Great Family is a visual retelling of the Godly Play lesson from The Complete Guide to Godly Play.

The book recreates the experience of hearing this seminal Godly Play story. For Christian educators, parents, grandparents, godparents—anyone who desires to engage in sharing faith and biblical stories in any setting, especially all those in the Godly Play community: trainers, storytellers, teachers, parents, and children.

This is the fourth book in the Super Animals series, beautifully illustrated nonfiction about special animals. For little biologists ages 5 years and up.

The nine animals in this book make a lot of noise. Do you want to know how and why they do this? Read all about the African lion, the rooster, the cicada, the donkey, the common frog, the black howler monkey, the European green woodpecker, the pistol shrimp, and the tawny owl.

"With wonderfully minimal illustrations and words of wisdom that are timeless, this is a book readers of all ages will be able to appreciate." —Looking Glass Reviews

Featuring soft acrylic brush strokes, this collection of beautiful illustrations and thoughtful text depict an adorable, newly born bird going through life stages. Short and simple but full of profound thoughts, this resource pairs art and advice such as the image of the young bird falling down and breaking open its shell with “Falling down can help us free ourselves from the superfluous” and the portrayal of the baby fowl attempting to use a grown bird’s discarded feathers to fly with “Borrowing someone else’s equipment won’t improve your own abilities.”

Without being a doctrine on how to live life, this tiny gift book offers sincere and touching guidelines for both the young and the young at heart. For all ages.

"Adorable book! Beautiful illustrations! What a fun way to teach kids about certain animals- by relating them to their moms & dads. Parents are the center of the world to kids. This book really gives them a centered comparison they’d understand. There are lots of facts but they’re laid out in little sections which makes it much less overwhelming. This would be a great intro to a research project or a compare/contrast writing piece on animals life to their life (parents)." - VR (Educator)

For animals, mommies and daddies are also very important. And the nine animals you’ll get to know in this book are very caring parents! Discover the world of the emperor penguin, the fox, the orangutan, the clown fish, the American flamingo, the red kangaroo, the zebra finch, the wolf, and the yellow seahorse.

Meet the best mommies and daddies in the animal kingdom in the second book of the “Super Animals” series. For little biologists ages 5 years and up.

This is the third book in the Super Animals series, beautifully illustrated nonfiction about special animals. For little biologists ages 5 years up.

In this book, nine animals are presented which are, in their own way, the largest. Discover the world of the giraffe, the Komodo dragon, the African elephant, the colossal squid, the moose, the blue whale, the ostrich, the Galápagos tortoise and the hippopotamus.

The follow-up to What Are You Feeling, a 2023 Eureka Honor Award Winner

A children’s guide to emotional empathy—follow Detective Feelings as he helps people identify and investigate their feelings 

It’s important to think about what others might be feeling, so we can understand the people around us better and be a good friend. Sometimes, it can be difficult to guess what someone else might be feeling, or their emotions may not be what we expect. 

What Are They Feeling? takes children on an exploration of the feelings of others. We follow Detective Feelings as they look for clues about how someone is feeling through their expression, body language and the situation. Are they smiling or frowning? What is happening around them? Has someone else been telling a joke or saying something a bit mean? 

We discover why empathy and sympathy are important, and how you can feel empathy for someone when you may not share the same experiences or problems as them, such as having to move to another country, or starting a new school.

Vibrant and amusing illustrations by award-winning illustrator Daniel Gray-Barnett bring the adventures of Detective Feelings to life.

A captivating journey into dental health with this children's book, featuring sturdy pages, dentist-approved content, and engaging visuals for a fun and informative exploration.

Teeth: You Only Get Two Sets takes young readers on an exciting journey through the intriguing world of dental health. This engaging non-fiction children's book explores everything from the origins of teeth to their internal structure. Children will discover the reasons behind toothaches, the uniqueness of growing only two sets of teeth, and the importance of early dental care. The narrative unfolds with a touch of whimsy, inviting readers to envision themselves with the teeth of a bat, adding a playful element to the educational adventure. Set against a backdrop of captivating illustrations and modern layout, the book's content is both visually stimulating and informative.

With durable, card stock paper pages, this family-friendly guide to dental well-being withstands the curious hands of young readers. Supervised by a dentist, the content ensures accuracy and reliability in delivering valuable information about dental health. Visual step-by-step guidance empowers children with age-appropriate instructions, making dental care essentials accessible. Catering to both kids and parents, the book provides insights and tips for maintaining a healthy smile. Ideal for families seeking a reliable resource for dental care, this book is a valuable addition to every child's library—a reason to smile for both parents and young readers alike.

First ever compendium of the Summer Olympic Games for children, charting the best achievements, records and stories from the annals of the largest international sporting tournament in the run-up to the 2024 Paris Games.

Comprehensive in scope, the book offers a lowdown on every event, including a breakdown of all track and field disciplines. The book makes a perfect companion guide for young fans during the Games.

Features more than 250 amazing colour photographs capturing the drama of the Games, complemented by a wealth of trivia.

Written by broadcaster Rob Walker, who is the lead athletics commentator on the official international TV coverage of the Games. Includes a foreword by US former 400m runner and Olympic gold medallist Sanya Richards-Ross.

From INSTANT POODLES to CHEESE GHOSTIE, RHYME HUNGRY is the ultimate book of lunchtime wordplay!

Flip the flaps to reveal unexpected rhymes and bold, bright illustrations. A book that will delight adults, appeal to design lovers, and get young kids squealing and begging to read it again and again.

From the creator of award-winning Rhyme Flies.

Ages 1-4

"Stein masterfully weaves together the country’s rich cultural heritage and tenacity with the anxieties and sorrows of war. Using strong characters, striking landscapes, and accurate historic details, she provides a gripping glimpse of Israel in the 1970s. Readers will be motivated by Beni’s perceptiveness and inspired by the strength he demonstrates through acceptance―even towards the enemy." ― Rebecca Redinger, Lincoln Park Branch, Chicago P.L, Library Journal (Starred Review)

All proceeds from the sale of this book go towards rebuilding the lives of the civilians in Palestine.

This stickerbook brings the history of the world to life. Follow your natural curiosity and build your own 5-foot long timeline with over 100 stickers of important people, places and events in the history of the world.

The timeline starts with the Big Bang and continues right up to the Present Day, telling the story of the history of the world including topics such as: the creation of the natural world, human prehistory, and historical people events in Asia, Africa, the Americas and Europe from religious leaders to buildings to battles!

Created in association with the American Museum of Natural History, this unique timeline stickerbook has over 100 beautifully illustrated stickers that you can use to fill in the 5-foot long timeline, which has captioned, white silhouettes to show you where to place your stickers. The timeline is detachable so you can spread it out on the floor and then display it on the wall when it is finished! Each stickerbook also comes with a colouring-in page.

Also in the Timeline Stickerbook Series:

• The Nature Timeline Stickerbook - the story of the natural world from the dawn of life 4 billion years ago to the present day
• The Science Timeline Stickerbook - the history of scientific discoveries from the Stone Ages to the present day
• The Shakespeare Timeline Stickerbook - the life and 38 plays of the world’s most famous bard: William Shakespeare
• The Timeline Stickerbook Collection - A boxed set of the Big History, Nature and Science Timeline Stickerbooks

This timeline is perfect for helping children explore chronology and sequencing in a fun, educational and entertaining way.

Cute Coloring Pages for Kawaii Art Lovers (Ages 6 and up)

The newest addition to the bestselling Woo! Jr. Kids Activities series, this collection of kawaii cute coloring pages is essential for all! Inspired by the culture of cute Japanese things, The Cute Book of Kawaii Coloring introduces you to tons of cute kawaii characters and beginner’s Japanese words.

A collection of cute coloring pages for girls and boys. Kawaii means cute in Japanese. In this kawaii coloring book, kids and adults of all ages enjoy cute coloring things to stay creative, calm, and comfortable. Inside, find adorable animals, cupcakes, and unicorn coloring pages for all-year round.

Learn Japanese words and find cute things to color. Find tons of Kawaii stuff to relax and delight in inside this cute coloring book. The Cute Book of Kawaii Coloring allows kawaii anime lovers to color hundreds of cute doodles that bring positivity to any day. In this unique learning Japanese coloring book, words and translations appear alongside images for added language learning. Readers will find in this cute coloring book:

• Animal friends from sea to land
• Candy, ice cream, and cupcake coloring pages
• Easy Japanese words and translations

If you’re looking for a cute doodle coloring book, a cute coloring book for girls, or a sweet coloring book for kids—or enjoyed books like Super Sweet Coloring Book, Cute and Easy Kawaii Colouring Book, or Let’s Learn Japanese—then you’ll love The Cute Book of Kawaii Coloring.

STEM, Friendship, and Girl Power Unite

STEM is for everyone—especially girls who love to stand out! In Nerd Girl News, science-loving Lucie launches her very own STEM broadcast to make science fun, approachable, and cool.

When a boring science teacher almost ruins her favorite subject, Lucie turns her basement into a science studio—armed with a lab coat, Wi-Fi, and her two best friends. Along the way, she tackles chemistry experiments, codes digital games, builds robots, defends the planet, and shows that girls belong front and center in science.

This vibrant middle grade series is packed with real STEM facts, fun activities, and girl-powered adventures. Perfect for fans of STEM books for girls and middle grade STEM books, Nerd Girl News is an inspiring and empowering read for curious kids everywhere.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Fun experiments, activities, and challenges to try at home
• Real-world STEM facts presented in an engaging story
• A confident, relatable heroine who champions girls in science

If you liked Rosie Revere, Engineer, Girls Who Code, or She’s Building a Robot, you’ll love Nerd Girl News.

Empowerment for Every Girl, Every Day

Slay All Day is the empowering, interactive workbook every young Black girl—and the women who love them—have been waiting for. Bursting with affirmations, coloring pages, and hands-on activities, this vibrant guide helps girls ages 8–12 claim their brilliance, build unstoppable confidence, and celebrate their unique magic.

Every girl deserves to feel seen, celebrated, and powerful. Slay All Day bridges generations, inviting moms, aunties, mentors, and big sisters to pour love and encouragement into the next wave of world-changers. With culturally resonant illustrations, affirming language, and real-world wisdom, this book is a joyful toolkit for self-esteem and sisterhood.

From bestselling author Elizabeth Leiba, this workbook is more than just a read—it’s a "do." Drawing on the success of her adult bestseller I Came to Slay, Leiba delivers an interactive experience that mirrors Black girlhood, uplifts voices, and makes confidence tangible through journaling, reflection, and creativity.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Confidence-building activities and affirmations that help girls embrace their magic, love their skin, and speak up with pride.
• Creative prompts and coloring pages designed to make self-love and self-expression fun, engaging, and culturally relevant.
• Tools for handling tough days, dreaming big, and celebrating every win—plus lessons from inspiring Black heroines.

If you liked Big, Bold, and Beautiful, The Ultimate Self-Esteem Workbook for Teen Girls, or I Am Confident, Brave & Beautiful, then you’ll love Slay All Day.

Winner of The Best of the Bunch from 1998 award by the Association of Jewish Libraries

A 1999 Top 10 Religion Book for Youth by Booklist

Nondenominational, Nonsectarian, Endorsed by Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish Religious Leaders

"In the beginning, God created the heaven and the earth...But something was missing..."

Before creating humans, God said, “Let us make humans in Our image, after Our likeness.” In this playful new twist to the Genesis story, God asks all of nature to offer gifts to humankind―with the promise that the humans would care for creation in return.

Then, woman and man were formed from the dust of the earth, in the image of God and in the image of all of nature. And it was very good, indeed.

Whether you're large like the whale, small like the ant, lazy like the lizard or busy like the bee, this spirited story with its lively illustrations celebrates the interconnectedness of nature and the harmony of all living things.

Winner of The Best of the Bunch from 1998 award by the Association of Jewish Libraries

A 1999 Top 10 Religion Book for Youth by Booklist

Nondenominational, Nonsectarian, Endorsed by Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish Religious Leaders

"In the beginning, God created the heaven and the earth...But something was missing..."

Before creating humans, God said, “Let us make humans in Our image, after Our likeness.” In this playful new twist to the Genesis story, God asks all of nature to offer gifts to humankind―with the promise that the humans would care for creation in return.

Then, woman and man were formed from the dust of the earth, in the image of God and in the image of all of nature. And it was very good, indeed.

Whether you're large like the whale, small like the ant, lazy like the lizard or busy like the bee, this spirited story with its lively illustrations celebrates the interconnectedness of nature and the harmony of all living things.

Every archeological find adds to our understanding of the world, but sometimes a discovery is made that is so startling and different that it changes the way we view history. Digging Deep showcases the most exciting examples of these lost puzzle pieces and how recent advances in science brought them to light. From the new clues about life in the Stone Age gleaned from Ötzi the Ice Man, to new opinions about King Richard III’s villainous reputation deduced from the discovery of his long-lost tomb, Digging Deep is full of fascinating examples of how modern science has disrupted the status quo.

Sidebars and illustrations with easy-to-follow explanations of radio-carbon dating, DNA, and other scientific topics provide further reading to satisfy readers with an interest in STEM.

In many countries around the world, universal access to education is a seemingly unattainable dream; however, determined individuals with vision and drive have made this dream come true for many. 

This book highlights people such as Okello, a former child soldier in Uganda, who founded a school for children like himself whose education was derailed by war; Julia Bolton Holloway who realized that the only effective way to educate Roma children was to teach literacy to their parents at the same time; Shannen Koostachin, a passionate 13-year-old whose fight for the right of First Nations children to have proper schools endured even after her untimely death. These uplifting stories of people who were undeterred in their fight to bring education to children will leave young readers with excellent models of how to mobilize support when fighting for social justice.

Uncover everything you never knew about the beautiful game in this full color, illustrated soccer compendium—from the science of a perfect backspin to soccer heroes who changed the sport forever.

Colorful illustrations, fun infographics, and supercool trivia reveal all about the most popular sport in the world. Begin with the game’s startling origins or turn to any short chapter and dive in! You’ll discover historic firsts, trailblazing athletes, and the weirdest soccer records. Read unforgettable stories about players who pushed the boundaries of the game—sometimes by bending the rules—and learn why soccer had to become more welcoming before it could truly bring people together. Packed with charts, timelines, and further reading, Soccerology is a must-have that’s equally fascinating for soccer newbies and diehard fans.

Written by former sports broadcaster and award-winning children’s book author and illustrator Kevin Sylvester, Soccerology is a book about the Beautiful Game like nothing else!

Uncover everything you never knew about the beautiful game in this full color, illustrated soccer compendium—from the science of a perfect backspin to soccer heroes who changed the sport forever.

Colorful illustrations, fun infographics, and supercool trivia reveal all about the most popular sport in the world. Begin with the game’s startling origins or turn to any short chapter and dive in! You’ll discover historic firsts, trailblazing athletes, and the weirdest soccer records. Read unforgettable stories about players who pushed the boundaries of the game—sometimes by bending the rules—and learn why soccer had to become more welcoming before it could truly bring people together. Packed with charts, timelines, and further reading, Soccerology is a must-have that’s equally fascinating for soccer newbies and diehard fans.

Written by former sports broadcaster and award-winning children’s book author and illustrator Kevin Sylvester, Soccerology is a book about the Beautiful Game like nothing else!

Uncover the spine-tingling mysteries and eerie surprises that lurk right under your feet!

In Secrets Underground, history buff Elizabeth MacLeod takes readers deep down, down, down below the earth’s surface, and introduces them to a completely different world—sometimes terrifying, often baffling, and always fascinating.

Discover:
• the Civil War secrets carefully concealed in Organ Cave, West Virginia
• the top-secret equipment that lies deep below Grand Central Terminal in New York City
• the network of tunnels in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, that once hid victims of persecution—and illegal liquor transported by notorious Chicago gangsters
• how the Aztec city TenochtitlÁn, the largest and most powerful city of its time in what is now North America, nearly disappeared without a trace
• the abandoned ships buried beneath San Francisco that reveal the city’s history as a top destination for fortune seekers during the Gold Rush
• the nuclear shelter the U.S. government kept hidden for decades underneath an exclusive resort in West Virginia called The Greenbrier.

Guiding readers through these fascinating places, MacLeod reveals their long-kept secrets and deftly explains how these lost and hidden subterranean passages, spaces, and caves answer decades-old puzzles, help us understand our own past, and lead us to discover what life was really like in eras gone by.

Immersive non-fiction with STEM and social justice themes that proves that the future of the environment is in our hands–and helps pave the way forward.

Evolution isn’t just a thing of the past. It is happening right now, in every species across the world–and our influence on the future of the plants and animals around us is much bigger than we might think. A closer look at the science behind evolution shows how human behaviors like hunting, farming, and urban development have contributed to major physical changes in everything from rhinos to pigs to lizards. And these changes impact us in turn–triggering environmental shifts and contributing to climate change. The good news is there’s hope: by learning to see how everything is connected, we can weigh the consequences of our choices and help shape a world that works for plants, animals, and humans alike.

Making connections across anthropology, biology, and ecology, award-winning author Yolanda Ridge takes an intersectional approach to a challenging topic–examining the factors that influence human behavior while looking forward to explain the changes we can make and the ethics of those choices. Profiles of young activists and innovators highlight the ways readers can contribute to restoring ecological balance, while vibrant illustrations by Dane Thibeault evoke the energy and beauty of the natural world we are working to preserve.

To be published on what will be the 80th anniversary of the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, survivor Setsuko Thurlow shares her memories of that horrific event and her resulting lifelong commitment to activism to ban nuclear arms.

When Setsuko Thurlow was thirteen, she witnessed one of history’s most horrific events. She experienced—and survived—the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945. Since then, she has worked tirelessly to educate people about the catastrophe and to ensure that it never happens again. As a leading member of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), she gave the acceptance speech when the organization won the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize.

Never Silent recounts Setsuko’s earliest memories of her happy life in Hiroshima, followed by the devastating firsthand impact she witnesses after the dropping of the atomic bomb, and finally traces the steps she takes to rebuild a life in the aftermath of her experiences. With informational text scattered throughout the book to give historical context for the places and events, readers are given a full and profoundly affecting picture of what it was like after the bomb dropped, the struggle to return to normalcy, and the plea for activism to ban nuclear weapons.

Creatures sprint, slither, and soar in this STEM-driven dive into the extraordinary, everyday ways animals move!

A squid jets through the ocean like a rocket. A cheetah races after a zig-zagging gazelle. A fishing spider walks on water with its eight hairy legs. All animals must move. Whether on the hunt for something to eat, on the run from being eaten, or in search of a mate or a safe place to live, their lives depend on marvelous motion.

In this fascinating introduction to biomechanics, seasoned non-fiction writer Galadriel Watson draws on biology, physics, and other sciences to show readers the incredible ways a variety of creatures move to meet their everyday needs—and overcome the physical forces working against them. An accessible, lively style and dynamic design will keep readers engaged, while Samantha Dixon’s energetic illustrations and mechanical diagrams reinforce STEM concepts on each spread. 

A fascinating look at the ingenious engineering and incredible anatomical design of insects, and how they are inspiring scientists to create a more sustainable world.

Insects are the tiny superheroes of the natural world: from the way they can camouflage themselves to their amazing teamwork, their incredible superpowers have been inspiring scientists for generations. And the more we discover about insect behavior—how they use energy, navigate, adapt, and more—the more they can teach us about how to live. 

Beautifully designed with full-color illustration throughout and packed with STEM content, Built Like a Bug invites readers to look beyond what they think they know about the teeny tiny creepy crawlers all around us. Could we one day adapt to avoid harmful foods like cockroaches? Will needles mimicking mosquitoes hurt less? How could drones modeled after dragonfly wings help prevent environmental disasters? What can termites teach us about how to stay cool in an increasingly warming world? Across eight chapters featuring sidebars, accessible language, and multiple examples from the insect world, science educator Anjali Joshi’s exploration of the amazing inventions borne from studying bug behavior will enthrall insect enthusiasts and insectophobes alike.