"Mama..." said the little cat from their spot by the window. "How big is the world?" A curious kitten wants to know everything: How deep is it? Who does it belong to? How far are the stars? Patiently Mama cat encourages her kitten to explore and wonder, until they discover that the world is bigger than they could imagine and that it belongs to ......
A biography of the life and work of groundbreaking developmental psychologist Carol Gilligan, intended for high school age readers, part of the APA's Extraordinary Women in Psychology Series. Carol Gilligan has devoted her life to discovering, uncovering, and recovering voices belonging to girls and women, as well as boys and men. Through her ......
Living in a Noisy, Smelly, Tasty, Slimy, Tipsy, Colorful World
The Sensational Animal Senses explores the world of senses and perception in both human and non-human animals. Readers will delight in the wonders of our six senses-vision, hearing, touch, taste, smell, and balance, plus exotic senses that some non-human animals have like heat vision, magnetic senses, and bioelectricity. Have you ever wondered ......
The Science of Perception, Misinformation, and Disinformation
Written for pre-teens and young teens in lively text accompanied by fun facts, True or False? The Science of Perception, Misinformation, and Disinformation explores what psychology tells us about development and persistence of false perceptions and beliefs and the difficulty of correcting them, plus ways to debunk misinformation and think ......
The Best of the Best in Everything from Sports to Science
Who is the Greatest Of All Time-the G.O.A.T.? This is the question debated constantly between fans for any number of categories. Who is the greatest basketball player of all time? The greatest band? Video game? Sci-fi movie? In The Great G.O.A.T. Debate: The Best of the Best in Everything from Sports to Science, award-winning young adult author ......
How I wonder what you are... let's explore beyond our star! Everyday, the sun sets and the sky grows dark. Twinkling stars start to shine, and we watch the moon as it changes phases throughout the month. But the sky we see each night is only a small piece of our huge universe. What else is out there in the nighttime sky? Twinkle, Twinkle, ......
My First Emergency on a Winter’s Night is about a house fire. Read along to find out what happens when Fireman Rooey and his crew come to help! Learn the importance of having a fire safety plan and to practise your fire drill with your family.
My First Emergency on the Ferry is about a young boy who has trouble breathing and his dad calls the ambulance. Read along to find out what happens when Ambo Kookie comes to help!
My First Emergency in the Neighbourhood is about a thief who breaks into a family home. Read along to find out how Police Officer Emy and Police Dog Wolfie come to help and keep the neighbourhood safe!
The History, Science, and Fun behind Sports Teams' Names
This interactive book compels both reluctant and sports-crazed readers to its pages by examining how various teams from a range of sports received their names. Teen and pre-teen readers will gain knowledge of history, science, literature, math, and a slew of other subjects through the lens of notable sports teams.
How to Handle Stress for Middle School Success: Kid Confident Book #3 defines stress and anxiety, and explains how it manifests physiologically and cognitively. Readers will learn about the mind-body connection and how to keep balance and copy with stress through rest, nutrition, exercise, and relaxation.
Kid Confident (Book #4): How to Navigate Middle School shows readers how to handle the increasing academic demands of middle school, organizational skills and time management, how to be self-determined, have grit, and a sense of agency. It includes tips and strategies for managing learning differences and attentional challenges will be included.
Jeanne Manford-Ally, Activist, and Co-Founder of PFLAG
The Mother of a Movement is a true story of parental support and unconditional love. It tells the story of Jeanne Manford, the co-founder of PFLAG. When her son Morty was beaten by New York City officials for handing out pro-gay leaflets, Manford wrote a powerful letter to the New York Post to complain about how Morty was treated. In the letter ......
Do you know what "social power" is? HINT: You experience every day, you share it with your friends and classmates, and when it is balanced and equal, you feel AWESOME. But when it's unequal or out of whack, you feel All. That. Drama... right? This book gives you a real look at the social life of middle graders and offers expert ways to deal ......
In 1969 Bernice Sandler was finishing her doctorate in Education at the University of Maryland, teaching part-time at the university, and trying to secure a full-time position. Despite her excellent credentials, it became clear she wasn't even being considered. But why? she wondered. "Let's face it," a male colleague said, "you come on too ......
A book for kids about the brain. This book will help children discover more about the brain - how it works, what it needs, and how to love it big so it loves them bigger.
In this age of social media, where so many friendships exist almost solely online, this book explores the greater meaning of friendship as an enduring and emotionally important area of life. It is a valuable resource for teenagers who are struggling to make friends, are in a toxic friendship, or just want to build more meaningful relationships.
Medical Technicians: A Practical Career Guide covers the steps you need to take have a career in this field and includes interviews with professionals currently working in this field.
She's another Eleanor Roosevelt. You've got to meet her." - Sam From This evocative biography, written in verse coupled with sidebars and historical photographs, tells the story of Evelyn Hooker, the extraordinary woman behind the research, advocacy, and allyship that led to the removal of the "Homosexuality" diagnosis from the Diagnostic and ......
The Best of the Best in Everything from Sports to Science
This book will expand the horizons of teen and pre-teen readers in an exciting and engaging way, by debating the Greatest of All Time in a variety of categories. Topics include the greatest athlete of all time, greatest band, greatest inventor, greatest scientist, greatest writer, greatest sci-fi franchise, and more.
Childcare Professionals: A Practical Career Guide covers the steps you need to take have a career in this field and includes interviews with professionals currently working in this field.
Australia is infamous for its dangerous animals. With more deadly snakes than any other country worldwide, it isn’t surprising. Though sharks, spiders, and snakes get the majority of bad press, it is actually an awesome array of predators and venomous critters that have earned Australia its fearsome reputation. Australias Most Dangerous is a ......
Dive into the world of Australian sharks - from the enormous whale shark and the sharp-toothed great white, to the lesser-known Port Jackson shark and tassled wobbegong. Get ready to dive in!
