When a pesky tumbleweed drops in for lunch one day, hilarity ensues. In this zany retelling of the popular folk tune "The Cat Came Back," what starts as a small problem grows into a giant conundrum when one tumbleweed turns into ten, then twenty, then thousands. Granny and her two grandchildren do their best to rid their farm of the scratchy ......
This book for young readers follows Meir's career as a marine biologist, physiologist, and astronaut. Filled with stunning photography from earth and beyond, it is an inspiration for girls (and boys) enthralled by science and exploration.
Tiny Tern's extraordinary journey begins! Arctic terns make the longest migration of any species. Every year, they fly from the northern Arctic to the southern Antarctic--and back--spending most of the year in flight. As the days grow shorter and colder, Tiny Tern and his flock prepare to leave the Arctic and begin their journey towards ......
A secret superhero lies beneath Yellowstone National Park... In a wonder-filled trip through an iconic destination, discover the spectacular powers of the supervolcano hidden below the ground. WHOOSH! SIZZLE! BLORP! Visit the volcano's exploding geysers, boiling mud pots, and much more. But what does a hero do best? Help others! The ......
Halima can't decide who to dress up as for her friend's birthday party. Should she be a princess like Elsa, or a sort-of superhero like Pippi Longstocking? "You can't be either," her friends tell her, "because you don't look like them." Halima decides she doesn't want to go to the party any more. What's the point if she can't be one of her ......
"All that is within me cries out to go back to my home on The Hudson River," President Franklin Roosevelt once declared. For it was at his home in Hyde Park, New York that FDR could indulge in his favorite avocation-"tree farmer." This book introduces children to FDR's love of nature through a lifetime in which he oversaw the planting of over a ......
Are There Aliens in Allagash? Roberta is convinced she and her best friend Marilee can win the State Science Fair if only they can find an amazing project to showcase. And they've got the whole summer to work on it. But in order to win they'll need to defeat their chief competitor, "The Four Hs of the Apocalypse": Henry Horton Harris Helmsby. ......
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 ......
Esma is excited to be visiting family in Morocco for the summer. She cant wait to explore the souk -- a giant market full of incredible acrobats, delicious-smelling spices, and cheeky monkeys. But while Esma is being charmed by swaying snakes, she loses track of Mama and Auntie Fatima. Esma is lost! With the help of the souks lively ......
Halima can't decide who to dress up as for her friend's birthday party. Should she be a princess like Elsa, or a sort-of superhero like Pippi Longstocking? "You can't be either," her friends tell her, "because you don't look like them." Halima decides she doesn't want to go to the party any more. What's the point if she can't be one of her ......
Will Matthew Flinders find fame and fortune? This intrepid explorer circumnavigated and charted the coast of Australia between 1802 - 1803 accompanied by his mischievous but faithful cat, Trim. Faced with a leaking ship, stormy seas, sickness and an unknown land, Matthew and Trim overcome every obstacle until they are shipwrecked on the Great ......
ISBN-13: 9781922678263
(Paperback)
Publisher: LITTLE STEPS Imprint: LITTLE STEPS PUBLISHING
Cats have a lot to say! They curl their tails when they're curious and crouch low when they're ready to play. Sometimes they like to be left alone, other times they want lots of cuddles! In this bilingual (English/Spanish) edition of How Cats Say I Love You, visit homes from around the world to meet silly, sassy cats and their human pals. As each ......
A powerful story of hope about a woman who fought against all odds to become the first Indian American female astronaut. Kalpana Chawla set her sights on flight from an early age. She was told "no" many times in life: No, girls don't study aerospace. No, women don't become astronauts. No, you won't succeed in the United States. But Kalpana ......
What 35 Trailblazing Women Wish They'd Known as Girls
From Emmy award-winning journalist Elisa Boxer comes an inspiring YA anthology of 35 trailblazing women from all walks of life, detailing their struggles and achievements and featuring a personal message from each woman written just for this book, telling their younger selves what they wish they had known growing up.
It's Christmas Eve in Maine, and Miss Moody and her boarders Millie and Emery - as well as her pup Smittens - are all tucked into bed, when out in the barnyard there arises such a clatter...!
An inspiring and eye-opening look at the unsung women of the Civil Rights Movement. The impact on the Civil Rights Movement of Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Thurgood Marshall, and other men are rightfully told with reverence in history books; yet, for decades the women toiling both in the forefront and behind the scenes have been ......
An inspiring introduction for young people to some of Scotland's most amazing women -- from authors to athletes, scientists to singers, queens to campaigners. Discover their empowering life stories alongside vibrant illustrations.