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The Book of Candles: Eight Poems for Hanukkah
by Laurel Snyder
From Sydney Taylor Award winner and National Jewish Book Award honoree Laurel Snyder comes a warm, reverential, surprising, and fresh story of one very special Hanukkah.
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I Can Be a Script Writer
by Meeg Pincus
Are you ready to bring your story to the big screen? Readers are welcomed into the world of scriptwriting as they connect their growing writing skills with the work professionals out in the world do. In this series by award-winning author Meeg Pincus, young writers can learn what it takes to write like a professional. From scriptwriter to book author, students get a sneak peek at what their future may hold and the skills they can practice today to get them there.
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Welcome to Our Playground: A Celebration of Games Children Play Everywhere
by Moira Butterfield
Find out how children play all around the world in this beautifully illustrated follow-up to Welcome to Our Table!From basketball to board games, clapping games to climbing frames, duck duck goose to doll houses, there are so many ways to play and have fun around the world. In this fascinating book, children can learn all about the different games, toys, and playtimes around the world, as well as the playgrounds, fields, and beaches children play in, and the many different words they use when they play.
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Bigfoot Goes to the Chocolate Factory
by Mari Bolte
Bigfoot loves chocolate. Where better to get some than a chocolate factory? He takes a dump truck of cacao pods into the factory, explores the mixing, melting, and molding of the chocolate, and even tries to run the factory himself! A fiction story, narrated by the friendliest Bigfoot around, sprinkled with nonfiction nuggets grabs the attention of fiction and nonfiction readers alike. For additional fun, play the scavenger hunt for hidden items in each title. Back matter includes discussion questions and writing prompts.
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Escape from the Howling Hunters
by Julie K. Lundgren
Arrooooo! The sound of a howl echoes through the skies. It is an alpha wolf calling its pack. They are on the scent of a moose. Can the moose get the better of the pack of wolves? Readers will get a thrill from this vibrant, nonfiction series designed to look like a set of graphic novels. Each book centers around the chase between a predator and its prey. Text and photos show the amazing adaptations of both animals in each book. Readers will be amazed as the seemingly defenseless prey animal uses incredible methods to get out alive!
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Rescued by a Whale
by Joyce Markovics
Four true stories of whales coming to the rescue of humans.
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Pigeons
by Madison Parker
Have you ever seen a plump, small-billed bird that likes to live in big groups in city settings? It might be a pigeon! This book introduces readers to the fascinating pigeon. Readers will learn about this feathered friend's features, including its appearance, adaptations, and behaviors. Simple text makes this early elementary book accessible to beginning readers. Readers will get an up-close look at pigeons, and the chance to recognize them in their own backyard!
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Axolotls
by Chris Bowman
Did you know axolotls are named after an Aztec god? This title introduces readers to axolotls through leveled text and vibrant photographs. As they read, students will encounter features that highlight axolotls' habitat, range, physical traits, diet, life stages, and more. This title is a great introduction to the world of these amazing amphibians!
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Animal Discoveries
by Tamra B. Orr
Imagine a worm that spits glue, a rat with vampire teeth, and a frog you can see through. These are just some of the amazing animals that were recently discovered by scientists.
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Keeping in Touch
by Anne O'Daly
Animals use all kinds of clever ways to keep in touch, attract a mate, or warn off enemies. Many communicate with sound. Others use flashing lights, smells, or chemicals. From whales, who sing for a mate, to a peacock's shimmering tail, meet the animal kingdom's smartest communicators.
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Triceratops vs. Edmontosaurus: Prehistoric Showdown
by Tom Jackson
The triceratops was a massive monster with three sharp horns on its face. The Edmontosaurus was even larger, and with its speed and thick skin, it couldn't be pushed around easily. Neither the triceratops nor the Edmontosaurus ate meat. But in the fight to survive on scarce resources, these herbivores may have been compelled to fight. Who would win?
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Dinosaur Fact Frenzy!
by Mathew J. Wedel
Dinosaur lovers will devour this collection of captivating images and browsable facts all about dinosaurs!
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Spectacular Solar Storms
by Scott Wilken
Spectacular Solar Storms helps kids learn what happens when the sun releases an extra burst of energy. Solar flares, coronal mass ejections, auroras, and more are explored. What do they look like? How do they affect people? Easy-to-read text and fascinating photographs help young readers explore this interesting topic. Ends with an activity to draw an aurora! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Big Boy 4014 and the Steam Team: The World's Largest Steam Engine Roars Back to Life!
by Marsha Diane Arnold
In the 1940s, they thundered across the United States, 25 600-ton steam locomotives called Big Boys. These mammoth engines were built to pull trains transporting soldiers and freight, supporting the war effort. When less-expensive diesel-electric engines became popular, Big Boys were pulled from service, either scrapped or sent to museums as exhibits. Big Boy 4014 pulled her last train in 1959. She spent most of her retirement at an outdoor train museum. People came from around the world to visit, marveling at her size. But in 2013, a different group of visitors came to see her. May 9, 2019, would be the Golden Spike Celebration, the 150th anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad. Could Big Boy 4014 be restored in time for the celebration?
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First Ride on a School Bus with Tamir
by Whitney Sanderson
It's fun to ride the school bus! Join Tamir, Rosita, and their friends from Sesame Street as they learn all about riding the bus to and from school.
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Kindness: The Story of Fred Rogers
by Ib Larsen
Explores the value of kindness through the lens of Fred Rogers. A children's television host who led Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, Fred Rogers exemplified kindness through his treatment of others, his care for his viewers, and the values he highlighted on his show. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, critical thinking questions, Fast Facts, an activity for further learning, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
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Jenna Ortega
by Rachel Rose
From acting on Disney to earning the title of scream queen, Jenna Ortega is building her own path to success. She started working when she was young, landing her first big role by age 14. As she grew older, she wanted to take on more series parts to showcase her range of talents. Soon, she landed a role in the horror movie Scream, and a lead role in the hit Netflix show Wednesday. But that's just the start for this young star! Along the way, Jenna has used her platform to speak out in support of those living with AIDS and for the importance of mental health. And she is determined to accomplish even more in her life! Learn all about Jenna's journey as an actor, activist, and more. A back matter timeline highlights the superstar's major accomplishments to recap an amazing life.
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Ariana Grande
by Suzane Nguyen
Engaging images accompany information about Ariana Grande. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7.
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What Do We Know About Spontaneous Human Combustion?
by Steve Kort
Can a person catch on fire without any reasonable explanation? Find out all we know about spontaneous human combustion in this exciting new book! A fire that burns without an obvious source of ignition isn't possible...right? In What Do We Know About Spontaneous Human Combustion?, curious young readers will explore all we know about this odd phenomenon, its history, and suggested theories and explanations. Can spontaneous human combustion be caused by something called ball lightning? Or can it be explained by something called the wick effect? From the infamous spontaneous combustion of Madame Nicole Millet in 1725 to the most recent case of spontaneous human combustion in 2020 in Estonia, scientists continue to search for a logical explanation. Ignite your curiosity with this exciting new book that covers the history, the science, and the mystery of SHC!
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National Geographic Kids Why? Dinosaurs: 99+ Awesome Answers for Curious Kids
by National Geographic Kids
If you have a question about dinosaurs, this book has the answer! Based on our wildly popular gift book, Why? Over 1,111 Answers to Everything, this question-and-answer series takes expert-approved content our readers love and reimagines it in a snackable, pithy, and engaging format. The third book in the series features Q&As all about dinosaurs.
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What Do We Know about the Nazca Lines?
by Ben Hubbard
How did the mysterious images high in the Nazca Desert in Peru come to be? Find out the truth about these ancient figures in the soil that can only be fully seen from high above the Nazca plain.
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What Do We Know about the Lost Colony of Roanoke?
by Emma Carlson Berne
In 1585, Sir Walter Raleigh attempted to found the very first permanent English settlement in the Americas. The initial settlement--called the Lane colony--failed due to extremely low supplies and a hostile relationship with the Native American people who were already living on the land. Despite this miserable first attempt, Raleigh decided to establish another settlement. Over one hundred people agreed to join this new colony on Roanoke Island, just off the coast of what is now North Carolina. The colony's governor, John White, chose to return to England to get more supplies but found himself stuck there for three years due to an unexpected war. When he arrived back at Roanoke, the entire colony had vanished.
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