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Colleen Ann Felicity Venable has had many odd jobs-receptionist, book designer, bat hospital worker, lumberjack, secret Twitter ghostwriter for a very famous comedian, accidental creator of national holidays (National Pancake Day)-but she had her big break when she published Kiss Number 8, the first graphic novel written by a woman to ever be nominated for the National Book Award. She went on to win a pile of accolades and her most recent series, Katie the Catsitter, debuted at #7 on the bestseller list and has been nominated for fourteen state awards and counting.

Her other books include the humor/inspiration book The Swayze Year: You're Not Old You're Just Getting Started (co-created with Meghan Daly and illustrated by Tara O'Connor); picture books The Oboe Goes Boom Boom Boom (illustrated by Lian Cho) which won a School Library Journal Best Book award and Mervin the Sloth Is About to Do The Best Thing in the World (illustrated by Ruth Chan); and her graphic novel series Guinea Pig, Pet Shop Private Eye (illustrated by Stephanie Yue) which nominated for an Eisner for Best Publication for Kids and awarded "Best Book" recognition from Kirkus Reviews, NYPL, Bank Street, and the Junior Library Guild.

Colleen was named a Publisher's Weekly StarWatch Top 5 Finalist and now works as a full-time writer splitting her time between North Adams, MA and Brooklyn, NY.

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Katherine Applegate has written many books for young readers, including THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN, winner of the 2013 Newbery Medal.

Katherine's picture books include THE BUFFALO STORM, illustrated by Jan Ormerod (Clarion Books); THE REMARKABLE TRUE STORY OF IVAN, THE SHOPPING MALL GORILLA, illustrated by G. Brian Karas (Clarion Books); and SOMETIMES YOU FLY, illustrated by Jennifer Black Reinhardt (Clarion Books).

She's written two early chapter series for young readers: ROSCOE RILEY RULES, a seven-book series illustrated by Brian Biggs (HarperCollins); and DOGGO AND PUPPER, a three-book series illustrated by Charlie Alder (Feiwel & Friends).

Books for middle-grade readers include HOME OF THE BRAVE (Feiwel & Friends); THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN, illustrated by Patricia Castelao (HarperCollins); THE ONE AND ONLY BOB, illustrated by Patricia Castelao (HarperCollins); the ENDLING trilogy (HarperCollins); CRENSHAW (Feiwel & Friends); WISHTREE (Feiwel & Friends); and WILLODEEN (Feiwel & Friends).

With her husband, Michael Grant, Katherine co-wrote ANIMORPHS, a long-running series that has sold over 35 million books worldwide. They also wrote two other series, REMNANTS and EVERWORLD, and a young adult novel, EVE AND ADAM (Feiwel & Friends.)

Katherine's work has been translated into dozens of languages, and her books have won accolades including the Christopher Medal, the Golden Kite Award, the Bank Street Josette Frank Award, the California Book Award Gold Medal, the Crystal Kite Award, the Green Earth Book Honor Award, the Charlotte Zolotow Honor Award, and the E.B. White Read Aloud Award. Many of her works have appeared on state master lists, Best of the Year lists, and Publishers Weekly, USA Today, and New York Times bestseller lists.

THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN was made into a Disney movie starring Brian Cranston, Sam Rockwell, and Angelina Jolie.

Katherine lives in California, with her family and assorted pets. She is represented by Elena Giovinazzo at Pippin Properties, Inc.

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Winner of the Newbery Medal and a #1 New York Times bestseller! This stirring and unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendships. Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, this illustrated novel is to...

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Gerald tells Piggie the long, crazy story about breaking his trunk. Will Piggie end up with a long, crazy story of her own? will have readers breaking into laughter left and right!
Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.

Once again, Mo Willems creates another hilarious escapade starring the Geisel Award-winning duo. Vetted by an early-learning specialist,

Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.

Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.

Gerald and Piggie are best friends.

In I Broke My Trunk! I Broke My Trunk!

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I Broke My Trunk!-An Elephant and Piggie Book

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ON THE PATH AND GIVING BACK!

It's the Holidays and Marc and his friends are ready to celebrate! But more importantly, they've decided to give back to those in need. While searching through his house for things he can donate to the local Holiday donation drive, Marc comes across his treasured collection of letters from his Navy SEAL Uncle Jake.

Each letter contains a story from Uncle Jake's childhood that teaches a valuable lesson, shows how to overcome life's challenges, face one's fears-or all of the above!

Marc realizes these letters can do more than just help him-they could help kids everywhere! Not only does he donate copies of them to the donation drive, he's sharing them with YOU to help you become smarter, stronger, healthier and better! To stay on The Path and be the best Warrior Kid you can be!

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Way of the Warrior Kid 5: Letters From Uncle Jake

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The third installment in the national best-selling, coming-of-age series by retired Navy SEAL and New York Times #1 best-selling author, Jocko Willink!

Being a kid today isn't easy! Way of the Warrior Kid gives children the tools to overcome life's challenges with a fun and inspiring story any child can relate to!

HELPS KIDS become stronger, smarter, faster, and healthier to pursue positive solutions to the challenges they face to be the best they can be at school, at home, and wherever their interests take them the value of exercise, studying, eating healthy, saving their money and being a role model for others
MOTIVATES KIDS INSPIRES KIDS
TEACHES KIDS
POSITIVE MESSAGE inspired by the lessons author Jocko Willink learned during his 20 years in the Navy SEALS

The Way of the Warrior Kid series follows the summertime adventures of Marc, a young boy that faces the same tough challenges every kid faces: bullies, difficulty at school, insecurities, fears and more. Luckily, while every summer (and every book in the series) brings Marc new challenges, it also brings visits from Marc's Navy SEAL uncle Jake. And Jake just might be able to teach Marc how turn his problems into opportunities.

Way of the Warrior Kid 3: Where there's a Will...

Marc shouldn't have a single complaint as he finishes seventh grade. He's done really well in his classes, his friends Kenny and Nathan have joined him at jiu-jitsu, and most important, he's been staying on the Warrior Kid path. There's just one problem and that problem is named Danny Rhinehart.

It seems like every thing Marc does, Danny does better. Danny runs faster, can do more pull-ups, has jiu-jitsu moves that Marc can't solve, and is even awesome in school. On top of all that, Danny is too nice--he smiles at everything and it drives Marc CRAZY. Marc doesn't know what to do.

Luckily, there is some good news: Marc's Navy SEAL Uncle Jake is back to visit for the summer. Maybe Uncle Jake can help Marc learn to handle a kid like Danny--a kid who is good at everything!

But it won t be easy. Marc will have to work hard, train hard, and learn to deal with a brand new kind of problem: his own ego. It's going to be a tough summer, but where there's a will, there's a way...

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Way of the Warrior Kid 3: Where there's a Will... #1 Self Empowerment Book for Kids!

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Way of the Warrior Kid 3: Where there's a Will... #1 Self Empowerment Book for Kids! [Jocko Willink, Jon Bozak, Jon Bozak] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Way of the Warrior Kid 3: Where there's a Will... #1 Self Empowerment Book for Kids!

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A #1 New York Times bestseller and a #1 Indie bestseller!

"Good dog Bob. Great to have a best friend."-Danny DeVito

Return to the unforgettable world of the Newbery Medal-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling novel The One and Only Ivan in this incredible sequel, starring Ivan's friend Bob! Catch up with these beloved friends before you see the star-studded film adaptation of The One and Only Ivan , now available on Disney+!

Bob sets out on a dangerous journey in search of his long-lost sister with the help of his two best friends, Ivan and Ruby. As a hurricane approaches and time is running out, Bob finds courage he never knew he had and learns the true meaning of friendship and family.

Bob, Ivan, and Ruby have touched the hearts of millions of readers, and their story isn't over yet. Catch up with these beloved friends before the star-studded film adaptation of The One and Only Ivan hits theaters in August 2020!

One and Only Bob is an instant #1 New York Times bestseller, embraced by new and old fans of Katherine Applegate's beloved One and Only Ivan. Great for summer reading or anytime! A Today show pick for "25 children's books your kids and teens won't be able to put down this summer!"

In the tradition of timeless stories like Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little , Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create an unforgettable story of friendship, family, and hope.

The One and Only Bob features first-person narrative; author's use of literary devices (personification, imagery); and story elements (plot, character development, perspective).

This acclaimed middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 8, for independent reading, homeschooling, and sharing in the classroom.

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The One and Only Bob [Applegate, Katherine, Castelao, Patricia] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The One and Only Bob

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Hi! My name is Jonathan and I'm an author of children's books.

Some of my books are silly, some of them are sweet, some of them are a mix of both... and many of them have to do with food (I'm making myself hungry right now thinking about it). I grew up LOVING books of all kinds (I still do) and I'm so so happy I can spend my life writing stories that kids of all ages can enjoy.

One of the best parts of reading is finding books that we can enjoy over and over again. I found many through the years, and I'm still discovering new ones. I hope one (or ALL) of my books end up being special for you... or none, if they aren't quite your style...the most important part is finding something YOU love.

So happy searching and happy reading!

WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU AREN'T WRITING?

I'm glad you asked!

- I read

- I play with Hugo (my french bulldog)

- I find ways to cheer people up

- I draw silly things

- I explore new places

- I swing dance

- I watch old movies

- I eat donuts (Yes, please)

- I make movies

- I take pictures

- I go on forest adventures

- I go on bookstore adventures

- I play video games (Anyone want to challenge me?)

- I read ALL THE BOOKS (Uh, of course.)

WHERE DO YOU LIVE?

I live in the wilds of Pennsylvania, but I will be be traveling for events and readings, so if you see me please wave or come say hello!

Thanks for stopping by and have a spectacular book-filled day!

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Tiny T. Rex and the Very Dark Dark: (Read-Aloud Family Books, Dinosaurs Kids Book About Fear of Darkness)

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Tiny T. Rex and the Very Dark Dark: (Read-Aloud Family Books, Dinosaurs Kids Book About Fear of Darkness) [Stutzman, Jonathan, Fleck, Jay] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Tiny T. Rex and the Very Dark Dark: (Read-Aloud Family Books, Dinosaurs Kids Book About Fear of Darkness)

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In the newest picture book in the bestselling Tiny T. Rex series, lovable friends Tiny and Pointy challenge themselves when they enter the school talent show. want to win their school's talent show. And they think they know just how to do it: They will become great magicians, just like their hero, The Amazing Presto. Together they work hard on their act, including the grandest trick of all: to make something disappear. But it isn't easy to become magicians, and just when they've mastered their skills, they face the even greater challenge of performing in front of an audience!, was an immediate bestseller from the moment it was published. All the books in the Tiny T. Rex series have been indie bookstore bestsellers, Amazon top titles, and Amazon best books.

Kids love dinosaurs-and dinosaur books! Tiny T. Rex is a dinosaur kids especially love because he's a tiny dinosaur in a big world-just like them.

With their trademark humor and warmth, beloved duo Tiny and Pointy prove that every problem can be overcome as long as it's met with patience and understanding.

GREAT MESSAGE: Tiny and Pointy persist in pursuing their dream despite obstacles, and despite doubts about being good enough. This is a positive book that will get kids excited about trying new things.

GREAT VALUES: Every Tiny book features Tiny solving common childhood challenges with love, a positive attitude, and friendship.

ENGAGING READ-ALOUD: Funny, charming text and cute, colorful art will make this book a storytime favorite kids will want to read again and again.

Perfect for:

EVERYONE LOVES TINY: The first book about Tiny,
Tiny and his friend Pointy really Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug

Dinosaur-loving kids from babies and toddlers through ages 4-6

Parents, grandparents, teachers, and caregivers seeking funny kids' books

Fans of sweet, warm-hearted family picture books

Baby shower, children's birthday, holiday, or classroom gift

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Amazon.com: Tiny T. Rex and the Grand Ta-Da!: 9781452184883: Stutzman, Jonathan, Fleck, Jay: Books

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The first in the dino book series that introduced readers to the mightiest little T. Rex with the biggest heart of all! -a warm and funny picture book that proves the best hugs come from the biggest hearts. proclaims that "readers will root for bighearted, small-armed Tiny" who never gives up and doesn't allow limitations to get in his way.

Tiny T. Rex has a HUGE problem. His friend Pointy needs cheering up and only a hug will do. But with his short stature and teeny T. Rex arms, is a hug impossible? Not if Tiny has anything to say about it!

HOW DO DINOSAURS: Books about dinosaurs tackle many topics, but this may be the only one that considers how a T. Rex can give a hug! This wonderful children's book is a funny and sweet story about friendship, perseverance, empathy, and kindness that will delight any kid who loves dinosaurs.

PRESCHOOL AND KINGERGARTEN BOOK: Fans of

GREAT READ ALOUD BOOK: Delightful text and adorable illustrations make this dinosaur book one kids will love to hear again and again!
Join this plucky little dinosaur in his very first adventure, Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug Publishers Weekly Dragons Love Tacos, Grumpy Monkey, and Diggersaurs books will enjoy following Tiny on his big adventure. Other books in the series include Tiny T. Rex and the Grand Ta-Da! , Tiny T. Rex and the Very Dark Dark , Tiny T. Rex and the Perfect Valentine , and Tiny T. Rex and the Tricks of Treating

Parents and teachers seeking books that teach lessons about empathy, friendship, and problem-solving

Emerging and reluctant readers

Fans of the Tiny T. Rex series and popular children's books like How to Catch a Dinosaur , Dinosnores , and How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night ?

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Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug [Stutzman, Jonathan, Fleck, Jay] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug

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Young readers will love the irresistibly quirky and funny illustrations of Pig the Pug that are paired with a relatable lesson. For dog and pet lovers everywhere. This 10 book hardcover set
1. Pig the Pug
2. Pig the Winner
3. Pig the Elf
4. Pig the Star
5. Pig the Fibber
6. Pig the Stinker
7. Pig the Tourist
8. Pig the Slob
9. Pig the Monster
10. Pig the Rebel

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Pig the Pug Complete Series Set (10 Books)

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Young readers will love the irresistibly quirky and funny illustrations of Pig the Pug that are paired with a relatable lesson. For dog and pet lovers everywhere. This 10 book hardcover set 1. Pig the Pug 2. Pig the Winner 3. Pig the Elf 4. Pig the Star 5.

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An instant #1 New York Times bestseller! This "timely and compelling" ( Kirkus Reviews ) middle grade novel about courage, hope, and resilience follows an Asian American boy fighting to keep his family together and stand up to racism during the initial outbreak of the coronavirus.

When the coronavirus hits Hong Kong, ten-year-old Knox Wei-Evans's mom makes the last-minute decision to move him and his siblings back to California, where they think they will be safe. Suddenly, Knox has two days to prepare for an international move-and for leaving his dad, who has to stay for work.

At his new school in California, Knox struggles with being the new kid. His classmates think that because he's from Asia, he must have brought over the virus. At home, Mom just got fired and is panicking over the loss of health insurance, and Dad doesn't even know when he'll see them again, since the flights have been cancelled. And everyone struggles with Knox's blurting-things-out problem.

As racism skyrockets during COVID-19, Knox tries to stand up to hate, while finding his place in his new country. Can you belong if you're feared; can you protect if you're new? And how do you keep a family together when you're oceans apart? Sometimes when the world is spinning out of control, the best way to get through it is to embrace our own lovable uniqueness.

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New from Here [Yang, Kelly] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. New from Here

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Characters from the real and fictional worlds cross paths in the New York Times bestselling Story Thieves series-now available as a collectible boxed set! Story Thieves ,

Life is boring when you live in the real world, instead of starring in your own book series. Owen knows that better than anyone, what with the real world's homework and chores.

But everything changes the day Owen sees the impossible happen-his classmate Bethany climbs out of a book in the library. It turns out Bethany's half-fictional so she can jump into any book she wants. AND she can take anyone with her! Including Owen!!!

Jump into this action-packed adventure with all five books in the series! This boxed set includes paperback editions of Stolen Chapters , Secret Origins , Pick the Plot , and Worlds Apart .

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Story Thieves Complete Collection (Boxed Set): Story Thieves; The Stolen Chapters; Secret Origins; Pick the Plot; Worlds Apart

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Story Thieves Complete Collection (Boxed Set): Story Thieves; The Stolen Chapters; Secret Origins; Pick the Plot; Worlds Apart [Riley, James] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Story Thieves Complete Collection (Boxed Set): Story Thieves; The Stolen Chapters; Secret Origins; Pick the Plot; Worlds Apart

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Kayla Miller, the New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of Click , Camp , Act , Clash , and Crunch and co-author of Besties returns with a new Olive story! Olive is less-than-excited to be spending Spring Break stuck with her dad...will she be able to make the most of her trip, or will everything break apart?

Spring Break is full of possibilities...but not for Olive.

This year, Olive is leaving her friends and all of their exciting vacation plans behind to visit her dad at his new apartment in the city.

Goober is thrilled to spend a whole week with their father and has a long list of activities for their time together. Olive, on the other hand, still remembers the hurt of their dad moving halfway across the world. She would rather spend time with her friend Bree or scrolling through her new phone to keep up with everything she's missing back home than catch up with him .

As the week winds on, the normally easygoing Olive finds feelings of loneliness and resentment throwing her out of whack. Is there any hope of salvaging the visit-or will Olive's Spring Break be a Spring Bust ?

The New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Kayla Miller returns with another vibrant and emotional story about the power of second chances and how the fear of missing out can lead to missing out on what's right in front of you.

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Rick Riordan is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, the Kane Chronicles, and the Heroes of Olympus. He is also the author of the multi-award-winning Tres Navarre mystery series for adults.

For fifteen years, Rick taught English and history at public and private middle schools in the San Francisco Bay Area and in Texas. In 2002, Saint Mary's Hall honored him with the school's first Master Teacher Award.

While teaching full time, Riordan began writing mystery novels for grownups. His Tres Navarre series went on to win the top three national awards in the mystery genre - the Edgar, the Anthony and the Shamus. Riordan turned to children's fiction when he started The Lightning Thief as a bedtime story for his oldest son.

Today over 35 million copies of his Percy Jackson, Kane Chronicles, and Heroes of Olympus books are in print in the United States, and rights have been sold into more than 35 countries. Rick is also the author of The 39 Clues: The Maze of Bones, another #1 New York Times bestseller.

Rick Riordan now writes full-time. He lives in Boston with his wife and two sons.

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Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Last Olympian: The Graphic Novel, The (Percy Jackson & the Olympians)

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All year the half-bloods have been preparing for battle against the Titans, knowing the odds of victory are grim. Krono's army is stronger than ever, and with every god and half-blood he recruits, the evil Titan's power only grows. While the Olympians struggle to contain the rampaging monster Typ...

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Rick Riordan is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, the Kane Chronicles, and the Heroes of Olympus. He is also the author of the multi-award-winning Tres Navarre mystery series for adults.

For fifteen years, Rick taught English and history at public and private middle schools in the San Francisco Bay Area and in Texas. In 2002, Saint Mary's Hall honored him with the school's first Master Teacher Award.

While teaching full time, Riordan began writing mystery novels for grownups. His Tres Navarre series went on to win the top three national awards in the mystery genre - the Edgar, the Anthony and the Shamus. Riordan turned to children's fiction when he started The Lightning Thief as a bedtime story for his oldest son.

Today over 35 million copies of his Percy Jackson, Kane Chronicles, and Heroes of Olympus books are in print in the United States, and rights have been sold into more than 35 countries. Rick is also the author of The 39 Clues: The Maze of Bones, another #1 New York Times bestseller.

Rick Riordan now writes full-time. He lives in Boston with his wife and two sons.

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Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Battle of the Labyrinth: The Graphic Novel, The-Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Percy Jackson & the Olympians)

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Amazon.com: Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Battle of the Labyrinth: The Graphic Novel, The-Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Percy Jackson & the Olympians): 9781484786390: Riordan, Rick: Books

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Rick Riordan is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, the Kane Chronicles, and the Heroes of Olympus. He is also the author of the multi-award-winning Tres Navarre mystery series for adults.

For fifteen years, Rick taught English and history at public and private middle schools in the San Francisco Bay Area and in Texas. In 2002, Saint Mary's Hall honored him with the school's first Master Teacher Award.

While teaching full time, Riordan began writing mystery novels for grownups. His Tres Navarre series went on to win the top three national awards in the mystery genre - the Edgar, the Anthony and the Shamus. Riordan turned to children's fiction when he started The Lightning Thief as a bedtime story for his oldest son.

Today over 35 million copies of his Percy Jackson, Kane Chronicles, and Heroes of Olympus books are in print in the United States, and rights have been sold into more than 35 countries. Rick is also the author of The 39 Clues: The Maze of Bones, another #1 New York Times bestseller.

Rick Riordan now writes full-time. He lives in Boston with his wife and two sons.

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The Titan's Curse: The Graphic Novel (Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series, Book 3)

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The Titan's Curse: The Graphic Novel (Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series, Book 3) [Riordan, Rick] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Titan's Curse: The Graphic Novel (Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series, Book 3)

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Rick Riordan is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, the Kane Chronicles, and the Heroes of Olympus. He is also the author of the multi-award-winning Tres Navarre mystery series for adults.

For fifteen years, Rick taught English and history at public and private middle schools in the San Francisco Bay Area and in Texas. In 2002, Saint Mary's Hall honored him with the school's first Master Teacher Award.

While teaching full time, Riordan began writing mystery novels for grownups. His Tres Navarre series went on to win the top three national awards in the mystery genre - the Edgar, the Anthony and the Shamus. Riordan turned to children's fiction when he started The Lightning Thief as a bedtime story for his oldest son.

Today over 35 million copies of his Percy Jackson, Kane Chronicles, and Heroes of Olympus books are in print in the United States, and rights have been sold into more than 35 countries. Rick is also the author of The 39 Clues: The Maze of Bones, another #1 New York Times bestseller.

Rick Riordan now writes full-time. He lives in Boston with his wife and two sons.

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The Sea of Monsters: The Graphic Novel (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 2) (Percy Jackson & the Olympians)

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The Sea of Monsters: The Graphic Novel (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 2) (Percy Jackson & the Olympians) [Riordan, Rick, Venditti, Robert] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Sea of Monsters: The Graphic Novel (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 2) (Percy Jackson & the Olympians)

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Percy Jackson and the Olympians The Lightning Thief The Graphic Novel (paperback) (Percy Jackson & the Olympians)

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Amazon.com: Percy Jackson and the Olympians The Lightning Thief The Graphic Novel (paperback) (Percy Jackson & the Olympians): 9781368100823: Riordan, Rick: Books

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In Book 2 of the series, Enola is back on the case, deciphering clues and developing leads in each of three new mysteries. What she doesn't know is that she, too, is being pursued-by her own brother! Once again, Sherlock Holmes' brilliant, strong-willed younger sister takes center stage in this delightfully drawn graphic novel based on Nancy Springer's bestselling mystery series. The Case of the Peculiar Pink Fan, The Case of the Cryptic Crinoline,

London, 1889. A woman is being held prisoner while she awaits a forced marriage. Another has been kidnapped, and yet another disappears...

As Enola seeks to rescue the three women, her brother embarks on a quest of his own. When Sherlock receives a mysterious package, he knows he'll need Enola's help to decipher its meaning. In the end, the three Holmes siblings will have to work together to answer the question that started it all: What happened to their mother?

Book Two contains three engrossing mysteries: and The Case of Baker Street Station.

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Enola Holmes: The Graphic Novels: The Case of the Peculiar Pink Fan, The Case of the Cryptic Crinoline, and The Case of Baker Street Station (Volume 2)

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Amazon.com: Enola Holmes: The Graphic Novels: The Case of the Peculiar Pink Fan, The Case of the Cryptic Crinoline, and The Case of Baker Street Station (Volume 2): 9781524871352: Blasco, Serena, Gold, Tanya: Books

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FROM THE PLAYGROUND TO THE PREMIER LEAGUE An inspiring, page-turning series perfect for young readers 7 to 13 years old, and for sports fans of all ages.

Born and raised in a small town, Leo K. Doyle has never seen the ocean or stepped foot on a plane. But Leo is a star soccer player with big dreams in life.

Rock-star, Olympic gold, dragon-slaying dreams.

While Leo has a pet lizard named Messi and longs to make the pros one day, he has no idea how to achieve his goal-until a professional scout pays a chance visit to one of Leo's games and extends an invitation to try out for the London Dragons youth squad, known as The Academy.

Leo is stunned. The London Dragons isn't just any old soccer team. It's a world-famous English Premier League team. Soon Leo is off to a whole new country, embarking on the greatest adventure of his life. The downside? Only eleven players can make the team.

Eleven out of two hundred of the very best youth players on the planet.

Along with the grueling competition, Leo must also face a bully intent on torpedoing his summer, a roomie who doesn't know how to have fun, a terrifying camp director, and, most of all, Leo's own lack of formal training and the fear he'll never succeed. By the end of the summer, Leo will become a much better player and forever changed by his experience.

But will he be good enough to make the Academy?

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The Academy (The Academy Series) [Layton, T.Z.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Academy (The Academy Series)

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Nelson wakes up on his birthday to discover that he has gained ninja powers overnight! This funny, heavily-illustrated series from Anh Do is action packed, with an appealingly grounded heart.Nelson's a nerd. Unfit, uncool . . . totally awkward! But when he wakes up on his tenth birthday, he discovers he's a NINJA!THE LAST NINJA ON EARTH!How's he going to SAVE THE WORLD when he can't even get his undies on the right way?

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From astronomy to zoology-500 amazing science facts for kids ages 9 to 12 has it all! This fun facts book for kids includes 500 stupendous science facts that offer hours of learning for ages 9 to 12. Alongside full-color pictures on every page, you'll find weird and wonderful facts about topics like prehistoric life, the deep sea, weather, minerals, the human body, the solar system-and even your own backyard!

Do you love dinosaurs and dolphins, mountains and meteors? The Fascinating Science Book for Kids

In this engaging book of facts for kids, you'll learn things like:

When you're looking for kids science books,

Scientists have evidence that sometimes tiny diamonds fall from the sky on Neptune .

Some bacteria species generate electricity when they breathe and can even power a battery.

The Fascinating Science Book for Kids is the perfect choice for both fun and learning.

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The Fascinating Science Book for Kids: 500 Amazing Facts! (Fascinating Facts)

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The Fascinating Science Book for Kids: 500 Amazing Facts! (Fascinating Facts) [Kurtz MA, Kevin] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Fascinating Science Book for Kids: 500 Amazing Facts! (Fascinating Facts)

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Minecraft + STEM = An unstoppable force for fun and learning! In Unofficial Minecraft STEM Lab for Kids, you'll find a collection of 48 creative, collaborative projects that make learning science, technology, engineering, and math exciting for the whole family. Venture off on six action-packed Quests, each with four unique Labs that pair a hands-on activity with an in-game project. Hands-on activities: In-game projects: who share how their experiences with the game have contributed to their success.. The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids.

Just a few of the exciting things you'll create and learn about:

Craft a laboratory to serve as your in-game headquarters

Carve a crystal ice castle

Construct a working dam

Design and use a custom teleporter

Build an underwater oceanographic field station

Start with a lesson on terminology and gameplay , learn how to document Lab activities with sketchnoting , and meet five leading Minecraft experts Lab for Kids series features a growing list of books that share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics , including art, astronomy, clay, geology, math, and even how to create your own circus-all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list , clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as

The popular finished samples

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Unofficial Minecraft STEM Lab for Kids: Family-Friendly Projects for Exploring Concepts in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (Volume 16) (Lab for Kids, 16)

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Unofficial Minecraft STEM Lab for Kids: Family-Friendly Projects for Exploring Concepts in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (Volume 16) (Lab for Kids, 16) [Miller, John, Scott, Chris Fornell] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers.

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From Book 1: Davy Spencer might be the new kid in school, but that doesn't mean he can't start as the most POPULAR kid.

With the help of his two best friends, Chuck and Annie, Davy throws himself into making viral YouTube videos with hilariously disastrous results. If he can pull this off, then everybody at his new school will know his name before even meeting him.

Davy's YouTube channel has everything - awesome pranks? Check! School lunch reviews? Check! Undercover detention missions? Check! Getting duct taped to the wall? Check - wait, what?

Becoming a rockstar Youtuber isn't easy, but Davy won't give up... no matter how crazy things have to get.
Kid Youtuber is a funny children's book for ages 9-12, middle school students, and adults who never grew up. Marcus Emerson is the author of Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja, The Super Life of Ben Braver, and Recess Warriors.

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Meet Artist Vincent van Gogh!

Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists series combines a delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations that bring to life the works of renowned artists, combining poignant anecdotes with important factual information for readers (Ages 8-9).This book provides an entertaining and humorous introduction to the famous artist, Vincent van Gogh. Full-color reproductions of the actual paintings are enhanced by Venezia's clever illustrations and story line.

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Vincent van Gogh (Revised Edition) (Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists) (Library Edition) (Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists: Previous Editions)

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You'll go noodle crazy with the playful and colorful pasta recipes in Noodlemania! It's filled with hot and cold main dishes, salads, and even desserts! Try Super Stuffed Monster Mouths made with jumbo pasta shells, Rapunzel Pastamade with extra-long spaghetti, Spider Cookies made with crunchy ramen noodles, or Gloppy Green Frog Eye Salad made with acini di pepe. Noodlemania! also teaches basic math skills and includes fun trivia. Which pasta name means "little ears"? What's the world record for the largest meatball ever made? Kids will have fun in the kitchen while sharpening their cooking skills with Noodlemania!

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Noodlemania!: 50 Playful Pasta Recipes [Barlow, Melissa] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Noodlemania!: 50 Playful Pasta Recipes

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Kristy Richardson is the founder of the popular website OnMyKidsPlate.com. She shares fresh and fun recipes for families, kids, and tons of ideas for parents. On her website and channels, you'll find fun sweets and snacks, tasty dinner ideas and lunchbox inspiration. Kristy brings creativity to food that is fast, fun, fresh, and tasty for the whole family.

She currently lives in Prescott, AZ with her husband and 8-year-old daughter. She is originally from Columbus, OH but has moved with her family several times including to Toledo, Atlanta and Montreal, CA. Moving has introduced her to new foods, recipes, people and ideas which also shapes her inspiration for food for children and families.

Previous to founding OnMyKidsPlate.com she worked in education, teaching hands-on in science and natural history museums with children of all ages.

Follow along on social media for more great recipes and ideas on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest @onmykidsplate.

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Kid Chef Bakes for the Holidays: The Kids' Cookbook for Year-Round Celebrations

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Kid Chef Bakes for the Holidays: The Kids' Cookbook for Year-Round Celebrations [Richardson, Kristy] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Kid Chef Bakes for the Holidays: The Kids' Cookbook for Year-Round Celebrations

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From rich curries, to smooth yogurt drinks, the food of India is known for spicy flavor and luxurious texture. This colorful book uses bold, vivid photographs and evocative text to explore the regional cuisines of this large, and diverse. Students will love demonstrating their newfound knowledge, and testing their culinary skills with any of the five, easy-to-follow recipes.

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An Indian Cookbook for Kids (Cooking Around the World)

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From rich curries, to smooth yogurt drinks, the food of India is known for spicy flavor and luxurious texture. This colorful book uses bold, vivid photographs and evocative text to explore the regional cuisines of this large, and diverse. Students will love demonstrating their newfound knowledge,...

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Erin Fletter, a devoted wife and mother, and passionate advocate for the culinary arts, has dedicated her life to food. As co-owner of the internationally acclaimed Barolo Grill in Denver and founder of the celebrated children's cooking school Sticky Fingers Cooking (100,000 kids taught, and counting!), there's scarcely a moment in the day when Erin's not thinking about how people experience food.

More than a dozen years ago, Erin established Sticky Fingers Cooking with one main goal: to share the joy of cooking with children. As an author, she brings together her culinary expertise and contagious enthusiasm to create engaging and informative cookbooks that captivate readers of all ages. Whether she's sharing tasty kid-friendly recipes, practical cooking tips, or super silly food jokes, Erin's approach to teaching is always infused with a healthy dose of fun!

Erin lives in Denver with her dashing husband and two of their amazing daughters (amazing daughter #1 is already off cooking up her own adventures!)

Visit Sticky Fingers Cooking (stickyfingerscooking.com) to find more inspiring recipes and interactive cooking classes for your young chef! (stickyfingerscookingfranchise.com)

facebook.com/StickyFingersCooking/

instagram.com/stickyfingerscooking/

tiktok.com/@stickyfingers_cooking?lang=en

pinterest.com/stickyfingerscooking/

youtube.com/channel/UC7eHBg7oDKChxsn4DC-69QA/videos

twitter.com/StickyFingersCO

https://www.erinfletter.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-fletter-74b24454/

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Kid Smoothies: A Healthy Kids' Cookbook: Smoothie Recipes Kids Will Love to Make

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Celebrity Chef Gaby Melian brings you into her kitchen to teach the best recipes she's learned from all over Latin America. From desayuno (breakfast) to cena (dinner), merienda (snacks) to postre (dessert), your young chef will be a pro in no time.

¡En sus marcas, listos... fuera! Ready, set, cook!

Have you ever tried empanadas? Made cheesy arepas for your family? Or shared homemade, sprinkle-covered chocolate brigadeiros with your friends? Travel the world of Latin America with 70 recipes developed and written by Gaby Melian-all kid-tested and kid-approved by America's Test Kitchen Kids' panel of over 15,000 at-home kid recipe testers. A Spanish glossary, fun personal stories, and a peek into Gaby's own kitchen make this book a delicious win for all young chefs and their families! Kids can cook from breakfast to dessert with recipes such as:

Arepas con Queso: These Colombian-style round corn cakes are cooked on the stovetop, then stuffed with gouda cheese that melts and gets gooey after a few minutes in the oven.

Ensalada de Frutas: This fruit salad is the solution to hot summer days. Add orange juice, water, and ice to the fruit, stir gently to combine, and serve with plenty of juice spooned on top of each serving-the juicier the better!

Panqueques con Dulce de Leche: A distant cousin to French crepes, these panqueques are just as delicious, and a bit more forgiving-make them as thick or as thin as you like, with a lot of browning. After cooking, they're filled with luscious, sweet dulce de leche.

Empanadas de Pollo: Empanadas are a delicious labor of love. To make them simpler to prepare, this version uses store-bought hojaldradas-style empanada dough rounds and rotisserie chicken.

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Gaby's Latin American Kitchen: 70 Kid-Tested and Kid-Approved Recipes for Young Chefs

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Gaby's Latin American Kitchen: 70 Kid-Tested and Kid-Approved Recipes for Young Chefs [Melian, Gaby] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Gaby's Latin American Kitchen: 70 Kid-Tested and Kid-Approved Recipes for Young Chefs

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Japanese Kids Cookbook: A Dedicated Selection of Japanese Recipes for Kids

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Japanese Kids Cookbook: A Dedicated Selection of Japanese Recipes for Kids [Miller, Sarah] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Japanese Kids Cookbook: A Dedicated Selection of Japanese Recipes for Kids

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Embark on a delicious adventure to China with our Chinese dim sum cookbook for kids!

This book is filled with exciting recipes, fun facts, and fascinating cultural insights that will inspire young chefs to explore the flavors and traditions of Cantonese cuisine.

Through this book, kids will learn about the history, culture, and traditions behind Cantonese dim sum , a beloved style of small plates and dumplings that originated in Guangdong province. They will discover the unique ingredients, cooking techniques, and flavors that make dim sum so special, and learn how to create authentic dim sum dishes right in their own kitchen.

Our cookbook features easy-to-follow recipes that are perfect for kids, parents, and beginners, including classic dim sum dishes like siu mai, har gow, and char siu bao. Each recipe comes with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to make cooking easy and fun. And that's not all! This book also includes black-and-white illustrations of the dishes that children can color as they please, adding a fun and creative aspect to their culinary experience.

But this book is not just a cookbook! Kids will also learn about the fascinating culture and traditions behind dim sum, from its origins as a tea-house snack to its modern-day popularity. They will discover the etiquette and customs of dim sum dining and how the Chinese people brought this cuisine around the world.

✓Cooking styles of Cantonese cuisine and its culinary traditions

✓Living a true dim sum restaurant experience

✓Cooking tools and safety

✓25 easy-to-follow recipes. Snacks, main dishes, savories, and sweets

✓Tea and dim sum pairing

With our Chinese dim sum cookbook for kids, children will learn about a fascinating culture and also develop valuable cooking skills that will last a lifetime. Perfect for kids who love food and adventure, this book is a must-have addition to any young chef's collection.

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Chinese dim sum cookbook for kids: Discovering culture, traditions, and tasty recipes of a Cantonese cuisine

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Chinese dim sum cookbook for kids: Discovering culture, traditions, and tasty recipes of a Cantonese cuisine [Qin, Susanna] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Chinese dim sum cookbook for kids: Discovering culture, traditions, and tasty recipes of a Cantonese cuisine

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Give up-and-coming chefs a chance to explore the foods of Middle East! Cool Middle Eastern Cooking introduces readers to world geography and authentic, easy-to-make recipes that taste great. Cooking teaches kids about food, math and measuring, and following directions. Each kid-tested recipe includes step-by-step instructions and how-to photos. Tools and ingredients lists are also provided, as well as pronunciation guides when needed. So grab an apron and prepare for a tasty adventure! Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

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Cool Middle Eastern Cooking: Fun and Tasty Recipes for Kids: Fun and Tasty Recipes for Kids (Cool World Cooking)

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Give up-and-coming chefs a chance to explore the foods of Middle East! Cool Middle Eastern Cooking introduces readers to world geography and authentic, easy-to-make recipes that taste great. Cooking teaches kids about food, math and measuring, and following directions. Each kid-tested recipe incl...

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Meet Artist Vincent van Gogh!

Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists series combines a delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations that bring to life the works of renowned artists, combining poignant anecdotes with important factual information for readers (Ages 8-9).This book provides an entertaining and humorous introduction to the famous artist, Vincent van Gogh. Full-color reproductions of the actual paintings are enhanced by Venezia's clever illustrations and story line.

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Vincent van Gogh (Revised Edition) (Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists) (Library Edition) (Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists: Previous Editions)

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Vincent van Gogh (Revised Edition) (Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists) (Library Edition) (Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists: Previous Editions) [Venezia, Mike, Venezia, Mike] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers.

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The inspiring biography of the incredibly talented Rita Moreno, actor in and executive producer of Steven Speilberg's upcoming West Side Story .

"An inspirational title for young elementary children. This energetic, illustrated biography honors her determined spirit with colorful exuberance."-School Library Journal (starred review)

When young Rosita moved from Puerto Rico to the mainland United States, she didn't know what to expect-but she knew she loved to sing and dance. Working to overcome the language barrier and bullying she experienced in a strange new country, Rita eventually made her way to Hollywood with a dream to be a star. There, she fought to be seen and heard and eventually reached the pinnacle of success, landing her iconic role in West Side Story and, finally, winning her groundbreaking Oscar.

Brought to life by the bold and vibrant illustrations of New York Times bestselling illustrator Leo Espinosa ( Islandborn ), and lyrical text of Pura Belpré Honor winner Anika Aldamuy Denise ( Planting Stories ), this gorgeous tribute to the life and career of the first Latinx person to have earned an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony award will inspire little dreamers everywhere.

Informative author's note and timeline also included.

A Spanish-language edition is also available.

Praise for Anika Aldamuy Denise:

"[Anika's] lyrical text, sprinkled like fairy dust with Spanish words, begs to be read aloud."- New York Times Book Review on Planting Stories

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A Girl Named Rosita: The Story of Rita Moreno: Actor, Singer, Dancer, Trailblazer!

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This is the true story of how Judit Polgár captivated the world as she battled to become the youngest chess grandmaster in history! "I was at both events where Judit got her first IM norm (I drew her in the last round) and her last GM norm, and I was fortunate enough to play her a few times in the late 80s and early 90s. Judit was already stronger than me when she was 12 years old. She was a great attacking player and great tactician. Simply said, Judit is one of the greatest players of all time. This book is beautifully written and illustrated and will delight children who already play chess and will intrigue those yet to learn the beautiful game." - GM Ben Finegold "If there's one person that has inspired more girls to play chess, it is Judit Polgár, and thanks to these fantastic illustrations, many young chess players will get to see her fearlessness and determination in her formative years. Judit remains one of the most important people in scholastic chess and growth of the game, and getting her to see her as a girl and her most impressive moves is a winning combo for any aspiring young player." - FM Mike Klein, aka FunMasterMike of ChessKid.com "Dispelling the notion that women are inferior chess players, this biographical picture book spotlights a triumphant child/heroine." - Booklist "Polgár was a girl who loved swimming, cracking jokes, and spending time with her sisters, even as she was becoming a rising star in the chess world. The picture book style of the biography turns the story into something of a fairy tale." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books California Reading Association 2023 Eureka! Honor Award

The queen of chess, Judit Polgár, dazzled the world as a prodigy, winning tournaments, gold medals, and defeating eleven world champions, including Garry Kasparov and Magnus Carlsen. At her peak, Judit was rated the eighth best chess player in the world.

But before these tremendous successes, Judit burst onto the chess scene as a ferocious, child competitor. Beating adults by five-years-old, and winning international tournaments by age nine, Judit was destined for greatness. Follow her incredible journey as she strives for chess immortality, hunting to become the youngest chess grandmaster in history.

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The Queen of Chess: How Judit Polgár Changed the Game

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A fresh and fun graphic novel series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, featuring Kristy's little stepsister!

Karen Brewer lives next door to Mrs. Porter, who wears long robes and has wild gray hair. Mrs. Porter has a black cat named Midnight and always seems to be working in her garden. Karen isn't supposed to spy on her neighbor, but she's determined to prove that Mrs. Porter is a witch named Morbidda Destiny!

Mrs. Porter is getting ready to have a special meeting at her house, and Karen is sure the meeting is for witches. Are they going to cast a spell on Karen? Or will she be brave enough to send them away -- once and for all?

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Frida Kahlo (Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists)

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Frida Kahlo (Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists) [Venezia, Mike] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Frida Kahlo (Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists)

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Meet Artist Pablo Picasso!

Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists series combines a delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations that bring to life the works of renowned artists, combining poignant anecdotes with important factual information for readers (Ages 8-9).This book provides an entertaining and humorous introduction to the famous artist, Pablo Picasso. Full-color reproductions of the actual paintings are enhanced by Venezia's clever illustrations and story line.

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Pablo Picasso (Revised Edition) (Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists) (Library Edition)

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Pablo Picasso (Revised Edition) (Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists) (Library Edition) [Venezia, Mike, Venezia, Mike] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Pablo Picasso (Revised Edition) (Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists) (Library Edition)

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These books are without a doubt the definitive-and most entertaining-biographies of artists for young readers. Author/ artist Mike Venezia provides hilarious, cartoon-style illustrations to complement his easy-to-read text and full-color reproductions of the masters' artwork. These books will help children "get to know" the world's greatest artists!

Key Features:

Unique format with humorous, cartoon-like original illustrations by the author

Perfect for art appreciation studies

Photo captions that include where famous historical works of art can be viewed

Excellent preparation for a museum trip

www.factsfornow.scholastic.com See inside front cover for more information.

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Claude Monet (Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists)

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From FIFA World Cup Champion, Olympic gold medalist, and bestselling author Alex Morgan comes the empowering and fun-filled middle grade series about soccer and friendship-all twelve books are now available together in a collectible boxed set.

Twelve-year-old Devin loves to play soccer. Still, she expects stiff competition after moving to California. But when Devin shows up for tryouts, she discovers that the Kentville Kangaroos-otherwise known as the Kicks-are an absolute mess. Their coach couldn't care less whether the girls win or lose. And Devin is easily one of the most talented players.

The good news is, Devin quickly makes friends with funny, outgoing Jessi; shy, but sweet, Zoe; and klutzy Emma. Can Devin and her newfound friends pull together and save the team from itself?

From new crushes to changing friendships to stiff competition on the field, the Kicks learn to believe in themselves and come together as a team.

This relatable and inspiring hardcover boxed set includes:
Saving the Team Sabotage Season Win or Lose Hat Trick Shaken Up Settle the Score Under Pressure In the Zone Choosing Sides Switching Goals Homecoming Fans in the Stands

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The Kicks Complete Paperback Collection (Boxed Set): Saving the Team; Sabotage Season; Win or Lose; Hat Trick; Shaken Up; Settle the Score; Under ... Goals; Homecoming; Fans in the Stands

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The Kicks Complete Paperback Collection (Boxed Set): Saving the Team; Sabotage Season; Win or Lose; Hat Trick; Shaken Up; Settle the Score; Under ... Goals; Homecoming; Fans in the Stands [Morgan, Alex] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers.

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In this electrifying follow-up to Kwame Alexander's Newbery winner The Crossover , soccer, family, love, and friendship take center stage. A New York Times bestseller and National Book Award Longlist nominee, now in a graphic novel edition featuring art from Dawud Anyabwile.

Twelve-year-old Nick learns the power of words as he wrestles with problems at home, stands up to a bully, and tries to impress the girl of his dreams. Helping him along are his best friend and sometimes teammate Coby, and The Mac, a rapping librarian who gives Nick inspiring books to read.

This electric and heartfelt novel-in-verse bends and breaks as it captures all the thrills and setbacks, action and emotion of a World Cup match.

"A novel about a soccer-obsessed tween boy written entirely in verse? In a word, yes. Kwame Alexander has the magic to pull off this unlikely feat, both as a poet and as a storyteller. " - The Chicago Tribune

Can't nobody stop you

Can't nobody cop you...

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Booked Graphic Novel (The Crossover Series)

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"The bright and expressive illustrations by Bron bring the story to life and will draw in readers of all ages. This is a book to read again and again with children in schools and in homes."

-- Teaching Social Justice with Children's Books, 11/25/19 ― Teaching Social Justice with Children's Books, 11/25/19

"A strong book about the emotional side of a child immigrant's experience."

-- The Ladybug Reads, 12/09/19 ― The Ladybug Reads, 12/09/19

"Salma is deeply relatable in her determination, frustration, and sensitivity, especially in moments when things do not go as planned. Bron's illustration style is realistic but brightly expressive . . . she also employs subtle geometric borders that feel directly inspired by Islamic art, which effectively link Salma's past and present homes."

-- Quill & Quire, *starred review, 01/20 ― Quill & Quire, *starred review, 01/20

"This beautiful story grasps diversity, exploring resilience, love, friendship, and the meaning of home."

-- Kirkus Reviews, *starred review, 01/26/20 ― Kirkus Reviews, *starred review, 01/26/20

"Ramadan writes with poetic immediacy about displacement, home, and family."

-- Publishers Weekly, 02/13/20 ― Publishers Weekly, 02/13/20

"Ramadan builds a heartfelt story of culture, community, and love around the Syrian crisis . . . Tight prose shines through poetic use of simile and a dedication to narrative, with Bron's art bringing the text's humanity to life."

-- Booklist, *starred review, 03/15/20 ― Booklist, *starred review, 03/15/20

"[A] sweet (and savory) tale of community, family, and friendship."

-- Forword Reviews, 03/20 ― Forword Reviews, 03/20

"Anna Bron's vibrant art . . . [is] stunning . . . Danny Ramadan's gorgeous writing is full of swoonworthy lines. Salma is a character you won't forget for a long time."

― Library Matters, 03/14/20

"Heart-aching, yet inspiring story . . . reads like a multi-act play, provides several dimensions for readers to better understand what Salma is facing. The untold stories between the lines unfold a bigger and more powerful picture-the life and experience of refugee and immigrant families. The authentic and vivid illustrations flow perfectly with the story. Anna Bron seamlessly integrates the pictures into the book's text, thereby allowing readers to enjoy a film-like reading experience . . .Highly Recommended."

"Truthful, hopeful, and relatable."

― School Library Journal, *starred review, 04/20

"The illustrations provided by Anna Bron add emotion and depth."

― Youth Services Book Review, *starred review, 01/01/20

"A marvelous look at food, family and community."

― Waking Brain Cells, 04/20/20

"This poignant story, and Bron's lively illustrations, will definitely touch young readers."

"Sure to become a favorite book about overcoming hardships and helping others. This is truly one story not to be missed."

― Provo Library Children's Book Reviews, 07/13/20

"Reinforces the power of community and family love."

― The Toronto Star, 12/13/20

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Salma the Syrian Chef [Ramadan, Danny, Ramadan, Danny, Bron, Anna] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Salma the Syrian Chef

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Take a trip back in time to an astonishing lost world.

See a huge variety of dinosaurs and prehistoric animals come to life in mind-blowing detail. This is the ultimate visual encyclopedia about dinosaurs!

Dinosaurs: A Visual Encyclopedia
* Exclusive images of the world's best and most complete dinosaur fossils photographed on location in North America and Europe
* Brand-new, exclusive digital images that reflect the most important new findings on feathered dinosaurs
* The content covers key curriculum topics in geography, biology and science
* Created in association with the world-renowned Smithsonian Institution

This children's educational book about dinosaurs is packed with incredible facts about dinosaurs, stunning life-like reconstructed images, and additional information about habitat, diet, and behavior. Based on the latest research and up-to-date information, you'll find everything from woolly mammoths and dinosaur eggs to Tyrannosauroids and Pterosaurs.

More than 100 prehistoric species are featured in this fascinating dinosaur reference book. You might be familiar with the Tyrannosaurus Rex and Triceratops, but have you ever seen horse-eating birds and millipedes the size of crocodiles? Then look no further. Other topics like evolution, fossilization and climate change are explored in-depth to build up a complete picture of the dinosaur era.

Feathered, furry, and scaly - they're all here! It's the perfect dinosaur book for children aged 9-12 years. Here's what you'll find inside: is part of the series of award-winning, best-selling DK children encyclopedias and has been completely revised. More than just a catalog of facts and photos - it's a visual celebration of the history of all life on Earth, with a special focus on dinosaurs and the prehistoric world.

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Dinosaurs: A Visual Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition (DK Children's Visual Encyclopedias)

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Dinosaurs: A Visual Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition (DK Children's Visual Encyclopedias) [DK] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Dinosaurs: A Visual Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition (DK Children's Visual Encyclopedias)

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Learn to play chess-and win-with this complete guide for kids ages 8 to 12 teaches you everything you need to know to start-even if you've never played before.

Check it out: Playing chess is tons of fun...and it can help make you smarter, too! How to Play Chess for Kids

First get the hang of moving each piece, understand the rules, then find out how to capture pieces and win. In this book of chess for kids, you'll try out different tactics, discover super-secret strategies, and practice thinking ahead.

How to Play Chess for Kids
You'll conquer the game of kings and queens in no time with

How to speak chess -Chess has its own language-learn to speak it with a guide to game notation and an easy glossary.

See it, play it -Lots of diagrams make learning chess for kids easy by illustrating the moves in every example.

Real-life moves -Learn from the best with exciting excerpts from championship games by chess masters throughout history.

How to Play Chess for Kids !

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How to Play Chess for Kids: Simple Strategies to Win

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How to Play Chess for Kids: Simple Strategies to Win [Jessica E Martin] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. How to Play Chess for Kids: Simple Strategies to Win

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Chess for Little Einsteins... Teach them Chess, even if you don't know how to play!

Looking for a fun, screen-free activity that enhances early brain development, sharpens cognitive skills, and teaches valuable life lessons?

A study by the University of Pennsylvania found that children who played chess for as little as three months improved their memory and concentration .

Alex Knight's "Chess for Kids" is certain to ignite your child's curiosity and enthusiasm for Chess...

It's jam-packed with stunning illustrations, memorable concepts, clear diagrams, and child-friendly language that even a 6-year-old can understand.

In this refreshingly simple book, they'll discover:

The unique movement of each piece, their value, and how to use them to their full advantage

The #1 underrated life skill you didn't know you'd get by playing Chess (page 8)

Why 'good sportsmanship' is a key part of being a pro Chess player

One simple strategy you can use early in your games to quickly control the Chessboard (page 19)

Heaps of simple common checkmate examples

How to avoid a frustrating tie, and instead... get an instant win ! (page 46)

A super-simple step-by-step breakdown of the tricky castling & en passant moves

Sneaky, clever tactics to avoid falling for traps (pins, forks, skewers, and more!)

How to Think Like a Junior Grandmaster!

What elephants have to do with Chess... the fascinating history of Chess (page 74)

Why collecting 'golden nuggets' is an unexpected game changer

How your kids can develop an unbreakable mindset (page 81)

A super handy glossary of Chess words

Over 20 Mind-Bending Chess Puzzles to Keep Your Child Occupied for Hours & Hours (worth $19.95)

7 Fun Activities for Adults & Kids to do Together at Home (Includes exploding Chess, Pawn wars, DIY Chessboard, and more!) (worth $29.95)

Exclusive Chess Video Masterclass: Easy Step-by-Step Examples & Walk-Through Strategies (worth $49.95)

This book'll make the most memorable Christmas gift this year!

Whether you don't know the difference between a Bishop and a Knight, with this book you'll STILL be able to easily teach your kid chess!

Even amidst your hectic daily schedule, just 15 minutes a day will transform your child into the mini-Kasparov of the neighborhood in just a month.

And even when you're tired and your head explodes after a full day of work, this book is a simple and reliable way to reconnect with the present moment and spend with your child. meaningful quality time

It's an investment in their cognitive and emotional skills that will benefit them throughout their entire life.

So, don't wait any longer. Get the best Chess guide for kids today!

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Your Move, Grandpa! Chess for Kids: Master the Rules, Solve Puzzles, and Win the Game with Proven Tactics & Strategies, From Openings to Endgames

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Your Move, Grandpa! Chess for Kids: Master the Rules, Solve Puzzles, and Win the Game with Proven Tactics & Strategies, From Openings to Endgames [Knight, Alex] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Your Move, Grandpa!

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Hockey: Then to WOW! shows readers how the cool sport has evolved from the early days of its 19th century origins to the game as it is today. Using NHL action photographs, illustrations, stories, and trivia, the book is a journey through time both for hockey fans and those new to the game. Kids will learn how basic equipment has changed from a ball to a puck and how the evolution of game strategy has transformed the sport, players, and equipment. Players throughout history are stacked up against each other in every position so fans can dream up the perfect fantasy team with Wayne Gretzky playing alongside Patrick Roy and Stan Mikita. A fun-filled section of the book explores everything fan culture-from the best ice rinks, to the iconic hockey sweater and the hockey haircut along with key aspects of the toughest sport around.

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Hockey: Then to WOW! (Sports Illustrated Kids Then to WOW!)

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Gooaal! Soccer fans, get your game on with this book about one of the biggest tournaments in women's sports.

The first international women's soccer match was in 1881, but the Women's World Cup didn't become official until 1991 -- 110 years later! Read about the courageous, soccer-loving women who worked hard to have a World Cup of their own in this addition to the Who HQ series. Young readers will learn about the history of women's soccer, star players, and iconic wins! From Team USA's record-breaking four championships to Japan's inspiring win in 2011, this book is full of heartwarming and exciting stories about incredible athletes across decades!

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What Is the Women's World Cup? (What Was?)

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What Is the Women's World Cup? (What Was?) [Shaw, Gina, Who HQ, Hammond, Ted] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. What Is the Women's World Cup? (What Was?)

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Just in time for the Tokyo Olympics―a photo-packed guide to today's most exciting players

Here are the best of the best: the stars of the dominant U.S. national team―like Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan, Julie Ertz, and Rose Lavelle―and their top competitors from around the world, like Sam Kerr of Australia, Lucy Bronze of England, Wendie Renard of France, and Marta of Brazil. This lively book features short biographies of twenty-eight athletes in all, illustrated with color photographs of the stars in action. Revised and updated from cover to cover, Stars of Women's Soccer is sure to whet the appetite of young fans who are eager to see the titans of the women's game battle it out (finally) at the Tokyo Olympics.

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Stars of Women's Soccer: Third Edition (Abbeville Sports)

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Introduces readers to the development of womens softball, as well as the sports star players from past to present. Colorful spreads, fascinating sidebars, and athlete bios make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.

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Introduces readers to the development of womens softball, as well as the sports star players from past to present. Colorful spreads, fascinating sidebars, and athlete bios make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.

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Gr 1-3-Imparting just a few tantalizing morsels of information about various kinds of large-scale infrastructure, these primary-level introductions combine particularly vivid photos with comments that are simply phrased but not entirely generalized. In Bridges, for instance, Pettiford identifies and points out distinctive features of common kinds: beam, arch, and suspension. Also worth noting are photographic depictions of woman engineers and designers at work in Bridges, Dams, Skyscrapers, and Roller Coasters. Less laudable are the single hands-on projects that close each volume, which are perfunctory instructions for such nonstarters as a dam made from rocks and sticks in a flat pan full of sand. VERDICT Possible additions to STEM collections.α(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Imparting just a few tantalizing morsels of information about various kinds of large-scale infrastructure, these primary-level introductions combine particularly vivid photos with comments that are simply phrased but not entirely generalized. In Bridges, for instance, Pettiford identifies and points out distinctive features of common kinds: beam, arch, and suspension. Also worth noting are photographic depictions of woman engineers and designers at work in Bridges, Dams, Skyscrapers, and Roller Coasters. Less laudable are the single hands-on projects that close each volume, which are perfunctory instructions for such nonstarters as a dam made from rocks and sticks in a flat pan full of sand. VERDICT Possible additions to STEM collections. --School Library Journal (11/2015)

The Amazing Structures series is a quality primer on the basics of reading nonfiction texts, with big, bold headings and labels, captioned maps and diagrams, a glossary of unfamiliar terms, and sidebars filled with added facts. This edition deals with the basic physics that power the world's tallest, fastest, and most fun amusement park rides. Topics such as potential and kinetic energy and gravity are explained in simple terms. Questions at the start of each chapter engage readers' prior knowledge and experiences, while colorful photographs of kids around the world enjoying coasters provide context clues. Instructions for building a model coaster are included in the end matter. This title not only covers foundational science concepts but also offers practice with the timely and vital skill of reading nonfiction. --Booklist (10/1/2015)

Amazing Structures: Roller Coasters OH MY! Not to forget Tunnels, Bridges and Skyscrapers, Dams and Stadiums! A new non fiction book series brought to you by JUMP library, developed for young and struggling readers (2nd-5th), includes all the features of quality informational texts: labels, diagrams, maps, infographics,Table of Contents, Index, Glossary. There are also special features, Ideas for parents and teachers, including Before, During, And After reading strategies, Did you know (fun facts throughout the books), as well as Activities and Tools for children to extend their thinking. The LEARN more ideas for kids gives students a nudge to do more research. Each book includes 24 pages of stunning, vibrant photos of the most 'amazing' structures. The carefully leveled text gives early fluent readers support and practice reading informational text. Next Generation Standards include Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science. -Karen Nesbit --NSTA, February 2016

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Roller Coasters (Pogo Books: Amazing Structures)

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In Roller Coasters, early fluent readers will learn how roller coasters are engineered to keep thrill seekers safe while giving them an exciting ride. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they explore the built world around them.

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A brand-new Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adapted by Eisner-nominated artist Chan Chau!

Kristy's mom got remarried and their family moved to the ritzy neighborhood across town. The other members of The Baby-sitters Club think it's a good opportunity to get some new business, but the kids who live nearby aren't very friendly. They criticize Kristy's clothes and make fun of the BSC. And, worst of all, they laugh at Louie, Kristy's pet collie, who's getting old and not feeling well. These kids are total snobs! But if anyone can put them in their place, it's The Baby-sitters Club!

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Kristy and the Snobs: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club #10) (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix)

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A Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adapted by newcomer Arley Nopra!

Claudia isn't worried when she hears her newest baby-sitting charge, Betsy Sobak, is a big practical joker. After all, how much harm can one little girl do?

Plenty. Claudia breaks her leg as a result of one of Betsy's jokes. Now Claudia is feeling like baby-sitting might be too dangerous and she's talking about quitting the club. Kristy thinks Betsy needs to be taught a lesson, and that the baby-sitters are just the ones to do it.

Watch out, Betsy Sobak. The joke war is on!

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Claudia and the Bad Joke: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-sitters Club #15) (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix)

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Who Is Simone Biles?

As applause rang out when her name was introduced at the Ariake Gymnastics Centre, Simone Biles stepped up to the balance beam. She took a deep breath, then boosted herself onto the four--inch--wide surface and began her routine. Simone's face was calm. But deep inside, the four--time Olympic gold medalist was nervous. She was at the Tokyo Olympics attempting to deliver the most challenging performance of her life: her first return to competition after she'd pulled out of the Olympics one week earlier. On that day, she had felt disoriented midway through her vault routine and had lost her ability to track her body through the air. Feeling lost in her routine worried Simone, and afterward, she withdrew from the rest of the Olympic competition in order to protect her mental health. So even Simone hadn't imagined she'd be back and competing again so soon.

Simone Biles was born on March 14, 1997, in Columbus, Ohio, the third of four children. Her mother, Shanon, struggled with personal and financial issues. And because she wasn't always around, the children were often on their own. So when Simone was three, she and her sisters, Ashley and Adria, as well as her brother, Tevin, were placed in the foster care system (a system where the state helps to take care of children whose parents don't have enough resources).

When Simone's grandparents found out that she and her siblings were living with a foster family, they invited the children to live with them. Grandpa Ron and Grandma Nellie lived in a comfortable house in Spring, Texas, with their two sons: sixteen--year--old Ron II and fourteen--year--old Adam. Simone's two older siblings, Ashley and Tevin, eventually moved back to Ohio. But Simone and her younger sister Adria loved living with Grandpa Ron and Grandma Nellie. They always had enough food, they adored their new older brothers, and they felt safe and secure.

On November 7, 2003, when Simone was six and Adria was four, the Biles family made everything official. They came before a judge at the courthouse to finalize Ron and Nellie's adoption of Simone and her sister.

That night after dinner, when the girls were about to get ready for bed, Simone called out, "Good night, Grandma!" Nellie stopped what she was doing and looked at Simone and Adria. "You know, girls, we adopted you both today. So I'm your mother now, and he's your father," she said, pointing at Grandpa Ron. Simone squealed in happiness. For the first time in her life, she had a mom and a dad. Finally, she felt like she had found her forever home.

But on the final day of the gymnastics competition at the Tokyo Olympics, Simone surprised everyone by deciding to compete in one last event: the balance beam. It was all about getting back on the horse --a lesson she'd been taught in gymnastics early on, as a junior athlete under the mentorship of her first coach, Aimee Boorman, in her home state of Texas. This four--foot, eight--inch gymnast had gone to Japan hoping to solidify her reputation as one of the most decorated gymnasts ever. She hadn't lost an all--around competition since 2013. She'd already accomplished everything she'd ever dreamed of as a young girl bouncing around on the trampoline in her backyard. But as she exploded into action on the beam at the Tokyo Olympics, Simone needed to prove to herself that she was a champion.

CHAPTER 1: From Ohio to Texas --This text refers to the edition.

Stefanie Loh is the Features Editor of the Seattle Times , and writes about sports, food, and pop culture. She is also the author of Who Is Chloe Kim? and Who Is Megan Rapinoe? --This text refers to the edition.

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Who Is Simone Biles? (Who HQ Now) - Kindle edition by Loh, Stefanie, Who HQ, Qiu, Joseph J. M.. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Who Is Simone Biles? (Who HQ Now).

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Stacy McAnulty is a children's book author, who used to be a mechanical engineer, who's also qualified to be a dog therapist (is that a thing???), a correspondent for The Daily Show (why not), and a Green Bay Packer coach (totally!).

She's written thirty books including her debut middle-grade novel, THE MISCALCULATIONS OF LIGHTNING GIRL, a Junior Library Guild Selection, and the 2017 Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Honor book EXCELLENT ED, illustrated by Julia Sarcone-Roach. Her other picture books include EARTH! MY FIRST 4.54 BILLION YEARS, illustrated by David Litchfield; MAX EXPLAINS EVERYTHING: GROCERY STORE EXPERT, illustrated by Deborah Hocking, BRAVE and BEAUTIFUL, both illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff; MR. FUZZBUSTER KNOWS HE'S THE FAVORITE, illustrated by Edward Hemingway; and 101 REASONS WHY I'M NOT TAKING A BATH, illustrated by Joy Ang. She's also authored the chapter book series THE DINO FILES.

When not writing, Stacy likes to listen to NPR, bake triple-chocolate cupcakes, and eat triple-chocolate cupcakes. Originally from upstate NY, she now lives in Kernersville, NC with her 3 kids, 3 dogs, and 1 husband.

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Ocean! Waves for All (Our Universe, 4) [McAnulty, Stacy, Litchfield, David] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Ocean! Waves for All (Our Universe, 4)

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Sun! One in a Billion (Our Universe, 2) [McAnulty, Stacy, Lewis, Stevie] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Sun! One in a Billion (Our Universe, 2)

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The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster!

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The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster! [Willems, Mo] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster!

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Kirsten Anderson (Author), Who HQ (Author), Gregory Copeland (Illustrator) & 0 more

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Amazon.com: Who Is Taylor Swift? (Who Was?): 9780593754238: Anderson, Kirsten, Who HQ, Copeland, Gregory: Books

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Ryan T. Higgins was born in 1983. As a child, he lived on a diet of cartoons, cheese sandwiches, and climbing trees. Until he was four years old, Ryan wanted to grow up to be a tiger. When that didn't work out, he decided to become a cartoonist. He's been making his own cartoons ever since and hasn't grown up yet.

Ryan is the author and illustrator of the #1 New York Times best-selling We Don't Eat Our Classmates; the New York Times best-selling Mother Bruce, which received the E. B. White Read Aloud Award and the Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Honor; Hotel Bruce; BE QUIET!; Bruce's Big Move; and others. He lives in Maine with his three children, three dogs, three cats, one gecko, one tortoise, and one wife.

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Penelope Rex and the Problem with Pets (A Penelope Rex Book)

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Penelope Rex and the Problem with Pets (A Penelope Rex Book) [Higgins, Ryan T.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Penelope Rex and the Problem with Pets (A Penelope Rex Book)

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Amazon.com: Who Were the Beatles? (Who Was-?): 9780448439068: Edgers, Geoff, Who HQ, Tugeau, Jeremy: Books

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Your go-to for all How to Catch bestselling books!

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Stephanie has done a few things in life.

She has sold women shoes and frozen yogurt as well as smelly, expensive body lotion and smellier, even more expensive cheese. She has worked on a Jacques Pepin cooking show and been a cookbook editor.

She has written about books, food, parenting, TV, vampire dating habits, cocktail trivia, and picky eating.

She has attended a swank ball at University of Cambridge with Prince Charles (not that he was her date or anything just that he was also invited) and rebuilt trails with the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy.

She has lived in Washington, D.C., Minneapolis, Ann Arbor, England, Boston, and San Francisco.

Now she writes children's books surrounded by a few kids, a few cats, and one husband. She loves reading books and watching television shows in equal number, hates running but does it anyway, and she believes everyone over twenty-one should try pairing Reese's Peanut Butter Cups with bourbon.

Fun facts: Stephanie once sent picture books to Golden State Warriors Coach Steve Kerr when he was sick, she still sleeps with the teddy bear she had as a baby, and she was born with six wisdom teeth.

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Hello, Star [Lucianovic, Stephanie V.W., Harrison, Vashti] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Hello, Star

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Andrea Beaty (Author), Vashti Harrison (Illustrator)

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I Love You Like Yellow [Beaty, Andrea, Harrison, Vashti] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. I Love You Like Yellow

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Lisa McMann lives in Tempe, Arizona. She is married to fellow writer, Matt McMann, and they have two adult children. Her son is artist Kilian McMann, and her daughter is actor Kennedy McMann.

Lisa was born in Holland, Michigan, and she lived there until 2004, when she moved to Arizona with her family. She also spends parts of the year in Sacramento, CA, and Vancouver, BC, Canada. Her first book, Wake, came out in 2008.

In her spare time, Lisa likes to take walks and cook. She also likes to watch TV and movies and loves to read fantasy, realistic fiction, memoirs, and books about cooking and wine.

Lisa is the author of over two dozen books for young adults and children. Some of her most well-known books are The Unwanteds series for middle grade readers and the Wake trilogy for young adults.

The Forgotten Five: Map of Flames was an instant New York Times bestseller in March 2022. It's is the first book in Lisa's new middle grade fantasy series. It's about five supernatural kids who were born in a deserted hideout and abandoned by their criminal parents. They find a flaming map and enter civilization for the first time in search of treasure...and they hope to find their parents, too. But they soon discover that civilization is not kind to supernatural people like them. Book 2, The Invisible Spy, will be out November 8, 2022.

Lisa talks about the inspiration for her stand-alone middle grade novel, Clarice the Brave (Putnam 2021), here: https://nerdybookclub.wordpress.com/2021/05/10/a-season-of-bravery-by-lisa-mcmann/

There are 7 books in The Unwanteds series:

Book 1, THE UNWANTEDS

Book 2, THE UNWANTEDS: Island of Silence

Book 3, THE UNWANTEDS: Island of Fire

Book 4, THE UNWANTEDS: Island of Legends

Book 5, THE UNWANTEDS: Island of Shipwrecks

Book 6, THE UNWANTEDS: Island of Graves

Book 7, THE UNWANTEDS: Island of Dragons

THE UNWANTEDS QUESTS series is a spinoff with many of the same characters--seven books in this one, too!

Book 1, THE UNWANTEDS QUESTS: Dragon Captives

Book 2, THE UNWANTEDS QUESTS: Dragon Bones

Book 3, THE UNWANTEDS QUESTS: Dragon Ghosts

Book 4, THE UNWANTEDS QUESTS: Dragon Curse

Book 5, THE UNWANTEDS QUESTS: Dragon Fire

Book 6, THE UNWANTEDS QUESTS: Dragon Slayers

Book 7, THE UNWANTEDS QUESTS: Dragon Fury

Check out the Going Wild trilogy for middle grade readers as well -- all three books are in paperback, hardcover, and ebook.

For older readers, Lisa has written the WAKE trilogy, about a

seventeen-year-old girl named Janie who gets sucked into other people's

dreams. She has two stand-alone young adult thrillers, CRYER'S CROSS and DEAD

TO YOU. And another trilogy, called VISIONS, with books CRASH, BANG, and GASP. Fans of the WAKE trilogy will enjoy this one.

Want the inside scoop? Find Lisa on Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and Twitter @lisa_mcmann. Facebook

http://www.facebook.com/McMannFan. Her website is lisamcmann.com--join her mailing list there!

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Welcome to my Amazon Author Page! I am honored you stopped by. I'm the author of over forty books so far, most of them novels for young readers and middle readers. Almost all of them can be called "realistic fiction," but they are always funny, too - just the way real life so often is!

My most recent series for Viking Children's Books are THE EMMA BOOKS: Only Emma, Super Emma, Excellent Emma, and three others, for kids 7 - 10, and THE ELLRAY JAKES BOOKS: EllRay Jakes is Not a Chicken!, EllRay Jakes is Magic!, my most recent book, EllRay Jakes the Recess King!, and five others-with the last one, EllRay Jakes Stands Tall! coming out soon. These are from Viking too, and are also for kids ages 7 - 10.

EllRay's younger sister Alfie has her own series coming, too, between 2016 - 2018. This series takes place three years after the last EllRay book, making Alfie Jakes seven years old when the first book begins - and her big brother EllRay eleven years old. And tall!

An interesting thing about these most recent series - THE EMMA BOOKS and THE ELLRAY JAKES BOOKS - is that all fifteen of them feature the same kids in the same third grade class! Writing the books was like dong a giant puzzle, in a way. But the stories are told from either Emma's or EllRay's point of view, of course.

While I am not able to do school visits at this time, I am always available through my new website - www.sallywarnerbooks.com - and will be happy to answer your questions and read what you have to say. I love my mail! Thanks again for visiting my page, and keep reading.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Sally Warner worked first as an artist and an art teacher, exhibiting her drawings all over the country. After writing three books on creativity for adults, she started writing fiction for children. The author of the popular Sort of Forever (Knopf Books for Young Readers, ages 8 - 12), Sally also wrote the internationally popular middle readers Dog Years (also Knopf, a favorite in Italy) and How to be a Real Person (in Just One Day), (Knopf again, and still doing very well in South America). Sally has sold more than 800,000 books to date.

Sally was born in New York City and grew up in Connecticut and California. She attended school in Pasadena. She then received her B.A. from Scripps College in Claremont, CA, and her B.F.A. and M.F.A. degrees in fine art from Otis Art Institute in Los Angeles.

Sally and her husband - writer Christopher Davis - live in Southern California.

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Introducing Isabel, aka Bunjitsu Bunny! She is the BEST bunjitsu artist in her school, and she can throw farther, kick higher, and hit harder than anyone else! But she never hurts another creature . . . unless she has to.

This series of brief stories about Isabel's adventures are a beguiling combination of child-friendly scenarios and Eastern wisdom perfect for the youngest readers.

Tales of Bunjitsu Bunny, written and illustrated by John Himmelman, is the first in a series of books about a smart young bunny faced with different challenges. The lively story about a kind and wise rabbit, with two-color illustrations, will appeal to young martial arts fans.

Product Details

ISBN-13:

9781250068064

Publisher:

Square Fish

Publication date:

10/13/2015

Series:

Bunjitsu Bunny Series , #1

Pages:

144

Sales rank:

383,605

Product dimensions:

7.90(w) x 5.50(h) x 0.50(d)

Lexile:

520L ( what's this?)

Age Range:

6 - 8 Years

About the Author

John Himmelman is the author and illustrator of more than seventy-five books for children, including Chickens to the Rescue, Duck to the Rescue, Katie Loves the Kittens, and Katie and the Puppy Next Door. As a martial arts student and instructor, he has a lot of experience with the human version of bunjitsu. He lives in Connecticut with his artist wife, Betsy.

Read an Excerpt
The Locked Door
One afternoon, Isabel saw her fellow bunjitsu students outside their school. Teacher had left a sign on the door. It read, "Come on in."

"Teacher wants us to go inside," said Max. "But the door is locked."

"It is a test," said Kyle. "He wants us to kick the door open." Kyle kicked the door as hard as he could.

"OW!" he yelped, hopping up and down on one leg.

"No," said Betsy. "He wants us to punch it down with our fists!" They all punched the door with their mighty bunjitsu fists.

"Ow! OW! OOCH! OWEE OWEE OWEE!" they said. The door hadn't moved an inch.

"I have an idea," said Ben. "What's the hardest part of our body?"

"The head," said Wendy.

"Right!" said Ben. "On the count of three, we will all perform the running bunjitsu head butt!"

"One ... two..."

Suddenly, the door opened. Isabel was on the other side. "Come on in," she said. "Teacher is waiting."

"How did you get in?" asked Betsy.

Isabel pointed to the open window by the door and said, "When the door is locked, go through a window."
The Pirates
Isabel loved to take her rowboat out on the pond. The warm sun felt good as her boat rocked gently on the water.

Suddenly, another boat bumped into her. Four mean-looking foxes stared at her.

"We are pirates," said one of them. "Give us all your treasure!"

"I have no treasure," said Isabel.

"Then give us all your food!"

"I have no food," said Isabel.

"Then we will take you as our prisoner."

The pirates grabbed Isabel and pulled her into their boat.

"If you have nothing to give us, we will throw you in the water," said a pirate.

Isabel grabbed the arm of the nearest pirate and bunjitsu flipped him over her shoulder. He landed in her empty boat.

She then bunjitsu kicked the second one so hard, he landed next to his friend in her boat.

She threw the third pirate right on top of them.

The fourth pirate was so frightened, he crawled into her boat on his own.

"There," said Isabel. "Now you have my boat."

"We don't want your boat," said a pirate. "It is too small for us."

"Can pirates swim?" asked Isabel.

"Of course!" they said.

"Good," said Isabel. "Because your new boat is sinking."

Isabel sailed away. The warm sun felt good as her boat rocked gently on the water.
The Race
Sherman the tortoise loved to run, but he was always last in every race. No one wanted to race him because he was too easy to beat.

"I will race you to that tree across the field," said Isabel.

"You are Bunjitsu Bunny," said Sherman. "You will beat me very easily."

"Maybe, maybe not," said Isabel.

"On your mark. Get set. Go!" Isabel shouted, and the race was on.

Isabel could have run right past Sherman, but instead she stayed just behind him.

Sherman looked over his shoulder. I am beating Bunjitsu Bunny, he thought. He was so excited, he ran faster.

Isabel stayed right behind him. Whenever Sherman turned and looked, he saw she had almost caught him. This made him run even faster.

By the time he made it halfway to the tree, he was a blur of speed!

Sherman saw that Isabel was still right behind him. He gave it all he had. When he reached the tree, he was running so fast, he ran a whole extra mile before he could stop.

Finally, Isabel caught up.

"Did you let me win?" asked Sherman.

"I did at first," she said. "But as soon as you thought you could win, you won."

Copyright © 2014 by John Himmelman

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Introducing Isabel, aka Bunjitsu Bunny! She is the BEST bunjitsu artist in her school, and she can throw farther, kick higher, and hit harder than anyone else! But she never hurts another creature . . . unless she has to. This series of brief stories about Isabel's adventures are a...

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Serenity Strainer was perfect.
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Serenity Strainer was perfect.
But then she discovered something perfectly awful . . .

The Dreadful Fluff! From the award-winning author of Pearl Barley and Charlie Parsley, Sunday Chutney , The Ghost of Miss Annabel Spoon, Noah Dreary and The Brothers Quibble .

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Both books blend facts and historical accuracy with the ability to make decisions about what happens to a character trying to stay alive. In Can You Survive the Titanic you can choose to be a first class passenger, a medical worker, or a third class passenger, and then attempt to survive the sinking (two-thirds of the passengers didn't). In Can You Survive Antarctica you can try to survive temperatures up to one hundred degrees below zero fahrenheit as either a modern explorer or with Scott and Amundsen in the early 1900's. Each has a basic section at the end that explains what happened to the real people that experienced these extremes. Why I picked it up: I was looking for quick reads for reluctant and low-ability readers, and these segmented, Choose Your Own Adventure-type books appealed to me because of their format. Why I finished it: I found myself madly flipping back and forth to see if I would be killed by a rogue leopard seal, or if I would drown in third class under a wave of oil-fouled water. I'd give it to: Wyatt, who would like the danger, because so many of the paths end in death. T.F., who has serious ADHD and would like the ability to stop and restart reading these without losing the narrative thread, because his attention waxes and wanes. http: //www.unshelved.com/bookclub/2011-7-22-- "Unshelved Book Club blog"

Can see this appealing to boys and reluctant readers. Artwork and (3d?) renderings do much to show what it was like aboard the ship, and maps as well as black and white illustrations offer additional material to read. the text itself is a little straightforward and simple, but readers going in should be well aware of the situation and they are given stories of people according to class and location onboard. a good revamp of the choose your own adventure series, looking forward to other titles. As usual, capstone title stands out above others!-- "NetGalley"

Decisions in life are what make our personal roads twist and turn as they do. But what would you do if a decision you made was the difference between living or dying? The reader in this interactive book make life or death choices, but thankfully in the safe confines of an informative book. Readers of Can You Survive the Titanic? go along for the ride as a medical crew member, a staff member to a wealthy employer in charge of young children, and a twelve year old expert to the nuts and bolts of the grandest ship to ever set sail at the time. Written in the second person, the use of the words "you are" really make the voyage and its occupants very important decisions (should you give your blanket to a fellow lifeboat inhabitant or should you offer to share it?) literally spring to life. The interactive way the book is arranged (to follow another path, turn to page ___) would make a superb entryway for a parent or teacher to segue way into life choices, informed decision making and the luck of the draw. Impressionable readers could learn a great deal more than history in this deceptively skinny book. Can You Survive the Titanic? reminded me of Meanwhile: Pick Any Path by Jason Shiga in its organization. So popular is Meanwhile, that I was forced to put out a hostage notice (an idea gleaned from Donalyn Miller) in order to locate the popular book's whereabouts. I predict Can You Survive the Titanic will be equally as popular in my classroom, and look forward to the book's publication. http: //www.recycleyourreads.com/?p=2648-- "Recycle Your Reads blog"

Middle graders will have fun making choices and learning more about the Titanic's fateful voyage. I appreciate the amount of research done by the author.-- "Reading Vacation blog"

The children want anything Titanic right now. Thank you for filling that hole.-- "NetGalley Review"

These are fast reads that will have students turning the pages back and forth until they think they've reached every permutation possible. The photos are bright, vivid, and exciting, and the books are graphically appealing.-- "School Librayr Journal"

These books are going to be popular with your young readers, especially the boys. The books describe a variety of choices to a disaster. If the reader makes the wrong choices, they are dead. A benefit is that the books teach survival skills, and each book describes a different type of environment. These books will be popular with children who are adventurous, plus they provide mental exercise for the reader. Each book provides three story paths and contains a survival guide related to the topic, Real Survivors, and Survival Quiz sections. Recommended.-- "Library Media Connection"

This choose your own adventure is a great addition to any up and coming reader. Also, since it is fairly historically actuate, it would be great for a project on the Titanic to get the kids in the people's shoes.-- "NetGalley"

Whether they read these books in the classroom or on their own, they will come away knowing much more about all sides of a historical event or time period. These are excellent books for reluctant readers as they love interacting with the text, art elements and primary sources in the story.-- "Grand Forks Herald"

You guessed it! Another "Choose your own Adventure!" This one, surprise, surprise, takes place on the Titanic. You are a passenger on the Titanic. It's a pretty awesome ship, nearly 4 city blocks long. You notice, though, that there are only 16 life boats, not enough for the 2200 people on board. You don't freak out though because there are enough life vests for everyone. Plus, what are the odds you are going to need to use them? But bad things do happen and the ship crashes into an iceberg. At this point you get three options on which character you will play in the story. I, of course, chose the 12-year-old boy traveling with his father to New York. I know this probably isn't the best decision since the others include a surgeon's assistant or the governess to a wealthy family, but it's the closest to who I actually am. It was quite perfect because it turns out this little boy (me!) is a Boy Scout! This time I have better luck and my father & I survive! After the "adventure" the book explains why only 705 of the 2200 people survived. Most of them were third-class passengers. This is the part of the boat that hit the iceberg, flooding first. Also, this part of the ship was separated from the rest. The rich believed third-class carried diseases so they were kept away. But since they were separated, the third-class passengers couldn't reach the life boats. Another reason was that many people didn't want to leave the ship to get on the life boats. I don't think they understood how serious the situation was. When they did realize, it was too late and the life boats were gone. The end of the book lists several of the real survivors of the Titanic, including the youngest passenger on the Titanic, a little girl who was only two months old! She lived to be 97 years old and was the last living survivor of the Titanic sinking. I didn't do as well on this survival quiz because I haven't quite learned what to do if a ship begins to sink, but you better believe I know now! Like the Antarctica book, I liked this book because I got to take part in an adventure but also learned a lot! http: //www.jennsbookshelves.com/2011/08/04/tales-of-a-formerly-reluctant-reader-the-capstone-edition/-- "Jenn's Bookshelves blog"

Allison Lassieur has never had pop-star dreams, but she once sang in a choir that went on a multi-state tour on the way to Walt Disney World. Today she's an award-winning author of more than 150 history and non-fiction books about everything from Ancient Rome to the International Space Station. Her books have received several Kirkus starred reviews and Booklist recommendations, and her historical novel Journey to a Promised Land was awarded the 2020 Kansas Library Association Notable Book Award, and Library of Congress Great Reads Book selection. Allison lives in upstate New York with her husband, daughter, a scruffy, loveable mutt named Jingle Jack, and more books than she can count.

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You are a passenger on the most spectacular ocean liner ever built the Titanic. When the ship hits an iceberg and begins to sink, its going to take more than luck to survive. Will you, Try to save lives as a member of the ships medical crew?

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When Dav Pilkey was a kid, he was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia. Dav was so disruptive in class that his teachers made him sit out in the hallway every day. Luckily, Dav loved to draw and make up stories. He spent his time in the hallway creating his own original comic books - the very first adventures of Dog Man and Captain Underpants.

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Explorer Troop 301 tries to save an exploding planet from a fluffy bunny and a devious alien in the first book of this funny, highly illustrated chapter book series based on the award-winning kids' podcast!

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If you had a time travel machine and could take a vacation anywhere in history, this is the only guidebook you would need!

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Hi! My name is Jonathan and I'm an author of children's books.

Some of my books are silly, some of them are sweet, some of them are a mix of both... and many of them have to do with food (I'm making myself hungry right now thinking about it). I grew up LOVING books of all kinds (I still do) and I'm so so happy I can spend my life writing stories that kids of all ages can enjoy.

One of the best parts of reading is finding books that we can enjoy over and over again. I found many through the years, and I'm still discovering new ones. I hope one (or ALL) of my books end up being special for you... or none, if they aren't quite your style...the most important part is finding something YOU love.

So happy searching and happy reading!

WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU AREN'T WRITING?

I'm glad you asked!

- I read

- I play with Hugo (my french bulldog)

- I find ways to cheer people up

- I draw silly things

- I explore new places

- I swing dance

- I watch old movies

- I eat donuts (Yes, please)

- I make movies

- I take pictures

- I go on forest adventures

- I go on bookstore adventures

- I play video games (Anyone want to challenge me?)

- I read ALL THE BOOKS (Uh, of course.)

WHERE DO YOU LIVE?

I live in the wilds of Pennsylvania, but I will be be traveling for events and readings, so if you see me please wave or come say hello!

Thanks for stopping by and have a spectacular book-filled day!

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What kind of a face would you make if a tickly green bug were sitting on your nose? Or if it were-eek!-inside your shirt? Could you make a scary face to frighten it away? Or, even better, stand up and do the chicken dance? Yes? Then better get to it! This exuberant, interactive picture book starring a bossy little ladybug and a GIANT hungry frog will have kids leaping up and down and out of their seats to dance and make silly scary faces of their own.

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What kind of a face would you make if a tickly green bug were sitting on your nose? Or if it were-eek!-inside your shirt? Could you make a scary face to frighten it away? Or, even better, stand up and do the chicken dance? Yes? Then better get to it!

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From the creator of Little Owl Lost and Oh No, George! comes a funny, strikingly illustrated story of best-laid plans - and the secret to attracting the birdie. go ! But as one comically foiled plan follows another, it soon becomes clear that their quiet, observant companion, hand outstretched, has a far better idea. Award-winning author-illustrator Chris Haughton is back with another simple, satisfying story whose visual humor plays out in boldly graphic, vibrantly colorful illustrations.

Four friends creep through the woods, and what do they spot? An exquisite bird high in a tree! "Hello birdie," waves one. "Shh! We have a plan," hush the others. They stealthily make their advance, nets in the air. Ready one, ready two, ready three, and

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Awards and Praise for The Parker Inheritance: A Coretta Scott King Author Honor winnerA Boston Globe / Horn Book Honor winnerKirkus Reviews Best Books of the YearBookpage Best Books of the YearHorn Book Fanfare Best Books of the YearNPR Best Books of the YearNew York Public Library Top Ten Books of the YearChicago Public Library Best Books of the YearSchool Library Journal Best Books of the YearPublishers Weekly Best Books of the YearBoston Globe Best Books of the YearParents Magazine Best Books of the Year"Powerful.... Johnson writes about the long shadows of the past with such ambition that any reader with a taste for mystery will appreciate the puzzle Candice and Brandon must solve.... Their adventure is also a quest for dignity and justice and a journey to understand each other. In a novel marked by scenes of pain and rage, their friendship, genuine and sustaining, is a great achievement." -- The New York Times Book Review * "Johnson's latest novel holds racism firmly in the light. Candice and Brandon discover the joys and terrors of the reality of being African-American in the 1950s. Without sugarcoating facts or dousing it in post-racial varnish, the narrative lets the children absorb and reflect on their shared history. The town of Lambert brims with intrigue, keeping readers entranced until the very last page. A candid and powerful reckoning of history." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review* "Johnson's Westing Game -inspired tale is a tangled historical mystery, a satisfying multigenerational family story, and an exploration of twentieth-century (and contemporary) race and racism.... His protagonist is intelligent, endearing, and believable; scenes with her father, especially, have both humor and poignancy. Well-placed textual clues keep historical context and race relations at the front of readers' minds-and examining those constructs, ingeniously, provides the key to solving the mystery." -- The Horn Book , starred review* "Part historical fiction, part critical problem-solving exercise, part suspenseful mystery, this story weaves through the past and present of one town's struggle with hatred and racism.... The characters are varied, authentic, and well developed. The plot moves along quickly and seamlessly between the past and present, with chapters from the 1950s shaded in light gray for a smart visual effect. The present day isn't sugarcoated, showing readers that racial equity is still an unresolved problem. Appended author notes offer additional context, making it an excellent link to social studies or history units. A must-purchase." -- School Library Journal , starred review* "Johnson takes his readers on a whirlwind expedition with two exceptionally bright kids as they connect the dots of this mystery and gain insights into their own families' secrets. The author flashes back to earlier eras to fill out the backstory of the town and the treasure, creating a vivid portrait of the cultural and demographic changes in a South Carolina town, and he creates a narrative that's both a compelling mystery and a powerful commentary on identity, passing, and sacrifice. Fans of The Westing Game , which gets several textual shoutouts, and other puzzling mysteries such as Balliett's Chasing Vermeer will appreciate the twists and turns of this meaningful tale." -- The Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books , starred review"A clever puzzle, a hidden treasure, and a couple of kids you'll wish were your friends...Dive in!" -- Sara Pennypacker, author of Pax "Varian Johnson delivers once again with this rewarding mix of relevant history and challenging mystery!" -- Kirby Larson, Newbery Honor-winning author of Hattie Big Sky "With a nod to The Westing Game , Varian Johnson has penned a smart mystery that deftly explores the history of racial segregation in the South, modern-day discrimination, friendship, love and bullying.... beautifully written, this complex story will captivate an adult audience as well." -- Bookpage "Realistic and complex." -- School Library Connection "A dazzling and emotional read that deals with serious topics such as bullying, racism, and divorce." -- Booklist "A gripping mystery." -- Publishers Weekly " The Parker Inheritance is a clever puzzle wrapped in an urgent and compassionate novel that will capture readers from the first chapter." -- Shelf Awareness "You guys aren't prepared for this emotionally-true historical mystery that'll keep you guessing the whole way through." -- YAYOMG!"If you loved The Westing Game or the Mr. Lemoncello books, you will love The Parker Inheritance." -- Prose and Kahn"Love this book! It is the perfect combination of historical and contemporary with the connections between them clearly delineated." -- Sara Hines, Eight Cousins Bookshop"Absorbing...weaves together a suspenseful, honest story." -- Angela Maria Spring, Duende District Bookstore"What an amazing book! A first-rate mystery, The Parker Inheritance will keep kids guessing throughout the entire book....This is an excellent book for learning about the historical and present day effects of racial discrimination." -- Youth Services Book Review "On top of the historical and current importance, there also was a great mystery that you are challenged to figure out which made the book even more enjoyable to read." -- Dad of Divas' Reviews"An excellent book." -- The Book Nut"The Parker Inheritance is a remarkable and rich book, one that kept me reading late into the night, absorbed and captivated. It is a story of friendship and family, of race and racism, of past and present, with a tantalizing and puzzling mystery at its core. While it references most cleverly Ellen Raskin's The Westing Game , the book has a sensibility that is all its own. Fresh, original, timely, it is an outstanding read." -- Monica Edinger, Teacher at Dalton

Varian Johnson is the author of several novels for children and young adults, including The Parker Inheritance , which won both Coretta Scott King Author Honor and Boston Globe / Horn Book Honor awards, The Great Greene Heist , an ALA Notable Children's book, a Kirkus Reviews Best Book, and a Texas Library Association Lone Star List selection, and the graphic novel Twins co-created with Shannon Wright, an NPR Best Book. He lives with his family near Austin, Texas. You can visit him on the web at varianjohnson.com and @varianjohnson.

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Woof: A Bowser and Birdie Novel (Bowser and Birdie, 1)

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One of NPR's Best Books of 2020

A Good Morning America Summer Reading Squad pick

" Ghost Squad is a charming adventure full of girl power and heart . Young readers will want to be best friends with Lucely, Syd, and Chunk!" ―Zoraida Córdova, author of The Way to Rio Luna and the Brooklyn Brujas series

" Ghost Squad manages to be both creepy and heartwarming, fulfilling a need for stories that are both deeply relatable and culturally specific. Highly recommended for kids looking for a spooky read, a whole lot of feelings, and a story they'll not soon forget." ―Mark Oshiro, author of Anger is a Gift and The Insiders

"Dark humor, mystical vibes, and pop-culture references abound in this action-packed ghost hunt featuring... enchanted books, cryptic catacombs, and a coven of cats who are more than they appear. Shoutouts to Ghostbusters , Hocus Pocus , The Goonies , and the like crop up continually as debut author Ortega expertly weaves a feel-good, phantasmagorical adventure that readers won't want to miss." ― Booklist

"While it's undeniably a ghost story, Lucely's love for her family, both corporeal and spirit, carries the narrative, giving it warmth and depth. Readers will root for Lucely and Syd as they try to save St. Augustine and Lucely's cucuyos. A warmly spooky middle-grade debut. " ― Kirkus Reviews

"Ortega takes Hispanic folk traditions and weaves them into an artful narrative set in modern times. A recommended read for those who like ghostly adventures." ― School Library Connection

Praise for Ghost Squad:

" Ghost Squad is a charming adventure full of girl power and heart. Young readers will want to be best friends with Lucely, Syd, and Chunk!" - Zoraida Córdova, author of The Way to Rio Luna and the Brooklyn Brujas series

"Dark humor, mystical vibes, and pop-culture references abound in this action-packed ghost hunt featuring... enchanted books, cryptic catacombs, and a coven of cats who are more than they appear. Shoutouts to Harry Potter, Ghostbusters , Hocus Pocus , The Goonies , and the like crop up continually as debut author Ortega expertly weaves a feel-good, phantasmagorical adventure that readers won't want to miss." - Booklist

"While it's undeniably a ghost story, Lucely's love for her family, both corporeal and spirit, carries the narrative, giving it warmth and depth. Readers will root for Lucely and Syd as they try to save St. Augustine and Lucely's cucuyos. A warmly spooky middle-grade debut." - Kirkus Reviews

"A high energy yarn, interwoven with Dominican culture and mythology, that is pleasantly spooky with a Ghostbusters vibe that rarely falters. Readers will appreciate this lively entrée to supernatural literature." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Ortega takes Hispanic folk traditions and weaves them into an artful narrative set in modern times. A recommended read for those who like ghostly adventures." - School Library Connection

Claribel A. Ortega, New York Times bestselling author of Ghost Squad and the Witchlings series, and Pura Belpré Award-winning author of the graphic novel Frizzy , is a former reporter who writes middle grade and young adult fantasy inspired by her Dominican heritage. When she's not busy turning her obsession with eighties pop culture, magic, and video games into books, she's co-hosting her podcast Bad Author Book Club and coaching authors on how to navigate publishing. Claribel has been featured on BuzzFeed, NPR, Good Morning America , and Deadline .

You can find her on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok at @Claribel_Ortega and on her website at claribelortega.com.

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Clever cutouts in the pages make a simple, original, and utterly beguiling introduction to color.

Laura Vaccaro Seeger, whose The Hidden Alphabet dazzled critics and readers alike, introduces young children to color in this unique concept book with die cuts. The opening spread features a big, bright red lemon and the simple text, "Lemons are not RED." When the spread is turned an equally bright yellow lemon appears ("Lemons are YELLOW") across from a luscious red apple ("Apples are RED").

And so it goes, from carrots that are not purple through reindeer that are not white, et al. The book ends with "The moon is not BLACK / The moon is SILVER / The night is BLACK / Good night! And the reader sees a tranquil night landscape and a house with the lights turned out.

This title has Common Core connections.

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Tim Hopgood is an award-winning illustrator and author of books for children including the international best-seller What a Wonderful World, the hugely successful Wow! Said the Owl (recently adapted for the stage by Little Angel Theatre, London), and the award-winning 'Fabulous Frogs' written by Martin Jenkins. His books have been translated into over twenty different languages.

Born and raised in England, Hopgood studied graphic design, specialising in illustration, at Kingston Polytechnic and then established a career as a graphic designer and art director. Recently he has combined his love of music with his love of drawing to produce a series of picture books based on classic songs - What a Wonderful World, Walking in a Winter Wonderland, Moon River, and Singing in the Rain which received a starred Kirkus review and was named a Publishers' Association Best Book of 2017.

Hopgood's first own non-fiction title My Big Book of Outdoors, a large format gift book which celebrates the wonder of each season (Walker Books, Candlewick Studio) received a starred School Library Journal review and featured on the SLJ Best Books of 2022 list.

2023 sees three new titles from Hopgood. A collaboration with author Francis Stickley, Love, The Earth, publishes in March, The Happy Hut written and illustrated by Hopgood publishes in July and Wow! It's Snowing publishes in September.

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It's time for bed! Granny tucks Little Boy in tight. She kisses him good night. She turns out the light. And he's not scared! No, not him! But when Granny shuts that door... SQUEEEEAK!

How can a granny keep that spooky, squeaky door from scaring her little boy awake at night?

Acclaimed storyteller Margaret Read MacDonald spins a humorous bedtime story, perfect for reading aloud, with comical illustrations by Mary Newell DePalma.

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The books that launched the hit cartoon!

"Meomi's character design is terrific. But their books, especially their first book, are more than that...I love it, and more importantly, my son loves it and asks for it at bedtime." - Super Punch

" The Octonauts: And the Only Lonely Monster has become a new favorite here. The story follows the path of the adorable, underwater Octonauts who come under attack from a sad, lonely monster and later help the creature find others like it under the sea. A smarter person would say there's a perfect allegory buried beneath the pages -- something about how bullies have fears like everyone else and how wonderful it is to be unique. But I always find myself just getting lost in the illustrations by team Meomi....It's great to find a book that appeals to both kids and adults -- even if the appeal is for different reasons....In other words, these are the best. children's book. animals. ever. I can't get enough of them...I can read this book for hours -- and have." - SFGate.com

This is the original book series that launched the animated TV show, which is now popular worldwide and broadcast on the Disney Channel in the USA. Discover the creative and fun stories where it all began!

The Octonauts are a crew of adorable animals who roam the ocean in search of adventure, treasure, and fun! From their undersea base called "the Octopod," the Octonauts explore a colorful world full of thrills, chills, and gills! These eight talented critters, including a brainy octopus, brave polar bear, daredevil kitten, and scientific sea otter, are always ready to embark on a new, exciting voyage.

In this debut episode, the Octonauts encounter a giant sea monster. Is he the only one left of his kind in the ocean? The Octonauts' mission is to find out! Along the way everyone learns the special value of friendship and individuality. The Octonauts charm children and adults who appreciate sophisticated design and subversive humor, and guarantee readers will stay tuned for their next adventure!

"Now I can see why the TV show is so popular. The illustrations are absolutely delightful...Readers who like picture book adventures that are full of quirky characters and colorful artwork will greatly enjoy this entertaining picture book. With its hope-filled message about the power of friendship, this is a title that has universal appeal. " – Through the Looking Glass

" Best Buy - The Octonauts has gained an international cult following for its beautifully rendered and vibrant illustrations (and refreshingly sassy characters)." - Vancouver Magazine

Product Details

ISBN-13:

9781597020053

Publisher:

Immedium

Publication date:

11/15/2006

Series:

Octonauts Series

Pages:

36

Sales rank:

650,556

Product dimensions:

8.30(w) x 11.30(h) x 0.30(d)

Lexile:

AD580L ( what's this?)

Age Range:

3 - 8 Years

About the Author

Meomi is Vicki Wong and Michael Murphy. Meomi enjoys sitting by the ocean, making up stories, drinking tea, and drawing strange creatures. Meomi's characters have appeared in clothing, toys, merchandise, and magazines worldwide. They have also created art and animation for clients such as CBC4Kids, Google, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Yo Gabba Gabba, and the Vancouver 2010 Olympics and Paralympics. Meomi likes sea slugs, yarn hats, and ukuleles. Visit them at www.meomi.com.

Editorial Reviews

"Critter lovers, young and old alike, will fall in love with Meomi's new book series based on the voyages of their popular gang of explorers...sure to charm its way to the inner child in all of us."— Venus Zine

"The characters are cuddly and quirky, and the moral of the story is as good as a hug from a dear one saying 'I love you for the individual you are.' We hope that's a joy you'll never outgrow." - Rivet Magazine

"...we can't get enough of their illustrations and highly recommend this 36 page sea thriller for your kids."
- PaperArts

"While it appears as a deceptively cute children's book...it turns out...to possess the power to destroy the universe if it's not handled properly...The Octonauts is so devastating, it makes The Tribbles Pandemic look about as scary as a pom pom-tipped pen." - DaddyTypes

"I usually hate 'cuteness' but this book breaks through to even my cold dead heart...Come on, we're talking about 'a valiant polar bear, daredevil kitten, and big-hearted penguin.'... I'm considering making friends with people who have kids, just so I have an excuse to buy, like, a zillion copies." — SFGate, San Francisco Chronicle

From the Publisher

Customer Reviews

This high-quality Spanish-language edition of Eric Carle's The Grouchy Ladybug can be enjoyed by fluent Spanish speakers as well as those learning the language, whether at home or in a classroom.
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Why does the Pigeon have to go to school? He already knows everything! And what if he doesn't like it? What if the teacher doesn't like him? What if he learns TOO MUCH!?!

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The books that launched the hit cartoon!"Meomi's character design is terrific. But their books, especially their first book, are more than that...I love it, and more importantly, my son loves it and asks for it at bedtime." - Super Punch"The Octonauts: And the Only...

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Hiya! My name is Sarah Graley and I'm a cartoonist from the UK! I write and draw comics like OUR SUPER ADVENTURE, KIM REAPER, GLITCH and MINECRAFT!

My newest book is called DONUT THE DESTROYER! I made it with my partner Stef and it came out through Scholastic Graphix this year! It's all about a wannabe superhero who comes from a family full of famous villains!

Another recent book that I made is GLITCH! It's all about a girl called Izzy who can enter the world of her new video game! It's out through Scholastic Graphix now and it was the WINNER of MOST EPIC ADVENTURE at the 2020 Kids' Comic Awards!

I'm also the artist on the very first official Minecraft graphic novel - MINECRAFT: VOLUME ONE! It's out now through Dark Horse Comics! There's also a sequel, MINECRAFT: VOLUME TWO, which is out now!

Other titles that I've worked on include KIM REAPER: GRIM BEGINNINGS/VAMPIRE ISLAND (Oni Press), and the mini-series RICK AND MORTY: LIL' POOPY SUPERSTAR (Oni Press/Titan Comics)

In 2015 and 2018 I ran successful Kickstarter campaigns to get collections of my webcomic OUR SUPER ADVENTURE printed. They both went on to become Top 10 Most Funded and Most Backed UK Comics Kickstarters! Oni Press are now publishing the Our Super Adventure series, starting with book 1 - OUR SUPER ADVENTURE: PRESS START TO BEGIN - in March 2019!

I was nominated for Emerging Talent at the 2015 British Comic Awards for my self-published comics OUR SUPER ADVENTURE, PIZZA WITCH and RENTQUEST, and my Rick and Morty miniseries LIL' POOPY SUPERSTAR was nominated for two Diamond Gem Awards in 2016!

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“The Narnia for the Social Media Generation.”--The Wall Street Journal

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It was supposed to just be a normal basement―some storage boxes, dust, you know, the usual basement stuff. But when Milo is sent by his mother to fetch a sock from the basement of the historic home they've moved into, Milo finds a door in the back that he's never seen before. Turns out that the basement of his house is enormous. In fact, there is a whole

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Amazon.com: Things in the Basement: 9781250909541: Hatke, Ben: Books

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From the author of Restart , the story of two boys who are losing their memories... to each other.

Reef and Theo don't know what's happening to them. They'll be going about their days and then suddenly they'll have these strange flashes of memory -- but the memories don't belong to them. And at the same time, their own memories are starting to... vanish.

For Reef, this is a big problem, because memories are all he has left of his mom.

For Theo, it's strange because the new memories give him a freedom he doesn't have with his domineering dad.

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Mixed Up - Kindle edition by Korman, Gordon. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Mixed Up.

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"Applegate yet again shows her ability to explore grief and its lifelong ripples with a subtle tenderness. The direct narrative tone gives depth to her personality: Ruby can be as mischievous and playful as she is stubborn and sometimes angry. Ivan, Bob, and Ruby all share terrible experiences at the hands of ignorant and even cruel humans, and while Applegate shows their current caretakers as compassionate people, she never offers redemption to those that hurt the friends and acknowledges the traumas that will stay with the trio for a long time." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Ruby's playful yet sage voice traces the events that brought her from her unspecified African savanna home to the mall where she and Ivan previously lived, and, at last, to the sanctuary. With her trademark blend of frankness and hope, Applegate details dire circumstances facing elephants in the wild, including climate change and poaching, while elucidating their fierce loyalty and highlighting, via the three protagonists' unforgettable bond, myriad interspecies relationships." - Publishers Weekly

"An elephant glossary and Castelao's charming, illustrated guide to elephant body language help immerse readers in Ruby's world. Goofy, playful, and mischievous Ruby is fully dimensional, as she has shown her bravery during the many hardships of her young life. Applegate deftly tempers themes of grief and loss with compassion and humor as Ruby finds her place in the herd.... Certain to steal hearts." - Kirkus Reviews

"Features Applegate's trademark verse-prose; appealing spot illustrations; and the hallmark themes of the series: adversity, trauma, friendship, resilience, and hope."
- Horn Book Magazine

PRAISE FOR The One and Only Bob : "Good dog Bob. Great to have a best friend." - Danny DeVito

"Bob proves to everyone (and finally himself) that there is a big heart in that tiny chest...and a brave one too. Applegate picks up where her Newbery Medal winner left off, and fans will be overjoyed to ride along in the head of lovable, self-deprecating Bob on his storm-tossed adventure. His wry doggy observations and attitude are pitch perfect." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"In this story of true friendship, hope, and courage, Bob learns to appreciate and cherish those he loves. Driven by favorite characters from The One and Only Ivan , Bob's story is delightfully heartfelt and adventurous. Castelao's illustrations add additional beauty to the story. Readers will be lining up to read this sequel." - School Library Journal

"Explore[s] themes of forgiveness, redemption, and heroism. A playful canine glossary and expressive spot illustrations further enhance the appeal of this sequel." - The Horn Book

"Bob supplies a sharp, lively voice that young readers will enjoy. Fans of the first book will love catching up with cherished friends, and newcomers, too, will enjoy this heartfelt story of survival." - Booklist

PRAISE FOR The One and Only Ivan : "Will capture readers' hearts and never let go. A must have." - School Library Journal (starred review)

"Animal-loving youngsters and their adults will find plenty of food for thought in Ivan's extraordinary story." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Exemplifies everything youngsters need to know about courage." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"Discover an animal hero that will take his place with other courageous and beloved animals such as Babe, Mrs. Frisby, Charlotte and Wilbur. Adults reading this aloud with children will find it just as rewarding." - Shelf Awareness

"Important." - The Horn Book

" The One and Only Ivan will break your heart-and then, against all odds, mend it again. Such a gentle fantasy is rare; such an evocation of our need to grow, to be free, to become our best selves, is rarer still. In cheering for Ivan and his friends, we cheer for our own humanity and our own possibilities. Read this." - Gary D. Schmidt, Newbery Honor author of The Wednesday Wars

"Both hearbreaking and uplifting, this brave, moving story is perfect for anyone who loves animals and has ever wondering what they think about life inside a cage." - BookPage

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Amazon.com: The One and Only Ruby: 9780063080089: Applegate, Katherine: Books

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Josh Funk writes silly stories such as the Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast series (including sequels The Case of the Stinky Stench, Mission Defrostable, Short & Sweet, and The Great Caper Caper), the How to Code with Pearl and Pascal series (including How to Code a Sandcastle and How to Code a Rollercoaster), the It's Not a Fairy Tale series (including ​It's Not Jack and the Beanstalk, It's Not Hansel and Gretel, It's Not Little Red Riding Hood, and It's Not the Three Little Pigs), the A Story of Patience & Fortitude series in conjunction with the New York Public Library (including Lost in the Library and Where Is Our Library?), Dear Dragon, My Pet Feet, and more.

Josh grew up in New England and studied Computer Science in school. Today, he still lives in New England and when not writing Java code or Python scripts, he drinks Java coffee and writes manuscripts. Since the fall of 2015, Josh has presented (or virtually presented) at over 650 schools, classrooms, and libraries.

Josh is terrible at writing bios, so please help fill in the blanks. Josh enjoys _______ during ________ and has always loved __________. He has played ____________ since age __ and his biggest fear in life is being eaten by a __________.

For more information about Josh Funk, visit him at www.joshfunkbooks.com and on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook at @joshfunkbooks.

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Amazon.com: Dear Unicorn: 9780593206942: Funk, Josh, Santoso, Charles: Books