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I am Martin Luther King, Jr.
Brad Meltzer · Dial Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pages: 40
Format: Print book |
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We can all be heroes. That's the inspiring message of this New York Times Bestselling picture book biography series from historian and author Brad Meltzer. Even as a child, Martin Luther King, Jr. was shocked by the terrible and unfair way African-American people were treated. When he grew... |
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Extreme BMX freestyle
Virginia Loh-Hagan · Cherry Lake Publishing
Pages: 32
Format: Print book |
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High interest, edgy activities fill the pages of Nailed It! Extreme BMX Freestyle. The carefully written, considerate text will hold the readers' interest and allow for successful mastery and comprehension. Written in the high-low format, this series has a HIGH interest level to appeal... |
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Oscar Lives Next Door: A Story Inspired by Oscar Peterson's Childhood
Bonnie Farmer · Owlkids
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover |
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Long before Oscar Peterson became a virtuoso jazz pianist, he was a boy who loved to play the trumpet. When a bout of childhood tuberculosis weakened his lungs, Oscar could no longer play his beloved instrument. He took up piano and the rest is history: Oscar went on to become an international... |
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Just Because I Am: A Child's Book of Affirmation
Lauren Murphy Payne M.S.W. LCSW , · Free Spirit Publishing
Pages: 34
Format: Print book |
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Young children need support and encouragement as they learn to value themselves and recognize their own worth - "not because of the things I do, not because of what I look like, not because of what I have . . . just because I am." This book of sweet, simple affirmations for children... |
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Dr. Seuss: The Great Doodler
Kate Klimo · Random House
Pages: 48
Format: Print book |
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A Biography about Theodor Geisel and his transformation from a doodler into the beloved Dr. Seuss. Little Ted Geisel always had a sketchpad and pencil in hand. He was a Boy Scout with a penchant for creating zany creatures. He grew up with a love of books and words from his mother, and his inventor... |
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Bigfoot
Catherine Chambers · Heinemann Raintree
Pages: 32
Format: Print book |
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Each book in this series presents a fun ""autobiography"" of a popular mythical character. Amusingly illustrated and with simple levelled text, the books will be sure to hook in reluctant readers. The autobiographical style and text in the first person will also make... |
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How to be an International Spy: Your Training Manual, Should You Choose to Accept it
Lonely Planet Kids · Lonely Planet Kids
Pages: 160
Format: Print book |
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There's no going back, Agent. Once you enter this book, your training will begin as you join the secret world of spies. You'll rise through the ranks from recruit to secret agent, learning a host of skills to put into covert operation immediately. Get the scoop on some of the biggest agencies... |
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Falcons
Melissa Gish · Creative Education/Creative Paperbacks
Pages: 46
Format: Print book |
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"A look at falcons, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their wings, behaviors, relationships with humans, and their threatened status in the world today"-- |
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Foxes
Aaron Carr · AV2 by Weigl
Pages: 24
Format: Print book |
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Gophers
Aaron Carr · AV2 by Weigl
Pages: 24
Format: Print book |
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Gophers rely on their sense of touch to find their way in dark tunnels. They use their whiskers to feel what is in front of them and their tails to feel what is behind them. These interesting facts and more can be found in Gophers, an Animals in My Backyard book. |
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The Lonely Planet Kids Travel Book: Mind-Blowing Stuff on Every Country in the World
Lonely Planet Kids · Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd.
Pages: 211
Format: Print book |
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Take a world tour through 200 countries with this brand new edition of the bestselling kids' version of Lonely Planet's popular The Travel Book, loaded with thousands of amazing facts on wildlife, how people live, sports, hideous and mouthwatering food, festivals and a wide range of other... |
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Cartoon Faces: How to Draw Heads, Features & Expressions
Christopher Hart · Chris Hart Books
Pages: 144
Format: Book |
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Make a face - a funny face! The personality of a cartoon character begins with the face: the head, the features, the expressions. Get that right and you can create a memorable personality. Bestselling how-to-draw author Christopher Hart presents the ultimate tutorial on the topic in masterful... |
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Photography
Stephanie Turnbull · Smart Apple Media
Pages: 24
Format: Print book |
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"Try this! Photography brings you a wealth of creative ideas, from super portraits to stunning scenery and clever close-ups. There are simple step-by-step instructions, and some great suggestions for ways to display your work."--Page 4 of cover. |
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Kid Athletes: True Tales of Childhood from Sports Legends
David Stabler · Quirk Books
Pages: 208
Format: Print book |
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Forget the gold medals, the championships, and the undefeated seasons. When all-star athletes were growing up, they had regular-kid problems just like you. Baseball legend Babe Ruth was such a troublemaker, his family sent him to reform school. Race car champion Danica Patrick fended off bullies... |
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What Was the Battle of Gettysburg?
Jim O'Connor · Grosset & Dunlap
Pages: 106 |
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"Four score and seven years ago..." begins Abraham Lincoln's beautiful speech commemorating the three-day battle that turned the tide of the Civil War. The South had been winning up to this point. So how did Union troops stop General Robert E. Lee's invasion of the North? With... |
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Frozen Wild: How Animals Survive in the Coldest Places on Earth
Jim Arnosky · Sterling Children's Books
Pages: 30
Format: Print book |
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Quietly it comes - the dark and chill of winter. And in the snow-covered fields and forests, the great northern plains, vast stretches of frozen tundra, and icy polar regions, wild animals have to survive day after day, night after night, out in the cold. How do they do it? Kids can bundle... |
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