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G.O.A.T. - Simone Biles: Making the Case for the Greatest of All Time

Susan Blackaby · Sterling Children's Books
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

Who is the greatest gymnast of all time? This stunning book, filled with color photographs and fascinating facts, makes the case that it's Simone Biles! G.O.A.T. stands for Greatest Of All Time - and it takes lifelong dedication, nonstop work, and unbelievable talent to even be considered...
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Scholastic Year in Sports 2020

James Buckley Jr. · Scholastic Inc.
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback

The must-have guidebook for young sports fans is back with the latest news and features on the top athletes and sports moments from the past year.Scholastic's annual Year in Sports returns with brand-new, exciting coverage of the past year's sporting events. This 2020 edition features...
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The Memory Keeper

Jennifer Camiccia · Aladdin
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover

Fish in a Tree meets The Thing About Jellyfish in this heartfelt middle grade debut about long-buried secrets, the power of memory, and the bond between a girl and her gram.All Lulu Carter wants is to be seen. But her parents are lost in their own worlds, and Lulu has learned the hard way that...
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Explanatorium of Science

DK · DK Children
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover

The only science encyclopedia for children you'll ever need, with amazing photography that shows and explains how chemistry, physics, and biology work.

Watch as mixtures merge and matter changes state. Discover how some chemical changes can be reversed, yet others can't, and why some...
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Legends of the Sky

Liz Flanagan · David Fickling Books
Pages: 368
Format: Hardcover

"A thrilling fantasy quest... sure to lure fans of Christopher Paolini's Eragon and Rick Riordan." -- The Bookseller

When servant girl Milla uncovers four dragon eggs, she must figure out how to keep them a secret. But what if the dragons are exactly what the warring...
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Overview

Benjamin Grant · Crown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover

Discover Earth as you've never seen it before, in this stunning and unique collection of satellite images that offer an unexpected look at our planet. A perfect gift for young National Geographic fans and atlas enthusiasts!When astronauts look down at our planet and see its vibrant...
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Atlas of Ocean Adventures: A Collection of Natural Wonders, Marine Marvels and Undersea Antics from Across the Globe

Emily Hawkins · Wide Eyed Editions
Pages: 96
Format: Hardcover

Set your spirit of adventure free with this journey to the world's great oceans, discovering the diversity of life that exists in the deep blue sea. Whether you're travelling long haul with leatherback turtles across the Pacific, snoozing with sea otters or ice bathing with a walrus,...
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The Dark Lord Clementine

Sarah Jean Horwitz · Algonquin Young Readers
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover

The new face of big evil is a little . . . small.

Dastardly deeds aren't exactly the first things that come to mind when one hears the name "Clementine," but as the sole heir of the infamous Dark Lord Elithor, twelve-year-old Clementine Morcerous has been groomed since...
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The Seventh Voyage: Star Diaries

Stanislaw Lem · Graphix
Pages: 80
Format: Hardcover

"... J Muth's hilarious and gentle masterpiece." - Neil GaimanIjon Tichy is caught in a TIME LOOP.Alone in his broken spaceship-with no one there to help him-he could remain trappedin space indefinitely!But soon something strange begins to happen: Tichy's past and future...
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The Midwinter Witch

Molly Knox Ostertag · Graphix
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback

The acclaimed graphic novel world of The Witch Boy and The Hidden Witch comes to a thrilling conclusion in this story of friendship, family, and finding your true power.Magic has a dark side . . .Aster always looks forward to the Midwinter Festival, a reunion of the entire Vanissen family...
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How Does the Show Go On The Frozen Edition: An Introduction to the Theater

Thomas Schumacher · Disney Editions
Pages: 144
Format: Hardcover

Filled with detailed explanations, captivating illustrations, and entertaining trivia, this clearly written, lively, and uniquely designed book offers a comprehensive introduction to the world of the theater from the box office to backstage, and beyond. Readers enter via the front door,...
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What the Dog Knows Young Readers Edition: Scent, Science, and the Amazing Ways Dogs Perceive the World

Cat Warren · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover

In this young readers edition of the New York Times bestseller, Cat Warren and her canine companion, Solo, teach readers that the nose knows no bounds when it comes to working together, being persistent, and helping others.

Solo has a fine nose and knows how to use it, but he's...
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The Collectors #2: A Storm of Wishes

Jacqueline West · Greenwillow Books
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover

Discover a secret society where wishes are stolen, and dreams have a price.

In the spellbinding sequel to New York Times-bestselling author Jacqueline West's The Collectors, eleven-year-old Van Markson embarks on a quest full of magic and adventure to rescue his best friend from...

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Epic Athletes: LeBron James

Dan Wetzel · Henry Holt and Co.
Pages: 176
Format: Hardcover

Epic Athletes: LeBron James is an inspiring young readers biography of the best basketball player of the modern era from celebrated sports journalist Dan Wetzel! Featuring comic-style illustrations by Setor Fiadzigbey! Whether you call him King James or simply LeBron, one thing is certain:...
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Anthem

Deborah Wiles

From two-time National Book Award finalist Deborah Wiles, the remarkable story of two cousins who must take a road trip across American in 1969 in order to let a teen know he's been drafted to fight in Vietnam. Full of photos, music, and figures of the time, this is the masterful
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