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This unique and must-have illustrated guide covers one hundred of the world's most extraordinary bird species.

From graceful songbirds to fearsome birds of prey, this book has it all! Discover your favorite species, and unearth some new ones, too. Each bird is accompanied by fun facts and stats, giving readers the lowdown on the bird's history, size, and special abilities.

• Discover graceful songbirds like the blackbird, who love to sing.
• Meet fearsome birds of prey like the bald eagle, who rule the skies.
• Find out which bird can fly the fastest and who has the best vision.

With deadly raptors, talkative parrots, and eye-catching birds of paradise, discover what makes each bird so extraordinary. Birds is the perfect gift and future bookshelf favorite for all animal lovers, both young and old.

A thrilling exploration of what Romans thought about their emperors, and how rumors and gossip--ranging from new taxes to rulers' sex lives--shaped leadership

Traversing more than seven hundred years of Roman history, this book explores how everyday Romans swapped gossip, spread rumors, told jokes, and chanted protests about their emperors--activity that amounted to much more than idle chatter. Caillan Davenport uses ancient evidence, including letters, graffiti, and songs, to reveal how Romans engaged in politics outside the senate house or imperial council. He argues that the idea of the Roman emperor was shaped not only by the political powers granted to him but also by the debate taking place in the streets, churches, taverns, and markets.

Davenport reveals how Romans spoke about "the emperor" as a figure of stability, as an agent of justice and retribution, or as a fallible human. Although few would ever see an emperor, his face (and therefore his power) was everywhere: on coins, banners, standards, and even dessert molds, as well as in statuary and paintings. While most Romans did not question the transformation of their republic into a monarchical system of government, they were indeed invested in the empire and were in constant discussion about the type of ruler they had, wanted, and deserved.

With the help of her mother, Ambika designs her very own salwar kameez for her cousin's wedding!

Ambika is visiting her mother's home country, India, for the first time to attend her cousin's wedding, and she needs a salwar kameez to wear to the ceremonies. She picks out the fabric in her favorite color and pattern, then chooses the length, sleeve style, and neckline that she likes best. At the wedding, she swirls around in a beautiful salwar kameez that she created--with the help of her mother and a few new friends along the way!

This sweet mother-daughter bonding tale provides a story of agency, anticipation, and reward. It is a sensory experience of the sights, textures, and sounds of the process of dressmaking in Lucknow, India, brought to life by Avneet Sandhu's vibrant layers of textured illustrations.

A humorous and fantastical story about a plucky girl who takes initiative to solve her very curious unicorn dilemma

On a perfectly normal day at school, Tracy dumps a mountain of glitter onto her art project--and things start to get weird. First, she can't understand her teacher. Then, her ear begins to emit sparkly junk, loud singing, and rude noises! The doctor delivers some grim news: it turns out, unicorns are attracted to glitter, and Tracy has Acute Fantastical Impaction. In other words, there's a teeny tiny unicorn in her ear!

After the doctor's efforts fail, Tracy decides to take matters into her own hands. She heads to the library and checks out every book on unicorns that she can find. After reading forty-six books, Tracy finds one important commonality about unicorns: there is always a rainbow close by! So, after the next rainstorm, Tracy and her parents set out to find a rainbow to entice the unicorn to come out of her ear--and it works!

Through her own perseverance, initiative, and problem-solving skills, charming and wise-cracking Tracy becomes the hero of her own whimsical journey.

"Shrewd, sage, and so darkly funny." --Claire Lombardo, author of The Most Fun We Ever Had

From the New York Times bestselling author of Dear Committee Members, a collection of wryly funny stories about ordinary women--in all their complexity, fallibility, and humanity.

An unsuspecting couple is treated to a luxury vacation by their deceased neighbor. After begrudgingly agreeing to volunteer at a nursing home, a middle school girl gambles over games of bridge with elderly residents. A single mother struggles to understand the unique bond between her autistic son and his dying grandmother. Four friends experience decades of highs and lows as pawns in The Game of Life. A professional gynecology patient runs into a high school flame while at work, undressed, on the job.

In this irreverent collection, celebrated novelist Julie Schumacher balances sorrow against laughter. Here, we experience story not only as narrative, but as syllabus and as board game. Each protagonist--ranging from girlhood to senescence--receives her own indelible voice as she navigates social blunders, generational misunderstandings, and the absurdity of the human experience. Exquisitely honest and expertly crafted, Patient, Female renders--with dark humor and wit--the foibles of human behavior and our endearing imperfections.

A light-hearted picture book plays on the idea that reading a book is a very serious business

Reading serious books is a very serious matter. Or so thinks a seriously knowledgeable narrator who guides two young readers as they practice various ways of presenting a Very Serious Reader persona to the world.

For instance, wearing a stick-on mustache, glasses on the tip of your nose, and a pencil tucked behind an ear are all good ways to look studious while you read. And of course, every page should be turned with a flourish.

Humorously illustrated in comic-book style panels, this lighthearted picture book pokes fun at the idea of "serious" books and encourages kids to read what they like--because all books are meant to be seriously enjoyed.

In the wide, wide world with its wide, wide skies,

There are wild, wild words waiting to be spoken.

Where the stream twists and sparkles? That's SUNGLITTER.

Where the sunset touches the sky? That's CLOUDBLOOM.

Come take a walk full of the joy of real nature words--mayflies, sea snails, blackbirds, brambles--and full of the joy of new words just waiting to be discovered.

What would you play if you could play anything? Two young children let their imaginations run free in this joyful book from multi-award-winning illustrator Marit Törnqvist.

What will the friends play today? Will they bake cookie animals that roar and quack, meet a story snake, sleep in an animal hotel or put on a show? Together they can play everything !

This bright picture book is a vibrant celebration of the imagination and the value of play.

Despite long odds and low funds, the Czech Republic's national baseball team of amateur players managed to shock the world at the 2023 World Baseball Classic--the sport's World Cup--when they took an upset win against Spain in the WBC qualifiers and then defeated China in the actual tournament, securing their place in the upcoming 2026 tournament. While the rest of the teams in the WBC rely on experienced professionals, and some like Italy and Great Britain bring in American "passport" players, the Czech Republic's roster consists almost entirely of amateur players who were born and have played only within the Central European nation. The team's roster consists of firefighters, teachers, financial auditors, and field caretakers--even the manager is a neurologist!--and yet the team managed to not only compete on the international stage but succeed against global superstars like Shohei Ohtani.

In a world where athletes have become multi-million-dollar legends, We Sacrifice Everything to Baseball reveals how teamwork, sacrifice, and self-belief can still make a difference. Michael Clair, who spent time with the Czech team throughout the 2023 World Baseball Classic, has unparalleled insight on the team and their unlikely success.

Like the Jamaican bobsled team in Cool Runnings, Leicester City's unexpected Premier League soccer title, and the United States' remarkable victory against Russia in the 1980 Olympics, the Czech Republic baseball team has an underdog story everyone can cheer for. Their story proves it's still possible to build a team from the ground up, with a small player pool, little attention, and a low budget, and compete on the world stage.

A psychedelic adventure story of friendship, peril, gender questions, and foraging in two floating villages, perfect for 5-8 year olds -- the latest fantasy world from beloved writer and illustrator Claude Ponti.

In two floating villages on the river Longo live a pair of boat-faring communities, sailing where their whim or the current takes them. The Oolongs are known for the delicious roots, fruits, and flowers they gather; the Kukichas pick healiherbs, and prepare powerful potions that help them feel their best. Both communities foster an atmosphere of openness and play in all aspects of life, including where gender is concerned. For Lu Cha (an Oolong boy) and Ali Roo (a Kukicha girl), it's only natural that gender can be chosen, tried out, and reconsidered as each child sees fit. All is well in this idyllic world until suddenly, from far beyond the shiverbanks and the boobam brambles, a mysterious beast comes to prowl.

Claude Ponti develops parallel utopian worlds where two communities, governed by values of kindness, openness, inventiveness, and the pursuit of beauty, end up realizing they need each other. In Claude Ponti's wonderfully detailed illustrations and sparkling wordplay, skillfully translated by Margot Kerlidou and Alyson Waters, young readers will find a faraway world of pleasure, fright, and friendship.

A migrating bird loses sight of his flock in this interactive story that teaches left and right

It's migration season, but when Simon's flock turns "Left!" he accidentally turns right--and finds himself separated from his friends. To find his flock, Simon asks other animals to point him in the right direction--but Simon (and the reader!) must remember their lefts and rights.

Readers flip through the pages and open a gatefold, following Simon as he turns left and right--past monsters, through space, on either side of the globe, and even back in time until he finally finds his flock! Reunited and ready to restart their migration, all the seagulls go "Left!" again. Will Simon follow them, or go his own way?

Expressive illustrations and funny scenarios provide an interactive and entertaining opportunity for young readers to go on an adventure and practice left and right.

The inspiring story of Canadian hero Rick Hansen, who wheeled around the world to raise money and awareness for people with disabilities

In 1973, at the age of 15, Rick Hansen was in a life-changing car accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down. Twelve years later, motivated by the challenges he faced, Rick embarked on the two-year-long Man In Motion World Tour, wheeling 40,075 kilometers through 34 countries on four continents.

Despite the many obstacles Rick encountered during the Tour, he never gave up on his dream: to raise awareness about the enormous potential of people with disabilities. His tour raised $26 million to help with the creation of an accessible and inclusive world.

Written in consultation with Rick Hansen and dynamically illustrated, this biographical picture book invites readers to join Rick through the ups and downs of the Man In Motion World Tour and shows the power of perseverance and dedication.

A humorous and heartfelt story about the power of changing your perspective

Bear lives in a forest under the shadow of a mountain. She dreams of seeing a sunset and feeling the warm sun on her fur. So one day, fed up with the gloomy shadow, she decides there's only one thing to do: move the mountain!

She enlists the help of her forest friends, who agree to take on this seemingly impossible task. But after all their efforts fail, her exhausted friends decide that they don't mind the shadow after all. Bear alone keeps trying--only to eventually collapse in frustration.

When her friends gently lift her and carry her up to the top of the mountain, Bear sees the sunset for the very first time. She realizes that without the mountain this beautiful view wouldn't be possible, and she is finally able to let go of the shadow ... and her anger.

A hopeful and accessible introduction to green cities and sustainable urban planning

All around the world, cities are turning to green infrastructure as a way to address the causes and effects of climate change, and make cities healthier, more comfortable, and more enjoyable places to live.

In four engaging chapters, readers will learn about why people live in urban centers, what a "green city" is, examples of green architecture from cities around the world, and which roles readers can play in greening their cities now and in the future.

With quotes from real climate activists and thinkers included throughout, this is an accessible nonfiction introduction to how builders are making our cities more livable and sustainable by looking to nature for inspiration.

A collection of powerful poems, in Nahuat, Spanish and English, that celebrate Indigenous life and language despite efforts to eradicate them.

These poems are a moving and eloquent description of how great poet Jorge Argueta came to know the almost extinct language of his ancestors. The poems tell stories of Jorge's life growing up in the Salvadoran village of Witzapan, where his own grandmother taught him his first words in Nahuat.

There are poems about the clay used to construct the village, the trees that grow in the countryside, the corn used to make tortillas and pupusas, and the Tepechapa River. Beautiful illustrations painted by Salvadoran artist El Aleph accompany each poem.

In the early 1930s, the government of El Salvador massacred many Nahuat people and banned them from speaking the language, attempting to eradicate their Indigenous identity. Despite the ban, village elders continued to keep the language and culture alive.

Today there are many efforts to reintroduce the Nahuat language in El Salvador. Nahuat readers can share in Jorge's childhood world of Witzapan. So can we, whether in the original or through the Spanish and English translations of his poems.

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Correlates to the Common Core States Standards in English Language Arts:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.3

Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character's thoughts, words, or actions).

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.4

Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative language such as metaphors and similes.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.7

Analyze how visual and multimedia elements contribute to the meaning, tone, or beauty of a text (e.g., graphic novel, multimedia presentation of fiction, folktale, myth, poem).

Celebrate 50+ geniuses who broke barriers, took risks, and changed our world forever!

While these scientists, engineers, and more came from different backgrounds and overcame unique struggles, they had one thing in common: they would not take "You can't" for an answer. With a don't-give-up attitude, these fearless firsts fought for what they believed in and created a better world for all of us.

In this book, you'll read about people you might have heard of before, like George Washington Carver and Amelia Earhart. You'll also discover the first scientists to figure out how dinosaurs went extinct, the man who brought the yo-yo to the U.S., and the first blind person to use sound to study space. You'll meet the first American woman to program a computer, the first Black person to earn a patent, and the first Latina to be the U.S. Surgeon General. By the time you're done reading, you'll be inspired to stay curious, solve hard problems, and be fearless in whatever you do!