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Grand Canyon National Park: Past and Present
The Grand Canyon was destined to become an American treasure. Unparalleled in its enormity, visitors come from all over the world to experience this great place. From prospectors and homesteaders to the railroads and their luxurious flagship lodges, vintage postcards and beautiful, present-day photographs are used to follow the development of tourism at the Grand Canyon and its influence as a National Park. Early promoters, including the Santa Fe and Union Pacific railroads, did much to influence the park as we know it today. Scenes include dramatic rim views, rugged trail-side settings, wildlife, the El Tovar Hotel and other historic properties made famous by the Fred Harvey Company, and the stone-sculpted visitor facilities crafted by Mary Colter. This book offers a timeless account of the park's scenic and historic significance while providing a treasured keepsake for those who love the national parks.Sold out -
Winter Bees & Other Poems of the Cold
In this outstanding picture book collection of poems by Newbery Honor-winning poet, Joyce Sidman (Song of the Water Boatman, Dark Emperor and Other Poems of the Night), discover how animals stay alive in the wintertime and learn about their secret lives happening under the snow. Paired with stunning linoleum print illustrations by Rick Allen, that celebrate nature's beauty and power.
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Slaughter: Mass Killings, Organ Harvesting, and China's Secret Solution to Its Dissident Problem
The inside story of China's organtransplant business and its macabre connection with internment camps and killing fields for arrested dissidents, especially the adherents of Falun Gong.Mass murder is alive and well. That is the stark conclusion of this comprehensive investigation into the Chinese state's secret program to get rid of political dissidents while profiting from the sale of their organs--in many cases to Western recipients. Based on interviews with top-ranking police officials and Chinese doctors who have killed prisoners on the operating table, veteran China analyst Ethan Gutmann has produced a riveting insider's account--culminating in a death toll that will shock the world. Why would the Chinese leadership encourage such a dangerous perversion of their medical system? To solve the puzzle, Gutmann journeyed deep into the dissident archipelago of Falun Gong, Tibetans, Uighurs and House Christians, uncovering an ageless drama of resistance, eliciting confessions of deep betrayal and moments of ecstatic redemption. In an age of compassion fatigue, Gutmann relies on one simple truth: those who have made it back from the gates of hell have stories to tell. And no matter what baggage the reader may bring along, their preconceptions of China will not survive the trip. -
Apples and Pumpkins
It is Fall! And for one little girl, that means the special joys of visiting the Comstock Farm: choosing the reddest apples from the trees and finding the best pumpkin in the patch.Back home, she helps her mother carve a funny jack-o'-lantern face and puts a glowing candle inside her prize new pumpkin...just in time for Halloween and an evening of lots of "trick or treats"!
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Sold outFrostfire
Follow dragon-expert Miriam and curious Celeste on a magical winter's day walk through their garden, where a snow dragon just might be hiding! Elly MacKay's luminous artwork and sweet sibling story will cast a spell over readers of all ages in this playfully imaginative picture book that's perfect for fans of Frozen. On a walk through a snow-covered garden, big sister Miriam claims to hear the sound of a snow dragon. Little sister Celeste has lots of questions: snow dragons are real? Where do they hide? What do they eat? And is that frost on the greenhouse windows or is it . . . frostfire? Miriam seems to have an answer for everything about snow dragons. But when Celeste wanders off, she has a magical encounter that changes everything she thought she knew. Told through gently playful dialogue and brought to life with spectacular works of paper diorama art, Elly Mackay's newest picture book is an enchanting wintertime adventure destined to become a classic seasonal fairy tale that readers will enjoy for years to come.Sold out -
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Join the hullabaloo as the animals try to convince Duck to quack! This interactive readaloud is a perfect conversation starter about diversity in family, adoption, and belying expectations.Sold out -
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An American Library Association Notable Children's Book Follow perfect pet Barnaby on his perilous journey home through bustling streets, mysterious alleyways, and the untamed wilds of city parks in this gorgeously illustrated tale of friendship, unconditional love and belonging. A stunning, standalone picture book set in the world of The Barnabus Project from New York Times bestselling creators The Fan Brothers, joined by their brother Devin Fan. Meet Barnaby: he's half mouse and half elephant, with just a dash of flamingo . . . and fully trained! When he's brought home to be pampered and cared for by his very own little girl, life is perfect . . . until a new, even more perfect pet comes on the scene. Suddenly Barnaby is no longer the most perfect pet around, and his little girl doesn't seem interested in him anymore. Feeling unappreciated, Barnaby runs away and finds himself swept up on a wild journey through the city and an emotional search for home in a tale of love found, lost and found again. In a poignant follow-up to their award-winning, internationally bestselling picture book The Barnabus Project, The Fan Brothers and their brother Devin Fan have once again crafted a heartfelt and sweetly sensitive story full of adventure, friendship and family that will enchant readers of all ages.Sold out -
School of Magic: More Than 50 Mind-Blowing Magic Tricks
For those seeking to enter the enchanted and esteemed realm of magicians, here are more than 50 magic tricks ranging from beginner to advanced. School of Magic is illustrated with clear-and-easy instructions for effective and impressive tricks that can be done at home with everyday objects. This handy guide starts with skill development, like hand-eye coordination, rope tying, and card shuffling exercises. It then provides step-by-step directions for a variety of magic tricks that go from simple to harder. There are even short biographies of famous illusionists throughout time, like Adelaide Herrmann and Harry Houdini. Aspiring magicians will feel like they are in a real "magic school"!Sold out -
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Have you met Ploof? The friendly cloud full of feelings returns in an all new interactive picture book for fans of Hervé Tullet's Mix It Up!, from the creator of Narwhal and Jelly and the co-creator of Science Explorers. Ploof is a little cloud who's eager to make their first rainbow! But how? With your help, of course! Can you help Ploof find the right shape? Mix colors? Fly high to paint? Cheer Ploof on through the ups and downs of trying something new, follow along with some calming breathing exercises and find a new perspective! Just as full of imaginative, interactive fun as the first book in the series, each page offers readers from preschooler age and beyond a chance to play and learn in tandem, exploring social-emotional skills along the way. Young readers will be delighted to see the effects of their actions as they join a colorful rainbow quest and paint with Ploof!Sold out -
Let's Fly!: Barrington Irving's Record-Breaking Flight Around the World
The true story of Barrington Irving, who broke records as the youngest person and first Black man to fly solo around the world--co-authored by Barrington and award-winning author Chana Stiefel, with art by New York Times bestselling illustrator Shamar Knight-Justice As a kid, Barrington Irving moved from Jamaica to Miami and played football--his ticket to success, he thought. But then Captain Gary Robinson swooped into his life. Barrington had never seen a Black pilot before. Captain Robinson showed Barrington a jet, a cockpit, and what it was like to actually fly a plane--
WHOAAA! After that, Barrington had big plans, and two words:
Let's Fly! Barrington Irving worked hard to become a pilot, and even harder to inspire other people to think big too. How big? A flight around the WORLD big. Climb aboard for the true story of how Barrington Irving went from tinkering kid to towering pilot and flew solo around the world--breaking records as the youngest person and first Black man ever to do it. With maps, labels, lists, and cool backmatter, including news of what Barring Irving is doing today, this book soars. Buckle up! Sky-high dreams ahead. "Rich and inspiring . . . Will have young flying enthusiasts riveted." --SLJ
"High-octane [and] heroic. --Booklist.
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An American Library Association Geisel Honor book - An American Library Association Notable Children's Book Hop on a tow-truck ride with Toad as he learns that everyone needs help sometimes, even the helpers! The first in a picture book series from Caldecott Medal honoree Jashar Awan, for fans of Frog and Toad and Little Blue Truck! "No time, Pop! Can't stop!" Toad and his tow truck are always on the move to lend a hand to anyone who needs help. Whether it's a flat tire or engine trouble, it's Toad to the rescue! Pop does his best to try to get Toad to slow down and take care of himself, but there always seems to be someone else who needs to be towed by Toad. How can he say no? Toad is so used to being the problem solver that when his tow truck breaks down, he does everything he can to fix it himself -- and can't! What happens when the helper needs help? Playful, funny and refreshingly sweet, Towed by Toad is a peppy read-aloud full of fascinating vehicles and endearing characters.Sold out -
How to Cook for a Dragon: Olde Recipes for Young Chefs
Learn how to cook delicious, nutritious, and dragon-friendly recipes with this cookbook for kids that melds kitchen skills with dragonology.Embark on a culinary adventure with the most delicious dragon book for kids. How to Cook for a Dragon is not your ordinary cookbook--it's a fantastical journey through a realm where every meal is an exciting quest and every recipe is a treasure to be unearthed. This dragon-themed cookbook is filled with fun, tasty, and nutritious recipes that kids will love to both make and eat, from the Dragon Egg in a Cave that will tickle their taste buds to the Traveler's Mini Pizzas that will have them breathing imaginary fire. What's Inside?- Enchanted recipes: Each page is a new discovery with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions that will guide your little ones in creating magical dishes fit for any dragon's appetite.
- Dragon lore and fun facts: Learn about the dragons of lore with fun dragon facts included with every recipe to keep your kids engaged and reading.
- Magical Illustrations: Dive into a richly illustrated world where dragons roam free and the kitchen is a portal to another realm.
- A "Dragon Chef's Oath" to inspire and set the stage for a magical cooking experience.
- Tips for cooking safely, so your little ones can navigate the kitchen with confidence.
- A customizable Table of Contents where young chefs can write down their own discoveries and recipe tweaks.
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Sold outWho Needs a Statue?
Did you know the U.S. Capitol building features one hundred statues? Each state selects two prominent figures in their history to be included as statues to represent the state in Washington, D.C. But who is chosen to represent this nation? Why are they chosen? And do they really represent this diverse and multifaceted country?Sold out -
Sold outHome Is a Wish
A deeply moving, gorgeously illustrated picture book about leaving home and finding a new place to fit in, for anyone dealing with a move, to another town or to a new country.
Home becomes a wish when we move, when the new place isn't the same. Everything might be different: the sounds, the smell, the people, the weather. But home isn't just a place. We carry home in our hearts, and it can grow and change as we do in our lives. With time, new faces become friends, and what is different becomes familiar. Home can be a wish that comes true. Like Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away and The Day You Begin, this beautiful exploration of what it's like to deal with a big change is personal, emotionally resonant, and relatable. With page after lovely page of captivating art, New York Times bestselling illustrator Julia Kuo has created a lasting story about how time, patience, and an open heart can help someone feel at home anywhere in the world.
Sometimes we leave home in the mornings, in the evenings, or for much longer. But we always come back.Sold out