"Little Jesús is excited to spend a Saturday with his landscaper Papá at the "family business." He loves Papá's cool truck and all the tools he gets to use. Papá even puts him in charge of the magical water jug, which is also a clock! When it's empty, Papá explains, the workday will be done. It's a big job, and Jesús wants to do it right. But he just can't help giving water to an array of thirsty animals--a dog in a sweater, some very old cats,...
Young Mai and her mother embark on a long, perilous journey from Vietnam to America to find Papa, who left ahead of them to start a better life for their family.
"The comic club is going in all different directions! Naomi, Melvin, and siblings are each trying to find their purpose. Naomi has an idea to get rich quick that causes a lot of commotion and emotion. And when faced with rejections, the friends try and try again to stay true to their vision. To top it off, a surprise visitor comes to class to stir things up. Will a desire for money and power cloud Naomi's purpose? Is it quitting time? Will the club...
The third Big Nate novel in the New York Times bestselling series by Lincoln Peirce-Big Nate is on a roll!
Nate's a big deal in his scout troop ... until Artur-aka Mr. Perfect-joins. Now Nate's stuck in second place. And Artur means business. Will Nate take the grand prize? Or wipe out, big time?
This hilarious third novel in the Big Nate series includes a sneak peek to the fourth Big Nate novel, Big Nate Goes for Broke.
Big Nate on a Roll was...
"Fox has a not-so-new problem, and every possible solution leads to more problems for the other animals, until they all come together with the ultimate fix."--
How do I get to heaven? Can anybody go there? What happens when someone dies? These are all questions that a child will ask at some point in their life. When a relative or close friend comes to the end of their life what does a child need to know? They need to know about Jesus. They need to know about Salvation. They need to know that there really is eternal life but there is only one way to God.
In simple terms, this attractive, full–colour illustrated...
This engaging and educational picture book about protecting our waterways follows a classroom as they build a rain garden, empowering readers with the tools to reduce pollution, diminish flooding and create a habitat for wildlife.
Have you ever wondered how meteorologists on TV predict the weather? A basic explanation of weather instruments, forecasting, and so much more is explored through diagrams, illustrations, and informative and engaging text in this new addition to the How Do series. Includes fun weather activities and a glossary!
Budding LEGO builders will be inspired to create incredible things as they take a tour of planet Earth, where they will see amazing planets, animals and geological features without leaving home.
Designed for children who can't yet read, this essential visual introduction to cooking provides step-by-step instructions, a guide to kitchen basics, and delicious, easy, family-friendly recipes.
"On a hot August day in Paris, just over a century ago, a desperate guard burst into the office of the director of the Louvre and shouted, La Joconde, c'est partie! The Mona Lisa, she's gone! No one knew who was behind the heist. Was it an international gang of thieves? Was it an art-hungry American millionaire? Was it the young Spanish painter Pablo Picasso, who was about to remake the very art of painting? Travel back to an extraordinary period...
"The attack on Pearl Harbor unfolds through the actions and perspectives of American, Japanese, and Hawaiian leaders, soldiers, sailors, nurses, and civilians"--
"From the sun, moon, stars, constellations, and comets, this out-of-this-world introduction to space will not only introduce budding astronomers to new words, facts, and concepts, but will encourage them to see God in the universe he created and reinforce the message that the same God loves them too"--
"An introduction to paleoclimatology and ice cores for kids, connecting the methods that scientists use to study our climate history with future climate change solutions"--
Entertaining, eye-opening and educational, this deep dive into the microscopic world of germs discusses the microbes in and on our bodies that help us survive, the ones that don't and everything in between.
"This tribute to one of the most diverse, fascinating, and beloved species on the planet (turtles) speaks to the diversity and wisdom of these long-lived reptiles"--
Press Here meets Bill Nye the Science Guy in this interactive STEM picture book about forces and motion. Welcome to the physics lab! In this picture book, young scientists use their imagination to bring experiements to life. They poke whipped cream in the illustrations, tilt the book to roll a ball down a ramp, and slide beanbags to test friction. After predicting what will happen next, eager readers turn the page to see the results. Educator and...
