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A unique maths book, Adventures in Math builds students' social-emotional skills in maths by debunking common myths that inhibit learning and confidence. Rather than teaching readers how to master maths concepts, it urges them to change their mindset about maths altogether. Using stories and...

Rooted in visions of Indigenous futurisms, Beyond the Glittering World proclaims and celebrates a rising generation of Indigenous women and genderqueer storytellers. The collection brings together twenty-two emerging and established writers whose poems and stories expand...

Bison are North America's largest land animals. Some 170,000 wood bison once roamed northern regions, while at least 30 million plains bison trekked across the rest of the continent. Almost driven to extinction in the 1800s by decades of slaughter and hunting, this ecological and cultural...

A stunning, poetic debut picture book from Pasha Westbrook about honoring one's roots and the unbreakable bond of familial love, brought to life with enchanting illustrations by acclaimed illustrator Madelyn Goodnight. Father braids my hair, just like his, scented...

"Hahahahahahahaha" --Jon Klassen, Caldecott medalist and New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of THE SKULL "I laughed my head off!" --Ben Clanton, Eisner Award winner and New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of NARWHAL AND JELLY ...

Let's talk. We don't think much about our ability to communicate. We simply have a conversation, make a call, send a text or use sign language to share information. But how was human language invented? And when? Communication is a way for us to express ourselves, share information...

Dinosaurs, fossils, and reptiles, oh my... The whole family can become paleontology experts with this illustrated dictionary of 100+ terms for prehistoric animals! This delightful prehistoric dictionary defines more than 100 words and phrases alongside informative entries,...

Elevate your spirit and let your soul sing with I Am the Sun, a sweeping picture book portraying modern Native American values, history, traditions, and struggles. In this moving tale about present-day life for many Native Americans, breathtaking art and poignant prose tell of the hardships, the...

A girl wants to play with her brother's toys - and she won't give up! From two-time Theodor Seuss Geisel Honoree Paul Meisel, this story is perfect for kindergarteners and first graders to read on their own. I want it! Mine! A boy is contentedly...

A potent story about the power of talking through our fears to set ourselves free of them, from award-winning creators Jean-François Sénéchal and Simone Rea Our fears can consume the entirety of our lives--unless we find ways to free ourselves of them. As a young rabbit tries...

Make the most of your organic garden--with this playful yet wonderfully detailed guide! Manga artist and passionate home gardener Hideki Yoda illustrates the joy and simplicity of raising vegetables in your own small home garden. He covers everything from creating the rows...

A gorgeous, lively picture book companion to Kirsten Hall and Isabelle Arsenault's beloved and acclaimed The Honeybee that celebrates the inspiring journey of the monarch butterfly. What's that? In the air! Over here? Over there!<...

Perfect for young environmentalists and nature enthusiasts comes an information-packed introduction to the fascinating world of mushrooms, molds, and more! In Mushrooms and Company readers dive deep into the fungal kingdom and are introduced to an incredible array...

A moving multigenerational memoir of Indigenous resistance, environmental justice, and a Yurok family's fight to protect their legacy and the Klamath River.  For the members of a Northern California tribe, salmon are the lifeblood of the people--a vital source...

Get to know the kingdom of Fungi like never before with this unique book that blends the science of mycology with lyrical prose and watercolor paintings. Take an extraordinary expedition into the diverse and enchanting realm of fungi. The Wonder of Mushrooms is where science...

Power up with Dog Man: Big Jim Believes from the global #1 bestselling author and award-winning artist Dav Pilkey. Join the journey as our heroes discover the influence of belief and find truth from within. With threads of self-awareness, confidence, and integrity, Dav Pilkey masterfully...

"Cats of Instagram" meets National Geographic in this hilarious picture book about nature's cutest weirdos from the author of Pink Is for Blobfish! The Internet pretty much runs on cute animal photos, but "cute" is so much more than clickbait kittens and insta-pups....

No matter how little you are, you can have big feelings. Some feelings are easy, some are hard, but they all matter. When you feel sunshine on your face, you might feel happy. When a new friend wants to play, you might feel shy. When you have to say goodbye, you might feel sad. Feelings...

Let's meet the great ape family! Get to know our charismatic chimpanzee cousins, the peaceful bonobos, three types of high-flying orangutans and those gentle giants of the jungle, the gorillas. Discover where and how they live, their biology, what they eat and what they share in common...

Noah's family has just moved in to a new apartment on the 22nd floor when an Anna's hummingbird visits their balcony. Soon the young boy notices a fuzzy nest being built--like Noah's family, this hummingbird is making a new home. This true story shows the hummingbird through Noah's eyes as...

An International Bestseller! Winner of the 2022 Romantic Novel Award in Fantasy! Locus Award Finalist! An Indie Next pick and LibraryReads pick--with four starred reviews! A Best of 2021 Pick for NPR | Amazon | Kobo | Barnes & Noble |...

Axolotl snacks-alotl.And lives life to the max-alotl.Little brother Axolittle likes to study facts a little. For total opposites like these two, sometimes differences can lead them to poke-a-little and joke-a-little, then shout...

Help your child ages 2-5 wind down from the day using this imaginative and interactive picture book that combines gentle movement, mindfulness, and imagination to make bedtime a fun and engaging experience! Brimming with whimsical art, Can You Do This? Bedtime Edition!...

Follow the life cycle of a dandelion seed from its small beginnings to its larger impact on the ecosystem of meadows and beyond Start Small, Think Big sets readers on a journey of discovery, beginning with small miracles of life and connecting them to the big...

From the award-winning creators of The Museum of Odd Body Leftovers, comes a wonderfully fun--sometimes gross--exploration of the endocrine and exocrine systems. A perfect book for engaging kids ages 8-12 in STEM. Step right up for a tour of one...

Goosebumps now on Disney+! While staying with his great-aunt Kathryn, Evan Ross visits an eerie old toy store. Among the dusty shelves, he finds a can of something called "Monster Blood." The odd, sticky substance really does look like the blood of a creature. It has a greenish glow and...

The key to drawing a tree--or anything, for that matter--is to understand your subject. How do you get to know a tree? Use all your senses! Would you like to draw a tree? Here's how. First you'll need to make friends with your tree....

Hit the open road with I Truck: A Big Rig's Epic Trip--an action-packed picture book that celebrates the power, purpose, and adventure of trucking across America. From sunrise to snowstorm, readers climb into the driver's seat alongside a skilled trucker and her loyal pup as they journey...

Design, plant, and tend a self-sustaining, high-yielding food garden that saves space by growing plants the way nature intended--in layers.  Say goodbye to long, straight rows of vegetable plants lined up and waiting for attacks from pests and diseases, and say hello to...

Meet Max, a Little Axolotl! He's new to school and just a little bit shy, but he's already making waves. This funny and sweet graphic novel is perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly! It's Max's first day at Coral Elementary school. The school is filled with marine animals,...

"A worthwhile addition for STEM collections, this cheerful and reassuring offering has multiple curricular applications and makes a great read-aloud." --Booklist (starred review) Did you know there are more microbes on Earth than stars in the universe? That some five...

Microbes are tiny but mighty, and they're everywhere! When left alone, microbes such as bacteria, fungi and algae are experts at adapting, surviving and thriving under extreme and constantly changing conditions. These natural problem solvers can help fight the climate crisis by gobbling up...

This beautifully illustrated book, based on the lived experience of the author, that gently explores the complicated feelings a young girl experiences as she learns about tragedy and injustice. Miya loves her school and she especially loves storytime. One day, her teacher shares a story...

Cuddle up with this celebration of winter and explore the wonders of nature's light with Moon Song from Caldecott Medalist Michaela Goade. On an island at the edge of a silvery sea, when the moon rises and night falls, a girl spins a story for...

Did you know that Darwin's frogs hatch as tadpoles in their father's mouth? Or that a baby giraffe has to survive a six-foot fall because its mother is standing when it's born? What about how a baby dolphin has to swim up to the surface immediately after it's born to take its first breath?...

Just like people and animals, plants need to defend themselves. They can't scream or run away from danger, but many have developed surprisingly cool and courageous ways to keep themselves safe from pesky bugs, hungry animals and even large-clawed crabs. Plants can stab, poison, drown and...