Little Ghost lives in a very cozy, very crowded attic with his big family. He can't find any peace and quiet for reading his books or practicing his booos. So, he sets out to find somewhere a little more quiet with a little more space. But it isn't long before Little Ghost starts to feel a little lonesome. Luckily, his family isn't far behind.
Miss Betti knew wholesome, nourishing food. She also knew the kids in Detroit's public schools were not getting wholesome, nourishing lunches. Luckily, as Detroit's school lunch lady, Miss Betti had the power to make a change. She started small--with fresh apples and sweet potato fries--but soon she was filling lunch trays with a rainbow of tasty choices. And then, Miss Betti looked toward some of the empty city lots across Detroit. She started an urban gardening program to teach students about growing fruits and veggies--filling schools' salad bars with fresh fare.
When Ai Lin starts school, none of her classmates can say her name. The children make several attempts, but they still cannot pronounce it properly. They ask Ai Lin if they can just call her by another name. It's not that important, right? But Ai Lin knows the significance of her Chinese name. No, it can't be changed. Her name is part of her identity and heritage. Her name was chosen not only for what it means, but also for how it sounds. It ties her to her family--present and past--and to its traditions.
A story about finding your passion--and jumping aboard! Do you know that feeling when you discover something amazing? Gus has that feeling. When Gus and his family go on an outing and take the city bus to get there, Gus realizes he LOVES the bus. And from that moment on, Gus learns everything he can about buses and tries to turn every outing into a bus outing.
Breathtaking. Colorful. Wild. Welcome to Venezuela! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about Venezuela's land, history, cities, and food. They'll even learn how to speak a few words in Spanish!
Colorful. Tropical. Land of smiles. Welcome to Thailand! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about Thailand's land, history, cities, and food. They'll even learn how to speak a few words in Thai!
Colorful. Creative. Alive. Welcome to Trinidad and Tobago! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about Trinidad and Tobago's land, history, cities, languages, food, and more!
Hot. Vast. Modern. Welcome to Saudi Arabia! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about Saudi Arabia's land, history, cities, language, food, and more!
Bright. Friendly. Rugged. Welcome to Nepal! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about Nepal's land, history, cities, language, food, and more!
Tropical. Volcanic. Dazzling. Welcome to Nicaragua! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about Nicaragua's land, history, cities, and food. They'll even learn how to speak a few words in Spanish!
Stunning. Colorful. Full of life. Welcome to Portugal! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about Portugal's land, history, cities, language, food, and more!
Our world is full of many amazing buildings. We have made beautiful stained-glass windows that turn rooms into rainbows and windmills that can turn grain into flour. From modern homes with solar panels to the Great Pyramids of Egypt, how do we know so much about buildings? Sometimes you just have to ask why.
The world today is very different than it was in the past. From pirates wearing eye patches and plague doctors treating an unseen illness to great fires and the moon landing, history is full of many incredible moments. But how do we know so much about it? Sometimes you just have to ask why.
With so many different animals on Earth, it's no surprise there are many different questions about the animal world. How do we know so much about the animals that share our planet? From a zebra's stripes to a snail's slimy trail, sometimes you just have to ask why.
From rumbling stomachs and hiccups to losing teeth and dreaming, our bodies do many amazing and bizarre things. How do we know so much about them? Sometimes, you just have to ask why.
Put down your device and take a step outside--there's a whole world to explore. It's time to go tech-free in your yard! This fun guide invites young readers to unplug from the world on screens and explore the world around them with easy-to-follow activities for a day in your yard. Spot plants and animals, investigate nature, play games, and more.
Put down your device and apply sunscreen--there's a whole world to explore. It's time to go tech-free by the river! This fun guide invites young readers to unplug from the world on screens and explore the world around them with easy-to-follow activities for a day by the river. Spot plants and animals, investigate by the water, play games, and more.
Put down your device and pick up your sunglasses--there's a whole world to explore. It's time to go tech-free at the beach! This fun guide invites young readers to unplug from the world on screens and explore the world around them with easy-to-follow activities for a day at the beach. Spot plants and animals, investigate in the sand, play games, and more.
Put down your device and slip on some comfortable shoes--there's a whole world to explore. It's time to go tech-free in the forest! This fun guide invites young readers to unplug from the world on screens and explore the world around them with easy-to-follow activities for a day in the for
From colorful feathers to glowing halos, the phoenix is a magical creature of myth. But where did this big beast come from? Explore the truth behind the tales and what it would take for this incredible creature to be reborn. Then, meet some real-life phoenix inspiration.
From long manes to healing horns, unicorns are magical creatures of myth. But where did the stories of these beautiful beasts come from? Explore the truth behind the tales and what it would take for these incredible creatures to cure diseases and purify water. Then, meet some real-life unicorn inspiration.
Many of the things we throw away end up in landfills. Some of it winds up in our forests and waterways. As landfills pile high and pollution trashes our planet, Earth is in danger. Learn how the little things can add up to reduce waste and save the world.
From clawed feet to fiery breath and wide wings, dragons are magical creatures of myth. But where did the stories of these big beasts come from? Explore the truth behind the tales and learn what it would take for these incredible creatures to take flight and breath fire. Then, meet some real-life dragon inspiration.
From flashy fish tails to alluring voices, mermaids are magical creatures of myth. But where did the stories of these beautiful creatures come from? Explore the truth behind the tales and what it would take for a tail to turn to legs and feet. Then, meet some real-life mermaid inspiration.
From how we throw away trash to the ways we use electricity, our habits affect the size of our carbon footprint. The bigger our carbon footprint, the more greenhouse gas is in the air. This contributes to climate change. How can we help the planet? Simple actions we can take every day can make a big difference! Learn how changing our habits can save the world.
