“Nostalgic . . . interestingly quirky. . . . A tribute to those left behind.” — Kirkus
Reviews (starred review)When Daniel’s brother Eli is killed at war, Daniel considers the history of unusual fatalities to determine what makes a death — or a ...
“This small snapshot of the protest movement pays homage to both the determination of ordinary
folk and the power of Dr. King’s words. . . . An intergenerational story filled with heart and soul.” — Kirkus ReviewsWhen Alex spies a mule ...
The ultimate Chanukah gift—a glorious celebration of the true spirit of the holiday from a
pop-up master and an acclaimed poet.Open this beautiful gift book and follow the Festival of Lights through place and time—from Herod’s temple to a shtetl ...
Full of eye-catching retro illustrations, a look at NASA’s beloved Mars rover is sure to
fascinate budding space explorers — and set inquisitive minds soaring.Maybe you remember when a little robotic spacecraft landed on a far-off planet. On August 6, ...
A robust and wildly entertaining fairy tale, freely abridged from Eden Phillpotts's 1910 fantasy and
wryly retold by Katherine and John Paterson.An ambitious Stone Age man demands a talisman that will harden his heart, allowing him to take control of ...
Can you trust your eyes? This discovery in the ‘Ology series amazes and thrills as
the closely guarded secrets of the illusionologists are revealed!Do you wonder how Harry Houdini performed his amazing escapes? Are you burning to learn the art ...
A 2014 Robert F. Sibert Honor BookYou don’t have to own binoculars and know a
bunch of fancy Latin names to watch birds! No matter where you live, they’re in your neighborhood — just look up.This conversational, humorous introduction to ...
A classic tale by Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo, America's beloved storytellerWhen a fortuneteller's tent appears
in the market square of the city of Baltese, orphan Peter Augustus Duchene knows the questions that he needs to ask: Does his sister still ...