What happens when memories become a commodity that can be seen, stolen, transferred, or erased by others? This hierarchical society trades in secrets, manipulation, and memories motivated both by greed and hope. The contrasts are stunning and the skills, both physical and mental demand rigor, wisdom, and dexterity. An intriguing setting with much to discuss, especially in a middle through upper sc ...

A classic tale by Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo, America's beloved storyteller. Once, in a house on Egypt Street, there lived a china rabbit named Edward Tulane. The rabbit was very pleased with himself, and for good reason: he was owned by a girl named Abilene, who adored him completely. And then, one day, he was lost. . . . Kate DiCamillo takes us on an extraordinary journey, from the depths o ...

True events at the US border become the basis for this thoughtfully told narrative. Readers grow in understand with the young protagonist who doesn't fully comprehend the situation, yet the kindness of a stranger speaks clearer than all else. So much so that young Naomi learns the beauty of kindness and wears it herself. A poignant telling of a border crossing that is no longer open.

A riveting retelling of the events surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Combining gripping , fast-moving narrative and photographs, Swanson brings history to life. A mesmerizing reading experience!

At first, radium was a health cure. Then it was the source of timepieces that could be read in the dark. And then it turned deadly. Caught in the history of this radioactive element, young women painted watch faces for manufacturers. As one after another suffers detrimental effects, it becomes obvious that working with radium is dangerous. However, the companies were profiting nicely from its use ...

It’s time for little Maximillian to go to school! His wealthy parents have chosen the most perfect school for him where he will learn to be kind and no one will bully him, or call him names, or hurt him – ever! Why? All of the students except Max are really good robots! He never guesses they aren’t real and makes a best friend in Josie. She opens his eyes to all sorts of innocent fun things ...

From master of suspense author Margaret Peterson Haddix comes another page-turning stand-alone adventure perfect for fans of Cog and Bad Magic.No matter what anyone tells you, I'm real.That's what the note says that Max finds under his keyboard.He knows that his best friend, Josie, wrote it. He'd know her handwriting anywhere. But why she wrote it--and what it means--remains a mystery.Ever since t ...

The inspirational story of George Washington Carver and his childhood secret garden is brought to life in this picture book biography by the author-illustrator team behind Muhammad Ali: A Champion Is Born. When George Washington Carver was just a young child, he had a secret: a garden of his own.Here, he rolled dirt between his fingers to check if plants needed more rain or sun. He protected roots ...

When a tiny snail meets a humpback whale, the two travel together to far-off lands. It's a dream come true for the snail, who has never left home before. But when the whale swims too close to shore, will the snail be able to save her new friend? Full color.

Age Level: 3 to 6 Grade Level: P to 2Where have all the bedtime stories gone? A delightful addition to the picture book canon about the love of reading.It's bedtime in the woods of Burrow Down, and all the animals are ready for their story. But books are mysteriously disappearing. A rabbit named Eliza Brown decides to stay awake and catch the book thief. It turns out to be a little creature, the S ...

What does it take to think a little more broadly, a little different from an ordinary pattern of thinking? Especially when it comes to community? Gentle, cute characters deliver a powerful message when perspectives are challenged and changing beliefs embolden meaningful action.

In Carle's characteristic cut-paper style, the life cycle of a seed to flower to seed takes. on new life. How can a tiny seed do what it is made to do when circumstances are not favorable? How can it possibly survive and thrive. A heartwarming theme simply told through creative and appealing illustrations.

A unique story that appropriately chronicles a young girl's journey from Holocaust survivor to restorer of memories. After traveling the world, Yaffa Eliach was able to collect 1000 photographs of the Holocaust victims from her childhood village that now hang in the US Holocaust Memorial Museum. These photographs cover walls three stories high in a space called "Tower of Life." This is moving and ...

Warm collage illustrations perfectly complement the layers of this story. On the surface, two siblings, bored from sitting inside trying to entertain themselves (hinting of quarantine experience to which many young children can now relate), are encouraged by their grandmother to "learn to fly" -- to use their imaginations for escape. On a secondary layer, the grandmother shares the creative fortit ...

True North Vincent feels lost and uneasy after the fear of a virus closes the border, meaning her mom can't return home from Canada. With her father working long hours as a nurse helping people who are sick with the virus, she's left at home with her grandma, who doesn't have the energy to keep up with True's adventures, or her older sister, always focused on her phone, or Georgie, her younger bro ...

How will you know what's possible if you don't try? This is a story for anyone who has ever felt like a beginner, or had doubts, or worried they weren't good enough. It's a story for those who have experienced the pain of trying something new and not having it turn out as they had hoped. Written by New York Times best-selling author Kobi Yamada, this captivating book celebrates the way failure is ...

Ty and his dad can go anywhere with a little imagination. And since the weather is perfect for a trip to the beach, they head to their backyard where sand and surf await. This is a beautiful but simple book that shows the power of imagination and the love of a family.

We're excited to share Kevin's new release (May 7, 2024) that will find audience with a wide variety of everyday people who seek to take on challenges, face setback, and want to know what patterns of resilience look like, how to develop habits that lead to success, and how it is possible to help others do the same. You'll recognize his educator mind in the model he developed and included in this b ...