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In this exciting sequel to Caroline Fernandez's Asha and Baz chapter book series, the kids travel throughtime to meet Hedy Lamarr, a famous actress and inventor.

Tragedy brings Amelie Meyer back to Berlin. It's been four years since she was forced to flee her home, leaving everything behind-including her father.Transformed by the Nazis, Berlin is now a drab and dangerous city, and Amelie can't wait to return to Paris. But before she can leave, she finds herself swept up in an intrigue that makes her question everything she thinks she knows about her father. Is he a traitor or a hero? The only way to find out is to put her own life on the line.

78 vibrant colored illustrations jump off the page, stimulating the visual senses. To conclude the book, the reader counts globes scattered on each page, a coloring activity (Hardback ONLY), and journaling which is a form of self-expression!

This is a delightfully illustrated description of the relationship between a boy and his grandad, which came about from remembering being told stories and adventures as a child. It also explores the concept of what is 'truth' and what is 'invented' and what we say to children. The book also deals sensitively with the loss of a loved one and how a child deals with that loss.

A delightful picture book based on the true story of Rosa Bonheur, the nineteenth-century French artist who defied gender expectations and changed the art world with her realistic animal paintings.

Follow Sarah Breedlove’s journey from the first child in her family born free to a woman with a thriving hair care business, posed to become America’s first self-made millionaire.

Join Lobster Fish on his journey from the Atlantic ocean across the U.S.A in this colorful children's tale told in an upbeat and easy to read rhyming pattern. Lobster Fish is a coming of age story about a half lobster - half fish who leaves his home out of curiosity only to be swept up in a fantastic series of events that lead him to the answers he is looking for.

What do a whatchful fly and a weight-bearing whale have in common? A grateful saint -- a saint whose life of work and devotion to God wouldn't have been the same without the loyalty. the friendship of a lion or a blackbird, an eagle or a deer. Other saints in these stories -- two of the liveliest are women -- deal cleverly with animals who act up: snakes in one instance, greedy geese in another. But in each of these stories, the commonality of all living things is luminously celebrated. The ten saints, whose biographies are given in the last pages, are named on the back of this jacket.

"Jo mindre et væsen man er, jo længere og mere fyldigt et navn, bør man have.Det giver næsten sig selv, synes Benedykt Dybowski.Han tænker kun på tangloppenavne.Fireogtyve timer i døgnet: tangloppenavne."Med udgangspunkt i en historisk person og en kuriøs detalje om naturvidenskabelig navngivning udfolder Kathrine Assels og Anna Margrethe Kjærgaard en forunderlig fortælling om et menneskes passion og dedikation på bredden af Bajkalsøen, under himlens stjernehvælv. En (natur)filosofisk fortælling om biodiversitet og kærlighed til alt, der lever, helt ned i dets mindste detaljer. Et episk illustreret allealdresværk for enhver kunst- og naturnyder.N.B:Den oprindelig polskfødte forsker døde i 1930 og ligger begravet på kirkegården i Lviv.

Brief life stories of twenty-seven persons whose inventions or discoveries have altered the environment to a marked degree. Includes a list of important dates in the history of invention and technology.

Bahrain, 1970. After a summer spent with her family, fifteen-year-old Anna is flying back to boarding school in England when her plane is hijacked by Palestinian terrorists and taken to the Jordanian desert. Demands are issued. If they are not met, the terrorists will blow up the plane, killing all hostages. The heat becomes unbearable; food and water supplies dwindle. All alone, Anna begins to face the possibility that she may never see her family again. Inspired by true events in the author's life, this is a story about ordinary people facing agonizing horror with courage and resilience. Includes Q&A with the author.

From the age of nine, Michael dreams of playing basketball for the United States in the Olympics, and with hard work and his mother's encouragement, he realizes his dream. Full color.

An all-consuming love affair.A family torn apart by scandal.A young author on the brink of greatness.Hideous Love is the fascinating story of gothic novelist Mary Shelley, who as a teen girl fled her restrictive home only to find herself in the shadow of a brilliant but moody boyfriend, famed poet Percy Shelley. It is the story of the mastermind behind one of the most iconic figures in all of literature: a monster constructed out of dead bodies and brought to life by the tragic Dr. Frankenstein.Mary wrote Frankenstein at the age of nineteen, but inspiration for the monster came from her life?the atmospheric European settings she visited, the dramas swirling around her, and the stimulating philosophical discussions with the greatest minds of the period, like her close friend Lord Byron.This luminous verse novel from award-winning author Stephanie Hemphill reveals how Mary Shelley became one of the most celebrated authors in history.

STAT: Standing Tall And Talented--a slam-dunk new fiction series from NBA superstar Amar'e Stoudemire! Eleven-year-old Amar'e has a lot going on. And he likes to play basketball with his best friends--but just for fun. When a group of older kids start disrespecting his boys on their neighborhood basketball court, there is only one solution. Original.

Frederick and Anna Douglass's 11-year-old son Lewis is shocked to learn the family is moving from their gracious home on Alexander Street in Rochester, NY. He is even more shocked to learn he must drive a team of horses to help with the move. What could go wrong?

Juma wants to go fishing with Babu Ali. But when they get to the beach, it's full of plastic waste and flip-flops washed up from the ocean. Juma thinks the flip-flop floating in the water looks like a boat, and that gives Babu Ali an idea.

From award-winning actor Maulik Pancholy comes a hilarious and heartfelt middle grade debut about a gay Indian American boy coming into his own. One ofTime Out'sLGBTQ+ books for kids to read during Pride Month,this is perfect for fans of Tim Federles Nate series. AStonewall Honor Book!Rahul Kapoor is heading into seventh grade in a small town in Indiana. The start of middle school is making him feel increasingly anxious, so his favorite person in the whole world, his grandfather, Bhai, gives him some well-meaning advice: Find one thing youre really good at and become the BEST at it.Those four little words sear themselves into Rahuls brain. While hes not quite sure what that special thing is, he is convinced that once he finds it, bullies like Brent Mason will stop torturing him at school. And he wont be worried about staring too long at his classmate Justin Emery. With his best friend, Chelsea, by his side, Rahul is ready to crush this challenge.... But what if he discovers he isnt the best at anything?Funny, charming, and incredibly touching, this is a story about friendship, family, and the courage it takes to live your truth.

In a tumbledown beach cottage in 19th century Cei Bach, Ceredigion, Wales lived a little old lady and her chickens. She was a famous real-life character known for selling eggs, singing hymns, telling stories and reading tourists' fortunes. Her story is laid over beautiful full-spread illustrations which will captivate children and parents alike.

Join Idia of the Benin Kingdom as she molds herself from the young and curious daughter of a village warrior to becoming the Queen of the ancient African Kingdom of Benin. Discover the journey of a young heroine who saw her future in a dream and works her way to becoming one of the most well-loved, praised, and successful queens in African History. Idia of the Benin Kingdom is a precious storybook that empowers young girls to create a vision of who they want to be as they create limitless possibilities for their future.