Fagbøger for børn og unge: folk og steder

When twelve-year-old African American Jackson Freeman is forced to move from Raleigh, North Carolina to Chicago he finds himself suddenly in a world of talking glasses and clocks, magical inheritance, and daredevil train porters in a fight against a terrifying evil.

When a ghost from the spirit world transforms her sister, Ruby Chen confronts the dark upheaval in Vancouver's Chinatown as she enters into an ancient battle over the gateway to the underworld as she attempts to save her sister and her community.

"When all roads into the city are blocked on Thanksgiving, Team Spidey works together to clear them so travelers can reach their holiday destinations in time for Thanksgiving dinner"--

"Two Appalachian families, one White and one Black, are connected by a well-loved kitchen table"--Provided by publisher.

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the lives, culture and traditions of four American indigenous peoples, in this fact-filled nonfiction reader—carefully leveled to help children progress.What is life like on a reservation, and what can we learn about the past and present culture and traditions of America’s indigenous peoples.The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed.A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills.Children will love to find out about the Cherokee, Apache, Navajo, and Nez Perce peoples.

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the coyote through the many tales of America’s indigenous peoples, with this fun-filled nonfiction reader—carefully leveled to help children progress.A Coyote’s Tale is a beautifully designed reader all about this iconic animal and its place in American folklore.The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed.A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills.Children will love to find out about coyotes and the stories told about them.

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the amazing life of Matoaka, better known today as Pocahontas, with this fact-filled nonfiction reader—carefully leveled to help children progress.Matoaka: the True Story of Pocahontas tells readers the true story of this iconic American’s young life among the Pamunkey and later in Europe with her English husband.The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed.A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills.Children will love to find out about the events and achievements in the life of Matoaka.

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about life in the Arctic, with this fun-filled nonfiction reader—carefully leveled to help children progress.An Arctic Childhood is a beautifully designed reader about a day in the life of Pauloosie, from going to school in the dark, to seeing the Northern lights at bedtime.The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed.A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills.Children will love to find out about the unique way of life of Pauloosie and his community.

Join a young girl and her dog in this Step 2 reader as they joyfully prepare to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights! Perfect for readers ages 4-6.Raina is excited to celebrate Diwali, a Hindu holiday that symbolizes the victory of light over darkness. Along with her family and her best friend, Lion (a little dog with a big sweet tooth!), Raina helps prepare for the celebration. She decorates the house with clay lamps called diyas, makes beautiful rangoli designs with sand, watches colorful fireworks, and shares sweet treats with Lion. It’s a Diwali to remember!Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn about mustangs with this fun nonfiction reader—carefully leveled to help children progress.A Mustang’s Tale is a beautifully designed reader all about a mustang’s life and stories told about these wild plains horses.The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed.Children will learn all about mustangs and the stories we tell about them.

Las tradiciones familiares son especiales, especialmente cuando incluyen horneando un delicioso pastel con tu Abuelita!¡Es el cumpleaños de Papi! Quiere significar que es hora de entrar en la cocina y hornear el pastel tradicional de la familia – Tres Leches! Juntos, mediremos los ingredientes y cuando el pastel se pegue al molde, no se preocupes! Abuelita está ahí para salvar el día. La familia está trabajando junta en esta tradición especial, como Papi hizo con Abuelita cuando era joven!LEYENDO A PASOS es una línea de Step into Reading que ofrece ediciones en español de libros nivelados. Los libros Paso 2 usan vocabulario básico y enunciados cortos para contar historias sencillas. Son perfectos para pequeños que identifican algunas palabras visualmente y logran leer palabras nuevas con un poco de ayuda.

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn about eagles with this fun nonfiction reader—carefully leveled to help children progress.An Eagle’s Tale is a beautifully designed reader all about an eagle’s life and people’s beliefs about these majestic birds.The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed.Children will learn all about eagles and the stories we tell about them.

Join Arthur and Holly on an adventure to save Christmas accompanied by 10 sound clips of beloved carols.Learn about the music and stories of Christmas carols in the third book of The Very Young Person's Guide To... series. Pull on your mittens and follow our heroes as they explore beautiful scenes inspired by some of the best-loved Christmas carols, including Silent Night, Good King Wenceslas, Carol of the Bells, Once In Royal David's City, and O Holy Night. Original illustrations capture the beautiful story of the carols, while the sound button brings the iconic music pieces to life. Every spread feature fascinating facts about festive carols and their origins and is guaranteed to delight and inspire.

Celebrate food and family with this heartwarming Thanksgiving picture book. We will share the risen bread. / Our made-with-love Thanksgiving spread. / Grateful to be warm and fed. / We will share the bread. In this spirited ode to the holiday, set at the turn of the twentieth century, a large family works together to make their special meal. Mama prepares the turkey, Daddy tends the fire, Sister kneads, and Brother bastes. Everyone—from Grandma and Grandpa to the littlest baby—has a special job to do. Told in spare, rhythmic verse and lively illustrations, Sharing the Bread is a perfect read-aloud to celebrate the Thanksgiving tradition."A warm and wonderful holiday treasure." —Publishers Weekly, Starred"A paean to the pleasures of Thanksgiving, with rhymes so musical readers may just burst into song." —The Wall Street Journal"A delightful holiday book that shows the heartwarming tradition of food and family." —Booklist

"Raisa of Upper Earth has only lived a life of privilege and acquiescence. Ever dutiful, she accepts her father's arrangement of her marriage to Lein, Crown Prince of the corrupt, volatile lands of Lower Earth. Though Lein is a stranger, Raisa knows the wedding will unite their vastly different worlds in a pact of peace: an infusion of Upper Earth technology will usher in the final age of enlightenment, ending war between humans forever. Newly released from imprisonment, Nada of Lower Earth has found her own calling: disrupting the royal wedding."--

"Julieta is eager to honor her abuelita's spirit on Dâia de Muertos, but struggles to find the perfect gift"--

A queen's life hangs in the balance, and her siblings’ decisions—about what to do, and most of all, who to love—could change the course of history. Romance. Duty. Power...only one can triumph in this stunning conclusion to the New York Times bestselling American Royals series.America's royal family is in shambles. Queen Beatrice is in a coma and Princess Samantha has gone missing—from the look of things, she ran away with her boyfriend, Lord Marshall Davis. Which means that Prince Jefferson is currently on the throne. For some in America, it's exactly what they wanted: a King ruling the country. And for Daphne Deighton, who has tricked Jefferson into dating her again, it's the ultimate dream come true. Surely this is all just temporary. Won’t Beatrice wake up and reclaim her rightful place? Samantha can't really be gone…can she? And Prince Jefferson will never truly be over his childhood crush, Nina Gonzalez. Right?For the Washington family, the stakes are higher than ever. Love might save the throne….if secrets don’t destroy everything first.

"With 100 kid-tested recipes, Rebel Girls' first ever cookbook empowers beginning cooks and young rebel chefs-in-training to take charge in the kitchen"--

Saturday mornings start early for Meena. She and her sisters watch the sun rise while drinking chai before they clean the house and then head to the grocery store while their brother gets to stay in bed. As the guests arrive, including Meena's favorite cousins, the women crowd into the kitchen to cook. The doorbell rings nonstop as family, neighbors, and friends fill the bustling house.

Dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Zendaya— and learn about her impressive career from the Disney Channel to the big screen! It's the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!This Little Golden Book about Zendaya—the youngest winner of the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress, as well as an outspoken activist and fashion icon—is an inspiring book for her fans of all ages. Look for more Little Golden Book biographies: • Simone Biles • Misty Copeland • Taylor Swift • Lady Gaga

The Little Engine That Could saves Christmas on this enchanting holiday picture book, featuring a fun pop-up Christmas tree!The Little Engine That Could is so excited to celebrate Christmas with all her friends! But on the night of Christmas Eve, one of Santa's elves pays a visit to Little Engine asking for her help. Santa Claus got a case of the Frosty Frittens, and he needs The Little Engine to deliver all the presents before Christmas morning!Can The Little Engine deliver all the presents on time? We think she can! This story includes a pop-up Christmas tree!

"More than 150 visual timelines take you on ... journeys through the lives of the great, the terrible, and the overlooked people of world history"--Back cover of first American edition.