Children's Books
★ A fun, accessible, kid-friendly guide to safe, healthy, and productive screen time
★ A gift for a kid getting their first phone
★ Ways to start conversations and set boundaries around social media use The on-screen world is super exciting--there are games, and new friends, and funny videos! But too much of a good thing isn't always healthy, and not everything you see online can be trusted. Luckily, this book is here to help you navigate the highs and lows of screen time. Through hilarious comics and vibrant illustrations, readers of all ages will discover how to make good choices, use devices responsibly, find content that's just right, and be a good friend on and offline. Ultimately technology should ENHANCE your life, NOT overtake it! With mini-comics and fun illustration throughout, this friendly guide to being on screens and online in safe, healthy, and productive ways is a must-have for kids who spend time on phones, tablets, or computers.
One love, one heart, let's get together and feel all right: Adapted from Bob Marley's timeless hit song, One Love brings the joyful spirit and unforgettable lyrics to life for a new generation. Readers will delight in dancing to the beat and feeling the positive groove of change when one girl enlists her community to help transform her neighborhood for the better. It's a testament to the amazing things that can happen when we all get together with one love in our hearts. Now available as a children's board book that is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers to learn about diversity, teamwork, and love. MARLEY FAMILY CONNECTION: This vibrant picture book is adapted by Cedella Marley, the oldest child of legendary musician Bob Marley, who has dedicated herself to keeping her father's message and memory alive. DIVERSE CHILDREN'S BOOKS: Filled with upbeat illustrations and lyrical text that celebrate diversity and unity, One Love makes a terrific read-aloud for families or classrooms with its empowering message that kindness makes us strong. BEST KIDS' BOOK SERIES: Fans of Every Little Thing and Get Up, Stand Up will love this modern take on the uplifting song One Love. Perfect for:
Did you know ... that one of Saturn's moons is so hollow it would float in water? That the largest known star is 3.69 billion times bigger than our sun? Or that Jupiter likely has diamonds floating in its clouds? Explore dazzling facts about the vast expanse of space, from glowing stars billions of light-years away to supermassive exploding supernovas to rockets thundering into the unknown. This comprehensive book takes you on a mind-blowing tour of our unbelievable universe and is full of fascinating facts on topics such as space exploration, our solar system and galaxy, and beyond. Expert astronomer Dean Regas--former host of PBS's Star Gazers and astronomer of the Cincinnati Observatory--takes you on an incredible tour of facts about each planet in our solar system, dwarf planets, our sun and other stars, exoplanets, comets, asteroids, galaxies, space travel, and so much more. Hundreds of stunning photographs bring the facts to life. A universe of fun and discovery awaits!
Series Overview: Each book in the 1,000 Facts series focuses on a single topic of high interest to kids. Information is easy to read and easy to understand and is accompanied by colorful photos and illustrations. The fun-fact format and a lively design engage kids and help them forget they're learning. These are perfect reference books for kids who want to know everything there is to know about a specific subject and who love to share their knowledge with everyone around them. Check out these other fact-filled books from NatGeo Kids: 1,000 Facts About Insects; 1,000 Facts About Ancient Egypt; 1,000 Facts About Dinosaurs, Fossils, and Prehistoric Life; 1,000 Facts About the White House.
vocabulary of only 75 different words. "A hilarious story in rhyme about a
number of animals who could carry 10 apples on their heads."-- "Elementary
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They can't wait to get to work, but something's in their way! On each page of this exciting board book, young readers can count down construction vehicles from ten to one. Along the way, they'll learn about different machines on a construction site, such as bulldozers, rollers, forklifts, and concrete mixers. With action on every page, this is the perfect book to read aloud with your little vehicle fan. Also available:
10 Little Tractors
10 Little Excavators
10 Little Race Cars
10 Little Tractors
10 Little Race Cars
10 Little Construction Trucks
Time for some fun--Brummmm! Crowd is on their feet. It's the car race of the century! On each page of this action-packed board book, young readers can count down race cars from ten to one. Along the way, motorsport fans will spot cars inspired by some of the legends of the history of racing, including the Porsche 917, Lancia Stratos, McLaren MP4/4, and Bugatti Type 35. With noisy words on every page, this is the perfect book to read aloud with your little race car fan. Also available:
10 Little Tractors
10 Little Excavators
10 Little Construction Trucks
A young student receives a family tree assignment in school, but she can only trace back three generations. Grandma gathers the whole family, and the student learns that 400 years ago, in 1619, their ancestors were stolen and brought to America by white slave traders.
But before that, they had a home, a land, a language. She learns how the people said to be born on the water survived.
And the people planted dreams and hope,
willed themselves to keep
living, living. And the people learned new words
for love
for friend
for family for joy
for grow
for home. With powerful verse and striking illustrations by Nikkolas Smith, Born on the Water provides a pathway for readers of all ages to reflect on the origins of American identity.
Amy and Dan made the choice of a lifetime when they gave up a million dollars in favor of a Clue and joined a competition unlike any the world has ever seen. After barely escaping Paris with their lives, now they're in Vienna to discover the truth about their famous ancestor, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and the long-buried secrets connected to his equally talented but overlooked sister, Nannerl.
But with their enemies closing in, Amy and Dan must decide how much they're willing to risk to find the clues, and who they're willing to betray in the process...
The graphic novel adaptation of the mega-bestseller that launched a global phenomenon!
Minutes before she died Grace Cahill changed her will, leaving her decendants an impossible decision: "You have a choice - one million dollars or a clue."
Grace is the last matriarch of the Cahills, the world's most powerful family. Everyone from Marie Curie to Harry Houdini is related to the Cahills, yet the source of the family power is lost. 39 Clues hidden around the world will reveal the family's secret, but no one has been able to assemble them. Now the clues race is on, and young Amy and Dan must decide what's important: hunting clues or uncovering what REALLY happened to their parents.
Think Star Wars meets Avatar: The Last Airbender! 5 Worlds. 3 Unlikely Heroes. 1 Epic Battle for the Galaxy! Oona Lee surprised everyone--including herself--when she lit the first beacon to save the Five Worlds from extinction. Can she light the other four beacons in time? Next stop, Toki! On the blue planet, Oona must face the sister who left her, and bring to light the Cobalt Prince's dark secrets. Meanwhile, An Tzu is fading away as his mysterious illness gets worse. Will it stop him from joining the fight? Or will his unique magic be just what the team needs?And Jax Amboy is a hero on the starball field, but in a moment of real danger, will he risk everything to save his friends? Oona must rely on some surprising new allies in order to stop a terrible plot from unfolding and continue her quest across the 5 WORLDS! Praise for 5 Worlds Book 1:
A Publishers Weekly Best Summer Book
A Junior Library Guild Selection
A New York Public Library's Top Ten Best Book for Kids 2017
Included in NPR's Guide to 2017's Great Reads
2017 Nerdy Book Club Award Winners for Best Graphic Novel "Bang-zoom . . . epic." --The New York Times Book Review "Sensitive writing, gorgeous artwork, and riveting plot." --Booklist, Starred Revew "A dazzling interplanetary fantasy . . . that will easily appeal to fans of Naruto or Avatar: The Last Airbender." --Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
A Publishers Weekly Best Summer Book
A Junior Library Guild Selection
A New York Public Library's Top Ten Best Book for Kids 2017
Included in NPR's Guide to 2017's Great Reads
A Nerdy Book Club Award Winner for Best Graphic Novel
A Texas Library Association Maverick Graphic Novel Selection
A Black-Eyed Susan Book Award Nominee "Bang-zoom . . . a series that promises to be epic." --The New York Times Book Review "Sensitive writing, gorgeous artwork, and riveting plot." --Booklist, Starred Revew "A dazzling interplanetary fantasy . . . that will easily appeal to fans of Naruto or Avatar: The Last Airbender." --Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
For more short-form action and adventure stories, check out these Marvel collections:
There's a world full of wonders I want you to see . . . Written in engaging rhyming text, each real-life tale in this 10-story collection introduces one of nature's wonders. And at the end of each story, children are invited to explore an informative "All About" page to discover more facts on the topic. Stories include:
These make perfect bedtime stories for kids with curious minds!
Each story ends with an information page that explains more about the topic. Kids will discover interesting facts about life cycles, migration, food chains, and much more.
Written by science writer and poet Gabby Dawnay, and illustrated with adorable characters created by Instagram star Mona K, this is a gorgeously packaged title will inform and delight the youngest ocean lovers.
10 read-aloud stories include:Also available:
5-Minute Nature Stories
- Disney Junior 5-Minute Mickey Stories
- 5-Minute Disney*Pixar Stories
- 5-Minute Fairy Tales
- 5-Minute Princess Stories
- And more!
A collection of twelve action-packed retellings that span the Star Wars saga--including tales from Star Wars: The Last Jedi!
These exciting stories can each be read in just five minutes--perfect for galactic adventures at lightspeed!
Complete your 5-Minute Collections with these best-selling favorites!