Kids, Teens & YA

Age range 12+When Valentina Tereshkova blasted off aboard Vostok 6 on June 16, 1963, she became the first woman to rocket into space. It would be nineteen years before another woman got a chance - cosmonaut Svetlana Savitskaya in 1982 - followed by...

Fun and easy art-appreciation activities aboundin this resource that features over 60 great artists across the ages. A concise biography for each artist tells why his or her work is important, and a kid-tested art activity tries out the artist's approach...

The fire broke out at 2:40 p.m. Thousands of men, women, and children were crowded under Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey's big top watching the Flying Wallendas begin their death-defying high-wire act. Suddenly someone screamed "Fire!" and the...

Age range 12+Pirates are a perennially popular subject, depicted often in songs, stories, and Halloween costumes. Yet the truth about pirates - who they were, why they went to sea, and what their lives were really like - is seldom a part of the...

In this expanded edition, readers will encounter six new profiles of amazing women, as well as a new section on the Soviet Union. Noor Inayat Khan was the first female radio operator sent into occupied France and transferred crucial messages to the...

Age range 1 to 6Alien to Zombie brings everyone's favourite creatures of the night to life like never before - and in alphabetical order!After a successful caper chasing a gang of disembodied teen ghouls from an abandoned junior high school, paranormal...

15-year-old Corinth was just trying to clean up the beach; she never expected to meet a mermaid, let alone be nearly drowned by one. It was the start of a very strange friendship!After Skylla, the deadly fanged mermaid, mysteriously lets Corinth live,...

A realistic story of a child's curiosity about death and lost loved ones.This sweet and poignant story paints a picture of a little girl's curiosity to know her grandfather, who died before she was born. What was he like? Will she ever be able to meet...

The follow-up to the Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection book Maddie and MabelBest sisters Maddie and Mabel are back and navigating new firsts in the second book of this heartwarming series. Who does it right? Who does it best? Who goes first?...

Five-year-old Viva learns there is a need for girls with powerful voices everywhere when she helps Papi raise his voice on the picket line.Viva's Papi is a bus driver and Viva loves going to work with him. The sounds of the traffic and the voices of the...

Age range 7 to 12Discover the mysterious animals of the rainforest in one compact book!From floor to canopy, the rainforest is home to some of the world's most fascinating birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. Now, in the Little...

Age range 7 to 12Explore the snowy, breathtaking world of arctic animals in one gorgeous book!The Little Book of Arctic Animals, part of My Little Library of Natural History, introduces kids to dozens of the arctic's most fascinating creatures...

Age range 7 to 12They transform. They camouflage. The pollinate. And they're stunningly beautiful. Meet the world's butterflies!Mysterious, miraculous, and utterly beautiful, butterflies are nature's harbingers of peace,...

Age range 6 to 9The first-ever picture book about Ethel Smyth, the world-famous composer and suffragette!In superb text and stunning illustrations,Rise Up With a Songtells this remarkable story of Ethel Smyth, the woman who refused to stay down and who...

Age range 6 to 9Humans and animals: are we similar? Different? Do we all have blood? Do we all smell and taste and think? How is it that birds can fly, fish can breathe underwater, but humans can't do either? Explore the amazing diversity of the animal...

Age range 6 to 9 When a farmer's horse runs away, his neighbours call it the worst of news. 'Maybe,' says the wise farmer, in what will become the book's refrain as more unexpected events come his way.This delightful...

Age range 8 to 11Take a break from the console and discover the amazing origins behind all your favorite video games!Did you know that Mario was originally named Jumpman? Or that his iconic hat and moustache were created because hair and mouths were too...

Age range 6 to 10Reading with your kids has a profound impact on their development, and now it's easier than ever! In The Wind in the Willows in 20 Minutes a Day, the unabridged story of Rat, Mole, Badger, and the indefatigable Toad is broken...

Age range: 3 to 6When You Open a Bookis a stunning ode to the world's grandest adventure of all: reading a book. Gorgeous artwork by Italian illustrator Sara Ugolotti depicts dragons, forests, pirates, merfolk, lollipop trees, lemonade tides,...

Age range: 3 to 6It's time for little Crue's first big adventure with his Great Uncle Ollie, but he can't help but worry: What if the boat breaks? Or an octopus swallows them in one gulp? Or a family of whales takes over the...

Age range: 3 to 6Arrrr, here be treasure! A hapless pirate digs for rubies, diamonds, and coins, but after three attempts, two naps, and one lousy map, he's unearthed nothing but a sore back and serious misgivings. Blistering barnacles!...

Age range 6 to 10The third book in the Good Guys Agency series!It's another mission for the Good Guys Agency! Success can be sweet, but for the gang's friend Jalen, it's turned him bitter. Back in time the trio goes, this time...

Age range 6-10The second book in the Good Guys Agency series!The dynamic trio is back, and just in time! When it looks like their friend Marty is about to cave to peer pressure, Lucky, Rudy, and Red take another trip back in time for a courageous...

Age range: 6 to 9The first book in the Good Guys Agency series!Determined to better the world by inspiring boys like themselves, Lucky, Rudy, and Red team up to form the Good Guys Agency. It's not long before trouble at Fort Crumble next door...

Age range 7 to 12Take flight with some of the world's most unique birds in one gorgeous book!The Little Book of Birds of the World, part of My Little Library of Natural History, introduces kids to dozens of the world's most interesting...

Love, Santa Claus is a love letter to spiritual enlightenment and servant-hearted contentment. Follow Santa through his annual rituals and see the legendary icon of Christmas in a whole new way.

Myra es una estudiante de segundo grado que suea con ganar el concurso de arte de la escuela y la adoracin del mundo. A juzgar por las reacciones de los adultos, parece que el sueo de Myra est a punto de hacerse realidad. O es eso? Una historia divertida...

Be inspired by the true story of social media sensation Bree the Rescue Rooster, who is waking up the world to kindness one crow at a time.In this beautifully illustrated picture book, follow Bree on his journey from a lost chick on an NYC street to...

Age Range: 7 to 12Noah and Violet are busy rebuilding their town when the Ender Dragon flies above the village streets. Thefollowing day the Wither attacks them. As the town battles these harsh hostile mobs, Noah and Violet, with theirgood friends Hannah...

Age Range: 7 to 12A new series from the author of The Quest for the Diamond Sword-will Noah and Violet protect an enchantment book to save the Overworld?Treasure hunters and protectors of the Overworld Noah and Violet stumble upon a chest in a jungle...

Steve lives on a wheat farm and has everything he needs to live in the Minecraft world: a bed, a house, and food. One morning, he finds that zombies have attacked the local villagers. To protect himself and the few villagers that remain, Steve goes on a...

With more than 100 million registered Minecraft accounts and rights picked up by Warner Brothers for a "The Lego Movie" style, action-adventure film, Minecraft is on its way to becoming the next big children's brand. While there are several successful...

Gameknight999 loves Minecraft, but when one of his father's inventions teleports him into the game, Gameknight is forced to live out a real-life adventure inside a digital world. Stuck in Minecraft, he discovers the game's best-kept secret, something not...

Age range 3 to 6No pajamas at the park. No toys in the toaster. Harry's parents say no to everything! That is, until Harry learns about hypnosis. With a little practice, and Grandpa's watch, Harry puts his parents in a trance and envisions a...

Age range 9 and upThe final battle to defeat Herobrine will take Gameknight999 over land and under water! Herobrine is rallying all the monsters of Minecraft to one server in hopes of eliminating Gameknight999 and his friends once and for all. They...

Age range 9 & upAn ancient jungle temple holds the secrets to stopping the evil Herobrine! Gameknight999's true enemy has finally surfaced: Herobrine, an artificially intelligent virus that wants to escape Minecraft and destroy mankind with their own...

The ghast king Malacoda and the terrible enderman Erebushave led their monster army to the server that houses theSource, with plans to destroy Minecraft and all the digital lives onits servers before escaping once and for all into the real world...

From the author of Hacks for Minecrafters comes the most encompassing guide ever to the many amazing builds you can create in Minecraft!  With more than 100 million registered Minecraft accounts and rights picked up by Warner...

Life on the farm is always an adventure, especially for best friends Maggie and Daisy. Maggie is a majestic St. Bernard who loves looking after all the farm animals, and Daisy is a tiny one-eyed Chihuahua who regularly relies on Maggie's help. But one...

In a little Hawaiian house with a mango tree, Cathy and her babysitter Mrs. Sato spend their afternoons arranging flowers, cooking, and having adventures.When Cathy has to move away, Mrs. Sato comforts her by sharing her own story of immigrating from...

The Spencer Hill Press release has bonus content never before available.Blue Echohawk doesn't know who she is. She doesn't know her real name or when she was born. Abandoned at two and raised by a drifter, she didn't attend school until she was ten years...

The best-selling How to Study has helped millions of students study smarter, not harder. For its 25th anniversary, it is undergoing the most extensive revision in a decade.How to Study reveals the study skills that all students need to know to be...

Discover the stress-reducingbenefits of coloring paisley designs.Originating in ancient Persia, the paisley design became popular in the West after its importation by Europeannations. The shawls on which the beautiful and intricate designs often appeared...

Regardless of time period, some things hold true: kindness is timeless. Invasion of privacy; divorce; relationship issues; encounters between people from different places and cultures; new technologies developed at dizzying speeds . . . the hectic pace...

Age range 4 to 7In a besieged city, Noor watches as his neighbors pack their bags and flee their homes - but a dog named Bobby is left behind. As Noor sets out across the ravaged city to save him, he discovers pockets of life and hope in this moving...

Age range 3 to 6 From the savanna to the city to outer space, celebrated Nordic children's book illustrator Linda Bondestam offers a charming peek at the many ways we settle in for sleep, with gorgeous, dreamlike illustrations full of offbeat humour...

Age range 3 to 6 From the dung-beetle to the blue whale, no creature is too humble or huge for Finnish author and illustrator duo Laura Merz and Aino Jrvinen in 1,001 Creatures, a gorgeously illustrated, interactive exploration of the natural world.Under...

One of the world's oldest and best-loved tales, now retold and illustrated in thrilling detail for readers of all ages.Rama pulled the splendid arrow out of his quiver. It had been given to him long ago by the sage Agastya who had told him that he could...