This intriguing picture-book biography tells the true story of Virginia Oliver—the Lobster Lady—who at 102 years old is the oldest person lobstering in Maine.Still hauling lobsters at over 100 years old, Virginia Oliver is admired in the state of Maine and beyond. She has been lobstering on and off for over 93 years and is fondly known as the Lobster Lady among locals. Virginia is a native of Rockland, Maine. The Lobster Lady chronicles a day in Virginia's life while illuminating all that she remembers from growing up and starting a family on the mainland in Maine and on her family’s island, called the Neck. Readers get a sense of Virginia’s life and an idea of all that goes into lobster harvesting.Lyrically told and beautifully illustrated, The Lobster Lady is a tribute to the incredible life of a Maine icon and female pioneer.
With Spanish vocabulary and a clever color concept, this poetic picture book shares the life cycle of beloved amphibian—the axolotl—in its natural habitat.An axolotl may look like one, but it is certainly Not a Monster. This curious creature, made popular by Minecraft, is actually a salamander that will never lose its gills or fins. Not a Monster explores the traits of the axolotl, the Aztec origin myth about the species, and the way pollution is affecting its natural habitat: the canals of Xochimilco in Mexico City. Fun and engaging, this playful and informative read-aloud introduces curious readers on one cool character who is NOT a monster!
This lyrical picture book celebrates the beauty of nature while exploring the diverse landscapes of the National Parks across the United States of America.From the volcanos of Haleakalā National Park in Hawai'i to waterfalls of Yosemite to the churning ocean at Acadia National Park in Maine, I Am Made of Mountains takes readers on a tour to honor America’s great outdoors. Sixteen parks are highlighted, and the story follows a different child visiting each park and exploring the natural wonders of each location. The lyrical text paired with the expansive illustrations is an ode to the outdoors that will inspire nature lovers and National Park visitors of all ages.
"A girl in Puerto Rico copes with the aftermath of a hurricane, including her family's temporary blue tarp roof and her brother's refusal to speak. Includes notes about the author's life in Puerto Rico and the yearly ritual of preparing for hurricanes."--
This laugh-out-loud middle-grade novel follows thirteen-year-old Will— who hates hockey and loves dancing—as he navigates school, bullies, and his father’s expectations.Will is a Canadian eighth grader who hates hockey—and he stinks at it, too. Will is bullied at school, doesn’t have any friends, and is generally miserable. When Will's seventeen-year-old hockey-star cousin, Alex, arrives to stay with Will’s family, Will and Alex quickly realize they can't stand each other. Then Will stumbles into a local dance school. He fights the urge to cha-cha, but he's good! When Will’s dad finds out about the dancing, he basically forbids it. And Alex’s dad refuses to listen to what Alex wants to do with his life. Will takes readers on a journey through noogies, awkward conversations, and epic farts. He worries, dances, and makes messes. Filled with humor, nuance, and emotion, this novel asks what makes a family and what makes a man.
"Children's literature educator and children's book author Megan Dowd Lambert shares a collection of her essays about family, reading, and bonding through books"--
Chronicling her return to America's heartland, CNBC contributor Rebecca A. Fannin provides an optimistic and engaging look at the current entrepreneurial comeback happening in the Midwest, documenting its transformation from Rust Belt to Tech Belt.The American Midwest was once a proud bastion of good-paying jobs and middle-class life. Recently it has come to evoke bleakness: job loss, opiate addiction, despair. But without fanfare, a pivotal movement has grown, quietly transforming the heartland into a high-tech hub.In Silicon Heartland, tech journalist Rebecca A. Fannin returns to her hometown region to report on how tech ecosystems—of entrepreneurial talent, venture capital, accelerators, incubators, universities, and R&D—are retooling midsized heartland cities and Appalachian towns. Remote regions that were nearly forgotten when the money and power shifted to Silicon Valley—and to China—are being rebooted and reenergized like never before. This movement of tech startups burgeoning in Middle America bodes well not only for leading the region to greater heights, but also for boosting our economy and morale nationwide.Structured around Fannin’s road trip across Middle America, her stories and interviews with venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, and business from the Midwest make for a personal yet comprehensive look at the economic rebirth of a region that has been overlooked and underestimated for far too long. Highlighting the successes and efforts that continue to surprise coastal elites, Fannin introduces the resourceful people and the behind-the-scene stories that are reinventing the American Midwest.“No place or company is immune from getting disrupted—and Silicon Valley is no different. In Rebecca’s new book, Silicon Heartland, she explores the tech innovation frontier emerging in states that were once centers of commerce but were left behind when they didn’t adapt to new technologies.” — John Chambers, founder and CEO of JC2 Ventures, and former executive chairman and CEO of Cisco Systems"An indispensable book for founders, investors, and change-makers."—Jim Breyer, founder and CEO, Breyer Capital"A book that inspires hope for our future."— Ro Khanna, author of Dignity in a Digital Age"An uplifting journey into America’s all-too-often overlooked Midwest…the untold story of the Rust Belt rising."— Maëlle Gavet, CEO of Techstars and author of Trampled by Unicorns "A must-read for anyone who believes that entrepreneurial success is only possible on the coasts. The Silicon Heartland welcomes you!"—Brad D. Smith, president of Marshall University and former chairman and CEO of Intuit"[A] much-needed boost of optimism at a time when it’s vitally needed." — Chris Fenton, author, Feeding the Dragon "An insightful look into the rebirth of cities and a region that launched American leadership in the global economy."— Dan Schwartz, author of The Future of Finance: How Private Equity and Venture Capital Will Shape the Global Economy "Only Rebecca Fannin, with her venture background, China experience, and heartland roots, could uncover the amazing tech revolution occurring in the middle of America."— David Kaufman, director of global strategies, Nixon Peabody
"A father and son participate in "the World's Toughest Race," the Eco Challenge Fiji, as the father battles Alzheimer's Disease"--
"When Brazilian American twins Lia and Luâis receive a jigsaw puzzle from their grandmother, they must quickly solve it to figure out its secret message."--
Best friends April and Mae are having a Saturday movie night at April's house: Mae brings the pizza, half pineapple for April, half pepper for herself, and April picks the movie, a scary movie which she knows Mae likes--April does not like scary movies but the friends realize that that is OK as long as they like each other.
"April and Mae are best friends (and so are their pets). When April plans a backyard sleepover, Mae isn't sure about sleeping in the tent. Together they make the space more comfortable and fall asleep to scary stories" Provided by publisher.
"April and Mae are best friends (and so are their pets). When they decide to help the new animal shelter with their own talents, Mae raises money to buy cat food with a lemonade stand and April writes a letter to the newspaper to encourage animal rescue"--
"When an oil-covered penguin washes up in Brazil, Seu Joäao saves its life. The man and penguin become friends, and the penguin won't return to the wild."--
"As two ocelots attempt to cross the United States-Mexico border, they face obstacles that drive home the catastrophic effects of a wall on the plants and animals of the border--and the many benefits of keeping the border barrier-free"--
"Identify eggs and animals that lay them with clues in this guessing book"--
"This concept book introduces young children to the role of nothingness and negative space in their world"--
"Learn where creatures such as a gorilla, elephant, kangaroo, and giraffe sleep at night in informational verse"--
"A guide to how small technologies can solve environmental problems in ways unimaginable just a decade ago"--
"The story of how British polar explorer Felicity Aston gathered a team of ten women from across Europe and the Middle East to ski over the frozen Arctic Ocean to the North Pole"--
Told in rhyming text, this is the story of five little ostriches who hide from a lion, run through the bush, and find themselves in an innocent game of hide-and-seek.
Unusual puzzles challenge puzzlers of all skill levels to condition their grey matter and flex their mental agility. Featuring 156 unique visual puzzles!This newest addition to the Train Your Brain collection includes more than 150 unique visual puzzles in a variety of styles that will stretch, engage, and entertain. These puzzles go beyond your average word search or crossword and include brainteasers, binarios®, golf mazes, letter blocks, anagrams, word pyramids, connects, doodle puzzles, sudoku, and more.
This poignant tribute to the beauty of coral reefs sheds light on the destruction of global reef ecosystems and the climate science behind the conservation efforts to save them.Broken into three parts—Discovering Corals, Wonder and Devastation, and Searching for Hope—and told through a series of gripping stories, author and documentarian David Alexander Baker takes readers on a global adventure to the front lines of an unfolding ecological crisis. More than half of the world''s coral reefs have been destroyed in the past fifty years due to the climate crisis. The Lost Continent helps readers gain a deeper understanding of coral reefs and why they are vital to the health of our oceans—and the survival of our planet—and highlights the incredible conservation and restoration strides being made around the world. With over 60 breathtaking photographs of coral reefs spanning from Colombia to Australia to the Florida Keys readers will be moved both by the majesty of nature and the urgency to preserve and restore these great cities of the seas.
A funny and read-aloud worthy sequel to the best-selling SumoKitty brings two unlikely friends together in this hilarious dog-meets-cat adventure perfect for pet lovers.SumoKitty has taken on an apprentice--but can this eager puppy truly learn the ways of a feline? SumoKitty tries his best to teach an eager but undisciplined puppy the feline ways of catching mice. But this rambunctious newcomer doesn''t seem cut out for the job. She drools, snores, and chases away the mice with her constant barking! Can she find a place in the sumo stable--and in SumoKitty''s heart?
Chicken Soup for the Soul Kids imparts good values through heartwarming and humourous stories to help kids put their best foot forward.Lucas is the jokester in his squad of friends. He''s always sunny--and usually ready with a funny quip or silly joke. His friends are used to Lucas being the life of the party, and the whole apartment building relies on his good humor. But what happens when he''s the one who needs cheering up? Another adventure with the everyday heroes of the Sunshine Squad!
Fans of King & Kayla and Charlie & Mouse will love this delightful beginning chapter book series that celebrates friendship every day of the week!It’s Wednesday, and the library is holding a talent show to raise money for new books. April and Mae want to help. April decides to perform, but Mae prefers to help behind the scenes. When April gets nervous on the day of the show, Mae''s support is all she needs to overcome her fears! With imagination and humor, Every Day with April and Mae brings all there is to know and love about friendship to life in a way kids can both relate to and learn from making this a perfect fit for young readers ready to step up from picture books.
This moving tribute to veterans and America’s fallen follows a young boy on his first trip to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.On the last day of their Washington, DC, vacation, Jack and his family visit a cemetery. Jack finds it boring, but as they watch the guard patrolling the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, his perspective shifts. He learns about the monument, the sentinels, and why it is they keep watch. Jack develops a newfound respect for those who serve and an appreciation for the honor and bravery of veterans. Includes back matter about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and those who guard it.
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