During the American Civil War, escaped slaves found refuge near Union forts. They formed communities called contraband camps. The largest of these was the Grand Contraband Camp near Fort Monroe in Virginia. The Grand Contraband Camp explores the history and legacy of this camp. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Read more

Eight-year-old Zulviya, her sister and her cousin, her mother and her grandmother... they all belong to the loom. For generations the women of Zulviya's family have earned their living by weaving rugs by hand. The rugs are valuable and the women are proud of their beautiful handiwork. But the work is hard. It takes months to weave a rug; each one contains hundreds of thousands of knots. Before one work day has passed, Zulviya will tie thousands of knots. As she sits at her work, Zulviya weaves not one but two patterns. The pattern on the loom will become a fine rug. She weaves a second pattern in her mind. There she sees the green of the Afghani hills, the bright blue of the nearby lake, and the vivid orange of the setting sun. And Zulviya takes comfort in the landscape in her mind.To find recipes, games, interactives maps and much more for this title visit www.discovertheworldbooks.com! Gloria Whelan's other picture books in the Tales of the World series are Yuki and the One Thousand Carriers (2008 Society of Illustrators Gold Medal winner) and Yatandou (a Junior Library Guild selection). Ms. Whelan lives in Michigan. Pascal Milelli's illustration clients include Harper's, The Atlantic, and Scribner Books. His picture book, The Art Room, by Susan Vande Griek, received the Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Illustrator's Award from the Canadian Library Association in 2003. Pascal lives in Vancouver, Canada. Read more

Patrick Picklebottom is back - and so is his love of books and reading!This time, when Patrick sees a sign announcing story time is coming up, he's the first to arrive. But to his dismay, however, he arrives hours early, and the wait just feels like forever. Patrick has his work cut out for him to keep himself occupied, and not go stir-crazy during his very long wait.Was it five yet? He looked at the clock just to see,but oh no! It was only two minutes past three.It felt like a week had already gone by -and for a moment he thought he might break down and cry.He had to find something to pass time along,so he decided to start...by singing a song.He began with "Dem Bones," right into "Blind Mice"then some '80s rock ballads that he thought were quite nice.He was dancing around, having all sorts of fun, and the next thing he knew, it was 3:31.Join Patrick Picklebottom as he explores his imagination to make the longest wait ever a while lot more fun. Using art and music, Patrick creates new worlds for himself and the reader, showcasing that in any trip, there's far more fun in the journey than in the destination. And with a surprise twist at the end, we never know where his imagination will take us next!From the best-selling author of Ricky, the Rock that Couldn't Roll, Tess, the Tin that Wanted to Rock, The Bear and the Fern and Patrick Picklebottom and the Penny Book comes a new cast of lovable characters and a story you and your children will cherish for years, and read over and over again.Combining the spirit of She Silverstein, the heart of Mo Willems, and the rhyme and rhythm of Dr. Seuss, Patrick Picklebottom and the Longest Wait is ideal for children ages 3-9 and Pre K-3rd grade.Ideal for ages 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9, and grades k-3 Read more

This box set includes 8 LIFE SKILL Books: A Little SPOT of Courage A Little SPOT of Perseverance A Little SPOT of Teamwork A Little SPOT of Talent A Little Thankful SPOT A Little SPOT of Giving A Little SPOT of Optimism A Little SPOT of Creativity Read more

The best gift for any kid who is about to go to London, has already been there, or is just curious about this amazing city!Let Leonardo - the cutest tour guide, take your kids on a fun journey through the city they'll never forget. Discover the most famous attractions in London: The great Buckingham Palace, the famous Tower of London, London’s excellent zoo, and many magnificent parks and streets —plus all the fun things to do in London!With Kids' Travel Guide - London, your kids will learn through fun facts, challenging tasks, useful tips, coloring pages, and exciting quizzes.Watch your kids become the family experts about the relevant history of London, what the city looks like, the transportation system, and many fun and fascinating facts about the city!The Kids' Travel Guide series is easy, fun, and educational to explore other cities and places. Expands your kids' horizons and introduce them to the wide range of surprises that this world has to offer!More adventures with Kids' Travel Guides to Spain, Germany, Australia, Japan, China, Washington, DC, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, New York City, Italy, Rome, France, Paris, United Kingdom, Thailand, Bangkok, and many more destinations…Don't forget a perfect companion! Add one of the FlyingKids POSTER MAPS for kids! Choose the USA poster map, the world map, or a package of both. With the dry-erase pens (included), kids write their names, what countries and states they've been to, and which ones they want to visit. They answer quizzes and enjoy a special place to write about and capture their adventures.Grab a copy of the most fun, educational, and interesting travel guide for kids and enjoy a new family adventure!Join us on a journey in countries and cities around the world or on a personal journey of self-discovery. FlyingKids' interactive guides always take the young explorers on an exciting experience full of fun and memorable moments.Kid's Travel Guide series – For special journeys around the world (Cities and countries)You Can Be Whatever You Want, Girl! Series – For girls' journey to becoming a better version of themselves.Kids' Activity Books Series – For long hours on the roads.My Maps Series – For expanding your kids' horizons in the comfort of home.FlyingKids® designs and publishes unique guides for the special journeys in young readers' lives.www.theflyingkids.com Read more

Do you have a little one that has a tough time expressing their feelings? This book helps children not only recognize feelings in themselves, but in others too!A Little SPOT of Feelings is a story about a little Scribble SPOT that is an Emotion Detective. He teaches you all about different emotions and facial expressions so you know how to NAME your FEELINGS. He also shows specific examples of children describing how they are feeling. Targeted to young children, this book will inspire kids to discuss and NAME their multitude of feelings in a kid-friendly way. Read more

Big or small, similar or different-looking, there are all kinds of families. Celebrate diversity with this picture book for very young children about the many faces of contemporary families. Bright photographs by National Geographic photographer Shelley Rotner capture families having fun together, enjoying all the ways they are similar and different.  Some families have one parent, and some have two; some have aunts and uncles and grandparents living with them. Some have adopted children, some have children born to them. Whether they live all together or far apart, families love and care for each other. Designed to showcase the wide variety of modern families and spur discussions about young readers' own family history, this beautiful picture book is a must-have for children beginning to learn about the world and the people around them. Read more

Total Garbage by Rebecca Donnelly dives into the messy truth about trash, garbage, waste, and our world―it's a fact-filled and fascinating illustrated middle grade environmental read!Trash has been part of human societies since the beginning. It seems like the inevitable end to the process of making and using things―but why? In this fascinating account of the waste we make, we'll wade into the muck of history and explore present-day STEM innovations to answer these important questions: What is garbage?Where does our garbage come from?Why do we make so much garbage?Where does our garbage go?What can we learn from our garbage?How bad is our garbage problem?How can we do better?Rebecca Donnelly tackles the extraordinary, the icky, and the everyday, helping us see how our choices, personal and societal, impact our world and our planet―and encouraging us make a change.Back matter includes a timeline of the history of waste management, selected bibliography, and index. Read more

Previously published as G'day from Australia by C. Manica.Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to teach your kids about countries and cultures around the world?Specifically designed for children aged five to ten (kindergarten to grade 5), the books in Countries for Kiddies series provide an introduction to countries and cultures around the world.G'day from Australia is a children's information book about Australia. From its location and climates to its animals, foods, interesting cities, and sports, this book covers it all.The cute and colorful illustrations will capture children's imagination, while the easy-to-understand language makes it perfect for young readers.Help your kids become global citizens who are proud of their heritage and appreciate the beauty of different cultures. Get your copy of G'day from Australia today and start exploring Australia with your little ones! Don't miss this opportunity to give your kids a head start in their journey of discovery with this charming children's book about Australia. Read more

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After tragedy steals 14-year-old Dae's parents away, he attempts a desperate escape to freedom. Experience his gripping journey in this unforgettable story of hope.The Survival Series that celebrates the awesome history of us.Asian/Pacific American Award for Children's Literature winner Ellie Crowe and bestselling children's author Scott Peters paint a vivid tale of one young refugee's escape from the oppression of North Korea. 14-year-old Dae has been taught that North Korea is the best place in the world. Yet the painfully skinny boy can't help wondering why all his family has to eat is watery porridge made from grass. At school, Dae and his friends bow before the giant portraits of Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il, their clothes flapping around their bony limbs. Dae begins to question why the Great Leaders look so well fed. When Dae's beloved father is hauled away to a hard-labor camp, the young teen must fend for himself. Alone, things turn from bad to worse and Dae dreams of rebellion—of fleeing across the scary border into China to look for work. For how else can he help feed his family and pay the bribes to free his father? But can he survive the deadly crossing? Does he have what it takes to escape? Bonus:Includes a map to help readers plot Dae's journeyB&W pictures enhance the chaptersPacked with a fascinating fact section at the end This is the 1st children's book in the I Escaped Series about brave boys and girls who face real-world challenges and find ways to escape disaster. Sure to appeal to fans of New York Times Bestseller Lauren Tarshis's I Survived Series, A Long Walk To Water by Linda Sue Park, Inside Out And Back Again by Thanhhà Lai, and Refugee by Alan Gratz. The short chapters make for easy wins, and Dae's gripping situation keeps even reluctant readers turning pages just to find out what's going to happen next. Great for kids book clubs and classrooms--a study guide is available at https://tinyurl.com/studynk An empowering must-read for today's turbulent times. Collect the whole I Escaped Series "a must for every reading list" Can Dae find freedom? Read it and find out. Read more

Written for pre-teens and young teens in lively text accompanied by fun facts, True or False? The Science of Perception, Misinformation, and Disinformation explores what psychology tells us about development and persistence of false perceptions and beliefs and the difficulty of correcting them, plus ways to debunk misinformation and think critically and factually about the world around us. This book explores how we think and perceive and why false beliefs, superstitions, opinions, misinformation, or wild guesses can just stick around and mess things up. You’ll see how misunderstandings and misuse of scientific findings can lead people to the wrong conclusions. Readers learn how to outsmart their brain to gain critical thinking skills and find ways to identify and correct false beliefs and disinformation.  Our big brains are super-efficient but glitchy. Scientists estimate that 90% of what we see, hear, smell, or sense never really sinks in. Instead, we pick up on the big things, general impressions, or important stuff and end up leaving our brains to fill in the missing info. And on top of that, people sometimes twist information on purpose. False beliefs can be shared from person to person or go viral in a flash, often by people who think the info is true.   So how in the world do we know what’s real, what’s true, or who to believe? Dig in and get the facts!   Read more

Named one of the Best Nonfiction Books of 2019 by School Library JournalQueer history didn’t start with Stonewall. This book explores how LGBTQ people have always been a part of our national identity, contributing to the country and culture for over 400 years.It is crucial for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth to know their history. But this history is not easy to find since it’s rarely taught in schools or commemorated in other ways. A Queer History of the United States for Young People corrects this and demonstrates that LGBTQ people have long been vital to shaping our understanding of what America is today.Through engrossing narratives, letters, drawings, poems, and more, the book encourages young readers, of all identities, to feel pride at the accomplishments of the LGBTQ people who came before them and to use history as a guide to the future. The stories he shares include those of* Indigenous tribes who embraced same-sex relationships and a multiplicity of gender identities.* Emily Dickinson, brilliant nineteenth-century poet who wrote about her desire for women.* Gladys Bentley, Harlem blues singer who challenged restrictive cross-dressing laws in the 1920s.* Bayard Rustin, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s close friend, civil rights organizer, and an openly gay man.* Sylvia Rivera, cofounder of STAR, the first transgender activist group in the US in 1970.* Kiyoshi Kuromiya, civil rights and antiwar activist who fought for people living with AIDS.* Jamie Nabozny, activist who took his LGBTQ school bullying case to the Supreme Court.* Aidan DeStefano, teen who brought a federal court case for trans-inclusive bathroom policies.* And many more! With over 60 illustrations and photos, a glossary, and a corresponding curriculum, A Queer History of the United States for Young People will be vital for teachers who want to introduce a new perspective to America’s story. Read more

A Little SPOT of Feelings is about a little SPOT that shows you how to NAME your FEELINGS by being an Emotion Detective. He teaches you several tricks to identify and NAME your FEELINGS by Facial Expressions and Body Language. He also shows specific scenarios of of children describing how they are feeling. Targeted to young children first beginning to read, this book will inspire kids to discuss and NAME their multitude of feelings in a kid-friendly way. Read more

This award-winning true Holocaust story, newly updated, connects generations through one woman’s quest to find the truth behind a mysterious suitcase.   In March 2000, Fumiko Ishioka, the curator of a small Holocaust education center in Tokyo, received an empty suitcase from the museum at Auschwitz. On the outside, in white paint, were the words “Hana Brady, May 16, 1931, Orphan.”   Fumiko and the children at the center were determined to find out who Hana was and what happened to her all those years ago, leading them to a startling and emotional discovery.   The dual narrative intertwines Fumiko’s international journey to find the truth about Hana Brady’s fate with Hana’s own compelling story of her life in a quiet Czech town, which is shattered by the arrival of the Nazis, tearing apart the family she loves. This suspense-filled work of investigative nonfiction draws in young readers and makes them active participants in the search for Hana’s identity.   Praise for Hana’s Suitcase • “Hana wanted to become a teacher, and surely through this little book her dream is being realized.” —Archbishop Desmond Tutu, from his new foreword to Hana’s Suitcase • “The account . . . is part history, part suspenseful mystery . . . with an incredible climactic revelation.” —Booklist Read more

Makayla is visiting friends in her neighborhood. She sees how each family is different. Some families have lots of children, but others have none. Some friends live with grandparents or have two dads or have parents who are divorced. How is her own family like the others? What makes each one great? This diverse cast allows readers to compare and contrast families in multiple ways. Read more

Find out how children live all around the world in this beautifully illustrated book!Children all over the world are very different, but they also have much in common. In this beautifully illustrated book, young children can learn all about what people in other countries eat, wear and play, and how they speak and celebrate. From breakfasts to birthdays, cakes to clothes, and hiccups to hellos, there are so many ways to say and do things - but everyone shares a love of family, friends, food and fun. This delightful book teaches us that despite different languages, customs and traditions, it really is a small world, after all. A unique, warm-hearted book to help teach children understanding, harmony and respect. Read more

This is the story of the birth of an island, from the first red-hot glow of magma at the bottom of the ocean, to the flowing lava that hardens and builds up higher and higher until, finally, it breaks through the water′s surface. And then, life comes to the island. First come the small plants and animals, and later, people. This is a tale as old-and as new-as the ground we walk on. Read more

How can we raise stronger, positive, confident kids? With the power of positive words, a positive mindset, in a positive environment!From the moment our kids arrive, they hear how cute they are....because they are. But what if they also learned from an early age that they are strong, kind, grateful and creative?And So Much More gives kids powerful words to say about themselves like "My arms give loving hugs", My mind grows wiser", "I am grateful for who I am and all who love me".Kids will:Learn how to affirm what they love about themselves.Gain a positive vocabulary to express what they appreciate about others.Create positive body image, connecting words like "strong", "thoughtful", "kind" to their physical bodies.Be engaged and entertained while being educated.Learn to express their emotions and values.A Bedtime Ritual--Gratitude and AffirmationsReconnect with your child at the end of the day using the inspiring phrases in And So Much More. Foster family connection and soothe nighttime anxiety by taking a moment for gratitude and confidence-building before bed. Looking for a diverse children's book? We set out to create a book that includes everyone. Every family is beautiful and worthy. Set in a vibrant city adorned with colorful art,  And So Much More celebrates the true melting pot of cultures, families, generations and body types.A great gift for any occasion, And So Much More is especially fitting for a baby shower, birthday, baptism or graduation. Great for ages 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Preschool, Kindergarten, First Grade and Second Grade.  If your bookshelf includes titles like Zen Pig, Seeds and Trees, I Love You More and Listening With My Heart, And So Much More will be a welcome addition encouraging kids to love themselves and others from the inside out. From head to toe, heart and soul, And So Much More helps kids know they aren't "just cute" but imaginative, powerful, loving little people. Read more