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Students will learn about each member before the band, how the individuals came together, the inspiration behind their greatest hits, trials and tribulations, breakups and reunions, and where they are now. The series also explores major events and culture shifts at the time of the band's fame, how they used entertainment to share social messages with their fans around the world, and their lasting influence on today's society.

From the acclaimed author of The Magical Life of Mr. Renny, this nearly-wordless picture book is guaranteed to make pre-schoolers giggle. Filled with bright colours, car crashes, and animal mix-ups, young readers will delight in every humorous detail!

Fireworks displays have long been an important part of cultural and religious celebrations, but they also are used as signals, in law enforcement and military uses, in firefighting, and in stage and film special effects. Find out how fireworks were invented, how modern pyrotechnics are made, and what types are available. Then learn how pyrotechnicians create displays for celebrations, how people stay safe when using them, how fireworks might light up the sky in the future, and more.

The words were dangerous. For as long as people have been expressing their opinions in writing, there have been those in positions of power who have succeeded in censoring those thoughts. In this timely and provocative parable, a book is first subjected to redaction, then removal from a library. What becomes of a banned book? Is it really just landfill fodder in the end? Readers must decide for themselves.

Public and school libraries around the nation are experiencing a rash of efforts to ban books. Behind these efforts are parents and politicians who believe that hundreds of books and topics are not fit for young readers. Though this group is vocal, recent polls show that a majority of Americans oppose book bans. This book examines the types of books that are being challenged or banned-and why-as well as who should decide what America’s young people read.

New York City. The 1870s. The gloves are off. Bareknuckle depicts a diverse group of bareknuckle boxers as they make their way in the Bowery neighbourhood’s (fictional) Woodrat Club. Each title follows a different teenage lead as he overcomes adversity in and out of an underground New York fight club.

This is the story of a small dog named Barkley who is having a bit of an identity crisis. Barkley sees all the dogs around him, and they each have something that makes them uniqueCbig dogs, fluffy dogs, long dogs, fierce dogs. But what kind of dog is Barkley? Just imagine his surprise when he discovers he's a LOST dog. Luckily, his owner Max helps him realize he's more than just that: he's a best friend dog, and that makes him a happy dog, too. And you can't ask for much more than that.

Mornings are never easy - especially when the monsters from last night3s dreams want to stay and play! Bartholomew struggles to get himself ready as the monsters from last night3s dreams sabotage the most simple of morning routines. A vast purple monster sits on his chest, making it hard to get up. A slug monster slimes his clothes, so he can3t get dressed. Brushing teeth, eating breakfast, and even going to the toilet all present challenges as the monsters mess around at Bartholomew3s expense. Will Bartholomew3s dad ever manage to get him out the door? Hilarious illustrations bring Bartholomew3s frustration and befuddlement alive in this deceptively simple story that anyone who is not a morning person is bound to relate to.

Meet the Baseball Buddies, a diverse group of young boys and girls who come together to form a baseball team. Each team member has their unique strengths and personalities. With the help of their enthusiastic coach, Coach Joe, they embark on an exciting journey to learn the basics of baseball and how to approach life's challenges with courage, determination, and teamwork. Baseball Buddies offers young readers heartwarming stories filled with friendship, sportsmanship, and life lessons, all centered around America's favorite past-time.

Although baseball has passionate fans in Canada, Japan, and many other countries, it is also known as America’s pastime. In this updated version of the best-selling series, readers will learn the full history of each team in baseball’s major leagues, from the up-and-coming Tampa Bay Rays to the 142-year-old Cincinnati Reds. Side stories and “All-Time Team” profiles enhance the “story,” while spectacular photos capture all of the hard-hitting, base-stealing action.