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Each book in the By Day and By Night Nature Series focuses on a scene typical of a distinct west coast habitat, showing how living and non-living things are connected in a healthy ecosystem. As readers, we observe animals going about their daily activities: caring for their young, searching for food, and responding to the changes in light, temperature, and weather conditions throughout the day or night. The last four pages of each book provide facts about the highlighted animals and plants as well as features that are unique to their habitats. The final page suggests ways that young readers and their families can be respectful as they visit wilderness areas.
By the People examines the history of American government, making use of maps, charts, call-outs, and other infographic-packed features to spotlight memorable facts and bolster the surrounding narrative. ôWe the Peopleö sidebars provide biographical sketches of key figures, from senators and presidents to justices and mayors.
When Pig's peaceful, feel-good kind of day is interrupted by a Pesky Fly, he has to figure out what to do. Can he get his feel-good feelings back and maybe even make a new friend along the way? Included is a Note to Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals with more information on helping children deal with frustration and build positive relationships.
In the not-so-distant future, a war is being fought for control of the human mind. Charles and Benjamin Armstrong, conjoined twins and owners of the Armstrong Fancy Gifts Corporation, have one goal: to turn the world into their vision of utopia. No wars, no conflict, no hunger. And no free will. A group of teens, code name BZRK, are the only ones opposing the regime. Together they fight to protect the right to be messed up?to be human. But this is no ordinary war. Weapons are being deployed on the nano-level and the battleground is the human brain. Readers will come to expect the unexpected in this non-stop thriller ride.
Canada will celebrate the 150th anniversary of its confederation in 2017. And just in time to help mark the occasion, author Mike Ulmer presents C is for Canada, an alphabetical tribute to this northern nation. Colourful artwork captures Canada's natural beauty as clever rhymes inform and entertain, giving the reader an armchair tour. From the Aurora Borealis to Klondike Days to the majestic Peary Caribou, C is for Canada showcases the landscape, symbols, history, and culture of this great country.
This book explores the life of professional basketball player Caitlin Clark, from her early days playing sports with her brothers to becoming a college basketball phenomenon and a rising WNBA star. Clark's story is not only about her athletic achievements but also about her resilience, determination, and the impact she's had on inspiring a new generation of young athletes.
Cake's best friend Ice Cream is really cool. He can lick everyone at dodgeball. Together, Cake and Ice Cream love having fun and going to parties! But when Ice Cream wants something, he wants it right now. And if he doesn't get his way, he has a meltdown. His bossy behaviour starts to give everyone a brain freeze. Eventually Ice Cream has an important realizationTand becomes his sweet, soft self again!
A group of animals chase their stolen picnic in this wordless look-and-find adventure picture book full of intricate detail and comical storytelling. Time for cake! But the eagle swipes up the blanket and flies away. The animals chase after to find all their stolen picnic things.ThÄ Tjong-Khing's visual storytelling slows us down and invites us to look more closely. Collect all the missing objects, find out who they belong to, and come back home for more cake in this cheerful, wordless look-and-find story that culminates in the delightful reward of sharing.
Tiger wants chocolate cake. Rabbit has a weakness for carrot. Monkey wants a banana cake. Dog, of course, wants a bone cake. Little Bear really wants a fish cake. Can everyone be satisfied?
Thirteen-year-old Hannah Higgins is convinced her summer is ruined when she is forced to travel to Africa and work in a remote village in Kenya with her mom and uncle. Never having been to a developing country, she finds the food gross and the community filthy. She has to live without electricity or running water. Then she is told she must attend school. Just when she thinks nothing could make this trip any worse, she learns people there are dying of hunger and preventable disease. Hannah becomes frustrated and wants to help, but when poverty threatens the lives of people she loves, all she wants to do is go home. This story is an adventure of discovery.