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Sarah L. Thomson
Princess Lyss and the griffin's trainer Devin discover creatures are being stolen from the king's menagerie and work together to find the thief.
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This adaptation of the old nursery poem "Over in the Meadow" introduces neighborhood animals and their young and the numbers one through ten.
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Sarah L. Thomson, Chelsea Clinton
Illustrated with black-and-white photographs, this book is filled with facts to help kids become turtle experts and learn how to save turtles from extinction.
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Take Pippi Longstocking's joie de vivre, blend it with a 21st century urban setting, toss in a dog named Otto for good measure and what do you get? This joyfully…
Sarah L Thomson
Neil Armstrong became the first person ever to step foot on the moon. Before he flew space missions and made history with his moon landing, Neil was a curious kid…
In this picture book about exploring the big snowy world, a tiny polar bear learns that she can be brave–especially with Mom close by.
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Seeking the third key, middle-school geniuses Sam, Martina, and Theo must navigate New York City following clues related to Alexander Hamilton, solving–and surviving–puzzles and traps along the way.
Imagine a Place is a gorgeous companion to the critically acclaimed Imagine a Night and Imagine a Day, and reminds us that imagination is powerful enough to take us anywhere…
Kata, a ninja, embarks on her first solo mission, for which she must enter a warlord’s castle and make sure that a certain sleeping occupant never awakens. But then Kata…
In this sequel to Deadly Flowers, set in Feudal Japan, girl-ninja Kata must outwit other ninjas; her enemy, Saiko; and a cast of dangerous, supernatural creatures, as she tries to…
Exceptional writing, paired with the Wildlife Conservation Society’s stunning photographs, introduces readers to basic facts of gorilla life and the similarities shared by these animals and humans, highlighting how gorillas…
The current COVID-19 pandemic has upended the lives of kids across the world and has caused fear and confusion as people in charge have given conflicting orders. Read to discover…
Stunning photography brings youngsters up close and personal with big, beautiful tigers. Full color.
Featuring outstanding, full-color photos from the Wildlife Conservation Society, one of the world’s most esteemed wildlife conservation organizations, this title introduces beginning readers to dolphins.
Did you know that some sharks can glow in the dark! Grow to be as long as a fire truck! Lose thousands of teeth during their lives! Feel electricity in…
Featuring stunning full-color photographs from the Wildlife Conservation Society, this is the latest title in an exciting I Can Read Book series that takes readers into the amazing world of…
Featuring breathtaking photographs from the Wildlife Conservation Society, this exceptional book for beginning readers explores one of the most amazing animals in the sea. Full color.
Our world is getting warmer, and the polar ice caps are melting. A polar bear needs the ice to survive, but many scientists believe that climate change may make it…
Fourteen-year-old Haley Brown has a new stepmom and a cousin dying from a terminal illness, and the boy she likes is dating her best friend, but worse is to come…
A fascinating prehistoric creature, the flightless terror bird in ancient South America was a formidable hunter. Thomsons succinct and age-appropriate text explains how terror birds lived, hunted, and how they…
Summertime feels the same everywhere, and its simple joys - hot sun, long days, bare feet, cool pools, creamy ice cream, steamy beaches, and the blessed relief of grassy shade…
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This adaptation of the old nursery poem Over in the Meadow introduces neighborhood animals and their young and the numbers one through ten.
The saber-toothed cat was a fearsome prehistoric predator. Written for beginning readers, clear and succinct text explains how we think saber-toothed cats lived, hunted, and became extinct. Back matter explores…
Sarah L. Thomson,Chelsea Clinton
"Perfect for all animal lovers--and lion fans in particular--this book is filled with all the facts you need to know to become a lion expert. Where are lions found? What's…
A ragtag pirate crew discover that they are not so brave after all!
Deposito legal: B. I.609-2009 –Preliminaries.
Lions have roared and pounced their ways into kids' hearts. With this book, readers can become lion experts and learn how to save the animals they love.
"Did you know that rhinoceroses are the second biggest land animal in the world, second only to elephants? How about that rhinos have especially poor eyesight? Or that white and…
Describes the physical characteristics and predatory behavior of the ancient reptile which became extinct sixty-five million years ago.
Although mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters, Cinderella meets her prince with the help of her fairy godmother.
Little Monkey loves to fly on Papa’s back through the high, green trees of the rain forest. And Papa shows Little Monkey how to stay safe: Hold tight! Hide! Keep…
Elephants have roamed and trumpeted their ways into kids hearts. With this book, readers can become elephant experts and learn how to save the animals they love.
Synopsis coming soon…….
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Your tummy is empty and making a growling noise! What’s for lunch? Read and find out more about the different kinds of food we eat and how to fill up…
Charles Santoso,Sarah L Thomson
Inspired by viral online stories during the 2019-2020 wildfires in Australia featuring wombats ‘saving’ other animals taking shelter in their burrows, here is a lyrical story about strangers in need…
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A long overdue book that teaches kids (and adults!) positive associations with black and brown by lyrically celebrating our most marginalized-and arguably most important!-colors.
Frogs have hopped and croaked their ways into kids hearts. With this book, readers can become frog experts and learn how to save the animals they love.
Douglas W Tallamy
An adaptation of Douglas Tallamy’s book Nature’s Best Hope, but written for a middle school level readership –
This middle grade adaptation of Doug Tallamy’s Nature’s Best Hope is an essential introduction to conservation, ecology, biodiversity, and the impact of native plants.
