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Hardback. Condición: Very Good. Curious kids ask the best questions! What keeps the stars from falling from the sky? Why do metal boats float? And more importantly, why don't cars run on apple juice?! All these questions and more are found in the pages of this science Q & A book with questions from the most inquisitive of science center visitors--kids. With help from a slew of scientists, author Kira Vermond serves up the answers to more than 50 quizzical queries in a fun and engaging style. Vibrant illustrations by Suharu Ogawa add to the appeal, making this a STEM-tastic gift for young graduates, science buffs, and everyone who loves to ask "Why?". Ogawa, Suharu (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Black, white, and everything in between Through poems, interviews, and short essays, a group of young people tell what it s like to be biracial, multiracial, or of mixed race. These poignant firsthand accounts reflect the unique and varied voices of the writers, whose backgrounds range from Caribbean, Vietnamese, and Latin American to First Nations, Spanish, and Irish, among others. With devastating honesty, the youth tell what it s been like to make their way in the world with their roots in many places and in many cultures. Themes include navigating mixed-race relationships, dealing with prejudice and the assumptions people make based on appearances, and working through identity confusion to arrive at a strong and positive sense of self. Readers who share these experiences will find comfort, inspiration, and validation. Those less familiar with the issues will gain important insight and understanding. Martchenko, Michael (ilustrador). …

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Diana is a dancer! Diana is struggling in school and no one knows why. One day she can't help but dance to music she hears, and the truth becomes clear--there's nothing wrong with Diana. She just learns through movement. Diana is a dancer.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. A fiesta of feline facts for cat lovers everywhere!It's amazing but true: there are approximately 600 million pet cats around the world! And why not? Not only are they playful, cuddly, and smart, they are also very helpful. Best known as skilled hunters, they can also predict storms and earthquakes, bring comfort to the sick, and have been known to detect diseases in humans.The love of cats goes back to the ancient Egyptians who worshipped them. Young readers will be fascinated to find out all the rituals attached to cat worship -and will be surprised to discover how cats played a role in the defeat of the Egyptians by the Persians.In her lively narrative style, author Elizabeth MacLeod recounts the origin of the superstition about black cats -and how owning any cat could have saved your life during the Plague. She explores the role of cats in Japanese and Chinese culture, and provides a useful guide to how cats communicate, both with other cats and humans. For the millions of young readers who adore cats, this book will keep them riveted with the many stories and facts about the world's favorite pet.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Best Friends Forever. Harry may be four and three-quarters and Walter may be ninety-two and a half, but that doesn't stop them from being best friends. Harry loves to go next door to play games with Walter and draw pictures together. And when the snow falls, Walter clears a path to Harry's house so that they can visit every day. But one day, a For Sale sign appears on Harry's lawn. Harry is devastated that he and Walter will no longer be neighbors. Harry's new house is bigger and better than his old one, but without Walter to share things with, nothing seems to be much fun.until one day, Harry hears a familiar voice. Walter, too, has moved--to a nearby seniors' residence. Now, Harry and Walter can still be best friends. Acclaimed author Kathy Stinson has created a poignant, cross-generational story that will warm the hearts of children and adults alike. With charming illustrations by Qin Leng, Harry and Walter is a perfect book for children to share with grandparents. Leng, Qin (ilustrador).…

Hardback. Condición: Good. Old MacDonald had a farm like you ve never seen before With a nod to the familiar refrain E-I-E-I-O, a day on this farm is framed by the vowels A-E-I-O-Uand sometimes Y. Old MacDonald appears in an explosion of color and, starting with the letter A, proceeds to saw barn planks, stack sacks, crank cranks, and whack gnats. The day progresses as every vowel is featured in action-packed bursts of lively text. Old MacDonald has devised a myriad of tools to make her job if not easier, then a lot more fun. In chaotic scenes filled with pulleys, catapults, and flying machines, the farm becomes the background for a circus-like riot of fantastic contraptions. With dozens of details to discover, and hilarious tongue-twisting text, this book is destined to become a favorite. Holdcroft, Tina (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Trained to hate, two boys discover friendship instead. Sam, an Israeli teen whose leg may have to be amputated, and Yusuf, a Palestinian teen who has lost his left eye, find themselves uneasy roommates in a Jerusalem hospital. One night, the boys decide to slip away while the nurses aren't looking and go on an adventure to the Old City. The escapade turns dangerous when they realize they're hopelessly lost. As they navigate the dark city--one of them limping and the other half-blind--their suspicions of each other are diverted. They band together to find their way home, defending themselves against unfriendly locals, arrest by the military police, and an encounter with a deadly desert snake. The boys' attempts to understand each other and the politics that divide them mirror the longstanding conflict in the Middle East. This powerful story, touched with humor, demonstrates how individual friendships and experiences can triumph over enormous cultural and political differences and lead to understanding and compassion. Krykora, Vladyana (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Picture book charmer Salma stars in a new early chapter book series! Book Three: Salma Joins the Team Salma dreams of becoming a champion swimmer like her hero, Olympian Yusra Mardini. So when she signs up for her school's swim club, it feels like her dreams could come true . . . until mean comments from older girls at the pool and women at her mosque spark body image and self-esteem issues. But with the help of her close friends and family--the team that always has her back--Salma is ready to claim her place in the pool. About the Series: Charming, creative Salma takes on big feelings with even bigger ideas as she navigates life in a new country, Syrian identity, family changes, and new friendships in this engaging and heartfelt early chapter book series. Over 17 awards for Salma the Syrian Chef! PRAISE for Book 1, Salma Makes a Home "A forthright, tender perspective on childhood immigration." --Kirkus Reviews. Bron, Anna (ilustrador).…

Hardback. Condición: Good. Everyone remembers that first love. Or the first all-out fight with a parent or sibling; the feeling of being let down by someone you love; losing something or someone that matters to you; struggling to fit in. i.d. collects 12 first-person accounts about life's pivotal moments and offers each as an incisive graphic narrative. With raw honesty, and illuminated by Peter Mitchell's bold, gritty illustration style, these true stories tackle the universal experiences from childhood and adolescence that stay with us forever. Each anecdote, and accompanying reflection, reveals how individual identity can be shaped by common themes of growing up. By turns thoughtful, painful, funny and fierce, i.d. powerfully demonstrates that what happens to define us in youth doesn't have to confine us forever. Perreault, Guillaume (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Harriet the Spy meets Small Spaces in this heartfelt new paranormal mystery series for middle grade readers. Danica and her partner Jack are Renley Crow's best kid detectives. Well, they're the only kid detectives . . . until Kennedy Fang moves to town. Kennedy's convinced his new house is haunted, and he needs Jack and Danica's help to figure out what's going on. The only catch? Kennedy wants to solve the case with them. Danica's not wild about working with her competition, but there's a bigger problem: her tita has forbidden her from meddling with the spirit realm. Not that Danica believes in spirits. But when Kennedy shows her a box of letters addressed to all three kids--letters that start to fly around his attic--Danica knows she can't turn down their biggest case yet. Even if it means uncovering scary truths about the world . . . and about herself. Cacao, Joanna (ilustrador).…

Hardback. Condición: Good. "This compelling novel will introduce young readers to the complexities of modern indigeneity and resilience."--Eden Robinson, author of Monkey Beach and Son of Trickster. A young Indigenous girl searching for a sense of home finds strength and courage in her gifts, her deepening connection to the land, and her own cultural awakening in this moving coming-of-age story. The last thing that twelve-year old Misko wants to do is to move away from the city to spend time on the rez with her grandmother. And yet she feels strangely compelled to go, drawn by a pull that she feels in her dreams. Maybe she can finally find out what happened to her mother, who mysteriously disappeared when Misko was four years old. Misko's relationship to the rez shifts when she encounters a spirited horse named Mishtadim. But Mishtadim is being violently broken by the rancher next door and his son Thomas. Misko and Thomas clash at first, only to find themselves drawn together by the wild horse. As Misko slowly discovers her unique bond with Mishtadim, she feels a sense of belonging and comes to understand the beauty of the world all around her. She Holds Up the Stars is a powerful story of reconciliation and the interwoven threads that tie us to family, to the land, and to our own sense of self.…

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. Everyone remembers that first love. Or the first all-out fight with a parent or sibling; the feeling of being let down by someone you love; losing something or someone that matters to you; struggling to fit in. i.d. collects 12 first-person accounts about life's pivotal moments and offers each as an incisive graphic narrative. With raw honesty, and illuminated by Peter Mitchell's bold, gritty illustration style, these true stories tackle the universal experiences from childhood and adolescence that stay with us forever. Each anecdote, and accompanying reflection, reveals how individual identity can be shaped by common themes of growing up. By turns thoughtful, painful, funny and fierce, i.d. powerfully demonstrates that what happens to define us in youth doesn't have to confine us forever. Perreault, Guillaume (ilustrador).…

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. Anna and her family have only one hope left to escape certain doom.It's 1936 and life is becoming dangerous for the Jews of Krakow. As incidents of violence and persecution increase day by day, Anna begs her father to leave Poland, but he insists it's impossible. How could he give up his position as an acclaimed clarinetist in the Krakow Philharmonic Orchestra?When Anna and her father barely escape from a group of violent thugs, it becomes clear that the family must leave. But how? There seems to be only one possibility. Bronislaw Huberman, a world-renowned violinist, is auditioning Jewish musicians for a new orchestra in Palestine. If accepted, they and their families will receive exit visas. Anna and her grandmother boldly write to Huberman asking him to give Anna's father an audition, but will that be enough to save them?This poignant story is based on real events in pre-war Poland and Palestine. After saving 700 Jews and their families, Huberman went on to establish what later became the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. Against an ominous background of the impending Holocaust in Europe and the first Arab-Israeli war, The Sound of Freedom still manages to remind the reader of the goodness in the world.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. Anna and her family have only one hope left to escape certain doom.It's 1936 and life is becoming dangerous for the Jews of Krakow. As incidents of violence and persecution increase day by day, Anna begs her father to leave Poland, but he insists it's impossible. How could he give up his position as an acclaimed clarinetist in the Krakow Philharmonic Orchestra?When Anna and her father barely escape from a group of violent thugs, it becomes clear that the family must leave. But how? There seems to be only one possibility. Bronislaw Huberman, a world-renowned violinist, is auditioning Jewish musicians for a new orchestra in Palestine. If accepted, they and their families will receive exit visas. Anna and her grandmother boldly write to Huberman asking him to give Anna's father an audition, but will that be enough to save them?This poignant story is based on real events in pre-war Poland and Palestine. After saving 700 Jews and their families, Huberman went on to establish what later became the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. Against an ominous background of the impending Holocaust in Europe and the first Arab-Israeli war, The Sound of Freedom still manages to remind the reader of the goodness in the world.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. Curious kids ask the best questions! What keeps the stars from falling from the sky? Why do metal boats float? And more importantly, why don't cars run on apple juice?! All these questions and more are found in the pages of this science Q & A book with questions from the most inquisitive of science center visitors--kids. With help from a slew of scientists, author Kira Vermond serves up the answers to more than 50 quizzical queries in a fun and engaging style. Vibrant illustrations by Suharu Ogawa add to the appeal, making this a STEM-tastic gift for young graduates, science buffs, and everyone who loves to ask "Why?". Ogawa, Suharu (ilustrador).…

Hardback. Condición: Good. A pony inspires a child to ride high on her father's shoulders; a sailboat stirs two others to set off to sea in a cardboard box; and an airplane invites kids to soar like a bird. In 13 stunning spreads, we see how children use the world around them as the inspiration for play. Vibrant photographs are juxtaposed with lively drawings to reveal the child's own inventive interpretation. Short bursts of action-packed, rhythmic poetry encourage pre-schoolers to identify the patterning throughout the text and the sounds associated with each idea. While developing language skills, kids can join in the fun as they create their own imaginative play from what they see around them. Jennings, Sharon (ilustrador).…

Hardback. Condición: Fair. Hilb, Nora (ilustrador).

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The continuing adventures of Jaden and his friends as they try to master the video game Cross Ups while navigating life in middle school. Choi, Connie (ilustrador).

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. A young man is on a dangerous mission that will secure his future or leave him dead. With all the suspense of a fast-paced movie, this gripping novel about Diego s treacherous journey across borders, is also a moving story about a boy s crossing into manhood.

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. Ohi, Ruth (ilustrador).

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. It is Olivia s birthday, and when she blows out the candles on her cake and makes a wishshe gets exactly what she wanted. Martchenko, Michael (ilustrador).

Paperback. Condición: Good. The continuing adventures of Jaden and his friends as they try to master the video game Cross Ups while navigating life in middle school. Choi, Connie (ilustrador).

Paperback. Condición: Good. Best Friends Forever. Harry may be four and three-quarters and Walter may be ninety-two and a half, but that doesn't stop them from being best friends. Harry loves to go next door to play games with Walter and draw pictures together. And when the snow falls, Walter clears a path to Harry's house so that they can visit every day. But one day, a For Sale sign appears on Harry's lawn. Harry is devastated that he and Walter will no longer be neighbors. Harry's new house is bigger and better than his old one, but without Walter to share things with, nothing seems to be much fun.until one day, Harry hears a familiar voice. Walter, too, has moved--to a nearby seniors' residence. Now, Harry and Walter can still be best friends. Acclaimed author Kathy Stinson has created a poignant, cross-generational story that will warm the hearts of children and adults alike. With charming illustrations by Qin Leng, Harry and Walter is a perfect book for children to share with grandparents. Leng, Qin (ilustrador).…

Hardback. Condición: Good. Get ready to go global.

Hardback. Condición: Good. Are we alone in the cosmos? Could we one day live on a different planet? How is life formed? What other secrets does the universe hold?  Through profiles of seven remarkable women scientists and their achievements in their respective fields, Searching Beyond the Stars takes us deep into space, looking at once to the distant past and the distant future to capture the awe and intrigue of some of the biggest questions we can possibly ask. Making connections across astronomy, chemistry, physics, history, and more, Nicole Mortillaro draws on her own experience as a woman in STEM to highlight the incredible odds each scientist faces while chasing new discoveries and the ways in which sexism and racism, among other barriers, still affect women scientists to this day. Sidebars filled with fascinating facts take readers behind the science and encourage them to delve deeper. Vibrant illustrations by Amanda Key showcase the wonder of space and the passion and eternal curiosity that drive each scientist in their work unfurling the mysteries of our universe. Key, Amanda (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: Good. This spoof of "Little Red Riding Hood" features a fearless girl who is preoccupied with table manners. When she meets rude wild animals in the forest, she turns them into flowers. Will she find a way to deal with the three little pigs. Ohi, Ruth (ilustrador).

Hardback. Condición: Fair. A powerful and visually stunning anthology from some of the most groundbreaking Native artists working in North America today. Truly universal in its themes, Dreaming In Indian will shatter commonly held stereotypes and challenge readers to rethink their own place in the world. Divided into four sections, Roots, Battles, Medicines, and Dreamcatchers, this book offers readers a unique insight into a community often misunderstood and misrepresented by the mainstream media.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. A powerful and visually stunning anthology from some of the most groundbreaking Native artists working in North America today. Truly universal in its themes, Dreaming In Indian will shatter commonly held stereotypes and challenge readers to rethink their own place in the world. Divided into four sections, Roots, Battles, Medicines, and Dreamcatchers, this book offers readers a unique insight into a community often misunderstood and misrepresented by the mainstream media.…

Paperback. Condición: Fair. The life of a knight is not an easy one. It takes bravery and skill to battle a dragon . and a really fast car doesn't hurt. Charge into Imagine You're a Knight! and enter a kingdom of imagination, information, and fun. Aspiring squires will learn the importance of a well-equipped quest: armor (as many as twenty pieces), polish for making it shine, sword and shield, and carrots for your trusty steed. You'll also discover the difference between quests, tasks, and adventures, the downsides of dragon-battling, and the need for tournaments when dragons are in short supply. Charmingly linked with tales of bravery (meet the Knights of the Round Table), laudable activities (design your own coat of arms, feast on some "Eggscalibread"), and silly details of knightly life, Imagine You're a Knight! also dazzles with Lucy Clibbon's daring illustrations. Could knighthood possibly be any more fun? Surely you joust. Clibbon, Lucy (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: Good. The life of a knight is not an easy one. It takes bravery and skill to battle a dragon . and a really fast car doesn't hurt. Charge into Imagine You're a Knight! and enter a kingdom of imagination, information, and fun. Aspiring squires will learn the importance of a well-equipped quest: armor (as many as twenty pieces), polish for making it shine, sword and shield, and carrots for your trusty steed. You'll also discover the difference between quests, tasks, and adventures, the downsides of dragon-battling, and the need for tournaments when dragons are in short supply. Charmingly linked with tales of bravery (meet the Knights of the Round Table), laudable activities (design your own coat of arms, feast on some "Eggscalibread"), and silly details of knightly life, Imagine You're a Knight! also dazzles with Lucy Clibbon's daring illustrations. Could knighthood possibly be any more fun? Surely you joust. Clibbon, Lucy (ilustrador).…