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Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults

Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants

by Robin Wall Kimmerer, Monique Gray Smith ...

Illustrated by Nicole Neidhardt ...

I could hand you a braid of sweetgrass as thick and shining as the braid that hung down my grandmother’s back. But it is not mine to give, nor yours to take. Wiingaashk belongs to herself. I offer, in her place, a braid of stories meant to heal our relationship with the world.As a botanist, Robin Wall Kimmerer is trained to use the tools of science to ask questions of nature. As a member of the ... Read more

$12.99 USD

I could hand you a braid of sweetgrass as thick and shining as the braid that hung down my grandmother’s back. But it is not mine to give, nor yours to take. Wiingaashk belongs to herself. I offer, in her place, a braid of stories meant to heal our relationship with the world.As a botanist, Robin Wall Kimmerer is trained to use the tools of science to ask questions of nature. As a member of the
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The Long Way Around

by Anne Nesbet ...

In an exciting wilderness adventure, three cousins are cut off from their parents by a huge earthquake—and must hike long and treacherous mountain trails back to safety, with only each other to rely on.During a hiking trip with their parents in the mountains of California, cousins Owen, Vivian, and Amy are finally allowed to camp for one night at a little lake all on their own. But when a massive ... Read more

$13.99 USD

In an exciting wilderness adventure, three cousins are cut off from their parents by a huge earthquake—and must hike long and treacherous mountain trails back to safety, with only each other to rely on.During a hiking trip with their parents in the mountains of California, cousins Owen, Vivian, and Amy are finally allowed to camp for one night at a little lake all on their own. But when a massive
... Read more
Spooky Rivers

25 Strange and Mysterious Rivers that Snake Across Our Planet

by Geo Rutherford ...

Series series Haunted Hydrology
Take the plunge into the strangest, spookiest, and most fascinating rivers around the world (if you dare) in this beautifully illustrated companion to ***Spooky Lakes—***the New York Times and Indiebound bestseller from TikTok star and educator Geo Rutherford.“Amazingly quirky and educational.” —Booklist starred review for Spooky LakesFrom Geo Rutherford—the creator of the hit ser... ... Read more

$16.89 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Take the plunge into the strangest, spookiest, and most fascinating rivers around the world (if you dare) in this beautifully illustrated companion to ***Spooky Lakes—***the New York Times and Indiebound bestseller from TikTok star and educator Geo Rutherford.“Amazingly quirky and educational.” —Booklist starred review for Spooky LakesFrom Geo Rutherford—the creator of the hit ser...
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The Deadliest Fires Then and Now (The Deadliest #3, Scholastic Focus)

by Deborah Hopkinson ...

Series Book 3 - The Deadliest
Perfect for fans of I Survived and the Who Was series, and packed with graphics, photos, and facts for curious minds, this is a gripping look at the deadliest fires in American history.As the sun sank over the town of Peshtigo, Wisconsin, one warm October night in 1871, a smoky haze hung in the dry air. There had been little rain, and small fires had been rolling through town continuously since ... Read more

$4.99 USD

Perfect for fans of I Survived and the Who Was series, and packed with graphics, photos, and facts for curious minds, this is a gripping look at the deadliest fires in American history.As the sun sank over the town of Peshtigo, Wisconsin, one warm October night in 1871, a smoky haze hung in the dry air. There had been little rain, and small fires had been rolling through town continuously since
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Maker Comics: Live Sustainably!

by Angela Boyle ...

Illustrated by Les McClaine ...

Series series Maker Comics
Maker Comics: Live Sustainably! is a step-by-step DIY guide that will help kids roll up their sleeves and get making with confidence! Inside this graphic novel you'll find instructions for eight sustainability projects.After Isaac is caught vandalizing a sign at his local community garden, he’s put to work under the wing of one of the gardeners, Aurora. But Isaac’s time with Aurora isn’t just ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Maker Comics: Live Sustainably! is a step-by-step DIY guide that will help kids roll up their sleeves and get making with confidence! Inside this graphic novel you'll find instructions for eight sustainability projects.After Isaac is caught vandalizing a sign at his local community garden, he’s put to work under the wing of one of the gardeners, Aurora. But Isaac’s time with Aurora isn’t just
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Can You Survive Death-Defying Ocean Encounters?

An Interactive Wilderness Adventure

by Allison Lassieur ...

Series series You Choose: Wild Encounters
Could you survive being stranded at sea? Imagine encountering a barracuda in the Caribbean Sea, a jellyfish in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, or a humpback whale in the Arctic Ocean. How far would you be willing to go to save your own life? Would it work? Flip through these pages to find out! ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Could you survive being stranded at sea? Imagine encountering a barracuda in the Caribbean Sea, a jellyfish in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, or a humpback whale in the Arctic Ocean. How far would you be willing to go to save your own life? Would it work? Flip through these pages to find out!
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The Great Lakes

Our Freshwater Treasure

by Barb Rosenstock ...

Illustrated by Jamey Christoph ...

**A stunning picture book about the five largest lakes in North America - how they formed, the importance of their abundant freshwater, and how they've become a national treasure - in the latest book from the author of Caldecott Honor book The Noisy Paint Box.A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL AND BOOKLIST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR**The Great Lakes—Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior—are five blue ... Read more

$6.99 USD

**A stunning picture book about the five largest lakes in North America - how they formed, the importance of their abundant freshwater, and how they've become a national treasure - in the latest book from the author of Caldecott Honor book The Noisy Paint Box.A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL AND BOOKLIST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR**The Great Lakes—Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior—are five blue
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Lolo Weaver Swims Upstream

by Polly Farquhar ...

"Not since Ramona Quimby has a character marched right out of a book with so much bravado, humor, and heart."--Barbara O'Connor, New York Times bestselling author of WishA headstrong girl’s quest to steal back her family’s dog goes awry in this humorous and compassionate novel.Lolo is stuck in summer school with a teacher who is out to get her while her family is still reeling from her grandfather ... Read more

$13.99 USD

"Not since Ramona Quimby has a character marched right out of a book with so much bravado, humor, and heart."--Barbara O'Connor, New York Times bestselling author of WishA headstrong girl’s quest to steal back her family’s dog goes awry in this humorous and compassionate novel.Lolo is stuck in summer school with a teacher who is out to get her while her family is still reeling from her grandfather
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The Big One

The Cascadia Earthquakes and the Science of Saving Lives

by Elizabeth Rusch ...

Series series Scientists in the Field
No one ever thought the Pacific Northwest was due for an earthquake, let alone a catastrophic one. But geologists are transforming our understanding of the grave dangers the population in the region of Cascadia face—will there be a big one? And what can be done to save lives?America’s Pacific Northwest has relatively few earthquakes—only a handful each year that cause even moderately noticeable ... Read more

$7.99 USD

No one ever thought the Pacific Northwest was due for an earthquake, let alone a catastrophic one. But geologists are transforming our understanding of the grave dangers the population in the region of Cascadia face—will there be a big one? And what can be done to save lives?America’s Pacific Northwest has relatively few earthquakes—only a handful each year that cause even moderately noticeable
... Read more
What is Radiation? Explaining Radiation, Energy Transfers, Absorption and Reflection | Grade 6-8 Physical Science

by Baby Professor ...

Dive into the fascinating world of 'What is Radiation? Explaining Radiation, Energy Transfers, Absorption, and Reflection'—the perfect resource for Grade 6-8 science teachers. This book demystifies radiation, covering its forms from sunlight to microwaves and how energy is transferred, absorbed, and reflected in our world. With clear examples, students will learn about the Sun's role in Earth's ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Dive into the fascinating world of 'What is Radiation? Explaining Radiation, Energy Transfers, Absorption, and Reflection'—the perfect resource for Grade 6-8 science teachers. This book demystifies radiation, covering its forms from sunlight to microwaves and how energy is transferred, absorbed, and reflected in our world. With clear examples, students will learn about the Sun's role in Earth's
... Read more
Here Is the African Savanna

by Madeleine Dunphy ...

Illustrated by Tom Leonard ...

Series Book 2 - Web of Life
Exotic environments like the African savanna have long held a fascination for young readers. This colorful picture book beautifully evokes that realm with images of giraffes, lions, hippos, elephants, and many more animals of the plains. Through cumulative, singsong verse, young readers learn how all living things in this important ecological community rely on one another for their existence. The ... Read more

$5.99 USD

Exotic environments like the African savanna have long held a fascination for young readers. This colorful picture book beautifully evokes that realm with images of giraffes, lions, hippos, elephants, and many more animals of the plains. Through cumulative, singsong verse, young readers learn how all living things in this important ecological community rely on one another for their existence. The
... Read more
137 Awesome Life Skills for Smart Tweens | How to Make Friends, Save Money, Cook, Succeed at School & Set Goals - For Pre Teens & Teenagers

by Kate Rian ...

Being a tween is awesome! There is so much to learn and discover. But as you will soon become a teenager, you will also face new challenges and responsibilities. From succeeding in school and building confidence, to making friends and protecting the environment, there is a lot to learn. This much loved tween book is designed to teach you these essential life skills, in a fun and engaging way, ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Being a tween is awesome! There is so much to learn and discover. But as you will soon become a teenager, you will also face new challenges and responsibilities. From succeeding in school and building confidence, to making friends and protecting the environment, there is a lot to learn. This much loved tween book is designed to teach you these essential life skills, in a fun and engaging way,
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Oceans in Danger (A True Book: The Earth at Risk)

by Alicia Green ...

Series series A True Book
Explore Earth’s oceans, learn how climate change is impacting them, and inspire kids to protect these ecosystems with this essential book for young readers!Did you know that Earth's five major oceans are all part of one giant global ocean? This biome is also home to the smallest animals on the planet—and the largest! Get ready to investigate Earth's mysterious ocean ecosystems, as well as the ... Read more

$4.99 USD

Explore Earth’s oceans, learn how climate change is impacting them, and inspire kids to protect these ecosystems with this essential book for young readers!Did you know that Earth's five major oceans are all part of one giant global ocean? This biome is also home to the smallest animals on the planet—and the largest! Get ready to investigate Earth's mysterious ocean ecosystems, as well as the
... Read more
Eels

by Rachel Poliquin, Nicholas John Frith ...

Series Book 8 - Superpower Field Guide
This fourth installment in the hilarious and highly illustrated full-color Superpower Field Guide series features Olenka, an ordinary eel. Olenka may be slimy, wiggly, and the color of mud, but never, ever underestimate an eel.Meet Olenka, an ordinary eel. Did I hear you say, “But aren’t eels just long slippery slimy fishy-things that . . . hmm . . . . Is there anything else to know about eels?” ... Read more

$4.99 USD

This fourth installment in the hilarious and highly illustrated full-color Superpower Field Guide series features Olenka, an ordinary eel. Olenka may be slimy, wiggly, and the color of mud, but never, ever underestimate an eel.Meet Olenka, an ordinary eel. Did I hear you say, “But aren’t eels just long slippery slimy fishy-things that . . . hmm . . . . Is there anything else to know about eels?”
... Read more
Heartwood Hotel: A True Home

by Kallie George, Stephanie Graegin ...

Illustrated by Stephanie Graegin ...

Series Book 1 - Heartwood Hotel
Courage, kindness, and adventure abounds in this charming, illustrated chapter book series about a mouse discovering the true meaning of home.When Mona the Mouse stumbles across the wondrous world of the Heartwood Hotel in the middle of a storm, she desperately hopes they'll let her stay. As it turns out, Mona is precisely the maid they need at the grandest hotel in Fernwood Forest, where animals ... Read more

$6.99 USD

Courage, kindness, and adventure abounds in this charming, illustrated chapter book series about a mouse discovering the true meaning of home.When Mona the Mouse stumbles across the wondrous world of the Heartwood Hotel in the middle of a storm, she desperately hopes they'll let her stay. As it turns out, Mona is precisely the maid they need at the grandest hotel in Fernwood Forest, where animals
... Read more
If You Want to Visit a Sea Garden

by Kay Weisman ...

Illustrated by Roy Henry Vickers ...

Discover the wonder of ancient sea gardens on the Northwest CoastSea gardens have been created by First Peoples on the Northwest coast for more than three thousand years. These gardens consist of stone reefs that are constructed at the lowest tide line, encouraging the growth of clams and other marine life on the gently sloped beach.This lyrical story follows a young child and an older family ... Read more

$13.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Discover the wonder of ancient sea gardens on the Northwest CoastSea gardens have been created by First Peoples on the Northwest coast for more than three thousand years. These gardens consist of stone reefs that are constructed at the lowest tide line, encouraging the growth of clams and other marine life on the gently sloped beach.This lyrical story follows a young child and an older family
... Read more
Armadillos

by Rose Davin ...

Series series Meet Desert Animals
Who's that digging in the desert sand? It's an armadillo! Look inside to find out why armadillos dig. ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Who's that digging in the desert sand? It's an armadillo! Look inside to find out why armadillos dig.
... Read more
What Was Hurricane Katrina?

by Robin Koontz, Who HQ ...

Illustrated by John Hinderliter ...

Series series What Was?
On August 25th, 2005, one of the deadliest and most destructive hurricanes in history hit the Gulf of Mexico. High winds and rain pummeled coastal communities, including the City of New Orleans, which was left under 15 feet of water in some areas after the levees burst. Track this powerful storm from start to finish, from rescue efforts large and small to storm survivors’ tales of triumph. ... Read more

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On August 25th, 2005, one of the deadliest and most destructive hurricanes in history hit the Gulf of Mexico. High winds and rain pummeled coastal communities, including the City of New Orleans, which was left under 15 feet of water in some areas after the levees burst. Track this powerful storm from start to finish, from rescue efforts large and small to storm survivors’ tales of triumph.
... Read more
Bobcat Prowling

by Maria Gianferrari ...

Illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline ...

In this companion to Coyote Moon and Hawk Rising, a young bobcat searches a suburban landscape for a territory to call home.As the day breaks,feline eyes blink open,and yowls disrupt the still morning air.A young bobcat leaves tracks in the snow as he sets out to find a home range of his own. Amidst the harsh winds and icy chill of winter, Yearling travels between the deep wilderness and suburbia, ... Read more

$14.99 USD

In this companion to Coyote Moon and Hawk Rising, a young bobcat searches a suburban landscape for a territory to call home.As the day breaks,feline eyes blink open,and yowls disrupt the still morning air.A young bobcat leaves tracks in the snow as he sets out to find a home range of his own. Amidst the harsh winds and icy chill of winter, Yearling travels between the deep wilderness and suburbia,
... Read more
Polar Bear vs. Orca

by Lisa M. Bolt Simons ...

Series series Predator vs. Predator
The icy cold Arctic is home to both the powerful polar bear and intelligent orca, two mighty predators. But which animal is the fiercest of the ecosystem? Does the polar bear’s patience in stalking its prey and strength in attack put it on top? Or does the orca’s ability to work in a pod give it the edge? Compare and contrast each animal’s features and skills before you declare the winning ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The icy cold Arctic is home to both the powerful polar bear and intelligent orca, two mighty predators. But which animal is the fiercest of the ecosystem? Does the polar bear’s patience in stalking its prey and strength in attack put it on top? Or does the orca’s ability to work in a pod give it the edge? Compare and contrast each animal’s features and skills before you declare the winning
... Read more
Redwoods

by Jason Chin ...

Illustrated by Jason Chin ...

Jason Chin's Redwoods tells the story of a boy who discovers a book about redwoods and finds himself in their midst as he turns the pages.An ordinary train ride becomes and extraordinary trip to the great ancient forests.A subway trip is transformed when a young boy happens upon a book about redwood forests. As he reads the information unfolds, and with each new bit of knowledge, he travels--all ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Jason Chin's Redwoods tells the story of a boy who discovers a book about redwoods and finds himself in their midst as he turns the pages.An ordinary train ride becomes and extraordinary trip to the great ancient forests.A subway trip is transformed when a young boy happens upon a book about redwood forests. As he reads the information unfolds, and with each new bit of knowledge, he travels--all
... Read more
The Vanderbeekers to the Rescue

by Karina Yan Glaser ...

Series Book 3 - The Vanderbeekers
Harlem’s favorite family returns in the third installment in the Vanderbeerkers series, a heartwarming story about family! In The Vanderbeekers to the Rescue, the Vanderbeeker kids find themselves racing to save their mother’s baking business from city closure.For the Vanderbeeker kids of Harlem’s 141st Street, spring break couldn’t be off to a better start in this funny middle grade book. Isa’s ... Read more

$7.99 USD

Harlem’s favorite family returns in the third installment in the Vanderbeerkers series, a heartwarming story about family! In The Vanderbeekers to the Rescue, the Vanderbeeker kids find themselves racing to save their mother’s baking business from city closure.For the Vanderbeeker kids of Harlem’s 141st Street, spring break couldn’t be off to a better start in this funny middle grade book. Isa’s
... Read more
Wolfsnail

A Backyard Predator

by Sarah C. Campbell ...

**A Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor BookPerfect for kids interested in animals, science, and the world of their backyard, this photographic story of a day in the life of a wolfsnail offers a dramatic introduction to a little-known predator and the impact it has on habitats where it does not belong.**On a typical day, the wolfsnail hunts its prey: other snails. Big, strong, and fast (for a snail), the ... Read more

$9.99 USD

**A Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor BookPerfect for kids interested in animals, science, and the world of their backyard, this photographic story of a day in the life of a wolfsnail offers a dramatic introduction to a little-known predator and the impact it has on habitats where it does not belong.**On a typical day, the wolfsnail hunts its prey: other snails. Big, strong, and fast (for a snail), the
... Read more
Scorpion vs. Tarantula

by Thomas K. Adamson ...

Series series Animal Battles
Scorpions and tarantulas may be small. But these two animals know how to fight! In this high-interest title, reluctant readers will learn about how these two creatures get ready to battle. Visual features offer stats and comparisons to highlight traits of each animal. A final fight scene applies the content of the book in an action-packed finale! ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Scorpions and tarantulas may be small. But these two animals know how to fight! In this high-interest title, reluctant readers will learn about how these two creatures get ready to battle. Visual features offer stats and comparisons to highlight traits of each animal. A final fight scene applies the content of the book in an action-packed finale!
... Read more

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