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"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to architects. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"-- Provided by publisher.

"Manny was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome at the age of 13. Rather than hating and resenting his reality, Manny was able to accept Tourette's as something more that contributed to his uniqueness in the world. Even so, growing up with Tourette's is challenging. Tic and Twitch is a story about those challenges and about the beautiful things in life that make those challenges tolerable. These beautiful things to hold dear are family, friendship, kindness,...

In this fantasy adventure, a young boy becomes involved in a hidden world of mythical creatures after encountering beings from folklore. He is unexpectedly placed in a leadership role within this world and becomes responsible for addressing conflicts between different supernatural groups. At the same time, he continues to deal with challenges in his everyday school life, including bullying. As tensions escalate between factions in the fantasy realm,...

Simon expected more from life than being orphaned in ancient Greece and stuck in the Underworld for eternity. Determined not to forget who he is, he commits himself to escaping Hades. Along the way, he faces the monster Cerberus, befriends the tormented Sisyphus, and becomes Persephone's favorite servant. Then, after centuries of failed attempts, he is finally thrust into modern times--and into the stall of a middle school bathroom. Naked. With the...

Ten-year-old Phoebe Howell and her best friend, the enchanting unicorn Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, have a truly magical friendship, filled with spells, ancient unicorn lore, and everyday adventure. In this new collection of Phoebe and Her Unicorn comics by the award-winning, bestselling author Dana Simpson, the pair of best friends play games, make new friends, and pack each day with exploration, fun, and laughter.

"A spectacular world of weird and wonderful jellyfish awaits! Engaging rhyming text will amaze young readers with awe-inspiring information about these beguiling sea creatures. They will soak up facts about jelly anatomy, behavior, habitats, and ecosystems as they get to know the moon jelly, lion's mane jellyfish, fried-egg jellyfish, flame jellyfish, and so many more in this aquarium exhibit in a book. Dive in and be dazzled!"-- Provided by publisher....