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A vibrantly illustrated introduction to intersectional feminism for next-generation changemakers.
Who has power? Who creates the rules? How do identities intersect?
In this next book in the Empower the Future series, explore the points where gender, race, class, ability, sexuality, and culture meet.
An extraordinary, deeply inspirational photo essay follows elite wheelchair racer and wrestler and Netflix documentary star Zion Clark.
Think you know what a crocodile looks like?
2,700 stickers for every mood!
Feeling all the feels? Express yourself! This EPIC collection of meaningful stickers helps you do just that. Each one like an emoji on paper, these stickers are perfect for your journal, snail mail, or planner—anywhere you want to explore how you really feel and then let it out.
Happy. Flirty. Grouchy. Worried.
In Epic Athletes: Kevin Durant, award-winning sports journalist Dan Wetzel tells the inspirational true-life story of an NBA superstar in this thrilling biography for young readers!
Featuring comic-style illustrations by Marcelo Baez!
An all-new guide from the mega-bestselling How To Talk series applies trusted and effective communication strategies to the toughest challenges of raising children.
For forty years, readers have turned to Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish’s How To Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk, the book The Boston Globe called, “the parenting Bible,
A compelling and provocative essay collection that smashes stereotypes and redefines the meaning of the term “horse girl,” broadening it for women of all cultural backgrounds.
As a child, horses consumed Halimah Marcus’ imagination.
Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth behind the Revolutionary War with beloved educator/author Kate Messner. The fun mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels make this perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.
The ultimate visual guide for children passionate about all things equine, covering just about anything and everything horse related
Calling all horse lovers! This horse book for kids is a one-stop-shop for equine knowledge, from their history, anatomy, breeds, how to care for them, their social significance, and more!
This all-in-one guide to the world's favorite pet ensures that you can be the owner of a healthy, happy cat.
Why does a football spiral? How do some athletes jump so high? The answer is science! The Secret Science of Sports helps kids better understand concepts of science, technology, engineering, and math through the sports they love to play and watch.
Learning about art through the ages has never been as interesting or fun as in this humorous and very informative graphic novel.
The World’s Most Pointless Animals is a witty, quirky, colorfully-illustrated book featuring fascinating facts about some very silly animals…who we find are perhaps not so pointless after all.
From familiar animals like giraffes (who don’t have any vocal cords) through to those that surely should not even exist, such as the pink fairy armadillo (absurdl
It is a truth, universally acknowledged, that the best of all colors is green. That’s right, green is the most beautiful and delightful. Everyone agrees. And so we made this activity book, celebrating the greatest color of all.
The cutting-edge, scientifically accurate, definitive book on the most popular behavioral issues that cats face
Every cat owner has wondered: Why is my cat acting this way? Decoding Your Cat, a comprehensive, easy-to-understand guide to decode your cat, likely has the answer.
Get ready to be dazzled! This lively reference book for the younger set introduces a fascinating variety of Earth’s rocks, minerals, gemstones, fossils, and shells--from granite to gold, marble to malachite, and conchs to clams.
Discover a new word for every day of the year with this fully illustrated compendium of big words
Help young readers discover a new and exciting word every day of the year with this book, which is arranged into 52 seasonally themed spreads.
Sibert Honor Medalist ∙ New York Public Library Best of 2018 ∙ The Horn Book Fanfare 2018 ∙ Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2018 ∙ YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Winner
In the tradition of two-time Sibert Honor winner Don Brown’s critically acclaimed full-color nonfiction graphic novels The
Keep little ones busy with this fun-filled Busytown Seek and Find board book, featuring Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm, Roger Rhino, and more!
Two-time Sibert Honor winner Don Brown has crafted a graphic history of the world's geology with a humble groundhog tour guide, leading readers through the planet’s natural history and stages of the Earth’s evolution, as well as the incredible natural forces constantly at work.
Almost 14.5 billion years ago, it all started with a Big Bang and what began as a
A fun and engaging STEM activity book for kids that combines creativity and calculations - perfect for budding mathematicians
Meet the pioneers of S.T.E.A.M. and discover their fascinating life stories and inspirations with the Masterminds series.
* "This appreciative introduction to a much-maligned species will thrill readers while it encourages them to see great white sharks in a new way." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
From the New York Times best-selling author Sy Montgomery and expert underwater photographer Keith Ellenbogen comes a new installment in the award-winning nonfiction series Sci
Encourage kids aged 7 to 11 to think critically, be curious, and dream big with Explorer's Journal, a guided space exploration journal featuring delightful midcentury art from the hit cult book Professor Astro Cat's Frontiers of Space.
Step inside the weird and wonderful world of zoos, where all four corners of our planet come together.
We’re opening the gates, just for you! Join us on an epic behind-the-scenes adventure of zoos and aquariums. From tigers and tortoises to giraffes and jellyfish, you’ll learn about hundreds of different animals and how they are looked after by their keepers.
Encourage young heroes-in-the-making to pursue their dreams without limits using this sticker activity book from the creators of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls It's the perfect gift for young dreamers
The easiest way for kids to learn their first 1,000 German words
This German vocabulary book will lay the foundations for your child's journey to learn and understand German at school or home. It introduces vocabulary in bite-sized chunks every day to make learning a new language feel less intimidating.
Discover the natural world with LEGO® bricks!
Did you know there's a plant that eats insects? And a mammal that can fly? LEGO® Super Nature is packed full of fascinating facts from the natural world, all illustrated with LEGO builds. Best of all, the book comes with bricks to make four exclusive LEGO minibuilds.
Calling all stargazers, here is the book for you
Dive deep into the world of sharks, the most fascinating and misunderstood marine animals on the planet, in this stunning new edition of the Shark Handbook.
Did you now that a whale shark’s spots are as unique as a fingerprint? Or that sharks can go into a trance when flipped upside down? Jump into brand new facts about these fierce sea creatures.
Get kids thinking with this primer on sky, land, and sea animal migrations.
Did you know Arctic terns migrate farther than any other animal? Gray whales can swim up to 12,000 miles during their migration journeys and Emperor penguins walk about 125 miles over ice to reach their nesting grounds.
From bestselling author Frances O’Roark Dowell comes a “fresh, interesting, and unique” (Kirkus Reviews) guide to storytelling that breaks down the sometimes-daunting writing process into straightforward, doable steps, just right for budding writers!
If you’ve written anything, ever, you’re already a writer—so, congratulations!
Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds
The definitive picture book biography of Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and one of the most crucial figures in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Before he was Dr.
Based on the song that President Joe Biden quoted in his inaugural address, this picture book celebrates the beauty and diversity of this country and the legacies on which we build our future.
Dr. Jonas Salk finds the cure for polio in this inspiring, educational, and timely nonfiction picture book.
In this interactive companion to 50 Maps of the World, you'll find trivia quizzes, search-and-find challenges, spot-the-difference games, and so much more—with over 50 stickers!
Geography, history, and culture spill from the pages in this luxuriously illustrated activity book.
This inclusive guide to how every family begins is an honest, cheerful tool for conversations between parents and their young ones.
Explore all the wonders of the ocean in one pocket-sized reference guide!
From colossal whales to microscopic plankton, our vast oceans are teeming with a wide range of weird and wonderful plants and animals. This beautifully illustrated reference guide is perfect for budding explorers aged 9-12, teaching and helping them discover the secrets of the underwater kingdom!
With a foreword by England captain Steph Houghton, She Shoots, She Scores! tells the incredible story of the BEST sport in the world, women’s soccer—from the men who tried to ban it to the superstars of today’s game, including Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe. Read on to find out about . . .
Danny Dodo uncovers the mystery behind the disappearances of iconic endangered and extinct species.
Danny Dodo is a detective on a mission. Over the years, thousands of amazing animals have disappeared. Where did they go? What happened to them? And why did they vanish? It’s Danny’s job to find out—and he needs readers to help him!
Cottonwood trees grow throughout North America and play a critical role in their ecosystems, yet little has been written about them. In this “autobiography,” a cottonwood tree tells its life story beginning when it is only a seed in a bed of fluff, floating over a river somewhere in the American heartland, and ending more than 80 years later when it is toppled by a fierce storm.
A charming and sensitively written story about learning to cope with anxiety and grief featuring the beautiful illustrations of award-winning artist Helen Kellock.
A comprehensive exploration of football, covering players, teams, stadiums, and competitions through a mix of illustrations, photographs, maps, and diagrams. Follow the story of how soccer began, learn about World Cup winners, meet some of the top players, and discover amazing facts and figures in this action-packed atlas.
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The late, beloved Rachel Held Evans answers many children's first question about God in this gorgeous picture book, fully realized by her friend Matthew Paul Turner, the bestselling author of When God Made You.
If you could have an adventure in London, where would you go? Curious kids will find plenty to see, learn, and explore in this fun and illustrated pick-your-own-path travel guide series!
Would you hop on the Tube to visit Buckingham Palace, find a tasty lunch on Brick Lane, or pass the time with Big Ben?
As featured in the Oscar-nominated documentary Crip Camp, and for readers of I Am Malala, one of the most influential disability rights activists in US history tells her story of fighting to belong.
“If I didn’t fight, who would?”
This alphabet picture book companion to the popular B Is for Brooklyn weaves together a multitude of immigrant experiences in a concise, joyful package. For readers of Dreamers by Yuyi Morales.
Caldecott Honor–winning team Steve Jenkins and Robin Page explore the astonishing lives of sharks in this brilliantly illustrated picture book.
In the first picture book written by a DACA Dreamer, Areli Morales tells her own powerful and vibrant immigration story.
When Areli was just a baby, her mama and papa moved from Mexico to New York with her brother, Alex, to make a better life for the family--and when she was in kindergarten, they sent for her, too.
Travel through time, grab your magnifying glass and seek out incredible facts about ancient history in this search-and-find adventure, packed with over 200 things to spot!
Spanning continents and covering thousands of years, this fun, lively book shows how the people of these vanished civilizations lived and how their societies ev
Build your way through thirty fantastic STEM experiments, brick by brick! Fun projects that are perfect for fans of LEGO Masters and science subjects!
Does your young scientist love LEGOs? Then this is the book for them!
Attention parents, teachers, and every girl and boy who loves Minecraft, this giant (over 350 pages) kid-friendly workbook uses everyone’s favorite game to encourage kids to learn principles of math, reading, writing, and STEM.
This giant kid-friendly workbook features well-loved video game characters and settings to encourage kids to learn important school subjects.
Turn back the clock with History Comics, First Second's new nonfiction graphic novel series! In History Comics: The American Bison, learn how millions of buffalo once roamed the American prairie—until they were nearly driven to extinction.
This cheerful love-your-body picture book for preschoolers is an exuberant read-aloud with bright and friendly illustrations to pore over.
Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds
Discover how Neil deGrasse Tyson became one of the world’s most successful and well-known scientists in this new addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series.
Discover the inspiring story of the first black woman elected to Congress and to run for president in this picture book biography from a Newbery Honor-winning author and a Coretta Scott King-John Steptoe New Talent Award-winning illustrator.
Thirty diverse, award-winning authors and illustrators invite you into their homes to witness the conversations they have with their children about race in America today in this powerful call-to-action that invites all families to be anti-racists and advocates for change.
Finally, the ultimate book about climate change for kids ages 8-12
Begin with a Bee and its story of the life of one queen bee, a rusty-patched bumblebee, teaches us not only about bees but also about our own responsibilities in the natural world
By looking closely at the life cycle of one bee, Begin with a Bee helps readers of all ages understand and appreciate the contributions and significance of all bees.
Test your knowledge with 500 perplexing questions to bamboozle and delight trivia buffs both young and old with The Encyclopedia of Unbelievable Facts.
How many kinds of germs live in your bellybutton? Which creature takes a three-year-long nap? If someone asked you to spare a zeptosecond, how long would that be? Has the Leaning Tower of Pisa ever been straight?
Originally published in 2000 with endorsements from E.O. Wilson and Jane Goodall, Clare Walker Leslie’s Keeping a Nature Journal was at the forefront of the nature observation and journaling movement.
Stimulate your child’s senses—right in your own backyard!
The award-winning author of Redwoods and Coral Reefs explores the evolving terrain and animals of the Galápagos in this nonfiction picture book.
We have all heard of famous people like Albert Einstein, Nikola Tesla, Cleopatra, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and William Shakespeare. But what do we know about their childhoods? Play a game and guess which celebrity is hidden on each spread. Clues from their childhood will help you to discover them There are twenty-five celebrities waiting for you to uncover them.
A comprehensive overview of the origin of the world's best-known musical instruments, presenting many fascinating facts along the way. Niccolo the cricket would like to become a musician. But which instrument should he start with? The violin? The guitar? The trumpet? All at once? Well, he does have six limbs, so why not?
The amazing true story of a herd of elephants, the man who saved them, and the miracle of love that brought them home.
Go on the journey of a lifetime through 19 real-life, off-limits locations
If you could explore anywhere in the world, where would you choose?
Discover the wonderful world of reptiles with Discovering Reptiles: a book jam-packed with scientific facts and fantastic, full-color images that crawl and slither right off the page!
From iguanas to cobras and everything in between, this book is filled with information about everyone’s favorite cold-blooded creatures: the reptiles.
Fully and fearlessly updated, this vital new edition of the acclaimed book on sex, sexuality, bodies, and puberty deserves a spot in every family’s library.
“This true-life fable about a tree that survived 9/11 commemorates the attack while evoking a resilient spirit and the healing power of nature."
—Carole Boston Weatherford, author of Newbery Honor book BOX
The definitive collection of art, poetry, and prose celebrating fat acceptance—now in paperback
Chubby. Curvy. Fluffy. Plus-size. Thick. Fat.
The time has come for fat people to tell their own stories.
The no-stress, ferociously fun way to raise a kid who loves to read—complete with reading recommendations and activities to inspire!
Teaching your child to read is monstrously important, and there’s no better way to do it than with everyday opportunities for laughter and play.
THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
This chapter book edition of the groundbreaking #1 bestseller by luminaries Ibram X. Kendi and Jason Reynolds is an essential introduction to the history of racism and antiracism in America
RACE. Uh-oh.
25 incredible--and EDIBLE--science experiments to get kids excited about science!
Did you know that all cooking is really chemistry? And that chocolate chip cookies will look--and taste--completely different if you swap out baking powder for baking soda? Or swap out brown sugar for white sugar?
This stunning nonfiction picture book tells the inspiring story of Sarah Gerhardt, one of the first female big-wave surfers.
Have you ever seen a big wave? One that’s twenty, thirty, forty, even fifty feet tall? Here’s a better question: Would you ever surf a big wave? Sarah Gerhardt did—and this is her story.
A deeply moving story about community and resilience, from the point-of-view of the Callery pear tree that survived the attacks on September 11, from Eisner Award-nominated author-illustrator Sean Rubin.
* "A resonant, beautifully rendered testament to life and renewal." —Kirkus, starred review
Learn how this Emmy-winning host, producer, and television personality became the world's most famous drag queen.
Whether Congress is in session or not, here is an enthralling overview about the branch of our government closest to average Americans.
Follow Buzzwing the honeybee on a beautifully illustrated journey through the world of bees filled with amazing science and intriguing folklore.
Welcome to my honey hive home.
It’s where I live with my family.
I’m small and fuzzy and striped black and gold.
I’m Buzzwing the hard-working honey bee!
Did you know that bees love
It was 1945 and Romek Wajsman had just been liberated from Buchenwald, a brutal concentration camp where more than 60,000 people were killed. He was starving, tortured, and had no idea where his family was-let alone if they were alive.
Kids can have fun keeping up with our quickly changing world with the New York Times best-selling almanac, packed with incredible photos, tons of fun facts, adventures with National Geographic Explorers, crafts, activities, and fascinating features about animals, science, nature, technology, conservation, and more. The 2022 edition features a new Kids vs.
As seen on The TODAY Show!
"Sanders tells the tale in easy-to-understand language, sweet as the frosting on the cake. . . .
Adapted from Emmanuel Acho's New York Times bestseller Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man, comes an essential young readers edition aimed at opening a dialogue about systemic racism with our youngest generation.
From the New York Times-bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees and The Inner Life of Animals comes a book for kids ages 8-12 about animals at home and around the world. Get ready to become an animal expert
Welcome to FACTopia , a wonderland of crazily connected facts.
Choose your own path through this hilarious world of 400 facts, all of which are verified by Encyclopaedia Britannica. Every fact in the book is connected to the next in an ingenious trail of information.
Tour through America with this fun-filled activity and sticker book! Discover fun facts and the interesting history of the 50 US States.
An empowering, hands-on look at activism and the democratic process—featuring the newest Questioneer, Sofia Valdez
Get inspired to make a change in this project book from the team behind the bestselling Questioneers series. Sofia Valdez will take readers through more than 40 different activities that are all about activism, politics, and the governmental process.
What makes the great white shark (one of) the greatest fish in the sea? FIN-d out in this hilarious fish-out-of-water story that's perfect for Shark Week and all year-round
An inspiring and empowering picture book about the small things kids do that have the potential to change the world!
From zapping, stinging, even singing, to playing dead or having a see-through head, discover the interesting things different fish do to survive in this delightful non-fiction picture book.
Fish have fins and gills and tails. All fish swim and most have scales. But not all fish act or look the same.
Magnificent, hand-painted illustrations by a rising star of Czech watercolor illustration--perfect for beginning painters Nature is teeming with incredible colors. But have you ever wondered how the colors green, yellow, pink or blue might taste or smell? What could they sound like? Or what would they feel like if you touched them?
Monarchs are a favorite and familiar North American butterfly, and their incredible annual migration has captured the popular imagination for generations. As populations of monarchs decline dramatically due to habitat loss and climate change, interest in and enthusiasm for protecting these beloved pollinators has skyrocketed.
This stunning new atlas is your first-class pass on a world tour of the homes of Earth's most incredible animals.
A unique collection of over 200 breeds of dogs, with fun facts and witty illustrations, accompanied by heroic stories from the exclusive Dogs' Post Daily newspaper Paw on the heart that you can't guess how many dog species there are in the world. In our well-arranged atlas, you can find them all, from the smallest Chihuahua to the hairiest Komondor.
Did you remember your scissors?
Discover the tremendous pleasure of learning how to do it yourself how to cook, sew, clean, and more, the way it used to be taught in Home Ec class.
Did you remember your goggles?
There used to be a time when pretty much every high school offered Shop class, where students learned to use a circular saw or rewire a busted lamp- all while discovering the satisfaction of being self-reliant and doing it yourself.
Twelve Native American kids present historical and contemporary laws, policies, struggles, and victories in Native life, each with a powerful refrain: We are still here!