An epic adventure in Ancient Egypt from the bestselling author of Darwin's Dragons!Twelve-year-old Cleopatra has led a charmed life as Princess of Egypt.But when her father is kidnapped and she is forced into exile, she must investigate who wants the throne enough to kill for it.Using a precious amulet and an enchanted board game, Cleo races through a world of gods and monsters to discover the truth ...An e...

In this twisty, propulsive mystery for kids from former public defender Emily Galvin Almanza, author of The Price of Mercy, a fearless fifth grader vows to help a classmate in danger of getting lost in the system.Andromeda Diaz knows a thing or two about fighting injustice--after all, she's the daughter of two public defenders. Andy just never anticipated putting her skills to the test in her fifth-grade class! But when she hears that popular classmate Ben...

Interweaves the stories of a revolutionary and a bombing victim to explore the roots and unintended consequences of political violence.The Vietnam War had ended, but radical political groups still operated clandestinely throughout the United States. Nowhere was the threat of civil unrest greater than in Boston. Racial tensions had been building since a federal judge ordered the desegregation of the Boston Public Schools, and civic leaders were co...

Tahereh Mafi meets Sarah J. Maas in this breathless dark fantasy featuring morally grey characters, a love triangle and the biggest twists you won't see coming!Many years ago, a barrier was created between the mortal world and the realm of the gods, a barrier to ensure balance.But although the gods could no longer walk among us, they could still choose to gift their powers to a chosen few.Some saw these gifts as a blessing. Mos...

Doreen Galvin's work in WWII was classified as "Top Secret" for at least 30 years after the cessation of hostilities. The atmosphere and events of the time, she wrote down many years later.She relates personal wartime experiences such as the "Battle of Britain" contrasting that with 8 consecutive nights of the bombing of Liverpool, then the chasing of the German Battle Fleet on aerial photographs, and the near annihilation of a complete bomber squadron. She continues by telling of ...

**A former public defender takes us behind the closed doors of America's criminal courts, revealing how the institutions that claim to protect us are doing the exact opposite—and offering a blueprint for finally fixing it.“A searing, compassionate, and utterly necessary book that pulls back the curtain with the clarity of a lawyer and the heart of someone who’s seen the criminal legal system’s devastating consequences up close.”—Michelle Alexander, author of The New Jim Crow

It's the first day of school! Join the Sesame Street gang for art time, recess, snacktime, and more!

A Tease of Murder is the prelude to the Tucker and Reggie series, with Tucker Elliott visiting Sin City, where what happens in Vegas does not stay in Vegas. With headlines following him wherever he goes, Tucker is sent stateside with Tolliver, the "chaperone," to spy for the company. But the tide turns quickly when not one but two women die the minute he meets them. Since he is the last to see them alive, he becomes the prime suspect until their luck changes and he and Tolliver are targete...

Join Elmo for a musical day on Sesame Street as he learns to play a new instrument with the help of his friends.

Get ready for school with your Sesame Street friends. Learn all the colors of the rainbow!

Elmo and Abby Cadabby enjoy a day away from Sesame Street during their first visit to Farmer Grover's farm.

The innovative approach of polyvagal theory marks a new milestone in our understanding.It’s not just about how to live with the burden of your past…It’s about how to use the body to finally release past trauma and stress to move towards a sense of lasting inner peace, safety, and deep social connection.Here's a glimpse of what you'll uncover in this transformative guide:How to identify when your nervous system is dysre...