A wildfire is a massive, dangerous blaze of destruction. Its flames can scorch miles of land, burning anything in its path**. Learn how the most massive fires on Earth spark, why they grow so quickly, and how they are put out, with this inventive new series!**A wildfire can ignite quickly, and its enormous, destructive power can ignite homes, burn away forests, and destroy whole towns. But every wildfire starts with a spark.Before It Was a Wildfire starts a...

Fold, fit, tuck . . .Yuna and her family have just moved to the United States, and she doesn't speak English yet. At first, her attempts to catch the attention of the neighborhood kids get lost in translation, but when she shows that she can do something very special with paper, a whole new world unfolds.Marie Tang and Jieting Chen have brought Yuna's origami creations to life in this whimsical, magical picture book, where the language of play can bridge th...

A hurricane is a massive, dangerous storm. Its clouds carry trillions of gallons of water that can dump a year's worth of rain in a single day. Learn how the most massive, destructive storm on Earth forms with this inventive new series!Howling wind rips away roofs and topples trees.Rising water floods streets,and pounding waves slam sandy beaches.This isn't just any seaside squall. It's ...

An exquisitely illustrated and beautifully penned picture book about Asian American history, identity, and pride.Mei is a young Chinese American girl filled with curiosity about her family’s history in Washington, D.C. Delving into their tales of courage, hope, and resilience, Mei explores the strength and spirit that unites her Chinese heritage with her American identity.Then Mei finds herself at a rally against Asian hate and she realizes that it is her t...

A celebration of seven different winter holidays observed in the US and the traditions that unite them all.Diwali, Solstice, Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Bodhi Day, and Lunar New Year are visually depicted in turn, accompanying a stunning, read-aloud text that speaks of the traditions that link them all together. The warm yet accurate imagery is explained in simple secondary text on each spread, and further in the backmatter. Beloved author Jane Yolen and daughter...

Where does the wind come from, and where does it go? This traditional poem poses that exact question for children to read and interpret. Introduce early learners to rhythm and rhyme with this engaging traditional piece, which helps adults to balance structured learning time and free play. This title fosters play and movement with rhyming text and vibrant, full-color illustrations. The poem also helps early readers develop fundamental skills as they read or as they are read to. Perfect for ...

Where does the wind come from, and where does it go? This traditional poem poses that exact question for children to read and interpret. Introduce early learners to rhythm and rhyme with this engaging traditional piece, which helps adults to balance structured learning time and free play. This title fosters play and movement with rhyming text and vibrant, full-color illustrations. The poem also helps early readers develop fundamental skills as they read or as they are read to. Perfect for ...

Join the celebration at the Rainbow Parade and witness a heartwarming story of acceptance and friendship. In this joyful picture book, LGBTQ+ advocates Shane Jordan and Rick Hendrix take young readers on a colorful journey of self-expression and acceptance.Set at a stormy pride parade, the story follows a child who is free to express their gender identity, celebrating with their father. But when they come across a non-binary child who doesn't feel comfortable in th...

Pancake ice, floebergs, glaciers, icicles . . . cold temperatures create an astonishing variety of ice forms!From Maria Gianferrari, award-winning author of Play Like an Animal!,comes a beautiful collaboration between verse and science. Brief poems and ethereal illustrations introduce readers to the many different types of ice on land and at sea. Fascinating back matter provides additional information about water as a solid, liquid, and gas, as well as mor...

An exquisite audiobook about Asian American history, identity, and pride. We Are American, Too features sound design and special effects to enhance your listening enjoyment. Listen out for the cheers of the crowd and the sounds of my families past!Mei is a young Chinese American girl filled with curiosity about her family’s history in Washington, D.C. Delving into their tales of courage, hope, and resilience, Mei explores the strength and spirit that unite...