Highlights Presents Count Them! by Nancy Carpenter

A Robert F. Sibert Honor Book!Discover the true story about the determined engineer who fixed London’s pollution problem in this funny, accessible nonfiction picture book featuring engaging art from the illustrator of Queen Victoria’s Bathing Machine.It’s the summer of 1858, and London’s River Thames STINKS. What is creating this revolting smell? The answer is gross: the river is full of poop.But the smell isn’t the worst p...

Meet Imogene Tripp, a plucky girl with a passion for history. As a baby, her first words were “Four score and seven years ago.” In preschool, she finger-painted a map of the Oregon Trail. So it’s not surprising that when the mayor wants to tear down the long-neglected Liddleville Historical Society to make room for a shoelace factory, Imogene is desperate to convince the town how important its history is. But even though she rides through the streets in her Paul Revere costume shouting, “T...

Based on the true story behind Gilbert Stuart's famous portraits of Washington, this funny historical read will leave rascals, ruffians, and troublemakers of all ages laughing.Charlotte, James, and baby John have promised to be on their very best behavior for when George Washington comes to have his portrait painted by their father, Gilbert Stuart. But, it seems like every time George Washington comes to visit, Charlotte has to write another apology letter, even wh...

This delightful picture book biography is " a stellar introduction to 'the father of children's literature,' and a glorious example of dynamic bookmaking" ( School Library Journal, starred review).In Balderdash!, acclaimed children's book author Michelle Markel shares a loving tribute to John Newbury, the first pioneer of children's books. In the eighteenth century, children were given nothing to read but lessons and rules. John N...

In this rhyming, hilarious romp about a little-known facet of American history, Thomas Jefferson tries to disprove a French theory that those in the New World are puny and wussy by going in search of mammoth bones.In the New World called America big changes were a’brewing.Independence was declared with bold hurrahs and ballyhooing!The French feel threatened by America’s new freedom and confidence, as embodied by Count Buffon who cla...

Big Bear outgrew his little boat, so he is building himself a big boat and can't wait till he's rowing, fishing, and relaxing in it. When his friends start suggesting improvements, Big Bear obligingly follows their advice. To his dismay, his big boat is turning out all wrong. It's because he hasn't followed his own dream, and he knows exactly how to fix it. With all the simplicity, warmth, and wisdom of Little Bear's Little Boat, this book honors an important step in growing up.

“A luminous tribute befitting a brilliant trailblazer.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Ursula Marvin was a rock star in the field of geology at a time when it was nearly impossible for women to pursue careers in science. Discover her story in this “informative, inspiring” (Horn Book)nonfiction picture book biography of an “icon of determination” (Publishers Weekly)by Orbis Pictus award recipient Sandra Neil Wallace....

A School Library Journal Best Book of the YearA delightful and distinctive picture book biography about Dr. Virginia Apgar, who invented the eponymous test for evaluating newborn health that’s used worldwide every day.The Apgar Score is known the world over: a test given to babies to determine their health moments after they are born. Less well-known is the story of the brilliant, pioneering woman who invented it.Born at th...

The story of an unhappy little girl, her invalid cousin, and the healing power of friendship and love. Reading level: 4.8.

G. K. Chesterton seemed to have something to say about almost anything. A cultural critic and writer of the highest degree, he utilized both wit and paradox as he sought to not only to challenge bad philosophy but promote the Good, the True, and the Beautiful.Although best known for classics such as Orthodoxy and The Everlasting Man, Chesterton was also a prolific poet, essayist, and storyteller. This volume is a celebration of Christmas, one of Chesterton's actions, as well as the...

A dark academia YA mystery about a teen girl investigating her brother’s death at an elite boarding school.After my brother Daniel and I began at The Pettengill School, two years ago, I hadn’t been able to stop our closeness from slipping away, until it was irretrievably gone. Now Daniel is dead of a massive, self-injected dose of heroin, and the only note he left behind was for his girlfriend, Saskia.My brother was in pain, and I noticed nothing. Nothing.* * *...