Australian Animal Encyclopedia
The Australian Animal Encyclopedia introduces readers to more than 125 of the animals from one of the most unique ecosystems in the world. In addition, the book offers an in-depth introduction covering Australia's habitats that are home to species found nowhere else in the world, including some of the world's most deadly. Features include a glossary, fun facts, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Encyclopedias is an imprint of Abdo Reference, a division of ABDO.
Minecraft Encyclopedia
The Minecraft Encyclopedia gives readers an in-depth introduction to Minecraft, the sandbox game that has remained popular around the world for more than a decade. Readers will learn more about the game's origins, the varied landscapes that players are able to explore, and the many ways that gamers can play Minecraft. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Encyclopedias is an imprint of Abdo Reference, a division of ABDO.
Pok矇mon Encyclopedia
The Pok矇mon Encyclopedia gives readers an in-depth introduction to Pok矇mon, the series of collecting and battling video games that has been a global phenomenon since the late 1990s. Readers will learn more about the franchise's origins, the basics of gameplay, and how the series has evolved over time. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Encyclopedias is an imprint of Abdo Reference, a division of ABDO.
Arctic Animal Encyclopedia
The Arctic Animals Encyclopedia introduces readers to more than 100 of the animals in the northernmost area of earth. Readers will learn how these Arctic animals survive despite the extreme conditions. In addition, the book offers an in-depth introduction covering the Arctic's geography, climate, and habitats. Features include a glossary, fun facts, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Encyclopedias is an imprint of Abdo Reference, a division of ABDO.
Mario Encyclopedia
The Mario Encyclopedia gives readers an in-depth introduction to the globally popular Mario series of video games. Readers will learn more about the franchise's origins, Mario's many friends and foes, and the long history of acclaimed games in the series. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Encyclopedias is an imprint of Abdo Reference, a division of ABDO.
Gross Stuff at Home
Perfect for curious minds, this book dives into the fascinating world of all things gross at home. The title is packed with surprising facts, fun illustrations, and icky images. Readers will be laughing and learning about the essential (yet gross) stuff that keeps the world moving! This series is at a Level 3 and is written specifically for transitional readers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
Tomatoes on Trial
NCTE Orbis Pictus Recommended TitleEureka! Nonfiction Gold Honor Award (California Reading Association) Is a tomato a fruit or a vegetable? The US Supreme Court takes on the case in this juicy history picture book for kids ages 7 to 10. In the late 1800s, American produce king John Nix just wanted to sell tomatoes. But when import taxes on popular vegetables impacted his profits, he knew he had to remedy the situation. Nix set out to prove that tomatoes, which have seeds and grow on vines, were clearly fruits. That was the claim Nix argued all the way to the US Supreme Court. With Nix on Team Fruit, and the US government on Team Vegetable, both sides slung definition after definition in an epic, legal food fight. This little-known agriculturally-based story from American history will fascinate young readers and encourage them to take a stand and defend their opinions.
Plumber
For every practical person, there is a perfect practical career. This book helps young people find out if working as a plumber could be that ideal fit. All the many different jobs available in the plumbing field are explored, from working in residential plumbing or on commercial and industrial sites through roles in the military and beyond. The book explains what each job is like and the qualifications and training needed to land the positions. It sets out earning potential and also discusses how to future-proof a practical career against technological advancements.Important factors to consider before embarking on a career as a plumber are explained, including pros and cons of the job and considerations such as insurance and taxes. The book also provides plenty of exciting information about why now is an ideal time to pursue a practical career and highlights how other people have built very successful careers as plumbers.Unhelpful myths surrounding gender are dispelled, explaining that both men and women can work as plumbers. The book also showcases some awesome women who have built successful careers in the field. Great tips and advice about applying for jobs or training are included, along with interview techniques, questions to ask training providers or employers, and next steps to take.The many benefits of having a practical career are explored, and the lucrative and satisfying paths people can pursue in this field are described in detail. The book also emphasizes how being practical is a real asset in today's job market and why building a career in the trades is a great choice for any young person exploring their future. It is an ideal career guidance tool for middle school and high school readers.
Rescuing Titanic
This exquisitely illustrated story of quiet bravery tells in rich detail how the little ship Carpathia saved 705 passengers of the Titanic from the icy waters of the North Atlantic. With the approaching 110-year anniversary of the ship's sinking, Rescuing Titanic shares a unique connection with the story of the ship; having been written and illustrated by debut Northern Irish artist, Flora Delargy, whose grandfather and great grandfather both worked in the Belfast Shipyards where the Titanic was built. In the middle of the night, the Carpathia received a distress call from the sinking Titanic. The intrepid little ship heroically changed course and headed straight into the frozen sea to help save as many people as it could. Follow the Carpathia as it risks everything to navigate remote, treacherous ice fields in the dark and come to the rescue of passengers on the world-famous ocean liner. Along the journey, you will learn all about Morse code, navigation tools, the different roles of the crew, how the ships found each other, and by-the-minute details of exactly what happened on this cold and fateful night. The illustrations set the scene and take the reader into the frozen eerie night in the North Atlantic. Beautiful full-bleed illustration and vignettes give great detail about how everyone on the ship made their own contribution and showed true bravery. Rescuing Titanic shows that a glimmer of hope can be found even in great tragedy and that heroes are not always big and mighty, but can also be small and unassuming. This is the debut book in the Hidden Histories series, which explores with beautiful illustrations and vivid details the untold parts of stories we thought we knew.
Carpenter
For every practical person, there is a perfect practical career, and that perfect job might be working as a carpenter. This book will help young people explore the many different jobs available in carpentry, from working on residential sites through commercial sites, working in the military, and beyond. It also explains what each job is like and the qualifications and training needed to land the positions. It sets out earning potential and discusses how to future-proof a practical career against technological advancements.Important factors to take on board before embarking on a carpentry career option are explained, including pros and cons of the job and considerations such as insurance and taxes. The book also provides plenty of exciting information about why now is an ideal time to pursue a practical career and highlights how other people have built very successful careers as carpenters.Unhelpful myths surrounding gender are dispelled, explaining that both men and women can be carpenters. The book also showcases some inspirational women who have built successful careers in the field. Great tips and advice about applying for jobs or training are included, along with interview techniques, questions to ask training providers or employers, and next steps to take.The many benefits of having a practical career are explored, and the lucrative and satisfying paths people can pursue in this field are described in detail. The book also emphasizes how being practical is a real asset in today's job market and why building a career in the trades is a great choice for any young person exploring their future. It is an ideal career guidance tool for middle school and high school readers.
The Atlas Obscura Explorer's Guide to Inventing the World
The team behind the bestselling Atlas Obscura presents a kids' illustrated STEM-oriented exploration of the world's most interesting technologies, inventions, and scientific discoveries. Following up on the New York Times bestselling Atlas Obscura Explorer's Guide for the World's Most Adventurous Kid, with more than 200,000 copies in print, here is a globe-spanning history of invention like no other. This illustrated and STEM-oriented exploration of the planet's 50 most interesting inventions and scientific discoveries sends middle-grade readers on an unforgettable trip around the planet and across time. Each spread focuses on a world-changing technology and how it led to or influenced the tech or discovery on the next page. Starting with the very first invention, fire, readers will spelunk the Wonderwerk Cave in South Africa for evidence of humankind's earliest control of flames, then learn how fire is necessary to create another essential tech: glass, including the modern-day glass bridge in Zhangjiajie, China, that offers a crystal-clear (and terrifying!) view of the chasm 1,300 feet below. As you gaze at comets through telescopes, create unbreakable codes, zap space garbage with lasers, and break supersonic records in the world's fastest car, gorgeously illustrated scenes will transport readers across continents and centuries into a world of wonder and discovery.
Loved by God
Ready to amp up your daily routine with something truly epic? Meet your new BFF--Loved By God: 100 Days with Women in the Word. This isn't just another book--it's your secret weapon for tackling life's ups and downs with confidence and grace. Feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the craziness life throws your way? Imagine having 100 days of straight-up power, wisdom, and inspiration from some of the bravest women ever. Yeah, we're talking about girls like Ruth, Esther, Mary, and Abigail who totally rocked their world and can help you rock yours.Let's be real, being a young woman today is like walking through a never-ending obstacle course. One minute, you're dealing with peer pressure, and the next, you're wondering why your body image feels like such a big deal. And what's up with all these mixed messages about who you should be? It gets tiring, right? We get it. You've tried a ton of different things--maybe it's scrolling social media for some #inspo, chatting with friends, or even reading a bunch of self-help articles online. But somehow, none of these really hit home. They don't have that lasting impact or give you the real-world applications you need for your unique journey. Enter Loved By God: 100 Days with Women in the Word. This daily devotional isn't just pages in a book--it's a treasure trove of life lessons, all wrapped up in epic stories of incredible women who've been where you are. It's like getting advice from your cool, wise older sister, every single day.Here's what you'll get: Confidence Boosts: Through relatable, heartfelt stories that remind you just how special and strong you are.Life Skills: Practical tips and Scripture verses that give you a roadmap for handling everything from friendships to tough decisions.Daily Inspiration: A burst of positivity and motivation to kickstart your day.Self-Reflection: Space to journal your thoughts, helping you connect deeply with yourself and God.Imagine waking up each morning, not with dread or worry, but with a smile and a sense of purpose. Picture yourself navigating school, friendships, and future dreams with a calm assurance that you've got this because God's right there with you, cheering you on. And remember, these aren't just any stories-- they're tales of women who listened to God's voice, stood up against the odds, and came out stronger on the other side. That could be you. Stay curious. Stay inspired. Stay loved.
Career Clusters and Me
It's never too early to start exploring the careers at work around you! This book uses the National Career Clusters(R) Framework and its main career clusters to encourage readers to look around and see the many different careers at work in their community, how those careers benefit others, and if those careers might be where their future lies.
Connect and Support Success
Using special skills and knowledge to help other careers succeed can be its own career! This book delves into the Connecting and Supporting Success career cluster from the National Career Clusters(R) Framework. Readers will gain knowledge about the central focus and specific career titles that make up the cluster. They will be invited to consider if this career cluster may be a good fit for their interests and strengths.
Westward Bound
Experience life during the United States' westward expansion through first-hand accounts as nations clash, land is fought over, and the future takes shape. The History Perspectives series uses primary and secondary sources, along with narrative retelling, to highlight the perspectives of three different people of a particular time and place. Readers are prompted to compare perspectives and motivations and to think critically about how we tell the stories of the past.
Dump Trucks on the Construction Site
Follow the rumble of engines at work! Explore the parts and uses of dump trucks at work on the construction site. Simple callouts ask students to think in new ways, supporting inquiry-based reading. Titles in the 21st Century Beginning Library introduce students to vocabulary and content they will use for a lifetime as they are prompted to Look, Think, and Connect. Let your young readers discover the joy of reading for information as they grow into lifelong, fluent readers.
Indian Railways
Indian Railways: From Steam to Speed chronicles the remarkable evolution of Indian Railways-from the first steam train in 1853 to modern high-speed marvels like the Vande Bharat Express. It captures key milestones, from colonial expansion to post-independence reforms, electrification, metro systems, and bullet train ambitions. The book highlights technological shifts, AI-driven innovations, and digital services, while honoring the 12 lakh dedicated railway employees who power this vast network. With a vision of 100% electrification and sustainable growth, this inspiring account celebrates the legacy, progress, and future of one of the world's largest and most dynamic railway systems.
Groundwork
Transform uncertainty into action with this career exploration guide written specifically for teens. Whether you are simply curious about different career pathways, currently choosing your subjects for Years 11 and 12, or preparing to enter the workforce soon, this book was written for you.We know it can be overwhelming to think about the working world out there, but the good news is, there are practical tools, useful resources and knowledgeable people to help you navigate your first move with confidence and optimism. You might not know what you want to do as a career just yet, but rest assured, you have skills and talents that are of value to the world. No exceptions. We're here to help you discover what those are, and start planning for a working life that will best suit you.By reading this book and undertaking some self-exploration as you go along, you are laying the groundwork for the first step in your career-planning journey.
Groundwork
Transform uncertainty into action with this career exploration guide written specifically for teens. Whether you are simply curious about different career pathways, currently choosing your subjects for Years 11 and 12, or preparing to enter the workforce soon, this book was written for you.We know it can be overwhelming to think about the working world out there, but the good news is, there are practical tools, useful resources and knowledgeable people to help you navigate your first move with confidence and optimism. You might not know what you want to do as a career just yet, but rest assured, you have skills and talents that are of value to the world. No exceptions. We're here to help you discover what those are, and start planning for a working life that will best suit you.By reading this book and undertaking some self-exploration as you go along, you are laying the groundwork for the first step in your career-planning journey.
An Illustrated History of Ghosts
From haunted ranches to epic maritime legends of the 19th century, devour stories of our world's oldest hauntings and unexplainable phenomena in hair-raising accounts of the afterlife. Get to the heart of the unexplainable in Adam's third addition to the "llustrated History" series filled with private seances and ectoplasm to spiritual mediums and spirit photography galore. Fans of conspiracy and strange phenomena will transport themselves across the centuries through diagrammatic illustrations paired with well-researched facts about exorcism, mediums, ghost photos, talking boards, and connections to after life. Whether you are a ghost fanatic or simply piqued by curiosity, you'll get a robust deep dive into the experiences of paranormal occurrences, alternative explanations for these occurrences, and our culture's fascination with them. Prepare to embark on a strange journey that allows skeptical inquiry, or perhaps the possibility of believing in the afterlife!
Great Big Trucks (with Great Big Flaps)
Lift the huge flaps in this book to see a giant dump truck empty its load, discover what goes on inside an enormous concrete mixer truck, watch a great big crane extend to full height, and more. There's lots to find out about all kinds of trucks in this friendly, sturdy flap book.
Bright Before Us Like a Flame
A flagship anthology that ignites youth voice and inspires classroom writing. Great for educators, librarians, and champions of diverse story-telling, this captivating book says: The future is yours to write!For 10 years Shout Mouse Press has published books by young people, and in that decade we've fallen in love with their stories, their honesty, and their courage. Are you a writer like them? If not, we know you could be.This anthology features standout youth-authored pieces from across our 60+ books-memoir, poetry, fiction, comics, and picture books-that speak with heart and clarity about topics that shape our lives at every stage: family, friendship, identity, justice, belonging, and more.But this isn't just a greatest-hits collection. Alongside these pieces, you'll find simple writing prompts, fun behind-the-scenes details insights, and insightful conversations with some of our favorite authors that show how rewarding and powerful it is to tell your truth. Whether you've got a story ready or just a feeling in your gut-we hope this book gives you the spark to begin.Featuring contributions from award-winning authors in conversation with young voices. Safia Elhillo, Robin Ha, Candice Iloh, Tony Keith, Jr., Nicole Lynn Lewis, Jos矇 Olivarez, Clint SmithWhat's Inside: A diverse collection of youth-authored memoirs, poetry, fiction, comics, and children's literature, featuring underrepresented voices.Creative writing prompts and behind-the-scenes insights to inspire students and emerging writers to tell their own stories.Intergenerational conversations with award-winning guest authors, exploring the role of storytelling in social change. Discussion questions for middle and high school classrooms, book clubs, and creative writing workshops.Perfect for: Aspiring young writers looking for inspiration, mentorship, and creative guidance.Educators and librarians seeking an engaging, diverse, and inclusive classroom writing resource for middle and high school students.Readers who believe in the power of storytelling to spark dialogue and transform communities.
Inspiring Stories for Teen Boys
THE Complete Guide Every Teen Boy Needs for 2025 - 160 Pages of Real Stories, Real SolutionsTeen boys today face unprecedented challenges from social media pressure, gaming addiction, identity confusion, and future planning. This comprehensive 160-page guide provides in-depth stories and practical solutions teens actually need.COMPREHENSIVE CONTENT FOR MODERN TEEN CHALLENGESThis definitive guide features 12 complete stories crafted for teen boys navigating 2025. Each 12-15 page chapter tackles actual teen realities with depth and authenticity, addressing social media anxiety, gaming balance, cyberbullying prevention, identity formation, peer pressure resistance, academic stress recovery, dating confidence, and future planning.FEATURED STORIES INCLUDE: The teen who quit social media and found real lifeThe boy who faced his cyberbully and took back his powerThe teen who stopped comparing himself to othersThe boy who survived voice cracks with confidenceThe teen who said no to peer pressureThe boy who asked her out and learned about respectPlus six additional stories covering gaming addiction recovery, academic failure resilience, style development, emotional intelligence, and authentic friendship building.UNIQUE APPROACH AND AUTHENTIC VOICEUnlike typical teen advice books, these stories feature Tyler, an 18-year-old guide providing authentic perspective rather than adult lecturing. Each chapter includes character development teens can relate to, real-world solutions that work, and exploration of complex modern issues.The book respects teen intelligence while addressing 2025 challenges including online persona management, academic pressure, gaming culture, and identity development in a hyper-connected world.EDUCATIONAL FEATURESEach chapter includes "Hero's Journey" reflection questions designed to help teens process experiences, discover strengths, and build resilience. These tools support personal growth, critical thinking, emotional intelligence development, problem-solving skills, and values clarification.TARGET AUDIENCE AND APPLICATIONSPerfect for teen boys ages 11-18, appropriate for middle schoolers discovering identity and high schoolers planning futures. Serves multiple contexts: personal reading, parent-teen discussions, school counselor resource, library collection, classroom material, and gifts.PROFESSIONAL QUALITYThis 160-page guide represents substantial, research-informed content addressing genuine 2025 teen challenges. The comprehensive approach includes complete story development, practical strategies, and reflection tools supporting real personal growth.The book treats teens as intelligent individuals while providing depth and guidance needed to navigate modern adolescence successfully. Content emphasizes building authentic confidence, developing healthy relationships, and making thoughtful life decisions.Growing up in 2025 requires comprehensive understanding of digital culture, academic pressure, social complexity, and future planning. This book delivers that understanding through relatable stories, authentic voice, and practical wisdom teens can apply to their lives.For libraries, schools, parents, and teens seeking substantial guidance for modern adolescent challenges, this resource provides depth, authenticity, and practical value that makes a genuine difference.
Vehicles: My First Rattle Book
Spark curiosity on every car-seat ride with an engaging first word book that rattles, shakes, and rolls! Vehicles: My First Rattle Book blends a chunky board-book format with a built-in, easy-grip rattle handle, turning tummy-time and on-the-go moments into joyful, learning-rich play. Bright pastel artwork showcases friendly animals driving everyday vehicles--cars, trucks, boats, planes, and more--so babies and toddlers begin naming what they see on the road while strengthening sensory and motor skills. Reading time becomes playtime: the built-in rattle stimulates auditory development, strengthens grasping muscles, and keeps fidgety hands busy in the stroller, car seat, or high-chair. Durable, chew-proof pages make this the ideal busy-book for travel or tummy-time toss-abouts. Key Features & Benefits - See & Say: Friendly animal drivers and clearly labeled vehicles help link picture recognition with first transportation words. - Shake & Hear: Soft, satisfying rattle adds rhythmic sound, encouraging cause-and-effect experimentation and sensory exploration. - Hold & Turn: Chunky, easy-turn pages build fine-motor skills and hand-eye coordination while boosting independence and confidence. Vehicles: My First Rattle Book is the perfect introduction to modes of transportation for little ones.
What Do We Know about Zombies?
The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Are zombies real, myth, or legend? Find out all we know about the history of zombies. Zombies--the undead--have long been a subject of fascination. But can the dead really be brought back to life? When explorer William Seabrook first recorded details of his travels in Haiti in 1929, he explained witnessing undead people working in the sugarcane fields there. He also wrote about Haitian stories that explained zombies as undead people who had been forced into labor. Since then, zombie lore has expanded and changed based on location and culture, and zombies have become a hot topic in Hollywood and popular media. They gained widespread Western interest when the movie Night of the Living Dead premiered in 1968. In this book, readers will learn about the folklore of zombies and all manner of the living dead, including how zombies continue to strike fear into the hearts of countless people.
National Youth Court Guidelines
The BiblioGov Project is an effort to expand awareness of the public documents and records of the U.S. Government via print publications. In broadening the public understanding of government and its work, an enlightened democracy can grow and prosper. Ranging from historic Congressional Bills to the most recent Budget of the United States Government, the BiblioGov Project spans a wealth of government information. These works are now made available through an environmentally friendly, print-on-demand basis, using only what is necessary to meet the required demands of an interested public. We invite you to learn of the records of the U.S. Government, heightening the knowledge and debate that can lead from such publications.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
What Do We Know About Zombies?
The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Are zombies real, myth, or legend? Find out all we know about the history of zombies. Zombies--the undead--have long been a subject of fascination. But can the dead really be brought back to life? When explorer William Seabrook first recorded details of his travels in Haiti in 1929, he explained witnessing undead people working in the sugarcane fields there. He also wrote about Haitian stories that explained zombies as undead people who had been forced into labor. Since then, zombie lore has expanded and changed based on location and culture, and zombies have become a hot topic in Hollywood and popular media. They gained widespread Western interest when the movie Night of the Living Dead premiered in 1968. In this book, readers will learn about the folklore of zombies and all manner of the living dead, including how zombies continue to strike fear into the hearts of countless people.
National Youth Court Guidelines
The BiblioGov Project is an effort to expand awareness of the public documents and records of the U.S. Government via print publications. In broadening the public understanding of government and its work, an enlightened democracy can grow and prosper. Ranging from historic Congressional Bills to the most recent Budget of the United States Government, the BiblioGov Project spans a wealth of government information. These works are now made available through an environmentally friendly, print-on-demand basis, using only what is necessary to meet the required demands of an interested public. We invite you to learn of the records of the U.S. Government, heightening the knowledge and debate that can lead from such publications.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids, Volume 11
Following in the footsteps of The Old Farmer's Almanac--that timely yellow book focused on delivering wit and wisdom with a side of fun--The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids is filled with amazing animals, puzzles to ponder, cool comics, grand adventures, and awesome activities.All-new Volume 11 in this best-selling biannual series is packed with hours of entertainment! Get ready for . . .Extraordinary kids using their "powers" for goodPlanting a pumpkin or pizza patchCool and colorful birds from around the worldTwister tales from the ultimate storm chaserSupernovas, constellations, and a close look at Mars Furry and funny friends on the farmDelicious--but accidental--food inventionsImproving your memory and halting the hiccupsHula hoops, backyard games, and outstanding sports recordsPlus: monthly Moons, historic happenings, and recipes to explore!Readers of all ages rave about The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids. Here's what people are saying: "My daughter absolutely loves this! She hasn't put it down since we purchased it.""I would recommend it to anyone. Full of fun things for the kids to do, to explore, and to learn about!""This publication is a great addition to any child's bookcase."
Fault Lines in the Constitution (Third Edition)
Many of the political issues we struggle with today have their roots in the US Constitution. This book explores 21 of the fault lines that were created in 1787 and are still causing problems today. "Should be read by every single adult who lives in America." --Laurie Halse Anderson Many of us take certain features in our political system for granted, even when we complain about them. But these fault lines didn't spontaneously arise--they have their roots in the Constitution itself, the result of disagreements and compromises made by the Framers in 1787--and we're still feeling the ramifications today. Fault Lines in the Constitution takes readers back to the creation of this historic document and discusses the original intent and worldview of the Framers, when and how problems arose after the fact, and possible solutions for those problems, inspired by both constitutions of individual US states and other countries. Each chapter begins with a true story that connects directly back to a section of the document that forms the basis of our society and government. Written by an award-winning middle grade author and a constitutional law scholar, this new edition includes updated content throughout; two new chapters on Impeachment and Secession; significant expansion of the chapters on Emergency Powers and Term Limits; and revisions throughout that reflect political and social changes leading up to and following the 2024 national election.
Fault Lines in the Constitution (Third Edition)
Many of the political issues we struggle with today have their roots in the US Constitution. This book explores 21 of the fault lines that were created in 1787 and are still causing problems today. "Should be read by every single adult who lives in America." --Laurie Halse Anderson Many of us take certain features in our political system for granted, even when we complain about them. But these fault lines didn't spontaneously arise--they have their roots in the Constitution itself, the result of disagreements and compromises made by the Framers in 1787--and we're still feeling the ramifications today. Fault Lines in the Constitution takes readers back to the creation of this historic document and discusses the original intent and worldview of the Framers, when and how problems arose after the fact, and possible solutions for those problems, inspired by both constitutions of individual US states and other countries. Each chapter begins with a true story that connects directly back to a section of the document that forms the basis of our society and government. Written by an award-winning middle grade author and a constitutional law scholar, this new edition includes updated content throughout; two new chapters on Impeachment and Secession; significant expansion of the chapters on Emergency Powers and Term Limits; and revisions throughout that reflect political and social changes leading up to and following the 2024 national election.
Truth BE Told
‼️ For the teen who feels deeply, thinks differently, and is ready to turn the volume up on their truth.You're not "too much." You're just finally ready to be real.This 30-day journal is your bold space to feel what you feel, explore your energy, and finally ask the big stuff: Who even am I? And what if that answer is wilder, truer, and more powerful than anyone ever told you?Through daily energetic check-ins and powerful reflection prompts, this isn't about being perfect. It's about being real. It's not homework. It's a mirror-and a map-to your energy, your emotions, your happiness, and your power.Because the happiest version of you? Is the one that's fully YOU.One night they scribbled out the truth they'd never said out loud. It didn't fix everything-but it felt like a breath of fresh air. A step back into their happy place.✨ Part of the Energetic Profile Collection at freakyhealerdotcom-with journals for every age, so families and communities can align and grow together.
Confident Me! Empowering Journal for Girls
Confident Me! Empowering Journal for Girls A fun and inspiring daily journal for girls ages 8 - 12, designed to boost confidence, practice gratitude, and encourage mindfulness every day!This journal is packed with creative prompts, positive affirmations, and playful activities that help girls believe in themselves, celebrate their unique strengths, and express their thoughts and dreams. Inside, you'll find plenty of space to write, draw, reflect, and dream big - plus uplifting challenges, vision board pages, and colorful exercises for self-care.Perfect for building self-esteem, emotional resilience, and a positive mindset - at home, at school, or anytime! An ideal gift for girls who want to shine bright and become the best version of themselves.
The Youth on a Mission Action Guide
Youth on a Mission (YOM) is a transformational leadership and character development program designed specifically for youth ages 18-24+ who are growing up in underserved, high-pressure, or at-risk environments. YOM equips young people with the emotional intelligence, leadership tools, and moral grounding they need to rise above their circumstances and lead lives of purpose, respect, and integrity.While many youth programs focus on behavior modification or academic performance, YOM goes deeper. We address the heart-helping teens understand their identity, navigate emotions, build resilience, and take personal responsibility for their future. Our approach is direct, respectful, and real. We don't lecture-we coach, mentor, and walk alongside young people as they uncover their potential and embrace a mission bigger than themselves.Through a structured yet relational curriculum, students engage in small-group discussions, reflective exercises, storytelling, and practical leadership challenges. YOM helps them answer questions like: Who am I becoming? What do I stand for? How can I lead, even when life feels unfair?The goal isn't just to keep teens out of trouble-it's to launch them into greatness. We want every student to walk away believing: "I have value. I have a voice. I have a mission."YOM is ideal for schools, community programs, churches, and juvenile justice settings looking for a culturally grounded, emotionally intelligent, and purpose-driven youth leadership curriculum. Whether they come from broken homes, tough streets, or simply need a guiding hand, YOM gives youth the mindset, tools, and vision to lead themselves-and others-into a better future.Because we don't just want to change lives. We want to raise leaders.
Airports
Airports reveals the busy and complex world of an international airport to discover exactly how it works.Airports are complex and fast-moving environments filled with people traveling across the globe and workers keeping it all going---and there are so many questions about how they work: How do the bags get to the planes? Why can't people ride the luggage carousels? Do suitcases get mixed up? Do body scanners show people naked? Can snakes ride on a plane? Why can't we open the windows on the plane? And where do planes go at night? These are just a few of the questions answered in this entertaining, informative, and thoroughly satisfying book.With fun and hyper--detailed illustrations by Maxim Usik, this volume presents airports as they've never been seen before: gateways to adventure as fascinating to explore and visually intriguing as the locations the planes jet off to! For anyone interested in flight, this book takes young readers behind the scenes to see the systems and precautions which make flying one of the safest ways to travel.
Indian Railways
Indian Railways: From Steam to Speed chronicles the remarkable evolution of Indian Railways-from the first steam train in 1853 to modern high-speed marvels like the Vande Bharat Express. It captures key milestones, from colonial expansion to post-independence reforms, electrification, metro systems, and bullet train ambitions. The book highlights technological shifts, AI-driven innovations, and digital services, while honoring the 12 lakh dedicated railway employees who power this vast network. With a vision of 100% electrification and sustainable growth, this inspiring account celebrates the legacy, progress, and future of one of the world's largest and most dynamic railway systems.
Making Choices (a fun book for kids)
Making Choices is a wonderful children's book with colorful cartoon characters that helps children decide what they would do. Would you rather swim or eat cake? Would you rather ride a roller coaster or sail in a boat? Would you rather be tickled by a caterpillar or a ladybug? Would you rather play on a computer or play on a television? Would you rather be chased by an angry mother or a sword-wielding pirate? Lots of fun and funny questions to start a child thinking and deciding.
Encyclopedia of Birds
Encyclopedia of Birds is your ultimate guide to the extraordinary world of birds, packed with information about 300+ species from every corner of the globe. From the tiniest hummingbird to the mighty wandering albatross, this comprehensive encyclopedia celebrates the dazzling diversity of bird life. Written by zoologist and natural history expert, Jules Howard, and brought to life with spectacular artwork by Namasri Niumim, this book will awaken curiosity and appreciation for these feathered wonders. Inside, you'll discover: Detailed information about hundreds of species from parrots and toucans to owls, cranes and flamingos. Fascinating anatomy and adaptations. Learn how feathers, hollow bones, and specialised beaks help birds thrive in nearly every habitat. Behavioural marvels such as courtship dances, mimicry, tool use, echolocation, and epic migrations. The ecological roles of birds including as pollinators, seed dispersers, and pest controllers which helps keep ecosystems in balance. Conservation stories. You'll meet endangered species like the kākāpō and California condor and discover how we can help protect them. Perfect for family exploration, Encyclopedia of Birds invites readers to decode the skies and hedgerows together, whether after a countryside walk or while spotting feathered visitors in the garden. Also designed for effortless navigation, it's both an elegant addition to any home library and a trusted, authoritative resource for classrooms.
Release Yourself
Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey that will empower you to rise above heartbreak and adversity, and uncover the incredible potential that lies within you?"Release Yourself Unleashing Your Warrior Woman is not just a book; it's a movement towards self-discovery, resilience, and empowerment. Whether you're navigating a breakup, facing a career setback, or simply seeking to unearth your true potential, this guide is a roadmap to personal growth and transformation. Join us in embracing adversity, nurturing self-worth, and embarking on a journey towards a stronger, more empowered you.As you turn the pages of "Release Yourself," you'll find yourself nodding in recognition, finding solace in shared experiences, and uncovering the inner strength that has always been within you. This book is an invitation to release yourself from the chains of self-doubt and step into the fullness of your potential.
Discover Your Power
There is an epidemic in this country of kids and young adults not feeling good about themselves. They feel insecure, anxious, down, and have lots of negative feelings about themselves. Is this you?This is not a child's or your natural state. When a child is born, he or she is filled with light and joy; that is his natural state. Look at almost any toddler and that's what you'll see beaming at you. What happens to that joy? Children lose that joy because of their experiences in life, all the negative stuff that they encounter. Those negative feelings all come from the outside. The child is innocent; he or she is not at fault. But this negative view of themselves is all most children have ever known. They have absorbed as fact the labels that have been applied to them by family, peers, and the broader culture. Even if they've been told they're special, they are filled with insecurity and so are fearful and suffer.The purpose of this book/course is to help you, the reader, see yourself not as a collection of the negative (or positive) traits that you've been labeled with by others and yes, even yourself, but to return home to your natural state, which is your heart, and so be free of your wounds. And so discover your power.
Trains
All aboard for this bold and graphic visual history of trains and railroads by award-winning author-illustrator Lynn Curlee--now with a new look! A symbol of adventure and possibility, trains have been getting people and things to where they need to go for almost two centuries! First, steam engines hissed billowing clouds into the air, then gleaming diesel locomotives pulled boxcars, freight cars, and sleek passenger cars north, south, east, and west. The story of how trains began barreling across the landscape is one of new machines, new inventions, new jobs, and new hopes. Railroad travel started with steam-powered wagons on a tramway and developed into a technology that would change the day-to-day life of Americans in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries--and forever connect one coast to another.
Pink Velvet Octopus
Dear reader, This is a poignant, true story of a Russian Jewish girl growing up in the 1990s USSR who, on her 11th birthday, receives a very unexpected gift.This humorous and heartfelt first-person account follows her as she zooms head first into the wild ride of becoming a young woman - faster than she ever imagined. No matter how much she thought she was ready, her body had other plans.Between surprising new sensations and the challenge of finding period products in Soviet Russia, she leans on the quiet, steady support of her mother and grandmother to help her throughit all. Her genuine voice shines through vibrant, hand-painted watercolor illustrations on every page.Perfect for any girl starting to notice her body changing - and a comforting read for anyone who's just gotten their first period and wants to know they're not alone.What this book showcases: ★ A first-person, illustrated story with a fresh, honest voice★ Great for girls ages 8-12, tweens, and preteens★ Beautifully painted illustrations in loose, expressive watercolor★ Cultural perspective with universal themes of growing upIf you're looking for a puberty book that's real, relatable, and beautifully made-this is it.
National Geographic Kids World Atlas, 7th Edition
Discover and explore lands close to home or oceans away in the fully updated seventh edition of this acclaimed atlas, created especially for kids by the world-renowned National Geographic cartographers. Learn all about the people, places, trends, and new developments in our world with the completely updated maps, stats, graphics, and fun facts in the National Geographic Kids World Atlas, 7th edition--an unparalleled resource for every home, classroom, and library. This new edition includes: New maps and facts about internet access around the globe A new feature on Earth's fifth ocean, the Southern Ocean Colorful photographs showcasing the beauty and diversity of our planet Count on National Geographic to give curious kids, map-lovers, and students the very best atlas of the world!
Howl of the Dire Wolfs
In the heart of an ancient forest, a haunting howl breaks the silence-one that signals the rise of an age-old prophecy, awakening primal forces that threaten the balance between nature and darkness. Howl of the Dire Wolfs is an epic tale of loyalty, survival, and mystic destiny, where the fate of the wild rests in the paws of a powerful pack.Larger, fiercer, and bound by a magic older than time, the Dire Wolves must navigate a world on the brink of collapse. As ancient prophecies unfold and new threats emerge from the shadows, an awakened Alpha leads the charge against betrayal, curses, and a looming war that could shatter their bond forever.With rich world-building, gripping tension, and lyrical prose, this captivating fantasy adventure immerses readers in a world where the howl of the pack is both a battle cry and a song of unity. Prepare to run with the wolves-through twisted forests, sacred rites, and moonlit rituals-in a fight to reclaim the soul of the wild.
GrowForth Kids Co. Let's Start a Business!
Have a big idea? Let's Start a Business! helps you turn it into a real business - step by step.Whether you're dreaming up a lemonade stand, designing custom stickers, or launching the next big thing, let GrowForth Kids Co. show you how to go from idea to action.In this fun and practical guide, you'll learn: How to spot business ideas in your everyday lifeHow to test them and pick the best oneWhat to sell, who it's for, and how to price itSmart ways to get started - without a ton of moneyHow to grow your business and wow your customersAnd a whole lot more!Perfect for curious kids aged 8-12, this book is packed with real-world examples, fun activities, and creative inspiration. It's the perfect first step into the exciting world of entrepreneurship.Start small. Dream big. Grow Forth.
GrowForth Kids Co. Let's Start a Business!
Boost your brainpower, make smarter choices, and get ready to think like an entrepreneur!This fun, hands-on guide gives you the smart-thinking tools you need to make better decisions - in business and in life.Packed with fun examples, kid-friendly challenges, and real-world lessons, this book helps you: Understand opportunity costs, tradeoffs, and smart prioritizingPlan for risk (and surprises!) using Murphy's LawMake decisions that match your goals and valuesBuild confidence as you practice solving real-life problemsAnd a whole lot more!Whether you're dreaming up your first big project, saving your allowance, or just figuring out what to do next weekend, Smart Choices is your go-to guide for thinking smarter and growing forward.
My First Things That Go
This playful 4-book board book set introduces kids to the world of all types of things that go, from boats and planes to bikes and trains! Gift your locomotion-obsessed toddler the box set of their dreams, complete with a handle for carrying these books on the go. Collect four books from the Things That Go series by author Addie Boswell and illustrator Alexander Mostov. This sturdy box set features four playful, rhyming board books perfect for reading aloud to kids ages 1 through 3. Go, Boats, Go! Discover sailboats, houseboats, and heave-and-haul boats!Go, Bikes, Go! Discover trikes, tall bikes, and built-for-two bikes!Go, Trains, Go!: Discover streetcars, bullet trains, and even circus traincars!Go, Planes, Go! Discover airplanes, seaplanes, planes that draw across the sky, and many more!Whatever form they take, they're always on the go. Kids will delight in finding all the hidden animals and the vibrant illustrations showing diverse families enjoying every type of vehicle, from the slow but steady to the lightning fast.
