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How many shades of blue are there? In this simple, sumptuously illustrated companion to her Caldecott Honor Book "Green, " award-winning artist Seeger turns her attention to the ways in which color evokes emotion, and in doing so tells the story of one special and enduring friendship. Full color.

Marooned on Plumb Island with the crew of the "Jacklight, " Walker, Shiv, and Genoa plan their escape. Using his seafaring message jug, Walker learns that a gold-trimmed ship has arrived in Winooski Bay. One of its passengers is a clairvoyant who knows the secrets of Atlantis--and she looks exactly like Genoa. 10.

Using his in-depth knowledge of American history, award winning author Steve Sheinkin and illustrator Neil Swaab create exciting adventures through time with historical figures going AWOL and true fun facts about each person.WARNING: DO NOT BELIEVE THE STORY YOU'RE ABOUT TO READ.Well, you can believe some of it. There is some real history. But also hijinks. Time travel. And famous figures setting off on adventures that definitely never happene...

Award-winning author/illustrator Tusa delivers a riotous picture book about a girl who loves playing dress-up to fool her mother. But just wait until her motherEthen GrandmaEgets in on the act. Full color.r.

Filled with illustrations of some of the most adorable babies in the kingdom, this "aww"-inspiring board book looks at the traits that all baby mammals share and proves that, even though they're born in the wild, they're not so very different from humans after all. Full color.

Full of personality, this series introduces readers to fascinating men and women from history, exploration, the sciences, the arts, the ancient world, and more with simple storytelling and cheerful, full-color illustrations.

Frida Kahlo remains one of the most celebrated painters of her time for her exploration of themes of feminism, gender, class, and race in her artwork and frequent self-portraits. From her childhood struggle with polio, to the traffic accident that left her with chronic pain, to her artistic exploration of herself and her identity, follow this extraordinary woman's life and accomplishments.Pocket Bios are full of personality, introducing reader...

A colorfully illustrated, pocket-size picture book biography of the famous professional boxer and activist Muhammad Ali.Muhammad Ali remains one of the most inspiring and celebrated sports figures today. A gold-medal Olympian and multi-title winning boxer, Ali was an important civil rights activist. From his childhood growing up in Louisville, Kentucky, to his amateur boxing training beginning at the age of 12, to his achievements within the p...

The first book in a hilarious new series stuffed with Norse mythology, black-and-white illustrations by the dozen, and a superhero chicken ready to ruffle some feathers.

In this second installment of the Epic Fails series, readers will learn about the many failures that made up the Space Race, paving the way for humanity's eventual success at reaching the stars. Illustrations.

In this second installment of the Epic Fails series, explore the many failures that made up the Race to Space, paving the way for humanity's eventual success at reaching the stars.Today, everyone is familiar with Neil Armstrong's famous words as he first set foot on the moon: "one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." He made it look easy, but America's journey to the moon was anything but simple. In 1957, when the Soviet Union laun...

From the creator of "Star Stuff"comes a picture book biography of Rachel Carson, tracing her journey as scientist and writer, courageously speaking truth to an often hostile world through her book, and ultimately paving the way for the modern environmental movement. Full color.

In this illustrated whimsical tale, baby Tessa knows just what she wants: to play with all her sister's toys. But how will she get to them? Flying, of course! Full color.

A colorfully illustrated, pocket-size picture book biography of renowned fashion designer Coco Chanel.Gabrielle Bonheur "Coco" Chanel, French fashion designer and businesswoman, is famous for founding the famous Chanel brand and for popularizing a new, more sporty and relaxed aesthetic for women's clothing. Follow Chanel's life and accomplishments from her childhood in Saumur to her eventual creation of the successful couture empire she's know...

A colorfully illustrated, pocket-size picture book biography of the first man to walk on the moon, astronaut Neil Armstrong.Neil Armstrong is an American astronaut most famous for being the first person to walk on the moon: "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Before enrolling in the NASA Astronaut Corps in 1962, Armstrong was an officer in the U.S. Navy and served in the Korean War. Follow this extraordinary man's life and ac...

A colorfully illustrated, pocket-size picture book biography of civil rights activist Rosa Parks.Rosa Parks, often referred to as both "the first lady of civil rights" and the mother of the freedom movement, was an American civil rights activist who started a movement when she refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus to a white passenger. Following her arrest for this act, she became an international icon of civil disobedience and resis...

A colorfully illustrated, pocket-size picture book biography of influential physicist and chemist Marie Curie.Marie Curie, the first woman ever to win a Nobel Prize and only person to win it in two different scientific fields, was a physicist and chemist. As she conducted pioneering research, Marie Curie coined the term "radioactivity, " developed some of the first techniques for isolating radioactive isotopes. She also discovered two elements...

A colorfully illustrated, pocket-size picture book biography of activist, philanthropist, and South African President Nelson Mandela.Nelson Mandela was a South African revolutionary, activist, politician, and philanthropist who opposed apartheid and served as the president of South Africa as the country's first black head of state and the first representative elected democratically. He devoted much of his time in office to dismantling aparthei...

Filled with personality, these biographies introduce readers to fascinating figures from history with simple storytelling and cheerful illustrations. Pocket Bios profile men and women from history, exploration, the sciences, the arts, the ancient world, and more. Full color.

A boy, a girl, an impoverished oil town, and a star-crossed romance saved by the fight for survival feature in this gorgeous debut young adult novel by the author of "Eleanor" about dreams and finding the courage to reach them. Illustrations.