An illuminating novel about the importance of reclaiming the past, based on the author's family history Summer and her family always spend relaxed summers in Alberta, Canada, on the reservation where her mom's family lives. But this year is turning out to be an eye-opening one. First, Summer has begun to have vivid dreams in which she's running away from one of the many real-life residential schools that tore Native children from their families and tried to erase their Native identities. Not long after that, she learns that unmarked children's graves have been discovered at the school her grandpa attended as a child. Now more folks are speaking up about their harrowing experiences at these places, including her grandfather. Summer cherishes her heritage and is heartbroken about all her grandfather was forced to give up and miss out on. When the town holds a rally, she's proud to take part to acknowledge the painful past and speak of her hopes for the future, and anxious to find someone
Hooky (Book 1-3)(graphic novel)Two twins, one prophecy, and a whole lot of hijinks. From WEBTOON, the #1 digital comic platform, comes a fantastical story about twin siblings Dani and Dorian who have missed the bus to magic school and scramble to find a mentor to teach them before their parents find out. Perfect for fans of THE OKAY WITCH and the 5 Worlds series. When Dani and Dorian missed the bus to magic school, they never thought they'd wind up declared traitors to their own kind! Now, thanks to a series of mishaps, they are being chased by powerful magic families seeking the prophesied King of Witches and royals searching for missing princes. But they aren't alone. With a local troublemaker, a princess, and a teacher who can see the future on their side, they might just be able to clear their names…but can they heal their torn kingdom? Based on the beloved webcomic from WEBTOON, Hooky is in stunning print format for the first time with exclusive new content sure to
Meet lots of different families in this fun lift-the-flap book. Find Out About: Families helps curious preschoolers understand how other chlldren live, which is key for developing empathy. Featuring f
Animals have families, too. They have a mom and a dad. Each family member has a role. Find out about animal families. Paired to the fiction title A Trip to Grandma’s House.
Families come in different sizes, but everybody needs people to care about them! How Are We Alike and Different? Find out in My Family, Your Family, our Families.
What are baby animals called? What is in an egg? Find out about animal families in this BBC Earth reader. The Ladybird Do You Know? graded readers series comprises a range of non-fiction STEM titles
A gentle and light-hearted tale about friends, family, and ferris wheels, Richard and Lewis Edwards-Middleton’s debut children’s book shows a world where there are all kinds of families, and they are all equal.Liam has just one thing on his mind: making it to the ferris wheel to use his ticket. There’s just enough time to check out the rest of the carnival, where his friends are playing games, eating popcorn, and going on rides with their parents and guardians. But when Liam’s ferris wheel ticket gets lost, it’s a race against time for him and his friends to find it. This fun and funny picture book represents all sorts of families and all sorts of children. With vibrant illustrations to accompany the narrative, this children’s book is perfect for adults to share with their little ones to help them understand that we are all different yet also all the same.
The indispensable case for parenting tough, curious, and competent kids who feel at home in the outdoors, from the New York Times bestselling author and host of the TV series and podcast MeatEaterThe average American spends ninety percent of their time indoors, and children are no exception. Today, kids can spend up to seven hours per day looking at screens, a phenomenon that has real consequences for their physical and mental health. A lifetime spent indoors can diminish our children's ability to understand and engage with anything beyond the built environment. It can also have impacts on a global scale. We can talk about environmental stewardship, but until more people make meaningful contact with nature, the welfare of our planet is in jeopardy. Thankfully, with the right mindset, families can find beauty, meaning, and connection in a life lived outdoors. Now, outdoorsman Steven Rinella shares the parenting wisdom he has garnered as a father whose family has
Find out all about Lunar New Year and how it is celebrated in different communities across the world!This stunning picture book is the perfect introduction for little ones to Lunar New Year celebrations. The most colourful time of the year is celebrated in communities around the world and you can now discover how it's celebrated through the eyes of the children who live there. Meet families in China, Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia, as well as in bustling cities like San Francisco, London, Sydney and Toronto and join them in their celebrations at home and on the streets in parades, lantern festivals and in temples.Packed with fascinating facts, young readers will love finding out all about different Lunar New Year traditions in this gorgeously illustrated picture book.
Do you have the eyes, the ears, and the hands to be a Nanovator? You’re about to find out. In India, entire families—too poor to afford a car—crowd onto a single motor scooter every day to brave the t
There are some surprising stories in God’s Word about animals, trees and forests, and families – amongst other things. In this devotional you will find out about the beginning of time, and also discov
An outrageous, laugh-out-loud YA rom-com about a girl who's whisked from LA to her mother's native Indonesia to get back to her roots and finds herself fake-dating the son of one of the wealthiest families there, from the author of Dial A for Aunties.After Sharlot Citra's mother catches her in a compromising position, she finds herself whisked away from LA to her mother’s native Indonesia. It'll be exactly what they both need. Or so her mother thinks. When George Clooney Tanuwijaya's father (who is obsessed with American celebrities) fears he no longer understands how to get through to his son, he decides to take matters into his own hands. To ensure that their children find the right kind of romantic partner, Sharlot's mother and George's father do what any "good" parent would do: they strike up a conversation online, pretending to be their children. When the kids find out about their parents’ actions, they’re horrified. Not even a trip to one of the most
A comprehensive and accessible visual history of music – from prehistory to the present.Why did jazz go Latin? And how did blues influence rock? Find out how music has shaped the world from prehistory to the present.Classical or rock, everyone has their favorite music style, but how did your top choice come about? Music is a compelling and richly illustrated history of the most unifying art form in the world. Explore the roots of all genres, from chants of the middle ages through the grandeur of the classical period to the modern rhythm of blues, jazz, hip-hop, and pop. Music includes illustrated histories of instruments and listening suggestions for each musical genre. Spectacular galleries display families of instruments from around the world, while special features showcase the evolution of key instruments, such as the piano and the guitar, and profile iconic innovators such as Mozart, Billie Holiday, and David Bowie. Charting every musical revolution, from bone flutes to electronic
Find out all about the history of the Vikings, the warriors and explorers who raided Europe in their longships throughout the Middle Ages. Learn about Viking warfare, their families, homes, clothes, a
Find out all about the history of the Vikings, the warriors and explorers who raided Europe in their longships throughout the Middle Ages.Learn about Viking warfare, their families, homes, clothes, an
Find out all about the history of the Vikings, the warriors and explorers who raided Europe in their longships throughout the Middle Ages.Learn about Viking warfare, their families, homes, clothes, an
What do we use money for? Why might families want to save money, and what are some ways you can save it? Find out all about how money works, from earning and spending to saving up for needs and wants.
