In the third book in the Asha and Baz series, readers learn about secret codes and how to break them from World War II codebreaker Elizebeth Friedman! A secret code and a mysterious prize up for grabs at school prompts Asha and Baz to once more use their magic stick to travel to the past. This time they land in 1942, where they meet Elizebeth Friedman, a codebreaker working with the US Navy. She’s the perfect person to help the kids with their codebreaking challenge, but she’s hard at work...

Make a splash alongside Asha and Baz as they become ocean researchers!Asha and Baz are learning about the ocean in school, and though Baz seems mysteriously more confident than usual, the pair know that a trip back in time is sure to help them solve the Great Ocean Zone Challenge.Together, they journey to 1970, where oceanographer Sylvia Earle is working in the US Virgin Islands.Sylvia is set to lead an all-women team on a mission to study the ocean...

Asha and Baz face a class challenge about cardinal directions (North, East, South, West). They travel back in time to meet Gladys West whose math helped to create modern-day GPS.While visiting the community garden with their class, their teacher assigns a challenge: use a compass rose and a map to uncover parts of a secret message hidden around the garden.When trying to follow the instructions on the map leaves the best friends feeling lost, they look to th...

Starred review in The Canadian Children's Book Centre's Best Books For Kids and Teens 2023 Fall edition!In the second book of Caroline Fernandez’s Asha and Baz series, readers once more dive into the past—this time to learn about famous actor and inventor Hedy Lamarr! Computer class is off to a rocky start for Asha and Baz! They’ve been given a Coding Challenge and must correctly code instructions to send a digital frog across a computer screen. But they can’t seem...

Asha and Baz travel in time to unearth fossils!When their teacher assigns The Great Fossil Challenge, best friends Asha and Baz wonder how they’ll convincingly re-create a prehistoric fossil. Luckily time is on their side!Together, they magically travel to 1823 to meet legendary fossil hunter Mary Anning, who shows them the marine fossil beds along the cliffs of the English Channel.Ammonites, evidence of marine reptiles, and more wait just beneath t...

Lou Chandra-Pine is tired of being teased by his older brothers and getting lectured for what his parents call "bad choices."When his birthday comes and all he gets is a dusty old book and a card with his name spelled wrong, Lou makes a secret wish as he blows out his birthday candles: to be a huge beast. That way, his family would treat him with more respect.Soon afterwards, though, his body starts doing weird things—like growing hair on his feet, sproutin...

Priya and Jay share stories every night using tin cans and string hung between their windows. Priya is devastated by the news that Jay and his family are moving far away.Using her resourcefulness, some unraveled sweaters and a few thousand knots, Priya learns that a little distance can't keep close friends apart.

★**“Funny and very readable. Young readers who are drawn to silly, scary stories are going to love this sequel. A recommended purchase for young readers.” — School Library Journal (SLJ), starred review**Once Lou found out he was a werewolf, he thought things would get easier…But his parents decided his older brothers should be the ones to train him, and of course they're up to their usual pranks. When his parents announce they're going away unexpectedly and that th...

Join Asha and Baz on an out-of-this-world adventure as they compete to win a chance to meet astronaut Chris Hadfield with their paper rocket launch. The only catch? They don't know how to power their rocket! Watch as they travel back in time to meet the pioneering rocket scientist Mary Sherman Morgan for help.Asha and Baz Meet Mary Sherman Morgan is an exciting and educational tale that introduces young readers to the world of science and space exploration in a fun and engaging w...

Priya et Jay partagent des histoires tous les soirs en utilisant des boîtes de conserve et de la ficelle suspendue entre leurs fenêtres. Priya est dévastée par la nouvelle que Jay et sa famille vont déménager loin d'elle.Grâce à sa débrouillardise, à quelques chandails en tricot dénoués et à quelques milliers de nœuds, Priya apprend qu'un peu de distance ne peut pas séparer des amis proches.Priya and Jay share stories every night using tin cans and string hung between their...

Priya ja Jay jagavad oma lugusid kasutades nende akende vahele tõmmatud konservikarpidest ja nööridest valmistatud telefone. Priya on väga õnnetu, kui saab teada, et Jay ning ta pere kolivad ära väga kaugele.Kasutades ära oma leidlikkust, mõnda üles harutatud kampsunit ja tuhandeid sõlmi, avastab Priya, et ükski vahemaa ei saa sõpru teineteisest eemal hoida.Priya and Jay share stories every night using tin cans and string hung between their windows. Priya is devastated by t...

There are lots of rules we all need to follow, from the dress code at school, respecting someone’s privacy, to turning your light off at bedtime. In six entertaining stories, Mayor Moe and City Council grapple with the task of making rules to keep their city safe, prosperous and fair. Not an easy job, since citizens come in all shapes, sizes and colors, and have different thoughts and beliefs.Readers will find out about the rights and freedoms enjoyed by every citizen in a democrac...