Explore bridges around the world—and how they unite us—in this gorgeously illustrated nonfiction picture bookBridges can be high or low, long or short, straight or curvy. Some are designed to blend in, while others stand out. But each one tells a story: a reminder of our history, a testament to ingenuity and engineering, an invitation to imagine the possibilities of the future. Literally and symbolically, bridges connect us—to new places, new cultures, and new peop...

Explore parks around the world—and how they welcome us—in this gorgeously illustrated nonfiction picture book, a companion to Marc Majewski’s acclaimed BridgesParks can be big or small, quiet or loud, sunny or snowy. Parks protect the natural world, but they’re also public spaces where anyone can explore, gather, and play. Whether they’re wildlife reserves or your local dog park, wide open spaces or places of quiet in the city, deep in a canyon or just aro...

**From an acclaimed author and illustrator team, here is a definitive picture book biography about a true original and creative genius: Edward Gorey.A NEW YORK TIMES/NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST ILLUSTRATED CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE YEAR!**Discover the unique childhood and life of the enigmatic and eccentric Edward Gorey whose artwork and books had a profound impact on creators such as Neil Gaiman, Lemony Snicket, and Tim Burton.Even as a young boy, readers le...

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES • From the author of the worldwide phenomenon The Last Kids on Earth comes an action-packed full-color graphic novel spinoff starring Jack, Quint, June, and Dirk as they face their biggest challenge yet—creating a sequel to their hit graphic novel!Jack, June, Quint, and Dirk are thrilled to hear that their first comic book was a huge success. But now they face yet another daring challenge—writing the sequel! A...

Did you know that a tiny golf ball-sized creature called the blue-ringed octopus contains enough venom to kill 26 adult humans? Or why the Sydney funnel web spider is one of the most dangerous creatures in the world? In this Level 3 book, kids will be fascinated by 12 species that you hope you'll never come across! Sharks, snakes, jellyfish and more—these creatures are among the most threatening—and interesting—in the world!National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Commo...

Visual fluency for the digital nativeIn a world of fast-moving news, unwavering digital exposure, and informational memes, kids (and adults) are bombarded with infographics. Presenting information in the form of images accompanied by minimal text, infographics convey an easily understood overview of a complex subject visually.Infographics for Kids playfully instructs readers on how information can be arranged and presented in graphic format, inviting kids to add th...

There was once a vibrant river that flowed through the heart of Singapore. The river brought life and joy to everyone, but when people began to mistreat it, it lost its sparkle.Journey through the true story of the Singapore River, and discover how the river gained its sparkle back once again.This book is supported by a grant from the National Heritage Board.Readership: Children between the ages of 3-8, Singaporeans.

From Adventures on Trains author and British Book Award 2021 winner Sam Sedgman comes a beautiful and fact-filled book encapsulating the excitement and wonder of adventure and travel – all seen through the world's most epic train journeys.So climb on board and travel across six continents, 34 countries and numerous cities via twelve of the world's most awe-inspiring railways. Bestselling author Sam Sedgman brings to life these astonishing feats of railway ...

Tammy and Jessica were best friends. They loved to go exploring together. Then one day they found a tree house deep in the forest. It was a great tree house, but something didn't feel right. It was almost as if the tree house was haunted.Tammy and Jessica ran from the tree house, only to find themselves at a small clearing in the woods. Facing them was an old cabin, and an even older woman.Find out what happened to Tammy and Jessica in this short, but creepy tale.Ages...

Rodney Raccoon is nocturnal but he's afraid of the dark! When his friends find out, they have a sleep over to help Rodney face his fears.

Bear wants to sing his song, but the other animals won't give him a chance to perform his masterwork in this delightful picture book companion to the critically acclaimed King Mouse.A bear finds a ukulele in the woods. It makes a nice sound -- PLINK! -- and inspires him to write his own song. His friend Mouse would love to hear it. But Bear isn't the only animal in the forest to find musical inspiration that day, and Snake, Crow and Tortoise keep taking hi...

"Jekyll Says More!" was written for anyone who appreciates the relationships between humans and their companion animals. Whether readers share their lives with cats or dogs, or they simply understand the impact that a companion animal of any type can have on someone's life, they will adore this book.In addition to entertaining and educating people, the goal of this book is to encourage readers to understand the intelligence of cats. If even one (1) reader adopts an animal from a "k...