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Jane Yolen, Jason Stemple

Get up close and personal with alligators in all their tooth-filled glory in this collection of poems by New York Times bestselling author Jane Yolen. Rhymes and rhythms reflect on how alligators hunt, keep warm, and care for young.Stunning, large-scale photographs zoom in on these mighty hunters, while fun fact boxes accompany the poetry, providing details that are sure to pique young readers' curiosity.

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J.C. Stemple

In the quiet hours before dawn, when the world seems suspended between darkness and light, there exists a profound truth that has echoed through time for over two millennia. It is the story of love so complete that it defies human understanding yet speaks directly to the deepest longings of every heart.The crucifixion of Jesus Christ stands as the cornerstone of Christian faith-not merely as a historical event, but as a living testament to God's boundless love. Wit...

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J. C. Stemple

The world had seen warriors like Jason Priest before-soldiers forged in fire, hardened by blood, and shaped by relentless duty. But Priest was different. He didn't just survive wars-he dissected them. From the killing fields of the Middle East to the frozen corridors of Russia, he became a phantom sniper: a ghost who dismantled terror networks with a single shot and vanished into silence.Now war has followed him home.Dome Rock Penitentiary-known as "the Bowl"-is no ordinary...

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Heidi E. Y. Stemple, Yuliya Pankratova

2026 CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL HOT OFF THE PRESS PICKDiscover the wonderful world of insects as Lydia collects bugs for show-and-tell in this picture book perfect for little entomologists.Lydia loves bugs. She loves big, bouncing bugs and small, squiggly bugs. You know who doesn’t love bugs?Lydia loves bugs, but her father and brother do not! Scared of all things creepy crawly, they often run away or set her bugs free.

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Jane Yolen, Adam Stemple

“Vivid, gripping and actually riveting as the Red Danger takes a whole new meaning here. Loved it.” —The Book SmugglersIt is the waning days of the Russian monarchy. A reckless man rules the land and his dragons rule the sky. Though the Tsar aims his dragons at his enemies—Jews and Bolsheviks—his entire country is catching fire. Conspiracies suffuse the royal court: bureaucrats jostle one another for power, the mad monk Rasputin schemes for the Tsar’s ear,...

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Jane Yolen, Heidi E. Y. Stemple

Warning: this book sucks! It bites, slurps, and sticks too.Dare to open these pages and you'll find ticks, mosquitos, stingrays, elephants, jellyfish, and the particularly sucky lamprey. Sixteen slurpy poems from Jane Yolen and Heidi E.Y. Stemple introduce a suction-filled selection of animals, and spectacularly sticky illustrations from Eugenia Nobati spotlight these stupendous suckers.Ready to find out more? Prepare to get sucked in and read on . . .

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Jane Yolen, Heidi E. Y. Stemple

A celebration of seven different winter holidays observed in the US and the traditions that unite them all.Diwali, Solstice, Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Bodhi Day, and Lunar New Year are visually depicted in turn, accompanying a stunning, read-aloud text that speaks of the traditions that link them all together. The warm yet accurate imagery is explained in simple secondary text on each spread, and further in the backmatter. Beloved author Jane Yolen and daughter...

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Heidi E. Y. Stemple

**A Schneider Family Book Award YA Honor BookA School Library Journal Best BookNCTE Notable Children's Verse Novel2026 YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant ReadersA Bank Street Best Book“This beautifully crafted novel sings and soars.”—Nikki Grimes, author of Ordinary HazardsDylan seeks solace through birdwatching and poetry in the woods behind his grandfather’s auto shop—but when he rescues an injured hawk, he must learn to confront t...

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Jane Yolen, Heidi E. Y. Stemple

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An Unsolved Mystery from History

In this spooky book from the nonfiction An Unsolved Mystery from History picture book series, tragedy strikes Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692 as the community is torn apart by accusations of witchcraft.When a group of girls came down with a horrible, mysterious bout of illness, they pointed the finger at people in their community they claimed were witches. Soon, the whole town was convinced they were in danger from supernatural forces. Today, we have details about th...

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Jane Yolen, Adam Stemple

Sammy Greenberg would rather talk back to The Boyz--a gang of bullies at his school--and get his head stuck in the toilet than constantly be afraid. But when his friend Skink gets beaten up so badly that he has to go to the hospital, Sammy thinks he may be in over his head. He decides to build a golem--a mythical protector from Jewish folklore, made of clay and animated by the ineffable name of God. But this monster doesn't just protect him and Skink from The Boyz, he is also a great drumm...

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Jane Yolen, Heidi E. Y. Stemple

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An Unsolved Mystery from History

In this spooky book from the nonfiction An Unsolved Mystery from History picture book series, set off on the high seas to a ghost ship left completely abandoned and adrift on the waves.The Mary Celeste was discovered adrift on the open sea by another ship in 1872—with no sign of captain or crew. What happened? Did the crew mutiny? Were they attacked by pirates? Caught in a storm? No one ever found out. Inside this book are the clues that were left behind a...

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Jane Yolen, Heidi E. Y. Stemple

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An Unsolved Mystery from History

In this spine-tingling book from the nonfiction An Unsolved Mystery from History picture book series, journey to colonial America and discover the enduring mystery of the missing Roanoke Colony.In 1587 John White was chosen by Sir Walter Raleigh to lead a new colony at Roanoke off the Atlantic coast. After bringing many men, women, and children to the new land, White went back to England to gather supplies for the long winter. But when he finally returned to the fo...