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Twelve-year-old Gabe has ambitions to be the next Jacques Cousteau...or Bill Gates...or who? Gabe''s anxiety about growing up is matched by his fear that he''ll be crazy (like his brother). But he finds some relief in his underwater computer game, setting up his own aquarium, and swimming on the local team. Could it be that some things will just take care of themselves?

Danielle Snyder''s summer of babysitting turns into one of overwhelming guilt and sadness when Humphrey, her five-year-old charge is killed suddenly. Danielle gets caught up in the machinery of tragedy: police investigations, neighborhood squabbling, and, when the driver of the car that struck Humphrey turns out to be an undocumented alien, a politically charged immigration debate. Wanting only to mourn the sweet little boy she grew to love, Danielle tries to avoid the world around her, until a new and unexpected friendship with Justin, a boy she meets at the park, helps her find a way to preserve Humphrey''s memory, stand up for what she believes in, and find her own path to forgiveness. Readers will be swept away by this heart-wrenching, but uplifting story.

In Germany in 1938, life is dangerous. Like other twelve-year-old girls, Jutta Salzberg enjoyed playing with friends, going to school, and visiting relatives. In 1938 Germany, these everyday activities were dangerous for Jews. Jutta and her family tried to lead normal lives, but soon they knew they had to escape--if they could, before it was too late.Throughout 1938, Jutta had her friends and relatives fill her poesiealbum--her autograph book-with inscriptions. Her daughter, Debbie Levy, used these entries as a springboard for telling the story of the Salzberg family's last year in Germany. This powerful story shows a world of change and chance, confusion and cruelty. It was a year of goodbyes.  

A delightful number-themed picture book pairing spectacular animal photos by National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore with lively poems by New York Times best-selling author Debbie Levy.Count your way from 1 to 20 through the animal kingdom, meeting striped, spotted, shiny, spiky, and even see-through creatures as you go. This colorful picture book teems with Sartore’s dazzling portraits of animals both familiar and little known—including some of the most adorable baby animals on the planet! The photos are part of Sartore’s mission to photograph all the animal species in human care, with special attention given to rare and endangered species. Levy’s playful poems present the animals in fresh, often quirky combinations, such as “2 You Can See Through,” featuring “A fish with a view, / A jelly too.” A beautiful gift book for animal lovers of any age, and a very special counting book for young children.

Can one document really change the world? In June, 1215 King John of England met with a group of nobles in a meadow on the banks of the Thames River. There, John affixed his royal seal to a document designed to bring about peace between the king and a group of rebellious nobles. This attempt failed miserably, and the two parties were soon at war again. Yet the ideas laid out in the document—which would later be called Magna Carta—lived on, and would become the foundation for many of the freedoms people enjoy in modern times. They include the right to a fair trial and the requirement that the punishment fit the crime. The signing of the Magna Carta is truly one of history’s most pivotal moments.

Twelve-year-old Gabe has ambitions to be the next Jacques Cousteau...or Bill Gates...or who? Gabe''s anxiety about growing up is matched by his fear that he''ll be crazy (like his brother). But he finds some relief in his underwater computer game, setting up his own aquarium, and swimming on the local team. Could it be that some things will just take care of themselves?

A Sydney Taylor Honor Book and CBC Best Children''s Book of the YearWhen Flory''s ancestors are forced to leave Spain during the time of the Spanish Inquisition, they take with them their two most precious possessions—the key to their old house and the Ladino language. When Flory flees Europe during World War II to begin a new life in the United States, she carries Ladino with her, along with her other precious possessions—her harmoniku and her music. But what of the key?Discover the story of Ladino singer Flory Jagoda.

A Sydney Taylor Honor Book and CBC Best Children''s Book of the YearWhen Flory''s ancestors are forced to leave Spain during the time of the Spanish Inquisition, they take with them their two most precious possessions—the key to their old house and the Ladino language. When Flory flees Europe during World War II to begin a new life in the United States, she carries Ladino with her, along with her other precious possessions—her harmoniku and her music. But what of the key?Discover the story of Ladino singer Flory Jagoda.

Kar-Ben Read-Aloud eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to bring eBooks to life! A Sydney Taylor Honor Book and CBC Best Children''s Book of the YearWhen Flory''s ancestors are forced to leave Spain during the time of the Spanish Inquisition, they take with them their two most precious possessions—the key to their old house and the Ladino language. When Flory flees Europe during World War II to begin a new life in the United States, she carries Ladino with her, along with her other precious possessions—her harmoniku and her music. But what of the key?Discover the story of Ladino singer Flory Jagoda.

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection An impeccably researched, touching true story of the kindness of strangers around the world following World War II from a bestselling author and award-winning illustrator.On one side of the ocean, a war had ended, leaving many in Europe without enough food. On the other side of the ocean, Americans asked, How can we help? The need was too great for any one person to fill-but what could people do if they joined together? The answer was the Friendship Train, which ran from the West Coast to the East collecting good food for hungry bellies. Americans of all ages gave what they could. Especially children! They donated their allowances, sold newspapers, collected food from neighbors, loaded packages onto trucks and boxcars-all for strangers across the sea.And in return, those strangers asked themselves How can we say "thank you"? Still recovering from the war, they didn''t have a lot to give, but they found a way-their own train full of ways-to express their gratitude. This heartwarming nonfiction picture book from Debbie Levy and Boris Kulikov shows how small acts of kindness can grow, healing lives and helping turn strangers into friends.Check out The Friendship Train if you''re looking for: -A hopeful, age-appropriate introduction to the aftermath of the Second World War-A story about kindness, helping, and healing during an important moment in history-A true story steeped in primary source research-A book from an award-winning author and illustrator An author''s note gives additional context about the Friendship Train and the war, along with more detail into the author''s impressive primary source research.

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection An impeccably researched, touching true story of the kindness of strangers around the world following World War II from a bestselling author and award-winning illustrator.On one side of the ocean, a war had ended, leaving many in Europe without enough food. On the other side of the ocean, Americans asked, How can we help? The need was too great for any one person to fill-but what could people do if they joined together? The answer was the Friendship Train, which ran from the West Coast to the East collecting good food for hungry bellies. Americans of all ages gave what they could. Especially children! They donated their allowances, sold newspapers, collected food from neighbors, loaded packages onto trucks and boxcars-all for strangers across the sea.And in return, those strangers asked themselves How can we say "thank you"? Still recovering from the war, they didn''t have a lot to give, but they found a way-their own train full of ways-to express their gratitude. This heartwarming nonfiction picture book from Debbie Levy and Boris Kulikov shows how small acts of kindness can grow, healing lives and helping turn strangers into friends.Check out The Friendship Train if you''re looking for: -A hopeful, age-appropriate introduction to the aftermath of the Second World War-A story about kindness, helping, and healing during an important moment in history-A true story steeped in primary source research-A book from an award-winning author and illustrator An author''s note gives additional context about the Friendship Train and the war, along with more detail into the author''s impressive primary source research.

The Nature Generation''s Green Earth Book Award Winner 2025NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book 2025Chicago Public Library''s Best of the Best Books of 2024New York Public Library Best Books of 2024A Bank Street College School of Education Best Book of the Year 2025A nonfiction picture book about amazing ways that the Earth removes carbon from the air, and amazing ways people can help, offering a fresh and hopeful perspective on climate change.The Earth has a problem: there''s too much carbon in the air. Luckily, the Earth also has amazing powers to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere-like the power of kelp, mangroves, and dirt. Although these powers alone cannot get us out of the climate crisis we''re facing, the Earth has another important power: the power of people! People have the power to change, protect, innovate, and invent. In this informational picture book, Debbie Levy and Alex Boersma paint an encouraging yet honest picture of the problems at hand and some of the ways that we can address them. Thanks to the power of nature and the ingenuity of people, change is in the air!The perfect book if you''re looking for:-a hopeful, accessible, and science-packed book about climate change for kids-the perfect read for Earth Day-fascinating facts about cool and surprising ways that Earth heals itself-a STEM picture book that explains the science of carbon and its roles in our world

The Nature Generation''s Green Earth Book Award Winner 2025NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book 2025Chicago Public Library''s Best of the Best Books of 2024New York Public Library Best Books of 2024A Bank Street College School of Education Best Book of the Year 2025A nonfiction picture book about amazing ways that the Earth removes carbon from the air, and amazing ways people can help, offering a fresh and hopeful perspective on climate change.The Earth has a problem: there''s too much carbon in the air. Luckily, the Earth also has amazing powers to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere-like the power of kelp, mangroves, and dirt. Although these powers alone cannot get us out of the climate crisis we''re facing, the Earth has another important power: the power of people! People have the power to change, protect, innovate, and invent. In this informational picture book, Debbie Levy and Alex Boersma paint an encouraging yet honest picture of the problems at hand and some of the ways that we can address them. Thanks to the power of nature and the ingenuity of people, change is in the air!The perfect book if you''re looking for:-a hopeful, accessible, and science-packed book about climate change for kids-the perfect read for Earth Day-fascinating facts about cool and surprising ways that Earth heals itself-a STEM picture book that explains the science of carbon and its roles in our world

One hundred years ago, a small-town science teacher ignited a nationwide debate over what students should learn in school--and who should decide.* “Compelling.” -School Library Journal, starred review* “Timely.” -Booklist, starred review* “Insightful.” -Horn Book, starred review* “Comprehensive and conversational.” -Shelf Awareness, starred reviewA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionIn 1925, when Tennessee lawmakers banned the teaching of evolution in public schools, teacher John Scopes challenged the law--and set off a gripping circus of a legal battle. Two masterminds faced off in a blistering courtroom debate over creationism and natural selection, each armed with the books they believed belonged in classrooms. Celebrity politician William Jennings Bryan relied on the Bible to make his case, while legal luminary Clarence Darrow defended Charles Darwin''s groundbreaking books On the Origin of Species and The Descent of Man. Their clash would go down in history as the Scopes Monkey Trial.A century later, here is the riveting truth of what happened and why it matters. For a nation still arguing about the books and ideas that young people should encounter, award-winning author Debbie Levy delivers an important, insightful and expertly-researched account of our history that illuminates the challenges we face today.

In 1956, one year before federal troops escorted the Little Rock 9 into Central High School, fourteen year old Jo Ann Allen was one of twelve African-American students who broke the color barrier and integrated Clinton High School in Tennessee. At first things went smoothly for the Clinton 12, but then outside agitators interfered, pitting the townspeople against one another. Uneasiness turned into anger, and even the Clinton Twelve themselves wondered if the easier thing to do would be to go back to their old school. Jo Ann--clear-eyed, practical, tolerant, and popular among both black and white students---found herself called on as the spokesperson of the group. But what about just being a regular teen? This is the heartbreaking and relatable story of her four months thrust into the national spotlight and as a trailblazer in history. Based on original research and interviews and featuring backmatter with archival materials and notes from the authors on the co-writing process.