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A warm, tender story about a creative girl who hopes that by winning a filmmaking contest, she''ll convince her great-grandfather not to move back home to the Philippines. For fans of Erin Entrada Kelly and Kelly Yang.Kaia and her family live near the beach in California, where the fun of moviemaking is all around them. Kaia loves playing with makeup and creating special effects, turning her friends into merfolk and other magical creatures. This summer, Kaia and her friends are part of a creative arts camp, where they''re working on a short movie to enter in a contest. The movie is inspired by the Filipino folktales that her beloved Tatang, her great-grandfather, tells. Tatang lives with her family and is like the sparkle of her special-effects makeup. When Tatang decides that it is time to return to his homeland in the Philippines, Kaia will do anything to convince him not to go.

Slime entrepreneurs face off in an epic battle to see who can sell the most slime, while navigating sticky situations with friends and family. From the award-winning author of The House That Lou Built comes another story about a creative kid with something to prove.Alex Manalo and his dad have just moved back to Sacramento to revive their extended family's struggling Filipino market. While Alex likes helping at the store, his true passion is making slime! He comes up with his own recipes, playing with ingredients, colors, and textures, which make his slime truly special. Encouraged by a new friend at school, Alex begins to sell his creations, leading to a sell-off battle with a girl who previously had a slime-opoly. Winner gets bragging rights and the right to be the only slime game in town.But Alex's dad thinks Alex should be focused more on "traditional" boy pastimes and less on slime. As the new soccer coach, Dad wants Alex to join the team. Alex is battling on multiple fronts--with his new friends at school, and with his dad at home. It will be a sticky race to the finish to see who oozes out on top.

Minibeasts are everywhere! From large beetles to tiny gnats, minibeasts come in a variety of sizes, colours and shapes. Find out all about minibeast types, behaviours, life cycles and more in this fact-filled book. Stunning photos give readers an up-close look at minibeasts big and small!Read All About Minibeasts is part of the Read All About It series, a series of beautiful books designed to introduce young children to the wonders of non-fiction. Full of fun and easy-to-find facts, the content is presented at a depth which young children will be able to understand and relate to. With information on a wide variety of topics, kids will be reaching for these books over and over again!

Minibeasts are everywhere! From large beetles to tiny gnats, minibeasts come in a variety of sizes, colours and shapes. Find out all about minibeast types, behaviours, life cycles and more in this fact-filled book. Stunning photos give readers an up-close look at minibeasts big and small!Read All About Minibeasts is part of the Read All About It series, a series of beautiful books designed to introduce young children to the wonders of non-fiction. Full of fun and easy-to-find facts, the content is presented at a depth which young children will be able to understand and relate to. With information on a wide variety of topics, kids will be reaching for these books over and over again!

A shadowy figure takes shape in a dark, old house. Was it just your imagination? Or was it a ghost? Ghost hunters investigate ghostly encounters with thermal cameras, EVP recorders, spirit boxes and other advanced gear. In this book, readers will get an inside look at all the high-tech tools used to study hair-raising hauntings. What is more, the carefully levelled text will ensure that even struggling and reluctant readers will succeed in reading and enjoying the book.

Walking in the woods, you think you spy a hairy face and beady eyes looking at you from the thick trees. Was it a beast of legend? Reports of Bigfoot, the Loch Ness monster and other cryptids come from all over the world. Could they be true? Researchers use thermal video cameras, night-vision goggles, drones and other tools to investigate. In this book, readers will get an inside look at all the high-tech gear used to hunt for elusive cryptids. What is more, the carefully levelled text will ensure that even struggling and reluctant readers will succeed in reading and enjoying the book.

A shadowy figure takes shape in a dark, old house. Was it just your imagination? Or was it a ghost? Ghost hunters investigate ghostly encounters with thermal cameras, EVP recorders, spirit boxes and other advanced gear. In this book, readers will get an inside look at all the high-tech tools used to study hair-raising hauntings. What is more, the carefully levelled text will ensure that even struggling and reluctant readers will succeed in reading and enjoying the book.

Walking in the woods, you think you spy a hairy face and beady eyes looking at you from the thick trees. Was it a beast of legend? Reports of Bigfoot, the Loch Ness monster and other cryptids come from all over the world. Could they be true? Researchers use thermal video cameras, night-vision goggles, drones and other tools to investigate. In this book, readers will get an inside look at all the high-tech gear used to hunt for elusive cryptids. What is more, the carefully levelled text will ensure that even struggling and reluctant readers will succeed in reading and enjoying the book.

It’s party time, and balloons are everywhere! But where do balloons come from? Who invented them? What are they made of? Discover fun facts about balloons that you can share at your next party in this insightful book.

You see books at school, at libraries and at home. But who invented books? What materials are used to make a book? How do books make it onto shelves around the world? These questions and many more will be answered in this book about books.

Cuddling with a soft teddy bear can be very relaxing. But how are teddy bears made? What are they made of? Who invented them? Find out everything you ever wanted to know about teddy bears in this engaging book.

Red, blue, purple, green - crayons come in a rainbow of colours! And anyone with an imagination can enjoy these easy-to-use art supplies. But when were crayons first invented? How have they changed throughout time? And how are they made today? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this informational book all about crayons.

Trainers. Running shoes. Sports shoes. No matter what you call them, trainers are a great way to show off your style. But who invented this famous footwear? How are trainers made? And how do they end up in shops and on feet around the world? Find out in this informational book all about trainers.

ZOOM! What is that red streak going down the road? It’s a fast sports car! People everywhere love the speed and style of these sleek cars. But how did they get their start? Who invented them, and when were they first created? Discover the history behind some of the most popular sports cars found on the road today.

Swish! The bus door opens. People get on board, and the bus is off to its next stop. What equipment do these busy vehicles have, and how is it used? How do bus drivers know what routes to take? Take young readers behind the scenes to discover how buses are used from sunrise to sunset. Engaging, levelled text and photos showing buses in action combine to help readers learn more about these important community service vehicles.

A coming-of-age story that explores culture and family, forgiveness and friendship, and what makes a true home. Perfect for fans of Wendy Mass and Joan Bauer.Lou Bulosan-Nelson has the ultimate summer DIY project. She''s going to build her own "tiny house," 100 square feet all her own. She shares a room with her mom in her grandmother''s house, and longs for a place where she can escape her crazy but lovable extended Filipino family. Lou enjoys her woodshop class and creating projects, and she plans to build the house on land she inherited from her dad, who died before she was born. But then she finds out that the land may not be hers for much longer. Lou discovers it''s not easy to save her land, or to build a house. But she won''t give up; with the help of friends and relatives, her dream begins to take shape, and she learns the deeper meaning of home and family."If this book were a house, the rooms would be filled with warmth, family, and friendship." --Erin Entrada Kelly, author of Hello, Universe; The Land of Forgotten Girls; and Blackbird Fly"Warm, funny and affirming. As we get to know Lou, her extended Filipino family, and friends, the door opens into her life and, ultimately, her home." --Lisa Yee, author of the Millicent Min trilogy, The Kidney Hypothetical, the DC Super Hero Girls series, and other books "There couldn''t be a hero more determined, resourceful or lovable than Lucinda Bulosan-Nelson. Her big dream of a tiny house is irresistible." --Tricia Springstubb, author of Every Single Second, What Happened on Fox Street, Moonpenny Island, and the Cody series

It’s a beautiful day, so you grab your helmet, jump on your bike and ride like the wind. But what are bikes made of? How do they get to stores? Where are they made? Conquer your curiosity and learn all about bikes in this fascinating book.

ZZZZIP! What is that car zooming down the road? It’s a high-tech sports car of the future. With cutting-edge materials, automation, powerful electric motors and more, sports car fans can look forward to many amazing new features in the future. Peek behind the curtain to see what car makers plan to bring to tomorrow’s amazing sports cars.