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This adorable concept board book offers a fun introduction to Jewish culture, cleberations, food and more.

Ava is about to turn 12. She is also about to discover an extraordinary secret about her long-lost mother—and herself. This thoroughly compelling, gorgeously told tale begins as the weather turns warm enough to swim in the local lake, Ava is looking forward to a lazy summer, and her crush, Jeff, is most definitely taking notice of her. Everything is going beautifully for Ava. . . until she starts to grow feathers. Is she some kind of freak? Or something truly special?

The go-to source of job search advice for professionals from the top 6-figure job-search site with 4 million members.You''ve made the decision that it''s time to move on. Or, the decision may have been made for you. The basic goals remain the same, but parts of the process may have changed since your last real job search – and you''ve likely changed, too. You need the latest directions for advanced career management. You''re Better Than Your Job Search is an informative guidebook that provides easy-to-understand best practices and tools to help you keep your job search on track. • Crafting an Advertisement (Resume) • What’s your 30-Second Elevator Pitch? • Selling vs. Telling During Interviews • What You Can Learn From Politicians • Negotiating the Right Salary – You First! • The First 90 Days – Now What? You’re Better Than Your Job Search takes you on a journey through the chasm that too often separates the people who are looking to hire and those looking to be hired. Shining a light into that void, you will discover that it’s not nearly as baffling as it may look. You’re Better Than You’re Job Search takes the mystery out of the job search process and removes the confusion, frustration and fear from one of the important decisions of your life.

Possible to make hundreds of deceptively simple valentine gifts using the kit contents and home recyclablesThis inspired book is packed with simple, clever, completely adorable ideas for valentine cards and gifts. The kit contents -- jewels, glitter, ribbons, and glue -- combined with household recyclables can yield hundreds of valentines! From a floral candy tube (crafted from a recycled toilet paper roll) to jar lid lockets to recycled paper cards, each project is easy to make (designed for 6-12 year-olds)and truly beautiful to behold.

Thirty-five irresistable animal puzzles challenge children to focus, count, and compare pictures to find subtle (and hilarious) differences between them. From extra toes to amusing accessories, migrating spots, and more, animal-loving kids will be thoroughly engaged - and they'll hone important skills while they play!

The long-awaited book 3 in the Allegra Biscotti Collection features beloved middle schooler Emma Rose in a race to put on a fashion show—and finish her homework.In THE ALLEGRA BISCOTTI COLLECTION, Emma Rose''s fabulous designs catch the eye of a big fashion editor, and her alias, Allegra Biscotti, is born. In WHO, WHAT, WEAR, Allegra''s career takes off as she is hired to design a sweet sixteen dress for the most popular girl at Downtown Day School and a capsule collection for a hot pop-up shop. In BEAD-DAZZLED, Emma is tapped to produce a fashion show--complete with models, makeup, and music--showing off her always innovative designs. New York City is Emma''s inspiration board as she creates exciting new looks on a tight budget and tighter deadline while a budding romance threatens to implode. Awesome fashion illustrations and juicy, detailed descriptions of Emma''s artistic visions fill the pages of this fast-paced, thoroughly engaging novel.

This whimsically illustrated board book offers a delightful A-to-Z overview of modern design icons for the toddler set. Parents who appreciate architecture and modern design will get a kick out of sharing their passion with little ones. From Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater to Knoll furniture to Noguchi sculptures, Baby's First Eames makes timeless structures and styles fun and accessible for aesthetes of all ages.

Gather round... it's story time! Developed in collaboration with the early childhood experts at PBS KIDS, Once Upon a Time... is packed with games, prompts, silly scenarios, and creativity-boosting illustrations to get kids as young as 3 or 4 comfortable and confident telling stories. The book is sure to jumpstart the imagination and get the whole family sharing amazing tales about a grumpy bear, a ticklish pirate, a goofy astronaut, and anyone or anything else that they can dream up. Designed to be read by a grownup, anyone who is old enough to talk can learn how to invent zany characters, describe fantastical settings, and create exciting plots. Research shows that storytelling is a wonderful activity for kids (and adults!) of all ages. It boosts creativity, increases focus, sharpens memory, enhances verbal skills, and builds confidence. Once Upon a Time... will hone these important skills and provide endless entertainment.

Vibrant, inspiring black women whose accomplishments have changed the world.

Fun, colourful illustrations and snappy text introduce the littlest geeks to their favourite future things. From must-know Star Trek factoids to superpower basics to pi, themed spreads are kept simple and sweet - yet bursting with useful information.

40 illustrated profiles of groundbreaking women scientists, doctors, engineers, innovators, and more.

Downtown Bookwork presents an adorably-illustrated set of Feminist Flashcards. Each fully illustrated card has lots of learning value: A single letter will represent an important feminist with a simple, age-appropriate description of her accomplishments or significance. There are also instructions for games to be played with the cards: from matching colours to sorting alphabetically to counting. Plus, the cards can be arranged to make a feminist masterpiece puzzle. Includes 40 cards and a booklet detailing the feminists included.

Fifty irresistable puzzles challenge children to focus, count, and compare pictures to find subtle (and hilarious) differences between them. With a fantastic international focus, kids will be thoroughly engaged - and they'll hone important skills while they play!

Each spread introduces an iconic figure - from Malala Yousafzai to Martin Luther King Jr. - along with a super simple summary of the action they took to change the course of history. Detailed, colourful art will thoroughly engage toddlers and pre-schoolers, and the chance to join the refrain on every spread of 'NO! No, she didn't go!' is sure to please the tiniest protestors.

This action-packed illustrated collection of profiles shines a spotlight on 40 outstanding female athletes in fields from baseball to rock climbing who have broken records, redefined their sport, and shown incredible sportsmanship and feats of endurance. Celebrate the strength, commitment, and skill of icons like Serena Williams and Nadia Comaneci, powerhouses like Wilma Rudolph and Lindsey Vonn, and recent headliners like Simone Biles and Megan Rapinoe.

Probing the lives of historic icons like Anne Frank to contemporary heroines such as Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the book also provides an overview of modern Jewish history. Subjects ranging from Anna Freud, the founder of psychoanalytic child psychology to fashion mogul Diane von Furstenberg to photographer Diane Arbus offer a fascinating window into the ways Jewish women from the worlds of politics, literature, activism, the arts, business, science, and more have approached their fields and embraced their identities.

The ideal accessory for the Passover table, My First Haggadah will introduce the littlest participants to the story of Passover, the ten plagues, the seder plate, and the meaning behind all of the rituals, food, songs, and prayers they are experiencing. Age-appropriate, humorous text will bring the holiday to life - and create a foundation for enjoying, celebrating, and appreciating Jewish holidays. Odds are good the grownups at the table will like this version too!

From Aqualad to Zoom, every letter in the alphabet stands for a beloved DC character, an awesome superpower, or a cool tool.The littlest comic book fans can learn to sound out letter sounds for everyday super hero words, from boots and capes to Wonder Woman and villains.

DCs beloved super heroes have lots of different superpowers. What makes Superman, Green Lantern, and Cyborg, and their friends so special?Superman and Supergirl come from the planet Krypton. They have X-ray vision, heat vision, super-strengthand they can fly! Green Lantern can fly too! And his power ring lets him make force fields. The Flash is the fastest man on Earth. The Shazam famly looks like a regular bunch of kidsuntil they say Shazam! This board book offers the perfect introduction to beloved DC characters and their amazing superpowers.

A Black Woman Did That! spotlights vibrant, inspiring black women whose accomplishments have changed the world for the better.A Black Woman Did That! is a celebration of strong, resilient, innovative, and inspiring women of color. Through vibrant illustrations and engaging storytelling, author Malaika Adero spotlights well-known historical figures including Ida B. Wells, Madam CJ Walker, Mae Jemison, and Shirley Chisholm, as well as contemporary stars including Kamala Harris, Stacey Abrams, Jesmyn Ward, Ava DuVernay, and Amy Sherald. Readers will recognize some names in the book, but will also be introduced to many important Black women who have changed history or who are reshaping the cultural landscape. They’ll learn: *how Barbara Harris became the first female bishop of the Episcopal Church *how Misty Copeland became the first Black principal dancer of the American Ballet Theater  *how the work and inventions of Dr. Patricia Bath have saved or restored the eyesight of people around the world *how Shirley Chisolm changed the face of politics in America  *how Glory Edim has turned her passion for reading into a thriving online community *and much more! .

Rebel girls, young entrepreneurs, and other trailblazing tweens and teens will find inspiring success stories and practical advice for launching their own illustrious careersright now!Mini-biographies of leading women entrepreneursfrom Katrina Lake to Oprah, Tavi Gevinson to Jessica Alba, and Ursula Burns to Diane von Furstenbergoffer windows into what it takes to succeed, with a particular focus on the challenges faced (and overcome) by girls and women. Each success story provides different lessons in life and leadershipsuch as how to: *identify a lucrative niche *build and maintain a brand *grow a loyal customer base *raise money for research and development *turn an interest (or a passion) into a career *build a strong network Fascinating figures from the words of media, technology, fashion, food, and more share their secrets with tomorrow's leaders.

Rebel girls, young activists, and other trailblazing tweens and teens will be inspired by the stories of 40 women who have changed the world for the better. Mini-biographies of unstoppable women activists—from Malala Yousafzai to Susan B. Anthony, Emma Gonzalez to Gloria Steinem, Wangari Maathai to Dolores Huerta—offer windows into what it takes to stand up for a cause, rally others together, and even ignite a movement. The book features activists from around the world and throughout history, spotlighting impressive women who have fought for workers' safety, women's rights, racial equality, animal welfare, democracy, environmental causes, and more. Each story reminds readers that they really can make a difference in the world and inspires today's young activists to stand up for what they believe in.  With a foreword by activist Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action. 

Each book includes simple, elegant illustrations for 26 A-to-Z child-friendly items, identified in English and a second language. Since the words in both languages begin with the same letter and share similar sounds, curious kids can double (or quadruple) up on early learning! Grownups can expand their language skills at the same time. Each foreign word includes phonetic pronunciation. Thoughtfully designed to feel good in small hands, babies through nursery school children will be challenged and thoroughly engaged.

Thoroughly engaging stories about amazing trailblazers include contemporary figures in many fields, from science and business to journalism and visual arts. Five-minute biographies provide an interesting window into each person's origins and accomplishments, as well as describing the way their heritage factored into their lives. From current stars like Lin Manuel Miranda and Jennifer Lopez to icons such as Dolores Huerta and Desi Arnaz, readers will learn about extraordinary people from different backgrounds who made their mark in a wide range of fields.

In Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Puberty, author Andrea Davis tells girls what to expect as their bodies change - from how to handle acne, to how to choose a bra, to what to use when you get your period. Fully illustrated by Amelia Pinney, the book uses graphics, humour, and loads of anecdotes to explore relationships, sexual feelings, social media, and other pressing, contemporary issues. Engaging, no-holds-barred, and full of useful information, this is a must-read for curious middle school girls.