Carlyn Beccia – illustratör

Domenico Scarlatti, the great Italian composer, enjoys his cat''s company when he plays harpsichord. Little does he know, his cat, Pulcinella, also dreams of composing her own music! One day, while chasing a mouse, she tumbles onto the harpsichord. Suddenly, she can''t resist the urge to play. When she begins to play, Scarlatti''s eyes widen…

Domenico Scarlatti, the great Italian composer, enjoys his cat''s company when he plays harpsichord. Little does he know, his cat, Pulcinella, also dreams of composing her own music! One day, while chasing a mouse, she tumbles onto the harpsichord. Suddenly, she can''t resist the urge to play. When she begins to play, Scarlatti''s eyes widen…

Bursting with blood, guts, history, and science, this book is a must-have for monster lovers of all agesCould Dr. Frankenstein''s machine ever animate a body? Why should vampires drink from veins and not arteries? What body parts are best for zombies to eat? (It''s not brains.) This fascinating encyclopedia of monsters delves into the history and science behind eight legendary creatures, from Bigfoot and the kraken to zombies and more. Find out each monster''s origin story and the real-world history that informed it, and then explore the science of each creature in fun and surprising ways. Tips and infographics—including monster anatomy, how to survive a vampire attack, and real-life giant creatures of the deep sea—make this a highly visual and fun-to-browse book."A fantastically researched, absolutely delectable approach to science education."—starred, Booklist"Informative and entertaining throughout for readers undead or otherwise."—starred, Kirkus Reviews

Bursting with blood, guts, history, and science, this book is a must-have for monster lovers of all agesCould Dr. Frankenstein''s machine ever animate a body? Why should vampires drink from veins and not arteries? What body parts are best for zombies to eat? (It''s not brains.) This fascinating encyclopedia of monsters delves into the history and science behind eight legendary creatures, from Bigfoot and the kraken to zombies and more. Find out each monster''s origin story and the real-world history that informed it, and then explore the science of each creature in fun and surprising ways. Tips and infographics—including monster anatomy, how to survive a vampire attack, and real-life giant creatures of the deep sea—make this a highly visual and fun-to-browse book."A fantastically researched, absolutely delectable approach to science education."—starred, Booklist"Informative and entertaining throughout for readers undead or otherwise."—starred, Kirkus Reviews

Meet abolitionist Benjamin Lay—the man who changed the Quakers’ hearts and minds about slavery. This nonfiction picture book for kids ages 7–10 about a man who didn’t mind being different, in both how he looked and what he believed.From the time he was young, Benjamin Lay’s heart burned for justice. Only about four feet tall, he knew what it was to be different, and he believed firmly in the equality of all people. The young Quaker was troubled by stories of cruelty and terror on slave ships that he heard about as a sailor. And when he moved to the island of Barbados from England, he quickly saw those ships were only the beginning of the horrors of enslavement. Benjamin began to speak out against enslavement, particularly against other Quakers who owned slaves, which led to him and his wife being forced to leave both Barbados and England.Settling in Pennsylvania, Benjamin began a campaign to change his community’s mind about enslavement. He protested, he boycotted sugar and tobacco, he called out those who owned slaves, and he wrote books explaining his views, published by his friend Benjamin Franklin. He made many enemies and endured hardships. But slowly, slowly, he changed the hearts of his whole community, convincing American Quakers of the evils of enslavement.

You’ve probably heard of Albert Einstein, Frida Kahlo, or Louis Armstrong. But do you know what these famous figures were doing at the age of ten? Delve into the lives of ten fascinating figures and find out how their lives as children paved the way for the people they became. Accompanied by richly detailed illustrations throughout, Carlyn Beccia’s 10 at 10 brings you into the lives of ten extraordinary individuals.