Nonfiction
The Good Luck Book: A Celebration of Global Traditions, Superstitions, and Folklore
by Heather Alexander
Only in California
by Heather Alexander
Illustrated by Jen Taylor
ONLY IN TEXAS
by Heather Alexander
Illustrated by Jen Taylor
ONLY IN NEW YORK
by Heather Alexander
Illustrated by Joseph Moffat-Peña
Only in Florida
by Heather Alexander
Illustrated by Joseph Moffat-Peña
Only in America!: The Weird and Wonderful 50 States
by Heather Alexander
Illustrated by Alan Berry Rhys
An Amazon Best Children’s Book of 2021
This oversized state-by-state compendium is overflowing with weird laws, quirks, one-offs, and unusual records only to be found in the wonderfully wacky US of A. Only in America! explores the strangest claims to fame and the most unusual place names every state has to offer. Visit the city of Dinosaur, drop by the Pizza Museum, find out where it is illegal to feed a pig without a permit, see the longest gum wrapper chain (over 20 miles!), and check out the world’s only “carhenge” (that’s right, Stonehenge reconstructed using cars).
Illustrated in a bold graphic art style that evokes vintage Americana, the book is arranged state by state, giving key facts about each and presenting an alternative and hilarious look at quirky phenomena that are truly only in America.
A CHILD’S INTRODUCTION TO THE NUTCRACKER
The Story, Music, Costumes, and Choreography of the Fairy Tale Ballet
by Heather Alexander
Illustrated by Amélie Videlo
Ballet enthusiasts of all ages will delight in the magical story of The Nutcracker and the magnificent ballet it inspired in this enchanted book packed with colorful illustrations, fun facts, history, music, and the love of dance.
Whether The Nutcracker is your first ballet experience or you’re already a master dancer, everything you love and want to know about this special, sugar-spun, snow-dusted ballet can be found in these delightful pages. Follow The Nutcracker as it makes its way from page to stage to become the world’s most popular holiday ballet. Learn all about the dazzling steps, spins, and jumps choreographed by Petipa, Ivanov, and Balanchine, and meet the famed composer Tchaikovsky. Packed with charming illustrations showcasing the beautiful costumes and lavish sets, plus removable poster for you to color, A Child’s Introduction to the Nutcracker lets you to enjoy this magical ballet all year round!
A Child’s Introduction to Egyptology
The Mummies, Pyramids, Pharaohs, Gods, and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt
by Heather Alexander
Illustrated by Sara Mulvanny
Get ready to go back in time and discover one of history’s most fascinating civilizations—Ancient Egypt!
Explore the wonders of ancient Egypt from the very beginning of the kingdom 4,500 years ago through the reign of Cleopatra in 31 BC. Learn about gods and goddesses (such as Ra, the god of the sun, and Isis, the goddesses of magic), powerful pharaohs (such as Ramses II and Nefertiti), how the magnificent Great Pyramid in Giza was built, how Tutankhamun’s tomb was found, how mummies were made, and if there really is a mummy’s curse. Plus there’s a removable hieroglyphs poster and fun activities, including How to Mummify an Apple and Create Your Own Papyrus.
Filled with colorful illustrations, this fact-filled book is perfect for every young Egyptologist!
A CHILD’S INTRODUCTION TO NORSE MYTHOLOGY
Odin, Thor, Loki, and Other Viking Gods, Goddesses, Giants, and Monsters
by Heather Alexander
Illustrated by Meredith Hamilton
Come explore the popular and captivating world of Norse mythology in a book packed with action, intrigue, trickery, and love. Organized into two parts, part one introduces Odin, the leader of the Norse gods; Thor and his mighty hammer; Frigg, weaver of the destinies of humans and gods; frost and fire giants; cunning dwarves; and many more. Part two dramatizes the suspenseful myths, including The Creation of the Cosmos, The Aesir-Vanir War, Loki Bound, and Thor’s Hammer.
“This book is an absolute favorite at our house! We home school and every day for the past few week, we read one (or part of one) of these stories at lunch time. Even the pickiest eaters and busiest kids can be summoned to the table because these stories are so fun and engaging.”-Parent on Amazon.com
A Child’s Introduction to Greek Mythology
The Stories of the Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, Monsters, and Other Mythical Creatures
by Heather Alexander
Illustrated by Meredith Hamilton
Packed with action, adventure, tragedy, and triumph, A Child’s Introduction to Greek Mythology explores all the fantastic and memorable classic Greek myths. Sidebars feature word definitions and fun facts, as well as games and projects. Includes a Gods and Goddesses Family Tree Poster!
“This is one of the best books I have seen for children about the Greek myths. I teach third graders and can’t wait to share this book with them.” – Teacher on Amazon.com
Introduction to Art
The World’s Greatest Paintings and Sculptures
Illustrated by Meredith Hamilton
A Child’s Introduction to Art introduces kids to the art world’s most famous painters, styles, and periods, all brought to life through full-color photographs of 40 masterpieces, as well as charming illustrations. Includes do-it-yourself art projects throughout!
Amazon Best Nonfiction of 2014
Silver Medal Parent’s Choice Award
“This is terrific for browsing, thinking, dreaming and art-making.”—Kirkus
A Child’s Introduction to the World
Geography, Cultures, and People–From the Grand Canyon to the Great Wall of China
by Heather Alexander
Illustrated by Meredith Hamilton
Readers ages 9 to 12 will travel around the globe, from Greenland to Tasmania, learning the locations and characteristics of continents, countries, and states and provinces in this lively introduction to our world. Starting with the basics―hemispheres, latitude and longitude, continental drift, map notation, landforms, population density, and more―the book gives kids a solid foundation to begin exploring world geography. Each section profiles a different continent, including climates and biomes (tundra, grasslands, etc.), mountain ranges and bodies of water, people and cultures, governments and industries, wildlife, and much more. And sidebars throughout offer biographies of explorers, fun facts, and projects kids can do with parents or on their own. The book also includes a pop-up paper globe and reusable stickers.
A Child’s Introduction to Natural History
The Story of Our Living Earth–From Amazing Animals and Plants to Fascinating Fossils and Gems
by Heather Alexander
Illustrated by Meredith Hamilton
A Child’s Introduction to Natural History introduces kids to the fascinating wonders of our natural world. The book delves into a vast array of topics, such as geology, fossils and dinosaurs, how animals move and fly, evolution, biomes, and more—with eye-catching photos and charming illustrations. Sidebars throughout offer biographies of naturalists, as well as fun, hands-on projects.
LIFE ON EARTH: Human Body
by Heather Alexander
Illustrated by Andres Lozano
How many bones do I have in my body? What does my heart do? And why do we breathe? This fact-filled book answers 100 questions about the human body and has more than 70 engaging lift-flaps to open.
LIFE ON EARTH: Ocean
Illustrated by Andres Lozano
How do fish breathe? Why is the ocean salty? Why is a whale not a fish? Find out in this interactive book with 100 questions and answers and 70 flaps to lift.
LIFE ON EARTH: Space
Illustrated by Andres Lozano
How big is the universe? What would it be like to live on Venus? Is there life on another planet? Find out in this stylish, fact-filled book, packed with flaps to lift.
LIFE ON EARTH: Farm
Illustrated by Andres Lozano
Who lives in the barn? How do seeds grow? And where do eggs come from? This fact-filled book answers 100 questions about farms and has more than 70 engaging lift-flaps to open.
LIFE ON EARTH: Things That Go
by Heather Alexander
Illustrated by Andres Lozano
When was the wheel invented? How fast is a bullet train? What makes a car go? Find out in this interactive book with 100 questions and answers, and 70 lift-the-flaps to explore.
LIFE ON EARTH: Dinosaurs
Illustrated by Andres Lozano
When did the dinosaurs live? How did they hunt? And why is the T-Rex the scariest dinosaur? This fact-filled book answers 100 questions about dinosaurs and has more than 70 engaging lift-flaps to open.
LIFE ON EARTH: Jungle
Illustrated by Andres Lozano
Which animals live in the jungle? What noises will you hear? And how do the plants grow? This fact-filled book answers 100 questions about jungles and has more than 70 engaging lift-flaps to open.
LIFE ON EARTH: Earth
Illustrated by Andres Lozano
Topics covered include the solar system, the continents, plants and animals, how maps work and world landmarks, among many more. Scientific details are turned into simple, bitesize facts that the reader lifts the flaps to discover.
VIP: DR. MAE JEMISON: BRAVE ROCKETEER
by Heather Alexander
Soar to the stars with Dr. Mae Jemison in this exciting middle grade nonfiction biography.
Mae Jemison is the first African American woman to travel to space. She’s also a medical doctor who once joined the Peace Corps. And a trained dancer, too! Experience all the exciting moments in Dr. Jemison’s thrilling life in this exciting biography, packed with two-color illustrations and fun facts, including the secrets of NASA.
Who Is Hillary Clinton?
At age fourteen, Hillary Clinton thought it would be exciting to become an astronaut, so she sent an application to NASA. The reply was a flat out rejection: the space program didn’t take women. It was a critical moment for the young girl, one that made her realize the world she lived in needed changing and that she had better try to make those changes happen. Clinton’s life has been a thrilling series of firsts—First Lady of the US, then first First Lady to become a US Senator, Secretary of State, and the first woman to run as the Democratic candidate for President. This easy-to- read biography charts her life all the way through her historic run for the White House.
SHINE-A-LIGHT: AT THE LIBRARY
What’s it like inside a library? Who is welcome, how do you use one and what is there to do? This beautifully illustrated book introduces children to libraries, big and small, and all of the amazing things these institutions have to offer–from books to puppet shows, from author signings to computer research and from special collections to very important rules. In addition, the unique design of the book allows children to discover a “hidden” image by holding the page up to a bright light.
Discovery Stem Stars:
Women Who Rocked Medicine
From the earliest female doctors, to pioneering geneticists, to amazing transplant surgeons . . . Discover the inspiring stories of 19 of the most awesome female scientists, inventors, and health-care providers who have dedicated their lives to healing the world!
Discovery Stem Stars:
Women Who Rocked Space
From the first woman astronomer, to innovative computers, to a record-holding spacewalker . . . Discover the inspiring stories of 19 of the most awesome female explorers of our solar system and beyond!
U.S. Women’s Soccer: Go for Gold!
Get to know the 2016 US Women’s Soccer team! Filled with amazing photos!
Oksana
The real-life fairy-tale story of figure skating superstar Oksana Baiul, the sixteen-year-old Ukrainian orphan who stole the spotlight, the gold medal, and the hearts of millions at the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway.
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