Kids

An atlas of the most extreme meteorological and geological disasters that nature has to offer! Clear, coherent explanations break down the science behind phenomena includ- ing hurricanes, tornadoes, avalanches, earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanoes, alongside fascinating facts about the biggest and the worst. Informative, accessible illustrations.

The life of Puerto Rican actress, dancer, and singer Rita Moreno, from her girlhood journey to New York to her rise as a timeless superstar.

Readers will learn about the causes and effects of invasive species through colorful and clear graphics, such as maps, charts, and infographics. Book also includes a glossary, index, suggested books and websites, and a bibliography.

Eight-year-old aspiring magician Oliver and his rabbit sidekick Benny must solve a mysterious robbery to save their act. Includes directions for performing a card trick.  This is the first book in a series called The Unbelievable Oliver.  Click here to see subsequent titles.

Naomi has always loved her vibrant neighborhood but things are changing quickly so, inspired by Mr. Ray, she paints murals to preserve her favorite memories.

Unable to choose one favorite color, a young boy enjoys wearing a pink tutu on Sundays, playing with an orange basketball on Tuesdays, and trying to change things with a purple wand on Saturdays.

Shares amazing facts about sharks, from how they cannot smile and do not have bones to how some species glow in the dark or even live up to 600 years.

The White House is filled with the history of a nation. But you might be surprised by how much of this history comes from residents who never left . . . even after their own deaths! Among the most famous of these phantoms is Abraham Lincoln. Ever since the president's death, politicians and First Families alike have spotted the ghostly president around his former home. Find out more in this graphic thriller.

Details how animals live and thrive in Antarctica, including examples of how penguins, seals, and icefish adapt to this challenging climate.

When a storm separates Hedgehog from her lifelong friend, Mutty, she bravely sets out to find him and makes some very good new friends in the process.