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Do young people today find meaning in the Holocaust? That’s the question that prompted a writing project across North America, Italy, and Australia asking young people to share their ideas about this time in history. Some students wrote short stories. Some discussed the impact of books they had...

Everyone's in love with vampires, and if his name happens to be Edward Cullen, then readers of the wildly popular Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer can't help but be crazy about him. For all those who adore Bella Swan, Edward, and the rest of the Cullen family and can't get enough, this companion...

Just in time for Roahl Dahl Month! Roald Dahl is one of the most famous children's book authors ever. Now in this Who Was . . . ? biography, children will learn of his real-life adventures. A flying ace for the British Air Force, he was married to an Academy Award-winning actress. He also wrote...

A practical guide to demystify the process of writing poetry, by the bestselling author of A Writer’s Notebook and the ALA Notable Book Fig Pudding. Poetry matters. At the most important moments, when everyone else is silent, poetry rises to speak. This book is full of practical wisdom...

How To Write For Children is for anyone who has an idea for a children's book, and doesn't know what to do next. This book is an easy three step guide that teaches how to take a story from an idea to a completed project ready for publishing. Step one helps the writer with the basics of beginning...

Punctuation marks come alive in this clever picture book featuring fourteen playful poems. Periods stop sentences in a baker's shop, commas help a train slow down, quotation marks tell people what to do, and colons stubbornly introduce lists. This appealing primer is a surefire way to make punctuation both accessible and fun for kids.

A collection of illustrated words and concepts, aimed at children in preschool or early primary years. These books help children learn English in a fun and entertaining way.

Planes, Trains, and More will let young readers discover all the exciting ways people can travel: by airplane, by bicycle--and even by space shuttle! This 43-word book includes interactive questions at the back and uses large, colorful photos to teach children all about travel. Grade: Kindergarten Subject:...

The Little Hide and Seek series encourages a life-long love of reading and is guaranteed to capture a child's interest while developing reading skills and general knowledge. Hunt for first words with your toddler in Little Hide and Seek: Words. Your child will want to return to this eBook again...

Learn your alphabet with a little twist.

Follow a River is a 198-word book for confident young readers who want to learn all about rivers. With beautiful photography of real rivers, descriptions of how they work, and amazing river facts, Follow a River is an excellent first guide to the subject. It also includes a glossary and discussion...

"[The Weighty Word Book] will appeal to kids who want to sound as smart as they are. It offers a clever, funny way to introduce new words into the vocabulary. . . . There's one word for every letter of the alphabet--wait until you see what they do with dogmatic, juxtapose and zealot."--The Gazette...

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In Trees and Leaves, schoolchildren will learn to identify many different leaves and the trees they come from by their size, shape, and color. This 33-word book includes discussion questions and bright, clear photography to teach children all they need to know about leaves and trees. Grade:...