Nothing ever happens to Ralph. So every day when it’s time to write stories, Ralph thinks really hard. He stares at his paper. He stares at the ceiling. But he has no stories! With the help of his classmates, Ralph realizes that a great story can be about something very little . . . and that maybe he really does have some stories to tell.
A king who rained for forty years? A coat of arms? Boars coming to dinner? No wonder a little girl is confused by the things her parents say. This book full of hilarious wordplay and zany illustrations will keep children of all ages in stitches!
Written for his son Casper, Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang is a Juvenile Fiction written by Ian FLeming (best known for James Bond). The book was critically acclaimed and was later adapted into a movie by same name. It is still popular after 50 years.
From an Idea to Google is a behind-the-computer-screen look into the history, business, and brand of the world's largest search engine. With humorous black & white illustrations throughout, learn about the company that even earned its own catchphrase: Google it! Today, Google is the number one internet search engine and the most visited website in the world. But a long time ago, two college friends, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, started out with just an idea. Find out more about Google’s history, the business, and the brand in this illustrated nonfiction book!
This book tells the story of Madam C. J. Walker, who invented a line of African American hair products and cosmetics that made her to become the first self-made female millionaire of any race. Written in graphic-novel format.
"This book's appealing narrative zeroes in on Newton’s curiosity and hunger to learn about the world, characteristics likely to resonate with children today. Young readers will come away with plenty of facts about the scientist, but they also might chuckle at his antics and absentmindedness.” —Booklist
Jack and his foster siblings, Ava and Matt, are not your typical kids—they’re geniuses. Well, Ava and Matt are. Ava speaks multiple languages and builds robots for fun, and Matt is an expert astronomer and math whiz. As for Jack, it’s hard to stand out when surrounded by geniuses all the time.
After receiving a stuffed animal chimpanzee for her first birthday, Jane Goodall's love of animals only grew. She saw what humans and animals had in common, not what makes us different, and used that to advocate for animal rights everywhere, becoming famous for her work with chimpanzees.
Against the fascinating tapestry of Frances history during the Hundred Years' War, Diane Stanley unfolds the story of the simple thirteen-year-old village girl who in Just a few years would lead France to independence from English rule, and thus become a symbol of France's national pride. It is a story of vision and bravery, fierce determination, and tragic martyrdom.
Malcolm X grew to be one of America’s most influential figures. But first, he was a boy named Malcolm Little. Bolstered by the love and wisdom of his large, warm family, young Malcolm Little was a natural born leader. But when confronted with intolerance and a series of tragedies, Malcolm’s optimism and faith were threatened. He had to learn how to be strong and how to hold on to his individuality. He had to learn self-reliance.
Ever wonder how Nike became the athletics empire it is today? This book digs into the marketing campaigns and strategy that turned this running-shoe company into the outfitter for many athletes as well as the iconic American brand. With infographics and engaging visuals throughout, this behind-the-scenes look into the historical and business side of Nike will be an invaluable resource for kids interested in what makes this business run.
A book that brings mathematics to life in stories, puzzles and challenges. Here we find: How the fractions were squeezed between the whole numbers Witness the rise and fall of the Roman numerals Do mental gymnastics with intriguing puzzles Challenge a friend to a special game Help factorials cut things down to size Discover what's a zillion
A page-turning mystery brimming with lighthearted intrigue and essential middle-grade math skills, Math Mysteries: The Triplet Threat by author Aaron Starmer will have readers on the edge of their seats as they unravel the who-done it using math. Perfect for both mystery and math lovers, as well as kids who love puzzles, riddles, brainteasers, and adventure stories!
Over 100 pages of fun and engaging math coloring puzzles where students have to use their math skills to find the value of different symbols in each puzzle. The puzzles are organized by difficulty level: beginner, intermediate, and advanced and are perfect for students in grades 3-8 (ages 8 and up!). The symbols in the puzzles range from video games to rainbows and unicorns to cosmic cats! The book also includes multiplication table puzzles as well as bonus math riddles as well. Every page is a new opportunity for kids to develop their math skills and have some fun coloring too!
35 creative origami designs plus brain-teasing math questions add up to the perfect math activity for kids Discover how fractions, shapes, and symmetry turn a flat sheet of paper into a 3D work of art!
