A Voice for the Everglades
A Voice for the Everglades
The Florida Everglades are made up of nine different ecosystems supporting an astonishing variety of wildlife—panthers, manatees, snails, frogs, and a rainbow of bird species. But for years, the Everglades were threatened. They needed a voice to speak up for them. Marjory Stoneman Douglas became that voice. Her book “A River of Grass” helped the world see the irreplaceable beauty and value of the Everglades. Marjory’s activism led to the creation of a national park and dedicated conservation efforts, and throughout her long life she inspired countless people to use their voices to make a difference.
The Kid and the Chameleon Set #1 (The Kid and the Chameleon: Time to Read, Level 3)
Tessy is a kid. Newton is a chameleon. Their adventures in trying to get along are now together in one shrink-wrapped set. Contains the first three books in the series: The Kid and the Chameleon; The Kid and the Chameleon Sleepover; and The Kid and the Chameleon Go to School.
Zoo-mate Wanted
Sisters Leah and Lilly have only one thing in common: they share a room. One day, Leah’s mess makes Lilly storm out. Only a wild animal could live with Leah. That’s not a bad idea! Leah posts a wanted ad, and the search for the perfect new zoo-mate begins. For anyone who’s struggled to get along with a sibling, this animal-centric picture book reminds us all why it’s worth trying.
What’s Silly Hair Day with No Hair?
Bea has alopecia areata—that means she doesn’t have any hair. So when it’s time for silly hair day at school, Bea doesn’t know what to do. Her best friend, Shaleah, is determined to help. With silly hair day fast approaching, they’re focused on finding a way for everyone to take part.
Way Past Sad
James is sad. Way past sad. His best friend, Sanj, is moving away. James feels all alone, and even hugs from Mom don’t take away all his sad. But it helps to talk about it. Nothing can change the fact that Sanj is moving, but will James and Sanj always be sad? Or is there a way to get past it?
Way Past Jealous
Yaz is jealous. Way past jealous. Yaz loves to draw, but no one ever notices her pictures. Everyone loves Debby’s drawings, and one even got put up on the classroom wall with a star on it. Now Yaz’s jealousy is making her think ugly things, and even act mean! How can she get past jealous?
Transportation
There was no looking back after the wheel was invented. It allowed people to build carts to transport their goods and, eventually, those carts turned into means of transportation for people. But there were also horses, and donkeys, and bullocks for transporting goods and people. There were stagecoaches, and trains, and cars. And there were boats—all kinds of boats—and all kinds of airplanes. People are very good at inventing ways to make their lives easier, and transportation has always been at the forefront of the world of invention.
The Star Festival
Tanabata Matsuri, the Star Festival, celebrates a popular folktale: The Emperor of the Heavens separates his daughter, Orihime, from her love, Hikoboshi, all year—but on this day the two stars finally reunite, crossing a bridge over the Milky Way. For Keiko, her mama, and her grandmother, Tanabata is about making tanzaku wishes, taking in the colorful decorations, and eating delicious food like nagashi somen and shaved ice. But when Obaasan gets lost in the crowd, Keiko and Mama must make their own bridge to find her again—and see if their tanzaku comes true.
The D.O.G.
Lola is back! Fresh from her escapades at her school when the principal is not exactly impressed with her very unusual pigtails, and straight from her hard-pressed victory with the boys who don’t want to let the girls play soccer, Lola now has to convince her mother that having a dog is a good idea.
The Big Beach Cleanup
Cora is excited to enter the local sandcastle-building contest—until the contest is canceled due to litter at the beach. Determined to help save their favorite place, Cora and Mama get to work picking up the single-use plastics that have washed onto the shore. It will take more than four hands to clean up the beach, but Cora is just getting started.