Young Kids

Are you looking for picture books with strong female role models but don’t have time to prescreen them all? Do you want to introduce your young daughter to all of the awesome women out there, but keep it upbeat and fun at the same time? The Girls' Happy Place Picture Book Guide reviews 150 fiction and non-fiction picture books, calling out potential pitfalls -- like mention of violence, war, or death -- that might be too heavy for young children's sensibilities. While intended for children ages 3 to 6 years old, the Happy Place Picture Book Guide is valuable for those living or working ...

When a mysterious drawing binder appears on thirteen-year-old Nate Smith’s windowsill, he starts having visions—and drawing them. Strange creatures come for his work, launching him on a space adventure to learn the alien art of making. Armed with an otherworldly pen that brings his drawings to life, Nate must save planets, and his parents, from the dark creations of an alien mastermind. If only he believed he had talent.

Normal. Who is to say what this word means? For Magda Newman, it was a goal. She wanted her son Nathaniel to be able to play on the playground, swim at the beach, enjoy the moments his friends took for granted. But Nathaniel’s severe Treacher Collins syndrome - a craniofacial condition - meant that other concerns came first. Could he eat without the aid of a gastrointestinal tube? Could he hear? Would he ever be able to breathe effortlessly? But Nathaniel looks at “normal” from a completely different perspective.

Amelia Bedelia is sure she will love everything about autumn. The colorful trees. Jumping in the leaves. Apples, apples, apples! Warm apple pie. Fun family projects. Amelia Bedelia can't wait. What could be better? Autumn! Hooray for apples and fall!

Project X is a captivating adventure about a young hero who breaks free from the constraints of a dystopian world and fights for autonomy. Filled with action and suspense, this exciting tale is perfect for fans of dystopian novels and reluctant readers.

Caution: Contains more excitement than is probably good for you. Martha Moon is an ordinary girl living in an ordinary town. Until her family disappears and she is left afraid and alone. In the search for her family, she finds a mysterious wooden chest, a portal to a mystical kingdom. Will her extraordinary expedition have immeasurable consequences far beyond her own world...? Will Martha survive the perilous journey to find those she loves? Dive into the mystical world of Spurious and find out for yourself. If you are brave enough!!

The ghostly apparition is just the start! A free trip to a beautiful Colorado ski resort seems to be a perfect Christmas vacation for Ricky and his friends. However, a hotel fire and a terrifying slide down Kamikaze Run aren’t the best way to start out! And when a ghostly apparition begins haunting the resort, Ricky must learn new lessons about trust, even as he attempts to solve the mystery…and survive.

So far in the new life of Lance and Luna Lingmell, they’ve been adopted into a mysterious town called Mistylock, fought vampires, battled evil birds, been turned to stone, discovered lost family, and discovered that magic is real. But terror descends over the town and the Lingmell siblings as they are thrust into adventure once again. A fight against a complete unknown; monsters from another planet. Not only have the aliens come to steal resources from Earth; but they intend to steal the souls of Mistylock first. And it’s up to Lance and Luna to get them back.

This captivating audiobook brings beloved biblical stories to life through intimate, first-person narratives, letting you experience them as if you were there. Picture the creation of the world through the eyes of a wolf, or the miracle of the loaves and fishes from the perspective of the young boy who shared his bread. Each story is reimagined with emotional depth, pulling you into the hearts and minds of those who shaped these timeless tales.

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Can Aimi defeat a bigger competitor than teams sponsored by Silicon Valley's most powerful Internet behemoths? The teams boarded the Floating City to travel the world in search of hidden mythological relics that when found may open doors to new worlds for the winners. Aimi was defeated by her mentor in part one of this epic voyage. Has Aimi sacrificed her integrity to no avail? Can she make her way back to her team? If you like honest characters, beautiful twists, and Christian themes, then you’ll love father-daughter writing duo Bill & Mia Belew’s wonderful tale. Buy sixth-in-series, ...

An introduction to the Kannada language for children, including everyday phrases. Phrases are reviewed in three ways: listening, understanding, and repeating. Topics include phrases used in every day discussion, such as greetings, weather, color, foods, vehicles, animals, and many others. This is an ideal introduction to the Kannada language.

Thrown into the past by ancient, alien technology, Master Scout Gavin Hart becomes a lost human colony’s only hope for survival. But a power-hungry warlord and his army stand between Hart and the colony’s salvation. Hart discovers allies among the warlord’s prisoners—royal guardsmen to a captive princess. But they’re intent on rescuing their princess from the warlord’s clutches, not stopping the invisible doom from Hart’s warning. To save their world, Hart must save their princess first. Every hero has his own heroes. For Scout legend David Rice, that hero was Gavin Hart. Join...

We know riddles and jokes are some of the best ways to pass time and bond with friends and family. We also know that they have numerous health benefits that can positively affect you and your child in many ways! When it comes riddles and jokes, they have been around since the dawn of time and continuously bring joy to all different types of people around the world to this very day.

Everyone in Peter Powers' family has super awesome superpowers. His dad controls fire with his mind, and his mom can fly. His big brother makes copies of himself, and his little sister is super strong. And his baby brother even turns invisible! But all Peter can do is - this is really embarrassing - make ice cubes with his fingertips. When Captain Tornado comes to town and begins robbing banks, will Peter Powers and his totally lame abilities step up to save the day - or will he get cold feet?

Seventeen-year-old Hope Long's life revolves around her brother Jeremy. So when Jeremy is accused of killing the town's beloved baseball coach, Hope's world begins to unravel. Everyone is convinced Jeremy did it, and since he hasn't spoken a word in 9 years, he's unable to defend himself. Their lawyer instructs Hope to convince the jury that Jeremy is insane, but all her life Hope has known that Jeremy's just different than other people - better, even.

A middle grade fantasy book that both teens and young adults will enjoy! Perfect for kids who love adventure, dragons, and epic battles! Salem is a young warrior and Medea is a solid white angel dragon, as well as the princess of the northern angel dragons. She is a fireless type of dragon with fur instead of scales. Angel dragons didn't possess the ability to breathe fire and had very little defense since they didn't have scales, but fur instead. The angel dragons did possess the ability to use advanced magic, being a magical type of dragon they had the ability to use advanced magic. ...

The Halloween Adventure in Mexico Join a family on their unforgettable Halloween vacation in Mexico! When their curious son sneaks away to the beach, he suddenly finds himself in the middle of a wild and mysterious adventure. With a giant whale lurking in the deep blue sea and an unexpected journey beneath the waves, the family must uncover the secrets of the ocean before it’s too late. Will they find their way back, or will Halloween hold a surprise they’ll never forget? This fun and slightly spooky story is perfect for children ages 4 to 8, offering just the right amount of excitement...

Hope Jahren is an award-winning scientist, a brilliant writer, a passionate teacher, and one of the seven billion people with whom we share this earth. In The Story of More, she illuminates the link between human habits and our imperiled planet. In concise, easy-to-understand chapters, she takes us through the science behind the key inventions—from electric power to large-scale farming to automobiles—that, even as they help us, release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere like never before.

An eighth grader dares to direct the school play. Can she handle her cast of peers? Aimi Wilby loves theater and writing. With the spring play coming up, the budding author is thrilled to be assigned as an assistant director. Diligent Aimi can’t believe it when her teacher abruptly quits, and she is chosen to write and direct the entire production. Aimi refuses to be deterred even when she loses her mentor, her cast members fight, the school administrators prove apathetic, and parents are constantly overbearing. However, what the intrepid teenager fears most is that she will disappoint ...