Maggie likes being a kitty. But sometimes that’s not enough. Sometimes a girl has to be super.
One little girl transforms herself over and over in this inventive picture book from the bestselling author and illustrator of Not a Box, Antoinette Portis. Once again, Portis shows us that children make ordinary life fun using their imaginations.
Starting kindergarten can be a little scary. But Annalina shows us there are lots of new and exciting things to look forward to—meeting your teacher, playing on the monkey bars, feeding the pet tortoise, and making new friends. Experience the ups and downs of the first days of kindergarten through Annalina’s very own diary (as told to Antoinette Portis) and discover why the kids in room 2K are just fine!
Edna the penguin only knows the three colors that surround her: white ice, black night, and blue sea. She is convinced there is something more out there. So she sets out on a quest—a quest for color. When she finally finds what she’s been looking for, it’s everything she hoped for and more.
But that doesn’t mean she will ever stop looking.
Antoinette Portis again captures the thrill of when pretend feels so real that it becomes real. With a stick in hand, the options are endless—whether it’s conducting an orchestra, painting a masterpiece, or slaying a dragon—give a child a stick and let imagination take over and the magic begin.
A box is just a box . . . unless it’s not a box. From mountain to rocket ship, a small rabbit shows that a box will go as far as the imagination allows.
Gayle E. Pitman’s picture book biography about Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin, one of San Francisco’s most well-known and politically active lesbian couples, illustrated by Christopher Lyles
Describing the view from Phyllis and Del’s San Francisco window, When You Look Out the Window shows how one couple’s activism transformed their community —and had ripple effects throughout the world. The book includes a Reading Guide that provides helpful historical context, as well as a Note to Parents, Caregivers, and Educators about the importance of teaching LGBTQ history and culture to all children.
In a wildly whimsical, validating, and exuberant reflection of the LGBT community, This Day In June welcomes readers to experience a pride celebration and share in a day when we are all united. Also included is a Reading Guide chock-full of facts about LGBT history and culture, as well as a Note to Parents and Caregivers with information on how to talk to children about sexual orientation and gender identity in age-appropriate ways. This Day In June is an excellent tool for teaching respect, acceptance, and understanding of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people.
Readers are in for a treat as a young nugget prepares for his first hop in a real bird, as well as a complete tour around the Mother ship. They even test their flight skills in a practice dogfight. The lieutenant keeps the jargon flowing during this tour of duty that will have young readers spooled up to use their new vocabulary.
Expertly researched and dynamically illustrated, this patriotic adventure is chock full of information for military buffs and aspiring aviators alike.
Sure to make kids feel—and talk—like fighter pilots!
Step back in time to Ruby’s hash house and put on the nosebag with the boss hogger. He’ll tell you he likes his eggs with headlights, but if you want scrambled, just order wreck on the main line. Follow him as he and his ashcat warm up the engine at the roundhouse and hitch her up to a jigger. Then jingle the brass and ride the point. . .Get ready to feel the wind in your hair as the rods start flashing. . .
Learning the lingo is just part of the fun, because now you’re railroading!
Recommended by the Smithsonian Museum of American History
Plastic Ahoy! is a real-world example of the scientific method in action; specifically, the Scripps Institute of Oceanography-sponsored (SEAPLEX) adventure to the North Pacific Gyre garbage patch. Armed only with questions, the scientists gathered plastic samples and marine life that became the basis of important experimental study about the effects of plastic on the ocean, which became the basis for this book. “Trash Talk” and” Ocean Life” sidebars provide age-appropriate science and social studies curriculum and common core tie-ins for educators.
Plastic: it’s used to make everything from drink bottles and bags to toys and toothbrushes. But what happens when it ends up where it doesn’t belong—like in the Pacific Ocean? How does it affect ocean life? Is it dangerous? And exactly how much is out there?
Meet a team of researchers who sailed one thousand miles into open ocean. They explored the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, where millions of pieces of plastic have collected from rivers, beaches, and ocean traffic all over the world.
For nearly three weeks at sea, trash detectives gathered bits of plastic and ocean organisms. Their samples helped them learn more about the effects of plastic in the ocean. Using the scientific method the researchers observed, developed hypotheses, and created experiments. Follow along on the expedition to find out how they studied the Garbage Patch—and what alarming discoveries they made.
Capital Public Radio’s “Insight” with Beth Ruyak chats with Patricia Newman
