United Nations Explained for Kids

Discover the Power of Peace, Purpose, and Global Unity — Through a Child’s Eyes! Introduce your child to the world-changing mission of the United Nations in this inspiring, beautifully illustrated book that makes big ideas simple, fun, and unforgettable. “United Nations (UN) Explained for Kids” by Promise Bernard is more than just a book — it's a window into the world, where you…

Llama Llama Graduation Day!

Llama Llama Graduation Day! by Anna Dewdney is a children's picture book about Llama Llama celebrating the end of the school year and preparing for graduation. Although Llama Llama has learned many things throughout the year, he feels unsure about saying goodbye to his teacher and classmates. With support from his family and friends, he learns that changes can feel difficult but can also bring …

History Smashers: Earth Day and the Environment

What really happened when the first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970? In this instalment of the History Smashers series, Kate Messner investigates common myths and misconceptions about Earth Day, environmental activism, and the history of environmental protection. The book reveals that efforts to protect the environment began long before the first Earth Day. Readers discover examples of Indi…

The bad seed

This is a book about a bad seed. A baaaaaaaaaad seed. How bad? Do you really want to know? He has a bad temper, bad manners, and a bad attitude. He's been bad since he can remember! With Jory John's charming and endearing text and bold expressive illustrations by Pete Oswald, here is The Bad Seed: a funny yet touching tale that reminds us of the remarkably transformative power of will, accept…

Say something!

From the creator of the New York Times bestseller The Word Collector comes an empowering story about finding your voice, and using it to make the world a better place. A New York Times BestsellerThe world needs your voice. If you have a brilliant idea... say something! If you see an injustice... say something!In this empowering new picture book, beloved author Peter H. Reynolds explores the ma…

The other side

Clover's mom says it isn't safe to cross the fence that segregates their African-American side of town from the white side where Anna lives. But the two girls strike up a friendship, and get around the grown-ups' rules by sitting on top of the fence together. With the addition of a brand-new author's note, this special edition celebrates the tenth anniversary of this classic book. As always,…

Earth's changing rivers

What is a meander? Why did ancient civilizations spring up along the banks of great rivers? How do dams change river landscapes? Landscapes and People explores the landforms that make up the world around us. This title explores rivers and explains how the landscape is formed and changed, as well as how people and settlements change and are changed by the landscape. Finally, each title looks at …

Remembrance

Scotland, 1915. A group of teenagers from two families meet for a picnic, but the war across the Channel is soon to tear them away from such youthful pleasures. All too soon, the horror of what is to become known as The Great War engulfs them, their friends and the whole village. From the horror of the trenches, to the devastating reality seen daily by those nursing the wounded, they struggle t…

Crispin : the cross of lead

"Asta's Son" is all he's ever been called. The lack of a name is appropriate, because he and his mother are but poor peasants in 14th century medieval England. But this thirteen-year-old boy who thought he had little to lose soon finds himself with even less - no home, no family, or possessions. Accused of a crime he did not commit, he may be killed on sight, by anyone. If he wishes to remain a…

What is a gas?

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

9780778707691

Collation

24 pages : illustration ; 21 cm

Series Title

Matter Close-up

Call Number

530.4 PEP