Have you ever seen a dinosaur in your backyard? Of course not. But where did they go? What did a Parasaurolophus sound like? Why did the Spinosaurus have enormous fins along its back? Do you ever wonder what a Tyrannosaurus rex ate for dinner? Perhaps it feasted on freshly caught Maiasaura. Or maybe it preferred slow-roasted Pterodactyl. …
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For twelve-year-old Emily, the best thing about moving to San Francisco is that it’s the home city of her literary idol: Garrison Griswold, book publisher and creator of the online sensation Book Scavenger (a game where books are hidden in cities all over the country and clues to find them are revealed through puzzles). Upon her arrival, however, …
Ketterdam: a bustling hub of international trade where anything can be had for the right price–and no one knows that better than criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker. Kaz is offered a chance at a deadly heist that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams. But he can’t pull it off alone…A convict with a thirst for revenge.A sharpshooter …
Yoga Baby spreads his arms out like a butterfly . . .Yoga Baby wobbles like a little bird . . . Yoga Baby says “time for rest–ahh, shh, shh”A perfect introduction to yoga for toddlers Here is a playful introduction to nine simple yoga exercises for young children. Toddlers will enjoy moving along …
A whirlwind tour through the intriguing world of scienceWhat exactly is science? Stars and planets, rocks and soil, hurricanes and airplanes–science is all of these things and so much more. It’s also about curiosity: asking questions and exploring possible answers. Through simple words and child-friendly illustrations, this poetic picture book introduces young children to the exciting and ever-changing …
Winnie: The True Story of the Bear Who Inspired Winnie-the-Pooh
Who could care for a bear?When Harry Colebourn saw a baby bear for sale at the train station, he knew he could care for it. Harry was a veterinarian. But he was also a soldier in training for World War I. Harry named the bear Winnie, short for Winnipeg, his company’s home town, and he brought her along …
Hitler’s Last Days: The Death of the Nazi Regime and the World’s Most Notorious Dictator
By early 1945, the destruction of the German Nazi State seems certain. The Allied forces, led by American generals George S. Patton and Dwight D. Eisenhower, are gaining control of Europe, leaving German leaders scrambling. Facing defeat, Adolf Hitler flees to a secret bunker with his new wife, Eva Braun, and his beloved dog, Blondi. It is there …