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Left-handed : getting a grip on handedness

Birmingham, Maria,


Take a left -- The history of lefties -- Why is a lefty a lefty? -- Fact or fiction? -- Inside sports -- Body talk -- Can animals be lefties? -- Living in a righty world -- The last word on lefties. Most of us define ourselves as lefties or righties based on the hand we use for writing. But what makes people prefer one hand over the other? And what if handedness doesn't tell the whole story? Do we also favor one eye, ear, or foot? What about people who use different hands for different activities? That's where this book comes in. It examines all things lefty--from handedness in our ancient ancestors to lefty myths to current theories about the roles of genetics, environment, and brain structure. It also tackles questions such as: Why and when does someone become a lefty? Are humans the only left-handed animals? And what is it like to live a left-handed life in a right-handed world?
Date Published:2026

Take a left -- The history of lefties -- Why is a lefty a lefty? -- Fact or fiction? -- Inside sports -- Body talk -- Can animals be lefties? -- Living in a righty world -- The last word on lefties. Most of us define ourselves as lefties or righties based on the hand we use for writing. But what makes people prefer one hand over the other? And what if handedness doesn't tell the whole story? Do we also favor one eye, ear, or foot? What about people who use different hands for different activities? That's where this book comes in. It examines all things lefty--from handedness in our ancient ancestors to lefty myths to current theories about the roles of genetics, environment, and brain structure. It also tackles questions such as: Why and when does someone become a lefty? Are humans the only left-handed animals? And what is it like to live a left-handed life in a right-handed world?

Date Published:2026

Eye twisters : the science and magic of optical iIllusions.


Dive into the fascinating world of optical illusions with this incredible book packed with mind-boggling images and fun facts. Kids will marvel at illusions that seem to move, objects that appear impossible, and pictures that transform before their eyes. This book also unlocks the secrets behind these visual tricks. Discover how your brain and eyes work together to create the magic of illusions. Perfect for curious minds and budding scientists, this book will inspire hours of wonder and exploration. Are you ready to challenge what you see? The adventure begins here!
Date Published:2025

Dive into the fascinating world of optical illusions with this incredible book packed with mind-boggling images and fun facts. Kids will marvel at illusions that seem to move, objects that appear impossible, and pictures that transform before their eyes. This book also unlocks the secrets behind these visual tricks. Discover how your brain and eyes work together to create the magic of illusions. Perfect for curious minds and budding scientists, this book will inspire hours of wonder and exploration. Are you ready to challenge what you see? The adventure begins here!

Date Published:2025

Terrifying true tales : haunting histories, creepy cryptids, and scary stories from around the world

Towler, Paige,


Includes index. In these pages, you'll find TRUE stories to make your spine tingle -- if you dare. Read about a vampire panic in New England that had regular townspeople digging up graves. A hair-raising account of an ill-fated expedition to Antarctica -- and the ghosts it (reportedly) left behind. Plus, UFO sightings from the Middle Ages and the modern ages, mummies, Bigfoot legends, and an island teeming with thousands of snakes. There's something for every fan of the strange, scary, and mysterious things in our world.
Date Published:2026

Includes index. In these pages, you'll find TRUE stories to make your spine tingle -- if you dare. Read about a vampire panic in New England that had regular townspeople digging up graves. A hair-raising account of an ill-fated expedition to Antarctica -- and the ghosts it (reportedly) left behind. Plus, UFO sightings from the Middle Ages and the modern ages, mummies, Bigfoot legends, and an island teeming with thousands of snakes. There's something for every fan of the strange, scary, and mysterious things in our world.

Date Published:2026

Sticking to the facts : 10 ways to fight misinformation

Craigie, Gregor,


Consider the source -- Check the author -- Read past the headline -- Weigh the evidence -- Ask the experts -- Pay attention to the date -- Make sure it's not a joke -- Use fact-checking resources -- Be a skeptic, not a cynic -- Look in the mirror. Part of the nonfiction Orca Take Action series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book gives young readers tools to spot fake news and actions to take to fight misinformation and disinformation.
Date Published:2026

Consider the source -- Check the author -- Read past the headline -- Weigh the evidence -- Ask the experts -- Pay attention to the date -- Make sure it's not a joke -- Use fact-checking resources -- Be a skeptic, not a cynic -- Look in the mirror. Part of the nonfiction Orca Take Action series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book gives young readers tools to spot fake news and actions to take to fight misinformation and disinformation.

Date Published:2026

Think like a scientist : how to observe, experiment and discover

Martineau, Susan,


Includes index. Previously published under title: Think like a scientist!: ask questions! read! understand! Science is everywhere! -- What do scientists actually do? -- How did they find that out? -- Science to the rescue -- Which scientist to ask -- Science in the news -- What is this information telling us? -- How to read like a scientist -- The language of science -- Is it okay to do that experiment? -- Keeping an open mind -- Pioneers in Medicine -- Will we ever know EVERYTHING? -- Science of the imagination -- Words to know -- Answers to activities. This nonfiction book for middle-grade readers shares tips, facts and ideas about how to approach and understand the world from a scientific perspective.
Date Published:2026

Includes index. Previously published under title: Think like a scientist!: ask questions! read! understand! Science is everywhere! -- What do scientists actually do? -- How did they find that out? -- Science to the rescue -- Which scientist to ask -- Science in the news -- What is this information telling us? -- How to read like a scientist -- The language of science -- Is it okay to do that experiment? -- Keeping an open mind -- Pioneers in Medicine -- Will we ever know EVERYTHING? -- Science of the imagination -- Words to know -- Answers to activities. This nonfiction book for middle-grade readers shares tips, facts and ideas about how to approach and understand the world from a scientific perspective.

Date Published:2026

Pokémon book of battles : the official guide to battles in Pokémon Horizons: the series!

Andreou, Katherine,


Follow the journey of Liko, Roy, and the rest of the Rising Volt Tacklers aboard The Brave Olivine, and read about the exciting battles that take place on their adventures. Packed with key skills, moves and tactics to use in battles, this is the ultimate guide to the battles of Pokémon Horizons: The Series.
Date Published:2026

Cute factopia! : follow the trail of 200 super-sweet facts

Olesin, Kate,


Includes index.
Date Published:2026

Bat planet : the mysterious life of the creatures of the night

Griffin, Neil (Poet),


It's a bat planet--we're just living on it. Bats have existed with humans for hundreds of thousands of years. They live on every continent except Antarctica. Some are as small as a bumblebee and others have wingspans that could envelop an adult human. They eat up to 1,000 mosquitoes an hour, making our summertime camping trips more bearable. But today almost 25 percent of bat species are at risk of extinction. Learn about bat habitats, biology, threats to their survival and how you can help one of the most widespread, diverse and fascinating groups of animals on Earth.
Date Published:2026

It's a bat planet--we're just living on it. Bats have existed with humans for hundreds of thousands of years. They live on every continent except Antarctica. Some are as small as a bumblebee and others have wingspans that could envelop an adult human. They eat up to 1,000 mosquitoes an hour, making our summertime camping trips more bearable. But today almost 25 percent of bat species are at risk of extinction. Learn about bat habitats, biology, threats to their survival and how you can help one of the most widespread, diverse and fascinating groups of animals on Earth.

Date Published:2026

Together on Eid

Rafi, Sana,


A beautifully illustrated picture book that showcases the warm fa mily memories and cultural traditions of celebrating Eid.
Date Published:2026

How to survive in the age of knights : a handy guide to defending your castle, dodging the Black Death, and mastering the mayhem of the Middle Ages

Joyce, Jaime,


Includes index. You've been transported back in time to an age of formidable fortresses, epic sieges, and deadly diseases! How will you survive?
Date Published:2026

Body : your amazing anatomy revealed!

Delahaye, Rachel,


Includes index. Have you ever wondered why you sweat in the heat, or what happens when you swallow your food? From the way the brain sends messages to how kidneys produce urine, this fun and fact-filled guide reveals the function of your muscles, skeleton, heart, and much more, making complex biology easy to understand. With the latest scientific fun facts, vivid illustrations, Body transforms the human anatomy into a thrilling, living map of how the body works.
Date Published:2026

Includes index. Have you ever wondered why you sweat in the heat, or what happens when you swallow your food? From the way the brain sends messages to how kidneys produce urine, this fun and fact-filled guide reveals the function of your muscles, skeleton, heart, and much more, making complex biology easy to understand. With the latest scientific fun facts, vivid illustrations, Body transforms the human anatomy into a thrilling, living map of how the body works.

Date Published:2026

Why communities need engineers : helping humans live together

Liang, Helen (Helen T.),


Water -- Waste -- Shelter -- Energy -- Communication -- Health -- transportation. Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book examines how engineering has helped build successful communities in the past and present and what engineering innovations could look like in the future.
Date Published:2026

We are who we are : an ode to Indigenous heroes past and present

Kinew, Wab, 1981-


A celebration of Indigenous heroes past and present.
Date Published:2026

The unexplained : mysteries, cryptids, ghosts, and UFOs.


Can you solve the mysteries that have puzzled scientists for generations? What happened to the crew of the Mary Celeste? Can people combust spontaneously? Did a whole playground full of schoolchildren actually spot a UFO? There are so many questions waiting to be answered. This extensive guide to mysterious unexplained events covers natural mysteries, historical conundrums, baffling disappearances, paranormal events, alien visitors, and cryptozoology, with coverage of events from ancient times right up to the modern day. The Unexplained will engage children and adults who are eager to probe into mysteries, ponder the existence of strange beasts, and unleash their inner ghost hunters!
Date Published:2026

Can you solve the mysteries that have puzzled scientists for generations? What happened to the crew of the Mary Celeste? Can people combust spontaneously? Did a whole playground full of schoolchildren actually spot a UFO? There are so many questions waiting to be answered. This extensive guide to mysterious unexplained events covers natural mysteries, historical conundrums, baffling disappearances, paranormal events, alien visitors, and cryptozoology, with coverage of events from ancient times right up to the modern day. The Unexplained will engage children and adults who are eager to probe into mysteries, ponder the existence of strange beasts, and unleash their inner ghost hunters!

Date Published:2026

Jewish changemakers : stories of courage, creativity and impact

Brygger, Karin,


A collective biography profiling Jewish women and gender-diverse individuals whose achievements have influenced fields such as social justice, science, politics, culture, philanthropy, and public life. Through biographical sketches, the book examines the lives, contributions, and experiences of a diverse group of historical and contemporary figures. Intended for young readers, the work explores themes of identity, leadership, perseverance, creativity, and social change while highlighting the diversity of Jewish experiences and accomplishments.
Date Published:2026

A collective biography profiling Jewish women and gender-diverse individuals whose achievements have influenced fields such as social justice, science, politics, culture, philanthropy, and public life. Through biographical sketches, the book examines the lives, contributions, and experiences of a diverse group of historical and contemporary figures. Intended for young readers, the work explores themes of identity, leadership, perseverance, creativity, and social change while highlighting the diversity of Jewish experiences and accomplishments.

Date Published:2026

The mystery of death : what we know and don't know

Romero Mariño, Soledad,


Translation of: El maravilloso libro de la muerte. Includes index. The cycle of life -- Death is universal -- Causes and effects -- Decomposition -- Decomposers -- Time of death -- Lethal attacks -- Survival ingenuity -- Forest skeletons -- Ocean skeletons -- Animal funerals -- Human funerals -- Mummification in ancient Egypt -- Cemeteries -- Cemeteries of the world -- Day of the dead -- Gods and goddesses -- Symbols and representations -- Epidemics and diseases -- Science and its miracles -- Mortal Curiosities -- Death in the family -- Grief and mourning -- Talking about death -- Beyond death -- Glossary -- Index What role does death play in the cycle of life? This engaging book blends science, nature, and culture to explore surprising facts about death, helping readers understand death as a natural part of life rather than something to fear.
Date Published:2026

Translation of: El maravilloso libro de la muerte. Includes index. The cycle of life -- Death is universal -- Causes and effects -- Decomposition -- Decomposers -- Time of death -- Lethal attacks -- Survival ingenuity -- Forest skeletons -- Ocean skeletons -- Animal funerals -- Human funerals -- Mummification in ancient Egypt -- Cemeteries -- Cemeteries of the world -- Day of the dead -- Gods and goddesses -- Symbols and representations -- Epidemics and diseases -- Science and its miracles -- Mortal Curiosities -- Death in the family -- Grief and mourning -- Talking about death -- Beyond death -- Glossary -- Index What role does death play in the cycle of life? This engaging book blends science, nature, and culture to explore surprising facts about death, helping readers understand death as a natural part of life rather than something to fear.

Date Published:2026

Ultimate Pterosaur rumble

Pallotta, Jerry,


Sixteen epic flying dinosaurs battle it out in a huge fight! Who will be the pterosaur champion? This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts sixteen of the fiercest flying pterosaurs. Readers will learn about each dinosaur's unique features, behavior, and more. Then, compare and contrast the battling dinosaurs before finally discovering the winner!
Date Published:2025

Baby-sitters little sister. Vol. 12, Karen's surprise

Grant, Shauna J.,


Graphic novel. Another graphic novel in this fun series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, adapted and illustrated by bestselling author and Mimi series creator Shauna J. Grant! Karen and her classmates are putting on a play about a grand Thanksgiving feast. She wants the starring role, of course, but she is given the worst part of all -- the Thanksgiving turkey! All she gets to do is walk across the stage in a big brown costume and say one or two lines. Will everyone laugh at Karen the Turkey? Not when they see her big surprise!
Date Published:2026

Graphic novel. Another graphic novel in this fun series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, adapted and illustrated by bestselling author and Mimi series creator Shauna J. Grant! Karen and her classmates are putting on a play about a grand Thanksgiving feast. She wants the starring role, of course, but she is given the worst part of all -- the Thanksgiving turkey! All she gets to do is walk across the stage in a big brown costume and say one or two lines. Will everyone laugh at Karen the Turkey? Not when they see her big surprise!

Date Published:2026

Beasts from before the dinosaurs : extraordinary forgotten creatures from 250 million years ago

Lerwill, Ben,


Life begins -- Out of the sea -- The great dying -- Permian land & sea -- Our family tree -- Helicoprion -- Varanops -- Arthropleura -- Edaphosaurus -- Trilobite -- Lystrosaurus -- Eryops -- Gigantospongia -- Dimetrodon -- Diplocaulus -- Diictodon -- Meganeura -- Scutosaurus -- Coelurosauravus -- Inostrancevia -- Suminia -- Xenacanthus -- Cotylorhynchus -- Bunostegos -- Eudibamus -- Prionosuchus -- Other Permian creatures. There was a time when there was no grass, or birdsong, or flowers. When no Stegosaurus or T. rex had ever walked the Earth, and no Pterodactylus had ever flown through the sky. Sounds quiet, doesn't it? But it wasn't. It was crawling with life. The world looked very, very different then -- and the animals did, too. So, grab your binoculars, tread quietly and let's head back to the dim and distant past.
Date Published:2026

Life begins -- Out of the sea -- The great dying -- Permian land & sea -- Our family tree -- Helicoprion -- Varanops -- Arthropleura -- Edaphosaurus -- Trilobite -- Lystrosaurus -- Eryops -- Gigantospongia -- Dimetrodon -- Diplocaulus -- Diictodon -- Meganeura -- Scutosaurus -- Coelurosauravus -- Inostrancevia -- Suminia -- Xenacanthus -- Cotylorhynchus -- Bunostegos -- Eudibamus -- Prionosuchus -- Other Permian creatures. There was a time when there was no grass, or birdsong, or flowers. When no Stegosaurus or T. rex had ever walked the Earth, and no Pterodactylus had ever flown through the sky. Sounds quiet, doesn't it? But it wasn't. It was crawling with life. The world looked very, very different then -- and the animals did, too. So, grab your binoculars, tread quietly and let's head back to the dim and distant past.

Date Published:2026

Opération sous-marine

Wolf, Winston (Fictitious character),


Winston, un loup de Minecraft, a une mission : devenir le meilleur AGENT SECRET que Minecraft ait jamais vu! Lorsque des Noyés envoient un signal de détresse, Winston saute sur l'occasion afin de prouver ses compétences. Avec son agent de compagnie, Brian, ils se lancent dans une périlleuse aventure sous-marine. Pourront-ils éviter que la situation ne tourne au désastre?
Date Published:2026