New Titles

When you see us : the mysterious world of aquatic insects

Hocker, Katherine M.,


Think that mosquito you just swatted is nothing more than a pest? This poetic text and gorgeous artwork offer a closer look at the life cycles of aquatic insects. Prepare to be amazed! When you see us, think of what we were and what we became. Hiding underneath leaf fronds or nestled along the muddy floor of a pond are the eggs of numerous aquatic insects. They're not always easily observable, or even identifiable, but that doesn't mean they're not there. Their transformation is rapid, extreme, often hidden from the human eye--and truly incredible. Once you take a close-up look at these dramatic life cycles, from minuscule larvae to wondrous insects, you'll find it impossible to look at a dragonfly, a mayfly, a diving beetle, or even a mosquito the same way again. Katherine Hocker's lyrical narration and Svabhu Kohli's lush, inviting illustrations bring a renewed appreciation for aquatic insects that are often considered a nuisance, while detailing just how integral they are to our ecosystems and habitats. Back matter offers additional details on the insects, including what they eat, where they live, and how they move.
Date Published:2026

Think that mosquito you just swatted is nothing more than a pest? This poetic text and gorgeous artwork offer a closer look at the life cycles of aquatic insects. Prepare to be amazed! When you see us, think of what we were and what we became. Hiding underneath leaf fronds or nestled along the muddy floor of a pond are the eggs of numerous aquatic insects. They're not always easily observable, or even identifiable, but that doesn't mean they're not there. Their transformation is rapid, extreme, often hidden from the human eye--and truly incredible. Once you take a close-up look at these dramatic life cycles, from minuscule larvae to wondrous insects, you'll find it impossible to look at a dragonfly, a mayfly, a diving beetle, or even a mosquito the same way again. Katherine Hocker's lyrical narration and Svabhu Kohli's lush, inviting illustrations bring a renewed appreciation for aquatic insects that are often considered a nuisance, while detailing just how integral they are to our ecosystems and habitats. Back matter offers additional details on the insects, including what they eat, where they live, and how they move.

Date Published:2026

Do bees pee? : the curious and amazing ways nature avoids poo-llution

Sweeney, Linda Booth, 1963-


This silly and informational picture book explores how ecosystems work and celebrates the interconnectedness of nature. When you think of pee and poo, do you say ewww? If you're a human, you probably flush your poo down the loo. But in the wild, animal poo and pee helps nature stay healthy, strong, and pollution-free!
Date Published:2026

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

Rebel Girls family favorites : 75+ kid-tested recipes to enjoy together


Includes index. 75+ family-tested, crowd-pleasing recipes to enjoy together and empower young budding chefs-to-be-by the creators of Rebel Girls Cook and Rebel Girls Make Dessert.
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

Choose happy : give a smile a try

MacLeod, Elizabeth,


Examines the things we can do to make ourselves and others, happier. It's easy to think of things that make you happy: spending time with your BFF, re-reading a favorite book, hearing a song you love. This book looks at the facts behind happiness, smiling, kindness and more.
Date Published:2026

The story of the Toronto Blue Jays

Tischler, Joe


Includes index. Discover the Toronto Blue Jays' thrilling journey from early struggles to World Series victories and recent playoff appearances, featuring star players, iconic moments, and the Major League Baseball team's passionate fanbase. Written for middle-grade readers. Includes table of contents, sidebars, and index.
Date Published:2026

Our green planet

Stewart-Sharpe, Leisa,


Introduce readers to the variety, wonder, and beauty of the hidden realm of plants that fuel our world with this picture book companion to the BBC Earth series The Green Planet narrated by Sir David Attenborough.
Date Published:2026

Lost : stories of people, places, and things lost throughout history

Adams, Tom,


Explores how extraordinary people, places, and treasures became lost throughout history!
Date Published:2026

The ultimate unofficial World Cup book : legends, stats, and stories from soccer's biggest game

Barbo, Maria S.,


Your go-to guide for the Summer 2026 World Cup hosted by North America is packed with everything a fan needs to know! From star players and powerhouse teams to historic moments and record-breaking stats, this action-packed book is filled with full-color photos, fun facts, and must-know trivia. Dive into the history of the world's most beloved tournament, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the players, coaches, and unforgettable games that have shaped the World Cup legacy. Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to the sport, you'll discover exciting stories, eye-popping facts, and all the essential details that make the World Cup the greatest sporting event on the planet.
Date Published:2026

Your go-to guide for the Summer 2026 World Cup hosted by North America is packed with everything a fan needs to know! From star players and powerhouse teams to historic moments and record-breaking stats, this action-packed book is filled with full-color photos, fun facts, and must-know trivia. Dive into the history of the world's most beloved tournament, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the players, coaches, and unforgettable games that have shaped the World Cup legacy. Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to the sport, you'll discover exciting stories, eye-popping facts, and all the essential details that make the World Cup the greatest sporting event on the planet.

Date Published:2026

Let's meet the Ancient Egyptians

Hubbard, Ben, 1973-


Travel with one family through 3,000 years of jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring history, discovering how ancient people worked, played, fought, and feasted, and featuring some of the huge historical figures that marked their lives. Experience the sights, smells, and sounds of the Nile River as you hunt for food with fisherman's daughter Mery. Flip the page and suddenly feel the heat of the blistering desert as her descendant - soldier Hori - prepares for battle. Then jump through time to join Hemira and her father in heaving stones to build the epic Great Pyramid. Each new character has their own unique story, as they encounter mummies, pharaohs, gods, and much more!
Date Published:2026

Travel with one family through 3,000 years of jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring history, discovering how ancient people worked, played, fought, and feasted, and featuring some of the huge historical figures that marked their lives. Experience the sights, smells, and sounds of the Nile River as you hunt for food with fisherman's daughter Mery. Flip the page and suddenly feel the heat of the blistering desert as her descendant - soldier Hori - prepares for battle. Then jump through time to join Hemira and her father in heaving stones to build the epic Great Pyramid. Each new character has their own unique story, as they encounter mummies, pharaohs, gods, and much more!

Date Published:2026

Who am I? : axolotls and other amphibians

Shaffer, Jody Jensen,


What breathes through its skin, regrows limbs, and might be lurking in a muddy pond? In 'Who Am I? Axolotls and Other Amphibians,' kids follow a unique two-spread structure: first, a rhyming riddle paired with a puzzling, distorted photograph that dares readers to guess the animal. Then, a satisfying reveal shows the answer in stunning art and layout -- complete with fascinating, expert-reviewed facts. From axolotls to red-eyed tree frogs, each amphibian leaps off the page with playful rhyme, clever riddles, and eye-opening science.
Date Published:2026

What breathes through its skin, regrows limbs, and might be lurking in a muddy pond? In 'Who Am I? Axolotls and Other Amphibians,' kids follow a unique two-spread structure: first, a rhyming riddle paired with a puzzling, distorted photograph that dares readers to guess the animal. Then, a satisfying reveal shows the answer in stunning art and layout -- complete with fascinating, expert-reviewed facts. From axolotls to red-eyed tree frogs, each amphibian leaps off the page with playful rhyme, clever riddles, and eye-opening science.

Date Published:2026

The Aztecs : the rise and fall of a mighty empire

Limerick, Anna.


Includes index. Discover how Aztec warriors trained for battle, why family life was so important, and how a great city was founded where an eagle was spotted on a cactus. Pore over breathtaking new artwork, eye-popping images of Aztec stone carvings, and unique illustrations, and travel back in time to this awe-inspiring ancient civilization.
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

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

Olesin, Kate,


Includes index.
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

Atlas of spooky places : a spine-tingling tour of mummies, monsters, mysteries, and more

Towler, Paige,


Includes index. Discover spooky secrets from around the world in this atlas of eerie places. Take a journey to a wild and isolated park in Canada that's said to be roamed by headless ghosts, or descend into an underground network of human bones and skulls in Paris. Packed with wicked tales of cursed castles and legendary monsters, this is the ultimate guide to some of the creepiest places on Earth. Your next adventure across the globe awaits in this creepy atlas for curious kids, the perfect gift for readers who like their tales with a spooky twist…
Date Published:2026

Includes index. Discover spooky secrets from around the world in this atlas of eerie places. Take a journey to a wild and isolated park in Canada that's said to be roamed by headless ghosts, or descend into an underground network of human bones and skulls in Paris. Packed with wicked tales of cursed castles and legendary monsters, this is the ultimate guide to some of the creepiest places on Earth. Your next adventure across the globe awaits in this creepy atlas for curious kids, the perfect gift for readers who like their tales with a spooky twist…

Date Published:2026

Guinness world records 2027


Includes index. Discover the incredible achievements and inspiring stories of record breakers from around the world... and how you can become one of them. With all new content -- from high-end hotels to deserted ghost towns and talented pets to global sports superstars -- the new edition of Guinness World Records once again shows how record breaking is for everyone, everywhere.
Date Published:2026

Nature's partners : how plants, animals and insects team up

Perrella, Eugenia,


This beautifully illustrated non-fiction picture book explores the unusual and unexpected ways animals, insects and plants team up to help ensure their survival. Explore eleven unique cross-species partnerships between mammals, reptiles, insects, birds and plants that increase the chances of survival for all species involved.
Date Published:2026

All the water on Earth

Strauss, Rochelle,


Water is all around us. Everyone and everything needs water, so we need it to be protected and clean. Water is a finite resource, so we all need to protect it.
Date Published:2026