Parallel Worlds : The science of alternative universes and our future in the cosmos

Michio Kaku

Getting a grip on the creation and ultimate fate of the universe is one of the great scientific stories of the twentieth century. In the twenty-first, the story is expanding to enfold many universes. Michio Kaku's dazzling book tells that new story. Using the latest astronomical data, he explores the Bi...

Million-Dollar Mess Down Under (Middle School)

James Patterson

Rafe Khatchadorian gets schooled in Sydney!When Rafe becomes the unlikely benefactor of a will, it's not all good news. Sure, he gets another free trip Down Under but he also has to go to school while he's in Sydney. Blergh. And not just any school . . . St Mungo's is the snobbiest of snobby establishme...

Princesses Behaving Badly: Real Stories from History - Without the Fairy-Tale Endings

Linda Rodriguez McRobbie

"You think you know her story. You've read the Brothers Grimm, you've watched the Disney cartoons, you cheered as these virtuous women lived happily ever after. But the lives of real princesses couldn't be more different. Sure, many were graceful and benevolent leaders - but just as many were ruthless i...

First Festivals: Easter

Ladybird; Giovana Medeiros (Illustrator)

Discover the celebration of Easter with this bright, interactive lift-the-flap book!Featuring simple text, gorgeous illustrations and satisfying lift-the-flaps, this book explores exciting Easter traditions and helps young children understand the importance of this special holiday.Lift the flaps to look...

The Very Hungry Caterpillar's First Summer

The World Of Eric Carle

There are so many ways to spend a sunny summer day. Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar and explore everything the season has to offer!   Celebrate summer with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and his friends in this exploration of the season. Young readers can learn all about seasonal sensory experiences, li...