The book highlights the diverse journeys of fourteen scientists, showcasing their professional achievements and personal stories. It emphasizes that the path to becoming a scientist is not limited by background or identity, encouraging readers to see that anyone can pursue a career in science. Through these narratives, the book aims to inspire a broader understanding of who scientists are and the varied experiences that shape their contributions to the field.
Britta has two favourite trees -- Apple and Magnolia. They are best friends. (Britta is sure of this). But one day, Magnolia's branches start to droop and her leaves turn brown... Britta must make a plan. A story of kindness, determination and how a child's love of the natural world allows hope to blossom once more.
From Laura Gehl, author of One Big Pair of Underwear and Cat Has a Plan, comes a laugh-out-loud Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read about a hungry goat interrupting a sleepy cat’s naptime.Cat wants to nap, and Goat wants to eat. The problem is, every time Cat finds a cozy bed for napping, Goat eats it! When Goat feels sick from overeating and wants to take a nap himself, will Cat get revenge? Perfect for kids at the beginning of their reading journeys, Goat Wants to Eat was written for children who have learned the alphabet and are ready to start reading! And what better way to get kids excited than with a fun story featuring words they can actually read and starring some very funny animals? Each Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read includes a note to parents explaining what their child can expect, a guide at the beginning for readers to become familiar with the words they will encounter in the story, and reading comprehension questions at the end. Each Ready-to-Go! story contains around 100 words and features sight words, rhyming words, and repetition to help children reinforce their new reading skills. In this book, readers will learn seven sight words, and eleven words from four word families. So come on and get reading!
Celebrate Hanukkah with the Llama family in this joyful, rhyming story--now in board book! Follow along with the Llama family's Hanukkah traditions as they light their menorah, spin the dreidel, fry latkes, and more. Laura Gehl's lively rhyming text and Lydia Nichols's vibrant illustrations make for a festive read. The board book also features kid-friendly back matter, with expanded information on the holiday's history and traditions.
Egg is not hatching. No way. No how. It is too scary out there. Peep wants Egg to hatch so they can do fun things together, like watch the sunrise, splash in puddles, and play hide-and-seek. But Egg is not cracking... Joyce Wan's bright and bold illustrations will have young chickies giggling at Laura Gehl's reassuring tale that takes the not out of I'm not.
