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A beautifully illustrated story bringing to life all that is wonderful about the violin. Created in partnership with, and featuring music downloads by, the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO). Follow violinist, Lilu, as she prepares for her concert performances and uncovers more about the violin. Discover how the instrument is made, how it is played and its role within the orchestra. Get swept up in the magic of the music as Lilu rehearses for a dream summer evening performance. With panels that offer suggestions for music to listen to and exclusive music to download from the LSO, this is a multi-sensory experience in which to enjoy and learn about the violin. From the creative team behind the award-winning book How to Build an Orchestra.
Rethink the way you approach writing in this "honest, useful craft book that all fledgling writers need" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) from fourteen diverse authors that demystifies craft and authorship based on their experiences as writers of color--perfect for fans of Fresh Ink and Our Stories, Our Voices. So, you're thinking of writing a book. Or, maybe you've written one, and are wondering what to do with it. What does it take to publish a novel, or even a short story? If you're a writer of color, these questions might multiply; after all, there's a lot of writing advice out there, and it can be hard to know how much of it really applies to your own experiences. If any of this sounds like you, you're in the right place: this collection of essays, written exclusively by authors of color, is here to encourage and empower writers of all ages and backgrounds to find their voice as they put pen to page. Perhaps you're just getting started. Here you'll find a whole toolkit of advice from bestselling and award-winning authors for focusing on an idea, landing on a point of view, and learning which rules were meant to be broken. Or perhaps you have questions about everything beyond the first draft: what is it really like being a published author? These writers demystify the process, sharing personal stories as they forged their own path to publication, and specifically from their perspectives as author of color. Every writer has a different journey. Maybe yours has already started. Or maybe it begins right here. Contributors include: Julie C. Dao, Chloe Gong, Joan He, Kosoko Jackson, Adiba Jaigirdar, Darcie Little Badger, Yamile Saied Méndez, Axie Oh, Laura Pohl, Cindy Pon, Karuna Riazi, Gail D. Villanueva, Julian Winters, and Kat Zhang.
The story of one of the most influential civil rights activist of our time. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was only 25 when he helped organize the Montgomery Bus Boycott and was soon organizing black people across the country in support of the right to vote, desegregation, and other basic civil rights. Maintaining nonviolent and peaceful tactics even when his life was threatened, King was also an advocate for the poor and spoke out against racial and economic injustice until his death--from an assassin's bullet--in 1968. With clearly written text that explains this tumultuous time in history and 80 black-and-white illustrations, this Who Was? celebrates the vision and the legacy of a remarkable man.
Best-selling illustrator Sara Ball brings more mix-and-match fun--this time with reptiles and amphibians! In Flip-a-gator, you get to create zany combinations with the heads, bodies, and tails of ten different creatures, including a curious iguana, a creeping lizard, a croaking frog, and a slithering snake.
Each flap features a fun fact about the pictured species, and inside the front cover is a chart showing the relative sizes of the reptiles and amphibians featured, from the gecko to the alligator.
From the forest to the jungle to the ocean and passing through the desert and the poles, the animals in every habitat of the world are the protagonists of the most-asked questions! Why do squirrels have bushy tails? Why do wolves howl at night? Why do swordfish . . . have swords? The answers to these and other questions can be found on the pages of this amazing book, packed with fun facts and curiosities about the world of animals.
Dive into the prehistoric world of dinosaurs and learn more about these frightening, peculiar, and incredibly fascinating animals. Why were T-Rex's arms so short? Why were some dinosaurs covered in feathers? Why did Diplodocus have pencil-shaped teeth? Answers to 200 of the most-asked dinosaur-related questions can be found in the pages of this amazing and engaging book. It includes stimulating information for avid learners on fearsome carnivores and huge herbivores, exciting archaeological discoveries, and more!
Discover the top-ten most dangerous places on earth--and what makes them so threatening! The Top Ten series presents a wide range of subjects to children in a way that plays off their innate sense of excitement and curiosity. The Most Dangerous Places on Earth presents a countdown of sites from around the world ranked from 10 down to 1. You'll learn about the striking red salt lake that sits below an active volcano in Tanzania and much more! The text builds on common knowledge to reveal unexpected facts and amazing realities about the world around us.
Discover the top-ten strangest insects on earth--and what makes them so weird and unique! The Top Ten series presents a wide range of subjects to children in a way that plays off their innate sense of excitement and curiosity. Weirdest Bugs presents a countdown of insects from around the world ranked from 10 down to 1. Have you ever heard of a Hummingbird Hawk-Moth? It is fascinating and an excellent example of convergent evolution! The text builds on common knowledge to reveal unexpected facts and amazing realities about the world around us.
Journey into a beehive to study honey bees in this beautiful nonfiction field guide for kids.
You might know that honey bees dance to let each other know where to find the best flowers, but there's so much more to learn about these important insects! Turn the pages to discover the difference between the queen bee and worker bees, and how honey bees actually make honey. Filled with simple science and plenty of animal facts, this book also explains how scientists work as beekeepers to study honey bees, and how every bee in the hive works towards the same cause. It also looks at the conservation challenges these iconic animals face due to climate change and insecticides. Written by bee expert Dr. Priyadarshini Chakrabarti Basu and featuring stunning illustrations by Astrid Weguelin, Honey Bee (Young Zoologist) is part of an exciting series of animal books from Neon Squid aiming to inspire the next generation of biologists and conservationists. Also available: Humpback Whale, Giant Panda, African Elephant, Emperor Penguin, Koala
Join a group of mermaid friends as they swim in a lagoon, get ready for Princess Coralie's birthday party, dance in the underwater palace and lots more. With over 200 stickers of mermaids, sea creatures and shells to bring the magical scenes to life.