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When a boy struggles after moving to a Japanese internment camp during WWII, baseball shows him another way to approach life.Sandy Saito is a happy boy who reads comic books and is obsessed with baseball --- especially the Asahi team, the pride of his Japanese Canadian community. But when the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor, his life, like that of every other North American of Japanese descent, changes forever. His family is forced to move to a remote internment camp, and his father must spend months away from them. Sandy, his mother and his brother cope as best they can with the difficulties at the camp. Over time, Sandy comes to realize that life is a lot like baseball. It's about dealing with whatever is thrown at you, however you can. And it's about finding your way home.In this emotionally gripping graphic novel, J. Torres has artfully woven a fictional story into a historically accurate, thoroughly researched account of the events surrounding the internment of Japanese Canadians during World War II. Using the approachable graphic novel format, the story of this grave chapter in North American history is gently told with sensitivity and insight, and the theme of baseball runs through the story as a message of hope and renewal. The time and place are evocatively rendered in David Namisato's detailed sepia-toned art. Along with its links to social studies and history lessons, this book offers a perfect lead-in to discussions about differences, inclusion and empathy, and about why this history is relevant today. The book includes extended background information in an afterword by Susan Aihoshi and resources for learning more.

A little girl learns some words in a new language to prepare for her move to a new country. But when she, her mother and her father arrive, ''all her words fly away like birds.'' The girl waits, and watches, and listens, trying to figure things out. Only, it''s hard. Then one day the girl meets someone who needs her help. And as she makes a new friend, she finds that the new words start to come easier - becoming her words, at last. Beautifully written in engaging and accessible free verse, this poignant story offers a powerful lesson in empathy for children everywhere.

Dee has a problem with Apostrofee. Namely, he keeps stealing letters and replacing them with himself! Dee and the other letters have had enough! Though they have to admit Apostrofee does make words shorter, and without him, nobody could own anything. (The BOOK can''t be DEE''S BOOK without an apostrophe!) And the letters do kind of miss him when he''s not around ... Should they forgive him, so they can all live in peace ''n'' harmony?

A captivating account of the only successful orca rescue and reunion in history told in first person by Donna Sandstrom, a citizen participant of the rescue. In 2002, a young orca was spotted alone in Puget Sound near Seattle — lost, underweight and 300 miles away from her home waters in Canada. Donna Sandstrom, an orca enthusiast in Seattle, eagerly joined the volunteer effort to help. Here she tells the riveting story, from identifying the orca as a missing calf named Springer; through making the decision to try to transport her home; to planning and organizing the trip; to, finally, releasing her near Vancouver Island, where Springer was reunited with her family. It’s an incredible story of the only successful orca rescue and reunion ever, and readers will be captivated as the epic rescue unfolds! Donna Sandstrom’s fascinating up-close-and-personal depiction of the rescue mission, with new behind-the-scenes details, uses an innovative mix of narrative storytelling interspersed with spreads of factual information about orcas and the history of their relationship with humans. Sig Burwash’s evocative watercolor illustrations make the perfect accompaniment to the text. Orcas and their survival are a topical issue, and readers will discover what it’s like on the front lines of whale rescue, including the collaboration and teamwork that are required. There are numerous curriculum links to life science here, particularly animals and habitats, as well as to social studies in the descriptions of the connections and cooperation between Canada and the United States. The book includes a map showing Springer’s trip, tips for how to help whales and dolphins, resources and a glossary.

The coolest facts about the music we make, listen to and love.This illustrated book explores how music and the ways we experience it has transformed over the years and the science behind all of it. It starts with the basics --- how does sound work? and what, exactly, is music? --- then follows the progression of music-recording technology, from the phonograph to streaming. It covers how everyday items like headphones were created, and includes a look at the science of how we experience music (like why we can't get certain songs out of our heads). All while suggested playlists accompany the text so that readers can listen along!Kids know that music moves them. Now they can learn how!

In this charming simple story, things are lost, things are found and, somehow, it's all just as it should be.Sometimes things are lost. A hair ribbon. A pencil. A dog on a leash. But when someone loses a thing, another person may find it, sometimes with surprising results. In this thoughtful and deceptively simple story, several things are lost, and then each is found --- not always by the person who lost it, but always by someone who can use it. Though for most young children --- and their grownups! --- losing something is a cause for stress, Carey Sookocheff's delightful picture book presents the experience in a calm, matter-of-fact tone and invites readers to consider things from a different perspective. The subtle message is one we can all learn from --- while you can't always control what happens, you can manage how you respond. With very spare text and easy-to-follow visual storytelling, the book has a this-then-that rhythm that is reassuring and pleasant. It also begins and ends with the same girl walking her dog in the park, making for a cohesive and satisfying story. The illustrations use a limited, cool palette with the color orange signifying each of the lost items, perfect for enhancing observational skills and visual literacy. This book would work well as a jumping off point for children to create stories of their own, imagining what might have happened to something they've lost, who might have found it, and what might happen to it next.

An artistic new kid navigates life at middle school.Dave doesn't have high hopes for himself at his new school in a town called Muddle. But he has no idea just how bad it will be. Public bullying. His secret crush revealed. And then that snot bubble . . . No, things aren't going well. But while building a time machine for the science fair, Dave gets an idea. What if he goes back in time, and has a redo? Could he turn everything around? Could he actually become . . . cool?A hilarious tonic for every adolescent dealing with humiliation, discomfort, awkwardness --- a.k.a. middle school!

A refreshing take on an all-too-important topic.Neo spends all his time playing his favorite video game, joining forces with other Earth-bots to defend the planet against invading aliens. But when his sea creature neighbors won't stop pleading with him to help them clean up the plastic that's ruining the ocean, Neo reluctantly agrees to check it out, and he's shocked by what he discovers. There's an actual invasion taking place right outside his door --- a plastic invasion! And it's too big to handle on his own!Sure to inspire real Earth-bots --- er, children --- everywhere to heed Neo's call to protect the oceans from plastic!

A young girl's exploration of the city she loves.A young girl and her father spend a day in the city, her city, traveling to the places they go together. As they do, the girl, who is visually impaired, describes what she senses in delightfully precise, poetic detail. Her city, she says, ¿pitters and patters, and drips and drains.¿ It's both ¿smelly¿ and ¿sweet.¿ Her city also speaks, as it ¿dings and dongs and rattles and roars.¿ And sometimes, maybe even some of the best times, it just listens.A celebration of all there is to appreciate in our surroundings --- just by paying attention!

A charming and captivating exploration of the science of light.Where does light come from? How does it work? What is it made of? A girl and her cat find answers to these questions on a summertime journey of scientific discovery. The pair identify loads of examples of light, while exploring many fascinating topics: natural and artificial light; uses of light; opaque, translucent and transparent objects; absorbed, reflected and refracted light; and how the eye sees light. It's a gentle yet comprehensive introduction to light and all its mysteries.From stars in the sky to fireworks over a lake, our inquisitive guides shine a light on ... light!

An eye-opening look at the science of sleep --- covering everything adolescents could possibly want to know about a subject that's suddenly keeping them up at night!For something that all humans do every night, sleep is not that well understood. One thing we do know, though, is that it's important. Here's the scoop on why it's so crucial, including what our bodies do while we're sleeping, what happens when we don't sleep enough, and how the science of sleep research began. Also included are the reasons why teens and tweens aren't getting enough sleep --- and what school principals can do about it!It's a deep dive into a fascinating subject that's so intriguing, it just might keep kids up at night!

In this delightful exploration of the seasons in nature, an oak tree and its animal inhabitants change and grow over the course of a year --- just like their human neighbors!A large oak tree stands near an empty house. Like the house, it provides shelter and a place to raise a family. From its branches to its roots, six animals share the tree as a home. We follow the tree and the animals --- a raccoon, opossum, acorn weevil, gray squirrel, blue jay, chipmunk --- through the four seasons. Meanwhile, in the illustrations, we watch as a human family moves into the empty house, grows and adapts over time.Trees and animals --- including humans! --- follow life cycles across the seasons. Kids will love exploring nature's parallel lives.

Though Sloth and Squirrel are good friends, they have different ways of doing things - and different speeds of doing them. So, when Squirrel gets them jobs as pickle packers to earn money for a new bike, things don''t go according to plan. and before long, the friends are shown the pickle factory''s door, along with the 677 1/2 jars of pickles they packed incorrectly! Now the pair are bicycle-less, with only pickles to show for themselves. Or so they think - until the resourceful pair come up with an ingenious plan!

In this simple introduction to seven musical terms, Robert Heidbreder''s rhythmic poetry is paired with Dusan Petricic''s exuberant illustrations to perfectly convey the terms'' meanings. Each term is first featured on a spread beside an image of a conductor animatedly leading his (unseen) orchestra in alignment with the term. Turn the page, and we find a short line of text that provides a succinct physical definition of the term, along with expressive art showcasing the animal orchestra using movement to interpret the description. It''s a performance so enticing, readers won''t be able to resist joining in!

Throughout history, women eager for adventure have long faced obstacles and opposition. But here are the stories of 25 remarkable women - from pilots to mountain climbers, deep-sea divers to Antarctic explorers - who defied expectations and made their mark on history. Included are the first Black woman to earn a pilot''s license, the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage, and the first woman amputee to climb Mount Everest. The women''s experiences are all different, but they have one thing in common: they didn''t let anything get in the way of their dreams!

The inspirational and little-known story of a dedicated teacher who coached Hawaiian swimmers all the way to the Olympics, beautifully told in simple rhyme. When the children of workers on a 1930s Maui sugar plantation were chased away from playing in the nearby irrigation ditches, local science teacher Soichi Sakamoto began training them how to swim. Sakamoto devised his own innovative coaching techniques, building their strength and endurance. The children formed a swim club and began to dominate in swimming events around the world. And then one day, the proud Sakamoto saw an impossible dream come true - Olympic gold!

Winslow and Rosie have been building an impressive collection of natural wonders, and now it''s nearly complete. With just enough space left for one final piece, the girls set off into the forest to find something extraordinary. Their journey takes them far - along the creek, across the valley, through the spruce grove and up the mountain. And while they find many extraordinary things, nothing is just the right extraordinary thing. When the girls find a deep, dark cave, they decide to venture farther than ever before. Surely, a mysterious cave must hold something extraordinary...

From a cat''s purr to a thunderstorm''s clap, from a friend''s voice to a school bell''s clang, sounds can lull us, entice us or call us to action. But how does sound happen? How do we hear it? What makes some sounds loud and some soft? Some high pitched and some low pitched? How do humans and animals use sound to communicate? Which sounds happen naturally, and which are created for a specific purpose? This charming picture book explores all of these questions in child-friendly language, offering readers a gentle introduction to how sound works that will encourage them to stop and listen.

For children growing up in an advertising-saturated world, here''s an eye-opening explanation of what advertising is, how it works and why that matters. The book covers the components of an advertising campaign, from slogans to logos, and the many ways marketers seek to influence behaviour, from tapping into fears to using psychological pricing. It then brings these techniques and tools to life by taking readers through the creation of two fictional advertising plans. It''s a savvy look at the business of advertising that teaches children to pay better attention to ads and be more discerning about the messages they find.

Everyone knows the Battle of Waterloo was Napoleon Bonaparte''s most crushing defeat, right? Well, some beg to differ. It seems there was another less famous (though perhaps more humiliating) surrender in his past. In 1807, Napoleon had ordered his chief of staff to round up rabbits for a celebratory hunt, only, he collected domesticated rabbits, not wild ones. So, when the rabbits were released to begin the hunt, they didn''t run away. Instead, they ran straight at Napoleon and his hunting party. Now, some might think Napoleon would only laugh at an advancing battalion of cute, fluffy bunnies. Think again!

By gaining a greater understanding of the cultures and beliefs of people around the world, children build respect and tolerance for the differences that make each of us unique.With objectivity and accessibility, this title in the Kids Book of series looks at the histories, scriptures, places of worship, religious leaders, gods and major festivals that are the foundations of many of the world's religions. Features a glossary and an index.

Fun and informative activities encourage kids to get outside, play with objects found in nature and learn about math along the way. By measuring worms, building snowmen and splashing in puddles, for example, kids ages 5 to 8 will learn about basic mathematic operations, shapes, time and more. All activities promote active living and an understanding of the natural world, while developing important character skills, such as teamwork and cooperation. Cross-curricular applications make Outdoor Math a strong institutional choice. Fun, quirky illustrations demonstrate each activity and show kids that learning about math can be all fun and games!

Though eight-year-old Aidan and his friend Gussie want to go to school, like many other children in 1903, they work twelve hours, six days a week, at a cotton mill in Pennsylvania instead. So when the millworkers decide to go on strike, the two friends join the picket line. Maybe now life will change for them. But when a famous labor reformer named Mother Jones comes to hear of the millworkers'' demands, she tells them they need to do more than just strike. ΓÇ£Troubled by all she had seen, Mother Jones wanted to end child labor. But what could she do? Why, organize a children''s march and bring the message right to President Theodore Roosevelt at his summer home in Oyster Bay, of course!ΓÇ¥Written by Monica Kulling, with vibrant illustrations by Felicita Sala, this nonfiction picture book uses an entertaining story about fictitious characters to bring a real event in history to vivid life. The actual march raised awareness across North America and contributed to the passage of the first child labor laws. It offers an excellent model for how ordinary people, including children, can make a difference by standing up for what''s right. For lesson planning, there''s more about Mother Jones, the march and child labor laws at the end of the book. There''s also information about child labor today and concrete suggestions for getting involved and helping, making this book perfect for discussions about social justice, activism and citizenship.

Today is a big day for the five friends. Their class is hosting a Heritage Festival to celebrate the customs and traditions of people from all over the world. Martin, Sally, Pedro, Nick and Yulee are best friends, and they each have their own heritage. Martin''s mum was born in Japan, and his dad''s family is from India. Sally is Haida, one of the Indigenous peoples in the Pacific Northwest. Pedro is from Brazil, Yulee is from Egypt and Nick''s ancestors were Scandinavian. The friends have so much to share with each other! They discover the many ways they''re alike and also what makes them unique.

Cassie has always believed in the Hive. Social media used to be out of control, after all. People were torn apart by trolls and doxxers. Even hackers - like Cassie''s dad - were powerless against it. But then the Hive came. A better way to sanction people. Cause trouble, get too many ''condemns,'' and a crowd can come after you, teach you a lesson in real life. Entering her senior year of high school, and egged on by new friends, she makes an edgy joke online. Cassie doubts anyone will notice. But the Hive notices everything. One moment Cassie is anonymous; the next, she''s infamous. And running for her life.

Count down from ten striding velociraptors to a ferociously funny end in this counting book for dinosaur lovers of all ages!

This is a dog book, and bunny wants to be in it!To get into this dog book, a bunny tries to prove to some skeptical dogs that he's one of them. Does he like to run and catch a ball? Of course. Can he use his puppy-dog eyes to get out of trouble? Absolutely. Does he smell dog doo-doos? Umm . . . The bunny does his best to demonstrate his dog credentials. But, of course, a bunny is a bunny, not a dog. Only, does it have to matter?This bunny is a real snuggle puppy!

It's survival of the grossest kind!Snot. Vomit. Spit. Poop. Everyone knows these are gross, right? Well, for some animals, they're crucial ingredients for survival! This book explores more than 30 of these animals and their grossest of the gross habits, from dung beetles who live for feces, to hagfish who cover themselves in gooey slime to escape predators, to bullfrogs who puke up their entire stomachs for cleaning purposes. It's all so icky. And so awfully interesting!Kids will need to hold their noses before diving into this one! (Barf bags not included.)