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Take readers on unique transportation journeys-narrated by vehicles and even by fuel itself! First-person points of view provide intriguing perspectives on the vital roles that vehicles and fuel play in our lives and in the global economy. Rich back matter provides more detail on the vehicles and expands on how important and interconnected the world's transportation systems are.

Hop on the water for a day of fun activities! In this series, readers will learn all about different water activities through levelled text and vibrant images. Special features showcase the gear needed for the activities, the top places to do the activities, and the techniques needed to master them. Outdoor enthusiasts will not want to miss out on these titles!

After decades of companies dumping industrial waste products in the salvage yard, the area had become so contaminated that nothing could live there. Wildlife died and people got sick. The Cuyahoga River was so polluted with toxic waste that it even caught fire! What could be done? The government stepped in, enforcing a full-scale cleanup of the dump that included the removal of nearly 400,000 tons of tainted soil. And then it was time to give the land a fresh start. New soil was brought in, and seeds were planted. After 25 years, the land was healed. Now the area where once nothing could live is part of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Not only does the park provide a vibrant home to thriving diverse wildlife, it also serves as an example of how once-devastated environments can change, heal, and become places of beauty for all.

Explore a world of self-discovery with Sophie, Lucy, Doug, and Layla in Once Upon a Garden.

This book helps children understand the divorce of same-sex parents and how a child's living situation may change. Once upon a time, Grayson's life was like a fairy tale. He lived in a big brick house with Papa and Daddy. They had chocolate chip pancakes on Saturdays and read bedtime stories together every night. But when Grayson's dads get a divorce, everything changes. First, Papa moves into an apartment. Then, Daddy moves into a smaller house. Now it's one week with Papa, then one week with Daddy. Will Grayson ever feel like himself again? Once Upon My Dads' Divorce sensitively portrays the challenges of moving from one house with both parents to two houses and offers reassurance on many questions and feelings readers may have after their parents' divorce.

Zing! Zap! Plop! Through lyrical text, this visually stunning nonfiction book traces a drop of water from cloud to aquifer, from underground stream to marsh, from lake to river, from ocean to strait, past icebergs and waterfalls and beaches, until finally back to cloud. Backmatter and glossary provide additional facts.

Ten-year-old Ellie has an extra sparkle. That's what her dad calls the extra chromosome that gives her Down Syndrome. And although Down Syndrome may make a few things harderÑlike saying big words, or saying little words when she is full of big feelingsÑit doesn't stop her from pursuing her dream to become a wildlife artist and from being a fabulous friend and sister. Over the course of one eventful summer, Ellie will face her fears and find her voice, alongside a loving cast of friends and family. And even when the challenges seem overwhelming, her extra sparkle never fails to shine bright.

One red thread connects us all! Follow a red string as it makes its way through a community, from people who know each other to people who don't, from a call to play, to a family welcome, to feel-better-soon wish, and finally a good night. The red thread's journey intertwines them all, and readers will delight in spotting the string in every mixed-media illustration. In many cultures throughout the world, a red thread represents connectivity, destiny, luck, protection, faith, and strength. When it's often easy to feel lost or disconnected, this heartfelt story is a gentle reminder that we are all here together, even if we live in different places. The impact we have on one another is greater than we can even imagine. One Red Thread encourages children to recognize and cherish the connections that shape their lives, and the back matter goes further. It includes related activities to help start conversations within families and in classrooms about empathy, kindness, and the power of rela

This series gives kids the help and inspiration they need to become proactive and caring young citizens. Suggestions include cleaning up their neighborhood, doing good deeds for friends and neighbors in their community, becoming involved with local charities, taking care of wildlife, and growing plants that will benefit insects and other wild animals. Packed with info for young conservationists, each book is filled with projects and ideas (from simple tasks that take just a few seconds every day to longer-term projects) that will inspire children to embrace the idea that EVERY ACTION COUNTS!

Having a positive outlook means you expect good things to happen and are willing to put in the effort to make them happen. Optimists see the best in other people and view challenges as opportunities. This book also looks at how positive thinking can help improve your physical health and school success, while also enhancing your relationships with friends and family members.