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Big Boy 4014 and the Steam Team: The World's Largest Steam Engine Roars Back to Life!

In the 1940s, the ground rumbled as they thundered across the United States, 25 600-ton steam locomotives called Big Boys. Big Boy 4014 pulled her last train in 1959. She spent most of her retirement in California at an outdoor train museum. People came from around the world to visit, marveling at her size. But one day in 2013, a different group of visitors came to see Big Boy 4014. This group wondered what it would take to get her back on the tracks. May 9, 2019, would be the Golden Spike Celebration, the 150th anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad. Could Big Boy 4014 be restored in time for the celebration? Would she ever roll on the rails again? Readers of all ages are taken on a journey with Big Boy 4014, from stranded icon to restoration to the 150th Golden Spike anniversary, and then onto excursion tours.

Big Brain Book: How It Works and All Its Quirks

Readers are welcomed to the Lobe Labs and Dr. Brain activities in this brightly illustrated, highly engaging book that uses science to answer interesting questions that kids have about the brain and human behaviour. This is a fun primer on psychology and neuroscience that makes complex psychological phenomenon and neural mechanisms relatable to kids through illustrations, interesting factoids, and more. Chapters include: What is the brain made up of and how does it work? Why can't I tickle myself? Why do they shine a light in my eyes when I hit my head in the game? Answers draw from both psychology and neuroscience, giving ample examples of how the science is relevant to the question and to the reader's life experiences.

Big Empty, The: A Sagebrush Survival Story

People passing by call this land the big empty. But I call it home.In spare poetic text written from the point of view of a big sagebrush, readers are transported to the American west. This incredibly resilient plant, which can live more than one hundred years, provides food, shelter, and shadows to conceal both predators and prey. After a wildfire passes through, it grows again and will thrive once more. Author and illustrator Kirbi Fagan captures the nature of the vital sagebrush with awe-inspiring words and gorgeous illustrations.

Big Game, The (45th Parallel Press)

Love the excitement of a big game? The roar of a crowd when there's a win? The Big Game series gives readers the inside scoop on the biggest sporting events from tennis, soccer, baseball, football, horse racing, and basketball. Written as high-interest with struggling readers in mind, this series includes: considerate vocabulary, engaging content and fascinating facts, clear text and formatting, and compelling photos.

Big Ideas for the Big Outdoors: Caring for Nature, Amazing Projects, and Inspiring Art

Encourage and inspire kids through positive outdoor experiences, engaging with nature through art and play. Discover the animals and insects, build habitats and homes and see how they live. See how awesome it can be and create simple, wonderful pieces of art from materials that nature provides us with. Turn a walk into play, use the sun, observe trees and engage the imaginationÑit's all for free, and it's fun for everyone! What's not to like about spending time together, taking a break, unplugging, and going back to basics?

Big Little Talks

Big Little Talks books are fun stories to ease both parents and children through typical and common life stages using empathic listening and encouraging an understanding of age-appropriate behaviour and emotions. A Reader's Note is included to further explain this common behavioural and emotional stage of childhood.

Big Questions Answered, The

Why is science so important? It saves lives, connects us with our natural world, and helps us build a brighter future. Each of the hundreds of science fields has its own unique story to tell. The Big Questions Answered series delves into different fields of science, making the stories behind great discoveries accessible and engaging for inquisitive young minds. QR codes link to the Big Question Answered website for comprehensive free resources and fun extras for kids, this beautiful, collectable series will launch a lifelong interest in science.

Big, Brave, Bold Sergio

Swimming with the Snappers makes Sergio feel big, brave, and bold. But sometimes the Snappers' idea of fun gives Sergio ""squishy"" feelings. He doesn't like it when they start picking on a minnow named Gil . . . but it's hard to stand up to your friends! Included is a Note to Parents and Caregivers by Julia Martin Burch, PhD, on bullying, friendship, fitting in, and ways to discuss these issues with your child.

Bigfoot Adventures

Bigfoot loves to explore new places, but he must be sneaky. He has a mysterious reputation to maintain! Join Bigfoot in this early chapter book series as he goes behind the scenes at the coolest places and gives you the inside scoop, all while not getting caught. Short sidebars and fast facts give nonfiction information related to Bigfoot3s sneaky adventures. For additional fun, take part in the scavenger hunt for hidden items in each title. Back matter includes discussion questions and writing prompts.

Billian the Bard

Billan doesnÎt know what to doÑheÎs a bard, but somehow, heÎs lost his ability to rhyme! He cannot recite and serenade without that most important skill! Billan must set out and find a solution to his problem, but who will be able to help?