When fourteen-year-old Manuel and his younger brother join a difficult expedition through the Southwest desert to the Rio Grande in 1598, their comical trained goat is instrumental in helping them survive.

A fun and entertaining book for the whole family Go on a journey of discovery to 100 of the world's most amazing places with this must-have, fun-filled gift book from the team that created the Weird but true! annual. Featuring colourful hot springs, giant trees and explosive volcanoes, kids will be astounded by the 1000 incredible facts to wow family and friends with. Jam-packed with bright, colourful photos From the Galapagos islands to the Serengeti National Park, the Cave of Crystals to Shark Bay Find out the WHERE? WHAT? and HOW? about each place along the way

Batchelder Award Honor Book School Library Journal Best of the Year Kirkus Best of the Year Booklist Editors' Choice Evanston Public Library's 101 Great Books for Kids Chicago Public Library's Best of the Best ABC Group Best Books for Young Readers Hypnotizing...Provocative...Disarming--The New York Times Evocative and stirring...mesmerizing to read aloud.--The Wall Street Journal Visually striking...full of vivid language.--Publishers Weekly (starred) A rich anthology to understand and delight in Native traditions.--Booklist (starred) Begs to be read aloud.--Kirkus (starred) Impressive, handsome, and universally appealing.--Horn Book (starred) Breathtaking and simply beautiful.--School Library Journal (starred) The language sparkles and the tales beg to be read aloud.--School Library Connection (starred) Visually arresting, captivating collection of traditional stories.--Shelf-Awareness David Bowles' graceful translation renders this volume an excellent addition to any storytelling collection.--BCCB One-of-a-kind...A collection that will appeal to children, but also to any lover and collector of books.--BookRiot A collection of stories from nations and cultures across our two continents--the Sea-Ringed World, as the Aztecs called it--from the Andes all the way up to Alaska. Fifteen thousand years before Europeans stepped foot in the Americas, people had already spread from tip to tip and coast to coast. Like all humans, these Native Americans sought to understand their place in the universe, the nature of their relationship with the divine, and the origin of the world into which their ancestors had emerged. The answers lay in their sacred stories.

Every year on the fourth Thursday of November, Americans celebrate with a Thanksgiving meal. But what is the origin of this tradition? Did it really begin when the Pilgrims and Native Americans got together in 1621 in Plymouth, Massachusetts?

In her signature narrative nonfiction style, Penny Colman paints a fascinating picture of this cherished American holiday. She examines numerous Thanksgiving claims which were antecedents to the national holiday we celebrate today, raises the turkey question--does everyone eat turkey on Thanksgiving?--and shows Sarah Josepha Hale's instrumental role in establishing the holiday. Get ready to delve into the rich past of Thanksgiving in an enlightening history that uncovers the true story.

Where would you go if you had a magic carpet? Take the journey of a lifetime and explore 19 real-life, off-limits locations... Whether you'd prefer to visit a volcano, do some supernatural sightseeing in Area 51, take a tour of the remotest island on Earth, or plunder the Secret Archives of the Vatican, the magic carpet will cover the four corners of the globe - and reveal hundreds of hidden secrets in between!

A lyrical, heart-lifting love letter to black and brown children everywhere. Discover this poignant, timely and emotionally stirring picture book, an ode to black and brown children everywhere that is full of hope, assurance and love. Tami Charles pens a poetic, lyrical text that is part love letter, part anthem, assuring readers that they always have, and always will, matter. Accompanied by illustrations by renowned artist Bryan Collier, All Because You Matter empowers readers with pride, joy and comfort, reminding them of their roots and strengthening them for the days to come. Lyrical, personal and full of love, All Because You Matter is for the picture book audience what The Hate U Give was for YA: a conversation starter, a community touchstone and a deep affirmation of worth for the young readers who need it most.

This book takes a peek into what life was like for a teenager in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains during the 1940s. The country was recovering from the Great Depression while going through World War II. It is a history of simpler times when neighbors supported and depended on each other for survival. It shows the hard work it took to eke out a living. It shows their achievements and their disappointments. It was a time when Americans tightened their belts to support their country as they never have since then. Rationing of essential goods was done without complaining. Almost every home had empty chairs at the table when young men and women left to defend our freedom, with some of them never returning. Young people made their own entertainment. This decade proved to be a pivotal point for women. They entered the armed services and took their place in defense plants and factories as never before. They proved they were capable of doing what had to be done. This was the decade of the National Recovery Act under FDR. The author attended high school during these years and began teaching in a one-room country school at age seventeen.

Follow the fearless highs and dangerous lows of the Wright brothers in their quest to take to the skies in this courageous - and true - story of the pioneers of flight. The Wright brothers dared to dream of being the first men in the world to fly... but would they ever see their dreams take flight? The golden age of aviation is brought vividly to life in this story of determination, ingenuity, and courage from Adam Hancher.

"Has heart, soul and so much spirit." Lindsay Galvin, author of Darwin's Dragons "Disappearing animals, twists and turns, and an amazing autistic protagonist." Rashmi Sirdeshpande, author of Dosh "Exciting, deftly plotted and full of surprises." Sinead O'Hart, author of The Eye of the North Alice Tonks would love to make friends at boarding school. And, being autistic, she just wants people to accept her for who she is. But after a rather strange encounter with a talking seagull on her first day, she suddenly has a new challenge and a lot of questions. Animals are going missing and Alice can't solve the mystery alone. With new friends behind her, can Alice harness her magic powers and become the hero she never imagined? A story about finding your voice, friendship and unlikely heroes, for fans of A Kind of Spark