by Barb Langridge | Jun 6, 2020 | Non-Fiction
“I intend to stand firm and let the peacocks multiply, for I am sure that, in the end, the last word will be theirs.” —Flannery O’Connor When she was young, the writer Flannery O’Connor was captivated by the chickens in her yard. She’d watch their wings flap, their...
by Barb Langridge | Jun 6, 2020 | Non-Fiction
A stirring look at nonviolent activism, from American suffragists to Civil Rights to the Climate Change Movement We Are Power brings to light the incredible individuals who have used nonviolent activism to change the world. The book explores questions such as what is...
by Barb Langridge | Jun 6, 2020 | Non-Fiction
The courageous and true story of Mohammad Alaa Aljaleel, who in the midst of the Syrian Civil War offered safe haven to Aleppo’s abandoned cats. Aleppo’s city center no longer echoes with the rich, exciting sounds of copper-pot pounding and traditional...
by Barb Langridge | Jun 6, 2020 | Non-Fiction
You Can Draw Manga Chibi Characters, Critters & Scenes shows how to draw in the chibi style using simple steps and easy-to-find art tools. Also included are tips and techniques for designing your own chibi creations! You can draw more than 50 chibi characters,...
by Barb Langridge | Jun 6, 2020 | Non-Fiction
Katharine Lee Bates first wrote the lines to “America the Beautiful” after a stirring visit to Pikes Peak in 1893. But the story behind the song begins with Katharine herself, who pushed beyond conventional expectations of women to become an acclaimed...
by Barb Langridge | Jun 5, 2020 | Non-Fiction
A young mathematical genius from India searches for the secrets hidden inside numbers — and for someone who understands him — in this gorgeous picture-book biography. A mango . . . is just one thing. But if I chop it in two, then chop the half in two, and keep on...
by Barb Langridge | Jun 5, 2020 | Non-Fiction
Published in collaboration with the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, discover over fifty remarkable African American women whose unique skills and contributions paved the way for the next generation of young people. Perfect for fans...
by Barb Langridge | Jun 5, 2020 | Humor
From the author of Stick Dog comes the third book in a highly illustrated early chapter book series about three best friends whose plans, missions, and schemes are sure to shake up their school. Featuring two-color art on every page and fun activities at the end of...
by Barb Langridge | Jun 5, 2020 | Non-Fiction
Are these strange animals the stuff of nightmares or aliens from outer space? Turns out, they’re real undersea animals! Find out how deep-sea creatures use bizarre and fascinating adaptations to survive in their harsh environments in this Level 3 Reader. Journey...
by Barb Langridge | Jun 4, 2020 | Picture Book
From the acclaimed author-illustrator of A Book of Sleep comes a silly tale about a garden rivalry, a giant carrot and bunnies in construction vehicles! When two rabbits find a giant carrot growing between their yards, they do the only thing that makes sense: they...
