"This is Richard Turere's true story of growing up on a farm in Kenya. A Maasai boy, Richard attended school when he could but more often was needed to herd his family's cattle. Richard's challenge was to protect his cows from the lions who prowled the night. Desperate Maasai farmers often killed lions, even though lions are at the core of Kenya's tourist trade and are protected. Richard noticed that lions stayed away when he was outside with a flashlight....

"Explains some of the challenges and rewards of having a friend with Down Syndrome using everyday kid-friendly examples."--Publisher provided.

A story of a girl who has a disability called dyslexia is accompanied by information about topics related to dyslexia.

With his unique blend of informative text and illustration, master explainer David Macaulay explores one of the body's most amazing organs. How does the eye collect and focus light? How does the brain interrupt signals from our eyes so we recognize the things around us? It's a remarkable process that we never have to think about--we just have to keep our eyes open!

"As a boy, Edward Hopper knew exactly what he wanted to be when he grew up: on the cover of his pencil box, he wrote the words EDWARD HOPPER, WOULD-BE ARTIST. He traveled to New York and to Paris to hone his craft. And even though no one wanted to buy his paintings for a long time, he never stopped believing in his dream to be an artist. He was fascinated with painting light and shadow and his works explore this challenge.Edward Hopper's story is...

Learn about Asian giant hornets in this informational picture book!

"From the legends of the game to today's superstars, get to know the players who have made the Pittsburgh Steelers one of the NFL's top teams through the years"--

"Do needles give you goosebumps? Does the flu shot send chills down your spine? You're not alone. In this Pebble Emerge book, explore the reasons many people are afraid of shots, including flu shots and Covid vaccines, and discover simple tips for facing this fear safely. Reassuring facts and helpful photos provide the knowledge young readers need to face their fear about shots"--

"Movies are fun to watch with your family and friends. Who are the people who create these entertaining escapes? From special effects artists to writers to animal trainers, many people work together to serve the needs of a movie set. Learn about their important work"--Provided by publisher.

"What if you were as small as a bean and could walk on the walls and ceiling, sense vibrarions through your elbows, jump five times your body length, see the world through eight eyes, and hear using tiny hairs all over your body? That is Jumper's world. Open this book and discover the fascinating hidden life of a backyard jumping spider."--