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Who Is a Scientist?
Scientists work hard in the lab and in the field to make important discoveries. But who are they really? It turns out they are just like us! Scientists can be any race. And any gender. They can wear lab coats, jeans, or even tutus. And they are people… View →
Who's Changing the World?
Meet people who turned their frustration about injustice and inequality into motivation to take action and improve the world. These inspiring individuals noticed pollution damaging Earth, sick and injured people who needed help, and unfairness in schools, and they decided to make a… View →
Who's Writing This Story?
Who’s the real boss of a story? The writer or the characters who live to tell the tale? Or both together? Follow the three little pigs as they argue with the writer over what kind of story to tell. Will the hero become the villain? Find out in this fun… View →
Who Was Here?
What animal was here? Can you solve the mystery? Study the picture and read the clues to figure out who left each set of tracks. Then turn the page to find out about animals from around the world. Watercolor and collage illustrations show the many kinds of trails that animals leave… View →
Why?
A picture book geared to help parents and counselors communicate with young children about a parent’s suicide. Oliver’s daddy loved him—a whole bunch, forever and for always. One day Oliver’s daddy died by suicide. Why? Oliver’s mommy hugs him tight, and she tells View →
Why I Was Late for School Again
Danny is always late for school. If he’s not stopped by pirates, then zombies chase him. He escapes from trolls only to be cornered by gruff billy goats. Good thing Danny has a quick imagination. He may be late for school, but he does get there! From one ridiculous adventure to the View →
Wilcox & Griswold Mysteries
Wilcox and Griswold are Missing Food Investigators, tracking down stolen food on the farm. Using clever word play and simple logic, these early readers offer fun mysteries to solve. View →
Wild Animal Neighbors
What would you do if you found an alligator in your garage? Or if you spotted a mountain lion downtown? In cities and suburbs around the world, wild creatures are showing up where we least expect them. Not all of them arrive by accident, and some are here to stay. As the human population View →
Wildfire
Discover the history of large-scale fire and what its future may look like in Wildfire. Wildfire is a natural process that takes place worldwide. In dry conditions, a single spark can transform into a megafire that sweeps across the landscape, burning… View →
Wildlife Rescue
Children are naturally curious about animals and are often interested in ways to save disappearing species. Each of these books shows simple yet innovative ways people around the globe have created safe spaces that make the world safer for… View →
Wild Song
The Philippines, 1904 Sixteen-year-old Luki is the best hunter in her village, but she has to keep it a secret. Hunting is a man’s skill. She’s expected to marry and raise a family instead. Chafing against these restrictions, she impulsively accepts an… View →
Wishes, Dares, and How to Stand Up to a Bully
In this poignant novel in verse, eleven-year-old Jack misses his dad who is MIA in Vietnam. The last thing Jack wants to do is spend summer with his grandparents. He’s expecting the worst summer of his life—until he meets Jill. Things change as it… View →
Witness to War
History is full of lessons, and none are more important than those about the devastation of war. This fascinating series explores eyewitness accounts of some of history’s most terrible conflicts and invites readers to discover what they can learn from them. View →
Words Are CATegorical ®
The best-selling Words Are CATegorical® series introduces young readers to different types of words through rhyming verse and illustrations of comical cartoon cats. Offering a lighthearted perspective, each title shows readers the fun and entertaining world of language. View →
Yam Uas Zoo Nkauj Tshaj Plaws (The Most Beautiful Thing)
Zaj dab neeg sov siab thiab hmov tshua uas muaj tseeb hais txog ib tug ntxhais hluas uas pom qhov kev zoo nkauj los ntawm qhov uas nws ib txwm xav tias yuav ntsia. Muab los ntawm tus neeg sau Kao Kalia Yang lub keeb neej me nyuam yaus tam li yog ib tug neeg Hmoob… View →
Yo solo: Historia (On My Own History)
With striking, full-page illustrations, real and fictionalized characters, and stories featuring events that really happened, these histories engage readers’ interests and imaginations View →
You Do You
Teen sex. STIs. Sexting. Rape. Sexual harassment. #MeToo and #YesAllWomen. Today’s teens launch into their sexual lives facing challenging issues but with little if any formalized learning about sex and human reproduction. Many of them get their sex ed from online porn. Through… View →
You're the Chef
You’re the Chef is a fun, basic cooking series for beginning cooks. Simple recipes are presented with illustrated step-by-step instructions and a photograph of each finished dish. The focus is on easy preparation, healthful options, and tasty results. View →
Yours Sincerely, Giraffe
New York Public Library, Top 10 2017 The international bestselling and award-winning illustrated chapter book for ages 6–8. Giraffe, who lives in Africa, is bored as usual. He’d love a friend to share things with. So he writes a letter and sends View →
You've Got Spirit!
Gooooooo team! Do you want to learn more about cheerleading? Or are you already a cheerleader? Either way, this is the book for you! You’ll find tips about everything from cheer gear and tryouts to snappy snacks and the perfect ponytail. Jump right into the sport of cheerleading! View →
Zeyna Lost and Found
In 1970, twelve-year-old Zeyna has grown up in London but has never quite felt like she fits in. Her monotonous life is suddenly interrupted when Zeyna’s parents decide to visit their native Pakistan—where Zeyna feels she doesn’t fit in either. But… View →