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Inspired by Kloots's own bedtime rituals with her son, Tell Me Your Dreams is a heartwarming picture book that's perfect for any parent who wants their child to know that anything is possible if you just dare to dream. "I could not be more excited to share this story in my first children's book," says Kloots. "This bedtime ritual has become my favorite part of the day. A chance to interact with El...

Founded by Sartore more than 16 years ago, the National Geographic Photo Ark is a multi-year effort to raise awareness of and find solutions to some of the most pressing issues affecting wildlife and their habitats. The project aims to document every species living in the world’s zoos, aquariums, and wildlife sanctuaries; inspire action through education; and help protect wildlife by supporting on...

The Middle Ages come to life in this latest installment in the hit Weird But True Know-It-All series, featuring stories of legendary rulers, epic castles, menacing weaponry, and more! Vikings are known for being fierce warriors. But did you know that they used tug-of-war to train for battle—and that the losing team was pulled into a pit of fire? Europe was ravaged by the plague during the Middle A...

After an earthquake rocks the Aegean Sea, Zeus and Demeter set sail in a not-so-seaworthy vessel to find out what really happened. When their ship is capsized by a slithering sea monster, the duo find themselves trapped in a mystifying underwater realm. The other Olympians mount a rescue mission, only to encounter enchanting mermaidlike creatures with hypnotic songs and a tentacled shape-shifter w...

Wild Wonders With Brooke Carter is the EarthXTV series where Brooke Carter learns about what it takes to protect animals and the planet. Watch as she learns from conservation experts and travels the world on unimagined adventures! Even before her show Wild Wonders with Brooke, she loved talking to people about her adventures and especially educating kids about conservation. The show has allowed he...

National Geographic Kids serves up tons of incredible facts and mind-boggling tidbits to wow your friends and family! Did you know that a giraffe’s eye is as big as a Ping-Pong ball? Or that about 19 million hot dogs are sold at major league baseball games every year? Or that there is only one bone in your body that’s not connected to another one? There's a lot to know, and National Geographic Kid...

Twelve award-winning and bestselling East and Southeast Asian American authors explore themes of identity and belonging in You Are Here: Connecting Flights, edited by Ellen Oh. With interwoven stories all taking place in a teeming Chicago airport, the book details the entwined experiences of young people whose family roots may extend to East and Southeast Asia, but who are themselves distinctly Am...

In season three of "Secrets of Sulphur Springs," a new ghost checks into room 205 and starts wreaking havoc around The Tremont. After learning the evil presence will ruin their lives by 2024, the kids race to solve a tangled mystery in the past that may hold the key to defeating the ghost in the present and saving the Dunns and the Campbells from a very bleak future. The series stars Preston Olive...

Born and raised in South LA, she writes stories about gentrification, Black teen joy, and the sh*tshow that is capitalism. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Ethnicity, Race & Migration, a certificate in Human Rights and recently graduated from law school, with a specialization in Critical Race Studies. There Goes the Neighborhood is her debut novel. A raised fist against the destructive forces...

From New York Times #1 best-selling Author/Illustrator Peter H. Reynolds, and Author/ Film Producer, Marc Colagiovanni comes a moving new picture book for all ages, WHEN THINGS AREN’T GOING RIGHT, GO LEFT. With illustrations by Reynolds, whose award-winning picture books have been New York Times, Indie , and Wall Street Journal bestsellers, WHEN THINGS AREN’T GOING RIGHT, GO LEFT is a creative and...

When ten-year-old Lina Gao steps off the plane in Los Angeles, it’s her first time in America and the first time seeing her parents and her little sister in five years! She’s been waiting for this moment every day while she lived with her grandmother in Beijing, getting teased by kids at school who called her “left behind girl.” Finally, her parents are ready for her to join their fabulous life in...

In Winston Chu vs. The Whimsies , Stacey Lee , an award-winning and best-selling author of YA fiction, draws middle-grade readers into a modern reimaging of a classic Chinese folktale—replete with magic, boba, and lots of trash talking. At its center is Winston, an awkward, struggling teen with a big heart. While skateboarding home with a pie in hand, Winston happens to save a local shopkeeper—the...

NEVER FORGET ELEANOR is a heartfelt picture book about a young elephant named Elijah who loves the stories his grandma Eleanor tells him. But when Eleanor’s memory starts to fade, Elijah will need to become the storyteller himself. Elijah loves spending time with his grandma Eleanor. She knows all the best words to answer tricky crossword puzzles and to tell the most beautiful stories for her fami...

Originally released in 2019, the album features recordings from music icons like Micky Dolenz, Sandi Patty, Vanessa Williams, Jim Brickman, Jon Secada, Lee Greenwood, Rita Wilson, Tom Bergeron, The Cowsills, Jaci Velasquez, Kellie Pickler, Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. The new deluxe reissue will include a newly recorded version of "Won't You Be My Neighbor" by singer-songwriter and guitar v...

1954: The Winter Soldier is the Soviet Union's greatest weapon. Assigned the most dangerous covert missions from the USSR's secret military branch and guided by a handler who knows him better than he knows himself, he has only one purpose: to obey orders. But he wasn't always the Winter Soldier . . . 1941: As World War II begins, sixteen-year-old Bucky Barnes is determined to enlist in the US army...

Promise Boys is a debut YA thriller by writer-filmmaker, Nick Brooks in which three boys at an urban charter school investigate their principal’s murder during a high-stakes 24-hour day. It is a page-turning, murder mystery thriller that shines a light on themes of social justice and educational inequities, shaping this novel to be both a commercial and literary blockbuster. Prior to becoming a fi...

Did you know … that one of Saturn’s moons is so hollow it would float in water? That the largest known star is 3.69 billion times bigger than our sun? Or that Jupiter likely has diamonds floating in its clouds? Explore dazzling facts about the vast expanse of space, from glowing stars billions of light-years away to supermassive exploding supernovas to rockets thundering into the unknown. This com...

Into every generation, a slayer is born. One girl in all the world…sort of. Frankie Rosenberg is the world’s first slayer-witch, but she doesn’t have that slay-life balance figured out just yet. She’s still reeling from the deadly explosion at the annual slayer retreat- and new evidence that some slayers may have survived. And while she’s defeated her first Big Bad, Frankie soon realizes it was ju...

Thank you for being part of the conversation. This is Play It Forward. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward Episode 563 With Cassandra Clare The Author Of Chain Of Thorns James and Cordelia must save London—and their marriage—in this thrilling and highly anticipated conclusion to the Last Hours series. Cordelia Carstairs has lost everything that matters to her. In only a few...

It's almost Lunar New Year, and Chloe can’t wait to celebrate! But first, Chloe and her family must prepare for the new year. They buy new shoes, lay out good-luck oranges in a bowl, decorate the red envelope, and make a crispy turnip cake. Everyone comes together to cook a fantastic feast, saving a plate for A-má, of course. Chloe enjoys the festive celebration and yummy food, but most of all, sh...

From the creators of the #1 Amazon Best Children’s Book of 2020 and a #1 New York Times bestseller, ALL BECAUSE YOU MATTER , author Tami Charles and renowned illustrator Bryan Collier, bring us WE ARE HERE . Sharing the beauty and excellence in the history of the Black community, while assuring Black and brown children of the extraordinary legacy from which they come. A groundbreaking picture book...

In this stunning ninth book in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series,Sophie and her friends discover the true meaning of power—and evil. Sophie Foster changed the game. Now she’s facing impossible choices:when to act, when to trust, and when to let go. Her friends are divided and scattered, and the Black Swan wants Sophie to focus on their projects. But her instincts are leading her somewhere else....

In this comprehensive and update guide packed with hundreds of ideas vetted by experts at every site, America’s #1 national parks publisher provides all of the information you need to discover the beauty and diversity of the country’s most iconic national parks, scenic trails, seashores, historic areas, and more. This 544-page reference is the ultimate travel planner for all things national parks,...

Fire. Ice. Flood. Three climate disasters. Four kids fighting for their lives. Akira is riding her horse in the California woods when a wildfire sparks—and grows scarily fast. How can she make it to safety when there are flames everywhere? Owen and his best friend, George like spotting polar bears on the snowy Canadian tundra. But when one bear gets way too close for comfort, do the boys have any...

The first YA novel from MELISSA DE LA CRUZ Studios, ANNE OF GREENVILLE, by award-winner Mariko Tamaki gives a modern twist to the classic saga with Anne depicted as a queer, Asian-American and the adopted daughter of two moms. In this modern reimagining of Anne of Green Gables, Anne is an ABBA-loving singer/actor/writer of disco-operas, queer, Japanese American who longs to be understood for her a...