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  • av Kate Messner
    195,-

    For any child having trouble getting to sleep, the most lovable animal in the rain forest is here to help.

  • av Kate Messner
    119,-

  • av Kate Messner
    181,-

    How does a kid grow up to become a scientist? This enthralling nonfiction picture book from New York Times bestselling author Kate Messner explores the unexpected beginnings behind some of the most fascinating discoveries in scientific history.

  • av Kate Messner
    172,-

    Discover the hidden magic of the Everglades in this fascinating and beautiful exploration of the wetland habitat from the New York Times bestselling author and award-winning illustrator of the beloved Over and Under series!

  • av Kate Messner
    145,-

    "Bust some of history's biggest myths and learn the truth about the Salem witch trials"--

  • av Kate Messner
    146,-

    In the winter of 1609, Samuel de Champlain and his Frenchmen promise to help the Innu people fight their enemies. Silent One must join the war party and find his voice to save his brother and his own spirit. Related title(s): Spitfire, Over and Under the Snow, Over and Under the Pond, Sugar and Ice

  • av Kate Messner
    221,-

    The Scariest Kitten in the World is a hilarious picture book by Kate Messner and illustrated by MacKenzie Haley in the vein of The Monster at the End of This Book about a not-so-scary kitten and a not-too-terrifying haunted house.WARNING! This is a VERY scary story. It is the most spine-chilling story anyone could ever read. It takes place in a horrifying haunted house (okay, not that terrifying) . . .with a creepy creature (well, maybe not that creepy) . . .and its frightening friends (but are they that frightening?). Seriously. You're going to be scared right out of your underpants by these guys! There's no way they're the cutest little critters you've ever seen . . . right? Packed with humor and heart and adorable illustrations, this not-quite-scary story will keep you laughing until the very last page.

  • av Kate Messner
    200,-

    "With a mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels, this book uncovers the hidden truths about history's pandemics, from the Black Death to COVID-19"--

  • av Kate Messner
    198,-

    Myths! Lies! Secrets! Smash the stories behind famous moments in history and expose the hidden truth. Perfect for fans of I Survived and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.In 1920, Susan B. Anthony passed a law that gave voting rights to women in the United States. RIGHT?WRONG! Susan B. Anthony wasn't even alive when the Nineteenth Amendment was ratified. Plus, it takes a lot more than one person to amend the constitution.The truth is, it took millions of women to get that amendment into law. They marched! They picketed! They even went to jail. But in the end, it all came down to a letter from a state representative's mom. No joke.Through illustrations, graphic panels, photographs, sidebars, and more, acclaimed author Kate Messner smashes history by exploring the little-known details behind the fight for women's suffrage.Don't miss History Smashers: The Mayflower!

  • av Kate Messner
    200,-

    "Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about the Underground Railroad and Black Americans' struggle for freedom. Perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales. Before the Civil War, there was a crack team of abolitionists who used quilts and signal lanterns to guide enslaved people to freedom. Right? Wrong! The truth is, the Underground Railroad wasn't very organized, and most freedom seekers were on their own. With a mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels, acclaimed author Kate Messner and coauthor and Brown Bookshelf contributor Gwendolyn Hooks deliver the whole truth about the Underground Railroad. Discover the nonfiction series that smashes everything you thought you knew about history!"--

  • av Kate Messner
    159,-

    Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth behind the Revolutionary War with beloved educator/author Kate Messner. The fun mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels make this perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.On April 18, 1775, Paul Revere rode through Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, shouting, "The British are coming!" to start the American Revolution.RIGHT?WRONG! Paul Revere made it to Lexington, but before he could complete his mission, he was captured!The truth is, dozens of Patriots rode around warning people about the Redcoats' plans that night. It was actually a man named Samuel Prescott who succeeded, alerting townspeople in Lexington and then moving on to Concord. But the Revolutionary War didn't officially start for more than a year after Prescott's ride. No joke.Discover the nonfiction series that smashes everything you thought you knew about history. Don't miss History Smashers: The Mayflower, Women's Right to Vote, Pearl Harbor, and Titanic.

  • av Kate Messner
    204,-

    SALES HANDLE:Explore the wonders and beauties (as well as the depths and heights) of the ocean¿s kelp forests in this latest addition to the acclaimed OVER AND UNDER series!KEY SELLING POINTS:SO MANY FASCINATING FACTS: This book is full of wonder! Kids are endlessly curious about the natural world and the wildly varied animals and plants living in it¿and the ocean is FULL of amazing and surprising life!ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS MADE WONDERFUL: Preservation of our wilderness¿and of our oceans in particular¿is essential, and this book makes such a great, upbeat jumping-off point for discussions of the importance and wonder of our world¿s natural habitats and ecosystems.THE GORGEOUS UNDERWATER WORLD: This new book in the OVER AND UNDER series illuminates the magic and amazing biodiversity of the kelp forest by telling the story of one family¿s kayaking trip through a real-world ocean ecosystem. Lyrical prose and color-drenched illustrations will draw even the most reluctant readers into the world¿inside and outside of this book!STRONG CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) emphasize learning about animal habitats/biomes in K-2 curriculums, while later grades address topics like food chains, conservation, and endangered species. With a depth of research and an engaging, highly visual narrative, this book is an excellent resource for librarians and primary school educators.FROM A FAVORITE AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR TEAM: Kate Messner and Chris Neal make nonfiction approachable and appealing! These two award-winning creators have received countless accolades and published books to critical acclaim, making them the perfect team to tackle any nonfiction topic.CONSUMER:- Those who loved OVER AND UNDER THE SNOW and other books in the OVER AND UNDER series- Fans of Kate Messner- Lovers of the ocean and marine life- Parents and grandparents seeking beautiful books to read aloud together- Teachers, educators, and librarians seeking illustrated nonfiction books with STEM content- Anyone seeking a distinctive gift for a child who loves animals or nature

  • av Kate Messner
    192,-

    A careful snip, a delicate fold.Fabric the color of new petals.Skirts that flare like upside-down blossoms.A garden bursts into bloom!There is no ¿good enough.¿For Ann, only the best will do.Award-winning author Kate Messner, costume historian Margaret E. Powell, and fashion designer and illustrator Erin Robinson tell the powerful story of the ground-breaking Ann Lowe, who grew up in a small Alabama dress shop and became the first nationally-known African American fashion designer. Sought after by millionaires and movie stars, her designs walked the red carpet and graced the wedding of Senator John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier.At a time when the world around her thought African Americans deserved no more than second-class treatment, Ann expects no less of herself, and no less FOR herself, than the BEST.

  • av Kate Messner
    200,-

    Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth behind the sinking of the Titanic with beloved educator/author Kate Messner. The fun mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels make this perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.On April 15, 1912 an "unsinkable" ship called the Titanic unexpectedly hit an iceberg and sank to the bottom of the North Atlantic. Right?Wrong! Nobody was really talking about the Titanic being unsinkable until after it sank.The truth is, four different ships wired the Titanic to report icebergs and field ice in the area. But the Titanic never slowed down. In fact, when the Californian warned that it was trapped in ice, the Titanic's wireless operator was so busy sending outgoing messages that he replied, "Shut up!" No joke.Discover the nonfiction series that demolishes everything you thought you knew about history.Don't miss History Smashers: The Mayflower, Women's Right to Vote, and Pearl Harbor.

  • av Kate Messner
    143,-

    Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about the Underground Railroad and Black Americans' struggle for freedom. Perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.Before the Civil War, there was a crack team of abolitionists who used quilts and signal lanterns to guide enslaved people to freedom. RIGHT? WRONG! The truth is, the Underground Railroad wasn't very organized, and most freedom seekers were on their own. With a mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels, acclaimed author Kate Messner and coauthor and Brown Bookshelf contributor Gwendolyn Hooks deliver the whole truth about the Underground Railroad.Discover the nonfiction series that smashes everything you thought you knew about history!

  • av Kate Messner
    155,-

    Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about history''s pandemics, from the Black Death to COVID-19. Perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale''s Hazardous Tales.During the Black Death in the 14th century, plague doctors wore creepy beaked masks filled with herbs. RIGHT?WRONG! Those masks were from a plague outbreak centuries later--and most doctors never wore anything like that at all! With a mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels, acclaimed author Kate Messner delivers the whole truth about diseases like the bubonic plague, cholera, smallpox, tuberculosis, polio, influenza, and COVID-19.Discover the nonfiction series that smashes everything you thought you knew about history! Don''t miss History Smashers: The Mayflower, Women''s Right to Vote, Pearl Harbor, Titanic, and American Revolution.

  • - How a Boy from Brooklyn Became America's Doctor
    av Kate Messner
    245,-

    The definitive picture book biography of Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and one of the most crucial figures in the COVID-19 pandemic.Before he was Dr. Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Anthony Fauci was a curious boy in Brooklyn, delivering prescriptions from his father's pharmacy on his blue Schwinn bicycle. His father and immigrant grandfather taught Anthony to ask questions, consider all the data, and never give up?and Anthony's ability to stay curious and to communicate with people would serve him his entire life. This engaging narrative, which draws from interviews the author did with Dr. Fauci himself, follows Anthony from his Brooklyn beginnings through medical school and his challenging role working with seven US presidents to tackle some of the biggest public health challenges of the past fifty years, including the COVID-19 pandemic. Extensive backmatter rounds out Dr. Fauci's story with a timeline, recommended reading, a full spread of facts about vaccines and how they work, and Dr. Fauci's own tips for future scientists.

  • av Kate Messner
    123,-

    Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth behind the Revolutionary War with beloved educator/author Kate Messner. The fun mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels make this perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale''s Hazardous Tales.On April 18, 1775, Paul Revere rode through Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, shouting, "The British are coming!" to start the American Revolution.RIGHT?WRONG! Paul Revere made it to Lexington, but before he could complete his mission, he was captured!The truth is, dozens of Patriots rode around warning people about the Redcoats'' plans that night. It was actually a man named Samuel Prescott who succeeded, alerting townspeople in Lexington and then moving on to Concord. But the Revolutionary War didn''t officially start for more than a year after Prescott''s ride. No joke.Discover the nonfiction series that smashes everything you thought you knew about history. Don''t miss History Smashers: The Mayflower, Women''s Right to Vote, Pearl Harbor, and Titanic.

  • av Kate Messner
    125,-

    Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth behind the sinking of the Titanic with beloved educator/author Kate Messner. The fun mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels make this perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale''s Hazardous Tales.On April 15, 1912 an "unsinkable" ship called the Titanic unexpectedly hit an iceberg and sank to the bottom of the North Atlantic. Right?Wrong! Nobody was really talking about the Titanic being unsinkable until after it sank.The truth is, four different ships wired the Titanic to report icebergs and field ice in the area. But the Titanic never slowed down. In fact, when the Californian warned that it was trapped in ice, the Titanic''s wireless operator was so busy sending outgoing messages that he replied, "Shut up!" No joke.Discover the nonfiction series that demolishes everything you thought you knew about history.Don''t miss History Smashers: The Mayflower, Women''s Right to Vote, and Pearl Harbor.

  • av Kate Messner
    165,-

  • - The Many Marvelous Lives of a Rainforest Tree
    av Kate Messner
    110,-

  • av Kate Messner
    193,-

    The acclaimed Over and Under series continues with the hidden wonders and fascinating layers of the vibrant Costa Rican rainforest!

  • av Kate Messner
    195,-

    An inspiring and informative book for kids about the past and future of America's presidents.Who will be the NEXT president? Could it be you? When George Washington became the first president of the United States, there were nine future presidents already alive in America, doing things like practicing law or studying medicine.When JFK became the thirty-fifth president, there were 10 future presidents already alive in America, doing things like hosting TV shows and learning the saxophone. And right now—today!—there are at least 10 future presidents alive in America. They could be playing basketball, like Barack Obama, or helping in the garden, like Dwight D. Eisenhower. They could be solving math problems or reading books. They could be making art—or already making change.• A breezy, kid-friendly survey of American history and American presidents• Great for teachers, librarians, and other educators• Kate Messner's nonfiction picture books have been lauded by critics and received a variety of awards.For young readers and students who loved The New Big Book of Presidents, Lincoln and Kennedy: A Pair to Compare, and Kid Presidents: True Tales of Childhood from America's Presidents.A helpful addition to curriculums of 5th- to 8th-grade students studying U.S. History and civics and the federal government.• For readers ages 8-12• U.S. history for kids• Students, librarians, teachers• 5th-8th-grade kidsFrom award-winning author Kate Messner and New York Times bestselling artist Adam Rex comes a timely and compelling compendium about the U.S. presidents—before they were presidents.

  • - Rebuilding the World's Coral Reefs
    av Kate Messner
    192,-

    All it takes is one: one coral gamete to start a colony, one person to make a difference, one idea to change the world.

  • av Kate Messner
    179,-

    A follow up to Over and Under the Snow and Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt, this time focusing on the rich, interconnected ecosystem of a mountain pond.

  • av Kate Messner
    104,-

    In this exuberant and lyrical follow-up to the award-winning Over and Under the Snow, discover the wonders that lie hidden between stalks, under the shade of leaves . . . and down in the dirt.

  • av Kate Messner
    104,-

    A non-fiction picture book exploring the tunnels and caves formed beneath the snow but over the ground, where many kinds of animals live through the winter, safe and warm, awake and busy, but hidden beneath the snow.

  • - Mini-Lessons, Prompts, and Inspiration for Teachers
    av Kate Messner
    425,-

    Only by engaging in the real work of writing can teachers become part of the writing community they dream of creating for their students. In her new book, 59 Reasons to Write, Kate Messner offers mini-lessons, writing prompts, and bursts of inspiration designed to get you writing every day, whether on your own or as part of a group.

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