Lerner publishing group apr 2025 (12 risultati)

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Three small words can cause trouble between friends. Snake and Lizard live together in a burrow in the desert. They are such good friends that Lizard decides to display their names above the burrow entrance.They must decide whose name should appear first. Then Lizard makes an unfortunate spelling mistake--he thinks it's very funny but Snake is not laughing. Snake finds some spelling of her own that will teach Lizard a lesson!The friends eventually find a way to put the argument behind them in this funny picture book that holds a mirror to our human flaws and reminds us that names and nicknames must be used with care. Bishop, Gavin (illustratore).…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Can a little chef with a big heart save the galaxy with the communal spirit of cooking Twelve-year-old Magda was born on Azuki, a tiny moon with incredible plant life. Magda may be a bit of a mess, but she's also a gifted chef--so gifted her unique and delicious dishes earn her a spot in the centuries-old Intergalactic Cooking Tournament! Kids from all over the galaxy hope to win honor for their home planet--as well as the Nector, a precious resource that can reshape entire worlds . . . or even save dying ones. But when Magda discovers an intergalactic conspiracy, only the kind-hearted chef can stop a secret society from stealing the Nector--and with it, control of the entire galaxy. Van Gheluwe, Mathilde (illustratore).…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The National Robot Dance Competition is over . . . . . . And Haedal Academy's team earned second place! Given the lack of preparation time, the kids are happy with the results. But back at school, their classmates are giving them the cold shoulder. And when a popular streamer named Cyborg Captain calls them out for all the world to see, the team will be tested like never before. Hong, Jong-hyun (illustratore).…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Haedal Academy's robot team accepts Cyborg Captain's challenge! Quickly, the team must choose and develop a robot for the creative robot competition. Each of them comes up with a concept, but no one can agree on the best option. And then a past mistake returns to haunt them, threatening to tear the team apart for good. Can the kids get past their differences, or has Cyborg Captain defeated them before the contest even begins. Hong, Jong-hyun (illustratore).…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Winner of the Pura Belpré Children's Author Award A Kirkus Best Middle-Grade Book of the Year Junior Library Guild Selection In 1930s San Antonio, thirteen-year-old Petra dreams of going to college and becoming a writer. But with her beloved father dead, two younger siblings to care for, and a stepmother struggling to make ends meet, Petra has to drop out of school to shell pecans at a factory. Hoping it's only temporary, she tries not to despair over the grueling work conditions. But after the unhealthy environment leads to tragedy and workers' already low wages are cut, Petra knows things need to change. She and her coworkers go on strike for higher wages and safer conditions, risking everything they have for the hope of a better future.'Heart-warming and enraging in equal parts, this important American story reveals the power of family, community, and hope.'--Laurie Halse Anderson, New York Times-bestselling author'A powerful, moving story explores the little-known but important story of the six-week pecan shellers' strike.'--starred, Booklist'A poignantly, beautifully written tale.'--starred, Kirkus Reviews 'Intimate and well-researched depictions of the Pecan Shellers Strike of 1938 and its impact on Mexican descendants and beyond.'--starred, Publishers Weekly.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - We are the scrappy ones. / We live, we adapt, we defy. / Made of stardust and grit, we are spectacular. Children with disabilities experience the world in all kinds of ways. Yet one thing they share is navigating a world that doesn't always make space for them as they are. Existing on the edges can feel unfair--and downright exhausting. And at the exact same time, it can also foster creativity, resourcefulness, and adaptability. In a word, scrappiness.Author and disability advocate Rebekah Taussig has written a groundbreaking anthem of belonging that celebrates the wide range of disabled children and affirms their worth, just as they are. Luminous illustrations by Kirbi Fagan portray a diverse cast of characters living, learning, and playing. A warm, joy-filled book for disabled and non-disabled readers alike. Fagan, Kirbi (illustratore).…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Head out on patrol with the Black Mambas, South Africa's first women-led anti-poaching unit. This anti-poaching team is unlike any other: they carry no weapons. Instead, they keep animals safe with frequent patrols and a keen eye for footprints, snares, and other clues that poachers are nearby. These courageous women work in a nature reserve in South Africa's Greater Kruger National Park. The reserve is home to the largest remaining populations of white rhinos, critically endangered black rhinos, and ground pangolins, one of the most trafficked animals in the world.Author and photographer Kelly Crull traveled to South Africa to see firsthand how the Black Mambas are making a difference--for animals and for their communities. He tells their incredible story from their perspective, giving readers an unforgettable look at these environmental heroes.A portion of the proceeds from this book will be donated to the Black Mamba Anti-Poaching Unit.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Some people are scared of sharks. Not Cristina Zenato. As a little girl, Cristina dreamed of making friends with the sharks deep in the ocean. When she grew up, she made those dreams come true, becoming a diver, conservationist, and shark advocate. But Cristina discovered that sharks--the sleek, strong, powerful guardians of the ocean--need our help. She started diving in a protective suit and, as she built trust with sharks, they began coming to her with fishing hooks stuck in their bodies. Did she have the courage to remove the hooks Sharks Unhooked is the true story of how one woman is exploring the ocean, helping our ecosystem, and forming incredible bonds with animals beneath the rolling surf. Hall, Becca (illustratore).…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - What should you do if you discover eggs, egg cases, or galls when you're exploring the outdoors You should watch and wait and come back to check on them!Author Sara Levine's simple, lyrical text encourages readers to take time to observe eggs. Accompanied by photos of many types of eggs, egg cases, and galls, this book explains which ones you can safely collect and which you should leave behind. Back matter provides more information about featured eggs, egg cases, and galls--including the creatures that hatch from them--and expands on how to care for them at home or in the classroom.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The National Robot Dance Competition is over . . . . . . And Haedal Academy's team earned second place! Given the lack of preparation time, the kids are happy with the results. But back at school, their classmates are giving them the cold shoulder. And when a popular streamer named Cyborg Captain calls them out for all the world to see, the team will be tested like never before. Hong, Jong-hyun (illustratore).…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Haedal Academy's robot team accepts Cyborg Captain's challenge! Quickly, the team must choose and develop a robot for the creative robot competition. Each of them comes up with a concept, but no one can agree on the best option. And then a past mistake returns to haunt them, threatening to tear the team apart for good. Can the kids get past their differences, or has Cyborg Captain defeated them before the contest even begins. Hong, Jong-hyun (illustratore).…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - With their long tusks, narwhals are unique whales that live in the Arctic Ocean. But as climate change causes global temperatures to rise, less and less sea ice is covering the Arctic Ocean each year. Narwhals are left vulnerable without the ice, which historically provided them with safe areas to roam out of reach of their natural predators, killer whales. And humans are taking advantage of the clearer water, searching and drilling for oil and hauling cargo. So as Arctic sea ice shrinks, a new challenge emerges: noise pollution from human activity. The thrum of engines and other man-made sounds threaten narwhals ability to locate food, communicate with other narwhals, and use echolocation to navigate while migrating. How can people reduce noise pollution in the Arctic Ocean to help them Follow along as scientists study the effects of noise pollution on narwhals and work to ensure they have a hope-filled future.…