Young Kids

Discover World War 2's hidden heroes and villains. Spies, Code Breakers, and Secret Agents explores the intriguing world of spycraft and shows you what goes on behind the scenes in war. From spy schools and ciphers to sneaky tools and secret armies, this guide takes you on a declassified tour of the undercover operations that helped decide the outcome of World War 2. There's also more than a dozen short spy-ographies that cover some of the most famous (and infamous!) agents that were active during the war.

Have you ever heard a bizarre law and thought, that can’t possibly be true? Is it genuine? Was it ever in existence or just an urban myth that became so embellished over time? There are surprisingly, a great many laws still in existence on the statute books today that would make your jaw drop. Whilst bizarre as these laws may now seem to us, it begs the question, are we in fact, unknowingly breaking these laws on a regular basis?

Funny Business is based around the theme of - what else - humor, and if you’re familiar with Jon and Guys Read, you already know what you’re in store for: an hilarious story.

Explore a collection of 15 captivating stories designed to inspire and spark the imagination of young minds. Each tale is crafted to boost confidence, impart valuable life lessons, and encourage creativity.

In 1885, the Murphy mine struck gold. According to legend, Annie Murphy killed her husband out of greed. Just before she was to be hanged for the murder, she escaped. Now, a hundred years later, there have been sightings of Annie Murphy's "ghost." The Coopers unwittingly become involved in a mystery that finds them caught between the past and the present.

Throughout history, black women have blazed trails across the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Black Women in Science brings something special to black history books for kids, celebrating incredible black women in STEM who have used their brains, bravery, and ambition to beat the odds. Black Women in Science stands out amongst other black history books for kids - featuring 15 powerful stories of fearless female scientists that advanced their STEM fields and fought to build a legacy.

It’s 1889, barely twenty-five years after the Emancipation Proclamation, and a young Black family is tired of working on land they don’t get to own. So when Will and his father hear about an upcoming land rush, they set out on a journey from Texas to Oklahoma, racing thousands of others to the place where land is free—if they can get to it fast enough. But the journey isn’t easy—the terrain is rough, the bandits are brutal, and every interaction carries a heavy undercurrent of danger.

Ethan Pitowski is afraid of everything. Luckily, his best friends don’t mind, and when their entire class gets invited to watch a long-buried horror movie at the most popular boy in school’s house, Ethan’s friends encourage him to join in the fun. But when the “scariest movie ever made” reveals itself to be not just a movie about a monster, but a movie that is a monster, only a terrified Ethan escapes its clutches. Now he must find a way to stop the monster and save his friends (and also, um, get their heads back).

Sophie Valentine would rather be at home, doing school virtually. Instead, she’s waiting in a crowded middle school building for her best friend, Eve, who’s finally back after an extended absence, which only Sophie knows the truth about. But when Eve returns, things aren’t the same. First, Eve stops walking to school with her in the morning. Then, she’s ditching Sophie to hang out with the Crash Crew, a group of popular kids notorious for their social media dares. Eve seems to fit right in, but Sophie is devastated: Did she just lose her best friend?

Mrs. Z’s class is voting on an animal for them to virtually "adopt" and study the rest of the year. Elephants! Blue whales! Sparklemuffin Peacock Spiders! But Thunder hates voting—it's like sports but less fun. Then she finds an abandoned baby possum and she has a brilliant idea. She'll bring the baby possum to school in her backpack, present a passel of possum facts, demonstrate the adorable “choo-choo” sound the babies make—and then unveil Moxie, the joey she’s hoping can join the class!

Theo Chang loves Trainwhistle, his family's newly adopted cat. There's just one problem: Trainwhistle does not love Theo. Although he's a lovey-dovey lap cat with humans, Trainwhistle is very rough with other cats. And for some reason he clearly thinks Theo is another cat. Chased around the apartment and bitten on the ankle by the ferocious feline, Theo doesn't know what to do!

This book is the perfect gift for kids who love learning (or even those who dread it). The book is collection of 50 True Events that sound made up—but are completely true. These stories are so unique that kids will want to share them.

Empower your child or teen with essential skills for a financially secure future! This engaging guide simplifies budgeting, saving, and investing, teaching kids and young adults practical money management through real-life examples and exercises. They'll learn to navigate financial terms, use saving as a powerful tool to reach goals, and understand the basics of investing to make their money grow over time. Additionally, this book helps them spot scams, avoid common money mistakes, and build lifelong habits for financial security.

The pressure of being a super - especially a teen super - can get to anyone, as Jim (aka Kid Sensation) has witnessed firsthand. Now he wonders if he himself might be succumbing to the strain in some way, as he can't shake the feeling that he is now being watched by some new stalker. Moreover, despite his wide slate of powers, he hasn't been able to discover a single clue to substantiate the existence of this potential new enemy, making him wonder if it's all in his head.

Unleash the Power of Imagination with Inspiring Stories for Brilliant Kids Volume 3! Explore 15 captivating stories designed to inspire and excite young minds. Featuring a diverse collection of tales that encourage creativity, courage, and kindness. Volume 3 in a storybook series that is enchanting young listeners worldwide. Ideal for children ages 5 to 12, making it a great choice for family story time or independent listening.

Do you want to help children and teens manage stress, improve focus, and build emotional resilience? Mindfulness for Kids and Teens is the ultimate guide for parents, teachers, and young listeners to introduce mindfulness into everyday life. With age-appropriate exercises and practical advice, this audiobook makes it easy to help young people cultivate calm and focus in a fast-paced world.

Payal Mehta has had a crush on popular, athletic, all-around perfect Jonathan Slate ever since he smiled at her in freshman-year Spanish class. At a party during spring break of her junior year, Payal finally works up the courage to ask Jon to hang out. However, her romantic plans are derailed when he vomits on her Keds. Twice. But when Jon offers to take her out to lunch as an apology, Payal is convinced this is the start of their love story.

Himmel hilf! Sven ist wieder da, Jojos Exfreund und große Liebe. Immer wenn sie sich treffen, bringt er Jojo zum Lachen – und nicht nur das. Ein ganzer Schwarm Schmetterlinge flattert in ihrem Bauch. Dabei ist Jojo doch noch mit Benedikt zusammen.

Schon ewig himmelt Sara Jörg an. Und nun sind sie endlich ein Paar! Eigentlich müsste Sara überglücklich sein. Wenn nur diese blöden Mandeln nicht wären! Wegen denen liegt sie im Krankenhaus. Die Schmerzen nach der OP sind gar nicht mal das Schlimmste. Aber Jörg meldet sich nicht! Kein Besuch, keine SMS, nichts. Ob er sie vergessen hat? Oder hat er eine Neue? Da gibt es nur eines: Sara schleicht sich nachts heimlich aus dem Krankenhaus, um der Sache auf den Grund zu gehen.

In Tims Armen liegen ist das Wunderschönste für Jojo! Eigentlich ist sie das glücklichste Mädchen des Universums. Tja, eigentlich. Denn Jojo hat fremdgeküsst. Und Tim darf nie etwas von dieser Riesendummheit erfahren.