Did you know that sea cucumbers use their butts to breathe? Or that the famous red butts of mandrills help them see each other in the jungle? Butts are used for breathing, eating, swimming and even talking and they come in all shapes, sizes and colors  (some are even multi-colored!). Learn fun facts about your own bottom and those in the animal kingdom in this hilarious book of butts!

"Where do viruses come from? Why do they make us sick? And how can we prevent them from spreading? The Secret Life of Viruses is full of all the amazing and fascinating facts you should know about the millions of viruses all around us! Young readers will learn about how viruses spread, how our bodies fight them, the history of viruses in the world, and much more. By teaching readers about the science behind this timely topic and offering context for...

A 2020 New York Public Library Top Spanish Language Book for Children! Now in English. "A food writer revels in the wonders of local markets worldwide....A foodie's delight."-Kirkus Reviews Close your eyes and imagine the intoxicating smell of spices, fish, and exotic flowers. Welcome to the market! You might shop at a grocery store, but that's not where most of the world gets its food.  Markets is a gorgeously illustrated exploration of what has...

"From Gandhi to Rosa Parks, the Arab Spring to Black Lives Matter, this introduction to the power of protests covers nearly every continent to show young readers that they can be effective on their own or as part of a movement. Filled with colorful, detailed illustrations and straightforward, engaging texts, this book uses double-page spreads to tell the story of world-changing moments when justice prevailed over intolerance, and peace overcame conflict....

Her mom thinks she is too messy; her teachers think she is too loud. But Grandma says that's nonsense. Mia Emilia Lucia Renata simply has too much wepa! Mia tries to bottle up her wepa, but no matter how hard she tries, she can't contain it. With a bit of inspiration from Grandma and her friends, Mia discovers the perfect place to release her wepa. A place where her wepa is celebrated and isn't too much. Parents will celebrate the wepa behind this...

"A picture biography of Julio C. Tello, considered to be the founder of modern Peruvian archaeology, that traces his life from an early interest in Peru's ancient cultures to his rise as the most distinguished Indigenous social scientist of the twentieth century. A map and an afterword with additional information, photograph, and source list are included."--

Lorenzo isn't happy about moving until he finds an old desk with what seems likes hundreds of drawers in his new room. Each drawer even has its own smell! He begins to read a book he finds in one of the drawers and when he looks up, he sees all kinds of curious things. Has the book come to life or is it something else?