Publisher Annotation: Drama, family secrets, and a KGB spy in his own kitchen! How will Yevgeny ever fulfill his parents' dream that he become a national hero when he doesn't even have his own room? He's not a star athlete or a legendary ballet dancer. In the tiny apartment he shares with his Baryshnikov-obsessed mother, poetry-loving father, continually outraged grandmother, and safely talented brother, all Yevgeny has is his little pencil, the underside...

"Brief, illustrated bios of women creators around the world"--

"The claws are out now. The ultimate cat showdown is the battle between a lion and a tiger. Which cat has the sharpest bite? Which one will be the quickest to pounce? What will it take to win this epic fight? Lions and tigers live in different places: the lion in the African grasslands and the tiger in the forests of Asia. While the beasts battle, we will compare their size and speed, their advantages and disadvantages. Each round is scored until...

"The battle of the sea creatures pits the leopard seal, a marine mammal predator, against a giant fish, the tiger shark. The leopard seal is one of the world's largest seals, but her opponent is nearly twice her size. Leopard seals have very sharp teeth, but are they any match for the shark's knifelike jaw? Which sea monster has more bite? Whose strength will prevail?"--

Earth is home to millions of fascinating creatures! Start discovering them with Animal Kingdom. This exciting series explores amazing animal species from all over the world. Each book takes you on a thrilling animal adventure to meet a special creature. Discover what each animal looks like, wher it lives, how it survives, and much more.--

This visually engaging book filled with cross sections and exploded views of working boats is perfect for children--and even adults--curious about the mechanics of boats and the lives of people who work on boats.

This book introduces readers to the unique features of dolphins. Basic information is covered, such as anatomy, life cycle, habitat, range, diet, predators, and threats. Table of contents, diagrams, interesting facts, glossary, and index are included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Publisher Annotation: Jennifer Keelan was determined to make a change-even if she was just a kid. She never thought her wheelchair could slow her down, but the way the world around her was built made it hard to do even simple things. Like going to school, or eating lunch in the cafeteria. Jennifer knew that everyone deserves a voice! Then the Americans with Disabilities Act, a law that would make public spaces much more accessible to people with disabilities,...

"Rhyming text takes readers through Jewish holidays, including Tu B'Shevat, Purim, and Chanukah, and their related special dishes. Back matter includes a glossary describing each holiday, along with easy, kid-friendly recipes of the featured dishes"--

"Emotions are like a rainbow-there is a color for every one we feel. And when the excited feeling starts to take over the rainbow, it's time for The Yellow Book! Simple activities, tips, and tricks help young readers whose excited yellow shines brightest in the rainbows of their colorful minds. They can turn the pages from front to back or back to front. They can use every single page or open the book to just one random page. Soon, the other colors...