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Baffling Buildings!

Hermione Redshaw (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798885096188

Whether they're built into the ground or towering high above, buildings can be bizarre, bonkers, and baffling! Dive into the wacky world of buildings. Fun illustrations pair with bright photos to bring some of the craziest structures to life.

Absurd Art!

Hermione Redshaw (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798885096171

From ancient cave paintings to modern marvels, art can be amazing, awe-inspiring, and absurd! Dive into the wacky world of art. Fun illustrations pair with bright photos to bring some of the craziest art to life.

Zaha Hadid

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668922880

This biography for early readers examines the life of famous Muslim architect Zaha Hadid in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter. The My Itty-Bitty Bio series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities.

Spike Lee

Joyce Markovics, Alrick A. Brown (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668923450

Spike Lee is a groundbreaking moviemaker and Academy Award winner. While tackling important issues, he's helped change the way Black stories are told on film and inspired future generations of filmmakers. This book explores his life and his fascinating films. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, filmography, and sidebars.

Oscar Micheaux

Joyce Markovics, Alrick A. Brown (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668923467

Oscar Micheaux is a groundbreaking moviemaker. He wrote, produced, and directed 44 movies at a time when Black Americans faced extreme racism. This book explores his life and his fascinating films. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, filmography, and sidebars.

Melvin and Mario Van Peebles

Joyce Markovics, Alrick A. Brown (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668923481

Father and son Melvin and Mario Van Peebles are groundbreaking moviemakers. They created unique films about Black Americans that changed the course of cinematic history. This book explores their lives and their fascinating films. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, filmography, and sidebars.

Julie Dash

Joyce Markovics, Alrick A. Brown (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668923436

Julie Dash is a groundbreaking moviemaker. She was the first Black woman to have her movie shown in theaters across the United States, breaking racial and gender boundaries This book explores her life and her fascinating films. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, filmography, and sidebars.

Jordan Peele

Joyce Markovics, Alrick A. Brown (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668923474

Jordan Peele is a groundbreaking moviemaker and the first Black screenwriter to win an Academy Award. His unique horror films explore important issues while drawing huge crowds. This book explores his life and his fascinating films. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, filmography, and sidebars.

Jawed Karim

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668922873

This biography for early readers examines the life of Muslim Jawed Karim, co-founder of YouTube, in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter. The My Itty-Bitty Bio series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities.

Do You Like Keeping Up with Fashion?

Diane Lindsey Reeves (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668923153

Do you like putting outfits together or starting fashion trends? That might be a potential clue to your future career! This book explores what a career in fashion might look like. Readers will discover how their interests can lead to a lifelong future career. Aligned to curriculum standards and 21st Century Skills, Career Clues for Kids prepares readers for a successful future. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, sidebars, and author biographies.

Do You Like Getting Creative?

Diane Lindsey Reeves (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668923146

Would you consider yourself creative? That might be a potential clue to your future career! This book explores what a career in art might look like. Readers will discover how their interests can lead to a lifelong future career. Aligned to curriculum standards and 21st Century Skills, Career Clues for Kids prepares readers for a successful future. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, sidebars, and author biographies.

Bruce Lee

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668922811

This biography for early readers examines the life of Bruce Lee, an icon in martial arts cinema, in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter. The My Itty-Bitty Bio series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities.

Ava DuVernay

Joyce Markovics, Alrick A. Brown (authors)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668923443

Ava DuVernay is a groundbreaking moviemaker, the first African American woman to win Best Director at the Sundance Film Festival. In her films, she examines the Black experience and fights for justice. This book explores her life and her fascinating films. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, filmography, and sidebars.

Lola at the Library

Anna McQuinn (author) Rosalind Beardshaw (illustrator)

Publisher: Charlesbridge ISBN: 9781607344391

Lola has a big smile on her face. Why? Because it's Tuesday--and on Tuesdays, Lola and her mommy go to the library. Join Lola in this cozy celebration of books and the people who love them.

Tattoo Artist

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781634700856

From the interesting and intriguing to the weird and wonderful Odd Jobs: Tattoo Artist is HIGH interest combined with a LOW level of complexity to help struggling readers along. The carefully written, considerate text will hold readers’ interest and allow for successful mastery, understanding, and enjoyment of reading about Tattoo Artists. Clear, full-color photographs with captions provide additional accessible information. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance achievement and comprehension.

Parade Float Designer

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781634700818

From the interesting and intriguing to the weird and wonderful Odd Jobs: Parade Float Designer is HIGH interest combined with a LOW level of complexity to help struggling readers along. The carefully written, considerate text will hold readers’ interest and allow for successful mastery, understanding, and enjoyment of reading about Parade Float Designers. Clear, full-color photographs with captions provide additional accessible information. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance achievement and comprehension.

Sound Effects Artist

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781634700832

From the interesting and intriguing to the weird and wonderful Odd Jobs: Sound Effects Artist is HIGH interest combined with a LOW level of complexity to help struggling readers along. The carefully written, considerate text will hold readers’ interest and allow for successful mastery, understanding, and enjoyment of reading about Sound Effects Artists. Clear, full-color photographs with captions provide additional accessible information. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance achievement and comprehension.

Yankee Doodle

Robert Squier (author) Robert Squier (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503865822

Follow silly Yankee Doodle as he travels to town and sticks a feather in his cap.

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

Sharon Lane Holm (author) Sharon Lane Holm (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503865808

For burgeoning stargazers, this is the perfect catchy tune, telling of a star that twinkles like a diamond.

Where Is Thumbkin?

Roberta Collier-Morales (author) Roberta Collier-Morales (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503865815

From thumbs to pinkies, kids' fingers are put to use as they act out this classic nursery rhyme.

The Wheels on the Bus

Ronnie Rooney (author) Ronnie Rooney (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503865785

By swishing their hands like wipers and beeping like a horn, readers take a journey on a school bus with this rhyme that keeps them moving.

The Itsy Bitsy Spider

Sharon Lane Holm (author) Sharon Lane Holm (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503865778

Climb up the waterspout with the familiar itsy bitsy spider. Rain or shine, he's always ready to play.

The Farmer in the Dell

Laura Ferraro Close (author) Laura Ferraro Close (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503865761

This silly song has everything, from a farmer and his wife to cows, cats, and cheese!

Take Me Out to the Ball Game

Jack Norworth (author) Amy Huntington (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503865747

A child begs her father to take her to the baseball game, where she roots for the home team and eats peanuts and Cracker Jack.

The Bear Went Over the Mountain

Michelle Dorenkamp (author) Michelle Dorenkamp (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503865754

This classic song about a traveling bear takes him from one side of a mountain to the other.