Collection: Children

From the award-winning illustrator of The Four Points series comes a heartfelt middle grade graphic novel about a small-town ballerina attending a prestigious dance workshop. Determined to push herself, she picks the best dancer in class to compete against--only to discover that what her rival really needs is...friendship.

Gracie is ready to take on the ballet world -- starting with the Young Dancer Summer Workshop in New York! It's a two week summer course, and while she misses her family in Ohio, she is ready to show this ballet school that she has what it takes.

Too bad none of the other students got the memo and now Gracie feels like she's already being left in the dust! Luckily, she knows the best way to get herself motivated is with a good rival and who better to pick than the star of the class, Sariah!

Except Sariah doesn't seem interested in a fun competition with Gracie. In fact, she's so serious that it seems like she barely enjoys dancing at all? Can Gracie break through to Sariah and find the exciting rival she wants? Or is this rivalry, and Gracie's future in ballet, both doomed before it can even start?

NASA's Artemis missions aim to put people on the Moon again.

Humans have not been to the Moon since the US government canceled its Apollo program in 1972. After President Barack Obama announced funding for NASA to create a new space program, NASA revealed Artemis. Artemis's primary aim was ambitious but simple: Fly humans to the Moon so they could learn to live on another world.

Throughout six initial Artemis missions, NASA aims to land astronauts and equipment on the Moon and bring modules into the Moon's low orbit. The missions will also train astronauts to live on Mars. NASA can't achieve these ambitious goals alone, though. They are partnering with companies such as SpaceX and Blue Origin to build rockets and lunar vehicles. Explore the history of the Artemis missions, including the successes and failures required to land humans on the Moon and beyond.

What is AI and why does it matter? The use of artificial intelligence is on the rise and the programs are always evolving. Discover how machines learn, the reasons for AI bias, and why it's important to use AI responsibly. Hop in to get started using these tools with confidence and care.

Charles Albert Bender was a World Series-winning pitcher and the first Minnesotan picked to join the National Baseball Hall of Fame. He grew up poor on a farm and lived far away from his home and family while attending an Indian boarding school in Pennsylvania. From always working hard to inventing the slider, learn all about the life of Bender.

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), a German composer and pianist, bridged the Classical and Romantic eras.

Known for his emotionally charged and groundbreaking compositions, including the Ninth Symphony and "Moonlight Sonata," Beethoven overcame deafness to create some of the most influential and best-loved works in the history of Western classical music. Colorful illustrations plus photographs of meaningful sites and settings connect readers to important points in Beethoven's history. A timeline and B Sharp sidebars add details to the composer's life story.

There's going to be a fight! The giganotosaurus was an enormous hunter that was as tall as a house. But it was small compared to the Argentinosaurus, probably the largest land animal that ever lived. When these dinosaurs meet there is going to be a battle! Which one will win?

Lester the Blue Butterfly is starting a new school year, and he's excited to make new friends. There's Yasmin the Yellow Butterfly, Orlando the Orange Butterfly, Ravi the Red Butterfly, Princess the Pink Butterfly, and Grace the Gray Butterfly. But when his mother tells him to play with only blue butterflies, Lester learns some things he must not listen to. THE COLORS OF MY SKY teaches children about biodiversity, cultural diversity, and kindness.

How much is one life worth and what would you sacrifice to save it? For Calico, the answer is simple. Nothing is more important than preserving her sister's life. No cost is too great. Until it is...

'A haunting tale filled with emotional highs and lows.' --Kenechi Udogu

'A heart-stopping (literally!) concept.' --Melissa Welliver

'I was hooked from page one and I could not put it down!' --S. A. Gales

'Absolutely unputdownable!' --Finbar Hawkins

Saving Asha. That's my religion. That's my science...Without Asha, there is no me.

Asha is dead. Years of medical treatment were not enough to heal her. The only way 17-year-old Calico can save her younger sister now is by joining her in death - at least until modern medicine can bring them both back to healthy life. Cryogenics is the answer: Scientific. Legal. Safe. Or so Dr Fates would have her believe. He plans to preserve the sisters' bodies until his biotechnology research finds a cure for Asha.

But when Calico is brought back to life, she's in a post climate catastrophe, low-tech future trapped in a research facility. She's at risk of being sold off to a sinister enforced breeding programme. And worst of all - Asha is missing.

Calico must find a way to save her sister, herself, and the new friends she's made among the other test subjects. But first she has to unravel the secrets the facility is hiding and reveal the lies she has been part of.

In this striking debut, Kathryn Clark raises poignant questions about the ethics of medical science, humans playing god, the consequences of our choices, and the place of consent in healthcare.

In book 15 of the Mirabelle series by Harriet Muncaster, Mirabelle and the Enchanted Sea Globe, Mirabelle and her family are on holiday, staying in a lovely cottage by the sea. There's just one problem--they're not meant to be using magic. Can Mirabelle manage a whole week without any magical mischief? Of course not! But perhaps she can use a teeny bit of magic to create a special sea creature? Just for one night . . .

It's almost time for the vampire ball, and Isadora can't wait! There's just one problem: she's got to compete in a talent show with the other vampire children. Isadora's talents aren't very vampire-y, what if the audience laugh at her? The show must go on, but will Isadora be brave enough to perform . . . ?

Find the Newbery Medal-winning modern classic The One and Only Ivan and its bestselling sequels, The One and Only Bob and The One and Only Ruby, in this gorgeous paperback box set!

Ivan is an easygoing gorilla. Living at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade, he has grown accustomed to humans watching him through the glass walls of his domain. He rarely misses his life in the jungle. Mostly, he thinks about art. Then he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from her family, and she makes Ivan see their home--and his own art--through new eyes. When Ruby arrives, change comes with her, and it's up to Ivan to make it a change for the better.

Continuing the story of these friends in The One and Only Bob, Bob sets out on a dangerous journey in search of his long-lost sister with the help of Ivan and Ruby. As a hurricane approaches and time is running out, Bob finds courage he never knew he had and learns the true meaning of friendship and family.

And the littlest elephant shares her own story in The One and Only Ruby, picking up a few months after the events of The One and Only Bob as Ruby's caretaker from the elephant orphanage in Africa, where she grew up visiting her at the sanctuary. Seeing him again brings back a flood of memories of her life before the circus, and she recounts the time she spent in the African savannah to Ivan and Bob.

In the timeless way that only Katherine Applegate could craft, these unforgettable novels in verse are the perfect mix of heartfelt and humorous, poignant and sweet. Artist Patricia Castelao brings the world of Ivan and his friends to life with beautiful black-and-white interior illustrations to complete the story. Bob and Ruby also include stunning bonus full-color art inside the front cover!

The One and Only books feature first-person narrative; author's use of literary devices (personification, imagery); and story elements (plot, character development, perspective).

These middle grade novels are an excellent choice for tween readers in grades five to eight, for independent reading, homeschooling, and sharing in the classroom.

Twelve hilarious chapter books in one huge box! With more than 36 million books sold, New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman's My Weird School series really gets kids reading.

Ella Mentry School is weirder than weirdest--it's weirder-est! From a mad scientist with plans for world domination to the most famous singer and rapper in the world, A.J. and his friends have had some wild and wacky adventures.

Now fans can find all twelve books in the bestselling My Weirder-est School series in one weird box. This box set includes:

#1: Dr. Snow Has Got to Go!

#2: Miss Porter Is Out of Order!

#3: Dr. Floss Is the Boss!

#4: Miss Blake Is a Flake!

#5: Mr. Marty Loves a Party!

#6: Mrs. Bacon Is Fakin'!

#7: Ms. Jo-Jo Is a Yo-Yo!

#8: Miss Aker Is a Maker!

#9: Mrs. Barr Has Gone Too Far!

#10: Mr. Ott Is a Crackpot!

#11: Mrs. Stoker Is a Joker!

#12: Lil Mouse Is in the House!

Perfect for reluctant readers and all kids hungry for funny school stories, Dan Gutman's hugely popular My Weird School chapter book series has something for everyone. Don't miss the hilarious adventures of A.J. and the gang!

Gloria is willing to do anything to top the unofficial mission's leaderboard at the Cosmic Cadet Academy. If only she can avoid triggering a universe-wide robot apocalypse . . .

In Cosmic Cadets and the Bubblegum Bots, follow intergalactic besties Gloria and Razz on their most dangerous mission yet. Packed with jokes from the hilarious Ryan Crawford and out-of-this-world illustrations from Rochelle Falconer, this is a perfect young middle-grade adventure read.

Gloria and Razz are one mission away from officially being leaders of the unofficial leaderboard at the Cosmic Cadet Academy. All they need to do is survive a trip to the extremely safe and not-at-all dangerous Bubblyon Blasters Bubblegum Factory. Then avoid getting trapped forever in a prison made of gum and defeat their shiny evil robot nemesis. What could possibly go wrong?

​If Gloria and Razz do find a way out of this seriously sticky situation, they might just prevent a cosmic robot apocalypse. Or be the cause of one!

Zoo-Wee Mama! If you're a fan of Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid series--and let's face it, who isn't?--then have we got the book for you. But not just any book, a poster book! And it's filled with 40 full-color pull-out posters featuring the iconic covers of all 20 Wimpy Kid books, as well as the Awesome Friendly series, movie posters from Disney+, and a few special surprises.

Each poster is easy to remove and ready to hang on your bedroom wall or locker. We even included an extra poster so you can create your own book cover. All of your favorites are here in this must-have collection--Greg Heffley, Rowley Jefferson, Manny, Rodrick, and Löded Diper.

But be careful as you turn the pages--one of these posters may or may not be the dreaded Cheese Touch!

Collect all the books in the #1 bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (#1) Rodrick Rules (#2) The Last Straw (#3) Dog Days (#4) The Ugly Truth (#5) Cabin Fever (#6) The Third Wheel (#7) Hard Luck (#8) The Long Haul (#9) Old School (#10) Double Down (#11) The Getaway (#12) The Meltdown (#13) Wrecking Ball (#14) The Deep End (#15) Big Shot (#16) Diper Överlöde (#17) No Brainer (#18) Hot Mess (#19) Partypooper (#20)

See the Wimpy Kid World in a whole new way with the #1 bestselling Awesome Friendly books, told from the perspective of Greg Heffley's best friend Rowley Jefferson: Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories

Respect the Legend. Idolize the Prodigy. Celebrate the Champion. But never underestimate the Rebel in this electrifying graphic novel adaptation of the Legend series's grand finale.

Eden Wing is a brilliant student. He's about to graduate a year early from Ross University of the Sciences. But most people don't introduce Eden this way. Instead, they say, "This is Eden, Daniel Wing's younger brother."

Ten years ago, Daniel was known as Day, the boy who led a revolution that saved the Republic of America. Day has since spent the past decade piecing together his memory of his time in the Republic, quietly hiding from the world--even if it's meant giving up June, the love of his life.

When June suddenly steps back into Day's life, rekindling the flames of their romance, the pair team up to rescue Eden who's been drawn into Ross City's dark side. But like the rest of the world, they may have underestimated Eden--what he's capable of, where his loyalties lie, and how hard he's willing to fight for what he believes.

Return to the world of Legend in this epic graphic novel adaptation of the pulse-pounding finale to the series, which brings to life the bestselling Rebel with full-color illustrations.

It's time to carve jack-o'-lanterns, put on costumes, and trick-or-treat! But our young hero's friend Ghost is having some trouble. He's lost his "Boo"--and his spookiness too! There's no question about it: Ghost needs a new butt! There's a pumpkin butt, a dinosaur butt, and so many more. Which butt will Ghost choose to wear this Halloween? Features a spooky glow-in-the-dark cover!