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Was it one of the war's most memorable feats of valor or an act of desperation, even madness?

In Out of the Sky, Matti Friedman unravels one of the strangest episodes of World War II: In 1944, a team of young women and men who had escaped the Holocaust made the inconceivable choice to parachute back into Nazi-occupied Europe under the cover of a British military operation. Yet by the end of the mission, not a single Nazi was harmed and not a single Jew was saved, and many of the parachutists died in the process. Even so, some of their names would become legendary, especially that of twenty-three-year-old Hannah Senesh, the author of the beloved Hebrew song "Eli, Eli." Their story would become one of the young state of Israel's founding myths--but what exactly was the mission, and what had the parachutists actually accomplished? What made them heroes?

Using thousands of original documents from once-secret files, manuscripts, memoirs, and unpublished letters, Matti Friedman follows four of the parachutists from the spring of 1944 to the operation's dramatic end that winter. In Out of the Sky, he tells the gripping and surprising tale of a forgotten moment, demonstrating how storytelling itself can have a power even greater than warfare. And in exploring the line between myth and reality, heroism and futility, he creates an argument that has resonance in our own time.

Skandar and his allies must unlock the full scope of their powers to save the Island in this explosive finale to the Skandar series from New York Times and internationally bestselling author A.F. Steadman!

The Island is at war. Skandar, now an outlaw, is in hiding after Rex Manning revealed a game-changing secret at the Chaos Cup. But as Rex prepares to invade the Mainland, the Islanders are not sure who to trust. With one of Skandar's closest friends now fighting for the enemy, Skandar must build new alliances--including an uneasy truce with Kenna.

To defeat Rex, Skandar and his friends will need to look back to the origins of the Island and harness the full power of their elemental magic. Can Skandar become the leader he needs to be to save the Mainland--and the heart of the Island itself?

They crossed the ocean to fight in someone else's war. They came for glory, honor, and plunder. Instead, they became America's most famous captives.

In Steven Bier's groundbreaking book, Facing Washington's Crossing: The Hessians at the Battle of Trenton, old stereotypes are shattered and new information emerges. Using newly translated documents, rare hard-to-find material, and obscure nearly-forgotten sources, Facing Washington's Crossing rewrites our understanding of the Battle of Trenton.

Bier maintains a gripping narrative, following the military exploits of a Hessian Brigade through six brutal battles. From their crushing victories in New York to the shocking reversal in the snow-covered village of Trenton, witness how professional European soldiers faced an enemy unlike any they had encountered.

Bier offers a fresh perspective by narrating the story through Hessian eyes, presenting fascinating details: shipboard cockfights, St. Elmo's fires, how the militaristic Hessians were influenced by the peaceful philosopher Voltaire, when the Royal Navy accidentally landed the Hessians on a deserted island, and how Emanuel Leutze's iconic painting of Washington crossing the Delaware was created in a tavern.

The author traces the Hessian Prince's decision to hire out his army, the army's harrowing voyage across the Atlantic, and the numerous clashes leading up to Trenton. Washington's Crossing and the subsequent battle itself are fully recounted, providing a much-needed understanding of the Hessian experience.

For 250 years, the story has been told mostly from one side. Now the essential counterpoint is finally revealed.

Celebrate a Black boy's first haircut in this joyful book from the creator of the popular Princess Hair and Don't Touch My Hair!

Jordan loves his hair: soft like a cloud, regal like a crown. He doesn't want a haircut to change all that.

Jordan's friends are getting new haircuts for picture day at school. Shape-ups, low fades, frohawks, and more--there are way too many styles to choose from. But when Mama brings Jordan to the barbershop, he sees everyone's haircuts are like magic.

Can Jordan find a style that's just right for him?

With her trademark bright colors and expressive characters, Sharee Miller teaches confidence and self-love through the timeless tradition of school picture day.

From M. O. Yuksel, author of In My Mosque, One Wish, and Ramadan Kareem, comes the first picture book biography of Ulugh Beg, an extraordinary Muslim man who charted the stars and discovered why seasons change and the length of a year, illustrated by Zelma Firdauzia.

Ulugh Beg's curiosity burned as bright as the stars. He yearned to count every star in the sky, every day in a year, and to know why the seasons change. Fueled by his deep faith, Ulugh Beg's quest for knowledge led to the creation of new schools, the world's largest observatory and star catalog, and innovative tools to better chart the secrets of the skies. Although some doubted him, he never stopped searching for answers. And because of his determination, our understanding of the world has changed--forever.

With lyrical text by award-winning author M. O. Yuksel and captivating illustrations by Zelma Firdauzia, this portrait of a trailblazing Muslim astronomer reminds us just how far curiosity can take us

A New Yorker Best Book of 2025

"Terrific . . . John le Carré meets Evelyn Waugh."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Set in San Francisco and the Asian Pacific during the outbreak of the Second World War, a darkly comic novel of intrigue, adventure, and the perils of self-invention from the author of The Torqued Man.

In 1939, boys' adventure writer Richard Halifax vanishes in the Pacific while sailing from Hong Kong to San Francisco as part of the World's Fair festivities.

Hildegard Rauch, an émigré painter and the daughter of Germany's greatest living writer in exile, finds her twin brother in a coma after an attempted suicide, leaving behind a mysterious note that sends her searching for the truth about her brother's relationship with Richard Halifax and the dangerous secret he entrusted to the writer before his voyage.

Simon Faulk, a British intelligence officer hunting Nazi spies in California, learns of the arrival of a mysterious American agent from across the Pacific, part of a joint German-Japanese operation.

Told in the alternating voices of these three characters whose fates intersect, World Pacific is a madcap, quixotic tale that explores the many forms of shipwreck, exile, betrayal, and the stories we tell ourselves in the fight to stay afloat.

Take a lyrical journey on the wings of blue jays as they bury thousands of acorns for next season's food and help Mother Nature extend the oak forests.

Most of us know about the mighty oak tree, and how important oaks are as a keystone species. But we may be less aware of the role that blue jays play in assisting the expansion of oak tree forests.

Covering one full year from season to season, we learn about the habits of the blue jays. All summer long they feed on bugs, berries, and seeds. But as autumn approaches, they perch in the canopy waiting for the acorns to ripen. With cold weather coming soon, this blue crew hauls away acorns, each bird taking as many as five per load. They fly over a farm or two and hide the acorns in a sunny open area where they can find them later when other food is scarce. But not all acorns will be eaten. Little do the jays know that the treasures they bury may one day become the beginnings of a new oak forest.

This debut picture book from poet Lynn Street lyrically celebrates the connection between blue jays and oak trees. It will appeal to readers fascinated by the behavior of birds and by the reciprocal relationships found in nature. While jays depend on acorns for food, the oak depends on jays to scatter its fruit far and wide. Blue jays have specially developed pouches in their throats that allow them to carry several acorns at a time, and they can travel as far as 1,500 miles in a season burying their acorns. A keystone species in oak forest ecosystems, these familiar birds are thought to have contributed to reestablishing oak forests after the last ice age. The detailed back matter provides further information about oaks and jays.

Geisel Honoree artist Anne Hunter, who lives in the jay-filled woods of Vermont, illustrated this book with great affection for these beautiful, clever, and sometimes noisy birds. After reading this book, you will see blue jays in an entirely new light.

Eureka! Nonfiction Children's Book Silver Award

Un recorrido por todas las partes del cuerpo, de la cabeza a los pies, para que los niños se diviertan descubriendo todo sobre su cuerpo.

El cuerpo humano hace cosas increíbles, pero ¿realmente sabemos lo que pasa ahí dentro? ¿Por qué el corazón late de manera diferente cuando estás feliz o asustado? ¿Y cómo se mueve y come? ¿O por qué se tira pedos? Descubre el laberinto que es el cerebro, el poder de tus músculos, la magia de tu intestino, ¡y cómo todos los organos están conectados entre sí!

Este libro del cuerpo humano para niños contiene:

• Más de 90 ventanitas y solapas para levantar en cada página que harán del aprendizaje un juego divertido.
• Explicaciones fáciles de entender, preguntas interesantes y datos divertidos sobre anatomía.
• Imágenes a todo color de la ilustradora colombiana Verónika Cháves Morales que llamarán la atención de los pequeños lectores.

Escrito por la Dra. Punam Krishan, este libro educativo es un recurso muy útil para que los niños comprendan y se familiaricen con su cuerpo en edades tempranas. Con él aprenderán cómo les permite moverse, comunicarse, vivir todo tipo de experiencias, ¡y disfrutar de la vida!

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Go on a head-to-toe tour of the human body with Dr Punam Krishan, as flaps on each page open doors to the extraordinary science within you.

The human body performs incredible tasks, but how well do you know what's happening there? Do you know why your heart beats differently when you're happy or scared, or how you move and eat, or even why you fart?

Taking you through all the key body parts, Dr Punam Krishan tells you everything you've ever wanted to know about yourself. Discover the maze that is the brain, the power of your muscles, and the magic behind the gut - and how they are all connected! With fun, bite-sized facts, colorful illustrations, and more than 90 flaps to lift, every page is an eye-opening discovery.

Patience is a psychedelic science-fiction love story, veering with uncanny precision from violent destruction to deeply personal tenderness in a way that is both quintessentially "Clowesian"and utterly unique in the author's body of work. This 180-page, full-color original graphic novel affords Clowes the opportunity to draw some of the most exuberant and breathtaking pages of his life, and to tell his most suspenseful, surprising and affecting story yet.

It's time to trick-or-treat! Join Keyana and the people she loves as they work to make Halloween a day they'll never forget!

It's Halloween, and Keyana can't wait to have some fun! She's got a great costume--and she plans to show it off, too. But when an eager pup makes a mess of her brother's outfit, Keyana will need a BIG idea--and some help from the people she loves--to save the day and have a truly magical Halloween!
Bestselling author Natasha Anastasia Tarpley's fabulously creative character, Keyana, celebrates the power of creative problem-solving and the joy of working together in this spectacular book.

Don't miss the other books in the series!:
Keyana Loves Her Family
Keyana Loves Her Friend
Keyana Loves School
Keyana Loves Halloween

Winner of the National Book Award for Young People's Literature

Page-turning WW2 hidden history masterfully told by award winner Daniel Nayeri

1941. The German armies are storming across Europe. Iran is a neutral country occupied by British forces on one side, Soviet forces on another. Soldiers fill the teahouses of Isfahan. Nazi spies roam the alleyways.

Babak and his little sister have just lost their father. Now orphans, fearing they will be separated, the two devise a plan. Babak will take up his father's old job as a teacher to the nomads. With a chalkboard strapped to Babak's back, and a satchel full of textbooks, the siblings set off to find the nomad tribes as they make their yearly trek across the mountains.

On the treacherous journey they meet a Jewish boy, hiding from a Nazi spy. And suddenly, they are all in a race for survival.

Against the backdrop of World War II comes an epic adventure in the faraway places. Through the cacophony of soldiers, tanks, and planes, can young hearts of different creeds and nations learn to find a common language?

Master storyteller Daniel Nayeri keeps you on the edge of your seat, uncertain to the very end.

Discover the incredible true story of Joseph Pierce, a lesser-known yet pivotal figure of the Civil War, in this inspiring picture book biography.

Born in Canton, China, Joseph Pierce's journey began when he was traded for six silver coins as a child. He embarked on a months-long voyage to Connecticut, where he was raised by a ship captain and his family in the 1850s. Despite facing discrimination and racism, Joseph was determined to prove his worth. He enlisted in the Union Army, fighting bravely in key battles such as Gettysburg, Antietam, and Appomattox, and ultimately became an American citizen and a true American hero.

Award-winning author Andrea Wang's meticulous research, combined with Youa Vang's stunning and cinematic illustrations, illuminates Pierce's life as an inspirational testament to the enduring struggle for human dignity and worth. This powerful story weaves together history, representation, and resilience, offering a unique perspective on the Civil War and the challenges faced by Chinese Americans in the 19th century.

Reasons to pick up Worthy:

• Award-winning author: Andrea Wang, author of Watercress, a Caldecott Medal and Newbery Honor recipient.
• Introducing a new illustrator: Youa Vang creates evocative artwork with the meticulous detail of an oil painter.
• Hidden history: A thoughtfully researched and beautifully told story of Joe Pierce, the only Chinese soldier in the 14th Regiment of the Connecticut Volunteer Infantry.
• Triumph over discrimination: A real-life hero who overcame anti-Chinese prejudice to become an American war veteran and citizen.

Perfect for AAPI Heritage Month or ""Hidden History"" displays, Worthy is a valuable addition to any collection for readers interested in the Civil War, lesser-known Asian-American luminaries, and stories of courage and integrity.

Praise for Worthy:

"A thought-provoking account of courage and integrity in the face of discrimination." -- Kirkus Reviews

★ "Wang's well-researched writing, including a timeline and supporting resources, and Vang's evocative illustrations illuminate Pierce's life as an inspirational testament to the enduring struggle for human dignity and worth." -- Booklist (starred review)

An Amazon Best Book of the Month

From Diabolical Dart Frogs to Perilous Piranhas, here's a unique, humorous alphabet book featuring a dangerous yet feisty cast of characters that will have readers gleefully giggling their way through the alphabet!

Adorable Avocado, our sweet narrator, is rudely interrupted by Angry Alligator who intends to throw the orderly world of the alphabet into sheer chaos. From A to Z, the two competing characters argue over what's better: Elegant Eggplants or Eerie Electric Eels? Kissing Kiwis or Killer King Cobras? With each letter providing a new zany battle between the delightful and the dangerous, and an unexpected twist ending, readers ages 3 to 7 will be on the edges of their seats as they relish this alphabet adventure.

In this fresh and funny twist on a classic alphabet book, a hilarious cast of characters with loads of personality takes something expected--the alphabet--and spins it into a wildly unexpected story that readers will reach for over and over.

A silence can be broken
by the might of one small word.
Our voices are our power ...
and together we'll be heard.

Our Voices, Together speaks to the power we all have to stand up against war, violence and inequity. Written in rhyme and illustrated thoughtfully, this picture book acknowledges the realities of children in conflict zones and suggests tangible steps that we can take to speak up.

Thought-provoking yet hopeful, Our Voices, Together encourages empathy and critical thinking, and shows children how they can be activists and allies in promoting justice and peace. This book is a call to action for children aged 4 to 9 years who wish to make a difference in the world.

Bear loves winter. Penguin does not. Penguin hates bulky layers, stubborn snow, sneaky ice, and especially spontaneous snowball fights! But maybe there's more to winter than just the weather, especially when it involves outdoor activities with friends. New York Times bestselling illustrator Dan Tavis captures the joys and frustrations of a cold, snowy winter with his signature humor. Originally published in German, this delightful picture book is relatable for anyone who's lived through a long northern winter season. Perfect for family reading time and sharing between generations.

There are no fairy tale endings in middle school.

Greta Starr has one dream: to be a famous reporter. Unfortunately she's been assigned to write for the paper's most boring beat, and she feels stuck. Then, on her twelfth birthday, Greta receives a mysterious cuckoo clock with a wooden dancer named Lulu inside. Every hour, the doll twirls in time with the music--until one night she comes to life. Lulu is infused with magic and mischief. With Lulu's sly encouragement, Greta engineers a feel-good story to report, setting in motion a series of remarkable, if deceitful, happy endings at school that help Greta gain popularity. But when the truth threatens Greta's friendships, she is confronted with very real consequences that Lulu's magic can't fix.

This coming-of-age story explores the blurred line between fact and fiction as Greta realizes the key to being a great reporter--and a great friend--is striving for truth, not perfection.