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Thursday Is Thor's Day (How the Days of the Week Were Named)

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:36:59 +0000

Discover the stories of the magical Norse mythology that inspired the naming of the days of the week!

Hundreds of years ago, the Vikings of Northern Europe worshipped gods and goddesses who were said to bring comfort, safety, and protection. But they were also complex figures who wen..

Price: $18.99

The Little House Cookbook: Full-Color Edition (Frontier Foods from Laura Ingalls Wilder's Classic Stories)

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:38:45 +0000

A gorgeous new hardcover edition of the award-winning cookbook, featuring full-color photographs, classic illustrations, and more than 100 of the recipes that Laura Ingalls Wilder chronicled in her classic Little House books.

A great gift for Little House fans and..

Price: $26.99

The Music Is the People

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:10:49 +0000

CORETTA SCOTT KING HONOR ARTIST, SEAN QUALLS
From Coretta Scott King Honor artist and illustrator of Questlove's The Idea in You, Sean Qualls comes a captivating introduction on how Black people have influenced music throughout history and what music means to Black cultur..
Price: $19.99

Mexikid: Sueños / Mexikid: Dreams (Spanish Edition)

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:28:30 +0000
Coming Soon..
Price: $19.95

The Girl Who Dreamed of Space (The Story of Eileen Collins, NASA's First Female Pilot and Commander)

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:47:04 +0000
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Price: $18.99

My Small World: Underwater

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:44:50 +0000

My small world is waiting, so come take my hand . . .
I'll show you who lives in my undersea lands!

Come on an incredible adventure under the sea! Meet the cleverly camouflaged octopus with lots of legs, swim with fierce but friendly sharks and explore pirate ships filled with ..
Price: $8.99

Bessie the Inventor (The STEMinist Who Forged Her Own Path)

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:10:41 +0000

Written by an engineer who has worked for the FBI and the White House, this STEMinist picture book biography tells the story of Bessie Blount, a groundbreaking Black inventor.

What do you do when people tell you no? This is a true story of what happens when you tell yourself ye..
Price: $19.99

Bringing Down A President (The Watergate Scandal)

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:09:37 +0000

A middle-grade retelling of Richard Nixon's downfall, Bringing Down A President: The Watergate Scandal is an inventive and timely look at one of the biggest scandals to ever rock our nation by Andrea Balis and Elizabeth Levy, featuring graphic novel style illustrations by Tim Foley.Price: $16.99

My Little Golden Book About Route 66

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:30:39 +0000

Hit the road and explore the legendary Route 66 in this fun and fact-filled Little Golden Book!

Join Ramblin’ Rosie, a spunky red convertible, as she cruises down America’s most famous highway—Route 66! From Chicago to Santa Monica, Rosie takes young readers on a journey filled with ..
Price: $5.99

Genius Inventions from Ancient China (Fireworks, paper, kites, compasses, and other extraordinary objects)

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:45:11 +0000

Journey into Ancient China and discover the inventions that have changed our world.

Did you know that the first compasses were shaped like spoons? Or that gunpowder was discovered by Ancient Chinese alchemists in search of a potion for eternal life? Or that the st..
Price: $27.00