Blackaby, Susan

A collection of twelve poems starring a circus bear, a birthday mouse, and a raspy toucan. This anthology offers a variety of poetry styles, including acrostic, couplet, and concrete.

"How would you travel without roads or trails? ATVs and UTVs are made for this. What if it snows? Then a snowmobile is a good choice. On the water? PWCs are just right. But what are all these things? And what if you want to take to the air?"--Back cover.

"First bikes were invented. Then motor bikes were invented. Now there are choppers, scooters, roadsters, and cruisers. There are sport bikes, trail bikes, and touring bikes. Each kind of bike is made for a different use. Which one would you ride?"--Back cover.

"Before cars were invented, people used horse-drawn carts. So early cars looked a lot like those carts. Then car makers worked to make cars sleeker, better, and faster. Many people now like their cars shiny and new. But fans of old cars love the early models the best!"--Back cover.

"Everything goes fast at Formula One car races! The cars and the pit crew work at lightning speed. It's a risky sport. Drivers need top skills. Yet the first cars raced at a top speed of only 10-1/2 miles an hour. How did racing get so much faster from then to now?"--Back cover.

"Did you ever think about how concrete mixers work? How about fire trucks? Trash trucks? Snow plows? Street sweepers? Each truck is made for just one type of job. It carries gear for that one job. And it does that job very well!"--Back cover.

"Big trucks zip by every day on the highway. They travel at all hours. They pick up loads here and drop them off there. Yet truck drivers do far more than drive. They need to know how to fix problems on their trucks, too. And what's a fifth wheel, anyway?"--Back cover.

Presents an illustrated history of Cleopatra, a smart and determined figure from Egyptian history, covering the Ptolemy Dynasty into which she was born, the role of women in ancient Egypt, her relationships with Caesar and Mark Antony, her political involvements, and more.

Looks at the life of American Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles.

"Meet Leo--a creative, shy, young boy in search of a special talent that he can share with the world. Curious and persistent, Leo tries all kinds of activities. Then, with the unknowing help of his sister, he discovers music. Leo may seem quiet, but the piano gives him a big voice, helps his confidence soar, and propels him to embrace the treasure inside him and share it with the world. Beautifully illustrated and filled with heart and hope, Leo's Gift is a perfect story for parents, children, and siblings to read together. Leo will inspire kids everywhere to explore their passions, believe in themselves, and learn that not all gifts come wrapped in a box."--ONIX annotation.