Ritchie, Scot

"The five friends--Martin, Sally, Pedro, Nick and Yulee--are best friends, but they each have their own unique heritage. Their class is hosting a Heritage Festival, where they will celebrate the customs and traditions of people all over the world. Join the friends as they learn about many different traditional foods, music, clothing and crafts in this kid-friendly introduction to family heritage"--Provided by publisher.

"It's a busy morning in the park. All along the boulevard, families are picnicking and people are napping, playing checkers and reading on the grass. But Owen and his dad are hard at work, raking and mowing the grass. And today, Owen gets to do the best job all on his own. With his dad's encouragement, Owen gathers his courage and goes around to everyone in the park. He tells the families, the checkers players and the readers what he has to do, and they rush off. Finally, when the park is empty, it is the moment Owen has been waiting for. He turns the tap for the sprinkler system, and water cascades over the trees and flower beds"--Provided by publisher.

"An introduction to mindfulness and how kids can make it part of their everyday lives"--Provided by publisher.

"What's that noise? Explore the strange sounds houses make - especially when it's dark outside! Introduces readers to basic scientific concepts involving energy, structures, and matter that explain all those things that go bump, bang, and creak in the night."--OCLC.

"Come along as five friends help to reduce plastic pollution in their community. For their first mission, Nick challenges his friends to celebrate his birthday with a No-Plastic Day. That means saying no thanks to single-use plastics like straws, cups, containers, cutlery, bags and more for a whole day!-- Back of cover.

"An . . . introduction to honeybees and how they live in urban spaces. Five friends help their neighbor look after his backyard beehive. Along the way, they learn about how bees feed and pollinate; how bees build their hive; what happens inside a bee colony; how and why some bee populations are currently at risk; and . . . more"--Provided by publisher.

"This gentle and engaging introduction to physical and health education will help children to understand how keeping their bodies and minds healthy can enhance their lives. In this fifth book in the series, the five friends are members of their school's swim team and are training for an upcoming meet. Along the way, they learn about: the benefits of physical fitness, setting goals, teamwork, safety, coping skills, respect for others, nutrition as fuel for their bodies, how the body and mind work together, and much more! The book concludes with fun ideas for how kids can get their bodies moving, an index and a glossary of terms"--Publisher.

"Come along as five friends go on a quest to find out where food comes from and to gather ingredients for an apple crisp to bring to the community center's potluck. As they make their way to a farm, a grocery store and back home to the kitchen, the friends learn about the basic food groups, food transportation and healthy eating choices. Join in the food adventure!"--Back cover.

An engaging introduction to communities, with a deft mix of nonfiction and fiction elements.

The neighborhood kids decide to build Max his own awesome doghouse.