juvenile literature

"Michelangelo created some of the world's most recognizable art, from the statue of David to the intricate ceiling fresco of the Sistine Chapel. Beyond his well-known painting and sculpting, he was a gifted poet and architect. Young readers can learn about the entirety of Michelangelo's life, from his time as a young apprentice, and his relationships with several Catholic popes and the Medici family, to his unwillingness to stop working into his late eighties. A perfect read for art lovers and fans of the Renaissance"--.

"In Farm Jobs, beginning readers will follow a farmer throughout the day, learning about the many jobs he or she does on the farm, from feeding and milking animals, to planting, harvesting, and helping deliver newborn farm animals. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to daily life on the farm. Photos and further detailed descriptions of daily duties help introduce the content, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Farm Jobs also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index"--.

"Siblings Shen, Shondra, and Shontoya arrive at Ludum Omega Summer Camp with a passion for games, and Professor Zephyr is excited to teach this year's students all about the art and science of game design! What makes a game fun? What kinds of games are out there? How can designers turn an okay game into a great one? With Maker Comics: Design a Game! as your guide, you'll play and modify classic games and learn how to build and test a prototype of a new game that's all your own!"--.

An introduction to sheep, how these animals are raised by farmers to grow wool, how farmers cut it off them safely, and how that wool is used to make clothes, as well as how dogs help farmers herd these sheep and keep them safe, and how baby lambs are born.

An introduction to the horse farm and the animals that live there, describing the care horses get, how a baby foal is born, what horses are trained to do, and more.

An introduction to a dairy farm, describing where milk comes from, how the cows are milked, where the cows live, and what is done with the milk after it is collected.

An introduction to crop farming, where they are grown, what the plants need to grow, and what types of crops are grown.

A guide for young girls on family-related issues that covers parents, siblings, and problem solving; and describes activities to build family memories.

Provides step-by-step instructions for creating objects out of such cardboard materials as boxes and tubes, including a zebra mask, a theater, a penguin family, and a pirate ship.

"A new installment in the A True Book series focusing on Survival Skills"--.