children

Illustrations and rhyming text celebrate diverse children, their power to inspire those around them, and the bonds of family and humanity that can never be broken.

"Maia is a curious girl, with lots of questions that she asks anyone who will listen. Behind Maia's house is a peculiar stone wall. As Maia grows older, she notices that the wall grows too. While the wall gets higher and higher, Maia grows shyer and shyer. Before long, she is afraid to ask her questions out loud, and the thing she wants to know the most is, what is on the other side of the wall"--Adapted from publisher description.

"Have you ever wondered what you could do to change the world? Find out how kids are helping the environment, inventing . . . medical devices, aiding the homeless, designing apps so other kids won't ever have to eat alone in the cafeteria, and more! Learn all about what they've come up with and how their ideas are changing lives in this story of four . . . kids everyone should meet!"--Provided by publisher.

"[The second in a two volume set that provides a] Comprehensive list of recommended fiction and nonfiction books for children from preschool through grade six, together with professional materials for children's librarians"--Provided by Publisher.

"[The first in a two volume set that provides a] Comprehensive list of recommended fiction and nonfiction books for children from preschool through grade six, together with professional materials for children's librarians"--Provided by Publisher.

Cora Miller, a student at Eleanor West's Home for Wayward Children, is tired of her adventures, and asks to be transferred to the Whitethorn Institute, which promotes conformity and tells students to ignore the doors that appear before them. Soon, the oppressive atmosphere of Whitethorn crushes Cora, and she decides to leave. But Whitethorn doesn't allow her or anyone else that privilege, trapping the students there for his own purposes.

"There are many opinions about whether kids have too much to do. Important questions include: Do kids have too much homework? Are kids too involved in sports? Do kids need more free time? By looking at each question from two sides, readers can see how opinions can influence people's thinking"--Back cover.

"An unprecedented, definitive insider perspective on the twentieth anniversary of [the unsolved murder of JonBen?t Ramsey,] one of the most heinous, sensationalized, unsolved crimes in American history"--Provided by publisher.

"Jersusalem is a special place. It brings people together--and rarely snows. When one day it does snow, three children have a playful debate who the snow belongs to. When they ask some of the most trusted people in their community, they have a great surprise: the priest, the rabbi, and the imaam all say the same thing"--Jacket flap.

"Amy starts a unicorn fan club which soon attracts some unusual members"--OCLC.