New Releases by Mark Shulman

Este libro ingenioso y no partidista ayuda a explicar el concepto de votación a los lectores más jóvenes. Yo voté explica el concepto de tomar una decisión individualmente o en grupo, ya sea sobre algo simple como "¿Prefieres manzanas o naranjas?" o algo más complicado como elegir una mascota de clase o un representante de la comunidad. Puede que no siempre consigas lo que deseas, ¡pero existen estrategias para mejorar tus probabilidades! Los encantadores y sencillos dibujos de Serge Bloch combinados con el texto divertido y oportuno de Mark Shulman crean un recurso perfecto para discutir eventos actuales con tus hijes. Esta edición en español garantiza que estos importantes conceptos sean accesibles para todos nuestros futuros votantes. ¡Ahora con información adicional sobre la votación por correo! El apéndice incluye información sobre el proceso electoral de Estados Unidos.

Sometimes the coolest places are right outside your front door. Learning about Nashville''s interesting and unique culture has never been so super fun! Did you know Nashville is nicknamed Music City? Or that the famous musician Bob Dylan recorded an album here? Have you ever wanted to visit the Parthenon without traveling to Greece? From the Belle Mead Mansion to the Tomato Art Fest, Super Cities!: Nashville covers it all and is sure to engage any reader with fun facts about the history, culture, and people who make this place great. Attend a show at the Grand Ole Opry and catch a Nashville Predators game, all right here. Take a peek inside to learn more about the impressive, unusual, super history of the Music City!

NFL football is one of the most popular sports to watch. In this book, meet the best pro players--quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and more! Additional features include informative captions and sidebars, a Think-About-It section, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, a table of contents, an index, and an introduction to the author.

A biography of Anne Frank—a young witness to the atrocities of the Nazis during World War II—told in graphic novel format. Few stories are as moving as that of Anne Frank, a young Jewish girl who became known to the world only when her diary was published posthumously after the end of World War II. Anne Frank: Witness to History! is the biography—in graphic novel format—of the courageous girl who hid with her family from Nazi occupants in Amsterdam, living for two years in a secret annex behind a bookcase. The story begins with the rise of the Nazi Party in Germany and chronicles the events of the 1930s and 1940s that led to World War II and the Holocaust. Every day spent in hiding brought new anxieties to Anne and her family, until the day they were discovered and sent to concentration camps. Full-color illustrations and historically accurate text make this biography an educational and inspiring read for those who enjoy history and graphic novels.

Identifying the root of anti-Semitism, the hating of God''s chosen people, and the relationship between it and Supersessionism (Replacement Theology) that has decimated the relationship between the Church and Israel. The objective is to bring to light the Church''s role in being the leader in condemning Israel and the tools it has used to accomplish it.

By any measure, Albert Einstein changed the ways we understand -- and measure -- time and space. He was laughed at before his ideas were idolized. He was the toast of pre-war Germany before he fled for his life. How did such a peace-loving man contribute to the atomic bomb?

This witty, nonpartisan book will help explain the concept of voting to the youngest readers. I Voted explains the concept of choosing, individually, and as a group, from making a simple choice: "Which do you like better, apples or oranges?", to selecting a class pet, to even more complicated decisions, like electing community representatives. You may not always get want you want, but there are strategies to better your odds! Serge Bloch''s effortless and charming illustrations paired with Mark Shulman''s funny and timely text create a perfect resource for discussing current events with your children. Backmatter includes information about the United States electoral process. Selected for the CBC Champions of Change Showcase A Junior Library Guild Selection A Bank Street Best Children''s Book of the Year!

Show Me History will show you the real man behind the myths! Known as the “Father of Our Country,” George Washington lost his own father at the age of 11, was a surrogate father to Alexander Hamilton, and yet was never a father himself. In war and in peace, he left an unmistakable impression on his new nation in more ways than you know. George Washington: Soldier and Statesman! tells the story of the United States’ first president—from his rise as a soldier fighting for American freedom from Great Britain to his legacy as an impartial statesman who put his country before himself. Readers of all ages will be entertained and educated by the full-color illustrations and historically accurate narrative of this graphical biography.

Where can you see the world''s biggest bean, look, down from America''s tallest building, and see Americas greenest river? CHICAGO! America''s third-biggest city is packed with fun things to do and see ... and eat! Head to the Midwest with us for a visit to Chi-town! Trawl back to Chicago''s beginnings as a lake Michigan trading past. Meet Bears and Bulls and Sox and find out why Chicago is such a big sports town. Sea haw Chicago''s business and cultural communities have made it into an international city! Book jacket.

What is red and white and loud all over? Chiefs fans! Through narrative nonfiction, timelines, and Fun Facts, readers will engage with the history and superstars of the Kansas City Chiefs like never before.

"A biography of legendary animator Walt Disney, told in graphic novel format"--Provided by publisher.

"Learn about the amazing Susan B. Anthony as she fought for social equality and women''s suffrage"--

The story of America’s foremost inventor and diplomat, Benjamin Franklin, in graphic novel format. Benjamin Franklin has been called one of the most accomplished and influential Americans in history, and his role in shaping the United States has had a lasting impact that is still felt today. From his birth in Boston in 1706 to his days as a printer, inventor, and politician, Benjamin Franklin: Inventor of the Nation! tells the story of “the First American” in an accessible graphic novel format. Franklin’s research into topics as varied as electricity, meteorology, demography, and oceanography were as wide-ranging and important as his travels, which took him across the globe as a diplomat for the newly founded United States toward the end of the 18th century.

A perfect, device-free remedy to what to do when the kids are home from school sick, offering hours of unplugged entertainment. Ideal for resting in bed, recuperating on the couch, or curling up with the dog on a sick day, the All You Need Is a Pencil series provides hours of fun with no screentime or electronic device required. Dozens of activities, quizzes, games, and puzzles will keep kids busy when a temperature has kept them home from school. Learn about famous doctors, unscramble medical marvels, and solve sickly problems while on the mend.

The inspiring story of Abraham Lincoln’s life, in graphic novel format. Considered by many historians to be the greatest American president, Abraham Lincoln led the Union at the greatest turning point in the nation’s history. Abraham Lincoln: Defender of the Union! tells the story of one of America’s most admired figures in graphic novel format. From his childhood on a farm in Kentucky to the battlefields of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln served the United States with resolve, intelligence, and courage unlike that of any other president. Readers of all ages will be entertained and educated by the full-color illustrations and historically accurate narrative of this graphical biography.

A fascinating and entertaining biography of Alexander Hamilton, in graphic novel format. Alexander Hamilton: The Fighting Founding Father! tells the story of one of the most ambitious and controversial figures in American history in a graphic novel format. From a rough childhood on the Caribbean island of Nevis to the highest levels of American politics, Alexander Hamilton’s life was filled with adventure, conflict, and controversy. Full-color illustrations and an entertaining narrative make this graphical biography of America’s first Secretary of the Treasury accessible for readers of all ages.

A perfect, device-free response to "are we there yet" and complaints that there''s nothing to do on summer vacation, offering hours of unplugged entertainment. Ideal for cars, trains, planes, or just lazy summer days, the All You Need is a Pencil series provides hours of fun with no screentime or electronic device required. Dozens of activities, quizzes, games, and puzzles will keep kids busy as the days heat up. Plot out road trips, trick your brother with a toothpick game at a restaurant pit stop, and more.

From the top ten bestselling author of Middle School: the Worst Years of My Life and I Funny comes a brilliantly original new adventure series, jam-packed with action, humour, and heart! The Kidd siblings have grown up diving down to shipwrecks and travelling the world, helping their famous parents recover everything from swords to gold doubloons from the bottom of the ocean. But after their parents disappear on the job, the kids are suddenly thrust into the biggest treasure hunt of their lives. They''ll have to work together to defeat dangerous pirates and dodge the hot pursuit of an evil treasure-hunting rival, all while following cryptic clues to unravel the mystery of what really happened to their parents - and find out if they''re still alive.

When Bob realizes that he is surrounded by palindromes, from his mom, dad, and sis Anna to his dog Otto, he discovers a way to deal with the palindrome puzzle.

Introduces the body and answers common questions ranging from how people communicate and why people look different to why people burp and why people act the way they do.

These brain-bending, mind-blowing, optical illusions really fool your eyes. Each is a colorful masterpiece that will appeal to children, design students, and art lovers. Hold on to your hats--two fancy stovepipe hats: can you tell whether they''re taller than they are wide, or wider than they are tall?ʺ

In this riotously fun and funny manual, Gumball and Darwin give readers all the tips and hints they need on how to manufacture mayhem, strategize schemes, pull off pranks, and concoct capers, at home and at school, for everything from getting out of chores to winning (or would that be cheating?) at games.

Welcome to Hilary’s tea party—but be careful: this rude little girl has lots of rules to follow. Maybe that’s why no one except her stuffed animals, Mr. Big Arms and Stuffy Bear, stays very long. She’s just no fun. Enter a giant yet timid chameleon, all ready for tea and cookies. But when he finds out how bossy Hilary can be, will he run out the door, too?

Funny, frolicsome, whimsical little books about animals that do all the many things that boys and girls do—or would like to do.

Funny, frolicsome, whimsical little books about animals that do all the many things that boys and girls do—or would like to do.

Funny, frolicsome, whimsical little books about animals that do all the many things that boys and girls do—or would like to do.

Funny, frolicsome, whimsical little books about animals that do all the many things that boys and girls do—or would like to do.

Bick, Tommy et leurs sours Beck et Storm ont grandi sur le pont d''un navire. Ils ont passé leur enfance à explorer les fonds sous-marins à la recherche d''antiques épées et de coffres regorgeant d''or. Et pour cause : leurs parents, les célèbres Kidd, sont chasseurs de trésors. Leçon de navigation, lecture de cartes, apprentissage des nouvelles technologies de pointe : rien ne leur a été épargné pour les préparer à assurer la relève. Jusqu''au jour où leurs parents disparaissent chacun leur tour dans le plus grand mystère. Livrés à eux-mêmes, ils décident de mener leur enquête aux quatre coins des Caraïbes pour découvrir ce qui s''est réellement passé. La plus grande chasse au trésor de leur vie vient de commencer.