New Releases by Tanya Lloyd

A stubborn young girl named Fiona stumbles upon an abandoned house full of stray cats, just as it is threatened by a demolition team, a leadership crisis, and two potentially malicious parakeets. Can Fiona save the house and all its inhabitants? A new middle-grade novel by critically acclaimed author Tanya Lloyd Kyi. When Fiona wanders into an abandoned mansion down by the harbor, she discovers the house is full of stray cats (and two chaotic parakeets). Fiona feels a great deal of sympathy for the animals; she understands what it''s like to need a safe home. Ever since her parents died, she''s been struggling to adjust to the tiny apartment where she and her Aunt Tanis now live. And Aunt Tanis has little time to spare for Fiona, between her job at The Municipal Hall and her horrible, hair-gelled boyfriend. When the mansion is threatened by a demolition team, Fiona is determined to save "The City" and its residents. But the cats have their own priorities. Cot (short for Cottonball Fluffikins Magnificent III, a name he refuses to acknowledge) has lived in the mansion for two years and is the self-proclaimed king. He''s convinced the demolition effort has been organized by the recently arrived parakeets. Those birds have got to go! Cot''s feline rival, Piper, is sure she can intimidate the demolition team and force them to leave, if Fiona will simply stay out of her way. And the parakeets . . . well, the parakeets just want to go home. As the demolition team begins tearing down the house next door, Fiona looks for any help she can find — at the library, the butcher shop, and even at The Municipal Hall. Can the efforts of one small girl and an assortment of animals stop a luxury condo development? Can they create something better in its place? It''s going to take some quick thinking on the part of Fiona, not to mention the cooperation of all the cats, to give The City a future.

A sweet and powerful story told in second-person about facing your fears (or dragons) and how, when people work together, hope can prevail. It''s a normal day in your normal town. You are all alone when you spot a dragon overhead. You know you can''t defeat it by yourself, so you call for help. Your friends, family and neighbors all band together. Some do the firefighting, some try to reason with the dragon and some are fierce and fearless. Just when it seems the beast has won, more people arrive and rally against it. Finally, the dragon flees! And now, if it ever comes back, you’ll be ready to face it with your community. Together.

Middle school podcast advice columnist + social media influencer wannabe Emily Laurence takes on the principal at her school to stand up for a climate march, in this fun, school-based drama for ages 10 and up. For fans of Gordon Korman and Susin Nielsen. Emily is the ringleader for her school podcast, Cedarview Speaks — Sponsored by CoastFresh! But her plans for middle-school fame and social media influence are derailed when Amelie joins her eighth-grade class. The new arrival has a seemingly endless supply of confidence and a gift for leading people. Or leading them astray, as far as Emily''s concerned. Emily puts her old-fashioned sense of etiquette into practice. Rather than confronting Amelie, she focuses her energy on creating a podcast story about an upcoming climate march. But her story is censored by the school principal. When she protests, Emily gets cut from the podcast crew . . . and Amelie takes her place! Can Emily use her influence to spread the news of the climate march, reclaim her place on the podcast team and expose the flaws of CoastFresh? Can she balance her impeccable manners with twenty-first century activism? And how will she ever manage to work alongside Amelie? With a light touch and plenty of humor, Emily Posts explores issues of social media, influence, corporate sponsorship . . . and the fraught waters of middle-school friendship.

Let''s go on an insect expedition for kids ages 4 to 8! This adventure into the extraordinary world of bugs is inspired by David Suzuki''s adventures with his own grandkids. It''s time for the twins to go on a nature expedition with Bompa. What marvelous place will they explore this time? Tidepools at the sea? The pond full of frogs'' eggs? Maybe deep in the forest? But to their disappointment, they are just exploring outside the door. Yet, as they begin to search for insects, they find world-champion flyers, eaters, and weightlifters. And more tiny surprises at every turn! With their Bompa at their side, they find a way to recognize the amazing feats and important role of all insects. . . even the annoying ones! Featuring gorgeous art by Qin Leng, this picture book is a lush, colorful tour through a world we too often overlook. This exciting and educational tribute to bugs features: Amazing facts about insects, including backmatter pages Information on how kids can help bugs thrive A celebration of grandparents: depicts the fun two children have with their grandfather After reading Bompa''s Insect Expedition, kids will come away understanding how essential bugs are to our world. Published in Partnership with the David Suzuki Institute.

Kids 3 to 6 will be inspired to ask their own big questions after reading about the mysteries that scientists have yet to discover. This celebration of curiosity is an excellent resource for fostering an interest in STEM. Sometimes, it seems as if scientists know everything about the world. They’ve recorded the songs of humpback whales, dug up the bones of dinosaurs, and even tracked the storms of Jupiter. But the young scientist in this charming picture book knows there’s so much more to explore, like the answers to questions such as: Do different trees speak different languages to one another through their tangled rainforest roots? Do faraway suns have planets like ours, with air and oceans and land? How do ideas pop into our heads, and where do our questions come from? What Will I Discover? is an inspiring exploration of curiosity and scientific discovery—and all the great mysteries just waiting for an answer.

An engaging introduction to debating skills. Kids are used to disagreeing with rules - not that anyone ever listens. But what if there was a way of disagreeing that worked? What if kids could change adults’ minds? Welcome to debating! Here, kids follow along as two debaters on opposing sides tackle five hot-button issues. They go step-by-step through the debate process, from constructing an argument to rebutting an opponent. Then, readers get to pick a side - and they just might surprise themselves! Debating wins! The jury is in: Debating is smart. It''s logical. And it’s perfect for winning arguments. What kid could resist that?

The online world has real dangers, but girls around the world are using social media to create positive change and practice good digital citizenship. You''ve probably seen media stories about the ways girls interact online, with headlines like "Depression in Girls Linked to Higher Use of Social Media," or "Half of Girls Are Bullied on Social Media." Better Connected focuses on the less-recognized and positive aspects of the online experiences of girls. From environmental activism to gun control, immigration policy to education access, girls are leading the way. They''re showing up, teaming up and speaking up. With profiles of real changemakers and practical tools for getting started, Better Connected is an inspiring look at the amazing things girls can accomplish online. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

A charming, child-friendly tour of an environmentally sustainable city. In this green city, neighbors take care of all living things: people, plants and animals, too! Many people choose biking or walking to get where they need to go. Families collect rain to water the garden, while solar panels capture energy from the sun. Folks keep hens and hives in their yards, and plant flowers that feed bees, birds and butterflies. Here, people work together to make the city green. Can we do the same where we live? Seeing how essential — and awesome — it is to be green will inspire kids to imagine it into being!

An eye-opening look at the science of sleep — covering everything adolescents could possibly want to know about a subject that’s suddenly keeping them up at night! For something that all humans do every night, sleep is not that well understood. One thing we do know, though, is that it’s important. Here’s the scoop on why it’s so crucial, including what our bodies do while we’re sleeping, what happens when we don’t sleep enough, and how the science of sleep research began. Also included are the reasons why teens and tweens aren’t getting enough sleep — and what school principals can do about it! It’s a deep dive into a fascinating subject that’s so intriguing, it just might keep kids up at night!

An introduction to the science behind stereotypes. From the time we’re babies, our brains sort and label the world around us — a necessary skill for survival. But there’s a downside: we also do it to groups of people in ways that can be harmful. With loads of examples, here’s a scientific overview of stereotyping, covering the history of identifying stereotypes, secret biases in our brains, how stereotypes affect our sense of self, and current research into the ways that science can help us overcome them. Adolescents are all too familiar with stereotypes. Here’s why our brains create stereotypes, and how science can help us do it less.

A Banksy-style protest against cameras in classrooms brings a group of middle-grade students together. For fans of Rebecca Stead, Susin Nielsen and Gordon Korman. Dominica''s private school is covered in cameras, and someone is hacking into them and posting embarrassing moments for the whole school to see. Like Ana picking her nose. When Dominica quickly changes her shirt from inside out in what she thinks is the privacy of a quiet corner in the library, she''s shocked -- and embarrassed -- to discover a video has captured this and is currently circulating amongst her schoolmates. So mortifying, especially since over the past three years, they''ve had a half-dozen school talks about social media safety. Who has access to the school security cameras and why are they doing this? Dominica and her best friends, Holden and Saanvi, are determined to find out, and in the process start an art-based student campaign against cameras in the classroom.

A scientific exploration of stress. Adolescents are no strangers to stress. Now they can learn the science behind that sweaty, heart-racing, under-pressure feeling. This book covers the fight-or-flight reaction to danger, how people cope with chronic stress, how trauma can affect the brain, the ways athletes put pressure to work and the surprising treatments scientists have found to manage stress in everyday life. It’s a perfect primer for young people on what normal stress is and isn’t — and how to deal with it either way. Dealing with stress can be tough. Learning the facts about it can make it manageable.

Twelve-year-old Mya Parsons could save the world and organize her family, if only she had her own cell phone. A Dork Diaries for today''s socially conscious young readers. Mya Parsons runs her school''s social justice club with her best friend, Cleo. Her lifelong desire is to work for the United Nations and change the world, and then bask in all the ensuing adulation. Her more immediate desire is to get a phone, preferably one like Cleo''s, with a leopard-print case to match. When her distracted dad and her long-distance mom (temporarily in Myanmar taking care of Mya''s grandmother) both say no, no way, and possibly never, Mya launches a campaign to prove herself reliable and deserving. She advertises her babysitting services, takes on more responsibility around the house, and attempts to supervise her sister''s skateboarding lessons. Her efforts leave her ego bruised and the kitchen slightly scorched. She''s no closer to touch-screen victory, let alone the Nobel Peace Prize she deserves. But all that changes after an accident leaves Mya to take charge--an experience which helps her realize how much she''s grown, with or without access to proper communications.

Tu instagrames la moindre de tes soirées, partages tes états d''âme dans tes stories Snapchat et dissémines tes coordonnées sur des formulaires d''inscription en ligne ? Sais-tu qu''aujourd''hui, lorsque tu te connectes à internet, tes moindres faits et gestes sont surveillés ? Chaque fois que tu cliques, likes, partages, suis ou ajoute une personne sur un réseau social, des entreprises, mais aussi l''Etat, les forces de l''ordre et même de parfaits inconnus, peuvent avoir accès à tes données personnelles et les collecter. Le plus souvent, ils nous disent que c''est pour notre propre sécurité, ou pour nous faciliter la vie. Mais où est la frontière ? Surtout, QUI décide où s''arrête et où commence la vie privée ? Psst, un indice : c''est toi ! Et ce livre va t''aider à faire en sorte que ta vie privée... reste privée. A partir de 11 ans.

Legalizing weed doesn’t mean that living on a secret, family-run grow-op is easy, especially when your new girlfriend turns out to be the daughter of a cop. Isaac loves art class, drives an old pickup, argues with his father and hangs out with his best buddy, Hazel. But his life is anything but normal. His parents operate an illegal marijuana grow-op, Hazel is a bear that guards the property, and his family’s livelihood is a deep secret. It’s no time to fall in love with the daughter of a cop. Isaac’s girlfriend Sam is unpredictable, ambitious and needy. And as his final year of high school comes to an end, she makes him consider a new kind of life pursuing his interest in art, even if that means leaving behind his beloved home in the Rockies and severing all ties with his family. For a while he hopes he can have it all, until a disastrous graduation night, when Sam’s desperate grab for her father’s attention suddenly puts his entire family at risk. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.6 Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text.

¿QUIÉN NOS VIGILA... Y POR QUÉ? Subimos a Instagram cada momento de nuestra vida, compartimos nuestros pensamientos íntimos en Facebook y vamos dejando nuestros datos personales cuando navegamos en internet. Cada vez que hacemos clic, escribimos, damos un «me gusta», aceptamos una solicitud de amistad, compramos, o incluso cuando vamos andando por la calle, ¡nos vigilan más ojos de los que podemos imaginar! Dentro y fuera de internet, las empresas, los gobiernos y las fuerzas de seguridad van recopilando información sobre nosotros. Dicen que así estamos más seguros, o que eso nos facilita la vida. Pero ¿dónde está la línea que separa la seguridad de la intimidad? ¿Y a quién le corresponde trazarla?Con diversos ejemplos de la vida real, la autora descifra en este libro el controvertido mundo de la vigilancia y explora temas tan candentes como la tecnología de reconocimiento facial, las cámaras de seguridad, el ciberacoso y el control de los alumnos en los colegios, entre otros.

Conviértete en un superdetective y ayuda a resolver el robo del siglo. Acaban de dar el aviso de un importante robo. Este será el primer caso de una joven detective y no parece fácil: lo único que consigue de la escena del delito es una muestra de ADN que extrae de un guante. ¿Podrá encontrar al ladrón solo con eso? En el núcleo de casi todas las células de nuestro cuerpo hay una molécula de ADN con un código único que le da al organismo instrucciones como «Crea dos piernas, dos brazos, dos ojos y una nariz». Pero ¿qué es el ADN exactamente? ¿Y cómo puede haber tanta información comprimida en algo tan pequeño? Al adentrarnos en el universo del ADN descubriremos por qué los seres humanos nos parecemos a las moscas o a los ratones, cómo se clona una oveja y de qué forma la genética nos ayuda a conocer mejor el origen de algunas enfermedades. La detective del ADN descifra en este libro el misterio de nuestro mapa genético e irá descartando sospechosos hasta descubrir al culpable del robo. ¡Buena suerte con el caso!

When people think of American history and the colonial era, they think of Pennsylvania. After all, its most iconic images are of Amish people, picturesque red barns, and rolling wheat fields. Its where Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed. But those sepia-toned images miss the whole pictures of a state that is modern, growing, and vibrant. This is a state where you''ll find more Impressionist art than in Paris and more religious artifacts than in the Vatican. Come see that and more in over 90 pages of full color photos dedicated to Pennsylvania.

Imagine New England, and you might think of driving along the coast in the balmy heat of late summer--zipping past quiet marinas and crowded lobster pounds. You might imagine strolling down old brick roads, knowing that soldiers of the American Revolution once followed the same path home. You might think of apple orchards, pumpkins, and the leaves turning bright, warm colors in the fall. Yes, New England has it all. In this book, we will celebrate what makes the region special, but you will also experience what six unique states--Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island--have to offer

"Explores the ways the environment--the weather, climate, or geography--influences the outcomes of wars. The historical examples examined are Hannibal in the Alps, British soldiers in the Blue Mountains, the US Navy during Typhoon Cobra (WWII), the Canadian Army in Passchendaele (WWI), the dispute between India and Pakistan over the Siachen Glacier, the Battle of Pichincha (a volcano), General Wei Qing vs the Xiongnu in the Gobi Desert, the US Army in Vietnam, Napoleon''s defeat in Russia, and the Battle of Tora Bora"--

Explains the basics of genetics and reveals the stories of the researchers who discovered pieces of the DNA puzzle.--

In 1773, visitors to Boston were heavily discouraged, especially if they were British Redcoats. Nowadays, the city welcomes over 10 million tourists a year. Sightseers flock to the Freedom Trail, where they can visit the site of the fabled Boston Tea Party and Old State House, where the Declaration of Independence was read in public for the first time in 1776. About the "America" series: As expansive as America itself, this outstanding series captures outstanding views of panoramic landscapes, brilliant city skylines, and picturesque communities. Each volume focuses on a city or state and features 96 pages and 70 stunning images by internationally renowned photographers, plus descriptive captions.

From the beauty of its Pacific beaches and the bustle of Santa Monica pier to the glamor of Hollywoodand the glitter of the infamous Sunset Strip, Los Angeles entrances tourists and residents alike with its vibrant culture and fascinating history.

At 2.7 million residents, Chicago is the most populous city in the American Midwest. The dense skyline is home to some of the tallest buildings in the world. Yet despite the imposing towers, the city remains open and welcoming with its broad avenues, parks, and promenades. This city has inspired schools of architecture, regional cuisine, and styles of literature. Works by Chagall, Miro, and Picasso are among Chicago''s famous pieces of outdoor public art. Its citizens are devoted to its universally respected theaters and nationally beloved sports teams. The pages of this book are a photographic tribute to the streets of the Windy City.

"Born of fire and molten rock, Hawaii has metamorphosed into America''s jewel in the Pacific. This island archipelago is unique among the 50 states for its tropical climate and geographic isolation. Steeped in the rich and ancient native Polynesian culture, Hawaii captures the popular imagination with its luau parties, hula dances, and ukulele music. Home to dry mountainsides and lush rainforests, the islands play host to a vibrant and diverse ecosystem. Like another world, Hawaii is a destination for surfers, tourists, and volcanologists. Inside you will find a stunning full-color photographic celebration to its crystal waters, emerald hills, and obsidian shores." --Publisher''s description.

Scenic Indiana

Blends stories of surivival with information on the keys to survival, breaking down each story to highlight the different stages and challenges people face after traumatic events.

"Guides readers through the details of how our bodies function, from the miracles of genetics, to immune cells shaped like sea monsters."--Provided by publisher.

Cole’s small town is a trap he’s determined to escape in this fresh and moving debut novel that balances loss with humor. Ever since his mom died, Cole just feels stuck. His dad acts like a stranger, and Lauren, his picture-perfect girlfriend of two years, doesn’t understand him anymore. He can’t ditch his dad, so Cole breaks up with Lauren. She doesn’t take the news very well, and Cole’s best friend won’t get off his case about it. Now more than ever, Cole wants to graduate and leave his small, suffocating town. And everything is going according to plan—until Cole discovers the one secret that could keep him there…forever.