Ever wondered why we knock on wood, cross our fingers, or say "white rabbits" on the first day of the month? Dive in and learn about fascinating traditions and superstitions from all over the world!
The Good Luck Book explores the surprising - and sometimes scary - history of the world's most practiced traditions and superstitions (and plenty more that you probably won't have heard of!). Discover superstitions old and new from China to Chile, the USA to the Ukraine. Learn how and why they started, and why people still participate in them today. Written by Heather Alexander. Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) November 21, 2023
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This colorful book explores the fascinating science of rainbows and includes a pair of fun prism glasses so kids can see rainbows right before their eyes! Kids can be a rainbow scientist and learn how to search for rainbows, make their own rainbows with a hose, spin homemade color wheels, blow multicolored bubbles, make a kaleidoscope, and more. Simple materials lists & straightforward, age-appropriate experiment steps are accompanied by scientific explanations for each activity. This book is a celebration of rainbows for kids who love science experiments, weather, and hands-on activities! Written by Artemis Roehrig. Storey Publishing / March 19, 2024
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GODDESS: 50 GODDESSES, SPIRITS, SAINTS, AND OTHER FEMALE FIGURES WHO HAVE SHAPED BELIEF
Beautifully written by cultural historian and broadcaster, Dr. Janina Ramirez, and stunningly illustrated by Sarah Walsh, this amazing book contains goddesses, guides, spirits, saints, witches, demons, and many more female figures that have played an important role in shaping belief today. Based on original sources and with photographs from the British Museum collection, this incredible introduction to goddesses throughout history will entertain, engage, and empower readers everywhere.
Divided into thematic chapters, there are important stories of creation and love, action-packed stories of war and death, and heroic stories of great adventure and strength.
Written by Dr. Janina Ramirez
Publisher: Nosy Crow, UK & US
Release Date: US / September 5, 2023 / UK February 24, 2022
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★ Kirkus Starred Review HERE
Matilda is a sweet, exceptional young girl, but her parents think she’s just a nuisance. She expects school to be different, but there she has to face Miss Trunchbull, a kid-hating terror of a headmistress. When Matilda is attacked by the Trunchbull, she suddenly discovers she has a remarkable power with which to fight back. It will take superhuman genius to give Miss Trunchbull what she deserves, and Matilda may be just the one to do it! This beautiful deluxe edition contains the complete and unabridged text of Roald Dahl’s beloved novel with brand-new illustrations throughout by Sarah Walsh.
Written by Roald Dahl
Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers / Penguin Young Readers
Release Date: October 13, 2020
Learn how a movement builds from one person to a billion in this A to Z environmental activism book. Readers count from 1 to 10 – and then in larger increments to a billion – as they learn new terms from “conservation” to “activism.” Inset boxes provide easy-to-understand definitions of additional new vocabulary words.
★ Sigurd F. Olson Nature Writing Award (SONWA), 2022
★ Nautilus Silver Winner, 2023
★ Shortlisted for the Green Earth Book Award, 2023
★ Hot Off the Press Reading List, Children’s Book Council, 2022
Written by Gabi Snyder
Publisher: Barefoot Books
Release Date: September 20, 2022
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