**A CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK!**

**A New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year!**

Anita Yasuda's evocative picture book biography about Junko Tabei, the first woman to summit Everest, is equal parts grit and grace. Dazzlingly illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist Yuko Shimizu.

An inspiring biography of a trailblazing woman, lyrically told and lushly illustrated. This important story reminds us that pursuing our dreams can not only empower us but others as well. --Andrea Wang, bestselling author of the Newbery Honor- and Caldecott Medal-winning Watercress

A heartwarming and inspiring story of how climbing can ultimately connect us back down with the earth and those around us. --Ashima Shiraishi, bestselling author of How to Solve a Problem: The Rise (and Falls) of a Rock-Climbing Champion

If the world doesn't know who Junko Tabei was, then this is the introduction. --Ken Mochizuki, bestselling author of Baseball Saved Us

Junko Tabei dreamed of a life climbing mountains. But men refused to climb with her. Sponsors told her to stay home. And gloves were not made to fit her hands. Junko, eager and unstoppable, wouldn't let these obstacles get in her way.

Instead, she planned an expedition to summit Mount Everest with an all-women team. Battling icy peaks, deep crevasses, and even an avalanche, Junko refused to give up. She climbed step by step . . . up, up, ever up!

After summiting the world's tallest peak, Junko took on a new challenge: protecting the wild spaces she loved for future generations.

This gorgeously illustrated celebration of a trailblazing climber who shattered gender stereotypes invites us to dare to reach our dreams--no matter how big.

*NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE starring Paul Sparks, Caitlin FitzGerald, and Ethan Slater*

Based on the true account of a boy's harrowing journey through the vast wilderness of Mount Katahdin, Lost on a Mountain in Maine is a gripping survival story for all ages.

Twelve-year-old Donn Fendler steps away from his Boy Scout troop for only a minute, but in the foggy mountains of Maine, a minute is all it takes. After hours of trying to find his way back, a nervous and tired Donn falls down an embankment, making it impossible for him to be found. One sleepless night goes by, followed by a second . . . and before Donn knows it, almost two weeks have passed, leaving him starving, scared, and delirious.

With rainstorms, black bears, and his fear of being lost forever, Donn's journey is a physically, mentally, and emotionally charged story told from the point of view of the boy who lived it.

Don't miss this thrilling survival story, a proven high-interest winner that pulls in readers the way Hatchet, My Side of the Mountain, and the I Survived books do.

A unique account of the amazing Thai cave rescue told in a heart-racing, you-are-there style that blends suspense, science, and cultural insight.

On June 23, 2018, twelve young players of the Wild Boars soccer team and their coach enter a cave in northern Thailand seeking an afternoon's adventure. But when they turn to leave, rising floodwaters block their path out. The boys are trapped! Before long, news of the missing team spreads, launching a seventeen-day rescue operation involving thousands of rescuers from around the globe. As the world sits vigil, people begin to wonder: how long can a group of ordinary kids survive in complete darkness, with no food or clean water? Luckily, the Wild Boars are a very extraordinary ordinary group. Combining firsthand interviews of rescue workers with in-depth science and details of the region's culture and religion, author Christina Soontornvat--who was visiting family in Northern Thailand when the Wild Boars went missing--masterfully shows how both the complex engineering operation above ground and the mental struggles of the thirteen young people below proved critical in the life-or-death mission. Meticulously researched and generously illustrated with photographs, this page-turner includes an author's note describing her experience meeting the team, detailed source notes, and a bibliography to fully immerse readers in the most ambitious cave rescue in history.

The best-selling (and wildly hilarious) Worst-Case Scenario series is back with 40 extreme survival tips for kids ages 8 to 12, great for adventurous fans of the I Survived series.

Erupting volcanoes. Ravenous sharks. Pooping in the woods.

The great outdoors is a weird, wonderful, and scare-your-pants-off terrifying place. Whether you're freezing in the Arctic, escaping quicksand in the jungle, or befriending tarantulas in the desert, this guide has you covered.

Bust this guide open and discover step-by-step instructions for surviving the most extreme situations that Planet Earth can throw at you. Learn how to:

• Dodge a charging rhinoceros
• Ride out a sandstorm
• Navigate by the stars
• Build a snow cave
• Cross piranha-infested waters
• And much more!

Featuring sixteen full-color pages illustrated in the classic Sonic style, this sticker activity book provides tons of fun activities all about Sonic and his friends, plus four pages of stickers

Be the hero of this book and choose where to go in the LEGO(R) Star Wars(TM) galaxy. Learn how to battle, who to team up with, which side of the Force to join, plus much, much more. Read the text, then decide where to go next by selecting one of two options on every page. Do you want to travel around Jakku by speedy quadjumper or by four-legged luggabeast? Will you choose to join the rebels over Scarif, or to fly after the Inquisitor? On Mustafar, do you dare to battle Anakin, or will you join him on the dark side of the Force?

Navigate the book and learn all about key LEGO Star Wars characters, creatures, vehicles, and locations. Every page is packed full of facts, stats, and stunning photographs of LEGO Star Wars sets, minifigures, vehicles, and characters. Once you reach an ending, go back and see where the paths will take you next time

LEGO Star Wars: Choose Your Path comes with a cool LEGO Star Wars minifigure to join you on your adventures through the galaxy.

LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group. (c)2018 The LEGO Group. Manufactured by Dorling Kindersley, 80 Strand, London, WC2R 0RL, UK under license from the LEGO Group.
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Join Savannah, the first dog to walk around the world, as she explores the Andes Mountains.

Beside her best friend, Tom, Savannah discovers harsh altiplano, daring vicuñas, and the wonderful people of Argentina.

See the world one adventure at a time.

Based on a true dog story.

TOGO and Leonhard is the inspiring true story about the relationship between Alaska's most famous musher, Leonhard Seppala, and his legendary lead dog, Togo. Through Leonhard Seppala's arrival as an immigrant from Norway, to the birth of a tiny, sickly puppy who was not expected to live, this action-packed story follows the evolution of Togo and Leonhard into one of the most extraordinary relationships between a man and dog in the history of dog mushing. They are best known for their participation in the 1925 deadly, diphtheria epidemic that threatened the icebound community of Nome, Alaska. Life-saving serum was relayed to Nome over 674 frozen miles by a series of 20 dog teams. Togo bravely lead his team through raging storms, over the longest distance, and across breaking sea ice on the most dangerous part of the relay. Togo was the subject of the Disney movie, Togo.

The story is told by Iditarod Sled Dog Race finisher Pam Flowers, who mushed her own team over many of the same trails as traveled by Togo and Leonhard Seppala.

The inclusive illustrations feature boys and girls with different skin and eye colors, hair color and styles, glasses, and disabilities (wheelchair and prosthetic leg).

The back of the book features two fun activities: (1) Can You Spot the Famous People? with younger versions of famous Americans and their accomplishments; and (2) Can You Spot the Dogs? with seventeen dogs and one cat featured in the book.

The beautifully illustrated 10x10 inch, spot gloss jacketed hardcover is a timeless gift for any occasion: a baby shower, new baby, adoption, birthday, graduation, Christmas, or just to say, I love you.

The two things Nikki loves most are huge family holiday gatherings and huge mountains. This year, she is forced to choose between them.

In this true story about kindness across cultures, Jewish mother-daughter mountain climbing team Cheryl and Nikki Bart experience a seder like no other--seder on Mt. Everest, the highest mountain in the world! Initially Nikki expected they would spend their Passover huddled with strangers on an icy slope with only a bit of matzah to mark the holiday. Then came a very special surprise! An inspiring note from Cheryl and Nikki is included at the end.

Steve Irwin did not have a typical childhood. Born in Melbourne, Australia, on February 22, 1962, he was raised on the wildlife park his parents owned. He cared for the animals and especially loved reptiles--he got a python for his sixth birthday At nine years old, Steve was already helping his father wrestle small crocodiles. He became a crocodile trapper after graduating high school, catching the creatures before dangerous poachers could. Steve met his wife, Terri, at his family's park, and instead of a honeymoon, the pair filmed a wildlife documentary that led to the creation of the well-known series The Crocodile Hunter. Tragically, Steve was killed on September 4, 2006 while filming a documentary when a stingray attacked, piercing his heart. He was forty-four years old. However, his life's work obviously still strikes a chord with kids who voted him the winner of the 100th Who Was...? title.

Lilly Greene's journey to know the Lord stems from my very own childhood experiences and how I personally came to know that Jesus is real. Although our stories are not completely the same, much of my story is inspired by the naturistic aspect of God's creation, which is primarily how Jesus speaks to Lilly throughout this story.

Throughout much of my childhood, I would ask my grandmother how people come to find Jesus in a place where Jesus is not talked about. She told me that Jesus does not have to be shared through words but in the Lord our God's creations. More specifically, He reveals Himself to us through the simplicity of this world. Eventually, I found that the Lord began to reveal Himself to me through things like birds singing and the blooming of flowers in spring. I became fascinated with the art of our natural world. I then started to notice that each time my mother would tell me that she loved me, His presence would feel even stronger. With this story of Lilly Greene, I hope to encourage children and readers to know who Jesus is and the love that He has for me and for you. For those who have already accepted Jesus into their hearts, I pray that this story increases your faith and inspires you to find Him in the simplicity of this world. He is right in front of you; all you have to do is believe it.

This adorable gift set comes in a custom-designed box that includes a hardcover copy of Poppy's First Adventure and an adorable Poppy plush toy. Perfect for young readers, budding travelers, or anyone who likes French-speaking dogs!

Poppy's First Adventure is the debut title in a heartwarming series of stories of compassion and courage about a kind-hearted pup with dreams of traveling the world. Here's what people are saying about the book.

The perfect book for dog lovers and kiddos with the travel bug! -JoannasBookShelf
Poppy's First Adventure is a fabulous one! -AudreyOaksReadsEverything
A delightful rhyming tale... -The.Book.Nerd.Fox
This book literally made me want to grab my passport and grab a flight to Paris...an adorable story.
-Reading_with_Nicole

In this story, Papillion (Poppy for short) dreamed about one day traveling to magnificent lands. The puppy packs her bag for an adventure to France, and as her little brother smiles and waves goodbye, she klickity-klacks on a train from their house in the country, through the big city, then boards a plane at the airport.

Poppy's adventure is only just beginning when she meets a fellow traveler after landing in Paris. Bailey and Poppy become friends, and the two pups explore the beautiful city before encountering Pumpkin, a rascally cat who angrily chases Poppy. But when Pumpkin finds himself in need of help, Poppy doesn't hesitate to swoop in. In gratitude, the orange cat shares his knowledge of all the top spots in the city of lights--with his newly minted best friends.

This gift box set is a celebration of a yearning kind-hearted pup who follows her passion. It's a perfect gift for young readers ages 3-7.

Maps are about far more than getting from a to b. Maps can help children understand and explore both their everyday environment and faraway places. With an appealing search-and-find technique, Follow That Map! is an interactive picture book that explains and demonstrates key mapping concepts. Kids will enjoy following Sally and her friends as they search for Max and Ollie, a mischievous dog and cat on the lam from the backyard. Sally and friends take an imaginative trip through the neighborhood, city and country, around the world and beyond.

Kids can join in the search for Max and Ollie, who are hiding somewhere in every map. An activity at the end of the book shows children how to make a map of their bedroom.

In Xander Rides his Bike, the story revolves around Xander's experience of receiving a new bike from his parents and his journey of learning how to ride it. Despite falling and crashing his bike a few times, Xander learns the value of not giving up and how to achieve his goals without giving up.

An International Impact Book Award winner in the Female Empowerment, Women in Business and Leadership, and Children's Inspirational/Motivational categories and a Reader's Choice 5-star review recipient, All The Things Our Mommy Can Do is a must for children of all ages. It is told from the perspective of an older sibling watching their mother excel in her career while expecting their younger sibling. It was created to challenge the idea that pregnancy is a limiting condition and to encourage children to believe in their ability to achieve anything, regardless of gender. The book celebrates the dual roles of parenthood and professional success, aiming to inspire children and break down barriers impacting their ability to achieve their dreams.

Lovely Amelia Travels

Lovely Amelia Travels is a children's book series written by former Private Nanny Stephany Salazar Nelson. Inspired by the children Stephany cared for in her 14-year career, she creates the character of a school age girl named Amelia. Amelia travels around the world to exciting and beautiful destinations that Stephany, herself, was able to observe during her career. While the series is a dedication to these children, the storybooks are also stimulated by the travels of the children themselves.

About the character,

Amelia is a sweet, loving, curious and adventurous little girl. She loves to teach and tell other children about the cities and countries she visits. She likes trying new foods and loves learning new languages. She makes new friends with each unique adventure and absolutely loves the indigenous animals she meets along the way.

Through the pages of her cute little journal, Amelia gives us an exciting point of view while traveling with her parents on their exciting adventures.

Parents reading to/Children who read this series of books instill foundational awareness of:

• Other ways of life and a stimulation to the creative traveling mind
• The importance of multicultural social interaction
• The admiration and awareness of other cultures
• Keeping an open mind when trying new healthy foods
• The positive outlook on life while harvesting a priority towards nature and well-being