Bücher veröffentlicht von Kids Can Press

An accessible and engaging primer on the history of the universe and life on Earth.In this delightful book, kids can follow the fascinating story of how we got from the beginning of the universe to life today on the ¿bright blue ball floating in space¿ called Earth. They'll learn about the big bang theory, how our solar system and planet were formed, how life on Earth began in the oceans and moved to land, what happened to the dinosaurs and how humans evolved from apes to build communities all over the planet ... and even travel to space!Kids will be enthralled by this out-of-this-world look at how the universe began!

The long-awaited sequel to the runaway bestseller The Most Magnificent Thing!This is the story of a girl who, with her dog at her side, loves to make things. Her brain is an ¿idea machine,¿ always so full of ideas, she can hardly keep up! But then, one day ... it isn't. All of a sudden, the girl can't think of anything to make. She tries brainstorming, gathering new supplies, even jumping up and down on one foot to shake an idea loose. Nothing. What if she never has another idea again? Readers everywhere will be rooting for their favorite thing-maker to get her mojo back!

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!

Cassie has always believed in the Hive. Social media used to be out of control, after all. People were torn apart by trolls and doxxers. Even hackers - like Cassie''s dad - were powerless against it. But then the Hive came. A better way to sanction people. Cause trouble, get too many ''condemns,'' and a crowd can come after you, teach you a lesson in real life. Entering her senior year of high school, and egged on by new friends, she makes an edgy joke online. Cassie doubts anyone will notice. But the Hive notices everything. One moment Cassie is anonymous; the next, she''s infamous. And running for her life.

A hilarious story about one bug's quest for greatness (with some cool insect facts mixed in!).Meet Burt, a ten-lined june beetle. He's sure he has a superpower like other insects. No, he can't carry 50 times his weight, like ants, or spray paralyzing venom, like some termites. What june beetles seem to do best is chase porch lights and lie on their backs flailing their legs in the air ... hmm. Maybe Burt doesn't have any special skills after all ... But when some other bugs get into perilous trouble that even their superpowers can't get them out of, Burt realizes there is one helpful thing only he can do ...Why shouldn't every bug have its day (even the wannabe superhero kind)? Kids will be rooting for this one!

A compulsively readable breakout novel that offers abiding friendship and forbidden romance.