Books published by publisher Downtown Bookworks

A totally unique field guide to cool yet common critters, trees and flowers, this portable companion is guaranteed to get kids excited about exploring nature.This portable, durable guide is a unique, hands-on introduction to cool, common critters, trees, flowers, and rocks found in the woods all over North America. The book only includes flora and fauna that children are most likely to encounter on a walk in the woods--from chipmunks to chicadees to maple trees (which they would learn to recognize from the shape of the leaves). Section introductions teach kids how to be good observers and explorers. And throughout the book are suggestions for engaging kids in their outdoor adventures--a guide to edible berries; charts of animal tracks, homes, and droppings; how-to projects such as pressing flowers, rubbing leaves, and even climbing trees!

A fun, quirky A to Z introduction to all things geeky runs the gamut from Dungeons and Dragons to super heroes; from wizards to warp drive; from Middle Earth to galaxies far, far away.Cool, colorful illustrations and snappy, rhyming text introduce geeks-in-training to their future favorite things. Insider Star Trek references, superpower basics, nods to science fiction classics and more will entertain little ones and the grownups who can't wait to take them to their first Comic Con. A-Z themed spreads are simple, funny and sweet—providing the perfect beginner course in geek iconography.

Rebel girls, young activists, and other trailblazing tweens and teens will be inspired by the stories of 40 women who have changed the world for the better. Mini-biographies of unstoppable women activists—from Malala Yousafzai to Susan B. Anthony, Emma Gonzalez to Gloria Steinem, Wangari Maathai to Dolores Huerta—offer windows into what it takes to stand up for a cause, rally others together, and even ignite a movement. The book features activists from around the world and throughout history, spotlighting impressive women who have fought for workers' safety, women's rights, racial equality, animal welfare, democracy, environmental causes, and more. Each story reminds readers that they really can make a difference in the world and inspires today's young activists to stand up for what they believe in. With a foreword by activist Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action. ABOUT THE SERIES Generation Girl books celebrate game-changing women. They are filled with profiles of amazing women who’ve been there, done that, and learned some valuable lessons along the way. Readers will be inspired by their stories, learn from their struggles and successes, and pick up some useful tools so that they too can change the world. Other Generation Girl books include: Girl CEO and Girl Genius.

Color Me Powerful! is the perfect place to express your girl power--from daring doodles to bold drawings to big dreams!Inspiring prompts, coloring pages, list starters, phrases, and patterns—all featuring DC's female super heroes—jump-start the imagination. Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Batgirl, Bumblebee, Katana and other beloved characters appear throughout colorful pages that encourage girls to doodle their own super hero name, design a motto, create a costume, and other creative pursuits befitting a super heroine. Classic DC art and a fun retro design complete this inviting package.

Bestselling DC Super Heroes concept board books: ABC 123, Colors and Shapes, Opposites, and Busy Bodies come in a beautiful, sturdy carrying case.Budding super heroes will find everything they need to learn about the universe of DC super heroes--and the world around them--in this awesome collector's set. From letters (A is for Aquaman, B is for Batmobile) and numbers (10 super powers) to colorful capes, busy body parts, and hilarious opposites, every page is illustrated with classic DC comics art and designed to appeal to fans of all ages. The four sturdy, colorful, beautifully designed board books feature many of the beloved DC super heroes including Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, the Flash and others. This gift bundle is packaged in a great-looking carry case with a handle. The perfect introduction for little ones, these 4 books offer grownup fans a fun way to share their passion with the next generation.

DC's beloved Super Heroes introduce children to first words in this super-cool pre-school visual dictionary.A combination of the 500 most popular words for pre-schoolers along with essential DC super hero names and terms, this unique visual dictionary makes it fun for kids to build their vocabulary and early and pre-reading skills. Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, the Flash--and other fan favorites--are fabulous guides to first words and the DC universe. The classic comic book art rounds out this entertaining, educational, great-looking package. Each entry includes an illustration, and an example of the word used in a sentence.

The fourth title in the best-selling DC Super Heroes concept board books series (in addition to ABC 123, COLORS & SHAPES, and OPPOSITES), this cool and colorful book teaches budding super hero fans about their bodies, actions, and clothing using DC's beloved characters and classic art.From Superman's eyes (with their awesome X-ray vision) to the Flash's fastest-in-the-world feet, this unique concept board book helps little ones to identify all of their powerful body parts. They will also learn about actions (Aquaman swims; Batman swings; Wonder Woman jumps) and items of clothing illustrated by DC's popular super heroes.

This visually stunning book is an exploration of unique trees—from the tallest Sequoia in California, to a very special forest in India, to a lone Acacia in the Sahara desert—offering a window into different culture around the world.Spectacular art enhances twenty fascinating stories about unique species, traditions, and the people who both nurture and destroy different trees from every corner of the world. This beautiful book improbably tells the story of women's equality in India; endangered species in the Seychelle Islands; and the green belt movement in Kenya—among other true tales of the tallest, broadest, most interesting, significant trees on every continent. This is the perfect book of bedtime stories for nature lovers.

Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and their friends illustrate how super heroes--and regular people--get from place to place!This latest addition to Downtown Bookworks' bestselling DC Super Heroes concept board book series uses DC's classic art and beloved characters to illustrate modes of transportation. Whether they're flying on their own, or in an Invisible Jet, running faster than the speed of sound, or zipping around in a Batmobile, super heroes make getting around both fast and fun!