Books published by publisher Windmill Books/Simon

Sculptor Lorenzo Pace won the commission to create the African Burial Ground Memorial sculpture in New York City, which has at its base a replica of the lock that imprisoned his great-grandfather as a slave, passed down through the generations. Paces beautiful story about the fictional Jalanis chained arrival in the United States tells an uplifting story for children about his ultimate freedom.

Wasps can lay their eggs inside other insects. Cicadas can live for 17 years underground. Some butterflies can taste with their feet. These are just some of the fascinating facts readers discover about insects as they learn to draw these colorful creatures. Science content is presented alongside step-by-step drawing instructions to make learning about both nature and art fun! Aspiring artists explore the tools and techniques used to create both lifelike and cartoon insects, and colorful illustrations give them an example of what the finished products could look like.

Decorations are popular things put together in makerspaces, and readers are able to replicate that feeling of crafting with friends as they turn each page. By following simple, clear steps, readers can make a variety of beautiful decorations, including a sun catcher, a mobile, and a pillow. The steps for each project are laid out in an eye-catching manner that’s easy for readers to comprehend. Detailed photographs of each step are also included to aid readers as they have fun making their own decorations.

Princess Stringbean isnt your average princess. She isnt prim and proper and would rather go for a run than sit inside and stay unsoiled and pretty. The Queen sends Princess Stringbean to a school to turn her into a perfect princess. Hilarity ensues as Princess Stringbean tries to fit in and be the flawless princess that her mother wants, until she realizes shes pretty perfectjust as she is.