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  • Animals at Night: A Glow-in-the-Dark Book

    Anne Jankéliowitch, Delphine Chedru, Eve Bodeux

    Hardcover (Sourcebooks Explore, Oct. 3, 2017)
    What do animals do at night? Find out in this unique glow-in-the-dark children's book!For humans, the setting sun marks the end of the day and signals to us that it's time to go to sleep. But while people are quietly dreaming in their beds, there's a whole world of animals that's just waking up! Who are they, what do they do until morning, and how do they move, see, and hunt in the dark?Find out the answers to these questions and more in this fascinating examination of nocturnal animals! With special glow-in-the-dark surprises, unlock the mysteries of the dark and discover the amazing world of animals at night.Features glow-in-the-dark content on all 32 pages! Perfect for bedtime reading and for those in search of glow-in-the-dark toys and nocturnal animal books for children."White text on black background enhances the nighttime theme, serving as a natural fit for lights out exploration. This would make a fun addition to your general animal collection and would pair well with [Neil Gaiman's] CREATURES OF THE NIGHT."―San Francisco Book Review"These illustrations invite repeated exploration... Attention-grabbing."―Kirkus
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  • Blockchain for Babies

    Chris Ferrie, Marco Tomamichel

    Board book (Sourcebooks Explore, Jan. 1, 2019)
    Help your future genius become the smartest baby in the room by introducing them to blockchain technology with the next installment of the Baby University board book series! Full of scientific information from notable experts, this is the perfect book to teach complex concepts in a simple, engaging way. Blockchain for Babies is a colorfully simple introduction to the technology behind Bitcoin for cryptographers of all ages. It's never too early to become a scientist!
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  • Baby University Complete "for Babies" Board Book Set

    Chris Ferrie, whurley, Cara Florance, Julia Kregenow, Marco Tomamichel, Sarah Kaiser, Katherina Petrou

    Board book (Sourcebooks Explore, May 12, 2020)
    Jump start your little genius's scientific library with the complete Baby University "for Babies" set, from the #1 science author for kids!Written by an expert, the bestselling Baby University books feature simple, colorful explanations of complex ideas and are beloved by babies and grownups alike.This complete set includes all 18 "for Babies" books in the series, perfect for introducing your budding prodigy to diverse scientific topics like:• Quantum Entanglement• Blockchain • Rocket Science • Evolution• Statistical Physics • Organic Chemistry • and more!After all, it only takes a small spark to ignite a child's mind!
  • The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs

    America's Test Kitchen Kids

    eBook (Sourcebooks Explore, Oct. 16, 2018)
    The #1 New York Times Best Seller! IACP Award WinnerWant to bake the most-awesome-ever cupcakes? Or surprise your family with breakfast tacos on Sunday morning? Looking for a quick snack after school? Or maybe something special for a sleepover? It's all here. Learn to cook like a pro—it's easier than you think.For the first time ever, America's Test Kitchen is bringing their scientific know-how, rigorous testing, and hands-on learning to KIDS in the kitchen! Using kid-tested and approved recipes, America's Test Kitchen has created THE cookbook every kid chef needs on their shelf. Whether you're cooking for yourself, your friends, or your family, The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs has delicious recipes that will wow! Recipes were thoroughly tested by more than 750 kids to get them just right for cooks of all skill levels—including recipes for breakfast, snacks and beverages, dinners, desserts, and more. Step-by-step photos of tips and techniques will help young chefs feel like pros in their own kitchen Testimonials (and even some product reviews!) from kid test cooks who worked alongside America's Test Kitchen will encourage young chefs that they truly are learning the best recipes from the best cooks.By empowering young chefs to make their own choices in the kitchen, America's Test Kitchen is building a new generation of confident cooks, engaged eaters, and curious experimenters.
  • Fiske Guide to Colleges 2020

    Edward Fiske

    Paperback (Sourcebooks, July 9, 2019)
    "The best college guide you can buy."―USA TodayEvery college and university has a story, and no one tells those stories like former New York Times education editor Edward B. Fiske. That's why, for more than 35 years, the Fiske Guide to Colleges has been the leading guide to 320+ four-year schools, including quotes from real students and information you won't find on college websites. Fully updated and expanded every year, Fiske is the most authoritative source of information for college-bound students and their parents. Helpful, honest, and straightforward, the Fiske Guide to Colleges delivers an insider's look at what it's really like to be a student at the "best and most interesting" schools in the United States, plus Canada, Great Britain, and Ireland―so you can find the best fits for you.In addition to detailed and candid stories on each school, you will find:A quiz to help you understand what you are really looking for in a collegeLists of strong programs and popular majors at each college"Overlap" listings to help you expand your optionsIndexes that break down schools by state, price, and average debtExclusive academic, social, and quality-of-life ratingsAll the basics, including financial aid stats, SAT/ACT scores, and acceptance ratesPlus a special section highlighting the public and private Best Buy schools―colleges that provide the best educational value. The perfect thing if you're looking for gifts for teenage boys 14-16 or gifts for teenage girls 14-16, or for the high school sophomore in your life.
  • Hacking Darwin: Genetic Engineering and the Future of Humanity

    Jamie Metzl

    Hardcover (Sourcebooks, April 23, 2019)
    "A gifted and thoughtful writer, Metzl brings us to the frontiers of biology and technology, and reveals a world full of promise and peril." ― Siddhartha Mukherjee MD, New York Times bestselling author of The Emperor of All Maladies and The GenePassionate, provocative, and highly illuminating, Hacking Darwin is the must read book about the future of our species for fans of Homo Deus and The Gene. After 3.8 billion years humankind is about to start evolving by new rules...From leading geopolitical expert and technology futurist Jamie Metzl comes a groundbreaking exploration of the many ways genetic-engineering is shaking the core foundations of our lives ― sex, war, love, and death. At the dawn of the genetics revolution, our DNA is becoming as readable, writable, and hackable as our information technology. But as humanity starts retooling our own genetic code, the choices we make today will be the difference between realizing breathtaking advances in human well-being and descending into a dangerous and potentially deadly genetic arms race. Enter the laboratories where scientists are turning science fiction into reality. Look towards a future where our deepest beliefs, morals, religions, and politics are challenged like never before and the very essence of what it means to be human is at play. When we can engineer our future children, massively extend our lifespans, build life from scratch, and recreate the plant and animal world, should we?
  • Baby Biochemist: RNA

    Cara Florance

    Board book (Sourcebooks Explore, Sept. 1, 2020)
    Cara Florance introduces kids to the superheros of the human body: RNA
  • Mom and Me Cooking Together

    Danielle Kartes, Annie Wilkinson

    Hardcover (Sourcebooks Explore, April 7, 2020)
    Welcome to the world of Little Chef where kids are empowered in the kitchen and the best memories are made with the people they love, created by Danielle Kartes of Rustic Joyful Food! From food preparation and beginner kitchen skills to simple starter recipes this mom and me cookbook is the perfect tool to introduce kids ages 4 and up to the joys of cooking.Time spent with Mom making something delicious is the most fun.The perfect gift for moms with toddlers and young chefs, this kids cookbook is full of foods they will both love to cook together! Kids will feel proud of what they cook up while strengthening that special familial bond.Along with recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and desserts are tips for creating traditions and finding ways to celebrate the everyday wonderfulness of just being together. This new series from author and food stylist Danielle Kartes is sure to please the littlest of chefs through the shared joy of cooking!
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  • 1-2-3 Magic: 3-Step Discipline for Calm, Effective, and Happy Parenting

    Thomas Phelan

    eBook (Sourcebooks, Feb. 2, 2016)
    "Dr. Phelan's strategies have seen a resurgence in the parenting world. Maybe that's why you feel like everywhere you go, you keep overhearing other moms say to their misbehaving children, 'That's one. That's two. That's three.' And then you watch in disbelief as their kid actually stops!" — PopSugar MomsAre you the parent of a strong-willed child? Is bedtime a nightly battle? Are you looking to discipline without stress?Since kids don't come with a manual, 1-2-3 Magic is the next best thing. Dr. Thomas Phelan has developed a quick, simple and scientifically proven way to parent that actually works!Using his signature 1-2-3 counting method, Dr. Phelan helps parents to curb obnoxious behaviors like tantrums and meltdowns, whining and pouting, talking back, sibling rivalry and more in toddlers, preschoolers and middle schoolers. He guides parents through drama-free discipline methods that include handling time outs in public, the appropriate length of a time out, and what to do if your child resists the time out.Dr. Phelan also covers how to establish positive routines around bedtime, dinnertime, homework and getting up and out in the morning, and tips for strengthening your relationship with your kids.For decades, millions of parents from all over the world have used the award-winning 1-2-3 Magic technique to raise happier families and put the fun back into parenting. 1-2-3 Magic is one of Healthline's Best Parenting Books of 2017, a 2016 Mom's Choice Award Winner, a 2016 National Parenting Product Award Winner and a 2016 Family Choice Award Winner.
  • 1 2 3 the Farm and Me

    America's Test Kitchen Kids, Maddie Frost

    Board book (Sourcebooks Explore, Oct. 16, 2018)
    From the experts at America's Test Kitchen comes a counting book for toddlers that will revolutionize their relationship with food!What does a farm look like? What ingredients make up the food you eat? How does the food you eat get to your table? In this innovative and interactive book, readers will have fun counting along as they go from the farm, to the store, to their kitchen, to their table to share a dinner.Additional food facts will allow caring adults and toddlers to learn even more about the farm-to-table process. No other board book features counting and the cooking process in this way―and no other board book features the expertise of the cooks at America's Test Kitchen! Don't miss this farm-to-table board book for toddlers that unites food with an introduction to counting and numbers.
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  • Electromagnetism for Babies

    Chris Ferrie

    Board book (Sourcebooks Explore, Jan. 2, 2018)
    Simple explanations of complex ideas for your future genius!Written by an expert, Electromagnetism for Babies is a colorfully simple introduction to magnetic fields and how they work. Babies (and grownups!) will learn all about positive charges, negative charges, and electric currents. With a tongue-in-cheek approach that adults will love, this installment of the Baby University board book series is the perfect way to introduce basic concepts to even the youngest scientists. After all, it's never too early to become a scientist!Baby University: It only takes a small spark to ignite a child's mind.
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  • All the Way to the Top: How One Girl's Fight for Americans with Disabilities Changed Everything

    Annette Bay Pimentel, Nabi H. Ali, Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins

    eBook (Sourcebooks Explore, March 10, 2020)
    This is the story of a little girl who just wanted to go, even when others tried to stop her.Jennifer Keelan was determined to make a change—even if she was just a kid. She never thought her wheelchair could slow her down, but the way the world around her was built made it hard to do even simple things. Like going to school, or eating lunch in the cafeteria.Jennifer knew that everyone deserves a voice! Then the Americans with Disabilities Act, a law that would make public spaces much more accessible to people with disabilities, was proposed to Congress. And to make sure it passed, Jennifer went to the steps of the Capitol building in Washington DC to convince them.And, without her wheelchair, she climbed.ALL THE WAY TO THE TOP!