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  • Grandma and Me in the Kitchen

    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 grandma and me cookbook is the perfect tool to introduce kids ages 4 and up to the joys of cooking.Time spent with Grandma making something delicious is the most fun!A grandma storybook unlike any other! The perfect cooking and baking gift for the grandma who means so much to you and your little 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 of Rustic Joyful Food is sure to please the littlest of chefs through the shared joy of cooking!
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  • The Radium Girls: Young Readers' Edition: The Scary but True Story of the Poison that Made People Glow in the Dark

    Kate Moore

    Paperback (Sourcebooks Explore, Sept. 8, 2020)
    An inspiring and engaging historical nonfiction book for kids 9 to 12, this newly adapted young readers' edition of the acclaimed national bestseller tells the story of America's glowing girls and their brave fight for justiceAmid the excitement of the early twentieth century, hundreds of young women spend their days hard at work painting watch dials with glow-in-the-dark radium paint. The painters consider themselves lucky―until they start suffering from a mysterious illness. As the corporations try to cover up a shocking secret, these shining girls suddenly find themselves at the center of a deadly scandal.The Radium Girls tells the unbelievable true story of these incredible women, whose determination to fight back saved countless lives.This enthralling and accessible young readers' edition of the New York Times and USA Today bestseller includes all-new material, including a glossary, timeline, and dozens of bonus photos.
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  • Baby Biochemist: Enzymes

    Cara Florance

    Board book (Sourcebooks Explore, Sept. 1, 2020)
    The bestselling Baby University series is bringing little geniuses a whole new division of scientific topics, covered by leading medical expert Cara Florance.Cause a chain reaction of learning in any child by introducing them to the world of enzymatics! Kids will learn through adorably drawn characters just how much work enzymes do to keep us running. Packed with great information and fun, these super helpers are sure to keep any budding scientist turning page after page.
  • ABCs of Biochemistry

    Cara Florance

    Board book (Sourcebooks Explore, Sept. 1, 2020)
    The bestselling Baby University series is bringing little geniuses a whole new division of scientific topics, covered by leading medical expert Cara Florance.Help kids get into those lab coats a little earlier with the ABCs of Biochemistry! Packed with researched information and adorable art, any child is sure to be swept away into this new world of amino acids, enzymes, and everything in between. Super Scientist Cara Florance has crafted a book that is easy to read and impossible to put down―for parents and children alike!
  • Do You Know Your Wife?: A Quiz about the Woman in Your Life

    Dan Carlinsky

    Paperback (Sourcebooks, April 1, 2004)
    Here are 100 questions to see what you know and what you don't. It may be a humbling experience, but you're sure to have fun-and find out a whole lot about the woman you married.Examples: How old was your wife on her first date? What's your wife's favorite flavor of ice cream? What's your wife's shoe size? Which of these does your wife always carry with her in case of an emergency? A few extra dollars folded awayA cell phoneA safety pinTissuesSomething to eat
  • 2020 History Channel This Day in Women's History Wall Calendar: 365 Days of Extraordinary Women and Events That Shaped History

    History Channel

    Calendar (Sourcebooks, July 1, 2019)
    Fighters. Innovators. Trailblazers.From athletes to architects, pilots to politicians, women have shaped each and every area of history. In this 2020 full-color wall calendar, celebrate their extraordinary achievements with a testament to the strong female role models throughout time and all over the world.Features:12" x 12"12-month calendarPowerful photographs and bold design
  • Cockpit Confidential: Everything You Need to Know About Air Travel: Questions, Answers, and Reflections

    Patrick Smith

    eBook (Sourcebooks, June 5, 2018)
    A New York Times bestsellerFor millions of people, travel by air is a confounding, uncomfortable, and even fearful experience. Patrick Smith, airline pilot and author of the popular website www.askthepilot.com, separates fact from fallacy and tells you everything you need to know: • How planes fly, and a revealing look at the men and women who fly them • Straight talk on turbulence, pilot training, and safety. • The real story on delays, congestion, and the dysfunction of the modern airport • The myths and misconceptions of cabin air and cockpit automation • Terrorism in perspective, and a provocative look at security • Airfares, seating woes, and the pitfalls of airline customer service • The colors and cultures of the airlines we love to hateCOCKPIT CONFIDENTIAL covers not only the nuts and bolts of flying, but the grand theater of air travel, from airport architecture to inflight service to the excitement of travel abroad. It's a thoughtful, funny, at times deeply personal look into the strange and misunderstood world of commercial flying. "Patrick Smith is extraordinarily knowledgeable about modern aviation...the ideal seatmate, a companion, writer and explorer." —Boston Globe "Anyone remotely afraid of flying should read this book, as should anyone who appreciates good writing and great information." —The New York Times, on ASK THE PILOT.
  • Climate Change for Babies

    Chris Ferrie, Katherina Petrou

    eBook (Sourcebooks Explore, Aug. 18, 2020)
    A colorfully simple explanation of the science behind climate change, from the #1 science author for kidsClimate Change for Babies is an engaging, basic introduction for youngsters (and grownups!) to the complex questions of what climate change is and what we can do about it. Full of scientific information and written by experts, this timely installment of the Baby University board book series is perfect for enlightening the next generation of geniuses. After all, it's never too early to become a scientist!
  • Statistical Physics for Babies

    Chris Ferrie

    Board book (Sourcebooks Explore, Jan. 2, 2018)
    Help your future genius become the smartest baby in the room!Written by an expert, Statistical Physics for Babies is a colorfully simple introduction to the second law of thermodynamics. Babies (and grownups!) will learn all about entropy, probability, and more. 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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  • The Personality Quiz Book for You and Your BFFs: Learn all about your friends!

    H. Becker

    Paperback (Sourcebooks Explore, Nov. 7, 2017)
    One of the BEST 2020 summer activity books for teens and their friends! A perfect gift when looking for summer toys for kids, The Personality Quiz Book for You and Your BFFs is full of quizzes, puzzles, facts, jokes, and more! Perfect for both in-person and virtual BFF bonding!With this quirky and interactive teen activity book, your kids will have a blast learning all about their best friends through fun-filled prompts such as:Are you actually twins separated at birth?Will your friendship last?What type of friend are you?Find out the answers to these questions and more in The Personality Quiz Book Just for You and Your BFFs! This book is the perfect summer project for BFFs looking for easy games that can be played around the house or virtually with friends. So dive in, get to work, and enjoy!
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  • Goodnight Lab: A Scientific Parody

    Chris Ferrie

    eBook (Sourcebooks Explore, July 4, 2017)
    In the vein of Goodnight Moon, say "goodnight" to your lab in this picture book parody of a beloved classic. Perfect for scientists of all ages!It's been a long day at the lab for this scientist. Now it's time to say goodnight!Goodnight laserGoodnight notebookGoodnight picture of Einstein with a stern lookWhile poking fun at the clutter and chaos of lab life, scientists of all ages will appreciate ending their day with this sweet parody. They'll be rested and ready to return to the world of research in the morning! This scientific parody book in the style of Goodnight Moon is a delight for little lab girls and guys.Goodnight Lab is written by Chris Ferrie, author of Quantum Physics for Babies and other books in the Baby University series. Parents and kids both will love the accurate descriptions of all the quirks of grownup laboratories. Readers who love the Lab Girl book or Nerdy Babies will adore this humorous and educational book for kids.This book is the perfect solution if you're looking for science baby gifts and physics gifts for curious kids.
  • Dinosaur Lady: The Daring Discoveries of Mary Anning, the First Paleontologist

    Linda Skeers, Marta Álvarez Miguéns

    eBook (Sourcebooks Explore, July 7, 2020)
    This is the story of a woman who dared to dig, explore, and discover. This is the story of Dinosaur Lady.Mary Anning loved scouring the beach near her home in England for shells and fossils. She fearlessly climbed over crumbling cliffs and rocky peaks, searching for new specimens. One day, something caught Mary's eye.Bones. Dinosaur Bones.Mary's discoveries rocked the world of science and helped create a brand-new field of study: paleontology. But many people believed women couldn't be scientists, so Mary wasn't given the credit she deserved. Nevertheless, Mary kept looking and learning more, making discoveries that reshaped scientific beliefs about the natural world.Dinosaur Lady is a beautiful and brilliant picture book that will enlighten children about the discovery of the dinosaurs and the importance of female scientists. It also includes a timeline of Mary Anning's life and lots of fantastic fossil facts!