Miranda Paul

Venture across the solar system and far, far beyond to explore the wonders of interstellar space. Soar through the observable universe and discover a spectacular birthplace of stars, the black hole at the center of the Milky Way, new worlds called exoplanets, and much more. Written in poetic verse by award-winning author Miranda Paul and brilliantly illustrated by Sija Hong, this book sparks both curiosity and awe. Readers will marvel at what they...

From an award-winning author and illustrator, the inspiring story of how the Little Free Library organization brings communities together through books, from founder Todd Bol's first installation to the creation of more than 75,000 mini-libraries around the world.

"Plastic bags are cheap and easy to use. But what happens when a bag breaks or is no longer needed? In Njau, Gambia, people simply dropped the bags and went on their way. One plastic bag became two. Then ten. Then a hundred. The bags accumulated in ugly heaps alongside roads. Water pooled in them, bringing mosquitoes and disease. Some bags were burned, leaving behind a terrible smell. Some were buried, but they strangled gardens. They killed livestock...

From ten little ninjas sneaking out of bed to one cuddlebug asleep on the spread, rhyming text provides a count-down to bedtime.

Presents short profiles of eleven young people from all over the globe who didn't wait until they were adults to speak up about things that matter to them and change the world for the better.

Longing for friends and hungry for delicious treats, a fish who lives near the bottom of the ocean invites everyone to a party, with unexpected resuts.--Provided by Publisher.

"This unique take on a concept book will introduce young readers to numbers both big and small, and give them the tools to understand all of the time that passes by in mysterious and exciting ways each year. It takes the Earth 365 days to spin around the sun. But what does that actually look like? Find out in this fun numerical breakdown of a whole entire wonderful year!"-- Provided by publisher.

Various types of pasta have followed the rules since they were made but when the learn they are meant to be eaten, they plot how to escape the factory.

"The exploration of a butterfly's life cycle serves as an inspiring call to environmental action"-- Provided by publisher.

"When Yousif Tlaib asks about his mom's new job in Congress, his older brother, Adam, fills him in--with some help from Rashida Tlaib herself. As he tells his mom's story, Adam reveals information about how elections and our government work, what it means to break barriers, what motivates their mama to work for justice for all, and how love and family have guided them through this historic time in our country"-- Provided by publisher.