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What Do You Do with a Voice Like That?

The Story of Extraordinary Congresswoman Barbara Jordan

by Chris Barton ...

Illustrated by Ekua Holmes ...

“When Barbara Jordan talked, we listened.” —Former President of the United States, Bill ClintonCongresswoman Barbara Jordan had a big, bold, confident voice—and she knew how to use it! Learn all about her amazing career in this illuminating and inspiring picture book biography of the lawyer, educator, politician, and civil rights leader.Even as a child growing up in the Fifth Ward of Houston, ... Read more

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“When Barbara Jordan talked, we listened.” —Former President of the United States, Bill ClintonCongresswoman Barbara Jordan had a big, bold, confident voice—and she knew how to use it! Learn all about her amazing career in this illuminating and inspiring picture book biography of the lawyer, educator, politician, and civil rights leader.Even as a child growing up in the Fifth Ward of Houston,
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Whoosh!

Lonnie Johnson's Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions

by Chris Barton ...

Illustrated by Don Tate ...

A cool idea with a big splashYou know the Super Soaker. It’s one of top twenty toys of all time. And it was invented entirely by accident. Trying to create a new cooling system for rockets, impressive inventor Lonnie Johnson instead created the mechanics for the iconic toy.A love for rockets, robots, inventions, and a mind for creativity began early in Lonnie Johnson’s life. Growing up in a house ... Read more

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A cool idea with a big splashYou know the Super Soaker. It’s one of top twenty toys of all time. And it was invented entirely by accident. Trying to create a new cooling system for rockets, impressive inventor Lonnie Johnson instead created the mechanics for the iconic toy.A love for rockets, robots, inventions, and a mind for creativity began early in Lonnie Johnson’s life. Growing up in a house
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Dazzle Ships

World War I and the Art of Confusion

by Chris Barton ...

Illustrated by Victo Ngai ...

A visually stunning look at innovative and eye-popping measures used to protect ships during World War I.During World War I, British and American ships were painted with bold colors and crazy patterns from bow to stern. Why would anyone put such eye-catching designs on ships?Desperate to protect ships from German torpedo attacks, British lieutenant-commander Norman Wilkinson proposed what became ... Read more

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A visually stunning look at innovative and eye-popping measures used to protect ships during World War I.During World War I, British and American ships were painted with bold colors and crazy patterns from bow to stern. Why would anyone put such eye-catching designs on ships?Desperate to protect ships from German torpedo attacks, British lieutenant-commander Norman Wilkinson proposed what became
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Mighty Truck: The Traffic Tie-Up

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by Chris Barton ...

Series Book 1 - I Can Read
Clarence was just a muddy pickup. One day, there was a big storm and Lightning zapped the car wash. Now Clarence has a secret: Water turns him into MIGHTY TRUCK!Everyone has a job to do in Axleburg. Stella’s job is to be a news chopper and ﬂy high in the sky to loudly report what she sees. But Stella is loud all the time, and Clarence cannot stand it!Clarence and his friends teach Stella to use ... Read more

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Clarence was just a muddy pickup. One day, there was a big storm and Lightning zapped the car wash. Now Clarence has a secret: Water turns him into MIGHTY TRUCK!Everyone has a job to do in Axleburg. Stella’s job is to be a news chopper and ﬂy high in the sky to loudly report what she sees. But Stella is loud all the time, and Clarence cannot stand it!Clarence and his friends teach Stella to use
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We Match!

by Chris Barton ...

Illustrated by Sharon Glick ...

**In this hilarious dog book for kids, New York Times-bestselling author Chris Barton introduces social emotional learning and math concepts in a fun comics-style picture book format.Humor and high-energy abound as a lovable bunch of dogs discover what they have in common during an action-packed day at the dog park.**An afternoon of mixing and matching is underway at the dog park as dogs gleefully ... Read more

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**In this hilarious dog book for kids, New York Times-bestselling author Chris Barton introduces social emotional learning and math concepts in a fun comics-style picture book format.Humor and high-energy abound as a lovable bunch of dogs discover what they have in common during an action-packed day at the dog park.**An afternoon of mixing and matching is underway at the dog park as dogs gleefully
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Can I See Your I.D.?: True Stories of False Identities

True Stories of False Identities

by Chris Barton ...

Illustrated by Paul Hoppe ...

Discover the shocking true stories of individuals who assumed false identities and deceived the world.Have you ever pretended to be someone you’re not?These fascinating stories include ten imposters—many of them teenagers—push questions of identity, deception, and gullibility to the extreme. Sometimes, reality truly does defy belief!Take for example:• A high school dropout who passes himself off ... Read more

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Discover the shocking true stories of individuals who assumed false identities and deceived the world.Have you ever pretended to be someone you’re not?These fascinating stories include ten imposters—many of them teenagers—push questions of identity, deception, and gullibility to the extreme. Sometimes, reality truly does defy belief!Take for example:• A high school dropout who passes himself off
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Mighty Truck: Zip and Beep

by Chris Barton ...

Illustrated by Troy Cummings ...

Series Book 1 - I Can Read
Clarence was just a muddy pickup. One day there was a big storm, and lightning zapped the car wash. Now Clarence has a secret: Water turns him into MIGHTY TRUCK!Mighty Truck is super strong, super fast . . . and a super fun babysitter!When Hattie’s bulldozer cousins Zip and Beep visit Axleburg, Clarence offers to watch them on his day off. Zip and Beep play tag, kick the can, and jump jumper ... Read more

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Clarence was just a muddy pickup. One day there was a big storm, and lightning zapped the car wash. Now Clarence has a secret: Water turns him into MIGHTY TRUCK!Mighty Truck is super strong, super fast . . . and a super fun babysitter!When Hattie’s bulldozer cousins Zip and Beep visit Axleburg, Clarence offers to watch them on his day off. Zip and Beep play tag, kick the can, and jump jumper
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Fire Truck vs. Dragon

by Chris Barton ...

Illustrated by Shanda McCloskey ...

Can a Fire Truck and a Dragon be friends? Find out in this new companion to the household favorite Shark vs. Train!It's the wackiest rivalry ever, when the fire-breathing ruler of the skies and the fearless fire truck go head to head in an epic battle of fire vs water! Who will win?But wait, is it actually a competition?Their rivalry takes unexpected turns as these two unlikely friends face off at ... Read more

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Can a Fire Truck and a Dragon be friends? Find out in this new companion to the household favorite Shark vs. Train!It's the wackiest rivalry ever, when the fire-breathing ruler of the skies and the fearless fire truck go head to head in an epic battle of fire vs water! Who will win?But wait, is it actually a competition?Their rivalry takes unexpected turns as these two unlikely friends face off at
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How to Make a Book (about My Dog)

by Chris Barton ...

Illustrated by Sarah Horne ...

How do you make a picture book? Well, you need an author, an illustrator, and . . . a dog?!Acclaimed author Chris Barton and his trusty pooch Ernie show readers how to make a nonfiction picture book . . . about Ernie! From coming up with ideas, researching, and writing a first draft to finding the perfect illustrator, deciding what goes on the cover, and getting every last wrod—er, *word—*just ... Read more

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How do you make a picture book? Well, you need an author, an illustrator, and . . . a dog?!Acclaimed author Chris Barton and his trusty pooch Ernie show readers how to make a nonfiction picture book . . . about Ernie! From coming up with ideas, researching, and writing a first draft to finding the perfect illustrator, deciding what goes on the cover, and getting every last wrod—er, *word—*just
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88 Instruments

by Chris Barton ...

Illustrated by Louis Thomas ...

**"The rhythmic, onomatopoeic text dances across exuberant watercolors with lots of movement. This celebration of a child’s agency in choosing a means of artistic expression strikes just the right note." --Kirkus"A delightful offering for reading aloud, especially during music-themed storytimes."--School Library JournalFrom New York Times bestselling author Chris Barton and new illustrator Louis ... Read more

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**"The rhythmic, onomatopoeic text dances across exuberant watercolors with lots of movement. This celebration of a child’s agency in choosing a means of artistic expression strikes just the right note." --Kirkus"A delightful offering for reading aloud, especially during music-themed storytimes."--School Library JournalFrom New York Times bestselling author Chris Barton and new illustrator Louis
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One Death, Nine Stories

by Charles R. Smith Jr., Chris Barton, Nora Raleigh Baskin, Marina Budhos, Ellen Hopkins, A.S. King, Torrey Maldonado, Will Weaver, Rita Williams-Garcia0 ...

How could one teenage boy’s life elicit other kids’ first experiences — even after he dies? Nine interconnected stories from nine top YA writers.Kev’s the first kid their age to die. And now, even though he’s dead, he’s not really gone. Even now his choices are touching the people he left behind. Ellen Hopkins reveals what two altar boys (and one altar girl) might get up to at the cemetery. Rita ... Read more

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How could one teenage boy’s life elicit other kids’ first experiences — even after he dies? Nine interconnected stories from nine top YA writers.Kev’s the first kid their age to die. And now, even though he’s dead, he’s not really gone. Even now his choices are touching the people he left behind. Ellen Hopkins reveals what two altar boys (and one altar girl) might get up to at the cemetery. Rita
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Glitter Everywhere!

Where It Came From, Where It's Found & Where It's Going

by Chris Barton ...

Illustrated by Chaaya Prabhat ...

Fans of How It’s Made will love this fresh, irreverent look at the science and story behind glitter.If you love glitter, this book is for you. If you hate glitter, this book is also for you.Everyone seems to have an opinion about glitter. But how much do you know about the tiny, shiny confetti? What makes glitter glitter? Why does it stick to everything? Who invented it? How is it made? Is glitter ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Fans of How It’s Made will love this fresh, irreverent look at the science and story behind glitter.If you love glitter, this book is for you. If you hate glitter, this book is also for you.Everyone seems to have an opinion about glitter. But how much do you know about the tiny, shiny confetti? What makes glitter glitter? Why does it stick to everything? Who invented it? How is it made? Is glitter
... Read more

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