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The Secret of Fall

Each season has its own qualities that set it apart. Winter, with its stark-white crust of snow, turns even a mundane scene into a sparkling fairyland. Spring, along with her many shades of green, brings a promise of new beginnings. Summer gifts us with long, lazy days of endless blue skies and the scent of freshly mown grass. But fall has a magic, a secret, all its own. It offers a kaleidoscope of textures, smells, and colors. But what's behind those glorious colors we see among the treetops and upon the leaf-covered ground? Are leaves more than what they seem? Through engaging text and charming artwork, young readers are invited to explore how and why leaves change color.

The Seven Summits

The Seven Summits are the ultimate mountaineering challenge. They3re also amazing studies in earth science. This cross-curricular series for age 12 and up takes readers to the tallest mountain peaks on each continent and surveys size and composition, exploration history, training and equipment for climbers, and cultural connections. Profiles of real people with ties to each featured peak are also included.

The Sole Man: Jan Matzeliger's Lasting Invention

In 1873, at the age of 21, Jan Ernst Matzeliger immigrated to America, having left all that was familiar behind in South America. He arrived with hopes and dreams of a bright future in this new country. Though Jan had no formal training, he was highly skillful with tools and machinery, having worked in his father's mechanic shops. But no one wanted to hire a Black immigrant who didn't speak English. Yet Jan didn't give up. He finally got a job at a shoe factory. As Jan learned the process and craft of shoemaking, he envisioned a new machine, a lasting machine, that would help produce more shoes more efficiently. People scoffed at Jan's idea, telling him it wasn't possible. But he wasn't deterred. Despite many obstacles, after years of planning, drawing, and experimenting, Jan is finally ready to demonstrate his lasting machine. And his invention will change the shoe industry forever.

The Songbird and the Rambutan Tree

Batavia, Dutch East Indies, 1942. Emmy has the voice of an angel but hasnÎt sung a note since a family tragedy. With war looming, her father plans to ship her off to a singing school in England for safety. But all Emmy wants to do is stay in Batavia with her best friend, Bakti, even if it means putting up with her snooty classmate, Violet. Then the Japanese army invadesÑand as war erupts in the Dutch East Indies, EmmyÎs world falls apart. When her own actions sabotage her chance to evacuate the island, Emmy is captured and confined in the Tjideng prisoner-of-war camp with other women and children. Separated from her family and friends, and silenced by her grief, Emmy will need all her strength to survive the war, find her voice, and reclaim her freedom.

The Storyteller Series

The Sun and the Mayfly

Sun, what's it like living beyond one day?"" asked Little Mayfly. The Sun thought for a moment before saying, ""The day passed into the night, and then the night passes into the day. That's it really."" When curious Little Mayfly meets the Sun, they form an unusual friendship. But can the Sun answer all Little Mayfly's intriguing questions? As Little Mayfly flaps her wings, dancing and flying around the beautiful world meeting all kinds of wildlife and nature, she keeps asking questions to everything around her. This is an uplifting story about the power of positivity and making the most of every day.

The Toot Fairy

When itÎs time for Jessa the fairy to proclaim what kind of fairy she wants to be, she accidentally says Ìtoot fairyÊ instead of Ìtooth fairy!Ê Now sheÎll be in charge of collecting all the toots from all the butts in the world. This is not exactly what she had in mind.

The Ultimate Animal Library (Blastoff! Readers: Level 2)

The world is full of amazing animals in all shapes and sizes. This series brings these animals to the library and introduces young readers to the wonders of the animal kingdom! Beginning readers will learn about each animal through levelled text and bright, colourful photographs. Special features highlight the range, habitats, life span, food web, and appearance of each animal to help readers retain what they have learned. Students are sure to go wild for these fun books!

The World of Anime and Manga (BrightPoint Press)

The World of Anime and Manga explores the popular Japanese art forms of anime and manga. The series examines the history of anime and manga, the major genres, the important artists, and the impact of these art forms around the world today. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.

The World of Hobbies (BrightPoint Press)

The World of Hobbies introduces readers to different hobbies people pursue in their free time. Hobbies are done for personal enjoyment, but they can also serve as creative outlets and social activities. The series explores hobbies for a variety of interests, showing readers what each hobby is like, what tools and supplies are needed, and how they can get involved. Readers who like art, building things, computers, fashion, and nature will learn about multiple hobbies that match their interests. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, Source Notes, and research to aid in further research.