National Geographic Kids Photo Ark Limited Earth Day Edition

National Geographic Kids Photo Ark Limited Earth Day Edition
Author: Mary Rand Hess
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-03-24
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781426372070

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Originally published in 2017 as Animal ark.

Animal Ark

Animal Ark
Author: Kwame Alexander
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2017
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1426327676

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A howling wolf, a stalking tiger, a playful panda, a dancing bird - pairing the stunning photography of National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore with the delicate poetry of Newbery award-winning author Kwame Alexander, this lush picture book celebrates the beauty, diversity, and fragility of the animal world. Featuring more than 40 unique animal portraits, the pages invite kids to explore each creature's markings, textures, and attributes in stunning detail, while calling on all of us to help protect each and every one. Three picture-packed gatefolds inside showcase even more familiar and exotic species. These images are part of Sartore's lifelong project to photograph every animal in the world, with special attention given to disappearing and endangered species.

National Geographic the Photo Ark Vanishing

National Geographic the Photo Ark Vanishing
Author: Joel Sartore
Publisher: National Geographic Photo Ark
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2019
Genre: Animals
ISBN: 1426220596

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Celebrated National Geographic photojournalist Sartore continues his Photo Ark quest, photographing species around the world that are escaping extinction thanks to human efforts. The animals featured in these pages are either destined for extinction or already extinct in the wild but still alive today, thanks to dedication of a heroic group committed to their continued survival.l.

Rare

Rare
Author: Joel Sartore
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2010
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1426205759

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Sartore and National Geographic present 80 iconic images, representing a lifelong commitment to the natural world and a three-year investigation into the Endangered Species Act along with the creatures it exists to protect.

The New David Espinoza

The New David Espinoza
Author: Fred Aceves
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 263
Release: 2020-02-11
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0062489925

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This story from the acclaimed author of The Closest I’ve Come unflinchingly examines steroid abuse and male body dysmorphia. Perfect for fans of Jason Reynolds and Matt de la Peña. David Espinoza is tired of being messed with. When a video of him getting knocked down by a bully’s slap goes viral at the end of junior year, David vows to use the summer to bulk up— do what it takes to become a man—and wow everyone when school starts again the fall. Soon David is spending all his time and money at Iron Life, a nearby gym that’s full of bodybuilders. Frustrated with his slow progress, his life eventually becomes all about his muscle gains. As it says on the Iron Life wall, What does not kill me makes me stronger. As David falls into the dark side of the bodybuilding world, pursuing his ideal body at all costs, he’ll have to grapple with the fact that it could actually cost him everything. A Chicago Public Library Best Teen Fiction Selection A Banks Street Best Children's Book of the Year

How to Hold Animals

How to Hold Animals
Author: Toshimitsu Matsuhashi
Publisher: Scribner
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2020-11-03
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1982155914

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How to Hold Animals is the irresistible guide to holding more than forty critters according to advice from wildlife specialists. Learn from the experts—a pet shop owner, a veterinarian, a wildlife photographer, and a reptile handler—how to pick up and hold dozens of species of animals, great and small, furry, scaly, and feathery, including snails, chipmunks, chickens, chinchillas, stag beetles, lizards, hamsters, owls, grasshoppers, mice, and more. Chock full of fascinating facts, interviews with experts, and full-color photos on every page, How to Hold Animals will delight and inform animal lovers of all stripes.

Photo Ark ABC

Photo Ark ABC
Author: Debbie Levy
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2021-10-19
Genre:
ISBN: 9781426372476

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From armadillo to zebra, this enchanting picture book pairs the stunning photography of National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore with playful poems by New York Times best-selling author Debbie Levy to represent the letters of the alphabet and celebrate the diversity of the animal world. This unique alphabet book is a dazzling journey through the animal kingdom. It invites children and their families to linger over Sartore's spectacular portraits of animals both familiar and little known, to look these incredible creatures in the eye and marvel at their shape, form, and expression. Each animal is showcased in an original poem by Levy, whose clever, quirky verse and exuberant wordplay will delight readers young and old. The photos are part of Sartore's mission to photograph all the animal species in human care, with special attention given to rare and endangered species. A beautiful gift book for animal lovers of any age, and a very special read-aloud ABC book for young children. More popular National Geographic gift books for animal lovers include: Animal Ark by Joel Sartore and Kwame Alexander Hey Baby! A Collection of Pictures, Poems, and Stories from Nature's Nursery National Geographic Book of Animal Poetry National Geographic Book of Nature Poetry

The Well

The Well
Author: Jake Wyatt
Publisher: First Second
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2022-05-24
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 125087842X

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A 2023 YALSA Great Graphic Novels for Teens Selection A fantasy graphic novel about Lizzy, a girl who gets cursed by a wishing well, and her adventure to grant three wishes in order to break free. Li-Zhen’s life on the archipelago is simple. Known to friends and family as Lizzy, she takes care of her grandfather and their goats, she flirts with the woman who helps row the ferry, and she stays away from the fog that comes in the night—and the monsters hiding within it. But Lizzy’s life comes apart when she steals a handful of coins from a sacred well to cover a debt. The well requires repayment, but it doesn’t deal in coins. It needs wishes, and its minions will drown Lizzy in its depths if she doesn’t grant them. Lizzy finds herself on a quest to uncover hidden memories, bestow great wealth, and face the magical secrets that nearly destroyed her family—and are now returning to threaten everything she has ever known. In this breathtaking graphic novel, Jake Wyatt and Choo have created a modern fable based on magic and family secrets, exploring the power—and limits—of wishes.

Acoustic Rooster and His Barnyard Band

Acoustic Rooster and His Barnyard Band
Author: Kwame Alexander
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2011-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1410308367

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When a jazz-loving rooster sets his sights on winning a barnyard talent show, he realizes he can't do it as a solo act. He's up against the talents of Mules Davis's cool duo and Ella Finchgerald's singing group. Acoustic Rooster calls on friends like pianist Duck Ellington, singer Bee Holiday, and percussionist piggy Pepe Ernesto Cruz. Together, the foursome makes beautiful music as they rock the barnyard. And while they may not win first prize, Acoustic Rooster realizes he has the world's best jazz band and that's all that matters. Colorful artwork from artist Tim Bowers (Memoirs of a Goldfish) ensures this story doesn't miss a beat. A glossary of musical terms and instruments rounds out this perfect introduction to jazz for young readers. Kwame Alexander is a poet, publisher, and an award-winning producer of literary programs. He has written for television, the stage, and authored 13 books. He conducts writing/publishing workshops at schools and conferences throughout the country. Kwame lives in the Washington, D.C. area. Tim Bowers has illustrated more than 25 children's books, garnering such awards as the Chicago Public Library's "Best of the Best" list. His work for Sleeping Bear includes First Dog and First Dog's White House Christmas. Tim lives in Granville, Ohio.

Clark Little

Clark Little
Author: Clark Little
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2022-04-05
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1984859781

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Instagram sensation Clark Little shares his most remarkable photographs from inside the breaking wave, with a foreword by world surfing champion Kelly Slater. “One of the world’s most amazing water photographers . . . Now we get to experience up-close these moments of bliss.”—Jack Johnson, musician and environmentalist Surfer and photographer Clark Little creates deceptively peaceful pictures of waves by placing himself under the deadly lip as it is about to hit the sand. "Clark's view" is a rare and dangerous perspective of waves from the inside out. Thanks to his uncanny ability to get the perfect shot--and live to share it--Little has garnered a devout audience, been the subject of award-winning documentaries, and become one of the world's most recognizable wave photographers. Clark Little: The Art of Waves compiles over 150 of his images, including crystalline breaking waves, the diverse marine life of Hawaii, and mind-blowing aerial photography. This collection features his most beloved pictures, as well as work that has never been published in book form, with Little's stories and insights throughout. Journalist Jamie Brisick contributes essays on how Clark gets the shot, how waves are created, swimming with sharks, and more. With a foreword by eleven-time world surfing champion Kelly Slater and an afterword by the author on his photographic practice and technique, Clark Little: The Art of Waves offers a rare view of the wave for us to enjoy from the safety of land.