"This page-turning true-life adventure is filled with rich and riveting details and a timeless understanding of the things that matter most."—Dashka Slater, author of The 57 Bus
"Brilliantly told in verse, readers will love Ken Sparks." —Patricia Reilly Giff, two-time Newbery Honor winner
"Lyrical, terrifying, and even at times funny. A richly detailed account of a little-known event in World War II." —Kirkus...

Fresh, accessible, and inspiring, Shaking Things Up introduces fourteen revolutionary young women--each paired with a noteworthy female artist--to the next generation of activists, trail-blazers, and rabble-rousers. From the award-winning author of Ada's Violin, Susan Hood, this is a poetic and visual celebration of persistent women throughout history. In this book, you will find Mary Anning, who was just thirteen when she unearthed a prehistoric...

Young tricker-treaters learn what to say in different Halloween situations.

In 1940, a group of British children, their escorts, and some sailors struggle to survive in a lifeboat when the ship taking them to safety in Canada is torpedoed. Includes historical notes.

A young girl loves all kinds of shoes except the ones with laces, until her mother gives her--and the reader--a lesson in tying shoes.

A town built on a landfill. A community in need of hope. A girl with a dream. A man with a vision. An ingenious idea.

Publisher Annotation: Meet Joshua James, the fix-it man. If he cant fix it, no one can! When a stinky problem arises, Joshua James takes matters into his own hands with a little help from his younger sister, Sophie. This playful read-aloud story with catchy text and imaginative illustrations is sure to inspire young inventors everywhere.

War heroes come in many shapes and sizes. They can be tall or short, old or young. During World War II, one war hero was ... a bear! He was all alone, an orphan. Until he found his ... brothers in arms.