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Ash has always felt alone.Adults ignore the climate crisis. Other kids Ash's age are more interested in pop stars and popularity contests than in fighting for change. Even Ash's family seems to be sleepwalking through life.The only person who ever seemed to get Ash was their Grandpa Edwin. Before he died, he used to talk about building a secret cabin, deep in the California wilderness. Did he ever build it? What if it's still there, waiting fo...

Strap in! Science Comics: Human Spaceflight is a new volume in First Second's STEM graphic novel series!Once humans figured out how to launch rockets into orbit, the Space Race between the US and USSR began! Who will be the first to fly outside of Earth's atmosphere, walk on the moon, or build a working lab in orbit? Follow the story of how the race to the moon became international teamwork in orbit, and find out how to travel at 17, 500 mph, ...

Rockhurst is your average suburban town. It has everything you'd expect: happy families, fun shops...and magical creatures! In the hopes of learning more about the local cryptids, three friends, Jenny, Emiko, and Brian, start the Society of Creatures Real and Magical-S.C.R.A.M.! Their first order of business? To meet a troll!As they venture into the unknown, our heroes learn valuable lessons about friendship, perseverance, and the importance o...

Rockhurst is your average suburban town. It's filled with all the usual things: happy families, fun shops...and magical creatures! In the hopes of learning more about the local cryptids, three friends, Jenny, Emiko, and Brian, start the Society of Creatures Real and Magical-S.C.R.A.M.! Their first order of business? To meet a troll!As they venture into the unknown, our heroes learn valuable lessons about friendship, perseverance, and the impor...

Strap in! Science Comics: Human Spaceflight is a new volume in First Second's STEM graphic novel series!Once humans figured out how to launch rockets into orbit, the Space Race between the US and USSR began! Who will be the first to fly outside of Earth's atmosphere, walk on the moon, or build a working lab in orbit? Follow the story of how the race to the moon became international teamwork in orbit, and find out how to travel at 17, 500 mph, ...

Based on the global hit Clash of Clans and penned by superstar graphic novelist Gene Luen Yang, this fourth volume of a new action-packed series brings the characters from everyone's favorite mobile gaming sensation to life!A nameless, villageless ronin Valkyrie with no memory of her past has been wandering from one village to the next, fighting for money, glory, and honor. But that all changes when she stumbles (literally) on an old friend wh...

Based on the global hit Clash of Clans and penned by superstar graphic novelist Gene Luen Yang, this fourth volume of a new action-packed series brings the characters from everyone's favorite mobile gaming sensation to life!A nameless, villageless ronin Valkyrie with no memory of her past has been wandering from one village to the next, fighting for money, glory, and honor. But that all changes when she stumbles (literally) on an old friend wh...

Can Detective Sweet Pea sniff out the suspect and crack the case? From beloved author Sara Varon comes a new graphic novel series for young readers!Sweet Pea's got a pretty sweet life. The animals in her hometown of Parkville have always gotten along with one another, and she's free to spend her days doing what she loves best: making art, hanging out with friends, and digging through the trash for tasty treats. When two new dogs move to town, ...

A collection of short pieces, tangentially related. An exploration of human connection and our quest for something better. "Like every other part of creation, man is an end in himself - resting like a stone in the sand." ~Stig Dagerman

Simple text about playing and repetition of the letter 'a' help readers learn how to use the 'long a' sound. Large type, vivid full-page color photos, and a word list all aid in developing reading skills. An explanatory note to parents and educators, as well as an introduction to the author, are also included.

Simple text about cats and repetition of the letter 'a' help readers learn how to use the 'short a' sound. Large type, vivid full-page color photos, and a word list all aid in developing reading skills. An explanatory note to parents and educators, as well as an introduction to the author, are also included"--

Can Detective Sweet Pea sniff out the suspect and crack the case? From beloved author Sara Varon comes a new graphic novel series for young readers!Sweet Pea's got a pretty sweet life. The animals in her hometown of Parkville have always gotten along with one another, and she's free to spend her days doing what she loves best: making art, hanging out with friends, and digging through the trash for tasty treats. When two new dogs move to town, ...

Taako, Magnus, and Merle are near the end of their quest to collect the seven Grand Relics, dangerous magical artifacts which threaten the world as they know it. The penultimate item on their adventuring to-do list is the Animus Bell, which The Director tells them is hidden at the heart of Wonderland, a carnival of torment. Once inside, the boys will have their shot at winning the Bell...but each step forward comes at a horrible cost. And the ...

Taako, Magnus, and Merle are near the end of their quest to collect the seven Grand Relics, dangerous magical artifacts which threaten the world as they know it. The penultimate item on their adventuring to-do list is the Animus Bell, which The Director tells them is hidden at the heart of Wonderland, a carnival of torment. Once inside, the boys will have their shot at winning the Bell...but each step forward comes at a horrible cost. And the ...

From rising star Tony Weaver comes a middle-grade graphic novel memoir about a preteen who loves all things geeky but struggles with mental health issues and self-doubt, perfect for fans of Jerry Craft's New Kid. Eleven-year-old Tony Weaver, Jr. loves comic books, anime, and video games, and idolizes the heroic, larger-than-life characters he finds there. But his classmates all think he's a weirdo. Ostracized and bullied by his peers, Tony str...

Based on the true story of soccer legend Mia Hamm, Mia and Friends follows a group of young women who made history at the 1999 Women's World Cup! Despite being named after a famous ballerina, little Mia Hamm never cared for pirouettes. Instead, she chased the ball: baseball, basketball, and especially soccer. Since she was often the only girl on her sports teams, she had a hard time making friends. But when fifteen-year-old Mia made the U.S. w...

Based on the true story of soccer legend Mia Hamm, Mia and Friends follows a group of young women who made history at the 1999 Women's World Cup! Despite being named after a famous ballerina, little Mia Hamm never cared for pirouettes. Instead, she chased the ball: baseball, basketball, and especially soccer. Since she was often the only girl on her sports teams, she had a hard time making friends. But when fifteen-year-old Mia made the U.S. w...

On Wednesday, September 28th, 2022, FDNY Chief Frank Leeb delivered the keynote address to kick off Firehouse Expo in Columbus, Ohio. Taking inspiration from his own leadership philosophy of training, teamwork, and mentorship, he shared the principles he learned during his more than 40 years in the fire service. These principles have been the cornerstones of his leadership as he ascended the ranks of the FDNY, serving in several senior leaders...

From First Nations Writers Festival 2023 - the Short Story Award winners with their magnificent contributions to literature in the Greater Pacific. Start at the beginning and read through. Start at the final story, and move to the first. Dip into the middle. You will laugh and cry. You will return again and again to re-read some parts because the stories reverberate in the heart and mind. Keep it close because your fingers keep reaching for th...

Want to maximize performance under pressure and win? When Girls Win is an inspiring and engaging story of a female collegiate coach's passionate journey to the top-in a male-dominated arena. With over 20-plus years coaching experience, Coach MJ faced multiple challenges, setbacks, failures and losses that helped her learn and adapt to build a national championship collegiate golf program in the Pacific Northwest. With palpable grit, she has...