Uranus is the seventh planet from the sun and has a special feature, it tilts! Discover the mysteries of this ice giant that sits half in darkness for more than 40 years at a time! Autorid: Steve Foxe
Have you ever heard of a bird that lays its eggs on the ground instead of in a nest? What about a bird that lays eggs in other birds' nests? In this book, young readers will learn all about killdeers, cuckoo birds and other birds with unusual life cycles. Autorid: Jaclyn Jaycox
Have you ever heard of a frog that freezes solid in winter? What about a toad that carries its eggs on its back? In this book, young readers will learn all about wood frogs, suriname toads and other amphibians with unusual life cycles. Autorid: Jaclyn Jaycox
Revisit the tale of Rumpelstiltskin with this graphic novel for new readers. The king demands the miller's daughter spin straw into gold. She doesn't know how until Rumpelstiltskin appears out of nowhere with his magic. But as the king asks for more gold, and Rumpelstiltskin demands repayment, what will happen to the miller's daughter? Autorid: Stephanie True Peters, Forrest Burdett
Far off Neptune holds many mysteries! Its great distance from the sun makes it the coldest planet in the solar system. Discover the secrets of this chilly, blue ice giant that was named after the sea. Autorid: Steve Foxe
The massive grassy African savanna is filled with the hunting activity of predators and their prey. The stamina of the hyena allows the animal to hunt until its prey is too tired to fight. The lions strength makes its attacks swift and severe. But which animal is the fiercest of the ecosystem? Compare and contrast each animals features and skills before you declare the winning predator. Autorid: Lisa M. Bolt Simons
Everything about Jupiter is big! Its size is big. Even its storms are big! Get the big and small facts about this gas giant that can be seen glowing in the night sky. Autorid: Steve Foxe
Revisit the tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears with this graphic novel for new readers. Goldilocks takes a walk and discovers a special place in the woods. She innocently eats some food, breaks a chair and falls asleep. What happens when a bear family discovers a sleeping Goldilocks? Autorid: Renee Biermann, Román Díaz
The common cold causes sniffles and sneezes across the globe each year. Although the virus that causes this annoying illness spreads easily, there are things we can do to prevent it. Expertly levelled text and vibrant photos help readers learn how to recognize and prevent the common cold. Autorid: Beth Bence Reinke
Theres a new baby joining the flock. Its a flamingo chick! Learn all about baby flamingos, including what they eat, what they weigh, how theyre raised and how big they grow. Autorid: Martha E. H. Rustad
Wind energy harnesses the power of the wind. This clean, renewable energy is growing in its technology and popularity. Readers will learn how it is used, how it compares to other forms of energy and how they may get involved in this exciting growing field some day. Get ready for an Energy Revolution! Autorid: Christine Elizabeth Eboch
Three brave members of Pig Force have been charged with a top-secret mission: Deliver blueprints for a high-tech home base that could be key in the fight against their vicious foe, Wolf Force! But an enemy pilot is in hot pursuit and armed with a new, dangerous weapon called the Wind Turbine Blaster. Its powerful wind bursts can topple and destroy almost anything caught in its gusty path. Can any of the pigs aircrafts withstand the devastating huffing and puffing, or will Pig Force be blown off course for good? Enjoy a modern twist on the classic The Three Little Pigs as its retold for kids in this exciting Far Out Fairy Tales graphic novel. Autorid: Jimena S. Sarquiz, Benjamin Harper
Erro and Zak Nine are hiding in the Phantom Forest, a dark wood filled with giant, towering trees and dangerous beasts. The boys hide high above the ground, climbing and jumping between the tree branches. So far they've avoided dangerous creatures such as huge, hairy rats and giant, bloodthirsty spiders. But a new predator has caught the boys' scent. An enormous flying serpent chases after them and won't stop until its hunger is satisfied! How will Zak and Erro avoid becoming dinner for this deadly new monster? Autorid: Michael Dahl, Patricio Clarey
Riley and Jada click in any sport they play. This summer, it's tag rugby, and they can't wait to play together! But the teacher thinks Riley's better in a different position and splits up the duo, shaking Riley's confidence. It'll take a special game for her to step up and shine. Autorid: Elliott Smith, Alex Patrick
When a mechanical menace attacks Metropolis, Superman learns it was created by the Mechanic. Turns out the alien has a price on his head and needs the Man of Steels help. The legendary intergalactic bounty hunter, Lobo, is hot on the Mechanics tail and will stop at nothing to capture him. Can Superman put a lid on Lobo and save the Mechanic from whomever wants him bagged? Find out in this action-packed chapter book for DC Super Hero fans! Autorid: Michael Anthony Steele, Leonel Castellani
As Supergirl escorts a dangerous shipment of Kryptonite to S.T.A.R. Labs, Metallo attacks the armoured truck. The superpowered cyborg is bent on claiming the radioactive rock for himself. When the Girl of Steel intercepts the man of metal, a brawl for the ages spills into the streets of Metropolis. Can Supergirl keep the Kryptonite out of Metallos clutches and save the city from destruction at the same time? Find out in this action-packed chapter book for DC Super Hero fans! Autorid: Laurie S. Sutton, Gregg Schigiel
The Stone Age Tablet is celebrating its anniversary in this special edition -- 500,000 years old today! Bursting with prehistoric news and features from previous editions spanning the Stone Age, Iron Age and Bronze Age. Written and designed in a newspaper style, the Stone Age Tablet covers the KS2 History Curriculum in a fun and inventive way. Autorid: Andrew Langley
On a morning like any other, a young boy gets on his school bus, but the passengers are anything but ordinary. One pupil has an extra eye! Another has a tail! And another has lizards for hair! At least his best friend is normal - or is she? Autorid: Michael Dahl, Euan Cook
Samira has loved gymnastics for as long as she can remember, even though she has to work harder than her teammates to stay competitive. But when an arm injury sidelines her, she discovers a new winter sport - SNOWBOARDING! A whole new world of speed, tricks and fresh mountain air opens up to Samira when she joins the local snowboarding club. Once her arm has healed up, she has a decision to make. Does she go back to gymnastics and the team shes always known, or does she take a chance and stick with snowboarding? Autorid: Emma Bernay, Emma Carlson Berne, Katie Wood
As Zak Nine and his friend Erro make their way around a strange lake, they discover an ancient golden building. The boys decide to go inside to take a closer look, but unwittingly stumble into the legendary Octagon: an underground chamber with eight mysterious doors. One door will lead the boys to freedom, but the rest lead to sinister traps and certain death! Will Zak and Erro outwit the deadly room and escape before it's too late? Autorid: Michael Dahl, Patricio Clarey
OF COURSE you think Cinderella was the sweetest belle of the ball. You don't know the other side of the story. Well, let me tell you ... Autorid: Gerald Guerlais, Trisha Speed Shaskan
Saturn is famous for its rings. This very windy planet has another claim to fame, it has the most moons of all eight planets! Discover more amazing facts about the sixth planet in the solar system! Autorid: Steve Foxe
Paxton is heartbroken. His best friend, Alice, is moving away in a month, and their summer plans seem dashed. Determined to have one last grand adventure together, Alice and Paxton vow to explore deeper into their nearby forest than ever before. Soon, the pair stumbles across a series of caves that hide a great, big, hairy secret. Alice is over the moon! She wants to strike it rich by capturing a picture of a legendary creature. But Paxton isnt sure thats such a good idea. After all, are riches really worth risking a standoff with a sasquatch?! Autorid: Megan Atwood, Neil Evans
Young fashionista Milly is in a pickle after her friends secretly entered her into a local design competition. The rules state all outfits must be hand sewn, and Milly knows shell never finish her looks in time. Just as shes about to lose hope, a strange custodian appears with an offer to lend her sewing skills, and soon Millys one-of-a-kind designs put her in the running to win the whole thing. But for the final challenge, the custodian strikes a new deal: Guess her favourite thing to wear, or else she will take the first-place prize! Can Millys keen fashion instincts solve this style mystery? Enjoy a modern twist on the Brothers Grimm classic Rumpelstiltskin as its retold for kids in this exciting Far Out Fairy Tales graphic novel. Autorid: Álex López, Stephanie True Peters
Nimo Mohamed has made the cross-country team and she's determined to keep up with the older girls. So she's training harder than ever, maybe too hard. Soon the runner's grades at school are tumbling, her running times are slipping and her body is completely exhausted. Can Nimo learn to pace herself and stop this running overload? With its high-stakes sports story with an exciting full-colour comic format, this Graphic Novel is a winner for young readers. Autorid: Jake Maddox, Berenice Muñiz, Tina Francisco
Jordan isnt thrilled about spending a seaside summer with his grizzled grandpa, Captain Joe. He barely knows the guy - and he knows even less about the ocean. But his grandpas nautical charm soon hooks Jordan on a summer at sea. After all, who could resist his tall tales of mystical white dolphins and sinister sea monsters? But when Captain Joes stories turn out to be true, will anyone escape the Krakens revenge? Autorid: Megan Atwood, Neil Evans
Some reptiles have superhero skills! Did you know that chameleons can look in two directions at once? Discover more superhero talents of the reptile world. Autorid: Louise Spilsbury
Did you know all dogs have a different nose print? Have you wondered how many breeds of dogs there are? Young readers will learn about dog's senses, behaviour, life cycle and more in this fact-filled book. Stunning photos and a table of contents help introduce children to the wonderful world of non-fiction. Autorid: Jaclyn Jaycox
Did you know cats sleep around 15 hours a day? Have you heard they can make about 100 different sounds? Find out all about cats' senses, life cycles, behaviour and more in this fact-filled book. It's perfectly designed to introduce young children to the wonders of non-fiction. Stunning photos give readers an up-close look at these feline friends. A table of contents makes the information fun and easy-to-find. Autorid: Jaclyn Jaycox
Mr Alestair Miller, the owner of Miller and Sons Auto Emporium, has died. His oldest son inherited his fathers garage. The middle son received his valuable collection of classic cars. And his youngest son, Hank, was given his fathers old motocross bike and gear and his pet cat, Gus. Hank is a talented mechanic, but he has a disabled leg and doesnt like cats. How would his father expect him to ride motocross? And what is he supposed to do with Gus? But Hank shouldnt worry. Gus has a plan! When the two are alone, Hank finds that Gus can SPEAK! Not only that, but with a special pair of motocross boots, Gus can shapeshift into one of the top motocross racers in the world! After facing off in some tense head-to-head competitions, Hank learns that his inheritance is actually the best of all three brothers. Autorid: Omar Lozano, Brandon Terrell
Callie and Martina are two mice with almost nothing in common. Callie is a punk rock star in the big city who could use a little peace and quiet. Martina is a singing farm mouse with dreams of making it in the big city. When they both show up at the Battle of the Bands, Callie and Mel get a taste of what the other has to offer. But is living another mouses life really all its cracked up to be? In this Far Out Fables adventure, Aesop's The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse is retold with a modern twist to create an exciting graphic novel for kids! Autorid: Brandon Terrell, Álex López
You need to get to another part of a big city quickly. What can you do? Take the bus! Buses take people where they need to go day after day. They help people get to work, to shops and more. They are hard at work in all types of weather. Young readers will learn about the main parts of buses, how they work and why they are important to the people who ride them. Autorid: Nancy Dickmann
After school, a boy boards an odd-looking bus. Inside, the floor, the seats and even the ceiling are covered with used up chewing gum. Soon, the sticky gum grows thicker, climbs higher, comes alive . . . and the bus windows will not open! Can the boy escape before the ooze takes control? Autorid: Michael Dahl, Euan Cook
Plastic is everywhere... even in our oceans! But how did it get there, and why does it matter? In this non-fiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists are on a mission to find out. Using their superpowers and super-smarts, the team will break down this complex environmental issue into an exciting, fact-filled adventure so young readers can learn about the causes and effects of plastic pollution and discover steps we can all take to clean up Earth's waters. Autorid: Elizabeth Pagel-Hogan, Erik Doescher
Lightning flashes. Thunder rumbles. Its a big storm! How do you think Micah feels? Woof! Woof! Gemmas grandma brought her a puppy. How do you think Gemma feels? Turn the page to find out which feeling matches the description. Would you feel the same way? Autorid: Cari Meister
Jenna is supposed to be doing her chores, but she's secretly making slime instead. Her dads took away her normal slime ingredients, so she found a new recipe online. The instructions are a little weird, but the gooey blob she's created looks really cool. Until it starts growing and moving . . . and sucking things into its squishy mass! In this Scary Graphics tale, easy-to-read text and eerie, full-colour art combine to deliver just-right scares for kids who crave chills and thrills. Autorid: Katie Schenkel, Juan Calle
What are Britain's biggest mountains? How do mountains form? In this fascinating book, you can find out about the geography of British mountains and valleys. Learn about U-shaped and V-shaped valleys, mountain rescue services, who lives and works in mountains and valleys and much more. There is plenty to discover - so let's explore Britain! Autorid: James Nixon
Look up! All mountains rise high into the sky, but there is more to these landforms than meets the eye! Some form when two pieces of Earth's crust push up land. Erupting volcanoes form others. Some are growing, while others are shrinking. Give beginning readers all the need-to-know information about mountains, including their characteristics, how they form, and where they can be found around the world. Autorid: Lisa J. Amstutz
Meet Mei, a mythical mermaid midfielder on the lookout for a new teammate! She scouts Megan, a human whos got the skills on land. With a helpful magical tail (and a little practice), Megan swims onto the field. Will she become the next undersea football star? Find out more in this graphic novel! Autorid: Elizabeth Pagel-Hogan, Antonella Fant
Max wants to make his mum proud, so he signs up to sing at the school concert. However, he isn't the best singer and is very nervous. Thankfully Zoe is by his side to make him feel better. Autorid: Mary Sullivan, Shelley Swanson Sateren
Max likes football, but he's not very good. He starts to feel jealous of Zoe and her skills and tries to cheat to win. He soon learns that practice is the only way to get better. Autorid: Shelley Swanson Sateren, Mary Sullivan
Animals in Barnyard Meadows are glued to their phones. But Little Red Hen doesnt just want to watch internet videos. She wants to make them too! Unfortunately, her friends arent eager to put in the hard work of creating an online baking show. When each step of the process reveals the wild side of their quiet town, will Reds friends realize all the fun theyre missing, and can the hen become a video star? In this Far Out Fables adventure, The Little Red Hen is retold with a modern twist to create an exciting graphic novel for kids! Autorid: Steve Foxe, Otis Frampton
What exactly does being lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender mean? How has the gay rights movement helped to change society's view of the LGBT community during the past century? What is it like to have same-sex parents? How do people "come out" to their friends? What is homophobia? Find out all this and much more. Using real-life case studies, this book gives sensitive insights into what it means to be LGBT in 21st century Britain. Autorid: Matthew Anniss
How do we know it's summer? The weather is hot and the days are long. Animals try to stay cool and plants grow. This book shows young readers how to recognise the changes that happen in summer. Autorid: Sarah L. Schuette
How do we know it's spring? The sun shines and rain falls. Baby animals are born and flowers bloom. This book shows young readers how to recognise the changes that happen in spring. Autorid: Sarah L. Schuette
A young boy has a pumpkin seed. A very small pumpkin seed. A very small but special pumpkin seed. And what will become of this very small but special seed? He'll only find out if he lets it grow and grow and grow! Because sometimes the smallest things can lead to the biggest adventures! In a world full of immediacy and instant gratification, author Mary Ann Fraser plants the seed of patience in her playful picture book about the life cycle of a giant pumpkin and the rewards of letting it grow. Autorid: Mary Ann Fraser, Riley Samels
Lito is proud of his Filipino heritage, and he's one of the best dancers in his folk dance group. He and his sister, Nenita, plan to perform at their school's spring festival. When giggling classmates threaten to derail Lito's confidence, he needs to dig deep and keep dancing. Autorid: Cristina Oxtra, Seb Burnett
Grasshopper and Ant arent exactly enemies, but theyre certainly not friends. Grasshopper lives for the moment. He likes to practise yoga and rehearse with his band. But Ant keeps messing up Grasshoppers flow with loud construction. Ant is a planner. He is convinced the world is going to end, so hes building a bunker. Grasshopper cant help but be annoyed. But all that changes when disaster strikes! Is it the end of the world? Can Grasshopper convince Ant to help him? In this Far Out Fables adventure, Aesop's The Ant and the Grasshopper is retold with a modern twist to create an exciting graphic novel for kids! Autorid: Benjamin Harper, Benjamin Harper, Fern Cano
An injured (and gassy) goose has crashed onto the Worthington estate, and no one cares except for young Valeria. That all changes when the bird starts laying solid-gold eggs! But as soon as the Worthingtons try to force the goose to lay a fortune, the egg comes out totally ROTTEN. Can Val help her feathered friend escape before the greedy family tries something extreme? In this Far Out Fables adventure, Aesop's The Goose that Laid the Golden Egg is retold with a modern twist to create an exciting graphic novel for kids! Autorid: Steve Foxe, Fern Cano
After an away game victory, a bus full of American football players heads back home. Suddenly, all of the players receive the same message on their phones - an image of a mysterious shadowy figure. When the figure appears on the road ahead of them is all hope lost? Or can the team mange another win? Autorid: Michael Dahl, Euan Cook
