New Releases by Emily Sohn

"With help from his friends Ben and Eva, Astro the Alien learns about honesty when he lies about breaking a toy and cleaning up his room. Written in Spanish-only text. Includes a note to caregivers, reading activities, and a word list"--

"With help from his friends Ben and Eva, Astro the Alien learns about friendship when he makes new friends on the first day of school. Includes a note to caregivers, reading activities, and a word list"--

"Astro the Alien and his friends Ben and Eva visit and learn about polar animals, including walruses, polar bears, and whales. Written in Spanish-only text, this book includes a note to caregivers, reading activities, and a word list."--

"Astro the Alien and his friends Ben and Eva visit and learn about forest animals, including deer, raccoons, and squirrels. Written in Spanish-only text, this book includes a note to caregivers, reading activities, and a word list"--

"Astro the Alien and his friends Ben and Eva visit and learn about pond animals, including frogs, toads, and birds. Written in Spanish-only text, this book includes a note to caregivers, reading activities, and a word list"--

"Astro the Alien and his friends Ben and Eva visit and learn about ocean animals, including animals that live near coral reefs, in the deep ocean, and in tide pools. Written in Spanish-only text, this book includes a note to caregivers, reading activities, and a word list"--

A new disease has reared its ugly head. People are getting very sick with high fevers and an itchy rash. Even worse, it seems to be spreading quickly to several major cities around the world. What is this new disease, and why is it spreading so fast? It''s up to Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists to find out! In this nonfiction graphic novel, young readers can follow the team as they go on an exciting, fact-filled adventure to learn how diseases work, why pandemics and superbugs are so dangerous, and things they can do to help stop the spread of deadly disease.

"A seed falls from a plant. A mouse eats the seed. An owl eats the mouse. Each animal gets energy from its food. How does energy flow from one living thing to another? Let''s investigate food chains and food webs!"--

"Countless animals around the world are in danger of dying out! But why are species going extinct, and what happens when we lose them? In this nonfiction 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 urgent issue into an exciting, fact-filled adventure so young readers can learn about the causes and effects of animal extinction and endangerment and discover steps we can all take to save Earth''s wildlife"--

Some dogs are black. Other dogs are brown. Some plants have purple flowers and others have white flowers. Living things have different traits that they pass onto their offspring. Let''s investigate traits to learn more!

Astro the Alien is at the museum with his friends Ben and Eva admiring a T-Rex skeleton. The friends go outside to an exhibit where they learn how to dig up fossils and learn more about the extinct dinosaur. This introduction to extinct animals includes a note to caregivers with additional resources, reading activities, and a word list.

Astro the Alien and his friends Ben and Eva are watching elephants at the zoo. They find an exhibit about elephant relatives and go inside. There they learn about the extinct woolly mammoths and how they compare with modern elephants. This introduction to extinct animals includes a note to caregivers with additional resources, reading activities, and a word list.

Astro the Alien sees his friends Ben and Eva playing with toy marsupials. They go to the zoo to learn more and encounter an exhibit about the Tasmanian tiger, an extinct meat-eating marsupial. This introduction to extinct animals includes a note to caregivers with additional resources, reading activities, and a word list.

Astro the Alien and his friends Ben and Eva are watching toads in a pond. Ben wants to teach them about golden toads, so the friends use Astro''s space pod to travel to Costa Rica. There they learn more about the extinct amphibians. This introduction to extinct animals includes a note to caregivers with additional resources, reading activities, and a word list.

"On the morning of January 10, 1917, thirteen determined women stood at the gates of the White House and held banners reading "HOW LONG MUST WOMEN WAIT FOR LIBERTY?" They were there to force President Woodrow Wilson to take notice of their demand for the right to vote. It was the first day of weeks of picketing, which would stop only when the women were arrested and jailed. Despite criticism from the public and mistreatment by public officials, the suffragists were determined to gain the right to vote. Their resilience and dedication fueled a movement that brought progress to the lives of women"--

Astro the Alien and his friends Ben and Eva are at an outdoor party celebrating Earth Day when a flock of common rock pigeons land. The three friends decide to learn more about the birds'' extinct cousins, passenger pigeons. This introduction to extinct animals includes a note to caregivers with additional resources, reading activities, and a word list.

Machines make everyday life easier! Do you know that building your own machine is simpler than you think? Learn about two simple machines, the lever and pulley. See science at work in the real world and use what you learn to figure out how to get a 700-pound piano to the second story of a building! Includes a note to caregivers, a glossary, a discover activity, and career connections, as well as connections to science history.

Astro the Alien is going canoeing and camping with his friends Ben and Eva. Astro doesn’t realize he needs to help paddle and set up the tent until they teach him about teamwork. This introduction to social emotional concepts includes a note to caregivers with additional resources, reading activities, and a word list.

Astro the Alien is baking chocolate chip cookies, but he wasn’t planning to share with his friends Ben and Eva. They teach him about sharing and taking turns so everyone gets a cookie and a turn playing. This introduction to social emotional concepts includes a note to caregivers with additional resources, reading activities, and a word list.

Gardens are their own small environments! Do you know what is needed to keep balance and stability in ecosystems? Learn about the different types of environments, biomes, and the roles of plants and animals. See science at work in the real world and use what you learn to help evaluate options for dealing with an invasive species in your garden. Includes a note to caregivers, a glossary, a discover activity, and career connections, as well as connections to science history.

Mixing things together can sometimes make something even better! Do you know that mixtures are often chemical reactions? Learn about elements, mixtures, and solutions through real world science. Use what you learn to solve the puzzle of how much sugar is in the tea! Includes a note to caregivers, a glossary, a discover activity, and career connections, as well as connections to science history.

Do you notice everything around you throughout your day? The world is full of surprising patterns and textures! Learn how to notice patterns and feel textures. See science at work in the real world and use what you learn to save the day and solve the puzzle of the missing pets! Includes a note to caregivers, a glossary, a discover activity, and career connections, as well as connections to science history.

Astro the Alien has to help clean up so he and his friends Ben and Eva can go to the zoo. When Ben and Eva catch Astro lying about picking up and breaking a toy, they teach the alien about honesty. This introduction to social emotional concepts includes a note to caregivers with additional resources, reading activities, and a word list.

Do you ever wonder what animals need in order to live and be healthy? Learn all about animals and their needs on a trip to the zoo. See science at work in the real world and discover what makes animals different and what makes them the same. Use what you learn to solve the puzzle and find out who is new at the zoo! Includes a note to caregivers, a glossary, a discover activity, and career connections, as well as connections to science history.

Do you know what makes flowers grow and stay healthy? Dig in to the different kinds of soil that are used to grow plants. Learn about the different layers, types, and purposes of soil. See science at work in the real world and use what you learn to decide what soil is best to grow a garden for your neighbor! Includes a note to caregivers, a glossary, a discover activity, and career connections, as well as connections to science history.

Do you know how instruments create beautiful sounds? Music is possible through sound! Learn what sound is and how it travels. See science at work in the real world and use what you learn to create instruments out of everyday materials and perform a concert! Includes a note to caregivers, a glossary, a discover activity, and career connections, as well as connections to science history.

It’s the first day of school and Astro the Alien is worried he won’t make friends. Siblings Ben and Eva teach Astro ways to be a good friend, and Astro practices his new skills all day long to make many friends. This introduction to social emotional concepts includes a note to caregivers with additional resources, reading activities, and a word list.

Magnets can make objects move! Do you know why magnets are attracted to some things and not others? Learn about magnets and electricity. See science at work in the real world and use what you learn to solve a puzzle on how best to fix a toy car! Includes a note to caregivers, a glossary, a discover activity, and career connections, as well as connections to science history.

Weather can affect our daily lives! Do you know how to predict if it will rain or snow? Learn about the water cycle, what makes rain, and how we predict weather. See science at work in the real world and use what you learn to make your own weather forecast! Includes a note to caregivers, a glossary, a discover activity, and career connections, as well as connections to science history.