New Releases by Lori Mortensen

Lori Mortensen is the author of Away with Words (2022), Arlo Draws an Octopus (2021), Nonsense! (2020), Animales que cantan (2019), Descubrámoslo (Let’s Find Out) Transporte (2019).

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Away with Words

release date: Feb 01, 2022
Away with Words
This dashing picture book biography takes us around the world with a daring Victorian female explorer and author. Exploring was easier said than done for a young woman in nineteenth-century England. But somehow Isabella persisted, and with each journey, she breathed in new ways to see and describe everything around her. Question by question, word by word, Isabella bloomed. First, out in the English countryside. Then, off to America and Canada. And eventually, around the world, to Africa, Asia, Australia, and more. Always more—more places, more questions, more words—and all those experiences became books, in which she described the land she traveled, the people she met, and the dangers she experienced. And finally, Isabella returned home to England, where she became the first female member of the Royal Geographic Society and was presented to the Queen. But to wild-vine Isabella, the world was home. Back matter features an author''s note, bibliography, and timeline.

Arlo Draws an Octopus

release date: Jan 01, 2021
Arlo Draws an Octopus
An empowering picture book about creativity, making mistakes, and changing your perspective When Arlo decides to draw an octopus, he can''t help but think that maybe he''s just not an octopus drawer. His drawing has a head that looks like a hill and eight squiggly arms that look like roads. It''s an octopus disaster-piece! But just as Arlo vows to never draw an octopus again, he makes a discovery that changes his perspective about his drawing . . . and much more. This endearing and relatable story gives readers of all ages a gentle reminder that we''re better than we may think. Sometimes all it takes is a second look.

Nonsense!

release date: Jan 01, 2020
Nonsense!
Profiles the education and eccentric brilliance of writer and artist Edward Gorey, discussing the creative process that led to more than 100 children''s books and inspired a generation of creators, from Lemony Snicket to Tim Burton.

Animales que cantan

release date: Aug 01, 2019
Animales que cantan
Animals sing or talk to communicate. They make noise for different reasons. Find out why some animals make certain noises. Paired to the fiction title So Many Classes.

Descubrámoslo (Let’s Find Out) Transporte

release date: Feb 01, 2019
Descubrámoslo (Let’s Find Out) Transporte
We use transportation to get from here to there. Some transportation takes us to nearby places. Some transportation is better for faraway places. Let''s learn about the different types! The Descubrámoslo (Let’s Find Out) series is perfect for young learners in prekindergarten through grade 2. These 16-page books give readers an accessible introduction to nonfiction reading. Color photographs and fun, factual examples will grab the attention of young readers and help strengthen reading comprehension skills.

Today's Hip-Hop

release date: Jan 01, 2019
Today's Hip-Hop
Get up and dance! Get to know popping and locking and other basic steps, and how this freestyle dance form has evolved since the 1970s. Discover performances and dancers who added their signature style to the hip-hop movement, from DJ Kool Herc to Michael Jackson's Moonwalk to the all-female DM Nation. Learn what it takes to become a hip-hop pro and the choreography that goes into full-scale performances.

Your Growing Body

release date: Nov 16, 2018
Your Growing Body
Everyday your body is growing. Some parts of your body grow fast. Some parts grow slow. Learn about how your body grows. Paired to the fiction title Growing Up.

If Wendell Had a Walrus

release date: Apr 17, 2018
If Wendell Had a Walrus
Wendell goes looking for a walrus, but finds a new friend, instead.

Simone Biles

release date: Jan 01, 2018
Simone Biles
Simone Biles is one of the country's best female athletes. Learn about her childhood, the challenges she has overcome, and this gymnast's greatest accomplishments. Get the inside scoop on her gold-medal-winning Olympic appearance.

Mousequerade Ball

release date: May 17, 2016
Mousequerade Ball
In a castle on a hill, in a great grand hall, mice are getting ready for the Mousequerade Ball. They dress in their finest. What a grand affair! But when an unexpected guest arrives, the mice get quite a scare. Is the evening ruined? Should they run in fright? Or will a gallant mouse stand up and save the splendid night? Counting up to ten and back again, dancing all the while, this delightful read-to-me eBook invites readers--and dancers--to the event of the season: the Mousequerade Ball!

In the Trees, Honeybees

release date: Jun 04, 2013
In the Trees, Honeybees
This introduction to a wild colony of honeybees offers close-up views of the queen, the cells, even bee eggs, and an understanding of their lives

Cindy Moo

release date: May 15, 2012
Cindy Moo
One night on the farm, the cows overhear a fantastic tale. “Hey Diddle Diddle, the cat and the fiddle, the cow jumped over the moon!” Inspired by this classic rhyme, a plucky cow named Cindy Moo sets out to prove that cows really can leap over the moon. The other cows laugh at her, but that doesn’t stop Cindy from trying—and failing—night after night . . . until a trick of nature shows Cindy a way to triumph. As delightfully silly as the original nursery rhyme, this hilarious picture book will have readers of all stripes (and spots) cheering for its determined heroine.

Satoshi Tajiri

release date: Oct 15, 2010
Satoshi Tajiri
This biography examines the life of electronic game designer, Satoshi Tajiri, who created Pokémon, one of the most popular computer games ever produced. This talent is the founder of the video game developer Game Freak.

First Day, No Way!

release date: Sep 01, 2010
First Day, No Way!
A digital solution for your classroom with features created with teachers and students in mind: - Perpetual license - 24 hour, 7 days a week access - No limit to the number of students accessing one title at a time - Provides a School to Home connection wherever internet is available - Easy to use - Ability to turn audio on and off - Words highlighted to match audio Kaylee and Jenna have always been in the same class-until this year. Without Jenna by her side, Kaylee has a bad case of the first day blues. Will anything, or anyone, cheer her up?

Going to the Dentist

release date: Jul 01, 2010
Going to the Dentist
"In graphic novel format, text and illustrations describe a visit to the dentist"--Provided by publisher.

A Visit to the Vet

release date: Jan 01, 2010
A Visit to the Vet
"In graphic novel format, text and illustrations describes a visit to the veterinary"--Provided by publisher.

Working on the Farm

release date: Jan 01, 2010
Working on the Farm
In graphic novel format, describes everything about working on a farm.

Come See the Earth Turn

release date: Jan 01, 2010
Come See the Earth Turn
Explores the life and work of nineteenth-century French physicist Leon Foucault, who invented a pendulum that provided proof that the Earth rotated on its axis.

Bree's Bike Jump

release date: Sep 01, 2009
Bree's Bike Jump
Yikes! Bree just can't do it. The big bike jump is too big, too steep, and too scary. Is there any way for Bree to pedal through her fears?

Writing the U.S. Constitution

release date: Jul 01, 2009
Writing the U.S. Constitution
The men argued all summer in the hot room. The United States needed a new government. But would the Founding Fathers be able to agree on a plan? Here's the story.

The Declaration of Independence

release date: Jan 01, 2009
The Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence is a Capstone Press publication.

Dirty Gertie

release date: Jan 01, 2009
Dirty Gertie
Emma and Olivia are responsible for feeding, cleaning and taking care of their guinea pig, Gertrude. When they forget to do their job, Gertrude becomes Dirty Gertie! Mom says if they don't take care of Gertie, they will have to find her a new home.

Doris Taylor

release date: Jan 01, 2009
Doris Taylor
Kid Haven''s Innovators series examines the fascinating life stories of some of the world''s most interesting pioneers in science, the arts, technology, business, and other fields. These lively biographies trace each subject''s life and explain the inspirations behind his or her achievements. Full-color photographs, a glossary, and an annotated bibliography enhance each book. Book jacket.

Vote for Our Zoo

release date: Aug 27, 2008
Vote for Our Zoo
Jamie loves the zoo. But the zoo is worn out. If a special city-wide vote doesn't pass, the zoo will have to close. Will Jamie and her friends' campaign be able to save the zoo?

Ellis Island

release date: Jul 01, 2008
Ellis Island
Describes the history of Ellis Island and what immigrants had to go through before they could legally enter the United States.

Angel Island

release date: Jul 01, 2008
Angel Island
Describes Angel Island Immigration Station and why it is a symbol of hope and struggle.

Marie Curie

release date: Jan 01, 2008
Marie Curie
Because of her amazing discoveries, Marie Curie became the first woman in history to receive a Nobel Prize for Physics, and today is remembered as one of the most important scientists of all time.

Bailey's Bike

release date: Jan 01, 2008
Bailey's Bike
When Bailey rides his bike, he can become almost anything he imagines. He can be a circus star, a cowboy, and a taxi driver. What will Bailey be next?

Killer Sharks

release date: Jan 01, 2008
Killer Sharks
Weird, creepy, and mysterious creatures from real life, movies, and mythology run amok in the Monsters series. Each monster''s menacing characteristics, origins, and lasting appeal in popular culture are covered. Some of the books feature riveting first-person accounts of sightings, while others describe the amazing techniques used to create realistic-looking monsters. Full-color photographs, a glossary, annotated bibliography, and index enhance each book. Book jacket.

Amelia Earhart

release date: Sep 01, 2007
Amelia Earhart
A biography of Amelia Earhart, the first woman pilot to fly across the Atlantic.
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