New Releases by Kimberly Derting

Lili adora misturar, adicionar, medir e mexer. Adora fazer experimentos e receitas. Isso porque Lili adora ciência! Das panquecas coloridas ao épico foguete feito de garrafa, a mente dessa garota fervilha com ideias e empolgação. Agora, com a chegada da feira da escola, Lili e suas amigas terão um desafio pela frente: conquistar o público com experimentos científicos! Das mesmas autoras de Ciça adora ciência, este livro reúne os principais elementos da abordagem STEAM numa história divertida e encantadora. De quebra, os leitores ainda descobrem como fazer quatro experimentos. Mas se preparem, porque eles serão enormes, brilhantes e... ÉPICOS! Lili adora ciência ainda conta com um glossário de termos científicos e um posfácio sobre a importância de saber sobre ciência desde a infância.

Baby Steps is a read-aloud picture book from award ‐winning author Kimberly Derting, and illustrator Shiho Pate, all about the wonder of becoming a sibling. Baby stands / Baby lands Baby falls / Baby bawls Brother cuddles / Brother snuggles Brother clasps / Baby grasps Follow along as a young boy becomes a big brother and experiences the new noises, smells, and "firsts" a baby sibling can bring, including baby's first steps! With simple, sweet rhyming text—and stunning, full-color illustrations—this book is an ode to siblings everywhere.

Libby loves science! In this STEM-themed Level 3 I Can Read! title, Libby and her friends learn about solids, liquids, and gases. A great choice for aspiring scientists, new readers, and fans of Andrea Beaty’s Ada Twist, Scientist. Includes activities, a glossary, and a fun science experiment to do at home. Libby loves science—and experimenting! In this Level 3 I Can Read! title, Libby and her classmates are excited to welcome a new student into their classroom. When the ice cream for the welcome party melts, Libby is curious to see how the three states of matter can save the celebration. Experiment with Libby and find out! The Loves Science books introduce readers to girls who love science, as well as basic concepts of science, technology, engineering, and math. This Level 3 I Can Read! explores how solids, liquids, and gases are all around us, and includes two experiments to try at home or school, as well as a glossary. A great pick for newly independent readers and an ideal companion to Cece Loves Science: Push and Pull, Libby Loves Science: Mix and Measure, Vivi Loves Science: Sink or Float, and Vivi Loves Science: Wind and Water.

The annual Pumpkin Festival is only one month away! This year, Poppy is in charge of the annual goat races. There's only one problem. Vincent Van Goat isn't interested in racing--or even running for that matter. He's more interested in eating grass, chasing butterflies, and napping with the pigs. Poppy is determined to make Vincent a star . . . but can she find a way to celebrate his hidden talent?

Ciça adora fazer perguntas. Agora, ela e seu melhor amigo Isaac vão descobrir como a pesquisa científica pode ser divertida. Para fazer um trabalho da escola, os dois precisam investigar uma hipótese muito importante: os cachorros comem vegetais? Divertido e graciosamente ilustrado pela aclamada Vashti Harrison, este é o livro ideal para despertar o pequeno cientista que existe em cada criança!

Vivi loves science! In this STEM-themed Level 3 I Can Read! title, Vivi helps her community clean up the beach after a storm and learns about how wind and water shape the landscape. A great choice for aspiring scientists, new readers, and fans of Andrea Beaty’s Ada Twist, Scientist. Includes activities, a glossary, and a fun science experiment to do at home. Vivi loves science—and experimenting! In this Level 3 I Can Read! title, Vivi volunteers to help with the clean-up efforts at the beach after a big storm hits her town. But why does the beach look so different than before? Vivi and her friends will have to ask a lot of questions, learn about erosion, and conduct experiments to find out! The Loves Science books introduce readers to girls who love science, as well as basic concepts of science, technology, engineering, and math. This Level 3 I Can Read! explores how wind and water impact different landscapes, and includes an experiment about erosion to try at home or school, as well as a glossary. A great pick for newly independent readers and an ideal companion to Cece Loves Science: Push and Pull; Libby Loves Science: Mix and Measure; and Vivi Loves Science: Sink or Float.

Vivi loves science-and experimenting! In this Level 3 I Can Read! title, Vivi volunteers to help with the clean-up efforts at the beach after a storm hits her town. But where did the sand dunes and tide pools go? Vivi and her friends will have to ask

In this STEM-themed story, Vivi and her friends go to the aquarium and learn about fish—and physics! Vivi loves science—and experimenting! In this Level 3 I Can Read! title, Vivi and her classmates visit an aquarium and learn about the creatures living in the big display tank. But why do some fish swim while others bury themselves in the sand? Vivi will have to experiment to find out! The Loves Science books introduce readers to girls who love science, as well as basic concepts of science, technology, engineering, and math. This Level 3 I Can Read! explores swimming, sinking, floating, and density, and includes an experiment to try at home. A great pick for newly independent readers, it also includes activities and a glossary.

In this Level 3 I Can Read! title, Vivi and her classmates visit an aquarium and learn about the creatures living in the big display tank. But why do some fish swim while others bury themselves in the sand? Vivi will have to experiment to find out!

Penny isn't just the fourth little pig—she's an engineer. So when big bad Wolfgang destroys her brothers' homes, Penny comes to the rescue! When Wolfgang returns, Penny must use all her engineering know-how to save her family from his huffing and puffing. The True Story of the Three Little Pigs meets Rosie Revere, Engineer in this clever reimagining of The Three Little Pigs from Cece Loves Science authors Kimberly Derting and Shelli R. Johannes.

“Smart girls, friendship, and fun: a winning combination.” —Kirkus “A wonderful book.” —School Library Journal Cece loves science and adventure! In this STEM-themed Girls in Science picture book, Cece and her Adventure Girls troop use science, technology, engineering, and math to solve problems and earn their camping pin. Illustrated by New York Times–bestseller Vashti Harrison, Cece Loves Science and Adventure is perfect for fans of Ada Twist, Scientist and anyone who enjoys asking questions and figuring out how things work. Cece loves being an Adventure Girl almost as much as she loves science, which is why she can’t wait for her troop’s camping trip. Nature is full of science for Cece to explore! Along with her friends, her mom, and her dog, Einstein, Cece learns how to pitch a tent, set up a campsite, and document landmarks on the trail. Then thunder booms in the distance! Working together, the girls use meteorology and math to determine the location of the storm; engineering to build a shelter; and technology and math to calculate the length of the trek back to the campsite. After all that teamwork, Cece’s mom gives them an Adventure Girl surprise! Illustrated by Vashti Harrison, author and illustrator of the New York Times–bestselling Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History, Cece Loves Science and Adventure is just right for curious kids and anyone who loves to explore the great outdoors. Includes a glossary.

Libby loves science! In this STEM-themed Level 3 I Can Read! title, Libby and her friend Rosa learn about mixing and measuring to bake a delicious treat for a puppy party. A great choice for aspiring scientists, emerging readers, and fans of Andrea Beaty’s Ada Twist, Scientist. Includes activities, a glossary, and a cupcake recipe. Libby loves science—and experimenting! In this Level 3 I Can Read! title, Libby hosts a puppy party for her friends and their dogs. With the help of her friend Rosa and little brother, Libby decorates, stuffs goody bags and bakes delicious cupcakes. But when they realize they’ve forgotten an important ingredient, they use science to solve the problem—just in the nick of time. The Loves Science books introduce readers to girls who love science, as well as basic concepts of science, technology, engineering, and math. This Level 3 I Can Read! focuses on basic chemistry and friendship. A great pick for newly independent readers and an ideal companion to Cece Loves Science: Push and Pull.

Cece loves science! In this STEM-themed Level 3 I Can Read! title, Cece and her friend Isaac learn about the opposite forces of push and pull, and use their new knowledge to create a treat dispenser for Cece’s dog, Einstein. Perfect for aspiring scientists, emerging readers, and fans of Andrea Beaty’s Ada Twist, Scientist. Cece loves science—and experimenting! In this Cece Loves Science Level 3 I Can Read!, Cece’s teacher, Miss Curie, explains the opposite forces of push and pull. To demonstrate this concept, she divides the class into two teams. Each team must make a treat dispenser for Cece’s dog, Einstein, that uses both forces. Cece and her classmates rely on science, creativity, and teamwork—and they learn a lot along the way. The Cece Loves Science books introduce readers to basic concepts of science, technology, engineering, and math, and are perfect for the classroom. This Level 3 I Can Read! focuses on basic scientific vocabulary and includes a glossary of terms and fun activities for readers to try on their own. A great pick for beginning readers!

Cece's teacher, Ms. Curie, explains the opposite forces of push and pull. To demonstrate this concept, she divides the class into two teams. Each team must make Cece's dog, Einstein, a treat dispenser that uses both forces. Cece and her classmates us

Can two people whose dreams have been cast aside find a new passion...together? No one ever expected straight-A student Lauren Taylor to make waves. But that was the old Lauren, before she went to college and became an online stripper to make ends meet. Now, Lauren is on the run with a secret and a bag of cash, fleeing landlocked Arizona for the beaches of California. Will Gabaldon was one of the hottest surfers on the circuit, but fate had something else in mind. When a surfing accident shattered his budding career, Will was forced into a life of tending bar and doing odd jobs just to survive. A swim instructor with secrets like Will is the last thing Lauren wants. A distraction like Lauren is the last thing Will needs. But soon, both discover there's one thing more dangerous than the wave that ended Will's career: Love.

In the concluding book in the otherworldly Taking trilogy, Kyra struggles to understand who she is as she races to save the world from complete destruction. Ever since Kyra was abducted by aliens and then returned to earth, she has known there was something different about her. Now she knows the truth: she is an alien too. Her alien captors replaced all her human DNA with their own—gifting her with supernatural powers like incredible healing, enhanced eyesight, and telekinesis. But when she’s captured by an unexpected enemy, Kyra begins to wonder if her abilities are also a curse. And is she, as her enemies believe, meant to play some key role in helping an impending alien invasion? Is it programmed into her, something inescapable? Or can she fight that destiny? No matter what the truth is, Kyra is sure of one thing: She just rescued the love of her life, Tyler, and she is not going to stand by and let anyone hurt him or her friends. Whatever it takes, Kyra will do everything in her power to save the world…even if it means making the ultimate sacrifice.

The complete Pledge trilogy, a dark and romantic blend of dystopia and fantasy, is now available in a collectible paperback boxed set. In The Pledge, seventeen-year-old Charlaina lives in Ludania, a country stratified by a caste system divided by language and ruled by the cruel tyrant Queen Sabara. But Charlie has a secret skill, and as clashes escalate between the totalitarian monarch and the rebel forces, Charlie might be her country’s only chance for freedom. And though Charlie lays claim to the throne in The Essence, the influence of the evil Sabara does not disappear. Faced with the ultimate betrayal, Charlie must turn to an unexpected resource for help—and to an unexpected ally for love. Then when peace negotiations go awry in The Offering, it seems the only option to secure Ludanian freedom is for Charlie to sacrifice herself. But things aren’t always as they seem. Is Charlie walking into a trap? Full of danger, intrigue, and blood-rushing romance, this gripping trilogy is sure to satisfy and makes an ideal gift.

The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer meets The Fifth Wave in this chilling and explosive new series from author Kimberly Derting. The last thing Kyra Agnew remembers is a flash of bright light. She awakes to discover that five whole years have passed. Everyone in her life has moved on—her parents are divorced, her boyfriend is in college and dating her best friend—but Kyra's still the sixteen-year-old she was when she vanished. She finds herself drawn to Tyler, her boyfriend's kid brother, despite her best efforts to ignore this growing attraction. In order to find out the truth, the two of them decide to retrace her steps from that fateful night. They discover that there are others who have been "taken," just like Kyra. But Kyra is the first person to have been returned past the forty-eight-hour taken mark. With a determined secret government agency after her, Kyra desperately tries to find an explanation and reclaim the life she once had . . . but what if the life she wants back is not her own?

Dead Silence is the gripping fourth novel in the Body Finder series. With romance, suspense, and unexpected twists, Dead Silence will keep readers guessing until the very last page. All her life Violet has grappled with her ability to sense the echoes of those who have been murdered and the matching imprint that clings to their killers. Now that she has an imprint of her own, Violet's "gift" is intolerable. Torn between her desire to lead a normal life and the pressure from the Center to continue her work tracking down killers, Violet's world starts to unravel . . . and some of her most carefully guarded secrets are exposed. Then she discovers a gruesome murder scene unlike anything she's ever encountered, and she can't rest until she's silenced the echoes for good. As Violet sets out to find a vicious murderer and his band of devoted followers, she realizes that protecting those closest to her is far more difficult than protecting herself. When the killer’s trail leads dangerously close to home, can Violet master her chaotic gift before it claims everyone she loves? Supernatural Abilities: Violet can sense the echoes of the murdered, a psychic gift that has become a curse now that she carries the imprint of a killer herself. Romantic Suspense: She’s torn between a normal life with Jay and the dangerous work only she can do—a choice that becomes impossible when the two worlds collide. A Secret Organization: Pressured by a clandestine group known only as the Center, Violet must hunt a new, vicious murderer and his band of devoted followers. Unexpected Twists: This gruesome new case is unlike any she has ever encountered, exposing carefully guarded secrets that will unravel everything Violet thought she knew.

In a dystopian kingdom where the classes are separated by the languages they speak, Charlaina "Charlie" Hart has a secret gift that is revealed when she meets a mysterious young man named Max.

Violet continua a sentirsi chiamare dalle creature che si sono viste strappare la vita. E lei fa sempre più fatica a gestire questo "dono" mantenendo una normale facciata da liceale. Ora le basta avvicinarsi a un container, nel porto di Seattle, per avvertire le note di un'arpa che non c'è, e tra le foglie sente picchiettare delicate gocce sovrannaturali.

Violet has always kept her strange ability to sense dead bodies a secret from everyone except her family and best-friend-turned-boyfriend Jay. But now she's using her gift to help track down murderers, working in a group that includes the mysterious and dangerously attractive Rafe. When Violet discovers the body of a college girl murdered by 'the girlfriend collector', she is determine to solve the case. But now the serial killer is on the lookout for a new 'relationship' and Violet seems to have caught his eye...

In dem von Aufständen erschütterten Königreich Ludania bestimmt die Zugehörigkeit zu einer Klasse, welche Sprache du sprichst – oder verstehst. Wenn du vergisst, wo dein Platz ist, kennen die Gesetze der Königin keine Gnade. Allein auf den Blickkontakt mit gesellschaftlich Höhergestellten steht der Tod. Die siebzehnjährige Charlaina – kurz Charlie – versteht alle Sprachen, jeden Dialekt. Eine gefährliche Fähigkeit, die sie schon ihr ganzes Leben lang verstecken muss. Nur in den illegalen Clubs im Untergrund der Stadt kann sie das für kurze Zeit vergessen. Dort trifft sie den geheimnisvollen Max, der eine Sprache spricht, die Charlie noch nie gehört hat, und der beinahe ihr Geheimnis entdeckt. Und als die Rebellen die Stadt schließlich überrennen, ist er es, der erkennt, dass Charlie der Schlüssel für ihren Sieg sein könnte. Doch für wen wird Max sich entscheiden, für das Mädchen, das ihn fasziniert, oder für seine Königin?

The third Body Finder book. Violet kept her morbid ability to sense dead bodies a secret. That is until forensic psychologist Sara Priest discovered Violet's talent and invited her to use her gift to track down murderers.

Als Violet die Leiche eines ermordeten Jungen entdeckt, zieht sie unweigerlich die Aufmerksamkeit des FBI auf sich. Nur widerstrebend bietet sie ihre Unterstützung bei den Ermittlungen an. Sie weiss, dass sie mit äusserster Vorsicht vorgehen muss, um ihre Gabe, die Aura der Toten wahrzunehmen, geheim zu halten. Doch schon bald geht es um sehr viel mehr: Ihre Beziehung zu Jay ist in Gefahr ... und ihr Leben. Kimberly Derting wurde in der Nähe von Seattle geboren und lebt heute mit ihrem Mann und ihren drei Kindern im Nordwesten der USA, in einem Ort direkt am Pazifik, der für sie Quelle vieler dunkler und geheimnisvoller Geschichten ist.

Ludània és un país amb un règim autoritari i una estricta societat classista. Cada classe té la seva pròpia llengua, i està prohibit fins i tot conèixer la llengua de les altres classes, sota pena de mort. Charlaina té diset anys i un gran secret: entèn totes les llengües. No sap el per què; solament sap que és un do que ha d'amagar. Aviat, amb l'ajut del jove Max, sabrà que encara hi ha més coses de sí mateixa que no coneixia... i que ella mateixa és clau en la revolució antiautoritària que ha començat a extendre's.

The first book in the Body Finder series from Kimberly Derting is equal parts romance and mystery. Sixteen-year-old Violet is hiding two secrets. The first is her confusing new feelings for her childhood best friend Jay. The second is her unusual ability to sense the dead...and the people who killed them. Violet has never considered her morbid ability to be a gift, but when a serial killer begins terrorizing her small town, Violet realizes she may be the only person who can stop him. Ever protective of her, Jay agrees to help Violet, and as they search, Violet realizes she isn’t the only one whose emotions have changed. But as they fall in love, Violet is also getting closer and closer to discovering the killer...and becoming his prey herself. Perfect for Halloween Reading Ideal for fans of the supernatural For teens who love dark and scary stories The Body Finder is the compulsive first book in the four-book Body Finder series by Kimberly Derting.

The second book in the steamy, romantic Body Finder thriller series by Kimberly Derting. Violet and Jay are finally dating, but adjusting to the new relationship is not as easy as Violet anticipated. Especially when she has to split Jay’s time and attention with his new best friend, Mike, and Mike’s pesky younger sister—who happens to be obsessed with Jay. Meanwhile, when Violet’s special abilities lead her to the body of a young boy, her tip to the police puts her on the radar of the FBI. Violet tries to fend off the FBI’s questions while maintaining the semblance of a normal life, but somebody’s leaving her threatening notes and an echo around Mike’s house reinforces that all is not right. Violet is forced to admit that perhaps the only people who can help her figure it out are the very people she’s desperate to avoid—the FBI. Desires of the Dead is the compulsive second book in the four-book Body Finder series by Kimberly Derting. With a stalker leaving threatening notes and the FBI asking questions, can Violet trust anyone—even the boy she loves? Best Friends to Lovers: Violet and Jay are finally a couple, but their new romance is tested by jealous rivals and dangerous secrets. Supernatural Suspense: Violet's chilling ability to find the dead is growing stronger, pulling her into a case that’s more complex and personal than any before. Stalker Mystery: Threatening notes begin to appear, proving someone knows Violet’s secret—and they’re watching her every move. Small Town Secrets: The arrival of two new students, Mike and his sister Megan, brings an unsettling energy to town—and a strange echo that suggests they're hiding something.