New Releases by Susan B. Katz

'A rare story that reframes the Holocaust narrative from victimhood to heroism' MITCH ALBOM Just two miles from where Anne Frank hid during WWII, Henriëtte Pimentel, a Jewish nursery director, plotted one of the most daring and far-reaching rescues of the war. Recruiting young women from her nursery and working in tandem with other Resistance members, Henriëtte successfully hid and smuggled six hundred children out of Amsterdam - right under the noses of their Nazi captors. Angels of Amsterdam draws on recent interviews with the survivors and former teenage resistance workers. Over the past four years, authors Esther Shaya and Susan B. Katz travelled extensively to gather first-hand accounts from these heroes and the children they rescued, now in their 80s and 90s. Coupled with archival images, this remarkable, real-life World War II narrative is a story for the ages.

¡Desde La Llorona a la Bruja Bell, los niños estarán fascinados de aprender sobre todos los tipos de fantasmas famosos! Los capítulos tratan sobre los fantasmas del folklore, los fantasmas de la historia y los relatos de fantasmas contados alrededor de un fogón. From La Llorona to the Bell Witch, kids will thrill to learn about all kinds of famous ghosts! Chapters cover ghosts of folklore, ghosts from history, and ghost stories told around the campfire. Now in Spanish!

Let your dreams change the world in this Spanish-language picture book biography of architect Antoni Gaudí! Deja que sus sueños cambien el mundo en este libro para niños de la biografía del arquitecto Antoni Gaudí. A Junior Library Guild Selection / Una Selección Junior Library Guild Also available in English/También disponsible en inglés: Gaudí: Architect of Imagination. Barcelona’s buildings shine with the colorful mosaics, flowing forms, and imaginative facades of celebrated architect, Antoni Gaudí. Learn about Gaudí’s incredible journey from battling health challenges to becoming one of the most iconic architects in the world. With an insightful eye into the world of an inspired genius, the Spanish edition of this picture book biography honors the achievements of Antoni Gaudí just in time to commemorate the 100th anniversary of his death and the scheduled completion of one of his most recognized buildings, the Sagrada Família. Los edificios de Barcelona brillan con los coloridos mosaicos, las formas fluidas y las fachadas imaginativas del célebre arquitecto Antoni Gaudí. Aprende sobre el increíble viaje de Gaudí desde luchar contra los desafíos de salud hasta convertirse en uno de los arquitectos más icónicos del mundo. Con una mirada perspicaz en el mundo de un genio inspirado, la edición española de este libro para niños rinde homenaje a los logros de Antoni Gaudí justo a tiempo para conmemorar el 100 aniversario de su muerte y la finalización prevista de uno de sus edificios más reconocidos, la Sagrada Família.

Read about what kids and young people around the world are doing to save the planet by protecting its largest ecosystem: the ocean! What’s an Environmentor? Someone smart, persistent, and kind hearted. Someone who shares their knowledge and experience to help others. Someone who looks for solutions instead of complaining about problems. Someone like Captain Charles Moore, who discovered a floating collection of plastic waste in the middle of the ocean called the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. His research on the environment inspired thousands to save the oceans. This book is an introduction to fifteen people around the world who are taking action in their own way. Are you an Environmentor in the making? How far could you go by using what you know? How many people could you affect, and what kind of difference would that make? As you’ll see in this book, the actions of just one person can echo around the world for years to come. MEET THE MENTORS: This book includes profiles on different people from all over the world who are finding new ways to advocate for clean oceans. THERE IS NO PLANET B: Protecting the environment is a responsibility we all share as citizens of Earth. THINK GLOBALLY, ACT LOCALLY: This book includes both background information on ocean pollution and forward-thinking ways to take action against it. PACKED WITH FACTS: This 96-page chapter book includes timelines and infographics for a visual understanding of science and history. GREAT FOR BOOK REPORTS AND SCIENCE FAIRS: This nonfiction book is written by a bestselling author and educator.

How do we experience the world? Let's learn all about the five senses! The human body is amazing! It gives us five different ways to learn about the world around us: through the eyes, through the skin, through the tongue, through the ears and the nose. Thanks to these parts of our bodies, we can see, feel, taste, hear and smell. These are the five senses! Why do bananas taste so good? Why does tickling cause so much laughter? Illustrated with familiar examples, this fun nonfiction set in the Learn About series gives readers a close-up look at the five senses, and it teaches them how each of the senses work. The sense of sight is one of our five senses. And it is amazing! Among many other things, it helps us see where we are going, recognize our family and friends, and learn in school. Learn about seeing, how it works, and common problems and diseases connected with it, with this perfect first introduction to the sense of sight!

How do we experience the world? Let's learn all about the five senses! The human body is amazing! It gives us five different ways to learn about the world around us: through the eyes, through the skin, through the tongue, through the ears and the nose. Thanks to these parts of our bodies, we can see, feel, taste, hear and smell. These are the five senses! Why do bananas taste so good? Why does tickling cause so much laughter? Illustrated with familiar examples, this fun nonfiction set in the Learn About series gives readers a close-up look at the five senses, and it teaches them how each of the senses work. The sense of smell is one of our five senses. And it is amazing! It helps us recognize different smells, it brings back memories, and it keeps us safe. Smelling also enhances the taste of what we are eating! Learn about smelling, how it works, and common problems and diseases connected with it, with this perfect first introduction to the sense of smell!

Take a fun-filled tour of haunted hotels, castles, and landmarks. You'll also learn fun facts about hauntings and cap off your adventure with a look inside a haunted mansion!

Most people think of dolls as being cute or sweet—but what if a doll were haunted? Could some dolls have powers or even cause bad things to happen? This scary-yet-fun book takes a look at spooky dolls!

From La Llorona to the Bell Witch, kids will thrill to learn about all kinds of famous ghosts! Chapters cover ghosts of folklore, ghosts from history, and ghost stories told around the campfire.

Get ready for bed with this charming board book set to the tune of the beloved nursery rhyme, Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star. Blinker, blinker little car, how I love to zoom so far! After a busy day of play, including a thrilling race in the park, follow an adorable car as it gets ready to sleep in this rhyming bedtime story.

Push and pull are a part of daily life, from pushing a friend on a swing to pulling a wagon. Introduce readers to the science concepts behind push and pull forces alongside their pals from Sesame Street! About the Sesame Street ® World of Science series: Explore the wonderful world of science! Ernie, Big Bird, and the rest of your Sesame Street friends make key science concepts like color, light and shadow, and states of matter accessible and engaging for young learners.

Discover the world of color with friends from Sesame Street. Readers will learn about primary colors, the color wheel, and how to mix paint colors to create more colors! About the Sesame Street ® World of Science series: Explore the wonderful world of science! Ernie, Big Bird, and the rest of your Sesame Street friends make key science concepts like color, light and shadow, and states of matter accessible and engaging for young learners.

"From the sun to lamps, light is all around us. Learn how shadows are made. Then discover with friends from Sesame Street how objects are transparent, translucent, and opaque"--

Discover the life of Walt Disney--a story about imagination and invention, for kids ages 6 to 9 Walt Disney was a talented artist who created magical new worlds in the form of TV shows, movies, and amusement parks. Before he won the hearts of millions with characters like Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, Walt was an imaginative boy who loved drawing. He learned how to use the newest technology to make cartoons that would entertain and delight viewers all over the world. This book explores how Walt went from being a young boy growing up in the Midwest to a creative genius. What sets this Walt Disney biography apart: Core curriculum--Kids will discover the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Walt's life, and take a quick quiz to test their knowledge. Short chapters--This Walt Disney book features brief, easy-to-digest chapters that will keep young learners engaged and wanting to read more. His lasting legacy--Kids will discover how Walt changed the world of animation and entertainment for future generations. How will Walt's hard work and love of storytelling inspire the child in your life?

Discover the life of Gandhi--a story for kids ages 6 to 9 about building bridges to peace Gandhi was one of the most important leaders in history. He used peaceful protests and other nonviolent methods to stand up for equal rights for all people. Before he showed the world that peaceful actions can create powerful change, he was a shy young boy who kept to himself. He studied hard in school, became a lawyer, and used his skills to help others. Explore how Gandhi went from being a quiet kid growing up in India to one of the bravest and most outspoken leaders in the entire world. How will his strength and dedication inspire you to do great things? The Story of Gandhi includes: Word definitions--Find a helpful glossary with easy-to-understand definitions for some of the more advanced words and ideas in the book. Test your knowledge--Take a fun quiz to make sure you know the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Gandhi's life. Lasting change--Dive deeper into the ways Gandhi changed the world for future generations, including you. Gandhi started out as a dreamer, just like you! Learn more about his life with The Story of Gandhi.

It's time for bed, and you plop down on your pillow. But would you plop down on your pillow if it was made from glass? Glass is all around you. It's used to make the windows in your house to decorations on your shelves. Find out about different types of glass, how glass is made, and decide if it's really possible to make a pillow from it.

This book gives an exciting overview of the Navy SEALs, from when this special force first formed to its missions and members today, as well as their tasks, equipment, and training. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of photos to make reading engaging and accessible.

Veterinarians are valuable community helpers. Follow Sesame Street characters in learning how veterinarians help keep animals healthy and how they take care of animals big and small. About the Sesame Street ® Loves Community Helpers series: Community helpers are everywhere! Celebrate the people who make our communities safe and healthy with these beginner introductions. Big Bird, Bert, Ernie, and others explore this core curriculum with the signature charm and fun of the Muppets from Sesame Street.

Come along with favorite Sesame Street characters in celebrating grocery store workers. From helping guests find what they need to putting things on shelves, grocery store workers are important community helpers. About the Sesame Street ® Loves Community Helpers series: Community helpers are everywhere! Celebrate the people who make our communities safe and healthy with these beginner introductions. Big Bird, Bert, Ernie, and others explore this core curriculum with the signature charm and fun of the Muppets from Sesame Street.

"When Antoni Gaudâi can't go to school like the other kids, nature becomes his teacher. Later, when he trains to be an architect in Barcelona, his headmaster wonders, is he a 'genius or a fool'? Others think he is an artistic genius who is ahead of his time."--

Books are made with paper. But what if we tried to make a book with metal? Copper, tin, gold, silver--would any of those materials work to make a book? Find out more about metal, its properties, and how it is produced. Then decide if you really could make a book out of metal.

A coat is made from different types of fabric, but could it be made with wood? It seems impossible, but wood has many advantages and is used for everything from building houses to making toys. Learn more about different types of wood and their many uses. Could it really be used to make a coat?

An introduction to the history of the Civil War for kids ages 6 to 9 The United States was not always united. On December 20, 1860, South Carolina became the first state to leave the Union. Soon after, many other states joined it to try and create their own country: the Confederate States of America. Within months, the Confederates would launch an attack on Fort Sumter and begin a war that lasted almost four years. This engaging story explores how and why the war started, who was fighting, what happened during the many bloody battles, and how the Union and Confederacy reunited. This Civil War book for kids features: A visual timeline—Kids will be able to easily follow the history of the Civil War thanks to a timeline marking major milestones. Core curriculum—Teach kids about the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How behind the Civil War, and test their knowledge with a quick quiz after they finish. Lasting changes—Encourage kids to explore thought-provoking questions that help them better understand how the Civil War changed the United States. Get early readers interested in one of America's most defining historical events with this standout guide to the Civil War for kids 6-9.

"Flutter, flutter! What did you just see? Was it a butterfly or a moth? Butterflies and moths are similar, but they have some important differences. Find out how their colors, antennae, bodies, and behaviors can all help you tell these two animal look-alikes apart. Filled with stunning photos and playful text, early learners will be delighted as each page turns"--

"A brownish creature with bumps and lumps sits on rock. Is it a frog or a toad? From the color of their skin to how they move, frogs and toads are not the same. Dive right in to discover how they are alike and how they are different. Filled with stunning photos and engaging text, this book is just right for early learners"--

"Buzz! Buzz! Was that a honeybee or wasp zipping past your ear? While both yellow-and-black striped insects can cause a painful sting, they have many differences. Explore the many similarities and differences in this picture book from the Look-Alike Animal series. Early learners will be captivated by the engaging text and vibrant photographs"--

Two beady eyes peek out of the water. Is it a crocodile or an alligator? They may look similar, but these two reptiles have many differences, including where they live and the shape of their snout. Let's find out what fearsome creature is really lurking below the water and explore their differences. The engaging text and stunning photos are perfect for early learners.

Compare sea creatures to land animals with similar names in this interactive play-on-words pop-up book with spectacular illustrations. Lions roar...sea lions snore. Are catfish, dogfish, and elephant seals the same as a cat, a dog, or an elephant? Pop-ups reveal their differences in this delightful introduction to amazing creatures of land and sea.