New Releases by Tanya Lloyd Kyi

Let''s go on an intertidal adventure for kids ages 4 to 8! The second book in the Nature Adventures with Bompa series, following Bompa’s Insect Expedition. It’s time for the twins to go on another nature expedition with their Bompa. But this time, they want to take HIM on an adventure—to the seashore! What will they discover this time? This exciting and educational tribute to the intertidal zone features: Amazing facts about intertidal zone creatures including extensive backmatter pages and a shoreline search-and-find Key information on how families can protect the intertidal zone and help these areas thrive A celebration of grandparents: depicts the fun two children have with their grandfather Featuring gorgeous art by Qin Leng, Bompa’s Intertidal Adventure is an imaginative exploration of the natural world, based on the true-life adventures of David Suzuki and his grandkids. Book 2 in the Nature Adventures with Bompa series This picture book series is based on the real life expeditions David Suzuki takes with his grandkids, Nakina and Kaoru. From the amazing world of insects to the incredible intertidal zone, the twins and their Bompa are always discovering new things about the natural world, and learning more about each other and themselves too. Praise for Bompa’s Insect Expedition: A Bank Street College of Education Children’s Book Committee Best Book of the Year Lane Anderson Award—Young Readers Category, Shortlisted The Science Writers and Communicators of Canada Book Awards—Youth Category, Longlisted "A terrific invitation to take closer looks and think longer thoughts.”—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED “The message about finding the extraordinary in the ordinary is a worthy one, especially for young explorers who might not have much access to nature spaces.”—Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books Published in Partnership with the David Suzuki Institute.

A stubborn young girl named Fiona stumbles upon an abandoned house full of stray cats, just as it is threatened by a demolition team, a leadership crisis, and two potentially malicious parakeets. Can Fiona save the house and all its inhabitants? A middle-grade novel, now available in paperback, by critically acclaimed author Tanya Lloyd Kyi. When Fiona wanders into an abandoned mansion down by the harbor, she discovers the house is full of stray cats (and two chaotic parakeets). Fiona feels a great deal of sympathy for the animals; she understands what it''s like to need a safe home. Ever since her parents died, she''s been struggling to adjust to the tiny apartment where she and her Aunt Tanis, who has little time to spare for Fiona, now live. When the mansion is threatened by a demolition team, Fiona is determined to save "The City" and its residents. But the cats have their own priorities. Cot (short for Cottonball Fluffikins Magnificent III) has lived in the mansion for two years and is the self-proclaimed king. But Cot''s feline rival, Piper, is sure she can intimidate the demolition team and force them to leave, if Fiona will simply stay out of her way. And the parakeets . . . well, the parakeets just want to go home. As the demolition team begins tearing down the house next door, Fiona looks for any help she can find — at the library, the butcher shop, and even at The Municipal Hall. Can the efforts of one small girl and an assortment of animals stop a luxury condo development? Can they create something better in its place? It''s going to take some quick thinking on the part of Fiona, not to mention the cooperation of all the cats, to give The City a future.

A sweet and powerful story told in second-person about facing your fears (or dragons) and how, when people work together, hope can prevail. It''s a normal day in your normal town. You are all alone when you spot a dragon overhead. You know you can''t defeat it by yourself, so you call for help. Your friends, family and neighbors all band together. Some do the firefighting, some try to reason with the dragon and some are fierce and fearless. Just when it seems the beast has won, more people arrive and rally against it. Finally, the dragon flees! And now, if it ever comes back, you’ll be ready to face it with your community. Together.

Middle school podcast advice columnist + social media influencer wannabe Emily Laurence takes on the principal at her school to stand up for a climate march, in this fun, school-based drama for ages 10 and up. For fans of Gordon Korman and Susin Nielsen. Emily is the ringleader for her school podcast, Cedarview Speaks — Sponsored by CoastFresh! But her plans for middle-school fame and social media influence are derailed when Amelie joins her eighth-grade class. The new arrival has a seemingly endless supply of confidence and a gift for leading people. Or leading them astray, as far as Emily''s concerned. Emily puts her old-fashioned sense of etiquette into practice. Rather than confronting Amelie, she focuses her energy on creating a podcast story about an upcoming climate march. But her story is censored by the school principal. When she protests, Emily gets cut from the podcast crew . . . and Amelie takes her place! Can Emily use her influence to spread the news of the climate march, reclaim her place on the podcast team and expose the flaws of CoastFresh? Can she balance her impeccable manners with twenty-first century activism? And how will she ever manage to work alongside Amelie? With a light touch and plenty of humor, Emily Posts explores issues of social media, influence, corporate sponsorship . . . and the fraught waters of middle-school friendship.

The online world has real dangers, but girls around the world are using social media to create positive change and practice good digital citizenship. You''ve probably seen media stories about the ways girls interact online, with headlines like "Depression in Girls Linked to Higher Use of Social Media," or "Half of Girls Are Bullied on Social Media." Better Connected focuses on the less-recognized and positive aspects of the online experiences of girls. From environmental activism to gun control, immigration policy to education access, girls are leading the way. They''re showing up, teaming up and speaking up. With profiles of real changemakers and practical tools for getting started, Better Connected is an inspiring look at the amazing things girls can accomplish online. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

A charming, child-friendly tour of an environmentally sustainable city. In this green city, neighbors take care of all living things: people, plants and animals, too! Many people choose biking or walking to get where they need to go. Families collect rain to water the garden, while solar panels capture energy from the sun. Folks keep hens and hives in their yards, and plant flowers that feed bees, birds and butterflies. Here, people work together to make the city green. Can we do the same where we live? Seeing how essential — and awesome — it is to be green will inspire kids to imagine it into being!

An introduction to the science behind stereotypes. From the time we’re babies, our brains sort and label the world around us — a necessary skill for survival. But there’s a downside: we also do it to groups of people in ways that can be harmful. With loads of examples, here’s a scientific overview of stereotyping, covering the history of identifying stereotypes, secret biases in our brains, how stereotypes affect our sense of self, and current research into the ways that science can help us overcome them. Adolescents are all too familiar with stereotypes. Here’s why our brains create stereotypes, and how science can help us do it less.

A Banksy-style protest against cameras in classrooms brings a group of middle-grade students together. For fans of Rebecca Stead, Susin Nielsen and Gordon Korman. Dominica''s private school is covered in cameras, and someone is hacking into them and posting embarrassing moments for the whole school to see. Like Ana picking her nose. When Dominica quickly changes her shirt from inside out in what she thinks is the privacy of a quiet corner in the library, she''s shocked -- and embarrassed -- to discover a video has captured this and is currently circulating amongst her schoolmates. So mortifying, especially since over the past three years, they''ve had a half-dozen school talks about social media safety. Who has access to the school security cameras and why are they doing this? Dominica and her best friends, Holden and Saanvi, are determined to find out, and in the process start an art-based student campaign against cameras in the classroom.

A scientific exploration of stress. Adolescents are no strangers to stress. Now they can learn the science behind that sweaty, heart-racing, under-pressure feeling. This book covers the fight-or-flight reaction to danger, how people cope with chronic stress, how trauma can affect the brain, the ways athletes put pressure to work and the surprising treatments scientists have found to manage stress in everyday life. It’s a perfect primer for young people on what normal stress is and isn’t — and how to deal with it either way. Dealing with stress can be tough. Learning the facts about it can make it manageable.

Twelve-year-old Mya Parsons could save the world and organize her family, if only she had her own cell phone. A Dork Diaries for today''s socially conscious young readers. Mya Parsons runs her school''s social justice club with her best friend, Cleo. Her lifelong desire is to work for the United Nations and change the world, and then bask in all the ensuing adulation. Her more immediate desire is to get a phone, preferably one like Cleo''s, with a leopard-print case to match. When her distracted dad and her long-distance mom (temporarily in Myanmar taking care of Mya''s grandmother) both say no, no way, and possibly never, Mya launches a campaign to prove herself reliable and deserving. She advertises her babysitting services, takes on more responsibility around the house, and attempts to supervise her sister''s skateboarding lessons. Her efforts leave her ego bruised and the kitchen slightly scorched. She''s no closer to touch-screen victory, let alone the Nobel Peace Prize she deserves. But all that changes after an accident leaves Mya to take charge--an experience which helps her realize how much she''s grown, with or without access to proper communications.

Who is watching you... and why? Written for middle-grade and older readers, Eyes and Spies looks at the way information and data about us is collected and used by individuals, governments, companies, and organizations. Each chapter covers one aspect of the subject, from data collection to computer surveillance to personal privacy. Arguments for both increased security and increased privacy are offered, which encourages readers to think critically about issues and decide for themselves. The book asks three simple questions: Who’s watching, and why? Where is the line between public and private? How can you keep your secrets to yourself? “Creepy Line” sidebars highlight controversial real-life scenarios and ask readers where they would set their own boundaries. Action Alerts encourage readers to find out more about how surveillance & data mining affects them. Other topics include how students are tracked at school; cyberbullying, and cyber safety. Colour illustrations and a dynamic design make this an enlightening and engaging read.

Based on the true story of a fearless ninja and her network of female spies.

Legalizing weed doesn’t mean that living on a secret, family-run grow-op is easy, especially when your new girlfriend turns out to be the daughter of a cop. Isaac loves art class, drives an old pickup, argues with his father and hangs out with his best buddy, Hazel. But his life is anything but normal. His parents operate an illegal marijuana grow-op, Hazel is a bear that guards the property, and his family’s livelihood is a deep secret. It’s no time to fall in love with the daughter of a cop. Isaac’s girlfriend Sam is unpredictable, ambitious and needy. And as his final year of high school comes to an end, she makes him consider a new kind of life pursuing his interest in art, even if that means leaving behind his beloved home in the Rockies and severing all ties with his family. For a while he hopes he can have it all, until a disastrous graduation night, when Sam’s desperate grab for her father’s attention suddenly puts his entire family at risk. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.6 Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text.

This small state with its oddly-shaped borders is home to an incredibly wide variety of terrains; sandy dunes, oak forests, low marshlands. A combination of geography and geology separates its nearly 6 million people across five distinct regions. But you''ll never find a more close-knit state tied by their common bonds of sports, blue crabs, and county pride. We''re going to travel through this America in miniature, from its abundant waterways to its historic cities to its scenic mountain drives. Join us in this full color photographic tribute to the Old Line State.

Imagine New England, and you might think of driving along the coast in the balmy heat of late summer--zipping past quiet marinas and crowded lobster pounds. You might imagine strolling down old brick roads, knowing that soldiers of the American Revolution once followed the same path home. You might think of apple orchards, pumpkins, and the leaves turning bright, warm colors in the fall. Yes, New England has it all. In this book, we will celebrate what makes the region special, but you will also experience what six unique states--Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island--have to offer

"Explores the ways the environment--the weather, climate, or geography--influences the outcomes of wars. The historical examples examined are Hannibal in the Alps, British soldiers in the Blue Mountains, the US Navy during Typhoon Cobra (WWII), the Canadian Army in Passchendaele (WWI), the dispute between India and Pakistan over the Siachen Glacier, the Battle of Pichincha (a volcano), General Wei Qing vs the Xiongnu in the Gobi Desert, the US Army in Vietnam, Napoleon''s defeat in Russia, and the Battle of Tora Bora"--

Welcome to the "Land of Lincoln!" Visit the former President''s residence on this photographic tour and find out about historical and present day Illinois. Take in the fields of soybeans and corn that are the backbone of the state''s agricultural industry. Discover Chicago, the city that Frank Sinatra called "my kind of town." Join the boys of summer at the famed Wrigley Stadium, travel along the city''s canals and stop at one of the numerous galleries or museums. Whether you love the cities or the countryside, Illinois has something for everyone. Open these pages and experience the wonders of this spectacular state in the heart of America -- Jacket flap

In 1773, visitors to Boston were heavily discouraged, especially if they were British Redcoats. Nowadays, the city welcomes over 10 million tourists a year. Sightseers flock to the Freedom Trail, where they can visit the site of the fabled Boston Tea Party and Old State House, where the Declaration of Independence was read in public for the first time in 1776. About the "America" series: As expansive as America itself, this outstanding series captures outstanding views of panoramic landscapes, brilliant city skylines, and picturesque communities. Each volume focuses on a city or state and features 96 pages and 70 stunning images by internationally renowned photographers, plus descriptive captions.

From the beauty of its Pacific beaches and the bustle of Santa Monica pier to the glamor of Hollywoodand the glitter of the infamous Sunset Strip, Los Angeles entrances tourists and residents alike with its vibrant culture and fascinating history.

Whether it''s celebrating Mardi Gras, playing jazz and blues music, or eating hot cajun food, there''s an energy in New Orleans that you''ll find nowhere else. It''s a diverse and dynamic city filled with mystique and merriment. The color photographs in New Orleans will take you through the extraordinary French Quarter, across hauntingly beautiful cemeteries, and along the mighty Mississippi River. There is so much to see and do in this vibrant city, and you can find it all here.

"Born of fire and molten rock, Hawaii has metamorphosed into America''s jewel in the Pacific. This island archipelago is unique among the 50 states for its tropical climate and geographic isolation. Steeped in the rich and ancient native Polynesian culture, Hawaii captures the popular imagination with its luau parties, hula dances, and ukulele music. Home to dry mountainsides and lush rainforests, the islands play host to a vibrant and diverse ecosystem. Like another world, Hawaii is a destination for surfers, tourists, and volcanologists. Inside you will find a stunning full-color photographic celebration to its crystal waters, emerald hills, and obsidian shores." --Publisher''s description.

Cole’s small town is a trap he’s determined to escape in this fresh and moving debut novel that balances loss with humor. Ever since his mom died, Cole just feels stuck. His dad acts like a stranger, and Lauren, his picture-perfect girlfriend of two years, doesn’t understand him anymore. He can’t ditch his dad, so Cole breaks up with Lauren. She doesn’t take the news very well, and Cole’s best friend won’t get off his case about it. Now more than ever, Cole wants to graduate and leave his small, suffocating town. And everything is going according to plan—until Cole discovers the one secret that could keep him there…forever.

An introduction to poisons found in plants and animals and those which are human-made, including how poisons can both harm and help humans.

Profiles Canadian women who became famous before they were twenty, organized in such categories as serious sweat, frontier femmes, and brainy babes.

Profiles thirty Canadian men who achieved greatness before turning twenty.

The North America Series captures outstanding views, landscapes, cityscapes and picturesque communities from the every region of the continent and feature 70 photographs by North America''s best photographers and captions filled with interesting facts.

The America Series captures outstanding views, landscapes, cityscapes and picturesque communities from the every region of the continent and feature 70 photographs by North America''s best photographers and captions filled with interesting facts.

As expansive as America itself, this outstanding series captures outstanding views of panoramic landscapes, brilliant city skylines, and picturesque communities -- 96 pages and 70 stunning images by internationally renowned photographers, plus descriptive captions.

As expansive as Canada itself, this outstanding series captures outstanding views of panoramic landscapes, brilliant city skylines, and picturesque communities -- 96 pages and 70 stunning images by internationally renowned photographers, plus descriptive captions.

The America Series captures outstanding views, landscapes, cityscapes and picturesque communities from the every region of the continent and feature 70 photographs by North America''s best photographers and captions filled with interesting facts.