ABC, Rise Up and Be!

ABC, Rise Up and Be!

A N E M P OW E R I N G A L P H A B E T F O R

C H A N G I N G T H E WO R L D

Annemarie Riley Guertin, Illustrations by Sandie Sonke

In a world where you can be anything, be . . .

Accepting: A rising leaf doesn’t cause others to fall.

Be the wind that helps everyone soar to new heights.

Big-hearted: A big heart embraces life and all of

its beauty and marvels.

Courageous: Courage is a whisper from inside

that says, “You can do this.” Fighting for what is right

will never be wrong.

In this empowering alphabet to inspire kids

to become their best selves, readers will discover

traits like humble, just, mindful, persistent, and

twenty-two other character-building words with

thought-provoking advice designed to empower

and encourage. Each page includes an adorable

illustration of kids with famous heroes who have

exemplified each of these traits: kind like Mother

Teresa, generous like Clara Barton, encouraging like

Anne Frank, respectful like the Dalai Lama, and

more!

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K E Y P O I N T S

• By starred-review children’s author Annemarie Riley

Guertin

• Vivid, trendy illustrations

• Includes scenes of today’s kids being inspired by

twenty-five heroes: Jane Goodall, Rosa Parks, Misty

Copland, Anne Frank, Nelson Mandela, Clara Barton,

Eleanore Roosevelt, Ai Weiwei, Sandra Day O’Connor,

Mother Teresa, Rachel Carson, Florence Nightingale,

Harriet Tubman, Albert Einstein, Martin Luther

King, Jr., Walt Disney, Dalai Lama, Mahatma Gandhi,

Confucius, Bob Dylan, Malala Yousafzai, Helen Keller,

Queen Victoria, Mollie Beattie, Amelia Earhart

A B O U T T H E AU T H O R

Annemarie Riley Guertin is the author of several books for children, including How the Finch Got His Colors (Familius, 2018) and Why Evergreens Keep Their Leaves (Familius, 2019). Annemarie graduated from Wheelock College and Fitchburg State University, earning both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in education (summa cum laude). Annemarie works as a High School Early Education CTE teacher in Methuen, MA. She lives in Haverhill, MA, with her husband Michael and their two children.

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Your Life Matters

Chris Singleton, Illustrated by Taylor Barron

“. . . shines in its positive messaging to children . .

. . A welcome addition to any Black Lives Matter

collection.” —Booklist

Empowering and validating, Your Life Matters

reassures Black children everywhere that no matter

what they hear, no matter what they experience,

no matter what they’re told, their lives matter.

Written by national speaker Chris Singleton, who

lost his own mother in the 2015 Charleston church

shooting, Your Life Matters teaches kids to stand

tall in the face of racial adversity and fight for the

life they dream of. Each page depicts a famous

hero from Black history mentoring a child of today

and encouraging them to use their mind, heart,

voice, and hands in that fight. Hero-mentors in

the book include: Maya Angelou, Jackie Robinson,

Martin Luther King, Jr., Aretha Franklin, Katherine

Johnson, Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglas, Mary

McLeod Bethune, George Washington Carver, and

others.

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K E Y P O I N T S

• Author Chris Singleton is a former professional baseball

player and a national youth speaker who teaches about

race and acceptance. His mother was killed in the 2015

Charleston church shooting. Chris has appeared on

Today, Lifetime, ESPN E:60, USA Today, CNN, and Fox

News.

• Bold, powerful illustrations depict children being

mentored by famous Black heroes: Jackie Robinson,

Aretha Franklin, Martin Luther King, Jr., Katherine

Johnson, Frederick Douglas, Harriet Tubman, and other

• A validating, empowering book needed now more than

ever


Chris Singleton is an inspirational speaker and former professional baseball player who travels the country as a student achievement specialist. Chris has spoken to over 60,000 students and teachers across the nation and has helped thousands of students and teachers overcome hardships and excel in the classroom. Chris’s speech on overcoming hate with love has been seen or shared millions of times and has gotten him featured on Lifetime, ESPN E:60, USA Today, CNN, and Fox News. Chris is a proud father of his son, CJ, and a proud husband to his high school sweetheart, Mariana.

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My Father’s Dragon

T H E N E W B E RY - H O N O R C H I L D R E N ’ S C L A S S I C

Ruth Stiles Gannett; Illustrated by Ruth Chrisman Gannett and Helena Perez Garcia

In picture book form for the first time ever comes

the classic tale of Elmer and his beloved dragon, the

beasts of Wild Island, and the clever escape. The

original text and black and white illustrations are

paired with beautiful new paintings by illustrator

Helen Perez Garcia to create a timeless treasure for

kids and families.

7 0 Y E A R S O F P U B L I S H I N G H O N O R S :

• Soon to be a Netflix Original Film (releasing

2021)

• In print for over 70 years

• Newbery Honor Book

• Translated into 15 languages

• Named “Teachers’ Top 100 Books for Children”

by National Education Association

• Top-50 All-Time Children’s Novels by School

Library Journal

• Millions of copies sold!

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local copyright laws)

I N C L U D E S T H E O R I G I N A L B L AC K

A N D W H I T E I L L U S T R AT I O N S

P L U S N E W C O LO R PA I N T I N G S

S O O N TO B E

A N E T F L I X

O R I G I N A L F I L M

I N 2 0 2 1 !

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Inner Workings

T H E E X T R AO R D I N A RY I N S I D E S O F

O R D I N A RY T H I N G S

Peter Hinckley, Illustrations by Olga Zakharova

A one-of-a-kind STEM book for curious young

minds! What would you find if you cut a pocket

watch, fireworks, a golf ball, a beehive, or even a

merry-go-round in half? Something extraordinary,

of course! In Inner Workings: The Extraordinary

Insides of Ordinary Things, curious minds will

get an inside look—literally—at the remarkable

structures and mechanisms inside everyday objects

with bold, cross-section illustrations of toilets, ice

cream machines, Rubiks cubes, calculators, pool

tables, bowling alleys, food, vending machines,

and so much more! The perfect book for budding

inventors, engineers, and scientists.

F R E D RO G E R S

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K E Y P O I N T S

• 48 pages of incredible, intricate drawings

• Filled with simple, scientific explanations of how things work

• Features everyday objects that kids can actually relate to


Peter Hinckley is the author of numerous books for kids and families. He lives in California with his wife and their family.

A B O U T T H E A RT I S T

Olga Zakharova (a.k.a., FaveteArt) is a self-taught illustrator and letterer with two bachelor’s degrees that have nothing to do with art. Olga was born in Moscow, Russia, but moved to Latvia to find some peace and quiet. She now lives in an eco-village in the forest with her husband. Surrounded by nature on a daily basis, she finds inspiration in organic shapes and the perfect imperfections of the world. Her style is a mix of playful forms and cute characters drawn by hand and then digitized. When she is not working on illustrations, she can be found sleeping or being a doorwoman for her cats.

I N C R E D I B L E A RT WO R K !

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Dad: The Man, the Myth, the Legend

Mifflin Lowe, Illustrated by Dani Torrent

He’s the most interesting man in the world. He

changes diapers just because he likes it. He’s

counted to infinity—twice! He’s stonger than

Sasquatch, smarter than Einstein, and he cooks a

mean spaghetti with M&Ms for all your bad days.

He’s a myth. He’s a legend. He’s . . . my dad!

Dad: The Man, The Myth, The Legend is an

epic—and totally unexaggerated—tale for dads

everywhere! Heroic, hilarious, and heartwarming,

it’s the sweet saga of Dad: protector, provider, and

child’s best friend.

And it’s all true. Right, Dad?

The end includes a page for children to write

what makes their own dad a legend.


Bestselling author, singer, songwriter, and musician Mifflin Lowe has had six books published, selling over 300,000 copies in four languages.

A B O U T T H E A RT I S T

Illustrator, painter, writer Dani Torrent graduated in History of Art from the University of Barcelona and in Illustration from the School of Design and Art Llotja in Barcelona. He completed the academic training with film direction studies and doctorate courses in Fine Arts at the University of Barcelona. Dani’s works have won numerous awards.

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K E Y P O I N T S

• The book that dads will want to receive for Father’s

Day!

• It depicts dads as larger-than-life race car drivers,

heroes, geniuses, romantics, strongmen, and more!

• Adorable illustrations by award-winning illustrator

Dani Torrent

• Ends with a page at the end for child to write what

makes his or her dad a legend

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My Little Prayer

David Archuleta, Illustrated by Sara Ugolotti

In his first ever children’s book,

singer David Archuleta conveys

the profound love to be found

in our personal relationships

with God. Based on the lyrics

of David’s moving song by the

same title, My Little Prayer tells

the story of a young boy who

discovers that what God wants

for him is even better than what

he wanted for himself. Learn

trust, learn faith, and most of

all, learn to pray in this beautiful

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K E Y P O I N T S

• David has a faithful social media

following (3.5 million Facebook

followers, 1.3 million on Twitter and

over 350K on Instagram) and has toured

all over the U.S., Canada, Asia, and even

performed in the Middle East for the

U.S. troops

• Book is based on David’s beloved song

“My Little Prayer,” which has millions of

views and shares on social media

• Stunning artwork by starred-review

winning illustrator Sara Ugolotti

• National marketing plan


David Archuleta became a star when he was just 16 years old. In 2008, more than 30 million television viewers fell in love with his angelic voice and their 44 million votes made him runner-up in Season 7 of ‘American Idol.’ Soon after, David had his first single, ‘Crush,’ debut at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart the week of its release. According to Nielsen SoundScan, the track sold 166,000 downloads that first week in the U.S. and subsequently more than 1.92 million digital copies to become double platinum. Three months later, David’s self-titled album, ‘David Archuleta,’ went gold, selling more than 750,000 copies in the U.S., and more than 900,000 copies worldwide. With a faithful social media following, David has toured all over the U.S., Canada, Asia and even performed in the Middle East for the U.S. troops.

I Have to Poop!

A N D OT H E R I M P O RTA N T P H R A S E S I N

OV E R 1 0 0 L A N G UAG E S

Can language really be fun? YES! I Have to Poop!

is the hilarious book that gets kids speaking

Spanish, Japanese, Punjabi, Swedish, and over

90 other languages with irresistibly wacky (but

clean) phrases like: “Dad farted.” “I’m a rabid

dog!” “Obvs.” “TO THE DEATH!” and many

more. A delicious introduction to the world’s most

common (and uncommon) languages, I Have to

Poop! delivers smarts and fun for hours on end—

no toilet paper required!

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K E Y P O I N T S

• The “Number Two” bestseller!

• Includes dozens of zany phrases in

over 100 languages

• A hilarious—but educational—

introduction to languages from

around the world

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The Side-by-Side Declaration of Independence

W I T H S I D E - BY - S I D E “ P L A I N E N G L I S H ”

T R A N S L AT I O N S , P L U S D E F I N I T I O N S A N D

M O R E !

David Miles

Don’t let the old-fashioned language of the Declaration

of Independence scare you any longer! In The Side-by-

Side Declaration of Independence, kids (and grownups

alike) can read the original text of this important

document on each lefthand page with a “plain English”

translation on each righthand page. Bright illustrations,

helpful definitions, and other fun facts round out this

brilliant way to dive into the original language and

meaning of this founding document.

The Stories Behind the Stories

T H E R E M A R K A B L E T R U E TA L E S B E H I N D

YO U R FAVO R I T E K I D ’ S B O O K S

Danielle Higley

Did you know that J.K. Rowling came up with

Harry Potter while waiting for a delayed train? Or

that Winnie the Pooh was inspired by a real bear

who lived in the London Zoo? Or that Dav Pilkey’s

teacher once ripped up his drawings as a kid and

told him he’d never make a living making silly

comics? (Maybe we should introduce her to Captain

Underpants.) In Backstories, you’ll hear all these

incredible stories about your favorite kid’s books

and authors and much more! Includes full-color

illustrations plus other fascinating facts and tidbits to

satisfy even the most curious reader.

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200 Spells for the Young Witch & Wizard

B R A N D N E W S P E L L S , J I N X E S , C U R S E S , A N D

OT H E R I N C A N TAT I O N S F O R T H E H A R RY

P OT T E R FA N !

Amaze your friends, confound your enemies, and

impress your professors with 299 Spells, an enchanting

collection of 299 NEW spells, curses, jinxes, and other

incantations for kids. Each spell comes with a detailed

pronunciation guide and diagram for how to wave

your wand, plus hilarious warnings on what can, uh,

go wrong. Add these 299 spells to your Harry Potter

favorites and win every duel!

WARNING: FOR MAGICAL FOLK ONLY. DO NOT

ATTEMPT IF YOU PREFER AIRPLANES OVER

BROOMS OR IF OWLS MAKE YOU SNEEZE.

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K E Y P O I N T S

• 200 NEW spells for Harry Potter

fans!

• Each spell includes pronunciation

tips and a wand-waving diagram

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K E Y P O I N T S

• Includes scannable codes to listen

to 50 real broadcasts from the 20th

century

• Details each event with historical

summaries and over 200

photographs

• A remarkably unique gift for

grandparents and grandkids

This Just In

R E L I V E H I S TO RY ’ S 7 5 M O S T M E M O R A B L E

E V E N T S W I T H R E A L R A D I O B ROA D C A S T S

Gather your grandparents and relive the last century’s

most memorable events in This Just In, an incredible

journey for old and young alike! Step back in time as

you scan each code and listen to real broadcasts of

the events that shaped a century: the attack on Pearl

Harbor, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the flight of Sally

Ride, and more. Historical summaries and nearly 200

photographs provide additional background on each

event.

L I S T E N TO F D R D E L I V E R H I S “ DAY T H AT W I L L L I V E I N FA M Y ” S P E E C H A F T E R T H E AT TAC K O N P E A R L H A R B O R .

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301 Things to Write

301 Stories to Write makes writing fun! Not a how-to

book, kids will instead find over 300 creative prompts to

get them putting pencil to paper—and loving it.

Favorite Poems for Bedtime

Dim the light, snuggle close, and listen to the enchanting

rhythms of Favorite Poems for Bedtime. Featuring

dozens of magical poems handpicked to lull little ones

to sleep, this beautiful hardcover book includes beloved

works by Emily Dickinson, Alfred, Lord Tennyson,

Robert Louis Stevenson, George MacDonald, Henry

Wadsworth Longfellow, William Blake, Robert Frost,

and many more. A terrific introduction to the world’s

most celebrated poets—and a magical passport to the

Land of Nod.

301 Things to Draw

Keep boredom at bay with 301 Things to Draw! Not a

how-to book, this chunky doodle book instead comes

packed with over 300 quirky, free-wheeling prompts to

get creative brains whirring.

Favorite Poems for Christmas

Light the yule log, simmer the cider, and listen to the

enchanting rhythms of Favorite Poems for Christmas.

Featuring dozens of festive poems handpicked to

celebrate the season, this beautiful hardcover book

includes beloved works by Clement Clarke Moore, Emily

Dickinson, Robert Frost, and many more.

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56A machine to turn down the volume on

your little sister.

57A device to catch Santa Claus.

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Dear Daughter/Dear Son

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Atom

T H E B U I L D I N G B LO C K O F T H E U N I V E R S E

David Miles

Meet the atom: the building block of the universe! In

this boldly illustrated book for beginners, young kids

will learn the basics of atoms, molecules, and how

everything fits together to build the world they love.

Bright, modern art introduces protons, neutrons,

electrons, elements, the periodic table, and much, much

more! A stunning teaching aid that’s as beautiful as it is

educational.


David is an award-winning and bestselling author and illustrator of over 40 books, including Book, The Interactive Constitution, Allegro, Unicorn and Horse, and other titles. He has worked as a designer, illustrator, and creative director, and he now runs Bushel & Peck Books with his wife, Stephanie. He’s been named a CYBILS Award Finalist, Publishers Weekly Star Watch Nominee, Trvst Changemaker, New York Book Show Award Winner, and Bill Fisher Award Finalist, among other accolades. He lives in Fresno, California, with his family.



It can be tough knowing what so say to your daughter, but now you

can tell your love, your hopes, your dreams, and your wishes for

them with simple prompts and gorgeous pages.

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Draw with Dad!

What’s the one thing better than drawing? Drawing

with DAD! In this unique parent-child doodle

book, dads and their kids create joint works of art

by following over 100 creative prompts that get

them both working on the same drawing. Co-create

a robot, a spaceship, or a secret treasure map as you

talk, laugh—and most importantly, bond—during

hours of drawing, doodling fun!

Grit: A Kid’s Anthology

I N S P I R I N G S TO R I E S O F P E R S E V E R A N C E

W H E N T H E G O I N G G OT TO U G H

S. E. Abramson

Grit. Sticktuitiveness. Perseverance. Diligence.

Whatever you call it, kids in today’s uncertain world

need it more that ever to overcome the inevitable

challenges that life will throw their way. Introducing

Grit: A Kid’s Anthology! This bold, inspiring

collection of stories introduces kids to real people

who faced real problems and who pushed their way

through. From inventors like Thomas Edison, who

tried over 2,000 combinations to perfect the light bulb;

to writers like J.K. Rowling, who faced poverty and

was rejected a dozen times before someone published

Harry Potter; to athletes like Jackie Robinson, who

endured the taunts of racist adversaries; the heroes

in Grit faced creative, physical, social, political, and

nearly every other kind of challenge. Bold, mixed-

media illustrations accompany each story in this

vibrant, exciting anthology!

Draw with Mom!

What’s the one thing better than drawing?

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K E Y P O I N T S CHILD: Draw you and your dad riding in a rocketship. DAD: Where are you heading together? Fill the sky

with your destination!

Chi

ld Dad

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How to Speak Animal

D E C O D E T H E S E C R E T L A N G UAG E O F D O G S ,

C AT S , B I R D S , R E P T I L E S , A N D M O R E !

Lindy Mattice

Why does a cat rub on my leg? What does it mean

when a dog crouches low and wags his tail? And

why is that bird hanging upside down?! Find out

in How to Speak Animal, the all-in-one beginner’s

guide for decoding animal language—and learning to

communicate back! Broken into chapters that cover

dogs, cats, birds, hamsters, snakes, turtles, and other

common animals, How to Speak Animal includes

hundreds of full-color photographs, facts, and simple

explanations.

Maybe

A M I N D F U L N E S S TA L E

Adapted from a Taoist Short Story

When a farmer’s horse runs away, his neighbors call

it the worst of news. “Maybe,” says the wise farmer, in

what will become the book’s refrain as more unexpected

events come his way. This delightful tale teaches that what

seems bad might be good; what seems good might be

bad; and in the end, all are essential, helpful experiences

in our personal journeys of growth. Filled with dreamy

woodblock prints and vintage illustrations, Maybe is

a breathtaking invitation to remember that mindful,

nonjudgment of life’s highs and lows is a surer path to

peace and wellbeing.

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K E Y P O I N T S

• Covers all common childhood pets

• Packed with hundreds of full-color

photographs!

• Simple, introductory guide that’s

perfect for beginners and young pet

owners

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K E Y P O I N T S

• A retelling of the classic Taoist short story

• Teaches the power of nonjudgment when facing

life’s challenges

• Beautifully illustrated with vintage woodblock

prints and artwork

R O L L I N G O V E R

A dog rolling over onto his back can have multiple mean-ings. Rolling over generally means “I am not a threat.” If the tail is gently wagging and the mouth is slightly

open, the dog is probably comfortable and asking for a belly rub. If the tail is tucked and the lips are stiff, however, the dog may be scared. Some dogs will solicit attention by rolling over, but then become fearful or defensive, feeling that this position is not safe. The dog may even panic and start snapping. Again, observe the whole dog, looking for comfortable, loose body lan-guage.

T H E P L A Y B O W

A play bow, as the name suggests, is a dog’s way of invit-ing another dog, animal, or human companion to play. It’s their way of letting you know that what they’re do-

ing is just fun and games. The play bow is an important part of the social interaction between dogs. When a dog meets another dog for the first time, he may use a play bow to let the other dog know his intentions are friendly. After this, dogs are likely to engage in play. Sometimes they’ll bow when one dog gets tired of playing but the other wants to keep going.

If you’re unsure whether dogs are playful or about to start a fight, look for play bows. If you see both dogs with their chests to the ground and rear ends in the air, chances are they’re playing.

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The dog may even panic and start snap-ping. Again, observe the whole dog, looking for comfortable, loose body language.

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On this Day

A K I D ’ S DAY - BY - DAY G U I D E TO

S I G N I F I C A N T E V E N T S

Unearth all of history’s most signficant events

for every day of the year! In On This Day

for Kids, kids who love facts and trivia will

spends hours poring over nearly 400 pages

of milestones in sports, music, art, history,

politics, and more, all neatly arranged by day

of the year and accompanied by hilarious

doodles and comments. It’s chunky. It’s witty.

It’s like fifty seasons of Jeopardy crammed into

one handy volume. It’s On This Day for Kids!

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• It’s one chunky book!

• The first of its kind for kids, On This

Day outlines all the essential milestones

in history for every day of the year

• Specifically tailored to include events

and milestones that kids would enjoy

most

• Covers sports, music, politics, and

more!

My First Book of JapaneseIntroduce your child (or yourself!) to the incredible world

of Japanese! Each book features 400 first words with bright,

bold illustrations and simple pronunciations.

My First Book of MandarinMy First Book of Mandarin features 400 first words with

bright, bold illustrations and simple pronunciations.

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The Kids World Factbook

A K I D ’ S G U I D E TO E V E RY C O U N T RY ’ S

H I S TO RY, C L I M AT E , G OV E R N M E N T,

E C O N O M I C S , C U LT U R E , L A N G UAG E , A N D

M O R E !

Facts and Figures by US Central Intelligence Agency

What’s the capital of Portugal? What do they speak

in Mozambique? Do they really eat fried tarantulas

in Cambodia? Find out in The Kids World Factbook,

the amazing guide to EVERY country and entity in

the world (over 200 of them!). The pages are packed

with facts, tidbits, maps, photos, flags, and more. For

kids who love facts and trivia, this collection of up-

to-date research by the CIA is not just essential—it’s

irresistible!

The 2022 Family Astronomical Almanac

H OW TO S P OT T H I S Y E A R ’ S P L A N E T S , E C L I P S E S ,

M E T E O R S H OW E R S , A N D M O R E !

Get front-row seats to the greatest show on Earth: the

night sky! Find out what to look for, when to watch,

scientific explanations, and tips for getting the most out

of 2022’s night skies in The 2022 Family Astronomical

Almanac. With entries on meteor showers, eclipses, lunar

cycles, NASA missions, and much more, this handy guide

will make sure your family never miss another celestial

event again!

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• Details all the upcoming astronomical

events in 2022, including meteor

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• Explains the science and significance

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• Reveals NASA’s upcoming missions

and what to watch for

• Over 100 photographs, maps, charts,

and more!

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• Includes an entry on every country and

entity—over 200 of them—recognized

by the US government

• Presents information on government,

history, language, and more with a level

of detail usually skipped by other kids’

atlases

• Pages come packed with over 500 flags,

maps, photos, and more

• A chunky factbook for brainy kids!

Afghanistan | 39A hmad Shah DURRANI unified the Pashtun tribes and founded

Afghanistan in 1747. The country served as a buffer between the British and Russian Empires until it won independence from notional British control in 1919. A brief experiment in increased de-mocracy ended in a 1973 coup and a 1978 communist countercoup. The Soviet Union invaded in 1979 to support the tottering Afghan communist regime, touching off a long and destructive war. The USSR withdrew in 1989 under relentless pressure by internationally supported anti-communist mujahidin rebels. A series of subsequent civil wars saw Kabul finally fall in 1996 to the Taliban, a hardline Pakistani-sponsored movement that emerged in 1994 to end the country’s civil war and anarchy. Following the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks, a US, Allied, and anti-Taliban Northern Alliance military action toppled the Taliban for sheltering Usama BIN LADIN.

The Taliban remains a serious challenge for the Afghan Govern-ment in almost every province. The Taliban still considers itself the rightful government of Afghanistan, and it remains a capable and confident insurgent force fighting for the withdrawal of foreign military forces from Afghanistan, establishment of sharia law, and rewriting of the Afghan constitution.

NAME OR IG IN : the name “Af-ghan” originally referred to the Pashtun people (today it is under-stood to include all the country’s ethnic groups), while the suf-fix “-stan” means “place of” or “country”; so Afghanistan literally means the “Land of the Afghans”

CAP I TA L : Kabul

AREA : 652,230 sq km

POPULAT ION : 37,466,414 (July 2021 est.)

RE L IG IONS : Muslim 99.7% (Sunni 84.7 - 89.7%, Shia 10 - 15%), other 0.3% (2009 est.)

LANGUAGES : Afghan Persian or Dari (official) 77% (Dari func-tions as the lingua franca), Pashto (official) 48%, Uzbek 11%, English 6%, Turkmen 3%, Urdu 3%, Pa-

shayi 1%, Nuristani 1%, Arabic 1%, Balochi 1% (2017 est.)

CL IMATE : arid to semiarid; cold winters and hot summers

T ERRA IN : mostly rugged mountains; plains in north and southwest

NATURAL HA ZARDS : dam-aging earthquakes occur in Hindu Kush mountains; flooding; droughts

RESOURCES : natural gas, petroleum, coal, copper, chromite, talc, barites, sulfur, lead, zinc, iron ore, salt, precious and semi-precious stones, arable land

WHERE DO PEOP LE L I V E ? populations tend to cluster in the foothills and periphery of the rugged Hindu Kush range; small-er groups are found in many of the country’s interior valleys; in general, the east is more densely settled, while the south is sparsely populated

NAT IONAL HOL I DA Y : Inde-pendence Day, 19 August (1919)

NAT IONAL ANTHEM : “Milli Surood” (National Anthem)

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F LAG DESCR I P T ION : three equal vertical bands of black (hoist side), red, and green, with the national emblem in white cen-tered on the red band and slightly overlapping the other 2 bands; black signifies the past, red is for the blood shed for independence, and green can represent either hope for the future, agricultural prosperity, or Islam

Did you know? The Afghan flag has been changed more times than any other flag in

the world!

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Seasons Blessings Gift Series

In this beautiful children’s

gift book series, lyrical poetry

pronounces a loving blessing

upon each season’s child.

Adorable watercolor paintings of

woodland animals, flowers, and

season scenes accompany the text.

A BLESSING FOR SPRING’S CHILD

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A BLESSING FOR AUTUMN’S CHILD


A BLESSING FOR SUMMER’S CHILD


A BLESSING FOR WINTER’S CHILD



Peter Hinckley is the author of numerous books for kids and families. He lives in California with his wife and their family.

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THE LITTLE BOOK OF INSECTS

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THE LITTLE BOOK OF NORTH AMERICAN BIRDS


THE LITTLE BOOK OF NORTH AMERICAN ANIMALS


THE LITTLE BOOK OF SHELLS


Little Library of Natural History

Discover the secrets of the natural

in a new collection of breathtaking

books! Gorgeous vintage illustrations

by some of the world’s most enduring

nature illustrators accompany each

entry along with charts, maps, and

other illuminating graphics.


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• A gorgeous book all about

mollusks and shells!

• Simple text details habitat, diet,

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• Filled with stunning vintage art

by some of nature’s most enduring

illustrators

• Graphs and maps included!

The SquirrelSquirrels are members of the family Sciuridae, a family that includes small or medium-size rodents. The squirrel family includes tree squirrels, ground squirrels, chipmunks, marmots, flying squirrels, and prairie dogs. The word “squirrel”, used as early as 1327, comes from the Ancient Greek word skiouros, meaning “shadow-tailed.” Squirrels are found throughout almost all of North America in both cities and rural locations.

Common Spec ies

Western gray squirrel, Eastern gray squirrel, black squirrel, fox squirrel, American red squirrel

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Loca t ion Nearly all of North America

Die tA wide variety of plants, as well as nuts, seeds, conifer cones, fruits, fungi, and green vegetation

Hab i ta t Nests in trees or underground, depending on the species

L i fe Span 5–10 years in the wild

Ta l l Ta i l s

A squirrel’s tail is useful indeed! The tail can keep off the rain or wind, cool the squirrel when hot, provide balance for climbing trees, become a parachute when jumping, and send signals to other squirrels.

Sound As A Nu t

Squirrels use their sense of smell to tell if a nut is ripe. They can also tell by the weight if it’s been eaten by weevils, and they’ll reject it if it has!

Aw, Nu ts !

In colder climates, squirrels store food to help them through the winter. They use their sense of smell—and a bit of help from memory—to find them again when winter comes.

Red squirrel

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Read-With-Me Kids Classics

With Discussion Questions, Definitions & More!

Reading with your kids has a profound impact on

their development, and now it’s easier than ever!

Read-With-Me Kids Classics breaks down the

unabridged text of beloved literary classics into

twenty-minute chunks—perfect for daily read-

alouds. Thoughtful questions after each passage

boost comprehension and facilitate meaningful

discussion, while definitions in the margins make it

easy for parents to explain what challenging words

might mean. Learn vocabulary, strengthen literacy,

introduce the classics, and bond over beautiful

literature in just twenty minutes a day!

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Ask a Pilot

A N S W E R S TO K I D ’ S TO P Q U E S T I O N S A B O U T

F LY I N G

Justin Kelley

Why don’t planes hit each other in the sky? Do you start

a plane with a key? Why do my ears feel funny? Flying

is fascinating, and kids have questions! In Ask a Pilot,

author, pilot, and dad Justin Kelly puts kids at ease by

answering twenty of their most pressing questions. With

friendly language, simple explanations, and colorful

illustrations, Ask a Pilot is the perfect handbook for

aviation lovers and nervous flyers alike!


Justin has been in love with aviation his entire life. Currently, he is a captain for Horizon Air, where he flies the DHC-8-400. As a pilot, he has transported people and cargo, explored exciting places like the Alaskan territories, and instructed others how to do the same. He studied aviation at Kansas State University. Justin lives with his amazing wife of thirteen years and their four children in Nampa, Idaho.

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• Answers twenty of kids’ most

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• Full-color artwork throughout

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