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New! Caves classroom spelunking guide

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Coming Aug 6, 2024

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The team behind the acclaimed book Caves returns with an enticing exploration of one of the most explosive wonders on the planet -- Volcanoes!
A rumble. A tremble. A grumble. Growing, growling, getting hot. When will it... POP?!

Using evocative storytelling, Nell Cross Beckerman leads children on an adventure through the radioactive wonders that are volcanoes. From deep down on the ocean floor to extraterrestrial volcanoes, Beckerman guides readers with dramatic, poetic language. Nonfiction text on every page allows for deeper understanding of the topic.

Illustrator Kalen Chock's stunning illustrations have been praised as "atmospheric" and "striking," and readers will be delighted as each new page brings a new surprise.

Extensive backmatter includes an author's note, additional information on the types of volcanic eruptions and the questions volcanologists are trying to answer, and additional facts.
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coming may 7, 2024

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From a dynamic author and illustrator team, a picture book about connecting to nature and with each other on a path across the city, from a park to the beach

Follow along as families from all over the city set out and connect on a trail that begins inland and winds its way through diverse neighborhoods, city playgrounds and parks, up and down open-space hills, past piñata parties and food trucks, downtown buildings, movie-studio rainbows, and public art murals—all the way to the beach at dusk, where they meet around a bonfire, next to a sparkling Ferris wheel on a pier.

Inspired by a real city trail called Park to Playa in Los Angeles, From Park to Playa includes back matter not only about the real path, but about finding your path where you live. Nature is just outside the door and free and accessible to all, even if you live in the middle of a major city.
COMING MAY 7, 2024
  • Publisher: Abrams/ Cameron Kids
  • Illustrator: Sophie Diao
  • Trim Size: 9 1⁄2 x 10
  • ISBN: 9781949480252
  • Page Count: 32
  • Illustrations: Full-color illustrations throughout
  • Age Range: 5 - 7

When the Sky Glows



  • A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
  • Florida Literacy Association Children's Book Award 3rd-5th
  • Pennsylvania School Librarian Association Best of 2022
  • Children's Book Council Awards: Teacher Favorites, Librarian Favorites, Children's Favorites
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  • Video interview between Nell and David
  • Book trailer
  • Read-aloud video
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  • NEW! Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List 2024-2025
  • Kirkus Best of 2022
  • New York Public Library Best of 2022
  • NCTE Pictus Orbis Recommended Book for Excellence in Non-Fiction Writing for Children 
  • Bank Street Books Best of the Year
  • Children's Literature Assembly Notable Book
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  • Classroom Spelunking Guide
  • List of show caves around the USA to visit.
  • Writing class for adults with behind-the-scenes look at CAVES editing and revision process.
  • Starred trade reviews
  • Where to purchase
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