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"Growing up in a rural town in Jamaica, Usain was a standout cricketer and sprinter from a young age. His school coach noticed his talent, and by age fourteen he was wowing fans with his lightning speed on the track. Due to a medical condition named scolosis, it took Usain time to develop a training routine that worked for him, but by listening to his body and working with professionals, he learned his strengths and played to them. In 2008 he took...

"Who would have thought that the first extraterrestrial message received on Earth verified by the scientific community would come in the form of a book? And who could have imagined, when opening the book in search of answers, that it would be composed only of questions? Questions, questions, and more questions! What is it like to be human? And what is it like to be you? What is the purpose of gender? How do you know what you know? Is Earth a good...

Learn how to design, build and customize 20 new and exciting Minecraft mini-projects using instructions that break the builds into manageable pieces, in a book written in partnership with the experts at game-creator Mojang.

"While these creatives came from different backgrounds and overcame unique struggles, they had one thing in common: they would not take "You can't" for an answer. With a don't-give-up attitude, these fearless firsts fought for what they believed in and created a betterartistic world. In this book, you'll read about very famous entertainers, like Taylor Swift and Oprah Winfrey. You'll also discover the first Asian American comic book writer and the...

"Pluto has not been a planet since 2006. But this tiny world still inspires people of all ages while sparking controversy. In this delightfully witty book, astronomer Dean Regas teaches you how to educate your grown-up about the cutting-edge science of space, most crucially the reason why Pluto is NOT a planet anymore. Delving into the history of space discoveries, the key players who have helped our understanding of the universe (including the 11-year-old...

"Relax your mind and heart. Take a deep, calm breath. Expertly written by Ms. Kiusam and beautifully illustrated by Rodrigo Andrade, A Little Guide to Meditation teaches children about the roots of meditation in African culture, while guiding them in an active meditation to soothe their souls and ground their bodies in connection with the wider world."-- Back cover

"Discover how the ancient Egyptians used math to build the pyramids, explore shapes in sport, and see how nature is surrounded by numbers. Meet the mathematicians who brought numbers to life, then build a city using pi and amaze your friends with math magic by trying the at-home experiments."-- Page 4 of cover.

"Discover everything there is to know about every single block in Minecraft, with the Official Blocks Guide! This comprehensive guide shows you how to craft or locate each block, what their strengths and weaknesses are, and how they can help you interact with the game in amazing new ways - to take your Minecraft experience to the next level." -- Back cover.

"From pumice to pyrite, sandstone to salt, Earth's rocks and minerals reveal incredible stories about our planet. Let's dig in to piles of pebbles, explore caves, and climb mountains!"--Back cover.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to sea urchins. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"-- Provided by publisher.