Lerner Publishing Group

Pinky Bloom, Brooklyn's greatest kid detective, takes on a new case just in time for Hanukkah. When an extremely valuable ancient Israeli coin is stolen from her synagogue, Pinky sets out to find the thief. But other strange events keep distracting her. Could they be connected to the supposedly magical menorah that her neighbor has left in her family's care? Only Pinky can get to the bottom of this-with a little help from her annoying little brother.

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!

Great white sharks and dolphins face off in a fight. Sharks are skilled hunters, but bottlenose dolphins are one of the ocean's smartest creatures. Discover the size, speed, attacks, and defenses of these amazing animals. Who will win in this predator-versus-prey showdown? Dive in to find out!

Kar-Ben Read-Aloud eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to bring eBooks to life! A mysterious soldier appears at the door hands Gabriel a tarnished horn, and disappears. As the years go by, Gabriel's family prospers and they, in turn, help their neighbors. Could their good luck have something to do with the soldier or the horn?

Audisee(R) eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Spin the dreidel! Eat some latkes! Learn all about why people celebrate Hanukkah through bright illustrations, recall questions, and charming text. Extend learning with photos in the back matter.

Discover tales of heroes who defied incredible odds

In a beloved story from Arabian Nights, the humble Ali Baba discovers a secret cave full of priceless treasure. The problem? Forty bandits have hidden it there. When Ali Baba takes some riches for his family, the secret soon gets out. And Ali Baba will have to outfight or outwit a legion of thieves.

Sunjata, warrior king of Mali, leader of West African legend, begins life unable to pull a bow--unable to even walk. But a prophesy tells of his becoming the mansa of the Mande people--the greatest king ever to rule. As a rival army and sinister sorcerer move to challenge him, will Sunjata be able to claim his destiny?

Brief text and lush illustrations are paired in this joyous poem about a fox.

"Minecraft offers endless content and customizable options, but for those who want to dive deeper, there are mods! Mods let players create new memories in Minecraft. The game's fans will love learning more about them"--

"Enchantments, or magical enhancements that can be applied to different items in Minecraft, give items extra-special power and uses. Minecraft fans will be excited to dive into this look at the game's top ten enchantments!"--

"The Minecraft community is vast, diverse, and full of talented players. But who are the very best? Readers will discover the ten most talented Minecraft players and what makes them stand above the rest"--

What does it take to be an awesome Minecraft builder? Uncover the ten most useful items for building in Survival Mode and how they can improve your skills. These tools and items will help you unleash your creativity and bring anything you can imagine to life!

"Explore the obstacles humans would face if they were to try living on Mars. Those who've wondered how we'd eat or breathe on the red planet will want to dig in!"--

"The Minecraft community is vast, diverse, and full of talented players. But who are the very best? Readers will discover the ten most talented Minecraft players and what makes them stand above the rest"--

"Space-loving readers who wonder what Mars rovers are, what their findings are, and why they are important are in for a treat with this book all about the fascinating Mars exploration vehicles"--

"Minecraft offers endless content and customizable options, but for those who want to dive deeper, there are mods! Mods let players create new memories in Minecraft. The game's fans will love learning more about them"--

"Minecraft is full of life, including helpful villagers that live scattered across the land. Readers will learn about which villagers have the best jobs and offer the best trades, from emeralds to rare items"--

"Minecraft allows you to build anything you can imagine. But what tools are best for the job? Gamers will find out the top ten most useful items to help them build awesome Minecraft creations!"--

"Jason Reynolds's interest in hip-hop and poetry turned into a successful writing career. Learn about the New York Times best-selling author who has received a Newbery Honor, an NAACP Image Award, and many other accolades"--

"Jason Reynolds's interest in hip-hop and poetry turned into a successful writing career. Learn about the New York Times best-selling author who has received a Newbery Honor, an NAACP Image Award, and many other accolades"--

"Living under the Salazar dictatorship in 1960s Portugal, Sâonia must find her voice as a poet and an activist after the government arrests her boyfriend and shuts down her family's business"--

"On a museum field trip, a valuable artifact goes missing. Will the visiting students save the day? Readers will practice phonics with a focus on vowel teams as they follow clues to reveal the thief"--

With a focus on r-controlled vowels, this mystery will bring readers on a mission to find a missing robot at the local robotics competition. Uncover the clues while strengthening a core phonics skill.

"Each demand to ban a book is a demand to deny each person's constitutionally protected right to choose and read books that raise important issues and lift up the voices of those who are often silenced."
--Deborah Caldwell-Stone, director of the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom

In September 2021, the school board in York, Pennsylvania, voted to remove a record-breaking number of books from school libraries in its community. The Panther Anti-Racist Union (PARU) at Central York High School, comprised of four students and two advisors, successfully fought the ban by organizing protests, speaking at school board meetings, and participating in media interviews to raise awareness.

In Fighting Censorship: A Handbook for Pushing Back on Book Bans, the members of PARU--Christina Ellis, Renee Ellis, Edha Gupta, Ben Hodge, Patricia A. Jackson, Olivia Pituch--give actionable advice on how to respond to book challenges that happen in your school and community. Learn how to push back against book bans with arguments against the common reasons given to ban books in schools and public libraries, speak out against censorship, and win the right to intellectual freedom.

"Each demand to ban a book is a demand to deny each person's constitutionally protected right to choose and read books that raise important issues and lift up the voices of those who are often silenced."
--Deborah Caldwell-Stone, director of the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom

In September 2021, the school board in York, Pennsylvania, voted to remove a record-breaking number of books from school libraries in its community. The Panther Anti-Racist Union (PARU) at Central York High School, comprised of four students and two advisors, successfully fought the ban by organizing protests, speaking at school board meetings, and participating in media interviews to raise awareness.

In Fighting Censorship: A Handbook for Pushing Back on Book Bans, the members of PARU--Christina Ellis, Renee Ellis, Edha Gupta, Ben Hodge, Patricia A. Jackson, Olivia Pituch--give actionable advice on how to respond to book challenges that happen in your school and community. Learn how to push back against book bans with arguments against the common reasons given to ban books in schools and public libraries, speak out against censorship, and win the right to intellectual freedom.

"Urban planners, architects, and scientists are developing high-rise forests that seek to balance human activity and natural regeneration. Discover how green infrastructure will transform the urban landscape and how we think about our future"--

Rachel and her family anxiously await Papa's return home with the most perfect etrog for Sukkot from across the sea.