Lydia Lukidis

For fans of Grumpy Unicorn, Groucho the Grouchy Groundhog is back with his half-pig, half-uncorn (and all smiles) sidekick, Blork! ? And while Groucho would much rather be eating pancakes or napping, Critter Creek might need him to save the day…again. Groucho is a Grouchy Groundhog (NOT a mole, moles are different. See page 78 in Book 1 for more). When a terrifying turnip appears in the sky, it’s up to Groucho and Blork to see what Lord Turnip from Planet Jupi-TURD is up to. Lord Turnip and his legion of zombie farmers have been prowling the universe, looking for the perfect place to plant their tasty turnips. But their Poo Poo Glue Slime is killing all the plants in Critter Creek! Can Groucho figure out how to stop them? This original graphic novel sequel brings back all of your Critter Creek favorites!

Commander Hare E. Bun Bun has stolen all of the pancakes in Critter Creek! Grumpy groundhog Groucho and his annoying, cheery neighbor, Blork, the unicorn pig, must work together to save breakfast!Groucho and Blork can’t be more different. Groucho is a grumpy groundhog whose motto is “Go Away!” Blork is half unicorn, half pig, all smiles, and absolutely convinced she is Groucho’s bestie. They’re only united by an incredible love of pancakes.So when they learn that the evil Commander Hare E. Bun Bun has stolen all of the pancakes of Critter Creek, along with the secret recipe, Groucho and Blork dash to save the day and become an unlikely pair of crime fighters!

Look up--into the blue and beyond. What do you see? The sky--our atmosphere--may seem empty or invisible. But is it? Using spare, lyrical language, author Lydia Lukidis (Deep, Deep Down: The Secret Underwater Poetry of the Mariana Trench) takes readers on an imagined journey up, up high to discover the surprising and wonderous things flying, floating, and happening between the treetops and the stars in this STEM-based picture book.

Who will become the undisputed queen of the Underworld? On one side is the Norse goddess Hel. She watches over the souls of those who die of sickness or old age and represents the balance between life and death. On the other side is the Greek goddess Persephone. She can communicate with the dead and represents the changing of the seasons. If these two goddesses clashed, who would come out on top? Compare and contrast Hel’s and Persephone’s strengths, powers and weaknesses in this Mythology Matchup.

Get ready for a battle to rule the Underworld! The Greek god Hades is the king of the underworld and has power over the souls of the dead and the riches in the earth. But the Egyptian god Anubis also claims to rule the underworld and protect the souls of the dead. If these two ancient gods battled it out one-on-one, who would come out on top? Compare and contrast Hades’ and Anubis’ strengths, powers and weaknesses in this Mythology Matchup.

Zhanna and Frina Arshanskaya were two talented child musicians when Nazis invaded their city of Kharkiv, Ukraine during World War II. Along with their parents, the Jewish sisters were forced into a death march. They each eventually escaped individually and were reunited, but how would they survive the rest of the war? By hiding their true identities and becoming musical entertainment for German soldiers. Learn about their story of survival in this inspiring non-fiction graphic novel.

Who will win this battle of the beauties? In Asgard, the Norse goddess Frigga rules over marriage, motherhood, family and prophecy. Meanwhile, the Greek goddess Aphrodite reigns over love, beauty and fertility. In this battle between two powerful ancient goddesses, who will come out on top? Compare and contrast Frigga’s and Aphrodite’s strengths, powers and weaknesses in this Mythology Matchup.

It’s time for two legendary gods of war to clash! The Norse god Odin is the All-father and the god of war, wisdom and poetry. Facing him is Ares, the Greek god of war and destruction. Odin’s wisdom guides him in combat strategy and protecting heroes in battle. Meanwhile, Ares’ brute strength and skill with weapons make him an unstoppable force. If these two gods faced off on the battlefield, who would come out on top? Compare and contrast Odin’s and Ares’ strengths, powers and weaknesses in this Mythology Matchup.

It’s a battle of the leader of the gods versus the god of the sun. The Greek god Zeus controls the skies and can shape shift as he wishes. With his connection to the sun, the Egyptian god Ra provides life, warmth and growth. If these gods were to go head-to-head, who would come out on top? Compare and contrast Zeus’s and Ra’s strengths and weaknesses in this Mythology Matchup.

"A quick but lyrical character study."--Kirkus Reviews "The sky proves no limit in Lukidis's encouraging biography of Black female astronaut Mae Jemison."--Publishers Weekly "This makes a good addition to STEAM literature." -- Booklist The true story of Dr. Mae Jemison, whose lifelong passions of science and dance prepared her to become a trailblazing astronaut. Today, Dr. Mae Jemison is famous for being the first Black woman to travel into outer space. But when she was growing up, she felt torn between two passions: science and dance. It seemed like an impossible choice. There had to be some way to make room for both--and Mae found one. As an adult, she combined her gifts of scientific logic and artistic creativity and became an astronaut.

Deep, deep down, at the very bottom of the ocean, lies a secret world. Through lyrical narration, this spare-text STEM picture book takes readers on a journey to a place very few humans have ever been: the Mariana Trench. The imagined voyage debunks scary myths about this mysterious place with surprising and beautiful truths about life at Earth's deepest point. Deep, Deep Down shows a vibrant world far below, and teaches readers how interconnected our lives are to every place on the planet.

Get ready for a battle to rule the Underworld! The Greek god Hades is the king of the underworld and has power over the souls of the dead and the riches in the earth. But the Egyptian god Anubis also claims to rule the underworld and protect the souls of the dead. If these two ancient gods battled it out one-on-one, who would come out on top? Compare and contrast Hades’ and Anubis’ strengths, powers and weaknesses in this Mythology Matchup.

Who will become the undisputed queen of the Underworld? On one side is the Norse goddess Hel. She watches over the souls of those who die of sickness or old age and represents the balance between life and death. On the other side is the Greek goddess Persephone. She can communicate with the dead and represents the changing of the seasons. If these two goddesses clashed, who would come out on top? Compare and contrast Hel’s and Persephone’s strengths, powers and weaknesses in this Mythology Matchup.

It’s time for two legendary gods of war to clash! The Norse god Odin is the All-father and the god of war, wisdom and poetry. Facing him is Ares, the Greek god of war and destruction. Odin’s wisdom guides him in combat strategy and protecting heroes in battle. Meanwhile, Ares’ brute strength and skill with weapons make him an unstoppable force. If these two gods faced off on the battlefield, who would come out on top? Compare and contrast Odin’s and Ares’ strengths, powers and weaknesses in this Mythology Matchup.

Who will win this battle of the beauties? In Asgard, the Norse goddess Frigga rules over marriage, motherhood, family and prophecy. Meanwhile, the Greek goddess Aphrodite reigns over love, beauty and fertility. In this battle between two powerful ancient goddesses, who will come out on top? Compare and contrast Frigga’s and Aphrodite’s strengths, powers and weaknesses in this Mythology Matchup.

Zhanna and Frina Arshanskaya were two talented child musicians when Nazis invaded their city of Kharkiv, Ukraine, during World War II. Along with their parents, the Jewish sisters were forced into a death march. They eventually escaped individually and were reunited, but how would they survive the rest of the war? By hiding their true identities and becoming musical entertainment for German soldiers. Learn about their story of survival in this inspiring graphic novel.

Zhanna and Frina Arshanskaya were two talented child musicians when Nazis invaded their city of Kharkiv, Ukraine, during World War II. Along with their parents, the Jewish sisters were forced into a death march. They eventually escaped individually and were reunited, but how would they survive the rest of the war? By hiding their true identities and becoming musical entertainment for German soldiers. Learn about their story of survival in this inspiring graphic novel.

Deep, deep down, at the very bottom of the ocean, lies a secret world. Through lyrical narration, this spare-text STEM picture book takes readers on a journey to a place very few humans have ever been: the Mariana Trench. The imagined voyage debunks scary myths about this mysterious place with surprising and beautiful truths about life at Earth's deepest point. Deep, Deep Down shows a vibrant world far below, and teaches readers how interconnected our lives are to every place on the planet.

It's time for two legendary gods of war to clash The Norse god Odin is the All-father and the god of war, wisdom, and poetry. Facing him is Ares, the Greek god of war and destruction. Odin's wisdom guides him in combat strategy and protecting heroes in battle. Meanwhile, Ares' brute strength and skill with weapons make him an unstoppable force. If these two gods faced off on the battlefield, who would come out on top? Compare and contrast Odin's and Ares' strengths, powers, and weaknesses in this Mythology Matchup.

Who will win this battle of the beauties? In Asgard, the Norse goddess Frigg rules over marriage, motherhood, family, and prophecy. Meanwhile, the Greek goddess Aphrodite reigns over love, beauty, and fertility. In this battle between two powerful ancient goddesses, who will come out on top? Compare and contrast Frigg's and Aphrodite's strengths, powers, and weaknesses in this Mythology Matchup.