Mae Respicio

A girl discovers a connection between her home in the Philippines and her new home in the U.S. through a special garden in this middle grade novel that celebrates nourishment and growth. Twelve-year-old Isabel is the new kid in her San Francisco middle school. It's the first time in many years that she'll be living with her mother again. Mama's job in the US allowed Isabel and her grandparents to live more comfortably in the Philippines, but now Isabel doesn't really know her own mother anymore. Making new friends in a new city, a new country, is hard, but joining the gardening and cooking club at school means Isabel will begin to find her way, and maybe she too, will begin to bloom. In this beautifully rendered novel-in-verse, Mae Respicio explores how growth can take many forms, offering both the challenges and joy of new beginnings.

A girl discovers a connection between her home in the Philippines and her new home in the U.S. through a special garden in this middle grade novel that celebrates nourishment and growth. Twelve-year-old Isabel is the new kid in her San Francisco middle school. It's the first time in many years that she'll be living with her mother again. Mama's job in the US allowed Isabel and her grandparents to live more comfortably in the Philippines, but now Isabel doesn't really know her own mother anymore. Making new friends in a new city, a new country, is hard, but joining the gardening and cooking club at school means Isabel will begin to find her way, and maybe she too, will begin to bloom. In this beautifully rendered novel-in-verse, Mae Respicio explores how growth can take many forms, offering both the challenges and joy of new beginnings.

A shadowy figure takes shape in a dark, old house. Was it just your imagination? Or was it a ghost? Ghost hunters investigate ghostly encounters with thermal cameras, EVP recorders, spirit boxes and other advanced gear. In this book, readers will get an inside look at all the high-tech tools used to study hair-raising hauntings. What is more, the carefully levelled text will ensure that even struggling and reluctant readers will succeed in reading and enjoying the book.

A middle-school girl discovers a connection between her home in the Philippines and her new home in the U.S. through a special garden in "this sweet and heartfelt novel that] explores how bumpy beginnings can offer chances for new growth" (The New York Times) A National Council of Teachers of English Recommended Book Twelve-year-old Isabel is the new kid in her San Francisco middle school. It's the first time in many years that she'll be living with her mother again. Mama's job in the US allowed Isabel and her grandparents to live more comfortably in the Philippines, but now Isabel doesn't really know her own mother anymore. Making new friends in a new city, a new country, is hard, but joining the gardening and cooking club at school means Isabel will begin to find her way, and maybe she too, will begin to bloom. In this beautifully rendered novel-in-verse, Mae Respicio explores how growth can take many forms, offering both the challenges and joy of new beginnings.

Cuddling with a soft teddy bear can be very calming. But how are teddy bears made? What are they made from? Who invented them? Find out everything you ever wanted to know about teddy bears in this engaging book.

It's party time, and balloons are everywhere But where do balloons come from? Who invented them? What are they made of? Discover fun facts about balloons that you can share at your next party in this insightful book.

You see books at school, at libraries, and at home. But who invented books? What materials are used to make a book? How do books make it onto shelves around the world? These questions and many more will be answered in this book about books.

Bugs are everywhere From large beetles to tiny gnats, bugs come in a variety of sizes, colors, and shapes. Find out all about bug types, behaviors, life cycles, and more in this fact-filled book. Stunning photos give readers an up-close look at bugs--big and small

Swish! The bus door opens. People get on board, and the bus is off to its next stop. What equipment do these busy vehicles have, and how is it used? How do bus drivers know what routes to take? Take young readers behind the scenes to discover how buses are used from sunrise to sunset. Engaging, levelled text and photos showing buses in action combine to help readers learn more about these important community service vehicles.

A farmer gets into a huge tractor with a plow attached behind it. The tractor is ready to begin a long day of work! What parts do these vehicles have, and what kind of work do they do in fields and other places? Take young readers behind the scenes to discover how tractors are used from sunrise to sunset. Engaging, leveled text and photos showing tractors in action combine to help readers learn more about these important community service vehicles.

ZOOM! What is that red streak going down the road? It’s a fast sports car! People everywhere love the speed and style of these sleek cars. But how did they get their start? Who invented them, and when were they first created? Discover the history behind some of the most popular sports cars found on the road today.

VVRRUUMM! Did you hear that roaring sound? It’s the revving engine of a powerful sports car. Car fans love the sleek curves, wide tyres and rumbling, turbocharged engines found in popular sports cars. Look under the bonnet to get a closer look at the special features that make sports cars some of the world’s fastest and most eye-catching vehicles.

ZZZZIP! What is that car zooming down the road? It’s a high-tech sports car of the future. With cutting-edge materials, automation, powerful electric motors and more, sports car fans can look forward to many amazing new features in the future. Peek behind the curtain to see what car makers plan to bring to tomorrow’s amazing sports cars.

VEEERRM! Did you see those sleek cars streaking by? They’re competing in one of the world’s most popular events - sports car racing! From the 12 Hours of Sebring to the 24 Hours of Daytona, drivers in the world’s fastest sports cars race to see who will come out on top. Take a trip to the track and discover which cars have found success in the world of sports car racing.

Red, blue, purple, green - crayons come in a rainbow of colours! And anyone with an imagination can enjoy these easy-to-use art supplies. But when were crayons first invented? How have they changed throughout time? And how are they made today? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this informational book all about crayons.

Trainers. Running shoes. Sports shoes. No matter what you call them, trainers are a great way to show off your style. But who invented this famous footwear? How are trainers made? And how do they end up in shops and on feet around the world? Find out in this informational book all about trainers.

Swish The bus door opens. People get on board, and the bus is off to its next stop. What equipment do these busy vehicles have, and how is it used? How do bus drivers know what routes to take? Take young readers behind the scenes to discover how buses are used from sunrise to sunset. Engaging, leveled text and photos showing buses in action combine to help readers learn more about these important community service vehicles.

A farmer gets into a huge tractor with a plow attached behind it. The tractor is ready to begin a long day of work What parts do these vehicles have, and what kind of work do they do in fields and other places? Take young readers behind the scenes to discover how tractors are used from sunrise to sunset. Engaging, leveled text and photos showing tractors in action combine to help readers learn more about these important community service vehicles.

An ambulance speeds by on its way to an emergency. Paramedics and emergency medical technicians depend on their vehicles for their important work. What equipment is in an ambulance and how do crews use it? How do workers make sure the ambulance is ready for the day? Take young readers behind the scenes to discover how crews use ambulances from sunrise to sunset. Engaging, leveled text and photos showing ambulances in action combine to help readers learn more about these important community service vehicles.

Swish The bus door opens. People get on board, and the bus is off to its next stop. What equipment do these busy vehicles have, and how is it used? How do bus drivers know what routes to take? Take young readers behind the scenes to discover how buses are used from sunrise to sunset. Engaging, leveled text and photos showing buses in action combine to help readers learn more about these important community service vehicles.