Books by Emma Carlson Berne
What Do We Know About Atlantis?
The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Does the underwater kingdom of Atlantis really exist, or is it just a centuries-old myth? Find out all there is to know about Atlantis in this compelling and up-to-date addition to an exciting new series!
From the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series comes What Do We Know About?, a series that tells the stories of world-famous crytpids, mysteries, and more.
What Do We Know About Atlantis? lets curious young readers dive into what we really know about the sunken city. First described by Plato, the idea of Atlantis has existed since 360 B.C.! Learn about the history of the Greek god Poseidon's relationship with the kingdom and the real research that's been done by historians and scientists who are trying to locate Atlantis. Featured in plenty of movies, books, and comics, Atlantis is still relevant in popular culture today...but does it really exist? Find out all the facts we do know about it in this exciting book.
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Kaya Rides to the Rescue (American Girl) (Step into Reading)
American Girl® Kaya™ and her horse go on an adventure in this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader that takes place in pre-colonial America!
Kaya is a Nez Perce girl who takes pride in helping out and supporting the tribe—and also in her beloved horse, Steps High. But when she chooses racing her horse over family responsibilities, Kaya has to prove herself to earn her tribe’s respect. Kaya’s story of adventure in the wilderness is sure to engage today's readers as they learn what it was like to be a Native American girl in 1764 in this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader. Great for American Girl fans ages 5 to 8! This exciting Step into Reading is based on an American Girl story by Janet Shaw.
Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics for children who are ready to read on their own.
Introduced in 1986, American Girl’s flagship line of historical characters features 18-inch dolls, books, and accessories that give girls a dramatic understanding of the role women and girls played in shaping our country.
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• Samantha Helps a Friend (American Girl) 9780593381878
• Freedom for Addy (American Girl) 9780593381915
• Molly’s Christmas Surprise (American Girl) 9780593381960
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What Do We Know About the Lost Colony of Roanoke?
Find out what really happened when an entire colony disappeared in 1590, just five years after it was founded. What is the truth about the missing members of the lost colony of Roanoke?
In 1585, Sir Walter Raleigh attempted to found the very first permanent English settlement in the Americas. The initial settlement—called the Lane colony—failed due to extremely low supplies and a hostile relationship with the Native American people who were already living on the land. Despite this miserable first attempt, Raleigh decided to establish another settlement. Over one hundred people agreed to join this new colony on Roanoke Island, just off the coast of what is now North Carolina. The colony's governor, John White, chose to return to England to get more supplies but found himself stuck there for three years due to an unexpected war. When he arrived back at Roanoke, the entire colony had vanished. Over one hundred people, including his wife and daughter, had seemingly disappeared. They were never heard from again. The only clue left was the word "Croatoan" carved into a post. What really happened to the missing English settlers? Find out what we do know about this historic unsolved mystery in this nonfiction book for young readers.
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The Ultimate Driving Book: The Essential Guide for First-Time Drivers and Car Owners
From changing a tire, to merging onto a highway, to checking and filling your own oil, THE ULTIMATE DRIVING BOOK is the new go-to manual for new and seasoned drivers alike. With 160 pages of full-color illustrations throughout, drivers will have all the step-by-steps they need to navigate life on the road.
Inside, learn how to:
- Navigate a roundabout or jughandle
- Jump your car's battery
- Drive in snow or ice
...and so much more!
Plus, use the book's back pocket to store your insurance and registration documents, then keep it in your glovebox forever!
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Balto (Animals to the Rescue #1)
The legendary story of Balto comes to life in this heavily illustrated nonfiction chapter book series, perfect for fans of Ranger in Time!
In 1925, disaster struck the small town of Nome, Alaska. When a deadly epidemic begins affecting the children of Nome, their only hope is to relay life-saving medicine over 650 miles of snow-covered trails using teams of sled dogs. Across the long journey, one dog overcame nearly impossible odds to become a hero.
This action-packed series explores the stories of real-life animal heroes who saved the day! With black-and-white art throughout and dramatic storytelling, readers are taken on an exciting journey they won't soon forget.
Fans of Ranger in Time will devour these true tales of incredible animal heroes!
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Escaping the Nazis on the Kindertransport (Encounter: Narrative Nonfiction Stories)
A powerful introduction to the Holocaust for grade school students. Designed to look and feel like an old picture album or scrapbook, this book uses memoir pieces, poems and photographs to tell the story of seven Jewish children who were rescued from Nazi Germany and brought to new homes in the United Kingdom. Individual stories are told in the third person from the child's point of view. Through the stories of Tom Berman, Kurt Fuchel, Harry Ebert, Irene Schmeid, Hans Schneider, Ursula Rosenfeld, and Jack Hellman, readers are given an insightful perspective on the Holocaust.
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Star Wars Forces of Destiny Daring Adventures: Volume 1: (Sabine, Rey, Padme) (Daring Adventures, Volume 1,, 1)
Based on the all-new animated micro-series spotlighting some of Star Wars' greatest heroes! Three exciting adventures featuring the heroic Rey, Sabine Wren of Star Wars Rebels, and Senator Padmé Amidala! Includes introductions by Maz Kanata and art from the series.
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Sacagawea: Crossing the Continent With Lewis & Clark (Sterling Biographies)
While traveling with the Corps of Discovery across America's then-uncharted West, Sacagawea-with a baby strapped to her back-endured unimaginable dangers. We know little about her thoughts and feelings, since she left no records of her own, but without her, Lewis and Clark certainly could never have succeeded. Emma Carlson Berne separates truth from legend, and offers some ideas on what eventually happened to this strong and fascinating woman.
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Still Waters
by Ash Parsons, Emma Carlson Berne, Jennifer Lauck
A gritty, powerful debut that evokes The Outsiders. You won't be able to look away.
High school senior Jason knows how to take a punch. Living with an abusive father will teach a kid that. But he’s also learned how to hit back, earning a reputation at school that ensures no one will mess with him. Even so, all Jason truly wants is to survive his father long enough to turn eighteen, take his younger sister, Janie, and run away.
Then one day, the leader of the in crowd at school, Michael, offers to pay Jason to hang out with him. Jason figures Michael simply wants to be seen with someone with a tough rep and that the money will add up fast, making Jason’s escape plan a reality. Plus, there’s Michael’s girl, Cyndra, who looks at Jason as if she sees something behind his false smile. As Jason gets drawn deeper into Michael’s game, the money keeps flowing, but the stakes grow ever more dangerous. Soon, even Jason’s fists and his ability to think on his feet aren’t enough to keep his head above water.
Still Waters is an intense, gritty thriller that pulls no punches—yet leaves you rooting for the tough guy. A powerful, dynamic debut.
Praise for Still Waters:
A Junior Library Guild Selection
"Parsons adeptly takes on the teenage male perspective in her gritty debut. Parsons creates deeply felt characters. Tight plotting combined with raw voice and emotion will propel readers through this thriller. Keep an eye on Parsons."—Booklist
"Debut author Parsons turns in an edgy thriller about a teenager whose propensity for violence gets him caught up in deadly matters. A dark, fast-paced, and violent crime drama about desperation and revenge that explores a complex moral dynamic. Jason’s flaws and rough edges help create a rounded, dimensional character, and his narrative is stark and compelling."—Publishers Weekly
"[A] provocative and suspenseful book . . . Still Waters features well-drawn characters, realistic dialogue, and ethical dilemmas that many readers have already faced or might have to face in the future. A great choice for reluctant readers, fans of books with male protagonists, and lovers of survivor stories."—School Library Journal
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Still Waters
by Ash Parsons, Emma Carlson Berne, Jennifer Lauck
Clutching her pink trunk filled with the relics of a lost childhood, twelve-year-old Jenny steps off a bus in Reno and into the wide-open future. Separated from her brother, Bryan, and passed from caretaker to caretaker, Jenny endures as she always has: by following the inner compass of the survivor. But when Bryan chooses a tragic destiny, Jenny must at last confront the secrets and lies that have held her prisoner for years. Embarking on a search for answers, the adult Jenny discovers that the past cannot be locked away -- even when unraveling one's own anger and pain seems impossible. Now, in the warmth of her marriage and in the eyes of her child, Jennifer finds her own miracles. A hardened heart learns to love. A damaged soul finds peace. And life, once merely a matter of survival, becomes rich with the joys of truly living.
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Still Waters
by Ash Parsons, Emma Carlson Berne, Jennifer Lauck
Hannah can't wait to sneak off for a romantic weekend with her boyfriend, Colin. He’s leaving for college soon, and Hannah wants their trip to the lake house to be one they’ll never forget.
But once Hannah and Colin get there, things start to seem a bit...off. They can't find the town on any map. The house they are staying in looks as if someone's been living there, even though it's been deserted for years. And Colin doesn’t seem quite himself. As he grows more unstable, Hannah worries about Colin’s dark side, and her own safety.
Nothing is as perfect as it seems, and what lies beneath may haunt her forever.
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Books by Horseback: A Librarian's Brave Journey to Deliver Books to Children
Winner of the 2021 Northern Lights Book Awards--Historical Category
Books By Horseback is a breathtaking adventure of a heroic Pack Horse Librarian who braves the harsh terrain of rural Kentucky to bring books to children who need them.
"Capturing one librarian's breathtaking fictional journey is a riveting way to showcase and honor the risky work of these real librarians, and the text communicates a deep reverence for their mission-and their tremendous fortitude. Educational and inspiring." -Kirkus Reviews
"The fictional narrative proves captivating as young readers learn the lengths real-life librarians went to serve their communities during the Great Depression." - Publishers Weekly
"This is an excellent forum for bringing history and literacy together while broadening the experiences and perspectives of young readers."-School Library Journal
"Vibrant illustrations anchor this tale . . . of intrepid female librarians delivering books to far-flung isolated homesteads in the rolling hills of Kentucky. The pictures are eye-popping and fill each page right to the edges." - Jon G. Bradley, Historical Novel Society
During the Great Depression, food, education, and opportunities were scarce. Kentucky had fallen behind its neighboring states in electricity and highways, and the folks who lived in the craggy, mountainous, Appalachia region were struggling to survive. But courageous librarians were up to the challenge!
Edith, a young Pack Horse Librarian, and her faithful horse Dan, adventure through rough terrain and a pending storm in order to deliver books to kids who desperately need them in this richly illustrated tale. Edith, like all Pack Horse Librarians, heroically risked their own safety to serve the most vulnerable members of their community. Librarians like Edith helped an entire generation learn to read and gain lifesaving knowledge in a critical time in history.
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World's Best (and Worst) Animal Jokes (Laugh Your Socks Off!)
What do you call an oyster that won't share? And what is a penguin's favorite food? You'll find out in this book chock-full of animal jokes! Learn jokes that will have you roaring and hooting with laughter―plus a few that will leave you groaning but giggling all the same. Are you ready to laugh your socks off? Then you've come to the right place!
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World's Best (and Worst) Sports Jokes (Laugh Your Socks Off!)
What do you call a goal made by a triceratops? And what is a hockey player's favorite chess move? You'll find out in this book jam-packed with sports jokes! Learn jokes that are sure to be a hit―plus a few that will leave you groaning and laughing at the same time. Are you ready to laugh your socks off? Then you've come to the right place!
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Puck Panic (Jake Maddox)
Twelve-year-old Calvin is skating his hardest in the hockey tournament. He’s ready to bring the Blades a win! But then he takes a hard bodycheck during the first game. The hit leaves him feeling rattled. Nervous. Terrified. Now he’s freezing up every time another player comes anywhere near him on the ice. Can Calvin find a way to work through his puck panic and play his best for the team? Find out in this fast-paced, easy-to-read illustrated chapter book by Jake Maddox!
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Guns and the #NeverAgain Movement: What Would It Take to End Mass Shootings? (Informed!)
Mass shootings have dominated news cycles in recent years. Why are they happening? Are they happening more often? Why can't we stop them? What would it take? Is the answer more guns, or fewer guns? Should teachers be armed? Students will hear all sides of the story in order to make up their own mind, with practical tips given on how they can get involved and become part of the solution.
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Understanding Your Civil Rights (Kids' Guide to Government)
What are our civil rights, and how are they different from our legal rights? What do gender, age, discrimination, and the U.S. Constitution have to do with our civil rights? Using engaging, age-appropriate language and colorful photos, readers decipher our nation's civil rights laws and learn how they protect our citizens.
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Understanding How You Can Help
What do taxes, jury duty, and being good citizens have to do with helping our government? Using engaging, age-appropriate language and colorful photos, readers understand our responsibilities as American citizens and learn how to take active roles in our government.
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History's Most Spectacular Heists High-Stakes Thefts, Incredible Treasures, and Daring Rescues
Dive into the world’s most unbelievable, high-stakes, fascinating heists, from art thefts to bank robberies to jewel burglaries—perfect for kids 8-12.
A collection of jewels vanishes in the dead of night. Thieves lift a surprisingly valuable resource: maple syrup. Pirates pilfer a painting on the high seas. In this nonfiction adventure for kids, experience the intrigue of history’s most famous art heists. With riveting narratives, bold design, and captivating photographs, HISTORY'S MOST SPECTACULAR HEISTS engages young readers with fascinating little-known history and challenges them to figure out unsolved mysteries. Along the way, brush up on history and geography, learn bonus facts about what was stolen, and get to know the heroes who saved the day.
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The Crafter's Kitchen: An Official Minecraft Cookbook for Young Chefs and Their Families
by Mojang AB, Victoria Granof, Emma Carlson Berne, Danica Davidson
This official Minecraft cookbook expands beyond its sixty recipes, giving aspiring young chefs the tools needed to begin a lifelong love of cooking—as well as important lessons on environmental stewardship.
Welcome to The Crafter’s Kitchen, an official Minecraft cookbook and your starting point for a food journey across the Overworld and our very own planet! Your guide is a Minecraft chef named the Gourmand who sees the planet Earth with wonder—as well as concern. Where they come from, apples don’t come out of plastic bags. Every ingredient has its own story and has its own place in nature. And everyone composts.
The sixty recipes in The Crafter’s Kitchen are ideal for kitchen first-timers and kids learning to cook with their parents. Each chapter features a different biome of the Minecraft world, from the deepest ocean to the highest mountain, spotlighting delicious, easy-to-make recipes as well as environmental issues facing similar areas in our own world, like:
• Ocean: Garlicky Ratatouille Kabobs, Banana Dulce de Leche Batido, and cleaning up at the beach
• Forest: Applesauce Snacking Cake, Chicken Cacciatore, and starting your own garden
• Taiga: Cardamom Bear Paws, Swedish Meatballs, and supporting wildlife refuges
Through the magic of this Minecraft cookbook—and cuisine—kids can expand and explore their understanding of the food they eat and the world they will grow up to inherit and protect.
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DK Super Readers Level 3 Basketball
Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about basketball with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress.
DK Super Readers Level 3: Basketball will help children learn all about their favorite ball game! It is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading.
DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of nonfiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders, and more, all while developing vital nonfiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently.
The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:
- Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.
- Building knowledge while progressing Grades 3 and 4 reading skills.
- Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as sports.
- Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.
Each title, which has been leveled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, and nature topics so there's something for all children's interests. The books and online content perfectly supplement core literacy programs and are mapped to the Common Core Standards. Children will love powering up their nonfiction reading skills and becoming reading heroes.
DK Super Readers Level 3 titles are visually engaging, full of fun facts about exciting topics, and motivate children to improve their nonfiction reading skills. They are perfect for children ages 8 to 10 (Grades 3 and 4) who are newly independent readers ready to advance.
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DK Super Readers Level 2 Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr
by Emma Carlson Berne, DORLING KINDERSLEY
Help your child power up their reading skills and learn about Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress.
DK Super Readers Level 2: Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr teaches readers all about Ramadan - one of the Five Pillars of Islam - and Eid al-Fitr, the festival that marks its end. It is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading.
DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of nonfiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders, and more, all while developing vital nonfiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently.
The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:
- Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.
- Building knowledge while progressing Grades 2 and 3 reading skills.
- Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as religious holidays.
- Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.
DK Super Readers Level 2 is visually engaging and expands subject knowledge and vocabulary for young readers who want to learn more about the world around them. It is perfect for helping children ages 7 to 9 (Grades 2 and 3) begin to read independently.
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DK Super Readers Level 3 Soccer
Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about soccer with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress.
DK Super Readers Level 3: Soccer will help children learn all about their favorite ball game! It is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading.
DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of nonfiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders, and more, all while developing vital nonfiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently.
The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:
- Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.
- Building knowledge while progressing Grades 3 and 4 reading skills.
- Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as sports.
- Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.
DK Super Readers Level 3 titles are visually engaging, full of fun facts about exciting topics, and motivate children to improve their nonfiction reading skills. They are perfect for children ages 8 to 10 (Grades 3 and 4) who are newly independent readers ready to advance.
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Olivia Rodrigo: All Access (Media Tie-In)
by Scholastic, Emma Carlson Berne
Are you obsessed with Olivia Rodrigo or is she just a stranger?
Get to know the real Olivia Rodrigo in this biography that's packed with fun facts, stats, top tens, listicles, and lots more! Grab your driver's license and follow Olivia's journey from High School Musical: The Musical: The Series to GUTS and beyond!
It's all inside this book --Olivia's teenage dreams, her embarassing love stories, her grudges, her gut-spilling, and her friends and fans. Plus, you'll be obsessed with discovering Olivia's faves -- sour foods, lyrics, fellow musicians, and much more!
With eight pages of full-color photos, this book is good 4 u!
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What Do We Know About the Winchester House?
The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Why was Sarah Winchester's puzzling mansion built with so many mysterious features? And is it truly haunted?
In 1884, Sarah Winchester began building a large mansion in Santa Clara County, California. Under Sarah's direction, the house rose to be seven stories high and filled with mysterious features, including stairs that lead to nowhere and windows that look into other interior rooms. The house is more than just oddly designed, however: Many people believe that it is haunted. What made the heiress to the Winchester rifle fortune, an independent woman in many ways ahead of her time, create such an unusual house? Is it really filled with ghosts and spirit energy? Find out more in this nonfiction title about one of America's most famously unexplainable and possibly haunted houses.
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Home Life During the American Revolution Seeing History from All Sides
While the American Revolution was fought on the battlefields, the war hit home as well. And depending on who you were, it could affect your life in different ways. Readers can step into the shoes of patriots, loyalists, people who were enslaved, different Indigenous peoples, and more, examining how different people experienced the American Revolution on the home front.
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