Books by Union Square Kids
Look & See: What Do I Eat?
Crunch, munch, what are the animals eating for lunch? Mealtimes are an important part of any toddler’s day, and they’ll love finding out what other creatures dine on. Little Hippo wants to chew grass just like Mommy, but mom knows milk is better for him right now. The tall giraffes stretch their necks and reach high in the trees to pick the freshest leaves. Even though rhino looks tough with those sharp horns on his head, no beast need fear him—he eats veggies, instead! From cuddly koala to the friendly reindeer, this is an endearing look at animals around the world.
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Look & See: The Green Caterpillar
Caterpillar wants a snack. But what should he eat? With the help of a smart frog, Caterpillar finds what he needs…and makes a beautiful transformation.
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Look & See: Let's Count!
It’s not really hard to count up to ten . . . touch the holes with your fingers and you’ll see that you can! ONE shiny green frog, grinning with delight, introduces toddlers to the joys of counting. As kids move from page to page, meeting such adorable creatures as four chatty parrots, six fuzzy bunnies, and seven golden chicks, they can physically “pet” the die-cut animals and feel the numbers growing. A ladybug-filled spread at the end encourages children to try their skills: I can’t count them all! Now tell me, can you?
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Look & See: What Sound Do You Make?
Chirp chirp, squeak squeak, bow wow wow: kids will make merry noises as they meet a menagerie of animals and discover what sounds they make. A die-cut of colorful spiraling circles turns this book into a vivid visual and aural treat.
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My First Football Book (First Sports)
A child's first introduction to sports
Game on! Perfect for parents to share with their toddlers, this simple board book introduces kids to very basic vocabulary associated with this popular sports. The contemporary design features one word per page, a nice big photo, and a diverse selection of children in the pictures. Plus, the covers are appealingly tactile, with deep embossing and eye-catching spot gloss. Kids will grab hold of it again and again.
Are you ready for some football? Quarterback, receiver, tackle, first down. No child is too young to fall in love with one of America's favorite sports!
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Cool Coloring for Kids: Express Yourself Through Color
With its bright, eye-catching, and elaborate illustrations, Cool Coloring for Kids will entertain young artists for hours. This unique activity book explores the connections between colors and emotions, so children can see how to capture their feelings through art: for example, red stands for courage, blue expresses serenity, and yellow conveys cheer. Each of the eight rainbow sections—red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, pink, and black—opens with a brief description of the color, and the partially filled-in pictures help jump-start children’s masterpieces.
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Super Scratch Art Pads: Under the Sea
Just scratch with the stylus . . . and watch the pictures burst into color!
Super Scratch Art Pads are a fun and easy way to create colorful drawings. Each page features a line illustration on a black background. When you trace the picture with the included stylus, it reveals the bright, vivid color beneath. The result is beautiful!
Let your stylus be your submarine and take you deep underwater where it reveals beautiful, colorful fish and plant life unlike any on earth!
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My New Friend
My new friend is different from me. Meet some adorable—and unlikely—animal pals!
Can a kitten and a parrot be friends? Friends come in all different shapes, sizes, and colors, and these animals are learning to befriend creatures that don’t quite look like them. With adorable animal photographs and clever, humorous text, this charming book helps children learn to embrace diversity. It’s perfect for any toddler who is just starting to make new friends.
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Jane Goodall: 5-Minute Genius Stories
by Heather Alexander, Union Square Kids
Kids can travel to Tanzania with a young Jane Goodall and study chimpanzees alongside the world's leading expert.
Readers discover how Goodall's childhood love for animals leads to a lifetime of studying chimps and advocating for animal rights. After receiving a stuffed chimpanzee from her father, Jane becomes fascinated with observing animals. Years later, she studies wild chimps in the Tanzanian forest. She records previously unknown similarities between humans and chimpanzees that will change the scientific community.
Readers can follow along as Jane takes her new-found knowledge to advocate for the well-being of chimps and become a world-renowned animal rights activist.
Each book in this collectible series is an exciting combination of the perpetually popular 5 Minute stories format and nonfiction biographies for young readers genres. The series' unique approach, with each book containing ten exciting stand-alone stories in the life of a genius plus bonus informational content on the science, craft, and history behind each story, creates an engaging reading experience for young readers.
5 Minute Genius explores a broad range of noteworthy individuals with STEM appeal for readers ages 6-9, from polymaths like Leonardo da Vinci to artists like Frida Kahlo, to environmentalists like Jane Goodall and athletes like Simone Biles to activists like the Suffragettes.
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Leonardo Da Vinci: 5-Minute Genius Stories
by Wil Mara, Union Square Kids
Through ten colorful stories, get to know Leonardo da Vinci, the man behind the world's most famous smile!
Leonardo loves learning about the world around him and develops his own style of drawing called "knowing how to see." He creates thousands of drawings in his quest to understand the world. From far and wide, wealthy patrons ask Leonardo to paint their portraits or create inventions to make their cities safer. When the city of Venice is attacked by sea, who do they ask to help them in their time of need? Leonardo! When the Duke of Milan wants a mural in his new church, who does he ask to paint it? Leonardo!
Through his impressive artistic talent and scientific curiosity, Leonardo's contributions permanently change how people view the world.
Each book in this collectible series is an exciting combination of the perpetually popular 5 Minute stories format and nonfiction biographies for young readers genres. The series' unique approach, with each book containing ten exciting stand alone-stories in the life of a genius plus bonus informational content on the science, craft, and history behind each story, creates an engaging reading experience for young readers.
5-Minute Genius explores a broad range of noteworthy individuals with STEM appeal for readers ages 6-9, from polymaths like Leonardo da Vinci to artists like Frida Kahlo, environmentalists like Jane Goodall and athletes like Simone Biles to activists like the Suffragettes.
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Frida Kahlo: 5-Minute Genius Stories
by Stephen Krensky, Union Square Kids
Go behind the iconic self-portrait and discover the life and times of Frida Kahlo through ten colorful stories of her life as an artist and activist. Readers get an in depth look into Kahlo's childhood in Mexico through her rise as an artist, a political and social activist, and an inspirational educator.
Each book in this collectible series is an exciting combination of the perpetually popular 5 Minute stories format and nonfiction biographies for young readers genres. The series' unique approach, with each book containing ten exciting stand-alone stories in the life of a genius plus bonus informational content on the science, craft, and history behind each story, creates an engaging reading experience for young readers. 5 Minute Genius explores a broad range of noteworthy individuals with STEM appeal for readers ages 6-9, from polymaths like Leonardo da Vinci to artists like Frida Kahlo, environmentalists like Jane Goodall and athletes like Simone Biles to activists like the Suffragettes.
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Lionel Messi: 5-Minute Genius Stories
by Heather Alexander, Union Square Kids
"Argentinian star athlete Lionel Messi is the most decorated player in the history of professional soccer. Readers get to know him through ten fast-paced stories that showcase his astonishing skill, his commitment to the game, his creativity as a playmaker, and his love of his family and his sport"-- Provided by publisher.
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