"For Muslims around the world, Ramadan is the holiest month of the year. It is a time for fasting, prayer, and generosity. The month ends with Eid al-Fitr, a joyous three-day celebration. Many Ramadan customs are based on ancient religious practices. This title delves into the holiday's history, exploring how these traditions evolved over time. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features...

"Each year, Jewish people all over the world observe Rosh Hashanah. They celebrate the Jewish New Year with prayers, synagogue services, and family gatherings. It is a time to focus on God's forgiveness. Many of the holiday's traditions are based on ancient religious practices. This title explores how these customs developed over time. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include...

"It's a battle between two terrifying, tooth-filled predators! The great white shark is today's largest predatory fish. But millions of years ago, megalodon ruled the seas as the ocean's deadliest hunter. Learn what makes these similar monsters of the sea so deadly. Then decide which one would triumph if they battled in the ocean's depths"--

An exciting middle-grade debut starring a Muslim boy with a huge imagination. An NPR Best Book of the Year.
Welcome to the imaginative brain of Omar!
Omar and his family have just moved, and he is NOT excited about starting at a new school. What if the work is too hard or the kids are mean or the teacher is a zombie alien?!
But when Omar makes a new best friend, things start looking up. That is, until a Big Mean Bully named Daniel...

"In the late morning of May 29, 1953, the sun was shining brightly and a gentle breeze was blowing on the highest elevation of the world--and two men were there to witness it for the first time ever. Their names were Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, and they had ascended Everest. This is the breathtaking story of how two very different, yet equally determined, men battled frost-biting temperatures, tumbling ice rocks, powerful winds, and death-defying...

Omar is back with a big mystery to solve in the second installment of this imaginative, highly-illustrated series.
Omar is always full of ideas!
 
His family’s favorite mosque needs a new roof, and Omar’s money-raising plans are brilliant, especially the talent contest at school. It’s a huge success, but the next day, the money is missing!
Omar needs all of his super-spy creativity to track down...

During the summer before fifth grade, Ferris Wilkey has her hands full with her little sister terrorizing the town, her Aunt Shirley moving into their basement and her grandmother seeing a ghost--one who has wild, impractical and illuminating plans.

Kazu Kibuishi's thrilling #1 New York Times bestselling series continues! Emily has lost control of her Amulet and is imprisoned in the Void, where she must find a way to escape the influence of the Voice. Meanwhile, Emily's brother, Navin, travels to Lighthouse One, a space station where the Resistance is preparing to battle the approaching Shadow forces that would drain planet Alledia of all its resources. Emily and Navin must be smarter and...

The unforgettable seventh installment of Kazu Kibuishi's #1 New York Times bestselling series!

Emily, Trellis, and Vigo visit Algos Island, where they can access and enter lost memories. They're hoping to uncover the events of Trellis's mysterious childhood — knowledge they can use against the Elf King. What they discover is a dark secret that changes everything. Meanwhile, the Voice of Emily's Amulet is getting stronger, and threatens...

"It's a fight between two fierce armored reptiles! Today's crocodiles are powerful, sneaky hunters. But millions of years ago, the deinosuchus was one of the biggest predators of its time. Learn what makes these similar beasts so dangerous. Then decide which of the fearsome foes would emerge victorious in a beastly brawl"--