What happens when Queen Libertine banishes the bee that bit her, as well as every other insect in the kingdom of Dunce? "She didn't stop at caterpillars, moths, bees and ants - bats, beetles and snakes didn't have a chance! All of these critters play important roles in getting food in our cups, our plates, our bowls!"Queen soon learned that without insects, "the fields were bare, nary a berry nor fruit anywhere!"But will King Claude be brave enough to stand up to the queen and save the day?Beautifully illustrated by Mary Ferris Kelly, "The Queen Who Banished Bugs" is a delightful tale with an important message: Insects are important!

When the Queen banishes bugs, she is shocked to realize all of her lovely songbirds are gone! How can she bring them back? After much advice, she finally realizes birds rely on bugs to live, and she changes her idea of horticulture to make her kingdom useful to wildlife. Inspired by Doug Tallamy and Heather Holm, the author reaches our planet's youngest caretakers in an informative and entertaining rhyming book.

After a tiny sweat bee lands on her heel, Queen Libertine banishes all bugs in the vast kingdom of Dunce. Livid when there is suddenly no watermelon, almonds or coffee, she learns something the hard way: Insects are important! Through humorous rhyming verse and entertain drawings, children learn that insects are essential to the food chain.

Animation has never been so popular. The best animated films have combined the latest technology with creativity and a flair for storytelling and are adored by both children and adults. With films such as Monsters, Inc., Shrek and Toy Story capturing the imagination of moviegoers and critics, animated film is enjoying a resurgence unseen since its golden age in the 30s and 40s. From the earliest full-length feature animation, Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, through stop-motion animation and Japanese anime to the advent of CGI, this book takes a critical look at animation through the ages and explores its infinite cinematic possibilities.

The Woggle-Bug, a creation from the mind of L. Frank Baum, who also penned the Wizard of Oz series, captivated the United States in the early 1900s. The comical character was a multimedia sensation at the time, appearing in everything from comic strips to books to a live stage show. Though some of the ethnic humor in the book may be somewhat jarring to modern readers, The Woggle-Bug Book remains a captivating read more than 100 years after its initial release.

An inspiring look at young climate change activists who are changing the world The world is facing a climate crisis like we’ve never seen before. And kids around the world are stepping up to raise awareness and try to save the planet. As people saw in the youth climate strike in September 2019, kids will not stay silent about this subject—they’re going to make a change. Meet 12 young activists from around the world who are speaking out and taking action against climate change. Learn about the work they do and the challenges they face, and discover how the future of our planet starts with each and every one of us.

From the limitless imagination of New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Julie Kagawa, return to the world of The Iron Fey. In less than twenty-four hours I’ll be seventeen. Although, technically, I won’t actually be turning seventeen. I’ve been in the Nevernever too long. When you’re in Faery, you don’t age. So while a year has passed in the real world, agewise I’m probably only a few days older than when I went in. In real life, I’ve changed so much I don’t even recognize myself. MY NAME IS MEGHAN CHASE. I thought it was over. That my time with the fey, the impossible choices I had to make, the sacrifices of those I loved, was behind me. But a storm is approaching, an army of Iron fey that will drag me back, kicking and screaming. Drag me away from the banished prince who’s sworn to stand by my side. Drag me into the core of conflict so powerful, I’m not sure anyone can survive it. THIS TIME, THERE WILL BE NO TURNING BACK. Don’t miss the first book in Julie Kagawa’s highly anticipated new series, SHADOW OF THE FOX, AVAILABLE OCTOBER 2, 2018 “Julie Kagawa is one killer storyteller.” —MTV’s Hollywood Crush blog “The Iron King has the…enchantment, imagination and adventure of… Alice in Wonderland, Narnia and The Lord of the Rings, but with lots more romance.” —Justine magazine “A full five-stars to Julie Kagawa’s The Iron Daughter. If you love action, romance and watching how characters mature through heart-wrenching trials, you will love this story as much as I do.” —Mundie Moms blog