Stacy McAnulty writes with enthusiasm about science and history, often infusing her work with unexpected humor and a focus on curiosity. Her narratives approach complex subjects with accessibility and elegance, designed to spark young readers' imaginations. She aims to cultivate a love for learning and understanding the world in children. McAnulty's style is playful yet informative, making her a cherished voice in children's literature.
Set against the backdrop of a new semester in West Archer, Ivy and the Evers grapple with the weight of recent events and the looming mystery of their immortality. As they navigate the challenges of adolescence intertwined with extraordinary circumstances, the story explores themes of identity, friendship, and the consequences of their unique existence.
From the author of Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years comes a new hilarious and fact filled picture book about the formation and history of the Sun - uniquely told from the perspective of Sun himself!
'Hi, I'm Earth! But you can call me Planet Awesome.'In this hilarious and informative book filled to the brim with eye-opening, kid-friendly facts about our planet, you'll find scientifically accurate information from beloved children's book author Stacy McAnulty and vibrant art by award-winning illustrator David Litchfield.
If you can survive a bolt of lightning, you can survive middle school...right?
Lucy Callahan was struck by lightning. She doesn't remember it, but it changed her life forever. The zap gave her genius-level math skills, and ever since, Lucy has been homeschooled. Now, at 12 years old, she's technically ready for college. She just has to pass 1 more test — middle school! Lucy's grandma insists: Go to middle school for 1 year. Make 1 friend. Join 1 activity. And read 1 book (that's not a math textbook!). Lucy's not sure what a girl who does calculus homework for fun can possibly learn in 7th grade. She has everything she needs at home, where nobody can make fun of her rigid routines or her superpowered brain. The equation of Lucy's life has already been solved. Unless there's been a miscalculation? A celebration of friendship, Stacy McAnulty's smart and thoughtful middle-grade debut reminds us all to get out of our comfort zones and embrace what makes us different.
From writer Stacy McAnulty and illustrator Stevie Lewis, Pluto! is a light- hearted nonfiction picture book about the history of the dwarf planet seen through the eyes of Pluto itself.
After meeting a dog during a walk, a little girl declares that she wants one hundred dogs, but as her parents point out all the difficulties, she gradually reduces the number--until she gets the one dog she really wants.
Brains. 78% water, 100% delicious. A zombie chef who has sworn off eating brains salivates over this super powerful organ in this funny and fact-filled picture book. From learning about how the brain processes messages from our five senses, to learning why wrinkly human brains are so much more powerful than smooth mouse brains, this is an introduction to the organ that does it all.
An impactful picture book with a solid pay-it-forward message to encourage kindness in young children by the award-winning author of Excellent Ed and Sun! One In a Billion.
From writer Stacy McAnulty and illustrator David Litchfield, Ocean! Waves for All is a light-hearted nonfiction picture book about the formation and history of the ocean, told from the perspective of the ocean itself.
In this hilarious, tongue-in-cheek guide, kid-expert Max reveals everything you need to know about getting a new puppy.
Is middle school drama scarier than an asteroid heading for Earth? Find out in this smart and funny novel by the author of The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl. Every day in middle school can feel like the end of the world. Eleanor Dross knows a thing or two about the end of the world, thanks to a survivalist grandfather who stockpiles freeze-dried food and supplies--just in case. So when she reads about a Harvard scientist's prediction that an asteroid will strike Earth in April, Eleanor knows her family will be prepared. Her classmates? They're on their own! Eleanor has just one friend she wants to keep safe: Mack. They've been best friends since kindergarten, even though he's more of a smiley emoji and she's more of an eye-roll emoji. They'll survive the end of the world together . . . if Mack doesn't go away to a special school for the blind. But it's hard to keep quiet about a life-destroying asteroid--especially at a crowded lunch table--and soon Eleanor is the president of the (secret) End of the World Club. It turns out that prepping for TEOTWAWKI (the End of the World as We Know It) is actually kind of fun. But you can't really prepare for everything life drops on you. And one way or another, Eleanor's world is about to change.
When twelve-year old Ivy attends West Archer Academy, she is determined to graduate in two years and eventually follow her hero Ruth Bader Ginsberg to the Supreme Court, but after her roommate introduces her to a group of students who are hundreds of years old, she is forced to reexamine her priorities
How would you spend five million dollars in 30 days? A billionaire's wallet, a bizarre challenge, and an unlikely friendship send two kids on a wild adventure. From the author of The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl. Felix Rannells and Benji Porter were never supposed to be field-trip partners. Felix is a rule follower. Benji is a rule bender. They're not friends. And they don't have anything to talk about. Until . . . They find a wallet. A wallet that belongs to tech billionaire Laura Friendly. They're totally going to return it-but not before Benji "borrows" twenty dollars to buy hot dogs. Because twenty dollars is like a penny to a billionaire, right? But a penny has value. A penny doubled every day for thirty days is $5,368,709.12! So that's exactly how much money Laura Friendly challenges Felix and Benji to spend. They have thirty days. They can't tell anyone. And there are LOTS of other rules. But if they succeed, they each get ten million dollars to spend however they want. Challenge accepted! They rent cool cars, go to Disney World, buy pizza for the whole school-and that's just the beginning! But money can't buy everything or fix every problem. And spending it isn't always as easy and fun as they thought it would be. . . . As smart as it is entertaining, Millionaires for the Month is a thought-provoking story about friendship, privilege, and the value of a penny.
The second book in an exciting new picture book series focused on the science of the body from writer Stacy McAnulty, who leaves the solar system behind and takes readers into the human cardiovascular system with the help of a vampire duo.
Everyone in the Ellis family is excellent, except Ed the dog, who is determined to find something at which he, too, can excel.
Max transforms a routine grocery shopping trip into a comedic escapade, offering readers a humorous perspective on navigating the aisles. With witty observations and entertaining anecdotes, the guide makes the mundane task of grocery shopping feel exciting and fun, encouraging readers to embrace the adventure in everyday errands.
"Meet Earth. Planet Awesome! And your awesome home! Actually, Earth is home to all the plants and all the animals in the solar system, including nearly eight billion people. Humans have accidentally moved Earth's climate change into the fast lane, and she need your help to put on the brakes. Earthlings need Earth, and Earth needs Earthlings, so let's save Earth together!"--
Mehr als nur unser kleiner Nachbar ... Was würde unser Mond wohl erzählen, wenn wir ihn fragen könnten? In diesem humorvollen und liebevoll gestalteten Sachbilderbuch kommt unser nächtlicher Freund selbst zu Wort. Er erklärt Kindern, wie er durch eine Kollision mit der Erde entstand, warum er ständig um die Erde kreist und weshalb er für uns Erdbewohner so wichtig ist. Denn der Mond ist mehr als bloß ein Felsen! Er ist unser Fels in der Brandung und sorgt dafür, dass die Erde nicht zu wackelig wird. Und das schon seit über 4,5 Milliarden Jahren – welcher Freund kann das schon von sich behaupten? Spannende Infos rund um den besten Freund der Erde – vom Mond selbst erzählt! Die Autobiographie des Mondes – witziger Ansatz für ein Sachbuch Lieblingsthema Weltraum humorvoll und für Kleine verständlich umgesetzt Im handlichen Geschenkformat Zu diesem Buch finden Sie Quizfragen auf antolin.de Alle Bücher der Reihe: Band 1: Der Mond Band 2: Die Sonne Band 3: Die Erde
Sie ist der Star! Es war einmal, vor etwa 4,6 Milliarden Jahren ... Da wurde ein Stern geboren, unsere Sonne! In diesem humorvollen und liebevoll gestalteten Sachbilderbuch kommt unsere strahlende Freundin selbst zu Wort. Sie erklärt Kindern, wie unser Planetensystem einst entstanden ist und warum sie für das Leben auf der Erde so wichtig ist. Und weshalb sie vorhat, auch noch für weitere 6 Milliarden für uns da zu sein! Spielerische Sachbuch-Reihe mit strahlenden Illustrationen Unsere Sonne kommt endlich selbst zu Wort Im handlichen Geschenkformat Zu diesem Buch finden Sie Quizfragen auf antolin.de Alle Bücher der Reihe: Band 1: Der Mond Band 2: Die Sonne Band 3: Die Erde
Die Erde erzählt ihre Geschichte von der Entstehung vor über vier Milliarden Jahren bis zur Gegenwart. Der dritte Band der Planetenreihe bietet kindgerechte, spannende Fakten über die Erde, ihre Bewohner und ihre Veränderungen im Laufe der Zeit. Ein faszinierender Einblick in unseren Planeten!
Ich bin dein Zuhause! | Sachbilderbuch zu Klima- und Umweltschutz
Ein Bildersachbuch für Kinder ab 4 über unsere Erde und wie wir sie nachhaltig schützen können Was würde unsere Erde sagen? Fragen wir sie doch einfach! In diesem humorvollen Sachbilderbuch kommt Planet Erde selbst zu Wort. Er erzählt, wie sie es schafft, alle Pflanzen, Tiere und dazu fast acht Milliarden Menschen zu beherbergen. Beeindruckend! Doch mit dem Klimawandel, dem CO2-Ausstoß und der Erderwärmung haben wir Planet Erde ganz schön ins Schwitzen gebracht. Zum Glück ist es noch nicht zu spät, und wenn wir alle mithelfen, können wir unser fantastisches Zuhause retten.
