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Rachel Rose
"Yesterday, I had a bloody scrape from falling off my bike. But today-there's a scab! Why does my body do that? Explore the silly body science of scabs. Learn why…
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"With front legs that fold and come together under the insect's head, it's no wonder how the praying mantis got its name. These insects blend in with their surroundings, turn…
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"With spikey scales that pop, bush vipers look like mini dragons. These sleek snakes silently slither up high in trees, hang out while waiting for their next meal, and strike…
"Hundreds of bright pink flamingos wade together in shallow water. One bird plunges its head underwater, scooping up a mouthful of shrimp that make its feathers pink. What else do…
Tiny jumping rodents with big ears and long legs bound across desert sands. Despite their pipsqueak size, jerboa can jump far and fast. They can also dig burrows to beat…
"A creature moves through the trees of the rain forest. Was it a zebra or a giraffe? It was an okapi! This animal has stripes on its behind and a…
"With colorful bodies and a powerful beak made up of teeth, it's no wonder how the parrotfish got its name. These fish hang around coral reefs, chowing down on the…
"With long back legs, jerboas look like mini kangaroos. These tiny rodents bounce up high across desert sands, dig burrows while waiting out the hot sun, and make speedy getaways…
Rachel Rose Pritchard
This book is a labor of dedication and a product of passion, bringing together decades of personal cooking experience and thorough studies.
Ever find yourself worrying about the mystery ingredients…
Rachel Dawson
'TENDER, SEXY, UPLIFTING AND FUN' SARAH WATERS - a queer coming-of-age love story that's funny, filthy and full of heart, set in 1980s Wales and London.
Ferida Wolff
Rachel Berger needs twenty-five cents to make her dream come true. But for Rachel, twenty-five cents is a fortune - and she’s running out of time.
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Hans Ulrich Obrist
The complex video installations of Rachel Rose trace themes of mortality and narrative
New York-based artist Rachel Rose (born 1986) approaches visual storytelling as a sensory experience informed by key…
Rachel Carnley
When best friends Alex and Rowan are abducted out of their small hometown in rural Nebraska, they find themselves up north in Alaska, where they are introduced to their captors…
Robin Rose Bennett
For fans of The Junior Witch's Handbook and The Spell Book for New Witches comes an engaging book for readers interested in natural magic, herbalism, and crystals as well as…
Rachel Kramer Bussel
Explore the allure of sex with a stranger with this erotic short story collection . . . Have you ever looked across a crowded room, locked eyes with someone you…
Rachel Ricketts
From spiritual activist, racial justice educator, and bestselling author Rachel Ricketts comes an inspiring picture book that guides children in heart-centered and mindfulness-based practices in the face of fear, anxiety…
From acting on Disney to winning three Grammy awards, Olivia Rodrigo is carving her own path to fame. And she won't let anything stop her from achieving her dreams. Olivia…
Rachelle Rose
There are so many different programs that have been ingrained into our minds as we have been conditioned on this Earth. Like a computer with many programs running, our minds…
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From sit-ins at lunch counters to sit-ins on the Congress floor, marching in Selma to marching though the halls of the Capitol, John Lewis fought for what he believed in…
From the wrestling ring to the red carpet, Dwayne Johnson’s star has been on the rise since he first slammed his way onto the scene. Find out how this wrestler-turned-actor…
The Angel Poetry Collection, The Year For Healing is Rachelle’s second book. Her first book, The Angel Within Me, is the story of her battle with a debilitating brain disorder…
"Sometimes when I play in the snow, my nose starts dripping. Sniff, sniff! Why does my body do that? Explore the silly body science of runny noses. Learn how they…
America Ferrera is a star on and off the screen. From winning an Emmy at only 22 years of age for a groundbreaking role as Latina fashionista and beauty-on-the-inside Betty…
A superstar on the court, number one in the world, and only in her twenties. Naomi Osaka is a groundbreaking tennis player making moves on and off the court. Find…
Whether writing for herself or speaking to the nation, Amanda Gorman shares her powerful voice. She also helps others speak about what matters most to them. Find out what drives…
Tony Hawk flipped and flew through the air like a bird before becoming a household name selling everything from skateboards to video games. And no matter how old he gets…
Could some playgrounds have more than swings and slides? Read four spooky tales about haunted playgrounds –
"Sometimes when I'm sick, I feel a tickle in my throat. Then, suddenly-cough! Why does my body do that? Explore the silly body science of coughs. Learn how they happen…
"Brrr! Sometimes when I'm cold, I start to shake and shiver. Why does my body do that? Explore the silly body science of shivering. Learn why it happens, how to…
Song and Spectacle, the third collection by award-winning poet Rachel Rose, is composed of fierce hymns to the particular and universal struggles of birth, passion and loss, and the paradoxical…
"A huge fish opens its powerful jaw, revealing rows and rows of sharp teeth. The great white shark uses these teeth to rip apart sea lions and other prey. Dive…
Michael Jordan shoots. He scores! This basketball superstar dominated the sport for years. From a set of three-peat victories to a key spot on the Dream Team, his position as…
Strong, smart, and fearless, orcas are awesome. They are often called killer whales, but they aren’t whales. They are dolphins! Read more to learn all about awesome orcas –
Whether he is playing cello on a stage for U.S. presidents, or at a school for children, Yo-Yo Ma is sure to dazzle any listener. Find out how Yo-Yo became…
From acting, to growing food on her family farm, Jennifer Garner works hard at everything she does. Find out how Jennifer does what she loves and helps children –
Simone Biles has flipped and twisted her way to being one of the top gymnasts in the world! But she has also takes care of herself. Find out how Simone…
When I play outside, sweat starts to roll down my face. Drip, drip, drop! Why does my body do that? Explore the silly body science of sweat. Learn how it…
Kamala Harris broke new ground in the courtroom, in the Senate, and-finally-in the White House. Throughout her life, the first female vice president worked hard to defend the rights of…
Bright orange fish bob in the water, darting in and out of scary stinging tentacles. But it’s okay-clown fish are covered in mucus that protects them from the poison that…
Some farms house more than chickens. Read four spooky tales about frightening farmhouses –
Hospital visiting hours are over, but not all visitors can leave. Read four spooky tales about hospitals –
We’re better together! When we work as a team, we can do everything from scoring a goal to tackling a school project or cleaning the garage. Bright, cheerful illustrations paired…
