Candace Fleming Boeken

Take to the sky with Apis, one honeybee, as sher embarks on her journey through life

Set in the Arctic, this companion to the award-winning Honeybee delves into the life and habitat of a majestic endangered species. Through vivid illustrations and compelling text, the book captures the beauty and challenges faced by this animal, highlighting the importance of conservation and awareness. Readers are invited to explore the unique ecosystem of the Arctic while learning about the species' role within it.

Explore the Arctic Ocean and encounter the fascinating narwhals, often referred to as underwater unicorns, in this beautifully illustrated nonfiction picture book. It offers a captivating glimpse into the lives of these unique creatures, highlighting their natural habitat and intriguing characteristics. Perfect for young readers, the book combines stunning visuals with educational content, making it an engaging resource for learning about marine life.

The narrative delves into the chilling events of 1924, where affluent teenagers Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb orchestrated the kidnapping and murder of a young boy, Bobby Franks. Their plan unraveled due to a crucial mistake involving a pair of eyeglasses. The story explores their motivations, the investigation that followed, and the courtroom drama led by famed attorney Clarence Darrow, who skillfully defended them against the death penalty. This gripping true-crime account captures the complexities of the case, highlighting themes of privilege, morality, and justice.

Eleanor Roosevelt finds herself in a modern-day home after an accidental time travel, leading to a humorous clash of historical perspectives and contemporary life. This entertaining sequel combines comedic elements with historical figures, showcasing the challenges and surprises of adapting to a new era through the eyes of a ten-year-old. As the two navigate their differences, readers can expect an engaging mix of laughter and lessons from the past.

Discover the dark side of Charles Lindbergh--one of America's most celebrated heroes and complicated men.First human to cross the Atlantic via airplane; one of the first American media sensations; Nazi sympathizer and anti-Semite; loner whose baby was kidnapped and murdered; champion of Eugenics, the science of improving a human population by controlled breeding; tireless environmentalist. Charles Lindbergh was all of the above and more. Here is a rich, multi-faceted, utterly spellbinding biography about an American hero who was also a deeply flawed man.

This rhythmic read-aloud about sharing by an award-winning author and a Caldecott medalist features a series of hilariously selfish forest animals. In a tall, tall tree, at the tip-tippy top, hangs a single red apple... Along skirts Mouse. “An apple!” she squeaks, "How divine! When it tumbles to the ground, it’ll all be mine!” And so it goes, for Hare, Fox, Deer, and Bear, who each can't wait to get their hands on the apple. Soon the wind huffs and puffs, the branch snips and snaps, and down the apple falls. Only one shiny red apple for five furry creatures? What are they to do?! Here is a read-aloud picture book, perfect for storytime, that will have kids repeating the refrain “Mine!”... complete with an ending that celebrates sharing and is sure to surprise!

The book explores the captivating ecology of tide pools along the Pacific Coast, revealing a vibrant world that emerges at low tide. Readers will discover a variety of unique sea creatures, from those that mimic stones to others that move with incredible speed. The author, Candace Fleming, skillfully presents the survival adaptations of these organisms during the sun's drying heat. Enhanced by lively illustrations from Amy Hevron, this nonfiction picture book serves as an engaging introduction to marine life for young readers and nature enthusiasts.

Seven award-winning young adult authors illuminate the lives of Britain's King Henry VIII and his six wives from different viewpoints

In the streets and canals of Venice, Gabriella can hear nothing but sweet music. The drying laundry goes slap-slap, the church bells go ting-aling-ling, and the lire go jing-aling-ling. Soon, Gabriella is humming her way through town -- and everyone hears her song! Some find it sad, others smile when they hear it -- but none can forget the beautiful melody. Before long, a certain struggling composer is inspired by Gabriella's song -- and a beautiful symphony is born.