Interested in basic astronomy? Suspicious about astrology? Think there is something significant in the constellations, but not quite sure what? This book is written with you in mind.

Spark our littlest learners’ interest in the night sky! The stars in the sky help scientists, and also point the way. Certain groups of stars tell a story, or tell us the month and day. For thousands of years, the stars have filled humankind with wonder. They have pointed the way, helped us tell time, and best of all, told us stories. Now, curious kids can explore the night sky with Stories in the Sky: Constellations. From Ursa Major and Ursa Minor, Leo the Lion, Orion the Hunter, and more, ten of the most popular and easiest-to-find constellations in the night sky are featured with beautiful illustrations that show the stars in the constellation as well as a cute rendering of the animal or person it represents. The fun, rhyming text introduces the ancient Greek or Roman character most often associated with the constellation, and the fun facts on each spread include basic information about where and when to find each of them.

"Rios evokes the mysterious and unexpected forces that dwell inside the familiar."—The Washington Post "Ríos delivers another stunning book of poems, rich in impeccable metaphors, that revel in the ordinariness of morning coffee and the crackle of thunderous desert storms. In one sonnet, Ríos addresses injustice in the borderlands, capturing with mathematical precision the everyday struggles that many migrants face—'The border is an equation in search of an equals sign.' A series of sonnets about desert flora abounds with fantastic, magical imagery—'Bougainvilleas do not bloom—they bleed' and 'Apricots are eggs laid in trees by invisible golden hens.' Likewise, Ríos's bestiary sonnets overflow with inimitable similes, worthy of a book unto themselves—'Minnows are where a river’s leg has fallen asleep' and 'Gnats are sneezes still flying around.' This robust volume is the perfect place to start for readers new to Ríos and a prize for seasoned fans."—Booklist In his thirteenth book, Alberto Rios casts an intense desert light on the rich stories unfolding along the Mexico-US border. Peppered with Spanish and touches of magical realism, ordinary life and its simple props—morning showers, spilled birdseed, winter lemons—becomes an exploration of mortality and humanity, and the many possibilities of how lives might yet be lived. Mad Honey Made from magnificent rhododendron, poisonous rhododendron, Very difficult-to-pronounce rhododendron—whatever Rhododendron even is—I would have to look it up myself, This word sounding puffed up, peacocky with its Indianapolisly-long spelling, all those letters moving in and out. But the plant itself, the plant and the bees that find it: The bees see in its purple flower, first, a purple flower. They do not spell it. They do not live in fear of quizzes, Purple offering what it has to offer, unapologetic, without further Definition, purple irresistible to the artist's and to the bee's eye— Who can blame either one this first-grade impulse toward love? Purple, always wearing something low-cut . . . Alberto Rios is the Poet Laureate of Arizona and host of the PBS program Books & Co. He was a finalist for the National Book Award for his poetry volume The Smallest Muscle in the Human Body. He teaches at Arizona State University and lives in Chandler, Arizona.

“Need a faith lift? If you're inspired by true stories of God showing up in the lives of real men and women, you won't want to miss His Faithfulness Reaches to the Skies by Forrest Zander. Engine failure at 7,000 feet over South American jungle with no place to land? Cancer? Friends mistaken for drug smugglers and jailed in a foreign country? In these situations and many more, God demonstrates His love for His children. A great read for yourself—a perfect gift for a friend.”Bernie May, Former President of JAARS, Former President of Wycliffe, Founder of The Seed Company“If you want an inspiring account of how God can use a man who has his heart set upon serving Christ, no matter the cost, you must read His Faithfulness Reaches to the Skies. As a missionary pilot in several South American countries, Forrest Zander replays the joys, sorrows, and unique challenges of aviation in the Amazon jungle. His stories warm the heart and build conviction. Read with caution—for God may use it to challenge you to invest your life in the unmet need of this lost world.”J. Paul Nyquist, Ph.D., President, Moody Bible Institute“…you are meeting the real Forrey in this book, fun loving, yet serious about his life with Jesus and with an infectious love for God, His Word and the people God brings into his life, wherever they are! This fast moving book will both reassure and challenge you in your walk with God.”Martin Huyett, Executive Director, Aramaic Bible Translation“His Faithfulness Reaches to the Skies is a significant read. You will laugh at times and weep at times. Throughout, you will see God's faithfulness to the Zanders as well as their faithfulness to God's call upon their lives. It will also send you to your knees asking God to work in your own heart.”Rev. Burt Kettinger, Sound Servant Ministries“A great example of a servant totally committed to the Lord. It will make you cry and laugh and you will find it hard to put the book down.”Bill Dillon, Founder & President Inner City Impact, Founder & President People Raising“In His Faithfulness Reaches to the Skies, Forrey Zander puts readers in the co-pilot's seat for one of the most harrowing—and important—jobs in all of missions: that of the aviators who transport people, food and supplies into and out of the most remote and dangerous places on earth. His thrilling stories will inspire readers to put their own gifts and interests to use in fulfilling the Great Commission.”Bob Creson, President/CEO, Wycliffe USA“A penetrating examination of a critical sphere of Christian mission by one of its most illustrious practitioners. This book will provide you with vision and practical tools for strengthening your own mission in the world.”Rev. Dr. Daniel D. Meyer “Forrest Zander writes as he has lived—passionately for Jesus Christ. What a book, what an adventure, what a life, what a Savior!!! His Faithfulness Reaches to the Skies is a captivating account of God's redemptive work in and through a man, a couple, a family and a mission agency sold out to the Lord and His kingdom purposes.… How reassuring to read of God's sovereignty and compassion in all areas of life, even in the tragic loss of a child and spouse. The goodness of God continues to be evident by bringing Wanda into Forrest's life to enable them to serve the Lord together. It's a great read.”Pastor Paul Jorden, Bethel Community Church“I have read many books in my time—more than I care to remember—but none quite like this. Here is a book that tells a story, a story with honesty and grace, about the life well lived. A life lived for Christ as a missionary pilot. If you love missions, you will love this book. And in it you will find the secret of that life well lived: give it all to Jesus.”Josh Moody, Senior Pastor, College Church in Wheaton

Knowing very little English, eleven-year-old Jingwen feels like an alien when his family immigrates to Australia, but copes with loneliness and the loss of his father by baking elaborate cakes.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Monster Calls comes a richly illustrated and lyrical tale, one that asks harrowing questions about power, loyalty, obsession, and the monsters we make of others. With harpoons strapped to their backs, the proud whales of Bathsheba's pod live for the hunt, fighting in the ongoing war against the world of men. When they attack a ship bobbing on the surface of the Abyss, they expect to find easy prey. Instead, they find the trail of a myth, a monster, perhaps the devil himself... As their relentless Captain leads the chase, they embark on a final, vengeful hunt, one that will forever change the worlds of both whales and men. With the lush, atmospheric art of Rovina Cai woven in throughout, this remarkable work by Patrick Ness turns the familiar tale of Moby Dick upside down and tells a story all its own with epic triumph and devastating fate.