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From Ross Mathews (The Drew Barrymore Show and RuPaul?s Drag Race) and his husband, Dr. Wellinthon García-Mathews, comes a heartwarming and humorous tale of love and family as two young boys travel to Mexico to be ring bearers in their uncles? wedding.From Emmy-winning TV host and producer Ross Mathews (The Drew Barrymore Show and RuPaul?s Drag Race) and Dr. Wellinthon García-Mathews comes a heartwarming and humorous tale of family, friendship, and love inspired by their real-life wedding.Evan and Andy are excited to visit Mexico for their uncles? wedding?and their parents are excited that the boys will have a chance to experience the culture, practice their Spanish, and learn responsibility as ring bearers in the ceremony. Once they arrive, Evan and Andy just want to play soccer, swim, and eat all the great food. However, once the festivities are in full swing and the boys witness the love and happiness between their two tíos, they quickly embrace their role in their uncles? very special day.This debut picture book written by Ross Mathews and Dr. Wellinthon García-Mathews, and illustrated by Tommy Doyle, reminds us about the importance of love, family, and embracing one?s cultural identity.

San Diego-based model and influencer Jaime Montez isn''t the heir-or even the spare-to his family''s Taco King fast-food empire. So after he''s asked to be the face of yet another non-Hispanic, celebrity-owned tequila company, Jaime decides to reinvent his role in the family dynasty: he''s going to start his own liquor brand. The problem? He''s an agave amateur. He needs help if he expects to ever master mezcal. And he has the perfect teacher in mind... Alma Garcia is the toast of Tiburon. Having passed the gruelling examen de Consejo Regulador del Tequila in Mexico, Alma used her extensive knowledge as a certified catadora to open the hottest mezcal bar in Marin County. When her college flame returns with a tempting proposition-he''ll promote her business in the local Cinco de Mayo Street Festival if she''ll bring him into the world of tequila-it''s as if the holiday spirits are bringing Jaime and Alma back together. She has plenty to teach him about tequila-from harvesting the agave to taking a proper sip, and even introduces him to farmers who grow and bottle their own local mezcals. Their chemistry is intoxicating, but Jaime''s ulterior motives for reconnecting bring the threat of another serious love hangover, leaving them both to wonder if this second chance at romance is worth the shot...

This exciting book teaches young readers that there is no single route to success, and that anything is possible. TIME for Kids: Your Hot Job Field Guide empowers kids to tap into their strengths and start exploring career opportunities relevant to the ever-changing future of work. Based on a digital platform created by the TIME for Kids editors, this book has kids assess their skills, explore their passions, and find a path toward meaningful work. With hundreds of job possibilities for today's youth, this field guide sets kids up for success by exposing them to unlimited options.

Alex's favourite things to do are watching YouTube videos of rocket launches with his Papi and spending hours on the NASA website reading about astronauts and planets. He even dreams of going to space one day himself, and knows he'll have to study hard in order to get there. But Alex is in his 'self-contained' classroom, which means doing the same dull worksheets every day and reading books his sister read back in the third grade. Worst of all, being in SC means nobody thinks he's ready to join Ms. Rosef's mainstream science class - the class Alex knows will be the first step on his path to NASA. When his teacher says 'not yet' for the millionth time, Alex decides it's time to make a change. Now he's ready to try everything he can to get the people in his life - his teachers, his parents, and the kids at school - to understand that he, Alex Ramirez, is capable of the extraordinary.

In 1998, the United States, Canada, Japan, Russia, and ten other European countries collaborated to create the International Space Station. Modules were created by experts from all over the world and then launched into space, where they were assembled into a functioning research laboratory and living space for astronauts. Thanks to the station, humans have been able to conduct experiments and collect data in a way that they had never done before. Today, over 280 astronauts from over twenty countries have visited the International Space Station. The contributions to STEM and space exploration aboard the ISS are far-reaching and ongoing for space programs around the world.

Motocross is Eva’s life. Nothing beats the rush she feels ripping it up on the course - except maybe the moment just after the race when she removes her helmet, and the other riders realise they just got smoked by a twelve-year-old girl. While fear of bullying leads Eva to keep her passion a secret at school, she’s known in the local racing circuit as “Eva Knievel,” a brazen competitor willing to risk it all to win. But when her daredevil behaviour leaves her with a bruised ego and a busted bike, Eva is forced to reckon with the high costs of her beloved sport - financial, physical, and emotional. As if that reality check weren't harsh enough, there's a new girl at school whose arrival not only threatens Eva's carefully crafted school persona, but her place on the podium, too.

J. Robert Oppenheimer was a brilliant physicist who led the American effort to build the atomic bomb during World War II, and who later found himself confronting the moral consequences of the revolutionary weapon he helped create. Readers of all ages will witness the rise and fall of a scientific and historical icon in this masterful new edition. Exploring his childhood, his secret work on the bomb, his central role in the Cold War, and his tragic downfall, this quintessential biography is history at its finest. Filled with dozens of photographs and updated information.

Frank E. Armadillo is an Expert Explorer Extraordinaire who can’t wait to tell you all about their latest discovery: pretty, pretty princess birds! Frank E. knows what flamingos eat (pink cotton candy), where they live (only the swankiest, most exclusive beaches), and even why they stand on one leg (they're practicing to be ballerinas, of course). Except here comes a real-life Flamingo! In this laugh-out-loud and fact-filled series-opener, Frank discovers they don't know what they don't know, and that real experts ask questions.

The Texas desert may be hard living for some, but not for a little lizard called the horned toad. Between lounging in the hot sun, snacking on ants, and chatting with his new friend Owlet, things are pretty easy. Some might even say it's a laid back life . . . unless of course he's about to get eaten. Then, and only then will he show off a trick so wacky and weird, it will make you run for the hills (just like his predators). That's right folks, this toad has a superpower!Ready to find out what it is? You won't believe your eyes!

Celebrate ancient Greek mythology and civilisation, where Heracles performed his twelve heroic feats and Athena defended the acropolis as the goddess of war and wisdom. For centuries, these tales were at the centre of Greek society and religion. The legends of Greek mythology have been retold around the world in stories like Ovid's Heroides and Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, influencing everything from ancient Roman culture to bestselling American novels of the twenty-first century. Including well-known tales of Medusa and Perseus, sirens, goddesses, and more, this book explores the vibrant stories that live on and inspire young readers to this day.

In this rainbow-shaped book with colored edges, young readers will discover the many colours of foods on each spread. Spot the ice cream on the pink page, the avocado on the green page, and more in this engaging and delicious board book featuring everyone’s favourite caterpillar!

When Penny Lowry and her friends learn they will be attending an after-school etiquette class, it brings up a whole new wave of worries for Penny: who knew there were so many ways to make a bed improperly? Or to pass the bread the wrong way at dinner? Yikes!Even worse, in a lesson on how to write thank-you cards, Penny receives an anonymous note from someone who clearly has a crush on her! Penny isn’t ready to have a crush on anyone AT ALL. But should she be? And what about everyone else in her grade? The purpose of etiquette class is to teach kids how to behave like grown-ups. But what if Penny isn't ready to grow up ye? t's all a lot to handle, but luckily Penny has her dog Cosmo, her friends, and her love of drawings to get her through!

Siblings Mouse, Gus, Lulu, and Bandit are super puppies. Each pup has a special power - from telekinesis to size manipulation to telepathy to shape-shifting - that will help them with their mission of delivering magic balls to deserving humans who will do good. There have been signs that the dangerous Elementals are back on Earth and have something big planned. It’s up to the superpuppies to save the day!Mouse must get the magical earth ball to the local baseball team’s star pitcher. Will she be able to find a human companion to help her?

When classmates Tony, Mia, and River find themselves together in Ms. Gold's classroom, a friendship quickly forms and leads them to creating the After-School Kindness Crew. Join the trio as they bring joy to those around them, with laughs, adventures, and brain breaks along the way. This first book in the series introduces the origins of the After-School Kindness Crew, starting with a Surprise Us Day in their class, which leads to more surprises than anyone expects! From an escaped snake to a rowdy dog let loose from his cage to disguises slipped on to save the day, the hijinks and humour continue from start to finish!Read along to get to know the crew and learn how a sweet dog in need of adoption helps bring them all together.

At home, May loves to play pretend with her puppets, leading them fearlessly on all sorts of adventures. But at school, May is shy. When a class project offers the perfect chance for May to speak up, she has a unique idea for how to use her voice. With a little practice, a lot of imagination, and the help of a special friend, May is ready to let out her inner lioness!Based on the real-life story of Emmy-winning author Megan Piphus, the first full-time Black woman puppeteer on Sesame Street, and lovingly illustrated by award-winning artist Nina Mata, this tale of authentic self-expression will inspire young readers to embrace their own unique voices. Back matter features illustrated step-by-step instructions to make a puppet!

Siblings Mouse, Gus, Lulu, and Bandit are super puppies. Each pup has a special power - from telekinesis to size manipulation to telepathy to shape-shifting - that will help them with their mission of delivering magic balls to deserving humans who will do good. There have been signs that the dangerous Elementals are back on Earth and have something big planned. It’s up to the super puppies to save the day!Gus must get the magical air ball to the teenaged queen of the town parade. Will he be able to find a human companion to help him?