Candace Fleming Livres

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.

The narrative unfolds around the thrilling true story of the quest to discover Tutankhamun's tomb, highlighting the intrigue surrounding the supposed curse of the excavation. It explores the tension between the Western public's fascination with the tomb and the contentious battle over the ownership of its treasures, all crafted by award-winning author Candace Fleming. This account delves into the historical and cultural significance of the discovery, offering a captivating glimpse into archaeology's darker side.

Award-winning and critically acclaimed author Candace Fleming presents the edge-of-your-seat true story of the search for Tutankhamun's tomb, the Western public's belief that the dig was cursed, and the battle for ownership of the treasures within.

For fans of Balto and other real-life dog stories, here's a heavily illustrated middle-grade novel about a canine movie star of the 1920s, dramatically told in both words and pictures by an acclaimed author and a Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator. When movie director Larry Trimble travels to Berlin searching for his next big star--a dog!--he finds Etzel, a fierce, highly trained three-year-old German shepherd police dog. Larry sees past the snarls and growls and brings Etzel back to Hollywood, where he is renamed Strongheart. Along with screenwriter Jane Murfin, Larry grooms his protégé to be a star of the silver screen--and he succeeds, starting with Strongheart's first film, The Love Master, which is released in 1921. Strongheart is soon joined by a leading lady, a German shepherd named Lady Julie, and becomes a sensation. Touching, charming, playful, and based on real events, this moving tale by Candace Fleming and illustrated by Eric Rohmann tells all about "the wonder dog" who took America by storm. A NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST BOOK OF 2018 A CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST BOOK OF 2018

Fred and Helen Martini longed for a baby, and they ended up with dozens of lion and tiger cubs! Snuggle up to this purr-fect read aloud about the Bronx Zoo's first female zookeeper. When Bronx zookeeper Fred brought home a lion cub, Helen Martini instantly embraced it. The cub's mother had lost the instinct to care for him. "Just do for him what you would do with a human baby," Fred suggested...and she did. Helen named him MacArthur, fed him milk from a bottle, and cooed him to sleep in a crib. Soon enough, MacArthur was not the only cub bathing in the tub! The couple continued to raise lion and tiger cubs as their own, until they were old enough to return to zoos. In time, Helen became the first female zookeeper at the Bronx Zoo, the keeper of the nursery. This is a terrific non-fiction book to read aloud while snuggling up with your cubs. Filled with adorable baby cats, Cubs in the Tub is a story of love, dedication, and a special kind of family. Gorgeously patterned illustrations by Julie Downing detail the Martinis' in-home nursery, and a warm pallet creates a cozy pairing with Candace Fleming's lovely language. At the end, find a short biography of Helen Martini and a selected bibliography. A Junior Library Guild Selection A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year Named to the Texas Topaz Reading List

Scholastic Focus presents meticulously researched and beautifully crafted narrative nonfiction for middle-grade and young adult readers. These works aim to enlighten readers about the world, fostering critical thinking skills essential for becoming informed citizens who can analyze the past, engage in present discussions, and contribute to future growth. In the spring of 1941, hundreds of young women across Britain received a brief telegram instructing them to report to Station X at Bletchley Park, unaware of the significant work awaiting them. This sprawling mansion, surrounded by utilitarian huts, was a hub of secretive operations during World War II, where code-cracking efforts could sway the outcome of battles against Hitler’s forces. Among the brilliant cryptographers and eccentric scholars, it was often teenage girls who kept the operation running smoothly. Some excelled in advanced mathematics, while others were fluent in foreign languages. They operated complex bombe machines, interpreted wireless signals, and organized decoded messages, all while maintaining strict confidentiality. Candace Fleming, an award-winning author known for her engaging narrative style, brings this extraordinary and lesser-known chapter of World War II to life, highlighting the pivotal roles young people played in the wartime effort.

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.

The story features a princess's birthday party intertwined with Jack's thrilling adventures involving trolls, bears, and gypsies, creating a delightful blend of humor and excitement. This original fairy tale appeals to both girls and boys, making it a versatile choice for young readers. The vibrant illustrations enhance the engaging narrative, ensuring a captivating experience for all.

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!

Isabella Stewart Gardner's journey to transform her residence into a distinctive art museum showcases her passion for art and culture. The narrative explores her vision, determination, and the challenges she faced in curating a collection that reflects her eclectic tastes. Through her innovative approach, Gardner created a space that not only houses art but also invites visitors into her world, blending personal history with a commitment to artistic expression.

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.

How did two teenagers brutally murder an innocent child...and why? And how did their brilliant lawyer save them from the death penalty in 1920s Chicago? Written by a prolific master of narrative nonfiction, this is a compulsively readable true-crime story based on an event dubbed the "crime of the century." In 1924, eighteen-year-old college students Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb made a decision: they would commit the perfect crime by kidnapping and murdering a child they both knew. But they made one crucial error: as they were disposing of the body of young Bobby Franks, whom they had bludgeoned to death, Nathan's eyeglasses fell from his jacket pocket. Multi-award-winning author Candace Fleming depicts every twist and turn of this harrowing case--how two wealthy, brilliant young men planned and committed what became known as the crime of the century, how they were caught, why they confessed, and how the renowned criminal defense attorney Clarence Darrow enabled them to avoid the death penalty. Following on the success of such books as The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh and The Family Romanov, this acclaimed nonfiction writer brings to heart-stopping life one of the most notorious crimes in our country's history.

Set against the backdrop of the early Cold War in 1947, the story delves into the enigmatic events surrounding a crash in Roswell, New Mexico, sparking theories of UFOs and government cover-ups. It explores the intriguing possibilities of what truly occurred—ranging from extraterrestrial encounters to secret military experiments—while highlighting the role of military scientists and the cultural impact of this incident. Candace Fleming presents a captivating investigation into one of history's most enduring mysteries.

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

When ten-year-old Nolan and his little sister, Olive, find Ben Franklin in their kitchen, they do their best to guide Ben through the new world he helped form.

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.