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.

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.

Presented in a distinctive "scrapbook" style, this biography explores the multifaceted life of Eleanor Roosevelt, highlighting her roles as a wife, mother, United Nations delegate, and civil rights advocate. It also delves into her contributions as a children's author and board member of the Junior Literary Guild, enriched with photographs that bring her story to life.

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.

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

Structured around the key themes of Benjamin Franklin's life, this distinctive portrait draws inspiration from his own "Poor Richard's Almanack." It provides insights into his character and contributions to American history, enhanced by illustrations that bring his story to life. The book offers a creative exploration of Franklin's influence and legacy, making it a compelling read for those interested in one of America's pivotal figures.

From the acclaimed author of Amelia Lost and The Lincolns comes a heartrending narrative nonfiction page-turner--and a perfect resource for meeting Common Core standards. When Russia's last tsar, Nicholas II, inherited the throne in 1894, he was unprepared to do so. With their four daughters (including Anastasia) and only son, a hemophiliac, Nicholas and his reclusive wife, Alexandra, buried their heads in the sand, living a life of opulence as World War I raged outside their door and political unrest grew into the Russian Revolution. Deftly maneuvering between the lives of the Romanovs and the plight of Russia's peasants and urban workers--and their eventual uprising--Fleming offers up a fascinating portrait, complete with inserts featuring period photographs and compelling primary-source material that brings it all to life. Using period photographs, compelling primary-source material, and riveting text, this book shares the story of Russia's Nicholas II and his wife, who lived in opulence as World War I raged on. The text contains violence and racial slurs.

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.