Books published by Downtown Bookworks

Reading this book is like having a cool older sister holding your hand through every curve that puberty throws your way. Funny, frank, and fully illustrated, it covers all of the physical, emotional and social changes going on inside and out.Puberty is a time of tremendous change. Bodies grow up and out, moods swing, socializing takes on a whole new look and feel. It can be intimidating and awesome, overwhelming and liberating. The authors break down the science and share a slew of insightful, funny personal tales, showing and telling girls what to expect as their hormones rage and their bodies change. In addition to reviewing physical changes, the book does a deep dive into emotional development from early sexual feelings to anger and anxiety. Recognizing puberty as a time of transition in terms of a young woman's place in the world, the authors also explore friendship, social media, body image, identity, peer pressure, and other important, contemporary issues. A diverse range of experiences and viewpoints from an extensive circle of sisters, friends, and others is lavishly, hilariously illustrated by Amelia Pinney. No-holds-barred, and packed with useful information, this is a must-read for curious middle school girls.

Bilingual mini biographies (in English and Spanish) introduce young readers to groundbreaking Latino leaders-from Roberto Clemente and Cesar Chavez to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sonia Sotomayor.Thoroughly engaging stories about amazing trailblazers include contemporary figures in many fields, from science and business to journalism and visual arts. Five-minute biographies provide an interesting window into each person's origins and accomplishments, as well as describing the way their heritage factored into their lives. Curious readers will discover: *which Supreme Court justice was called Aji (hot pepper) by her family when she was a girl *how Julián and Joaquin Castro's mother set the stage for her twin boys to go into politics *why Jorge Ramos never stops asking "why?" *Desi Arnaz's secret to making sitcom history on TV *and many more insights into these, and other, amazing lives From current stars like Lin Manuel Miranda and Jennifer Lopez to icons such as Dolores Huerta and Desi Arnaz, readers will learn about extraordinary people from different backgrounds who made their mark in a wide range of fields.

This beautifully designed set of 4 concept board books teaches letter sounds AND foreign language-illustrating first words in English and Spanish, French, German, and Italian. Each book includes simple, elegant illustrations for 26 A-to-Z child-friendly items, identified in English and a second language. Since the words in both languages begin with the same letter and share similar sounds, curious kids can double (or quadruple) up on early learning! Grownups can expand their language skills at the same time. Each foreign word includes phonetic pronunciation. Thoughtfully designed to feel good in small hands, babies through kindergartners will be challenged and thoroughly engaged.

Fun illustrations and entertaining, rhyming text provide an overview of some of the most influential, iconic Jews in recent history, providing context on how each made their mark. Parents, grandparents, and their little ones will enjoy this look at the Jewish impact on the fields of entertainment, literature, musical theatre - and even super heroes!

Fifty biographies of groundbreaking, outspoken, odds-defying Jewish women serve as inspiration and roadmap for the next generation.

Full of unforgettable upsets, miraculous comebacks, and tales of incredible drive and commitment, the 40 profiles in GIRL ATHLETE celebrate the game-changing women and girls who have broken records on and off the court. Soccer. Check! Basketball. Check! Gymnastics, downhill skiing, volleyball, figure skating, tennis. Check! This action-packed illustrated collection of profiles shines a spotlight on 40 outstanding female athletes in fields from baseball to rock climbing who have broken records, redefined their sport, and shown incredible sportsmanship and feats of endurance. Celebrate the strength, commitment, and skill of icons like Serena Williams and Nadia Comaneci, powerhouses like Wilma Rudolph and Lindsey Vonn, and recent headliners like Simone Biles and Megan Rapinoe. Young athletes and sports fans will love the inspiring stories in the book and will walk away with winning wisdom from the MVPs about staying mentally and physically fit, making the most of their training, getting their head in the game, ignoring the naysayers, exhibiting good sportsmanship (even when things go terribly wrong), and pushing themselves to surpass their goals and find their personal best.  ABOUT THE  SERIES GENERATION GIRL books celebrate game-changing women. They are filled with profiles of amazing women who’ve been there, done that, and learned some valuable lessons along the way. Readers will be inspired by their stories, learn from their struggles and successes, and pick up some useful tools so that they too can change the world. Other Generation Girl books include: Girl CEO, Girl Activist, Girl Genius, and Girl Leader.

This fun first taste of preschooler-friendly mitzvot is a very basic introduction to Jewish principles and to good behavior.Clever, humorous illustrations accompany rhyming text about important Jewish do's and don'ts. From respecting parents and grandparents and feeding the hungry to telling the truth and repairing the world ("tikkun olam"), each page highlights a different mitzvah in a way that's engaging and totally relatable for kids two years of age and older. This adorable introduction to mitzvot doubles as an early guide socially conscious behavior.

The 40 profiles of scientists, doctors, engineers, inventors, innovators, and disrupters in Girl Genius are sure to energize any teen or tween with a desire to solve problems, improve lives, and save the world (or maybe just make it run a little more smoothly). Each mini-biography tells a story of a woman who identified a problem and fixed it through some combination of ingenuity, experimentation, perseverance, hard work, and luck. These inspiring stories also provide advice and strategies for any reader who wants to follow in the footsteps of creative, resourceful, game-changing women like Marie Curie, Stephanie Kwolek, Keiana Cavé, Grace Hopper, Sha Yao, Katherine Johnson, and more.  ABOUT THE  SERIES Generation Girl books celebrate game-changing women. They are filled with profiles of amazing women who’ve been there, done that, and learned some valuable lessons along the way. Readers will be inspired by their stories, learn from their struggles and successes, and pick up some useful tools so that they too can change the world. Other Generation Girl books include: Girl CEO and Girl Activist.

PBS KIDS Spot the Differences puzzles are totally addictive fun for children ages 3 to 5. Fifty irresistible puzzles take kids on a trip around the world, from Paris to Peru, Aruba to the Alps, Thailand to Tanzania, and Ghana to Greece. Each simple picture puzzle challenges children to focus, observe, count, and compare pictures to find subtle (and hilarious) differences between them. Who gave the Queen's Guard ice cream? What's that on top of the Great Pyramid? Why does St. Basil's look so silly? When did a soccer ball turn into a watermelon?! Kids will have a blast pointing out the things in each picture that have changed-and they'll hone important skills while they play!

A fun, quirky A to Z introduction to all things geeky runs the gamut from Dungeons and Dragons to super heroes; from wizards to warp drive; from Middle Earth to galaxies far, far away.Cool, colorful illustrations and snappy, rhyming text introduce geeks-in-training to their future favorite things. Insider Star Trek references, superpower basics, nods to science fiction classics and more will entertain little ones and the grownups who can't wait to take them to their first Comic Con. A-Z themed spreads are simple, funny and sweet-providing the perfect beginner course in geek iconography.

Spotlighting vibrant, inspiring black women whose accomplishments have changed the world for the better, this volume profiles well-known historical figures and women who are pushing boundaries today, including Ida B. Wells, Mae Jamison, Maxine Waters, and Ava DuVernay. Illustrations.