Books published by Lerner Publishing Group

An updated and revised edition of a useful, informative, and fun guide for navigating life as an LGBT teen.

This high-interest guide to Minecraft makes STEM and coding content accessible to readers.

A retelling of the Greek myth in which Theseus comes of age and attempts to fulfill his destiny as a great hero and Athens' greatest king. In graphic novel format.

"They are born from eggs and spend their early days hunting small bugsthey're baby crocodiles! Learn everything from how the mother crocodiles can help babies hatch to how long crocodiles live in this bright, colorful book"-- Publisher description.

This title delves into different issues pertaining to nuclear pollution and its causes, effects, and how we can proactively deal with it to make our planet a cleaner and healthier place.

A retelling, in graphic novel form, of the myth of Osiris, the great King and God of the land of the Nile, whom the people love and worship along with his wife and Queen, Goddess Isis.

From one of China's most famous epics comes a righteous hero and god of war. Guan Yu, an ancient Chinese warrior, fights side by side with his blood brothers Liu Bei and Zhang Fei to squash the menacing Yellow Scarves. He defends his country and his honor, but his troubles are just beginning. All over China, opponents pose grave challenges, each one more trying than the next. Will Guan Yu prevail against the forces that threaten him? Or will the obstacles prove too much for even the brave warrior to handle?

"Young readers can explore Mercury and learn what scientists hope to discover about it in the future"--

"Playful puns and comical cartoon cats combine to show, not tell, readers what prepositions are all about. This 20th anniversary edition includes brand-new design details, fun back matter, and hands-on Try It! features"--

Rhyming text and illustrations present numerous examples of adverbs and their functions.

The best-selling Words Are CATegorical(R) series returns for fun and humorous takes on the parts of speech with these special 20th anniversary editions

"Simple, rhyming text and colorful cartoon cats help children understand adjectives in the 20th anniversary edition of this lighthearted book of verse. Updated with new back matter, a fresh design, and Try It! features"--

"Author Brian P. Cleary and illustrator Brian Gable collaborate to clarify synonyms for young readers. With an updated design, new back matter, and hands-on Try It! features, this edition will attract new and returning readers"--

What can you engineer from recycled materials? This books has loads of ideas! Construct an airplane from cardboard and a plastic bottle, transform an old T-shirt into a working wind sock, and build a small city from plastic containers. Detailed instructions and photos of the steps and the finished product will guide crafty engineers-in-training to make engineering-themed projects. Extend learning with additional photos of the maker process, accessible online via QR code.

As a child, Nikola Tesla saw a picture of a waterfall and imagined an invention that would harness the water's energy. Decades later, he invented the water wheel. Learn about the innovative inventor who changed the world of electricity.

"Informative text filled with STEM highlights teaches readers about Saturn, including recent discoveries made by the Cassini spacecraft and information about how scientists' ideas about the planet have changed over time."--]cProvided by publisher.

Introduces the planet "Mars, including details on climate and geography, how scientists have explored [it], and what they hope to find out about [it] in the future"--

"From its history to its future, learn all about Jupiter, what it looks like, and how scientists study this huge planet."--

Crafty readers will delight in celebrating Earth Day by making age-appropriate, Earth-themed projects from odds and ends they already have! Turn recycled paper into a beautiful bloom barrette, give old shoes new life with painted shark portraits, and build a beehive out of used straws. Easy to follow steps and color photographs provide inspiration and guidance as you create all kinds of activities. Step-by-step instructions pair with photos of in-progress and finished crafts. Extend learning with additional photos of how to make each activity, accessible online via QR code.

"What's more perfect than a day on the sofa while the rain patters on the windows? I'm just settling down with books, cocoa, and my long-haired dachshund when the doorbell rings. It's Fred the dragon, hoping to use the bathroom. There's nowhere suitable for a fastidious drago. After rejecting all the usual places, Fred sweeps us off through the storm to a world of floating pagoda bathrooms."--Publisher description.

Rachel and her family anxiously await Papa's return home with the most perfect etrog for Sukkot from across the sea.