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.

The inspiring true story of how one African woman began a movement to recycle the plastic bags that were polluting her community. Plastic bags are cheap and easy to use. But what happens when a bag breaks or is no longer needed? In Njau, Gambia, people simply dropped the bags and went on their way. One plastic bag became two. Then ten. Then a hundred. The bags accumulated in ugly heaps alongside roads. Water pooled in them, bringing mosquitoes and disease. Some bags were burned, leaving behind a terrible smell. Some were buried, but they strangled gardens. They killed livestock that tried to eat them. Something had to change. Isatou Ceesay was that change. She found a way to recycle the bags and transform her community. This inspirational true story shows how one person's actions really can make a difference in our world.

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

High-interest STEM topics including life on Mars and dark matter are described in an approachable, factual manner to excite and educate young readers.

This illustrated YA nonfiction title profiles and celebrates forty influential women in politics who are paving the way for the next generation

Humorous full-color photos, high-interest subject matter, and sidebars highlighting especially groan-worthy jokes make these joke books a hilarious delight for younger 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.

"Why do tigers have stripes? How do their claws help them hunt? Discover the answers to these questions and learn other fascinating facts about tigers' habitat, physical characteristics, and behavior."--

"Lions are stealthy hunters. They sneak up on their prey and then pounce! Find out how these animals hunt, what makes them such efficient predators, and how they thrive in their habitat."--Provided by publisher.

"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.

This title delves into several specific types of agricultural pollution and their causes, effects, and how we can proactively deal with them to make our planet a cleaner and healthier place.

Big rigs have powerful engines and lots of wheels. But how much weight these trucks can pull? How drivers stop these giant vehicles? From tires to roaring engines, this book contains details that will excite big-rig fans!

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.

Humorous full-color photos, high-interest subject matter, and sidebars highlighting especially groan-worthy jokes make these joke books a hilarious delight for younger readers.

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?

"Learn all about COVID-19, including its global spread, social distancing guidelines, and the search for a vaccine. This approachable book will help readers understand the pandemic and answer many of their questions about the disease"--

"Deadly coronavirus diseases such as COVID-19 can disrupt societies. Find out how health-care professionals will fight these viruses in the future with vaccines, preventative measures, and therapeutics"--

Create new technology crafts from old household materials. Devise a sundial from recycled cardboard, refresh old earbuds with string, and make a cell phone charging cradle from a recycled container. Detailed instructions and photos of the steps and the finished product will guide crafty techies through each activity. Additional pictures of how to make each project are accessible online via a QR code.

"Learn all about narwhals! These magnificent tusked creatures of the sea come to life through carefully leveled text and vivid images! Critical thinking questions and a photo glossary supply readers with the basic building blocks for reading nonfiction"--

A high-interest series with a science and social studies look at the coronavirus and the COVID-19 pandemic

"After years as an orphan, Henrietta Achilles is summoned to the town of Malrenard. She learns she's the only living relative of a notorious wizard--and she's just inherited his house and everything in it"--

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

High-interest STEM topics including life on Mars and dark matter are described in an approachable, factual manner to excite and educate young readers.

High-interest STEM topics including life on Mars and dark matter are described in an approachable, factual manner to excite and educate young readers.

High-interest STEM topics including life on Mars and dark matter are described in an approachable, factual manner to excite and educate young readers.

High-interest STEM topics including life on Mars and dark matter are described in an approachable, factual manner to excite and educate young readers.

"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.