Books published by North Star Editions

A cheetah runs fast to capture its prey. Science explains how many mammals dash across land. How Mammals Run explains how many mammals' bodies let them chase down prey or escape predators, as well as the forces at work that make them so fast.Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index.

When an assassin kills Princess Jiara's older sister Scilla, Jiara takes her sister's place as the bride to the king of a faraway country--hoping she can catch the killer before her sister's vengeful ghost murders their family--making Jiara the killer's next target.

College freshman Victoria Parker is moving on with her life after surviving her father's sexual abuse and six months of foster care. But when her long-lost aunt shows up, asking her to lie about her father's assault so he'll get a lighter sentence, Victoria's past collides with campus politics as she figures out whether and how to share her truth.

This title introduces readers to how people in different parts of the world move from place to place. Simple text, fun pictures, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to transportation around the world.

This title introduces readers to the toys people love in different parts of the world. Simple text, fun pictures, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to toys around the world.

This title introduces readers to how people in different parts of the world learn. Simple text, fun pictures, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to school around the world.

This title introduces readers to cultures in different parts of the world. Simple text, fun pictures, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to people around the world.

This title introduces readers to the homes where people in different parts of the world live. Simple text, fun pictures, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to homes around the world.

This title introduces readers to the games people in different parts of the world play. Simple text, fun pictures, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to games around the world.

This title introduces readers to what people in different parts of the world eat. Simple text, fun pictures, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to food around the world.

This title introduces readers to how people in different parts of the world dress. Simple text, fun pictures, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to clothes around the world.

This title introduces young readers to the kinds of tails that animals have. Simple text, vibrant photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to animal tails.

This title introduces young readers to the kinds of noses that animals have. Simple text, vibrant photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to animal noses.

This title introduces young readers to the kinds of mouths that animals have. Simple text, vibrant photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to animal mouths.

This title introduces young readers to the kinds of legs that animals have. Simple text, vibrant photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to animal legs.

This title introduces young readers to the kinds of horns that animals have. Simple text, vibrant photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to animal horns.