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Stamped (For Kids): Racism, Antiracism,
and You
by Sonja Cherry-Paul
A chapter-book adaptation of the best-selling introduction to the
history of racism and antiracism in America explains where racist
ideas came from, how racism impacts today's world, and the
approaches of leading change activists.
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City of Water
by Andrea Curtis
Living in cities where water flows effortlessly, it's easy to take it
for granted. This book shines a light on the water system that is
vital for our health and well-being. The narrative traces the journey
of water from the forests, mountains, lakes, rivers, and wetlands
that form the watershed, through pipes and treatment facilities, into
our taps, fire hydrants, and toilets, then out through storm and
sewer systems toward wastewater treatment plants and back
into the watershed. Also see other titles in the ThinkCities series.
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The Moon: Small-but-Mighty Neighbor
by Laura Perdew
Without the moon, Earth would be a very different place! In this
book, kids ages 5 to 8 will learn how the moon formed, how it keeps
the Earth steady, and why it has no life beyond rare visits from
humans. A hands-on project, fun facts, and a poem offer more opportunities for learning and language connections, while two
alien commentators make the whole package delightful and
hilarious. See more in the Focus on Science series.
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The Dinosaur Awards
by Barbara Taylor
Celebrate fifty of the most dynamic dinosaurs with this incredible compendium. In The Dinosaur Awards, prehistoric creatures big
and small are awarded prizes to celebrate their most dazzling
talents and unusual skills.
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A Rainforest Food Web
by Cari Meister
A journey to the Amazon Rainforest that shows elementary
readers how animals and plants in a rainforest ecosystem
survive in an interconnected food web. Also see other titles in
the Ecosystem Food Web series.
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How to Build an Insect
by Roberta Lynn Gibson
Visit a whimsical workshop and follow along as we learn how to
build an insect. Conversational text and playful illustrations
introduce readers to insect body parts.
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Orca Rescue: The True Story of an
Orphaned Orca Named Springer
by Donna Sandstrom
When a young orca was spotted alone in Puget Sound, no one
knew where she'd come from, but they knew it was dangerous
for her to be left there alone. Scientists and researchers from two countries had to work together to determine where the orca came
from, and then to decide how to save her.
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First in Flight: How a Photograph Captured
the Takeoff of the Wright Brothers' Flyer
by Michael Burgan
On-point historical photographs combined with strong narration
bring the story of the historic first flight ever to life. Kids will feel
as though they are at Kitty Hawk with Wilbur and Orville Wright
as the brothers prepare to test their aircraft. They'll also learn
about the history of flight and the skepticism that greeted the
Wrights when they, at first, refused to release the photograph
of their successful flight. Also see other titles in the Captured
History series.
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The Ultimate Art Museum
by Ferren Gipson
Discover beautiful reproductions from pre-history to the present, arranged in easy-to-navigate color-coded wings, galleries, and
rooms, each with an informative, narrative guide. This
museum-in-a-book is the perfect introduction to the history of
human creativity.
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A History of Music for Children
by Mary Agnes Richards
Embark on a musical journey around the world to meet the diverse
cast of composers, musicians, and performers who are famous for making the music we love. From Johann Sebastian Bach to Billie
Eilish, Hildegard of Bingen to DJ Kool Herc, Wolfgang Mozart to
Miriam Makeba, musicians come from many different times and
places and introduce music from a wide variety of genres.
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The Story of the Cincinnati Reds
by Jim Whiting
Encompassing the extraordinary history of Major League
Baseball's Cincinnati Reds, this book underscores significant
players, team accomplishments, and noteworthy moments
that will stand out in young sports fans' minds. Also see other
titles in the Creative Sports series.
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Muhammad Ali Was a Chicken?
by Dan Gutman
Did you know that Muhammad Ali was so terrified of flying on
planes he would bring a parachute? Or that he won the
Presidential Medal of Freedom? Bet you didn't know that he
had an official sweat-taster to determine how salty his sweat
was after each match! Siblings Paige and Turner do - and
they've collected some of the most unusual and surprising facts
about the legendary boxer and civil rights activist, from his
childhood and the spark of his boxing career through his time
as heavyweight champion of the world. Also see Albert Einstein
Was a Dope?
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The Year of the Buttered Cat: A Mostly True Story
by Susan Tyler Haas
Thirteen years ago, when she was just a tiny baby, something
terrible happened to Lexi Haas. Something criminal. It left her
with an out-of-control body and without a voice. Now, as a
precocious, superhero-obsessed teen, Lexi is counting down
the final 24 hours to a risky brain surgery that might help her
talk or - dare she dream it - to walk and use her hands. As surgery
grows closer, Lexi finds an urgent, relentless need to share the
story of the year in her life she calls The Year of the Buttered Cat.
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Planting Peace
by Gwendolyn Hooks
This book tells the story of Wangari Maathai, women's rights
activist and one of the first environmental warriors. Wangari
began the Green Belt movement in Kenya in the 1960s which
inspired thousands of people to plant over 30 million trees in
30 years. She was also the first African woman to win a Nobel
Peace Prize.
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Niki Nakayama: A Chef's Tale in 13 Bites
by Jamie Michalak
Using the structure of a traditional kaiseki meal, this book details
the Japanese American chef's hunger for success in 13 "bites,"
letting her food do the talking as she rises to culinary fame.
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