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New Nonfiction Books for Kids!
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Star Wars made easy
by Christian Blauvelt
A guide to the Star Wars universe shares character profiles, plot breakdowns, and trivia.
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Impact! : asteroids and the science of saving the world
by Elizabeth Rusch
An introduction to the science of asteroid study reveals how while most asteroids are harmless, some have caused massive damage on Earth and are diligently tracked by today's scientists, who help create plans to address asteroid risks.
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13 1/2 incredible things you need to know about everything
by Dorling Kindersley Limited
A lavishly illustrated compendium of facts covers a broad range of topics, from science and outer space to natural disasters and the animal world, pairing dynamic artwork with engaging and quirky trivia.
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Remember 10 with Explorer Ben
by Catherine Veitch
Teaches young readers memorisation tricks by helping Explorer Ben remember the items he keeps forgetting on his journey.
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Star Wars coding projects : Using Scratch
by Jon Woodcock
A step-by-step, visual guide to coding fun animations, games and sprites in Scratch outlines a variety of projects inspired by the Star Wars universe.
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Two truths and a lie : it's alive!
by Ammi-Joan Paquette
Blends crazy-but-true facts about the living world with a handful of fictional accounts, challenging kids to discover which two out of every three stories are true, in an engaging reference complemented by photos, maps and illustrations.
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How long is a whale?
by Alison Limentani
Introduces readers to counting, marine life, and comparison by exploring the size of animals.
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Not so different : what you really want to ask about having a disability
by Shane Burcaw
The disabilities advocate behind the nonprofit, laughingatmynightmare.com, presents a highly visual reference that answers the most common questions about his wheelchair and spinal muscular atrophy, describing how he works through his physical challenges so that he can fully enjoy the activities he loves.
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Little Leaders : Bold Women in Black History
by Vashti Harrison
A biographical reference by a debut author and illustrator is based on her popular Instagram posts and shares the stories of 40 African-American women who shaped history.
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Pinocchio rex and other tyrannosaurs
by Melissa Stewart
A picture book introducing some of the paleontology world's latest tyrannosaur discoveries is co-written by one of the key identifiers of the Pinocchio Rex and shares insights into tyrannosaur evolutionary history.
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What's the difference?
by Doyin Richards
An Upworthy.com and Today Show parenting expert presents a down-to-earth picture book filled with colorful photographs and simple text that celebrates friendship, diversity and acceptance.
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Harry Potter : a journey through a history of magic
by British Library
Complementing the British Library exhibit, provides an overview of the Hogwarts curriculum, covering thousands of years of magic history and displaying artifacts released from the Library's archives, previously-unseen materials, and items from throughout the world.
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Factastic : a LEGO adventure in the real world
by Scholastic Inc.
A latest entry in the vibrantly illustrated, educational series features LEGO scenes, vignettes, mini stories and LEGO renderings of famous figures in a wide range of subjects, from science and technology to history, geography and popular culture.
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