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When We Are Kind by Monique Gray Smith  This beautiful picture book looks at how the simple act of being kind, to others and oneself, affects all aspects of a child's life. |
Try a Little Kindness by Henry Cole  It's fun to be kind! Our funny animal friends show us how to be kind to each other. Be a great ally. Hold the door for a friend. Try a little kindness today, and you will feel so much, much better!. |
The Kindest Red: A story of Hijab and Friendship by Ibtihaj Muhammad  Sisters Faizah and Asiyah learn how to spread kindness on school picture day. |
For more book suggestions on kindness, explore this booklist. |
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Sky high! : a soaring history of aviation
by Jacek Ambroçzewski
"In this book you will meet brave aviators, daring aerial circus performers, and test pilots; see how a jet engine operates, how aircraft-carrier staff work, and how it feels to travel in an airship; and even see the cockpit of a fighter jet and if it's possible to build an airplane in a garage! In an accessible and funny format, readers will learn the answers to important questions such as: How do planes not fall from the sky? How does a radar or parachute work? Are wings or rotors better? The fascinating history of aviation is a story of countless ups and downs, proving that even the wildest dream can become a reality. It's time to fasten your seatbelts and get ready for takeoff!"
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The flying man : Otto Lilienthal, the world's first pilot
by Mike Downs
Presents the little-known history of Otto Lilienthal, a daring man who made more than 2,000 successful glider flights, becoming the first person in history to spend this much time in the air, which earned him title of the world's first pilot.
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Captain Bob takes flight
by Roni Schotter
A lively read-aloud picture book follows a little boy who, while cleaning up his messy room, imagines that he is Captain Bob, the best pilot in the whole world who is on a dangerous mission to pick up all of his toys before lunchtime!
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Wings!
by Paul Stewart
Penguin wishes he could fly like all the other birds, and even with their help he still can't seem to get off the ground, until he accidentally discovers a way in which he really can fly
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Clorinda takes flight
by Robert Kinerk
Using determination and vision, Clorinda the cow and her friend Hop the pig build a variety of flying machines, hoping to fulfill her desire to take flight.
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Penguinaut!
by Marcie Colleen
Orville is a little penguin who lives in a zoo and dreams of big adventures, like going to the Moon; the other animals are skeptical, but Orville is determined, so he builds a spaceship and sets out all by himself--and discovers that real adventures are best when they are shared with friends
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If you had a jetpack
by Lisl H Detlefsen
Invites the reader to imagine what it would be like to build and use a jetpack at home, at school, and even on a long voyage or two
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Flight school / : by Lita Judge.
by Lita Judge
An irrepressible Penguin who has the heart of an eagle but a body not built for the air diligently pursues his dream to flip, flap and fly, assembling a bit of technical help along the way. By the award-winning creator of Penguin Flies Home. 10,000 first printing.
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The flying girl : how Aida de Acosta learned to soar
by Margarita Engle
This beautifully rendered picture book, filled with soaring words and buoyant illustrations, tells the inspiring true story of Aída de Acosta, the first woman to fly a motorized aircraft. Simultaneous eBook.
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Will and Orv
by Walter A. Schulz
On a windy day in Kitty Hawk, N.C. in 1903, the Wright brothers attempt to make history as they prepare the "Flyer" for the world's first engine-powered flight
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Ping Pong Pig
by Caroline Church
At Apple Tree Farm, Ping Pong Pig spends his days trying to fly rather than doing chores, in a tale about a pig who refuses to be held down.
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Wind flyers
by Angela Johnson
Listening to the heroic tales of his great-great-uncle, a member of the Tuskegee Airmen, a young man learns all about this historic groups' adventures in training and as professional pilots, in a poetically written, inspirational tale from a Coretta Scott King Award-winning author.
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Ready to soar
by Cori Doerrfeld
"Riley's paper airplane is ready for take-off, but criticisms from all the birds threaten to ground the plane, until Riley meets a more supportive friend and rediscovers the joy of soaring"
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Cromwell Dixon's Sky-Cycle
by John A. Nez
Provides a look at the nation's obsession with aviation following the first historic flight by the Wright brothers and the crazy inventions that were developed during this period, including the flying bicycle known as the "Sky-Cycle" that was built by a 14-year-old boy in his own backyard.
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Flight : riveting reads for curious kids
by R. G. Grant
"Jet into the world of flight and discover its history, from the first hot-air balloons and gliders to today's supersonic spy planes, helicopters, and space vehicles. Telling the stories of the pioneers of aviation, such as Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart, Flight is also packed with fun facts. For example, did you know that early airplanes landed on wheels that were borrowed from cars and motorcycles?"
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Zephyr takes flight
by Steve Light
When a little girl who loves planes is sent to her bedroom for doing a loop-de-loop off the couch, she finds a secret door leading to a room filled with real flying machines and sets off on an exciting adventure.
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Sadie Sprocket builds a rocket
by Sue Fliess
"Sadie Sprocket is a girl with a big dream ... to go to Mars! No one has been to Mars (yet!), so of course that's where Sadie sets her sights. She learns everything she can about the planet and space, then assembles her crew of trusty stuffed animals. Together they build a rocket and prepare for the historic journey. And then finally ... blastoff!"
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The little airplane
by Lois Lenski
A board book adaptation of Pilot Small's classic aerial adventure invites readers to share a joyride up, up, up in the sky in an edition that combines bright illustrations with simplified text for younger children.
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Scholastic BookFlix
Video storybooks that are paired with nonfiction ebooks designed for preschool through 3rd grade. Collection includes books in English and Spanish. Free for CBCPL patrons! |
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