May 2025 list by Angie R. |
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Dogs vs. Humans: A Showdown of the Senses
by Stephanie Gibeault
A junior nonfiction book helps readers better understand dog behavior and creates a fierce but fun competition comparing the ways dogs and humans perceive the world through each of the five senses: sight, smell, taste, touch and hearing.
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Epic Cities: Take a Tour of 24 Cities
by Sam Sedgman
Unique and enthralling aspects of each city will invite readers to consider the hidden systems that support their own ways of life, noticing details about the world, and discovering amazing similarities and differences with people across the planet.
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5-Minute Dinosaur Tales
by Courtney Acampora
Go on a dinosaur adventure with Smithsonian Kids! This collection includes 12 highly engaging illustrated stories featuring popular dinosaur species that can each be read aloud in just 5 minutes.
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Grossology: The Science of Really Gross Things!
by Sylvia Branzei
This classic of modern gross scholarship now has a whole new look. Complete with hilariously disgusting illustrations and fun activities, this guide to all things gross covers everything from barf to farts to scabs. Discover the science behind the sickeningly cool stuff that comes out of our bodies.
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Growing Green: A First Book of Gardening
by Daniela Sosa
From strawberries in galoshes to herbs in recycled tin cans, an easy-to-follow gardening book contains 15 simple projects for young gardeners and explains how to grow fruit, herbs and vegetables in whatever space they have at home.
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Torrible Puns: A Collection of Punny Poems
by Tricia Torrible
Packed with witty humor, this clever mix of poetry and puns features everything from animals and beloved nursery rhyme characters to outer space and favorite sports.
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Wayne Gretzky vs. Alex Ovechkin: Hockey Legends Face Off
by Elliott Smith
Wayne Gretzky and Alex Ovechkin are hockey superstars! Between the two, Gretzky has the most career points, but Ovechkin has more game-winning goals. So which one is the all-time best? Young readers can decide for themselves by comparing the fantastic feats and stunning stats of two legendary pro hockey players.
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What Do Doctors Do?
by Sarah Hull
Find out about the many different forms a career as a doctor can take, from diagnosing diseases or performing life-saving surgery to fighting a pandemic, and learn about the steps to take to become a doctor.
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