May 2026 list by Angie R. |
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Bryce Canyon National Park
by Sara Green
Engaging images accompany information about Bryce Canyon National Park. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8.
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Buzz: A Family Guide to Bugs and Bees and How to Spot Them
by Richard a. Jones
Let your child's curiosity run wild with this beautifully illustrated book of beetles, butterflies, bees, and more. Try to spot the Indian stick insect and see how its remarkable camouflage helps it evade predators. Admire the vibrant colors of the monarch butterfly and learn how its wings support an incredible migration. And take a closer look at the emperor dragonfly's compound eyes to see how its vision helps it catch its next meal.
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DC Super Heroes Crafts, Recipes, and Projects: 43 Amazing Things to Make Inspired by Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and More!
by Layne Halvorsen
A collection of 43 step‑by‑step crafts inspired by DC superheroes, featuring recipes, models, pranks, and creative projects for fans of all skill levels. From Batman‑themed snacks to Wonder Woman’s Invisible Jet, this book offers fun, colorful activities perfect for young makers and superhero enthusiasts.
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Disney: How to Draw Classic Characters In Easy Steps
by DK
Young artists will embark on an exciting artistic journey full of friends, incredible superheroes, fast racecars, brave explorers, and more! This 144-page collection includes classic characters from Disney movies such as The Jungle Book, 101 Dalmations, Robin Hood, and Alice in Wonderland. Just grab a pencil and a piece of paper, then flip through the pages of beloved Disney characters to find the one you want to draw.
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The Giraft: A Real-Life Giraffe Rescue
by Laurel Neme
When eight rare Nubian giraffes are stranded due to floodwaters, wildlife rescuers create a flotational craft to ferry the giraffes to a new home.
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Honor Flight: Celebrating America's Veterans
by Jeff Gottesfeld
A moving tribute to veterans and the Honor Flight program, this book follows an anonymous veteran’s emotional visit to Washington, D.C.’s war memorials. Through his reflections and the reactions of those who welcome him home, it honors the sacrifices of service members. Striking illustrations and an informative afterword highlight the monuments and the veterans whose stories endure.
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How Do You Become President?: A Book about World Leaders and Government
by Ben Murphy
A fun, illustrated introduction to how different countries choose their leaders—from presidents and prime ministers to kings, queens, chancellors, and supreme leaders. Each of the six big questions is answered with a silly guess first, then the real explanation, making nonfiction easy and engaging. Includes diagrams, a glossary, and activities as part of the How Do STEM series.
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The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Fast and Slow Animals
by Sami Bayly
Whether you like to take things fast or slow, you will lose yourself in this stunning encyclopaedia filled with incredible detailed illustrations and fun facts about some of the most fascinating fast and slow animals in the natural world.
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The Magnificent Book of Night Creatures
by Camilla De La Bedoyere
From the Egyptian fruit bat to the black-crowned night heron, The Magnificent Book of Night Creatures shows how the animal kingdom comes to life after the sun goes down with stunning and accurate original illustrations.
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Our Green Planet
by Leisa Stewart-Sharpe
An introduction to the hidden realm of plants that fuel our world.
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The Roots We Share: 100 Words That Bring Us Together
by Susie Dent
Susie Dent, broadcaster and word expert, is on a mission to find 100 words and phrases to bring people together. There are times when the world feels more divided than ever. But it is important to remember the things that unite rather than divide us. Susie has searched far and wide to unearth words and phrases--old, new, and long-forgotten--that celebrate harmony, unity, and the universal languages that connect people across the world.
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The Ultimate Smart Girl’s Guide: Advice on Friends, Family, School, Sports, and More
by Aubre Andrus
An essential, all-in-one Smart Girl's guide that covers essential tween topics including, self-esteem, sports, family, friends, money, and navigating middle school. The Ultimate collection of Smart Girl's Guides includes excerpts from American Girls' best-selling titles. Get tips, how-tos, and facts from the experts on everything from friends and family to sports and self-esteem to money and middle school. Find answers and advice about standing out, fitting in, getting along, and growing up.
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Venus! Fierce and Fabulous
by Stacy McAnulty
From writer Stacy McAnulty and illustrator Stevie Lewis, comes VENUS!-- a light-hearted nonfiction picture book about the sassiest member of our solar system.
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