August 2025 list by Angie R.
 
Baseball
by James Buckley

Learn about the history of the baseball and softball, top moments in the game, and some of the greatest players.

Born Inside a Nest So Small: Conversation with a Hummingbird
by Iza Trapani

A young child observes and admires a friendly ruby-throated hummingbird in this poetic love letter to the smallest birds in the world.

Drive to Victory: Incredible True Stories from the Fastest Sport in the World
by Karun Chandhok

The perfect read for the Formula 1-mad kid in your life. Written by real-life racing driver Karun Chandhok!

Explore the Spider-verse
by Simon Hugo

Discover a vast multiverse of spidery Super Heroes and their unique worlds in this fun and engaging guide to the world of LEGO Marvel Spider-Man. Learn about the vehicles and locations and meet amazing superstars like Peter Parker, Miles Morales, and Gwen Stacy--as well as lesser-known characters like Pork Grind and Scarlet Spider.

Food Around the World: Ways We Enjoy Food Across Countries and Cultures
by Gill Budgell

Children can explore the significance of food to different cultures and the variety of ways in which food is prepared and shared. Then learn how diet can vary according to personal choice, culture, and medical needs, and how food can be broken down into groups to help us maintain a healthy, balanced diet.

Hello, I'm a Toucan
by Hayley Rocco

A humorous introduction to the toucan.

Remember My Story: A Girl, a Holocaust Survivor, and a Friendship That Made History
by Claire Sarnowski

The true story of a young girl and a Holocaust survivor whose friendship led to a significant change in their community and beyond.

The Treasure Hunt: True Stories of Treasures Lost, Stolen, and Found
by Leisa Stewart-Sharpe

Follow a trail of intriguing clues and take an epic journey around the world and discover heart-stopping true stories of treasure lost, stolen, and found.

The Ultimate Book of Whales: Up-Close Encounters with Earth's Mightiest Mammals
by Brian Skerry

Dive into the beautiful world of whales with award-winning underwater photographer Brian Skerry as your guide. Showcasing all the major species, this book will introduce you to whales that can live for more than 200 years, a whale whose tongue can weigh as much as an elephant, whale pairs that can sing duets, and many more fascinating creatures.

A Universe Big & Small: A Story About Carl Sagan
by James Yang

When Carl stared out the window, he had many questions. Astronomer and scientist Carl Sagan loved asking questions--he wanted to learn about everything from the smallest atoms to the vastness of the galaxy. And by using his imagination and allowing himself to dream up questions big and small, he inspired others to keep exploring the mysteries of the universe and our place in it.

What if...You Didn't Make Snot?: And Other Amazing Human Body Questions
by Emma Young

Prepare to learn all about the human body, from blood vessels to the brain and nerves to nutrients, in this engaging question-and-answer book. What If You Didn't Make Snot? is not your usual science book. Children aged 7-9 will be drawn into each topic with one of 33 amusing questions that are guaranteed to make kids think about anatomy in a whole new way. Author Emma Young explains the answers with humor and plenty of science facts that kids will be racing to share with friends and family.