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When moon became the moon
by Rob Hodgson
"This delightfully fun exploration into the moon both informs and entertains, and helps young readers make sense of the world around them. The charming protagonist, Moon, sparsely narrates her story in eleven short chapters with text bubbles and vignettes sprinkled in to provide wit, style, and humor. Young audiences will immediately connect to the colorful, whimsical art and welcome a sense of accomplishment in devouring this unexpected, yet wholly accessible scientific book"
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Fossil
by Paul D Taylor
A photo essay about different types of fossils, from bacteria and algae to birds and mammals
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Indigenous ingenuity : a celebration of traditional North American knowledge
by Deidre Havrelock
This wide-ranging STEM book, which includes fun-filled, simple activities and experiments, celebrates the countless discoveries and technological inventions from Indigenous North Americans, showing readers how to embrace the mindset of reciprocity, environmental responsibility and the interconnectedness of all life. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Our planet! : there's no place like Earth
by Stacy McAnulty
In this first-of-its-kind book told with hope for human resourcefulness in the face of climate change, the Earth shares her brief—cosmically speaking—life to date, eager to tell Earthlings all about her current life and her uncertain future. 75,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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When the sky glows
by Nell Cross Beckerman
"Bright illustrations and enlightening text reveal the science behind breathtaking events that make the sky glow, such as sunrises, lightning storms, rainbows, volcanoes, meteors and eclipses. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
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Behold the octopus!
by Suzanne Slade
Readers can dive deep beneath the ocean's surface to meet the extraordinary octopus, an incredible creature with astonishing abilities such as attracting prey with lights, legs that walk on land, and the ability to change color and shape to match their surroundings. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Help the environment with crafts
by Ruthie Van Oosbree
"Would you like make a positive impact on the environment? Get crafting! Turn old T-shirts into a cool recycled rug. Sprout seedlings to share with friends and neighbors. Reuse old bottles and jars to make a hanging garden. These fun crafts will help your home, school, and community go green"
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Contenders : two Native baseball players, one World Series
by Traci Sorell
In this true story of the first two Native pro-baseball players to face off in a World Series, readers will learn how they didn't let the supposed rivalry created by the media or the racism they faced within the stadium stop them from breaking barriers. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Slavery and the African American story
by Patricia Williams Dockery
"Told from an African American perspective, this true, eye-opening narrative of the first 300 years of Africans in America reveals the heroes and the untold stories that are left out of textbooks. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations."
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The truth about dolphins
by Maxwell Eaton
A latest entry in the series that includes The Truth About Hippos shares lighthearted and useful facts about dolphins, from the way they use echolocation and how they are born tail-first to how each has a unique, fingerprint-like whistle that makes them recognizable to each other.
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Talking about body image
by AnneMarie McClain
"How do we talk about body image? This book breaks down the topic of body image for young readers. Filled with engaging photos and captions, this series opens up opportunities for deeper thought and informed conversation. Guided exploration of topics in 21st Century Junior Library's signature style help readers to Look, Think, Ask Questions, Make Guesses, and Create as they go!"
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Explore forensic science
by Abbe L. Starr
"Forensic science helps to determine the cause of somebody's death and to catch people who have committed a crime. Learn about the history of forensics, the latest tools and techniques forensic scientists use, and more"
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Axolotl
by Jenna Grodzicki
Book Annotation
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Tapirs
by Rachel A. Koestler-Grack
"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to tapirs. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"
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G.O.A.T. football wide receivers
by Josh Anderson
"Wide receivers are the flashiest, most athletic players in the NFL. Meet wide receivers from the past and present and compare their skills, stats, and biggest plays"
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Stand Up and Speak Out Against Racism
by Yassmin Abdel-Magied
Based on questions asked by children around the United Kingdom, this practical guide provides a clear overview of racism's history, what it looks like today, and how to recognize, resist and disrupt racist conversations and attitudes that can appear anywhere. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Big money : what it is, how we use it, and why our choices matter
by Rebecca Donnelly
"Big Money aims to explain economic principles to middle-grade readers in a way that combines the weird and the meaningful, like Planet Money for kids. The book will be organized in seven chapters, each posing a general question and answering it through real-world examples to help readers explore the consequences of their everyday economic choices by connecting the dots between themselves and the larger economic and social systems around them"
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Think like a goat : the wildly smart ways animals communicate, cooperate and innovate
by Lisa Deresti Betik
"Think humans are the only intelligent creatures? Think again.Sure, humans are smart. But scientists are discovering that we can learn a lot from some super-smart animals. For example: some birds can store seeds in thousands of different places--and remember them all! Octopuses can camouflage themselves as other animals or objects to avoid predators. Ants can work together on tasks by following instinctive algorithms. This fascinating book, covering four intelligence categories, celebrates all kinds of critters--each with their own kind of smarts! Who can look at animals the same way again? Kids will love this mind-expanding view of creatures great and small!"
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The complete baking book for young chefs
by America's Test Kitchen Kids
An ultimate first baking book for kids by the experts at America's Test Kitchen provides step-by-step, photographed recipes for sweet and savory favorites, from cakes to cookies, while explaining the science behind what makes baked goods so tasty. Illustrations.
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A storm of horses : the story of artist Rosa Bonheur
by Ruth Sanderson
"An inspiring picture book about Rosa Bonheur, the most famous and best-selling painter of her century In a stunning ode to underrepresented women everywhere, award-winning illustrator Ruth Sanderson tells the untold story of French artist Rosa Bonheur in this picture book biography. Rosa Bonheur was born in 1822 in France at a time when young women had limited options beyond being a wife and mother. But Rosa wouldn't stand for this. She wore pants, rode horses astride, and often broke society's rules. She wanted to be a famous painter just like her father. Female artists at the time were encouraged to paint domestic scenes of children and family, but Rosa was determined to capture the unbridled wild beauty of horses. Her masterpiece The Horse Fair was eight feet high and sixteen feet wide. Rosa went on to become the most celebrated artist of her time with paintings purchased by art collectors, museums, and galleries around the world. With the decline in popularity of realistic painting, Rosa's trailblazing story was almost forgotten. Revel at the bravery and fortitude of young Rosa as you take in Ruth Sanderson's immaculate rendition of her life and artistry"
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Working boats : an inside look at ten amazing watercraft
by Tom Crestodina
"This visually engaging book filled with cross sections and exploded views of working boats is perfect for children--and even adults--curious about the mechanics of boats and the lives of people who work on boats. Filled with full-page spreads of cross sections of ten intriguing working boats, this book provides a glimpse into their inner workings, as well as highlights of each boat's unique engineering components that enable it to do the job it was built for. Want to know what goes on behind the scenes of a Coast Guard rescue, what it's like to work on a science research vessel, or what's involved in crabbing? The book includes illustrated details about each boat's mission and jobs people do on board, as well as a glimpse of what life is like on a working boat. Packed with information that's fun and practical, the book also includes details about maritime instruments, such as how a radar works, on-water safety gear, diesel engines, and mechanics, such as how water is pumped through a fire boat." -- Amazon.com
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The only way to make bread
by Cristina Quintero
"Fresh out of the oven, this warm and toasty picture book explores all kinds of breads, from sourdough to bao! Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
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The forest in the sea : seaweed solutions to planetary problems
by Anita Sanchez
From the Sargasso Sea to seaweed patches off Prince Edward Island, this fascinating nonfiction book takes readers deep below the surface to explore how forests of seaweed support marine ecosystems and play a big role in climate change solutions. 15,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Great Carrier Reef
by Jessica Stremer
This exceptional STEM picture book chronicles the transformation of the aircraft carrier USS Oriskany into the world's largest artificial reef off the coast of Florida, which is now home to a flourishing variety of marine animals. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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