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Lake Placid Miracle: When U.S. Hockey Stunned the World - Paperback

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by Blake Hoena (Author), Eduardo Garcia (Illustrator)In 1980 the Soviet Union had dominated the world of hockey for nearly 30 years. Nobody thought the USSR's hockey team could be beaten in the Winter Olympics. But US Hockey coach Herb Brooks didn't believe that. He pulled together a ragtag team of amateur hockey players and molded them into a team that could compete with the best teams in the world. Through months of hard work and determination, the US team achieved the impossible and defeat...

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by Patricia A. Pingry (Author), Alice Buckingham (Illustrator)Learn all about the Wise Men's journey to Bethlehem in this new board book, perfect for little ones curious about the story behind their Nativity set. From Patricia A. Pingry, the best-selling author of The Story of Christmas, comes a biblically faithful retelling of the journey of the wise men. This little board book begins with the appearance of the star in the sky on the night of Jesus's birth; follows the wise men's long journe...

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by Maria Kernahan (Author), Michael Schafbuch (Illustrator)With vivid, design-centric illustrations that and short whimsical rhymes, C is for Chicago shows off the iconic people, places, food and music of Chicago. This A-Z tour of the Windy City takes readers through iconic landmarks in the Second City, including Millennium Park and "The Bean", Grant Park and Buckingham Fountain, The El, The Chicago River and Navy Pier. "C is for Chicago" also highlights the food and music that make Chicago g...

Tamalitos: Un Poema Para Cocinar / A Cooking Poem - Paperback

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by Jorge Argueta (Author), Domi (Illustrator), Elisa Amado (Translator)In this bilingual cooking poem for young children, Jorge Argueta encourages more creativity and fun in the kitchen as he describes how to make tamalitos from corn masa and cheese, wrapped in cornhusks.The book opens with an homage to corn -- white, yellow, blue, purple, red and black. In Maya mythology the first men and women are even said to be made of corn. It has been an important food for people in Central America for ...

If You Were a Kid at the Signing of the Constitution (1787) - Paperback

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by Janel Rodriguez (Author), Makenzie McCarthy (Illustrator)What was it like to be a kid during the signing of the Constitution?In 1787, representatives from 12 out of 13 states met in Philadelphia to decide how to run the United States. After many months of heated debates, they reached an agreement and signed it on parchment paper. The Constitution of the United States had been born!Join Elisabeth and Archie as they work to stop a spy from infiltrating the convention and as they witness this...

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by Laura Sassi (Author), Emanuela Di Donna (Artist)Experience the story of the Bible like never before with this playful book all about the obedient and faithful feet of God's followers. In this lighthearted tour through the Bible, readers will be introduced to the silly feet of beloved Bible characters, from Noah's hairy feet that helped him build the ark, to David's brave feet as he stood in front of the giant Goliath, to the joyful feet of the women who spread the news of Christ's Resurre...

Capacidad (Las Matemáticas Cuentan): Capacity (Math Counts in Spanish) - Paperback

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by Henry Pluckrose (Author) Una perfecta introducción al concepto matemático de "capacidad" para los lectores más jóvenes!Capacidad es la palabra que usamos para describir lo máximo que puede contener un recipiente, incluso si está vacío. Para medir la capacidad se utilizan tazas, onzas líquidas, litros y cuartos. Con ejemplos de la vida real, fotografías atractivas y textos inspiradores, esta es la introducción perfecta al concepto matemático de "capacidad" para los lectores más jóvenes!Den...

Be the Change: Robin Greenfield's Call to Kids--Making a Difference in a Messed-Up World - Paperback

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by Robin Greenfield (Author), Antonia Banyard (Author)For young readers ages 8 to 12, an inspiring, lively guide to sustainable living from YouTube star and zero-waste activist Robin Greenfield. Features kid-friendly information on the highly popular movement towards zero-waste living, as well as information on the climate crisis and solutions. Robin Greenfield loves this planet, and he's willing to go to extremes to show kids how our way of life is causing it harm. He's walked around New Yor...

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Report copyright infringementby Chris Ferrie (Author), Melanie Mikecz (Illustrator)A delightful new bedtime board book series from the #1 science author for kids! Say goodnight while learning about dinosaurs in this adorable bedtime book.Dinosaurs have to go to bed just like you. And now it's time to say night night!Night night tyrannosaurus rex, with your giant triangle teethNight night brachiosaurus, with your long rectangle neckNight night ichthyosaur, with your big circle eyesNight night ...

Cosmic Collisions: Asteroid vs. Comet - Hardcover

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by Marc J. Kuchner (Author), Matt Schu (Illustrator)What happens when two massive hunks of hurtling space debris slam into each other? Welcome to round one in the Cosmic Collisions series--an exciting children's debut from an expert astrophysicist. There's a comet speeding in from the outer solar system, and it's about to slam into an asteroid. Who will be left standing after this interplanetary smackdown? The pockmarked asteroid, a veteran fighter who's already seen some action? Or the dazz...

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by Camilla de La Bedoyere (Author), Aaron Cushley (Illustrator)A gloriously illustrated first guide to outer space. Learn the science of the universe in this introductory guide to space. Understand how stars form, why planets orbit the sun, what tools scientists use to learn about our solar system, and more in this carefully written text for young readers by children's natural history author Camilla de la Bedoyere. Split into four clear sections (What Is Space?, Outer Space, The Solar System,...

I Was: The Stories of Animal Skulls - Hardcover

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by Katherine Hocker (Author), Natasha Donovan (Illustrator)A graceful tribute to the cycle of life reveals the secret language of skulls--and the traits and behaviors of the animals they once belonged to. Strong, smooth domes, skulls are more than remnants of creatures that used to be. They are artifacts that allow us to travel back through time. Every ridge, hollow, and crevice of a skull reveals something about an animal's habitat, food source, and skill set. By observing the characteristic...

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by Elys Dolan (Author), Elys Dolan (Illustrator)Everyone has a story to tell--and now you can learn how to tell it in your own picture book, using this helpful, humor-filled guide from an award-winning creator. Have you ever wanted to create your own story--and capture it for posterity? Elys Dolan brings her comic touch to the process by portraying her narrator-self as a friendly worm (it's quicker to draw than a person!). How do you come up with something to write about? Build and flesh out ...

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by Laura Carlin (Author), Laura Carlin (Illustrator)Idiosyncratic, comprehensive, and impeccably researched, this master work by a revered artist unveils one of the world's most famous cities from pre-history to the present, in all its epic glory. Imagine a kaleidoscopic view of a storied city--from the remote past to today--brought to life in magnificent illustrations. Laura Carlin's breathtaking artwork animates thousands of years of London history, beginning long before there were cities--...

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by Smithsonian Institute (Author), Lala Watkins (Illustrator)Frolic in the snow with the animals at the National Zoo in Washington, DC, in a fun photographic board book created in collaboration with the Smithsonian. The flamingos are a little chilly, and the elephants are being silly. What's more fun than watching animals? Watching animals playing in the snow! Leopards are barely recognizable when they wear a white, snowy hat. Lions lounge regally, regardless of the cold. And pandas go crazy ...

And Yet You Shine: The Kohinoor Diamond, Colonization, and Resistance - Hardcover

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by Supriya Kelkar (Author), Supriya Kelkar (Illustrator)The story of one of the world's most famous diamonds--stolen from South Asia during colonization and now among the crown jewels in London--is a call to action for readers to decolonize and hold their heads high. The Kohinoor diamond, one of the most famous diamonds in the world, was stolen from India and fought over throughout centuries of colonial conquest, eventually landing in the hands of British royals who tricked a ten-year-old Sou...

101 Dogs: An Illustrated Compendium of Canines - Hardcover

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by Nicola Jane Swinney (Author), Romy Bl?mel (Illustrator)One hundred and one dogs bound through the pages of this humorous guide to dog breeds. From dinky dachshunds to massive mastiffs, shaggy sheepdogs to slinky salukis, this beautifully illustrated guide to over one hundred dog breeds is perfect for those looking to adopt a pooch or just doting dog lovers who want to learn more. Get the scoop on what makes each breed unique, as well as fascinating facts about their history and temperament...

Rollin' on Down the Line: Lady Bird Johnson's 1964 Whistle-Stop Tour for Civil Rights - Hardcover

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by Helen Kampion (Author), Rene? Critcher Lyons (Author), Erin McGuire (Illustrator)The late summer and early fall of 1964 was a turbulent time in America. After years of racial struggle, in July President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act. This law, declaring that all citizens were equal, outlawed racial segregation. Many Americans cheered this legislation; yet some did not. Many Southerners despised it and worried about what it meant for their traditions and way of life. Wit...

Santiago Saw Things Differently: Santiago Ramón Y Cajal, Artist, Doctor, Father of Neuroscience - Paperback

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by Christine Iverson (Author), Luciano Lozano (Illustrator)"An introduction to Santiago Ramón y Cajal, an artist and medical researcher who made a crucial discovery. . . . Brightly illuminates a brilliant and multitalented yet unjustly obscure scientist." --Kirkus Reviews Santiago Ramón y Cajal's father, the village doctor, wants Santiago to be a doctor. He discourages his willful son's love and aptitude for art. But drawing and painting are as necessary to Santiago as breathing, so when his ...

The Great Stink: How Joseph Bazalgette Solved London's Poop Pollution Problem - Hardcover

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by Colleen Paeff (Author), Nancy Carpenter (Illustrator)A Robert F. Sibert Honor Book! Discover the true story about the determined engineer who fixed London's pollution problem in this funny, accessible nonfiction picture book featuring engaging art from the illustrator of Queen Victoria's Bathing Machine. It's the summer of 1858, and London's River Thames STINKS. What is creating this revolting smell? The answer is gross: the river is full of poop. But the smell isn't the worst problem. Eve...

Molly and the Mathematical Mysteries: Ten Interactive Adventures in Mathematical Wonderland - Hardcover

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by Eugenia Cheng (Author), Aleksandra Artymowska (Illustrator)Find the clues and lift the flaps on this mathematical mystery Join Molly as she ventures into a curious world where nothing is quite as it seems. A trail of clues leads from scene to scene, presenting Molly with a number of challenges. But who is leaving the clues, and where will they lead? This interactive mystery shows math isn't just about numbers--it's about imagination An explorative and creative approach to the world of ma...

Marshmallow Clouds: Two Poets at Play Among Figures of Speech - Hardcover

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by Ted Kooser (Author), Connie Wanek (Author), Richard Jones (Illustrator)Celebrated poets Ted Kooser along with Connie Wanek, and illustrator Richard Jones, explore figures of speech in a spirited and magical way--and invite our imaginations out to play. A freewheeling romp through the world of imagery and metaphor, this quietly startling collection of thirty poems, framed by the four elements, is about art and reality, fact and fancy. Look around: what do you see? A clown balancing a pie in...

A River's Gifts: The Mighty Elwha River Reborn - Library Binding

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by Patricia Newman (Author), Natasha Donovan (Illustrator)A mighty river. A long history. For thousands of years, the Elwha river flowed north to the sea. The river churned with salmon, which helped feed bears, otters, and eagles. The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, known as the Strong People located in the Pacific Northwest, were grateful for the river's abundance. All that changed in the 1790s when strangers came who did not understand the river's gifts. The strangers built dams, and the environ...

Look What I Found at the Beach - Hardcover

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by Moira Butterfield (Author), Jesus Verona (Illustrator)Open your senses to a world of wonder by taking a walk along the beach! Set off on an adventure and find natural treasures, from spiraled seashells to discarded mermaid's purses. Then learn more about the marine plants and creatures in this fact-filled guide to the outdoors.Author BiographyMoira Butterfield has traveled around the globe and thinks our world is an endlessly exciting place to explore. After studying literature, she became...

Cougar Crossing: How Hollywood's Celebrity Cougar Helped Build a Bridge for City Wildlife - Hardcover

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by Meeg Pincus (Author), Alexander Vidal (Illustrator)Discover the amazing true story of P-22, the wild cougar living in Los Angeles, in this inspiring picture book. P-22, the famed "Hollywood Cougar," was born in a national park near Los Angeles, California. When it was time for him to leave home and stake a claim to his own territory, he embarked on a perilous journey--somehow crossing sixteen lanes of the world's worst traffic--to make his home in LA's Griffith Park, overlooking the famed ...

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by Cynthia Schumerth (Author), Mary Reaves Uhles (Illustrator)Told through exuberant rhyme, a group of children shows the step-by-step process of how America's favorite snack comes about. Beginning with the planting of seeds, the cycle moves through the caretaking of the plant (watering and weeding), all the way to its harvest. Finally, it's time to shuck, then pop the kernels, and enjoy the finished product Complete with back matter that includes scientific facts and activities, Let's Pop, ...

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by Chi黏 Anh Urban (Author), Chi黏 Anh Urban (Illustrator)These illusions will play tricks on your eyes! Find two foods on each page in a clever, stylish exploration of negative and positive space for the very young. A twisty pretzel loops around and back. What fruit is hidden inside this snack? Look closely. What do you see? Could that be two orange slices tucked inside the curves of the pretzel? And what fruit is nestling inside a pitcher's handle? Or in the twist of a cupcake's frosting? Co...

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by Debra Kempf Shumaker (Author), Jos?e Bisaillon (Illustrator)Poetic text and ethereal illustrations combine with science facts about wind in this delightful informational picture book."You can feel wind ... but you can't see it. What is wind?" This exploration of different types of wind pairs lyrical descriptions of wind types with accessible, informational sidebars about each. The whimsical narrative uses metaphor to help readers visualize wind's characteristics: "Wind is a butterfly - flu...

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by Amanda West Lewis (Author), Oliver Averill (Illustrator)Science and poetry combine in an out-of-this-world exploration of the wonders of our solar system. From a ballad of Earth and an ode to the sun to a villanelle for Venus and a sestina for Saturn, here are 14 original poems about planets and other bodies in our solar system. Each poem is written in a different poetic form that's been chosen to reflect the object's unique characteristics, and each is bursting with intriguing details sur...

Indestructibles: Happy Easter!: Chew Proof - Rip Proof - Nontoxic - 100% Washable (Book for Babies, Newborn Books, Safe to Chew) - Paperback

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by Amy Pixton (Created by), Vanja Kragulj (Illustrator)Celebrate the traditions of Easter with this indestructible book for baby! Easter is here! The Easter bunny brought yummy treats! Happy Easter, everyone! The Original Indestructibles is the trusted series for easing little ones into story time. Beloved by babies and their parents, The Original Indestructibles are built for the way babies "read" (i.e., with their hands and mouths) and are: Rip Proof--made of ultra-durable tight-woven mat...

How to Draw a Bunny and Other Cute Creatures with Simple Shapes in 5 Steps - Paperback

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by Lulu Mayo (Author)Anyone can learn to draw an adorable bunny and other cute Spring creatures using simple shapes in five easy steps. This book will show readers how to draw quirky, kawaii (super cute) spring characters in a wonderfully easy and inspiring way. Step by step, illustrator Lulu Mayo explains how to draw various creatures by using simple shapes--such as circles, ovals, rectangles, and triangles--and how to personalize them by adding your own adorable details. The book contains 3...

Beware the Burmese Pythons: And Other Invasive Animal Species - Hardcover

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by Etta Kaner (Author), Phil Nicholls (Illustrator) A kid-friendly introduction to invasive animal species that explores how they got into new ecosystems and the damage they've caused. It might not seem like a big deal when a non-native animal species finds its way to another environment. But it can be! Invasive species reproduce quickly and often have no natural predators, allowing them to overtake native species, and even destroy the ecosystem of their new home. Here's an intriguing look a...