Juvenile Nonfiction

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by Cecil Gray (Author) Number of Pages: 128 Dimensions: 0.3 x 8.3 x 5.4 IN Publication Date: November 01, 2014

The Wolf Effect: A Wilderness Revival Story - Hardcover

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by Rosanne Parry (Author), Jennifer Thermes (Illustrator)A Voice of the Wilderness Picture BookNew York Times-bestselling author Rosanne Parry and award-winning artist Jennifer Thermes explore the reintroduction of wolves into Yellowstone National Park--and the trophic cascade effect they caused--in this informative, timely, and reader-friendly picture book. Features a map and extensive backmatter, as well as humorous comic panels.Here are the Rockies, their forests are bare. With only an ech...

Tito Puente, Mambo King/Tito Puente, Rey del Mambo: Bilingual English-Spanish - Paperback

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by Monica Brown (Author), Rafael L?pez (Illustrator)*A Pura Belpr? Honor Book!*In this vibrant bilingual picture book biography of musician Tito Puente by award-winning author-illustrator team Monica Brown and Rafael L?pez, readers will dance along to the beat of the mambo king's life.Tito Puente loved banging pots and pans as a child, but what he really dreamed of was having his own band one day. From Spanish Harlem to the Grammy Awards--and all the beats in between--this is the true life st...

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by Liz Kleinrock (Author), Iris Gottlieb (Illustrator), Caroline Kusin Pritchard (Author)Compiled by educator and author Liz Kleinrock and author Caroline Kusin Pritchard, this powerful intersectional anthology celebrates thirty-six Jewish heroes--from Tracee Ellis Ross and Victor "Young" Perez to Do?a Gracia Nasi. A first-ever collection that disrupts the narrative of how a Jewish person is perceived, What Jewish Looks Like includes accessible primers on important Jewish history, a map, quot...

404 Deskside Activities for Energetic Kids - Spiral

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by Barbara Davis (Author)This invaluable resource helps K-3 teachers deal with restless, energetic students including those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The book contains quick movement breaks that can be used between other classroom activities to minimize disruptions and maintain a positive learning environment for all students. The activities, labeled according to appropriate age levels, length of play time, and group size, include shape recognition, stretching and relaxin...

Amazing Gross Facts Every 9 Year Old Needs to Know - Paperback

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by Caroline Rowlands (Author), Steve James (Illustrator) Pack your brain with over 100 of the yuckiest facts and trivia from around the world! From yucky germs to animals who clean the snot out of their noses with their tongues, you'll find everything you need to know about the silliest, most disgusting facts within the pages of this fun-filled book. Don't read this while you're eating...Fully illustrated throughout!Look out for more Amazing Facts books: Amazing Facts Every 6 Year Old Needs ...

Superpod: Saving the Endangered Orcas of the Pacific Northwest - Paperback

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by Nora Nickum (Author)*Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection * Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association (PNBA) Bestseller - Early & Middle Reader Meet the playful and beloved Southern Resident orcas and the people working to save them from extinction using tactics that vary from medicine and laws to drones and dogs The endangered Southern Resident orcas whistle and click their way around the waters of the Pacific Northwest in three small family groups while facing boat noise, p...

Making History: Have a Blast with 15 Crafts - Paperback

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by Wendy Freshman (Author), Kristin Jansson (Author)The past comes alive through craft projects celebrating Minnesota's history and people. Imagine soldiers on the Civil War battlefield as you assemble a "housewife" sewing kit like those made by wives and mothers. Re-create the drama of a midwestern tornado when you build an automaton that actually spins, and celebrate the invention of water-skiing with a boat and skier that really glide. Step-by-step instructions carefully guide you to make ...

Drawn to Change the World Graphic Novel Collection: 16 Youth Climate Activists, 16 Artists: A Graphic Novel - Hardcover

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by Emma Reynolds (Author), Emma Reynolds (Illustrator), Ann Maulina (Illustrator)"A brilliant, powerful, must-read for anyone and everyone on planet earth." --Hannah Gold, author of The Last BearThe climate crisis is reaching a critical tipping point--and you might have heard of the countless amazing young people who are taking action and speaking up for change.Emma Reynolds shines a spotlight on sixteen incredible youth activists from around the world who are fighting to protect the planet a...

Vox Diccionario Escolar de la Lengua Espanola - Paperback

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by Vox (Author)The most complete dictionary for Spanish-speaking students ages 10-16, now completely updated with entries related to technology, the Internet, the Euro, and more VOX Diccionario Escolar de la Lengua Español now boasts twice as many pages as the previous edition and has up-to-date entries related to technology, the Internet, the Euro, and more. This must-have resource for students includes: More than 19,000 entries and 38,000 definitions 32 pages of illustrated entries tied t...

Galia's Dad Is in a Wheelchair - Paperback

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by James English (Author)(English language edition) Galia is a young girl from Port-au-Prince, Haiti, who likes to ride her bike, dance, and spend time with her father, G駻ald, who has muscular dystrophy and has been in a wheelchair since he was a young boy. Despite his disability, G駻ald received a master's degree from Harvard University, served as President Michel Martelly's Secretary of State with the disability portfolio, and enjoys many of the same activities with his daughter as other da...

Laugh-Out-Loud Back-To-School Jokes: Lift-The-Flap - Paperback

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by Rob Elliott (Author), MacKenzie Haley (Illustrator)The #1 bestselling Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids series is bringing giggles to a whole new age group! Get ready for school with this beautifully illustrated lift-the-flap joke book. A great activity book for little ones, including anyone looking for a boredom buster when home from school. Rob Elliott's Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids series has sold more than 5 million copies. Now his fun-for-the-whole-family collection has been adapted for...

No Truth Without Ruth: The Life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg - Paperback

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by Kathleen Krull (Author), Nancy Zhang (Illustrator)From award-winning author Kathleen Krull comes an empowering, inspiring picture book biography--with dazzling illustrations from artist Nancy Zhang--about the second female justice of the Supreme Court, Ruth Bader Ginsburg. This picture book biography is the story of "Ruthless Ruthie," a warrior for equality, a tireless defender of justice, and an inspiring trailblazer for girls everywhere.Ruth Bader Ginsburg may have been one of the most r...

Honey, the Dog Who Saved Abe Lincoln - Paperback

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by Shari Swanson (Author), Chuck Groenink (Illustrator)Based on a little-known tale from Abraham Lincoln's childhood, this charming picture book written by debut author Shari Swanson and illustrated by acclaimed artist Chuck Groenink tells a classic story of a boy, his dog, and a daring rescue.Deeply researched and charmingly told, this is the true story of one extra-special childhood rescue--a dog named Honey.Long before Abraham Lincoln led the nation or signed the Emancipation Proclamation,...

Wildlife Crossings of Hope: Connecting Creatures Around the Globe - Hardcover

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by Teddi Lynn Chichester (Author), Jamie Green (Illustrator)We all need safe places to live and safe paths to travel. Animals, too. Meet the people who are stitching the planet's habitats back together. Let's explore together how scientists, engineers, and lots of everyday people are working to make sure that the wildlife so essential to Earth's health and beauty continues to freely move through the landscapes, waterways, and skylines of this richly inhabited planet. Combining first-person re...

Gifts from Georgia's Garden: How Georgia O'Keeffe Nourished Her Art - Hardcover

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by Lisa Robinson (Author), Hadley Hooper (Illustrator)Come behind the scenes of Georgia O'Keeffe's famous flower paintings to her sustainable homestead in New Mexico, where art was everything and everything was art. Most of us have heard the name Georgia O'Keeffe-- she's one of the most famous women in art history. But did you know that for most of her life, she lived on her own land in New Mexico, grew her own food, bought locally, and even made her own clothing? Georgia's garden and her art...

The Day of the Dead / El Día de Los Muertos: A Bilingual Celebration - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Bob Barner (Author)Follow two children as they celebrate their ancestors in this bilingual introduction to el Día de los Muertos-- the Day of the Dead! They prepare offerings of flowers, sugar skulls, and special bread, and make delicious foods to eat and share. By spreading marigold petals, they guide the dead home to join the festivities. After hours of singing, dancing, and reminiscing, it's time for bed. The festivities are described in brief, lyrical text,...

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by Laura Vaccaro Seeger (Author)Count backwards with endangered animals in this new lift-the-flap book from two-time Caldecott Honoree Laura Vaccaro Seeger. Young animal lovers and budding ecologists will delight in flexing their counting skills with each turn of the page. In each spread, animals peek through cutouts--guess who? Lift the flap to reveal some of earth's most dazzling endangered creatures, from leatherback sea turtles to giant pandas to snow leopards and more. When you're done c...

One Million Trees: A True Story - Hardcover

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by Kristen Balouch (Author)The real-life story of a family who planted 1,000,000 trees--yes, it's true!--to fight deforestation in British Columbia. When Kristen Balouch was 10 years old, her parents made a surprising announcement: their whole family was going on a trip to plant trees! Kristen, her sisters, and her mom and dad--and their pet, Wonder Dog!--flew from their California home to a logging site in British Columbia. There, they joined a crew working to replant the trees that had been...

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by Anne Woodhull (Author), Shelley Rotner (Photographer)Stunning photographs by a National Geographic photographer invite children to look around and find a world of circles, triangles, squares, and more. Beautifully photographed, a diverse group of children explore the unexpected shapes of everyday sights and objects. "Eggs, grapes, lemons and leaves. Jellybeans, seeds, sunglasses, and balloons." They're all ovals! Shelley Rotner, an accomplished photographer and a former kindergarten teache...

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by Jason Chin (Author)Explore the known Universe and consider its mind-boggling scale in this crisply illustrated, well-researched picture book from Caldecott Medalist Jason Chin. Winner of the Cook Prize! Most eight-year-olds are about five times as tall as this book . . . but only half as tall as an ostrich, which is half as tall as a giraffe . . . twenty times smaller than a California Redwood! How do they compare to the tallest buildings? To Mt. Everest? To stars, galaxy clusters, and . ....

One Million Trees: A True Story - Paperback

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Flip-A-Feather: Make Your Own Wacky Bird! - Board Book

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by Sara Ball (Author)From the best-selling illustrator of Mix-a-Mutt, Flip-o-saurus, and Flip-o-storic comes another book with charming artwork and die-cut pages for mix-and-match fun--this time with birds! Flip-a-Feather lets you create wacky combinations of ten types of birds, including a majestic bald eagle, an eye-popping resplendent quetzal, and an inquisitive macaroni penguin. Each flap features a fun fact about the pictured species, and inside the front cover is a chart showing the rel...

Pan de Sal Saves the Day Activity Book: Have Fun with Filipino Games and Puzzles! Play, Eat and Sing with Pan de Sal and Her Friends - Paperback

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by Norma Olizon-Chikiamco (Author), Mark Salvatus (Illustrator)This fun and colorful activity book is filled with games and puzzles that kids will love The activities connect to the multicultural children's book Pan de Sal Saves the Day--a bilingual Tagalog and English children's story about overcoming adversity. Filled with beautiful illustrations and interactive games, kids will find: Word jumbles Coloring activities Draw your own picture Mazes Spot the difference Craft activities Word se...

My First Book of Chinese Calligraphy - Hardcover

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by Guillaume Olive (Author), Zihong He (Author)My First Book of Chinese Calligraphy is a fun and engaging introduction to one of China's most celebrated arts and crafts for kids. Calligraphy--the art of producing decorative handwriting or lettering with a pen or brush--has been around for thousands of years. In this fun children's book, readers will learn alongside with Mimi, an eight year old, who takes her first steps towards learning this magical art. Young artists will learn about: The ...

Guts for Glory: The Story of Civil War Soldier Rosetta Wakeman - Hardcover

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by Joanna Lapati (Author)"A stunning debut...arresting artwork...gasp-inducing." -- Shelf Awareness (STARRED REVIEW) A dramatically illustrated biography of Private Rosetta "Lyons" Wakeman, the only soldier whose letters capture the Civil War from a woman's perspective. In 1862, the war between North and South showed no signs of stopping. In rural New York, nineteen-year-old Rosetta Wakeman longed for a life beyond the family farm. One day she made a brave, bold choice: she cut her braid and ...

A World Full of Christmas Crafts: 24 Ways to Celebrate the Festive Season - Hardcover

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by Joy Laforme (Illustrator), Helen Mortimer (Author)Craft around the world this Christmas and find out how children from different cultures celebrate the festive season. Christmas is celebrated in so many different ways around the world. This sparkling, illustrated treasury of 24 festive activities and recipes inspired by different countries keeps kids busy in the count down to Christmas, by encouraging them to create their own treats, decorations, and more! Children and adults alike will de...

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by Henry Brook (Author), Paul Dowswell (Author), Ruth Brocklehurst (Author)An accessible and thought-provoking introduction to the First World War and the Second World War, stunningly illustrated with dramatic contemporary photographs, paintings, posters and maps. This beautifully presented hardback book tells the story of both conflicts, from the trenches of the First World War to the battles and Blitz of World War Two. Please note this title is a combined volume containing Introduction to t...

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by Adrienne Barman (Author)Meet the animal kingdom's greatest talents in this illustrated encyclopedia of curious creatures! Drawn in a fun and vibrant style, this book groups animals by their special skills. Flick through these amazing animals that think, look, sound, and act in incredible ways! Introducing: 'the architects' Super-skilled animals that build objects using their legs, beaks, and mouths! the 'noisy neighbors' What's all that racket?! Meet the loudest big mouths on the planet...

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by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara (Author), Alette Straathof (Illustrator)Learn about the incredible life of Leonard Cohen, the inspiring singer-songwriter who shared songs about hope, love, loss, and everything that makes us human. Little Leonard grew up in Montr?al, Canada, and was a child who delighted in the world around him. From roses with too-long stems, to birds chirping on a rusty wire, he noticed the beauty in things that others might miss. His trips to the synagogue were a source of w...

Make Art with Nature: Find Inspiration and Materials from Nature - Hardcover

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by Pippa Pixley (Author)Artist Pippa Pixley shows children how to make amazing art with materials found in nature in this hands-on book.Get creative and make incredible pieces of art using rocks, wood, berries, flowers, and leaves in this nature craft book for children ages 7-9. Find out how the very earth beneath your feet can be used to make paints and pastels, and how flowers can be repurposed to create inks. Children can learn how to pour paint onto a canvas, how to put pencil to paper an...

The Children's Book of the Future - Hardcover

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by Lavie Tidhar (Author), Richard Watson (Author), Cinthya Alvarez (Illustrator)An illustrated, imaginative exploration of future technology and science for children that carries a message of hope and optimism. This narrative non-fiction book offers an inclusive and hopeful vision of the future for children aged 7-9, taking inspiration from the latest scientific research. This highly illustrated book makes complex ideas more accessible and shows the exciting futures that could be ahead. The...