Fernandez, Caroline
Summary: Magical sneezes transform Grandma into different Mesozoic Era marine reptiles, and it's up to her grandchildren to track her down, stop her funny business, and finish their reports before the field trip ends. The aquarium rescue centre has never been this exciting. This picture book introduces readers to facts about prehistoric marine life and encourages environmental consciousness through...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Common Deer Press 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FERHernández, José M.
Summary: In this bilingual picture book, astronaut Jose M. Hernandez recounts his childhood as the son of Mexican migrant workers and his life-long dream to travel to the stars.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Piñata Books, an imprint of Arte Público Press 2019
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: J 921 SPANISH HERHernandez, Christopher
Summary: Facts and images of different kinds of trucks.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic 2012
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JPB HERPolak, Monique
Summary: "This nonfiction book encourages teens to stand up for equality and speak out against injustice"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Orca Book Publishers 2019
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 305.4 POLPindar, Heather
Summary: Three hungry crocodiles are on a mission--to eat all of the guests at Zebra's birthday party! Emerging readers will love this carefully leveled story, complete with full-color illustrations and a reading comprehension quiz.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2019
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1 available in Beginning Readers - New Reader (Green), Call number: JBR GREEN PINSuthar, Nihar
Summary: "The Hope Raisers is a deeply emotional narrative that follows Daniel, Mutura, and Lucy as they fight to transform their slum through art and skating. It inspires and educates readers on African culture, female empowerment, and creating sustainable change in developing countries"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rowman & Littlefield 2022
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 307.3 SUTPamplona, Alberto Hernández.
Summary: "All students are familiar with the concept of energy, but never before will it have come alive for them the way it will with this illustration-packed title. Informative diagrams and colorful illustrations bring the concepts of energy and motion to life, engaging even science-adverse readers with these core curricular concepts. Furthermore, this title presents some of the natural resources most...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rosen Publishing 2018
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 531 PAMSocha, Piotr
Summary: "One part science, one part cultural history, and countless parts fascination, Bees celebrates the important role that these intriguing insects have played in our ecosystem throughout the ages. From Athena to Alexander the Great and from Egypt to Ethiopia, Bees explores different methods of beekeeping and uncovers the debt that humans owe this vital species. With beautifully accessible...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.79 SOCMillar, Golden Melanie
Summary: "Young children often need help learning and practicing their "feelings words" so they can express themselves well. When children learn from an early age to share their feelings in clear and healthy ways, they are more likely to grow into adults who feel capable of handling life's challenges. Friendly and positive, this picture book uses an alphabet-book format to share and reinforce emotional...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Free Spirit Publishing 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 152 MILKoll, Hilary
Summary: "Fun pictograms and infographics about the oceans make learning about math topics easy and fun. In this book, readers go on a mission deep underwater and use their mathematical skills while learning about scuba diving and submarines, and exploring life in coral reefs, deep ocean waters, and underwater volcanoes. Math puzzles and exercises help children build confidence in their math skills."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crabtree Publishing Company 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.46 KOLFisher, Michelle Millar
Summary: The remarkable story of how Gilbert Baker and his friends created the iconic Rainbow Flag in 1978. -- amazon.com
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Museum of Modern Art 2019
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Summary: This friendly, positive picture book helps children understand their feelings better, giving them coping strategies for communicating and managing emotions more effectively. Using an inviting counting format, 1-2-3 My Feelings and Me invites children and adults to count to ten as they share and explore feelings together. “We feel our feelings in two important ways, in our bodies and in our...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Free Spirit Publishing Inc. 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MILSummary: Enter the mythical world of the Gargoyles and get to know the ancient creatures that once guarded a medieval Scottish fortress, and who now have come alive at night to protect the city of Manhattan from evil.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Walt Disney Home Entertainment 2004
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV GARPoole, Hilary W.
Summary: Did you know that grizzly bears claws can grow up to 4 inches (10 cm) longor that these huge bears can run surprisingly fast? Learn fascinating facts like these and more all in the pages of this book!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.784 POOPoole, Hilary W.
Summary: "This book looks at the problems of homelessness--not only the challenges, but also how families can meet and rise above them."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Mason Crest 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 362.5 POOSummary: "Wonder Woman has been an inspiration for decades, and while not everyone would choose her star-spangled outfit for themselves, her compassion and fairness are worthy of emulation. We'll be presenting tales of the real-world heroes who take up Diana's mantle and work in the fields of science, sports, activism, diplomacy, and more!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: DC Comics 2021
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1 available in Young Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: YA 920.72 WONMessner, Kate
Summary: "Discover the magical depths of the kelp forest, and all the fascinating creatures living just a paddle's length away-both over and under the waves"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2022
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Summary: An engaging introduction to astronomy for kids, featuring 14 well-known constellations and a star map of each hemisphere. Full color.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Walter Foster 2018
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1 available in Board Books, Call number: JE CHACopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE CHAMessner, Kate
Summary: "Up in the garden, the world is full of green--leaves and sprouts, growing vegetables, ripening fruit. But down in the dirt there is a busy world of earthworms digging, snakes hunting, skunks burrowing, and all the other animals that make a garden their home. In this exuberant book, discover the wonder and activity that lie hidden between the stalks, under the shade of leaves ... and down in...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 635 MesMessner, Kate
Summary: Celebrates the forms of life that live above and under a pond, including turtles, red-winged blackbirds, blue herons, minnows, frogs, and catfish.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.6 MES1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: J 577.6 MES
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.6 MESMurphy, Tara
Summary: "Struggling to manage your tics in the classroom? Worried about your tics in a job interview or on a first date? This survival kit will give you the tools to survive and thrive in every location - at home, school, work or out with friends. Presenting everyday situations, from schools and exams through to driving and dates, this guide provides simple solutions to common problems and concerns. Dr...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2019