Maclaine, James
Summary: This book reveals the world's many varieties of lizards, from tiny geckos that could fit on your fingertips to fearsome Komodo dragons. Discover which lizards swim in the sea, why some lizards change the colour of their skin, and how one type of lizard uses its extraordinary blue tongue to stay safe.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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Summary: "This powerful story is told from the collective perspective of the children who were rescued from Czechoslovakia on the eve of World War II, as Hitler's campaign of hatred toward Jews and political dissidents took hold. The narrative starts in 1938 and follows the children as they journey to foster families in England for the duration of the war, return to Prague afterward in an unsuccessful...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Carolrhoda Books 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 940.53 STEKelton, Stephanie
Summary: "Any ambitious proposal - ranging from fixing crumbling infrastructure to Medicare for all or preventing the coming climate apocalypse - inevitably sparks questions: how can we afford it? How can we pay for it? Stephanie Kelton points out how misguided those questions really are by using the bold ideas of modern monetary theory (MMT), a fundamentally different approach to using our resources to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PublicAffairs, Hatchette Book Group 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 339.5 KELNelson, Penelope
Summary: "In Wildebeests, beginning readers will follow wildebeests as they migrate the Serengeti and stay safe from predators. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn how wildebeests survive in the wild."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bullfrog Books 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.64 NELNelson, Louise
Summary: People around the world celebrate different festivals of lights, and Diwali is one of them. This festival is an important part of life for Hindus in India and other countries, and its traditions are beautiful and meaningful. Includes a story about Rama and Sita.
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Publisher / Publication Date: KidHaven Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 394.5 NELNelson, Penelope
Summary: "In Aardvarks, beginning readers will follow an aardvark as it digs for finds food and digs burrows. Full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn how aardvarks survive in the wild."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bullfrog Books 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.3 NELNelson, Penelope
Summary: "In Gazelles, beginning readers will follow a gazelle as it grazes and stays safe from predators. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn how gazelles survive in the wild." -- Amazon.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bullfrog Books 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.64 NELNelson, Louise
Summary: "Muslims across the globe celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. Why is this holiday so important? What foods are eaten to break the fast? What other traditions are part of this special time? Readers discover the answers to these questions as they explore the essential facts about Eid al-Fitr."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: KidHaven Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 297.3 NELOlson, Elsie
Summary: This title explores tools, methods, discoveries, and careers in the Astronomy field. Accompanying the main text are activities from a constellation projector to black hole art. Step-by-step crafts encourage readers to engage with what they learned, solidifying their new knowledge. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO 2024
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J507.8 OLSOlson, Elsie
Summary: This title explores tools, methods, discoveries, and careers in the Paleontology field. Accompanying the main text are activities from a felt mammoth to soap fossils. These crafts encourage readers to engage with what they learned, solidifying their new knowledge. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Checkered Library 2024
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J507.8 OLSOlson, Elsie
Summary: "This title examines viruses, bacteria, fungi and protozoa with a focus on flu viruses from how they infect the body and are spread from person-to-person, to symptoms and treatment, and when to see a doctor. Secondary complications and flu vaccines are also covered. A list of healthy habits is included to help readers combat disease."--Provided by publisher
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Publisher / Publication Date: Big Buddy Books, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 616.079 OLSOlson, Elsie
Summary: This title tools, methods, discoveries, and careers in the Geology field. Accompanying the main text are activities from agate coasters to an underwater eruption. These crafts encourage readers to engage with what they learned, solidifying their new knowledge. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO 2024
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J507.8 OLSOlson, Elsie
Summary: This title explores tools, methods, discoveries, and careers in the Biology field. Accompanying the main text are activities from paper flower seeds to a microbe garden. These crafts encourage readers to engage with what they learned, solidifying their new knowledge. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO 2024
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Summary: This title explores tools, methods, discoveries, and careers in the Meteorology field. Accompanying the main text are activities from a water cycle container to a tornado in a jar. These crafts encourage readers to engage with what they learned, solidifying their new knowledge. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO 2024
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J507.8 OLSFabiny, Sarah
Summary: "Imagine over three million square miles of sand dunes that are as tall as a ten-story building. That place is real -- it's the Sahara Desert! Vast, yes! And home to fascinating creatures such as ostriches and fennec foxes as well as amazing plant life. Readers will also learn about the famous trade routes of the past with caravans of up to 10,000 camels, European explorers to the region (some...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 966 FABWilson, Durenda
Summary: Homeschooling is a wonderful, worthwhile pursuit, but many homeschool parents struggle with feelings of burnout and frustration. If you have ever felt this way, you're not alone! Most of us need to be reminded of the "why" of homeschooling from time to time -- but "The Unhurried Homeschooler" takes parents a step further and lifts the unnecessary burdens that many parents place on themselves....
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Publisher / Publication Date: MartinPublishingServices.com 2016
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Summary: "Explore the points where gender, race, class, ability, sexuality, and culture meet. Learn from author Jamia Wilson's lived experiences, read the statistics, and gain strength in quotes from feminist firebrands and activists. Along the way, respond to calls to action and form your own views on the 'F' word. This book is for everyone."--Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Frances Lincoln Children's Books, an imprint off The Quarto Group 2021
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 305.42 WILWilson, A'ja
Summary: "From Olympic gold medalist and two-time professional basketball MVP A'ja Wilson comes an inspirational collection on what it means to grow up as a Black girl in America. This is a book for all the girls with an apostrophe in their name. This is for all the girls who are "too loud" and "too emotional." This is for all the girls who are constantly asked, "Oh, what did you do with your hair?...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Moment of Lift Books, Flatiron Books 2024
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1 available in New Non-fiction, Call number: 305.23 WILBurgan, Michael
Summary: "From appearances in films and animated features to interpretations as a Muppet and breakfast cereal mascot, Dracula has been the inspiration for many other fictional vampires and is now an established figure in pop culture. Created by Bram Stoker in his 1897 Gothic horror novel, Count Dracula is a nobleman who uses his powers as a vampire to dominate his victims. Even though Dracula didn't...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 823.8 BURNewell, Chris
Summary: "Do you know the true story of the Thanksgiving feast at Plimoth? What if you lived in a different time and place? What would you wear? What would you eat? How would your daily life be different? Scholastic's If You Lived... series answers all of kids' most important questions about events in American history. With a question and answer format, kid-friendly artwork, and engaging information,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2021
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1 available in New Youth Materials, Call number: J 974.4 NEWCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 974.4 NEWPatrick, Denise Lewis
Summary: "What do you know about the sinking of the Titanic? What if you lived in a different time and place? What would you wear? What would you eat? How would your daily life be different? Scholastic's If You Lived... series answers all of kids' most important questions about events in American history. With a question and answer format, kid-friendly artwork, and engaging information, this series is...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 910.9163 PATArbuthnott, Gill
Summary: From sandy beaches to mysterious, inky depths, and seen from space. Earth is a swirl of blue and white. The blue is Earth's oceans, which cover 70 percent of its surface. Yet the ocean is the most unexplored region of our planet. From Shore to Ocean Floor is the story of how humans went from building the first boats to discovering the secrets of the deep. Marvel at incredible scientific...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Big Picture Press, an imprint of Candlewick Press 2023