Vanderklugt, Kyla
Summary: "That's something to crow about! Learn all about these genius birds in Kyla Vanderklugt's Science Comics: Crows, the latest volume in First Second's action-packed nonfiction graphic novel series for middle-grade readers! Did you know that crows make their own tools, lead complex social lives, and never forget a human face? Scientists are just beginning to unlock the secrets of the crow's brain...
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Publisher / Publication Date: First Second 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: 598.8 VANSummary: "There's always time for a story! Two minutes to read-aloud and look at pictures makes this treasury perfect for quiet time or bedtime. Short little stories are just right for toddlers. Little Red Hen, Three Little Pigs, and even a Dinosaur story will engage your child or grandchild. This beautiful book is a keepsake for the family, and perfect for a 2-year-old birthday. Reading together makes...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2022
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE Toddler BrownKiernan, Denise
Summary: "All across the world, among hundreds of cultures, over centuries, people have come together to give thanks. But in America, we didn't have an official Thanksgiving holiday until the 1800s. The holiday Americans know today exists because of a woman named Sarah Josepha Hale, a spirited letter-writing campaign, a sympathetic president, and a civil war."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel 2022
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J394.2649 KIEDenise, Anika
Summary: An inspiring biography of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from Pura Belpré Honor-winning creators Anika Aldamuy Denise and Loris Lora! In 2019, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez became the youngest congresswoman in America. How did this young Puertoriquena become an unstoppable force in politics? Find out in this accessible and engaging book for young readers. AOC's remarkable story begins in her...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 OCACopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 OCASmart, Denise.
Summary: Featuring more than 50 delicious dishes for making with friends, serving at parties, and learning all about the kitchen, this book inspires young girls to have fun in the kitchen and get creative with food. Also includes extra craft projects to help the young hostess.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub. 2009
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 641.5 SMAPatrick, 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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Summary: The A Girl Named series tells the stories of how ordinary American girls grew up to be extraordinary American women. Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat to a white passenger in 1955, but how did she come to be so brave?
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc. 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 PATPatrick, Denise Lewis
Summary: "From the time John Lewis asked Dr. Martin Luther King to help integrate a segregated school in his hometown as teenager, he never stopped organizing, from Freedom Rides, to the marches in Selma and Washington, and more. Introduce readers to his concept of getting into "good trouble" in this Level 3 Ready-to-Read book"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Spotlight 2021
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE PATCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE PATTobler, Elise
Summary: "These creatures might not be the first image that comes to mind when one hears the word "monster," but a Gila monster's bite can be deadly to its prey! While this reptile moves slowly, it is able to protect itself from predators in a fascinating way. Accessible text supports important aspects of elementary science curricula, while eye-catching photographs keep readers of many ages and levels...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishing 2021
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Summary: "Informative and fun book on bugs: In The Bug Club, Elise Gravel shares all her favourite and most interesting facts about these marvelous creatures, some of which are so unique and strange, you could almost imagine them living in outer space!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Drawn & Quarterly 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.7 GRATobler, Elise
Summary: "Imagine all the ways having an extra eye could make life easier. Lucky for iguanas, they don't have to imagine! With the help of this stimulating volume, reptile-loving readers will learn all about these scaly creatures, from their diets and habitats to how exactly that extra eye comes in handy. Colorful photographs provide a close-up view of these wonderful reptiles and keep readers engaged...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 597.95 TOBTobler, Elise
Summary: "Many people know that chameleons have the ability to change colors, but not everyone knows exactly how they do it. Readers of this stimulating volume will discover the secret behind the chameleon's colorful alterations. They will also learn many more interesting facts about these incredible lizards. Colorful photographs give readers an up-close look at these fascinating creatures. Manageable...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishing 2021
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Summary: Describes the career paths available to readers who love books, including author, editor, or book designer.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Spotlight, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division 2020
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE DENNolan, Dennis
Summary: "A rhyming, nonfiction picture book about how dinosaurs evolved into birds"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Neal Porter Books/Holiday House 2019
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Summary: The Uncover series combines the best elements of a book with plastic model elements embedded in cutaway pages to help readers truly "uncover" the mysteries of what makes things work. A fascinating three-dimensional presentation allows in-depth, hands-on exploration of the subject at hand. This unique "model" is easily observed, layer by layer, system by system just by turning a page, until an...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Silver Dolphin 2018
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Summary: "A nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read filled with fun facts about what makes sharks super"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Spotlight, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division 2020
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE DENGravel, Elise
Summary: "In this hilarious, yet fact-filled book, Elise Gravel uses her kid-friendly wit and quirky illustration style to break down what fake news is, why people spread it, and how to tell what is real and what isn't. And that's the truth!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 070.4 GRAGravel, Elise
Summary: "An easy-to-grasp picture book, exploring questions relating to gender identity, sexual orientation, and sexism"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Anne Schwartz Books 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 305.3 GRATobler, Elise
Summary: "Geckos can live in many different habitats and have unique features that help them stay alive. This book introduces readers to many different kinds of geckos-from those living in the desert to those living in the pet store! Reptile lovers will enjoy learning all sorts of science facts about geckos, such as how they are able to walk on walls and the ins and outs of their life cycle. Full-color...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishing 2021
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Summary: "While they're not exactly the mythical fire-breathing monsters their name brings to mind, Komodo dragons are still fierce predators. They're also the world's largest lizards and can weigh as much as an adult person! With the help of accessible text and vibrant photographs, readers of this captivating book learn all about these unique reptiles. They may not be the kind of dragons most stories...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 597.95 TOBGonzalez, Echo Elise
Summary: "Introduction to the biggest, fastest, smallest, and slowest animals in the world using simple text, illustrations, and photos. Features include puzzles and games, fun facts, a resource list, and an index"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book, Inc. 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.4 GONGonzález, Echo Elise
Summary: A graphic-style nonfiction adventure into fundamental concepts in computer science. -- adapted from publisher's website.
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book, a Scott Fetzer Company 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 005.13 GONGonzález, Echo Elise
Summary: A graphic nonfiction volume that introduces how and why people donate.
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book, a Scott Fetzer Company 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 361.7 GONGonzález, Echo Elise
Summary: A graphic-style nonfiction adventure into fundamental concepts in computer science. -- adapted from publisher's website.
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book, a Scott Fetzer Company 2020