Mucha, Laura
Summary: "Find out what children eat all around the world in this beautifully illustrated book, written by bestselling poet and author Laura Mucha, alongside trained chef and food writer Ed Smith. From biltong to biryani, papaya to passionfruit, and ramen to roti, there are so many different dishes and delicacies all around the world. In this fascinating book, young children can learn all about what...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Nosy Crow Inc. 2023
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1 available in New Youth Materials, Call number: J 641.5 MUCKnowlton, Laurie Lazzaro.
Summary: A collection of over fifty stories from the Old and New Testaments, each followed by a "Faith to Grow" note to reinforce the key points from a Catholic perspective, a "Works of Praise" hands-on activity to reinforce the story's theme, and a prayer.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Zonderkidz 2003
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Golabek, Mona
Summary: The true story of Lisa Jura, one of the thousands of Jewish children who survived World War II via the Kindertransport.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 GOLKnowlton, Laurie Lazzaro
Summary: "The apples are ripe! Which animal will be first to know? Or second? Or third? And how will they communicate it to their families? Inspire young readers to notice the arrival of fall with ordinal numbers in this beautifully illustrated picture book"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus Ink 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE KNOLewis, Aura
Summary: See the U.S. Constitution in a new light with this bold, modern and accessible illustrated guide to the document that helped define democracy.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Wide Eyed Editions, an imprint of The Quarto Group 2020
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 342.7302 LEWSánchez Vegara, Ma Isabel (María Isabel)
Summary: From an early age, Maria Montessori challenged the norm, studying science at an all-boys school. As an adult, she became the first female doctor in her country, specializing in the care of children. She went on to make important discoveries that completely changed the course of traditional education, setting up Montessori schools around the world. This inspiring story of the revolutionary...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Frances Lincoln Children's Books 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 MONGolabek, Mona
Summary: "In pre-World War II Vienna, Lisa Jura was a musical prodigy who dreamed of becoming a concert pianist. But when enemy forces threatened the city--particularly the Jewish people that lived there--Lisa's parents were forced to make a difficult decision. They chose to send Lisa to London for safety through the Kindertransport--a rescue effort that relocated Jewish children. As Lisa yearned to be...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2021
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 921 GOLConn, Marla
Summary: Being helpful shows how much you care. How are you helpful? I Can Help, a 16-page reader from the Kid Citizen series for prekindergarten to grade 2, encourages beginning readers to be helpful to others in the world around them. It includes a photo glossary and a reading comprehension activity.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rourke Educational Media, a division of Carson Dellosa Education 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 177 CONConn, Marla
Summary: "Early elementary-aged readers will begin to think about and understand about the choices they make every day and why they matter. What choices do you make, and why are they important? Let's explore!"--Amazon.com.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 153.8 CONMagellan, Marta
Summary: "For Mireya Mayor, even as a young child whose house was filed with cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, a chicken, and a snapping turtle, nothing was quite wild enough. Older, she traded her pom-poms as a cheerleader for the National Football League for the swamps of the South American jungle. The first woman wildlife TV reporter for National Geographic, she traveled the world, but things still weren't...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Albert Whitman & Company 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: 301.92 MAGConn, Marla
Summary: We are all unique in our own special ways. How are you unique? I Am Unique, a 16-page reader from the Kid Citizen series for prekindergarten to grade 2, encourages beginning readers to think about and appreciate how everyone is special in their own unique ways. It includes a photo glossary and a reading comprehension activity.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rourke Educational Media, a division of Carson Dellosa Education 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 155.2 CONConn, Marla
Summary: Sharing helps us get along with each other. What do you share? I Can Share, a 16-page reader from the Kid Citizen series for prekindergarten to grade 2, encourages beginning readers to share with others. It includes a photo glossary and a reading comprehension activity.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rourke Educational Media, a division of Carson Dellosa Education 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 177 CONRogers Seavey, Lura
Summary: With the largest population of any African country, Nigeria is home to a remarkably diverse group of people from many different ethnic and religious backgrounds. Its vast natural resources also make it one of Africa's leading economic powers. Readers will explore this incredible country's history from its earliest settlement to the present day. They will also tour its beautiful wilderness for a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 966.9 ROGMora, Pat
Summary: "An inspiring collection of the author's own glorious poems celebrating a love of words and all the ways we use and interact with them: reading, speaking, writing, singing, and storytelling. Includes a glossary of Spanish words used in the poems"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lee & Low Books 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 811 MORConn, Marla
Summary: Following the rules keeps us safe. What rules do you know? I Know the Rules, a 16-page reader from the Kid Citizen series for prekindergarten to grade 2, encourages beginning readers to think about rules and their importance. It includes a photo glossary and a reading comprehension activity.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rourke Educational Media, a division of Carson Dellosa Education 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 649 CONRogers Seavey, Lura
Summary: A proud nation that has overcome adversity time after time through its long history, the Czech Republic stands as a gateway between Eastern and Western Europe. Readers will explore its beautiful landscapes, visit its amazing cities, and see how people live there today. They will also learn about the Czech Republic’s history, its current government and economy, and what role it plays in world...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an Imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 943.71 ROGConn, Marla
Summary: It feels good to be kind. How are you kind? I Am Kind, a 16-page reader from the Kid Citizen series for prekindergarten to grade 2, encourages beginning readers to be kind to themselves and others. It includes a photo glossary and a reading comprehension activity.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rourke Educational Media, a division of Carson Dellosa Education 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 177 CONFrazee, Marla
Summary: A picture book celebrating both the highs and lows that everyone experiences in the course of a life.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Beach Lane Books 2023
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE Caldecott FrazeeCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FRAVonne, Mira
Summary: "Describes the disgusting details of the daily life on pirate ships during the Golden Age of piracy"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a capston imprint 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 910.4 VONRogers Seavey, Lura.
Summary: One of the world’s oldest countries, the African nation of Ethiopia has existed for thousands of years. Though it has often been beset with drought, famine, and other struggles, it is a proud country with a unique and thriving culture. Readers will trace Ethiopia’s history from its earliest days to the present. Along the way, they will find out what life is like in Ethiopia, what kinds of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2019
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Summary: "Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book examines how humans have navigated the world over time."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Orca Book Publishers 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 910.9 BIRNelson, Maria
Summary: "Called the Higher House of Congress, the US Senate is structured so that older, wiser state representatives hold office in it. The Founding Fathers wanted one part of Congress to have longer terms to take on bigger responsibilities and see them through. Similarly, students running for a leadership position in a school-wide organization need to have experience and vision. Readers explore the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 328 NELCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Gov Who NelsonNelson, Maria
Summary: No road in the United States is more iconic than Route 66. From a song named after the route to being a setting in famous books On the Road and The Grapes of Wrath, Route 66 has made an impression on American popular culture. Through this lens, readers are introduced to the almost 100-year old highway as well as the many fun road trip stops along its length. Fun fact boxes offer interesting...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 917.3 NELGrunbaum, Mara
Summary: "Did you know that black bears are the most common bears on Earthbut that some black bears actually have white fur? Be surprised and awed by every page of this captivating book! Features include stunning photography; a fact file which breaks down vital data points in an easy-to-follow and understand format; fast facts; a family tree to show the evolution of and how this animal fits into the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2019