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Kid scientist Over and under Science buddies See to learn World Book's learning laddersYolen, Jane
Summary: Readers will be delighted by the malodorous melodies of poems calling out the different pungent attributes of a full cast of foul-smelling creatures.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Millbrook Press 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.47 YOLCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE YOLStewart, Melissa
Summary: "When a whale passes away, its body sinks to the ocean floor and becomes an energy-rich food source for organisms living in the deep sea"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Studio, an imprint of Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.7 STEKaner, Etta
Summary: "Ever thought of plants as sneaky or tricky? Probably not. But after reading this book, you might think differently. In this latest non-fiction book by the award-winning author Etta Kaner, readers are introduced to variety of plants from around the world that use trickery to survive and thrive. From the shape-changing Boquila vine that avoids the threat of being eaten by blending in with its...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Owlkids Books 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 581.4 KANBrunelle, Lynn
Summary: "A book about the rich ecosystem that springs up around the death of a whale in the deep sea"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2024
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Summary: "The Florida Everglades are made up of nine different ecosystems supporting an astonishing variety of wildlife-panthers, manatees, snails, frogs, and a rainbow of bird species. But for years, the Everglades were threatened. They needed a voice to speak up for them. Marjory Stoneman Douglas became that voice. Her book "A River of Grass" helped the world see the irreplaceable beauty and value of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Albert Whitman & Company 2021
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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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Summary: "A stone is not just a stone. A stone is a story. Journey across history to see how one stone changes and transforms, from magma, oozing under Earth's crust, to sand ground down by a rushing river, to the heart of a mountain. Watch what happens when rain, ice, and wind mold this rock into something new, something you might even hold in your hand and imagine all that is left for the stone to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Margaret K. McElderry Books 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 552 BARJenkins, Steve
Summary: They can dance, sing, and, of course, fly--what's not to love about birds? With more than 10,000 species of dramatically different colors, shapes, and sizes, birds are some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet. The only animal with feathers, birds have soared through the skies for millions of years. In this beautiful picture book, learn what makes a bird a bird, what birds like to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 598 JENBulion, Leslie
Summary: "...Galápagos tells the complex story of a young volcanic ecosystem influenced by seasonal ocean currents, where food energy moves through integrated land and sea communities, each in its own season of growth and renewal. Millions of years ago, undersea volcanos in the eastern Pacific Ocean erupted, spewing up lava, rocks, and ash that eventually formed a cluster of islands: the archipelago...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Peachtree Publishing Company Inc. 2023
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Summary: The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth is an illustrated tour of the planet that reveals ecosystems large and small, from reefs, deserts, and rain forests to ponds, backyard gardens, and even a drop of water. Through exquisite drawings, maps, and infographics, author Rachel Ignotofsky makes earth science accessible and entertaining, explaining how our planet works, from its diverse ecosystems...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ten Speed Press, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.8 IGNSudyka, Diana
Summary: "An environmental tale of land evolving over the millennia up to present day environmental changes, as well as the role one can take in caring for it"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SUDMessner, 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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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MESMoss Gamblin, Kate
Summary: "Lake: A See to Learn Book, the second book in the See to Learn series, is designed to inspire scientific curiosity, appreciation of beauty and connection to the natural world, through gentle questions and vibrant illustrations."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Groundwood Books 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.63 MOSOwen, Polly
Summary: The silly true story of how Darwin discovered that the earthworm is one of the most important species on the planet. Without their life-sustaining poop, there would be no plants or animals on Earth. A scholarly worm gives historical facts and context on every page.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Wide Eyed Editions 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 592.64 OWEHayes, K. C. (George K. C.)
Summary: Follows the fortunes of a single dandelion, springing up in a crack of the sidewalk but living to spread its seeds to fertile ground. Includes information on the life cycle of a dandelion.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Charlesbridge 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HAYJenkins, Martin
Summary: "All is quiet on the water. Then, in a flash, there's a sudden lunge and a tremendous splash. And then? Oh dear. There's a lot of twirling and thrashing: a hungry crocodile has found something to eat. But crocodiles also love to nap on warm sandbanks and cool off in calm waters. And they're very gentle with their babies. There's a lot to learn about crocodiles in this captivating look at one of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 597.98 JENWinter, Jonah
Summary: "Discover the true story of a man who lived alone in the mountains with a hobby of measuring snowfall that led to groundbreaking data tracking in climate change studies"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Beach Lane Books 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 BARCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB BARR WINMontgomery, Sy
Summary: "This tribute to one of the most diverse, fascinating, and beloved species on the planet (turtles) speaks to the diversity and wisdom of these long-lived reptiles"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 597.92 MONCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 597.92 MONSlade, Suzanne
Summary: "Lyrical text and gorgeous illustrations plunge readers into an undersea exploration of the mysterious, accomplished octopus and its astonishing abilities"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Peachtree Publishing Company Inc. 2023
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Summary: Maggie and her team of marine biologists dive into the ocean with a pod of humpback whales to record their songs and learn about how whales communicate.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Albert Whitman & Company 2022
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE FLIHeos, Bridget
Summary: "In friendly, simple text, the most "common" virus, rhinovirus (the common cold), explains how viruses work and spread. With funny, engaging, and informative illustrations, this is the perfect way to explain viruses to young children who have questions in the wake of a pandemic. The nonthreatening common cold walks readers through the basics of viruses, and then features past viruses we have...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crown Books for Young Readers 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 579.2 HEOCopp, Mary Wagley
Summary: "Yoshi's Big Swim chronicles the impressive true story of Yoshi, a loggerhead turtle who was rescued by fishermen, then rehabilitated and cared for by scientists for many years. The scientists adored her, and Yoshi was happy in her aquarium home. But then, many years later, Yoshi let them know that it was time for her to move on. Would Yoshi be safe? Would she know what to do? After lots of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Editions, an imprint of Capstone 2023
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE COPCushman, Abi
Summary: "Wombats are elusive, burrowing marsupials. Their teeth never stop growing, they have backwards pouches, and they're the only known animal to have cube-shaped poop. And if you ask their friend Snake, those aren't the only things that are weird about wombats!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Greenwillow Books, an Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.2 CUSMoore, Lindsay
Summary: "Yoshi, a loggerhead sea turtle, was injured and rescued by fisherman who took her to the Two Oceans Aquarium in South Africa for rehabilitation. After twenty years, Yoshi was returned to the sea and traveled nearly 23,000 miles over three years back to what is believed to be her birthplace"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2022