Olson, 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 OLSDavis-Pyles, Barbara
Summary: "Why would you pick up a book about frogs? Nobody likes them! Or at least according to Persnickety Q. Turtle. But in this humorous and informative picture book the reader soon helps educate Persnickety about the incredible creature known as the frog"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sasquatch Books 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 597.8 DAVMyers, Maya
Summary: "Welcome to the world of baby animals! Learn about the different types of baby animals, how and where they are born, and what their families are like"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic Kids 2022
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Summary: "Did you know that some of the smallest creatures on Earth have real-life superpowers? The minute oribatid mite can lift more than 1,000 times its own weight. A tiny type of salamander (called an axolotl) can regrow body parts. And the almost microscopic tardigrade? It can survive practically anywhere, even in outer space! ...From glow-in-the-dark sharks to immortal jellyfish and tiny cats...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Greystone Kids 2023
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Summary: Presents the basics of blood cells and blood vessels, including how the circulatory system moves nutrients, oxygen, hormones, and electrolytes to exactly where they need to go, from the brain to the feet.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 612.1 COLYoung, Caroline
Summary: Written in an approachable, engaging style, this book takes a detailed and sometimes humorous look at how to have a healthy, happy lifestyle. Readers are given advice about healthy eating and exercise; managing the pressures of the teenage years; how to get enough sleep, navigate friendships and relationships, and look after their mental health. The overall aim of the book is to encourage...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Usborne Publishing Ltd. 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 613.0432 YOUBrereton, Catherine
Summary: "Small in size, MIGHTY in facts! The Small and Mighty Book of Planet Earth is a pocket-sized treasure trove of information about the planet on which we live. Have you ever wondered about the watery, rocky planet we call home? Open this book to discover . . . How elephants predict earthquakes, Water that is 4 billion years old, An undersea mountain taller than Mount Everest, and MANY MORE...
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Publisher / Publication Date: OH!, an imprint of Welbeck Children's Limited 2022
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Summary: "Animals adapt their behavior to the different phases of the moon"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE STEBradshaw, John
Summary: "Uncovering the secret lives of pets, Dr. John Bradshaw invites young readers to learn more about their feline friends. Told from the point of view of a cat named Libby, this lively, illustrated book allows kids to follow her for a day and learn more about cats, their likes, dislikes, and everything in between, growing children into the best pet owners they can be"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2023
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1 available in New Youth Materials, Call number: J 636.8 BRACopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.8 BRALondon, Martha
Summary: "Describes chipmunks and their underground homes. Simple text and labeled photos make reading easy and fun, and QR Codes in each chapter give readers access to online resources where they can learn even more."--Amazon
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cody Koala, an imprint of Pop! 2021
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J599 LONLehman-Wilzig, Tami
Summary: Every Shabbat, Jacob and Soosie the horse set out to deliver Ezra and Esther's delicious challahs to their Jerusalem neighbors. But what happens when Jacob is sick? Will everyone get their challah in time for Shabbat? This heartwarming story highlights the friendship between a boy and a horse. Charming illustrations capture early twentieth century Jerusalem and its diverse residents from all...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kalaniot Books, an imprint of Endless Mountains Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE LEHMurray, Julie
Summary: Spotted hyenas have one of the most powerful bites in the animal world! Readers will learn about these bites as well as other cool facts about spotted hyenas, like where they live, what they look like, and what they like to eat.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dash!, an imprint of Abdo Zoom 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.74 MURPallotta, Jerry
Summary: Ten fierce animals battle it out in this exciting bind-up featuring five books in this action-packed animal series! Which dangerous animals would win in a fight? Find out in this awesome bind-up of five books in the popular Who Would Win? series. The collection features a range of mammals, sea creatures, reptiles, and birds to satisfy all kinds of animal fans, including Falcon vs. Hawk, Hyena...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic, Inc. 2022
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1 available in New Youth Materials, Call number: J 590 PALCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 590 PALPeterson, Christy
Summary: "A historical look at the launch of Earth Day and a look at the global environmental movement that has sprung from it"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Twenty-First Century Books 2020
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 394.262 PETPearson, Marie
Summary: This title introduces young dog lovers to the sport of dog agility, covering everything from the history of the sport to conditioning, training, and competing. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a photo diagram, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Publisher / Publication Date: SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.7 PEASlade, 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: "A gripping story set over 24 hours where readers will come face-to-face with the most amazing frogs and toads in the world, written by expert Dr. Itzue W. Caviedes-Solis"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Neon Squid 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 597.8 SOLYolen, 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 YOLOldham, Matthew
Summary: A great introduction for young children to ever-popular topics, with charming pictures and simple text perfect for reading and talking about with young children. Topics covered include Our World, Space, Science, My Body, Animals, Dinosaurs and Long Ago.
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Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 032.02 OLDCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Juvenile Parent-Teacher Collection, Call number: J Teach EncyHolmes, Melisa
Summary: "Did an adult just give you this book? Did you roll your eyes or laugh a little? Either reaction would be normal because this book is going to give you a lot of information that may seem awkward. It can also be a little funny, but it's really important. It's about puberty--that time when your body starts changing to look more grown up. Sometimes it may seem as if you are the only one dealing...
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Publisher / Publication Date: American Academy of Pediatrics 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 612.2 HOLCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 612.6 HOLBodden, Valerie
Summary: A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of seahorses, the small, snouted fish of the oceans. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how seahorses became fish.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Creative Education and Creative Paperbacks, an imprint of the Creative Company 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 597 BODKratt, Martin
Summary: "Chris and Martin Kratt--the Wild Kratts--explore the world of sharks from the tiny dwarf shark to hungry Great White to the biggest Whale shark. The Wild Kratts dive in to reveal the different ways these incredible creatures survive in the sea: where they live, who they eat, who eats them, and more!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2022
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE KRAO'Connell, Jennifer
Summary: "This nonfiction picture book tells the story of Lawrence Anthony and the deep bond he forged with the matriarch of the herd he saved at his animal reserve in South Africa. When Lawrence died, the matriarch led all the elephants from remote parts of the reserve in a procession to his home, where they gathered to mourn him. They returned on the same day at the same time for the next two years...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tilbury House Publishers 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.67 O'COSidman, Joyce
Summary: "With magical, concise and perceptive poems, Newbery-Honor winning author Joyce Sidman captures the life of a tree frog in an intimate and moving way. A master of the science note, her fascinating sidebars help bind the twin poems together and ground our perspective. We learn how treefrogs have sticky toe pads, how they still themselves when in danger, how they can change from green to gray to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2021