Flatt, Lizann
Summary: As young readers journey into the natural world, they will discover that numbers, patterns, shapes and much more! can be found in everyday plants and animals. What if animals and plants knew math, just like us? Would snowflakes all fall from the same height in the sky? Would otters spread themselves evenly across lakes? Would groundhogs be aware of the date? In Sizing Up Winter, the third title...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Owlkids Books Inc. 2013
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE FLAFlatt, Lizann
Summary: Journey into the natural world in the fall and discover that numbers, patterns, shapes -- and much more! -- can be found by observing everyday plants and animals.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Owlkids Books Inc. 2012
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE FLAFlatt, Lizann
Summary: As young readers journey into the natural world, they will discover that numbers, patterns, shapes -- and much more! -- can be found by observing everyday plants and animals.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Owlkids Books Inc. 2013
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Summary: "Through a combination of photographs and illustrations, this picture book will tell the story of the discovery of this new dinosaur, while weaving in exciting facts about what life was like for this brand new species that doesn't even have an official name yet! Chock-full of back matter like a glossary, a dinosaur time period chart, and a gatefold and/or inside jacket poster of the Titanosaur...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 567.9 CARYoung, Karen Romano
Summary: "Readers will learn all about sharks and the human relationship with sharks, including how researchers study sharks at sea and how students can get involved in learning more about sharks and helping to protect these incredible creatures"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Twenty-First Century Books 2019
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 597 YOUFlorence, Debbi Michiko
Summary: "How do you make the world's shyest kitten feel safe, so he can find a forever home?" --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint 2020
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Summary: Introduces whales, discussing their physical features, behavior, and complex communication abilities, along with a history of whaling and a description of the efforts being made by scientists around the world to save them from extinction. --Publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Twenty-First Century Books 2018
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 599.5 YOUHeide, Florence Parry
Summary: "If you want to pretend you're shrinking, that's all right," said Treehorn's mother, "as long as you don't do it at the table." A small boy finds himself shrinking in this oddly offbeat, surreal, and funny story, illustrated with Edward Gorey's signature pen and ink drawings. No one around seems to appreciate what Treehorn's going through--his parents are busy, his friends laugh at him, and he...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Recorded Books 2019
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1 available in Multi-Media Kits, Call number: KIT J ORANGE SHRFlorence, Debbi Michiko
Summary: Kaita Takano and her family know all about fostering dogs and cats, but what about reptiles? How will they find a forever home for a bearded lizard who loves being pampered like a queen? --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint 2020
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Summary: Annie and Apple are two very cute hamsters from the animal shelter who are being fostered by eight-year-old Kaita Takano and her family. Kaita can't wait to find forever homes for the inquisitive furballs--but first, she has to find them!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint 2020
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE FLODahl, Michael
Summary: A young Supergirl fan faces her most elusive adversary sleep! As darkness falls, a young girl attempts to catch some Z's while DC Comics' SUPERGIRL tracks down an elusive enemy. With super hero traits, like BRAVERY, PATIENCE, and PERSISTENCE, they'll both turn sleepless nights into sweet success and sweet dreams. Along with Omar Lozano's action-packed art, bestselling author Michael Dahl...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE DAHHarman, Alice
Summary: Facing the challenges of climate change involves all of us. This book offers children truth without despair, hope without deception and a map to a better future.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sterling Children's Books 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 363.738 HARHollihan, Kerrie Logan
Summary: Just when you think that you know everything there is to know about mummies, new ones are discovered! Packed with facts but light in tone, this book introduces young readers to the most compelling examples of mummies from all over the world. There are many books about Egyptian mummies, but Mummies Exposed! goes beyond what you expect and uncovers both old favorites and recent discoveries; among...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2019
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Summary: When the Frank family and others are found and arrested during World War II, Miep Gies hides young Anne's papers from the Nazis and later is instrumental in having her beloved friend's diary published.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sleeping Bear Press 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 GIEPettie, Andrew (Andrew J.)
Summary: "Be astounded, amused, and inspired by Britannica's ultimate collection of lists. Powerful rockets, tiny dinosaurs, lost treasures, smart dogs, spy gadgets, invincible sports teams, unusual jobs: you'll discover them all in this gloriously geeky guide to the universe."--Page [4] of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Britannica Books 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 032.02 PETVirts, Terry
Summary: "A kid's guide to leaving the planet from someone who's done it! Former astronaut Terry Virts guides readers through the practical elements of becoming an astronaut, along with the wonders (and challenges!) of space travel. With insider information on training, piloting a ship, and working in space, readers and aspiring astronauts will be inspired to start their own journey to the stars. This...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Workman Publishing Company 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.45 VIRCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.45 VIRWilsher, Jane
Summary: "Ever wondered what's going on inside some of the world's most incredible machines and inventions? In your kitchen or bedroom, beneath city streets, or far up in space, machines are at work day and night making, moving, building, and even thinking for us. Use the magic lens included with this book to discover the inner workings of machines from bicycles to microwaves and from printing presses...
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Publisher / Publication Date: What on Earth Books 2021
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Summary: An Irish storyteller revisits the little-known legend of the Mermaid Saint in a haunting, beautifully illustrated tale of kindness, music, and longing. Long ago, on the eastern coast of Ireland, a monk from the Abbey of Bangor was collecting driftwood along the wave-tossed shore when he found a boy washed up amid a circle of seals. At first the boy, wrapped in a shawl of woven seagrass, could...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MCSSummary: Inspired by She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up, and rose up against the odds. This collection includes the first eight biographies in the series.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J CD 920 SHEHutson, Katherine J.
Summary: "From the moment we wake until we go back to bed, every day is filled with ordinary moments that allow us to connect with God. This collection of short prayers for children to pray throughout their days-on the way to school, when noticing a bird in a tree, or looking at the stars-will bring delight, and help them begin to recognize the nearness of God"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: IVP Kids 2022