Rajan, Rekha S.
Summary: "This accessible nonfiction compendium explores the creation of 10 global landmarks, from the first spark of an idea to the final layer of paint. Acclaimed educator Rekha S. Rajan encourages readers to see themselves as the engineers, builders, architects, and more through interactive stories and a unique structure"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Press 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 624 RAJTowler, Paige
Summary: "This book introduces young readers to math concepts around buildings"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc 2022
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1 available in Young Adult Collection, Call number: J 690.2 TOWGall, Chris
Summary: Released in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, this nonfiction picture book offers a step-by-step explanation of how the Apollo 11 spacecraft worked, as told by a young enthusiast. Includes glossary.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Brook Press 2019
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Summary: "We're big construction stuff with mighty jobs to do. But how exactly do we work? What makes us super skilled? Team up with us and you'll find out. It's time to work. Let's build!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little Simon, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division 2023
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Summary: Meenu discovers the magic in her culture's tradition of hair oiling, and the bond she shares with her mother and grandmother. Includes Meenu's magic hair day tips.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bloomsbury 2024
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Children are used to hearing about how important it is to protect nature, but they may not fully understand how the natural world can positively impact their emotional wellbeing. With that in mind, this book looks to show children how nature can be fun, uplifting, consoling and even offer companionship.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The School of Life 2022
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J304.2 SCHHawk, Fran.
Summary: Count backwards from ten to one during one of the most colorful times of the year. Learn about the bright, colorful leaves and the trees from which they fall. Watch the animals frolicking in the crisp, autumn air as they get ready for the approaching cold winter. Includes section "For Creative Minds" with cards and activities.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sylvan Dell Publishing 2009
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HAWStutzman, Jonathan
Summary: A parent's ode to everything their child is, and will be, capable of doing as they grow. Tonight, each small hand fits inside their parent's hand. But soon, this hand will grow-- to dig deep in the dirt, make masterpieces and mistakes, and tell stories only it can tell. With text that captures the potential in every child and glowing art that exudes warmth, this book braids three children's...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2023
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Summary: "An inspiring picture book biography about Glenn Burke, the first Major League Baseball player to come out as gay, and the story of how he created the high five, the world's most recognizable handshake. Playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Glenn Burke could do it all--hit, throw, run, field. He was the heart of the clubhouse who energized his teammates with his enthusiasm and love for the game....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Farrar Strauss Giroux Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 BURCousins, Lucy
Summary: "Little ones can help Maisy and her friends fix Cyril's car, which has broken down, in this interactive board book that has push, slide and play tabs on every spread"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2021
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Summary: Mrs. Hartwell is home sick today, and throughout the day her students send her emails informing her about what is happening as the other teachers take turns watching the class--and the room becomes increasingly messy.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Charlesbridge 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE DANFox, Mem
Summary: "What are two parents to do when their beloved little dragon keeps breathing fire all over the house?"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Beach Lane Books 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FOXBerg, Esther van den
Summary: "Welcome to Kiki's Circus! All the animal friends will show you a cute trick. But wait! First, they have to use the potty. Look at Beaver making a hoop spin after washing her paws or Squirrel going on his unicycle after a quick pee! And Kiki...what's your trick? Oh, using the toilet is not so difficult or scary after all!"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Clavis 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE BERDay, Alexandra.
Summary: When her parents leave her with a babysitter, Madeleine sneaks outside to play with Carl, their Rottweiler, on a snowy afternoon.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Farrar Straus Giroux 2009
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE DAYHo, Joanna
Summary: "...a moving text about the life and work of social activist and artist, Ai Weiwei. Told in...lyrical writing, this story shines a light on Ai Weiwei's journey and focuses on Safe Passage, his exhibition of thousands of life jackets at the Konzerthaus Berlin. Moved by the life jackets discarded on the shores of the Greek Island of Lesbos by people seeking safety far from home, Ai Weiwei created...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 AIMack, Jeff
Summary: Describes how artist Marcel Duchamp turned a toilet into a famous work of art.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Henry Holt and Company 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MACCarbone, Courtney
Summary: Disney Princess Aurora tells her story in her own words in this beautifully-illustrated full-color storybook based on Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty. --Publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Children's Books 2019
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Summary: Take a colorful journey through the history of art from cave paintings and Renaissance art to modern graffiti. Find out how and why art is made. Explore colors, shapes, patterns and themes. Discover the world's great artists, including Vincent Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Andy Warhol, and Yayoi Kusama.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 709 KAYCho, Lian
Summary: "Presenting Olive Chen! The most magnificent and brilliant artist in the whole wide world! Her parents are also artists--serious artists--who paint prim, proper, perfect shapes. They know Olive has the talent to follow in their footsteps. But Olive likes to smear, splatter, splash, and even lick. With a brush in each hand, Olive cascades through town with her friends in tow, painting what she...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE CHONainy, Mamta
Summary: While painting his nails to express his every mood and feeling, a young boy discovers the most important thing of all-the magic of being his true self.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lantana 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE NAIOtter, Isabel
Summary: Featuring peek-through gatefolds and questions to encourage active reading, this invitation into the world of art and color introduces kids to basic art styles, such as mosaics, portraits, sculptures and landscapes, with the help of adorable animal friends.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tiger Tales 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: BOARD OTTYolen, Jane
Summary: Mrs. Noah nurses injured birds and brings them on board the ark when the heavy rains come, saving a special mission for the doves.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kar-Ben Publishing 2022
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Summary: A young child uses mindfulness and an awareness of their five senses to stay grounded while experiencing difficult emotions and bad days.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Viking 2023
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Summary: When flutists Twinkle, Pippa, and Lulu practice a song for Fairy Godmother's party, Twinkle cannot seem to hit a note, but determined not to give up--because fairies never do--she discovers there are other ways to make music.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Spotlight 2022