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HCPLC's Top Kids Nonfiction of 2018
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The Elements
by Matt Mullins
Introduces the periodic table of elements and the basics of chemistry, including what information the periodic table provides about the elements, the role of electrons in chemistry, and how elements combine to make compounds.
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Triceratops
by Janet Riehecky
"Introduces young readers to Triceratops, including physical characteristics, diet, habitat, and life cycle".
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Minecraft: Redstone Handbook
by Nick Farwell
Revised with up-to-date stats and 16 pages of completely new material, including exclusive tips from game creator Notch, a guide to working with Minecraft's redstone includes expert coverage of everything from mining and smelting to using repeaters, circuit components and circuit designs.
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Harry Potter: A Journey Through a History of Magic
by British Library
Complementing the British Library exhibit, provides an overview of the Hogwarts curriculum, covering thousands of years of magic history and displaying artifacts released from the Library's archives, previously-unseen materials, and items from throughout the world.
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Dinosaurs
by Katie Lajiness
Outlines the basic principles of drawing dinosaurs and adding color, and provides instructions for drawing a stegosaurus, a brontosaurus, a Tyrannosaurus Rex, a pterodactyl, and a deinonychus.
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Real Friends
by Shannon Hale
The Newbery Honor-winning author of Princess Academy traces the roller-coaster challenges of first friendships as demonstrated by her own experiences from kindergarten through fifth grade, years marked by cliques, bullies and her efforts to gain popularity. Illustrated by the best-selling artist of the Princess in Black series.
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Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know
by Adam Bray
An updated edition of a best-selling fan's reference collects engaging facts and trivia about the Star Wars franchise, from behind-the-scenes production details to who cleans the floors of the Death Star. Movie tie-in.
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