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| The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander; illustrated by Kadir NelsonWhat it is: a celebration of the African American artists, athletes, leaders, and survivors -- some famous and some unknown -- who’ve changed America, written by the author of The Crossover.
What’s inside: soul-stirring poetry that begs to be read out loud, plus bold artwork that demands a second look.
Don’t miss: the final pages, which contain fast facts about the people and events shown in the book. |
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Didi Dodo, future spy : recipe for disaster!
by Tom Angleberger
When Koko Dodo's secret chocolate sauce is stolen just before an important cooking contest Didi, a dodo bird, devises a daring plan to help--whether he wants her to or not
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No fixed address
by Susin Nielsen-Fernlund
Hiding his homeless state so that he will not be taken away from his mom, a tween trivia enthusiast auditions for his favorite game show in the hope of winning a big cash prize that turns out rather differently than expected. By the award-winning author of Optimists Die First. Simultaneous eBook
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The train to impossible places : a cursed delivery
by P. G. Bell
When the Impossible Postal Express comes roaring through her living room, scientifically minded Suzy Smith sneaks on board only to be declared the train's Deputy Post Master, a position that requires her to make a first delivery to a power-hungry villainess. Simultaneous eBook.
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Out-of-This World Nonfiction
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Mission to the moon
by Alan Dyer
Celebrating the fortieth anniversary of the historic moon landing, this informative, fact-filled book with colorful illustrations provides middle readers with a detailed account of what took place during that incredible mission in the summer of 1969.
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The Big Beyond : The Story of Space Travel
by James Carter
Blends accessible introductory text with engaging illustrations of a stargazing sky in a picture book chronicle of humanity's exploration of the mysteries of space that touches on how observers of the past used the constellations as guides, how present-day innovators are developing exploration technology and what the future might bring.
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| Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared to Dream by Tanya Lee StoneWhat it’s about: In 1961, 13 brave female pilots became the first American women to train as astronauts, even though they were barred from the official NASA program.
What’s inside: tons of photos featuring the real people, places, and things described in the book.
Who it’s for: older kids interested in the “almosts” of history, as well as the famous firsts. |
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How the meteorite got to the museum
by Jessie Hartland
A nonfiction book for elementary school-aged children details the steps that brought a meteor from outer space, across the eastern United States, to the roof of a car in Peekskill, New York, and thereafter to be verified, tested and exhibited at the American Museum of Natural History.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 8-11!
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