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Children's New Nonfiction Books October 2021
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Weird but true! : 300 bizarre facts about the Big Apple. New York City
by National Geographic Kids
"Explore 300 wacky facts and pictures from the five boroughs. You'll get a look at the city's storied past, learn about weird stuff in New York today, and even meet a couple of goats that held up traffic on the subway. The city that never sleeps truly has something for everyone--from giant pillow fights to epic Broadway musicals to pizza-loving rats"
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Weird but true! USA : 300 fascinating facts about the fifty states
by National Geographic Kids
A treasury of weird-but-true facts, stats and trivia about America's states and territories includes entries profiling Michigan's floating post office, the magnetic ink used to print U.S. money and George Washington's 221-year overdue library book. Simultaneous.
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The World Almanac : Awesome True-or-False Questions for Smart Kids
by World Almanac Books
Find out the answers to these true-or-false statements and more than 250 others with The World Almanac Awesome True-or-False Questions for Smart Kids. Alone or together, kids can make their best guesses of whether each statement is true or false, and then turn the page to find the answer––and learn even more fun facts about each item! With a uniquely interactive format, this book has smart readers engaged and eager at every step with essential facts on on food, history, science, pop culture, and more. |
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Guinness world records 2022
by Guinness World Records
This latest edition of the world’s best-selling annual book looks at how despite pandemic and lockdowns, record-breaking has continued, with a focus on how people are going to extreme lengths to save the environment. 1,000,000 first printing.
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Not my idea : a book about whiteness
by Anastasia Higginbotham
Explains that although many adults do not care to admit it, color does still matter in the United States; discusses racism and the fight against it; and argues that bias is a problem for whites, but that white people do not have to accept it
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Amistad : The Story of a Slave Ship
by Patricia C. McKissack
In 1838, hundreds of kidnapped Africans commandeered the ship Amistad during a long journey across the Atlantic so they could sail back to their homeland, in this History Reader that details an amazing chapter in American history. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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Rocks & minerals
by R. F Symes
"Unearth a treasure trove of geological knowledge with this in-depth guide to over 500 rocks and minerals"
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Dinosaur
by David Lambert
Discusses the environment in which dinosaurs lived, the characteristics of different types of dinosaurs, the disappearance of these creatures, and how scientists learn from their fossil remains
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Animal encyclopedia : 2,500 animals with photos, maps, and more!
by Lucy H. Spelman
Newly revised and updated, this second edition features 2,500 species, 1,000 stunning photos and more than a dozen maps, and includes new, exclusive “From the Field” reports highlighting National Geographic explorers working around the world to study and protect animals. Illustrations. Maps.
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All the Fish in the World
by David Opie
"What makes a fish a fish? Trout thinks he knows the answer. "That's easy! Fish have fins, gills, scales, are shaped like me, and live underwater." "Not so fast," answers Mudskipper. "What about a clingfish? They don't have any scales. Or a hagfish? They don't have any fins. Or what about me? I live in and out of the water!" As Trout and Mudskipper explore below and above the world's waters, they are introduced to a multitude of fish in various shapes, colors, and sizes, forcing Trout to rethink about his notion of what a fish is. Maybe there is a vast watery world of unimagined possibilities (like a walking fish, or a fish with a transparent head!). And maybe, just maybe, there's not just one way to be a fish-but many, many ways!"-- Provided by publisher.
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The secret life of the sloth
by Laurence Pringle
A brown-throated, three-fingered sloth who lives in a rainforest habitat searches for food, keeps herself safe and gives birth to a baby over the course of a year, in a fact-filled series entry that is complemented by high-detail, lifelike illustrations. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Elephants don't like ants! : and other amazing facts
by Thea Feldman
Perfect for beginning readers, this fun-filled introduction to elephants presents fascinating facts in a highly visual way through photographs, comic-style illustrations and infographics. 25,000 first printing. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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History Is Inventive
by Brooke Knight
A children’s book by Honest History exploring inventions (and their inventors) that changed the world
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The gravity tree : the true story of a tree that inspired the world
by Anna Crowley Redding
"Part scientific explanation, part biography, this nonfiction picture book explores the life of the fabled apple tree that inspired Newton's theory of Gravity-from a minor seed to a monumental icon that has inspired the world's greatest minds for over three and a half centuries"
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History Is Delicious
by Joshua Lurie
"From well-known cultures to those just being rediscovered.[this book] explores the history of different dishes, cultural traditions, and even a few great recipes. Discover the role cuisine plays in the fabric of unique cultures from around the world"-- Provided by publisher. |
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We can : portraits of power
by Tyler Gordon
Teenage artistic prodigy Tyler Gordon presents a picture book filled with gorgeous portraits of—and information about—the people who inspire him, from Kamala Harris to LeBron James. 50,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Survivor tree
by Marcie Colleen
Tells the profound and powerful story of a pear tree that was pulled from the wreckage of 9/11 and replanted at the 9/11 memorial, reflecting on the hope and healing that comes after tragedy. 30,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Accused : my story of injustice
by Adama Bah
Wrongly accused of terrorism on March 24, 2005, along with her father, the author recounts the events surrounding her arrest and its impact on her life as she faced prosecution for crimes she didn’t commit. Simultaneous eBook.
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Hurricane : my story of resilience
by Salvador Gómez-Colón
The founder of Light and Hope for Puerto Rico recalls living through Hurricane Maria in 2017 and grappling with the destruction it left behind, in this gripping first-person account of strength, resilience and determination. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Harriet Tubman : toward freedom
by Whit Taylor
"Graphic biography detailing Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and her efforts with other abolitionists to rescue dozens of those still enslaved"
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Kamala Harris
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Young readers can discover the extraordinary life of the first woman, first Black person and first South Asian American to be elected vice president of the United States, who turned her childhood dreams into a reality. Illustrations.
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Kamala is speaking : vice president for the people
by Shasta Clinch
In this Step 2 Biography Reader, young children can follow the first Black/South Asian, female vice president from her childhood all the way to the White House. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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King of ragtime : the story of Scott Joplin
by Stephen Costanza
This toe-tapping picture book biography of African American composer Scott Joplin, whose ragtime music paved the way for jazz, is told through kaleidoscopic illustrations. 30,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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When I was eight
by Christy Jordan-Fenton
Looks at the experiences of a strong-willed young Inuit girl who receives permission from her father to travel to a residential religious school run by non-Inuit outsiders, where she struggles to adapt to the new way of living
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Shaped by her hands : potter Maria Martinez
by Anna Harber Freeman
A picture book biography of the renowned Native American potter describes how she learned the art form under the guiding hands of her aunt before discovering an aesthetic new firing technique that rendered her creations famous. Illustrations.
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Georgia O'Keeffe : she saw the world in a flower
by Gabrielle Balkan
Introduces children to the famous American painter Georgia O’Keeffe, revealing what led her to look closely at nature to create her iconic paintings of flowers and bones, and how her life and art inspires kids to create their own masterpieces. Illustrations.
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I am Rosa Parks
by Rosa Parks
The Black woman whose acts of civil disobedience led to the 1956 Supreme Court order to desegregate buses in Montgomery, Alabama, explains what she did and why. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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A seat at the table : the Nancy Pelosi story
by Elisa Boxer
Featuring an exclusive interview with Nancy Pelosi herself, this inspiring picture book biography follows her journey from the child of Baltimore’s mayor to a 33-year career as a political representative. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Jackie Robinson : he led the way
by April Jones Prince
This inspirational biography of the first black Major League Baseball player of the modern era follows him from childhood throughout his career as an MVP Award-winning baseball player and a hero of the Civil Rights Movement. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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Sonny Rollins plays the bridge
by Gary Golio
James Ransome’s glorious art celebrates jazz icon Sonny Rollins and how he found an inspired spot to practice his saxophone when his neighbors complained. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Sacajawea : her true story
by Joyce Milton
Introduces the life of the Shoshone woman Sacajawea, who accompanied the Lewis and Clark Expedition through the American wilderness
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I am Oprah Winfrey
by Brad Meltzer
The “Queen of All Media” shares her struggles in childhood that she used as motivation to become a deeply influential cultural icon. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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My Art, My World
by Rita Winkler
"Rita Winkler is a young woman living with Down syndrome. My Art, My World shows us the world as she sees it: a place full of joy, color, and the delight of life with her family and friends. Rita's great passion is making art. Here she shows her love for the world in fun and beautiful works of art."--Provided by publisher. |
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The genius under the table : growing up behind the Iron Curtain
by Eugene Yelchin
In this brilliant blend of comic timing and disarming poignancy, the award-winning author and artist recounts his childhood in Cold War Russia as a young boy desperate to understand his place in his family. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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