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Children's New Nonfiction Books December 2019
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You are my friend : the story of Mister Rogers and his neighborhood
by Aimee Reid
"Mister Rogers is one of the most beloved television personalities ever, but before he was the man who brought us "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood", he was just little Freddie Rogers. You Are My Friend tells how Fred was a sickly and lonely child. At school,he was bullied and had trouble making friends and expressing his feelings. His parents and grandparents encouraged Fred to ask for help and explore his world. When Fred grew up he became a champion of compassion, equality, and kindness, and he realized that he could spread his message through television. His simple message still resonates with us today: 'There's no person in the world like you and I like you just the way you are.' Outside of recent news, You Are My Friend will endure because of its smartwriting, focus, and gentle homage to a very popular, kind, understated, good soul and role model"
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Hi, I'm Norman : the story of American illustrator Norman Rockwell
by Robert Burleigh
A narrative portrait of iconic 20th-century artist Norman Rockwell explores important episodes in his life against a backdrop of historical events, revealing how his body of work reflected two generations of American life. 15,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Little Frida : a story of Frida Kahlo
by Anthony Browne
The former British Children’s Laureate and award-winning author of Gorilla draws on Kahlo’s diary in a reimagining of the iconic artist’s childhood alongside an imaginary friend who dances without pain and keeps her closest secrets. Illustrations.
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Counting the stars : The Story of Katherine Johnson, Nasa Mathematician
by Lesa Cline-Ransome
An uplifting picture book introduction to the life and achievements of the genius NASA mathematician and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient describes how she overcame Jim Crow-era prejudices while saving John Glenn’s history-changing 1962 orbital mission. 25,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Thomas Edison : lighting the way
by Lori Haskins Houran
Providing additional historical back matter, a leveled-reader introduction to the life and achievements of Thomas Edison identifies some of his amazing inventions while revealing how he helped develop and complete the innovations of others. 10,000 first printing. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Torpedoed : the true story of the World War II sinking of "The Children's Ship"
by Deborah Heiligman
An account of the attack and sinking of the World War II passenger ship SS City of Benares describes how it joined a convoy heading toward the safety of Canada before it was torpedoed by a German submarine. By the award-winning author of Charles and Emma: The Darwins’ Leap of Faith. Simultaneous eBook.
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Little legends : exceptional men in black history
by Vashti Harrison
A companion to the best-selling Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History shares the true stories of history-shaping black men, including civil rights leader John Lewis, filmmaker Oscar Micheaux and tennis champion Arthur Ashe. 75,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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A songbird dreams of singing : poems about sleeping animals
by Kate Hosford
A collection of poems and engaging science facts introduces the fascinating ways that animals sleep, from zebra finches that rehearse their songs while dreaming to ducks and dolphins that sleep with one half of their brains at a time. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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I remember : poems and pictures of heritage
by Lee Bennett Hopkins
An anthology of original poems and illustrations focusing of heritage and family in which poets and artists of diverse backgrounds remember their unique childhoods growing up in the United States and reflect on their different ancestry, traditions and beliefs.
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A is for Audra : Broadway's leading ladies from A to Z
by John Robert Allman
Published in part to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and illustrated with sumptuous portraits, an A-to-Z introduction to 26 of Broadway’s most accomplished leading ladies includes entries dedicated to Patti LuPone, Liza Minnelli and Chita Rivera. Illustrations.
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Dodgeball
by Kara L Laughlin
Introduces the game of dodgeball, describing the rules, techniques, and strategies of the game
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Dolley the fire dog
by Lisa Gerry
Shows how fire dog Dolley helps protect her city by investigating the cause of fires
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I want to be a pilot
by Laura Driscoll
An aspiring young pilot accompanies her aunt to an air fair, where she meets a diverse range of pilots who fly seaplanes, hot-air balloons, cargo planes and more. By the author of I Want to Be a Veterinarian. 12,000 first printing. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Firefighters' handbook
by Meghan McCarthy
The award-winning creator of Pop: The Invention of Bubble Gum explores the important training and day-to-day life of brave firefighters, describing their tools, their vehicles and the dangers they face to save lives. 20,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The brain is kind of a big deal
by Nick Seluk
The best-selling creator of Heart and Brain presents a latest nonfiction comic-art picture book that focuses on the computer-like human brain, explaining its essential role in running the body, processing messages and storing memories. Illustrations.
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Cats : nature and nurture
by Andy Hirsch
Bean, a calico kitten abandoned on the streets, explores the history of domesticated cats, detailing how evolution and selective breeding have developed such traits in cats as retractable claws, slit pupils, and sense of balance
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Anna & Samia : the true story of saving a black rhino
by Paul Meisel
Finding herself alone in the vast Kenyan rhino sanctuary, an infant rhino is helped by conservationist Anna Merz, who protects her and helps her acquire the necessary skills for an independent life in the wild. By the Geisel Honor-winning creator of I See a Cat. Illustrations.
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I wish I was a bison
by Jennifer Bové
Introduces bison, describing their physical features, what they eat, and how their lives differ from the life of a typical child
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Gross as a snot otter : discovering the world's most disgustuing animals
by Jess Keating
The creators of Pink Is for Blobfish profile 17 slippery, slimy animals that communicate and protect themselves through projectile vomit, droppings and other yucky behaviors, from fish that pass messages through flatulence to chipmunks that create digested seed trails. Illustrations.
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Charles Darwin's On the origin of species
by Sabina Radeva
A picture book adaptation of Darwin’s groundbreaking theory of evolution combines lush nature artwork with comprehensive, easy-to-understand text that explains how species form, develop and change over time. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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From the heart of Africa : a book of wisdom
by Eric Walters
Sumptuously illustrated by contributing artists from Ghana, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Canada and the United States, a collection of universal African aphorisms is designed to provide guidance and wisdom in the face of life's challenges. Compiled by the author of Stand Your Ground.
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Just feel : how to be stronger, happier, healther, and more
by Mallika Chopra
The daughter of Deepak Chopra and author of Just Breathe presents a fully illustrated guide to empowerment that counsels middle grade students on how to harness their inner strengths and emotional awareness to promote independence and problem-solving. 40,000 first printing. Original. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Brain candy : seriously sweet facts to satisfy your curiosity
by Julie Beer
A treasury of 500 high-interest facts in a range of subjects shares amazing numbers-themed trivia, from how a million hours adds up to 114 human years and how one million ants equal the weight of the average person. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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