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Check it Out New & Notable Items from the Children's Department January 2015 Highlights of new and exciting titles for caregivers, educators and children birth - twelve years old.
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Knit your bit : a World War I story by Deborah HopkinsonWanting to do something helpful when his father leaves to fight overseas during World War I, Mikey learns about a Knitting Bee in Central Park for which volunteers can knit clothing supplies for troops, an event that sparks a competition between the boys and girls in Mikey's class.
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Bow-Wow's nightmare neighbors by Mark NewgardenA follow-up to the award-winning Bow-Wow Bugs a Bug features comic panels that wordlessly impart the efforts of little Bow-Wow as he tries to reclaim his comfy green bed from thieving neighbors.
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Square cat ABC by Elizabeth SchoonmakerHip-yet-square cat Eula from Square Cat and a curious little mouse share an alphabet adventure that is marked by their differences of opinion about vegetables and a pointy-quilled porcupine.
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Enzo races in the rain! by Garth SteinA whimsical tale starring the loveable mutt from The Art of Racing in the Rain finds mischievous Enzo the puppy discovering how big the world is during a long journey from the farm to the city, where he finds a loving family. 100,000 first printing.
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Bossing the Bronx Bombers at Yankee Stadium by David ArethaAfter being invited to watch a game at Yankee Stadium in one of the luxury suites, the Baseball Geeks find themselves bringing good luck to the Yankees… well sort of. But will they be able to get out of New York before their luck runs out, or will they end up getting people hurt—like themselves? Simultaneous.
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Rocket's 100th day of school by Tad HillsRocket, the beloved dog from the New York Times best-selling picture books How Rocket Learned to Read and Rocket Writes a Story, is busy collecting 100 things to take to school on his 100th day and has the perfect place to keep them safe—that is, until Bella, a squirrel who loves acorns, gets involved. Simultaneous and eBook.
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Rain reign by Ann M. MartinStruggling with the challenges of OCD and Asperger's syndrome, Rose, a homonym enthusiast, shares an inseparable bond with a beloved dog, but when the dog goes missing during a storm, Rose is forced to confront the limits of her comfort levels, even if it means leaving her routines and safe places in order to search for her pet. By the Newbery Honor-winning author of A Corner of the Universe.
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Kelsey Green, reading queen by Claudia MillsKelsey is the best reader in her third-grade class and is determined to lead her class to victory in the all-school reading contest.
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Who was Rachel Carson? by Sarah FabinyIllustrated biographies featuring a range of fascinating figures from history (and current figures, too!) provide great information and entertainment through short chapters and illustrations that will appeal to reluctant readers as well as middle readers in general. Simultaneous eBook.
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Who was Louis Braille? by Margaret FrithIllustrated biographies featuring a range of fascinating figures from history (and current figures, too!) provide great information and entertainment through short chapters and illustrations that will appeal to reluctant readers as well as middle readers in general. Original.
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Record breakers : the biggest by Claire LlewellynAt level 3 (reading alone with some help), sentences become more varied and longer, with more vocabulary being introduced. Includes a glossary and an index. Simultaneous.
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Record breakers : the most dangerous by Philip SteelePresents information about different types of dangerous things, including poisonous plants, vicious animals, deadly diseases, devastating natural disasters, and hazardous sports and occupations
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Separate is never equal : Sylvia Mendez & her family's fight for desegregation by Duncan TonatiuhShares the triumphant story of young Civil Rights activist Sylvia Mendez, an American citizen of Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage who, at the age of 8, worked with her parents and other community members to file a landmark lawsuit in federal district court to end segregated education in mid-20th-century California.
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Parent Teacher Collection
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The baby tree by Sophie BlackallAfter learning that his parents are expecting a baby, a young boy asks several people where babies come from and gets a different answer from each before his parents gently set him straight. Includes advice on answering questions about reproduction.
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With the one-of-a-kind projects in 150+ Screen-Free Activites for Kids, your family will rediscover the spirit of imaginative play! These fun activities help develop your child's creativity and skills - all without a screen in sight. Featuring step-by-step instructions and beautiful photographs, each budget-friendly project will keep your child entertained, engaged and learning all day long.
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Builds on the author's philosophies about families eating together while providing dozens of nutritionally balanced, fast-preparation meals, from chicken meatballs in barbecue sauce to sweet potato butternut squash soup.
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