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Check it Out New and notable items from the Children's Department July 2016 Highlights of new and exciting titles for caregivers, educators and children birth-twelve
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Lea to the rescue When Lea's brother goes missing while studying ecology in South America, Lea is determined to save both her brother and endangered exotic animals
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The family Fletcher takes Rock Island by Dana Alison LevyA follow-up to the award-winning The Misadventures of the Family Fletcher finds the Fletchers overcoming initial disappointments at the beginning of their Rock Island summer vacation through a dose of Shakespeare, a very tippy kayak, a video camera, a swimming cat and new neighbors.
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The hidden oracle by Rick RiordanCast down from Olympus and transformed into a human after angering Zeus, a weak and disoriented Apollo arrives in New York City as a regular teen and is forced to survive in the modern world while endeavoring to regain Zeus' favor.
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Locker hero : Locker Hero by Rachel Renée RussellQuestioning his resolve to attend public school after years of being homeschooled when he is targeted by a mean-spirited bully, Max aspires to become like his favorite comic book heroes and finds an unexpected opportunity to do his best to be the hero his middle school needs. By the creator of the Dork Diaries series.
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Save me a seat by Sarah WeeksTwo boys, one white, one Indian-American, gain strength from each other from afar as they struggle to navigate middle school, family relationships and friendships. Co-written by the award-winning author of Pie.
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Picture Books and Early Readers
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Thunder Boy Jr. by Sherman AlexieA first picture book by the National Book Award-winning author of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian follows the experiences of a young boy who longs to earn a name of his own that reflects something special that he has done. Illustrated by the Caldecott Honor-winning artist of Viva Frida.
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The airport book by Lisa BrownA family making its way through a modern-day airport checks their bags, goes through security clearance and waits at the gate before taking off into the air, at the beginning of a journey that is complicated by the fear that a favorite stuffed toy has gone missing.
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Rain fish by Lois EhlertVibrantly illustrated with mixed-media collage artwork by the Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, a storybook exploration of nature lyrically chronicles the adventures of "rain fish" that are created by bits of materials that float along on streams of rainwater during storms.
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Listen to our world by Bill MartinThe creators of Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See? team up with the Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator of A River of Words in a celebration of the animals of the world that features lively depictions of animals in exotic and local environments.
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Good night Owl by Greg PizzoliHearing a strange noise as he settles in for bedtime, Owl looks everywhere, from the cupboard to beneath the floorboards, for the source of the noise before spotting a tiny, squeaky, mouse-shaped detail.
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Are We There Yet? by Dan SantatEnduring a boring car ride that makes him feel like time is going backward, a little boy is astonished to find himself traveling back to the times of Colonial America, ancient Egypt, the dinosaur era and other historical periods. By the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of The Adventures of Beekle.
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The thank you book by Mo WillemsPiggie is determined to thank everyone she knows, but Gerald thinks she will forget someone important.
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Geography by Dan Gutman
A.J. and Andrea present an introduction to geography that incorporates wacky and engaging facts on such topics as Antarctica's giant insect, the Pacific Ocean's Ring of Fire and the prehistoric mammoth fossils of Nebraska.
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What are the summer Olympics? by Gail Herman
Recounts the history of the Olympic Games, dating back to 775 BC, how the games ceased then were revived in 1896, how they grew to prominence in the modern day and attract thousands of top athletes from all over the world, and how billions of fans cheer on their national teams to bring back the gold!
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Cooking rocks! : Rachael Ray 30-minute meals for kids by Rachael Ray
The Food Network hostess presents a delightful collection of age-specific recipes for children, using letters, drawings, and recipes from her fans to present them.
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Parent Teacher Collection
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Help Your Kids With Study Skills : A Unique Step-by-/Step Visual Guide by Inc. Dorling Kindersley
A newest installment in the best-selling Help Your Kids series presents valuable advice for parents on how to support their children's classwork, homework and revision with effective study methods that suit a range of learning styles for the third-grade level and beyond.
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Parent hacks : 134 genius shortcuts for life with kids by Asha Dornfest
It's the indispensable handbook for the most seat-of-the-pants job there is--raising kids. Drawing from her award-winning blog, ParentHacks.com, which has been sharing MacGyver-like brilliance from real parenting experts-the moms and dads who are in the trenches every day-Parent Hacks presents 134 ingenious tips and shortcuts for simplifying life with little kids, allowing the whole family to take a deep breath and have more fun.
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