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Maker Comics: Bake Like a Pro! by Falynn KochThis cool approach to the topic presents baking as a form of magic! Join a group of wizards as they take on their new assignments. Sage doesn't want to be a baker, and doesn't even believe that baking is important. Follow her as she makes mistakes and learns a lot of baking chemistry while tackling cookies, breads, and more. Step-by-step instructions are included, and recipes appear at the end of the book. An intro to kitchen tools and safety, along with a fun story, make this an excellent resource for readers with little cooking experience. Cooking, Beginner Skills For ages 9+
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Cooking, Beginner Skills For ages 4 - 7
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Bake It: 150 Favorite Recipes from Best Loved DK CookbooksThis is a great cookbook for young, somewhat experienced bakers. Recipes are level rated, times are given for each step, and step-by-step photographs show what the baker is to do next, and what it should look like. This would be a next-step cookbook for anyone who has baked a cake or made cookies, as the recipes progress from easy to advanced. Cooking, Advanced Beginner through Intermediate For ages 8+
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Fly High, John Glenn: The Story of an American Hero by Kathleen KrullThis inspiring and patriotic picture book account of the life of an American hero describes John Glenn's early service in the U.S. military, his achievements as an astronaut, and his contributions as a senator and family man. Timeline included. Biography, American History For ages 6 - 10
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Feed Your Mind: A Story of August Wilson by Jennifer BryantThis book traces the life and career of the successful African American playwright best known for his 10-play "Century Cycle," which chronicles the history and culture of African Americans in the 20th century. Did you know that August Wilson dropped out of school and educated himself at the public library? Biography, American History, Literature For ages 6 - 10
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Biography, American History For ages 5 - 10
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Stepping Stones by Lucy KnisleyWhen Jen reluctantly joins a newly blended family complete with a stepfather and stepsisters on a farm far from her city home, she practices new skills and navigates private insecurities before finding acceptance in unexpected places. Family Stories, Siblings, Getting Along For ages 8+
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Machines that Think! by Don BrownThis entertaining look at machines from ancient times to today introduces calculators, computer programming, and even artificial intelligence. Don Brown has written many nonfiction kids books that are ideal for homeschool families, and you can borrow them from your library! Many of his titles are available through Hoopla. History, Computing For ages 8+
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Together We Grow by Susan Vaught (2020)This poignant celebration of inclusivity, acceptance, and the importance of community rebuilding in the aftermath of disaster follows the experiences of a lonely fox family that searches for safety when a storm drives nearby farm animals indoors. Storytelling, Kindness For ages 3 - 6
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Field Trip to the Moon by John Hare In this wordless picture book, students on an outer-space excursion debark from their yellow spaceship bus and explore the moon's trenches, craters, and mountains while observing faraway Earth. One youngster, who is unintentionally and briefly left behind, even befriends some local residents. Kids will enjoy putting their own words to the whimsically illustrated action. Imagination, Storytelling For ages 3 - 7
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Green on Green by Dianne WhiteA child explores the colors of the changing seasons, from the yellow flowers of spring to the orange pumpkins of autumn, while anticipating the birth of a new sibling. Storytelling, Seasons, Families For ages 3 - 7
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