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Kids' Non-Fiction BooksJanuary 2017
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I think I could turn and live with animals, they are so placid and self-contain’d; I stand and look at them long and long. They do not sweat and whine about their condition; … Not one is dissatisfied—not one is demented with the mania of owning things; Not one kneels to another, nor to his kind that lived thousands of years ago; Not one is respectable or industrious over the whole earth. Walt Whitman (1819–1892). Leaves of Grass. 1900
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Daylight Starlight Wildlife by Wendell MinorDaylight Starlight Wildlife is an ideal introduction to non-fiction for your preschooler because it reads like a story. Through beautiful illustrations they’ll learn which animals are out in the day, and which are out at night. At the end of the book are some fun facts about each animal. Recommended by Rebecca
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Will's Words : How William Shakespeare Changed the Way You Talk by Jane Sutcliffe William Shakespeare was a great storyteller, but did you know his words have changed the way we talk to each other forever? Will’s Words: How William Shakespeare Changed the Way You Talk by Jane Sutcliffe will fascinate readers in grades 3-6 as they discover the true meanings of the everyday words and phrases they use. Beautifully illustrated in full-color paintings by John Shelley, this work includes lots of humor coupled with a timeline and glossary. Recommended by Tina
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Pink is for Blobfish : Discovering the World's Perfectly Pink Animals by Jess KeatingDo you love information about weird animals? Pink Dragon Millipedes secrete poison from their bodies to keep predators away but they smell like almonds. The pink Blobfish is just about the ugliest fish in the sea. There is a Mantiss that looks just like a pink orchid! Read about these and other fascinating creatures in this book for ages 5 – 10. Back matter contains maps and resources for further information. You won't ever look at the color pink the same way again. Recommended by Barb
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Mom and Me Cookbook : Have Fun in the Kitchen by Annabel KarmelAre you bored? Is it too cold to go outside? Grab a copy of Mom and Me Cookbook and whip up a homemade pizza, potato mice, or crepes. Chef Annabel Karmel has filled this cookbook with recipes that are fun and easy to make. Each recipe includes pictures along with step-by-step directions and basic cooking tips. Chefs as young as three and their parents will have fun in the kitchen while preparing health, tasty meals and treats. Bon appetit! Recommended by Milissa
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Dream Jumper : Nightmare Escape Book One, Nightmare Escape by Greg GrunbergAn otherwise ordinary guy, Ben has the special ability to jump into other people’s dreams—or, more accurately, their nightmares. When his friend Kaylee and other kids fall victim to a mysterious coma-like sleeping sickness, Ben enters the dream world to confront a frightening monster and try to set them free. Dynamic artwork and nonstop action launch a thrilling new graphic novel series. Grades 5-8 Recommended by Joy
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Plants vs. Zombies : Grown Sweet Home Grown Sweet Home by Paul TobinBased on the game Plants vs Zombies, this graphic novel finds both the plants and the zombies attempting to blend in with humans. As each side tries to master human skills, they get into a fight over who is better at being like a human. Fun for fans of the game, this story is accompanied by high quality illustrations. (Grades 3-7) Recommended by Christa
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Tricky Vic was an extremely talented and dubious con artist. He started out as a counterfeiter but ended up selling the Eiffel Tower! This true story chronicles his life of crime that leads to his ultimate downfall. He even escaped from prison, posing as a window washer, but was eventually recaptured. Along with the amazing artwork throughout the book, this is a must read! (Grades 3-6)
Recommended by Alicia
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The Weather Disaster by Matthew McElligottDr. Cosmic holds another class for his monster students, this time the lesson involves a meteorologist, a sky suit, and the CHAOS machine. Students watch as Dr. Cosmic uses the sky suit to collect weather data (at the expense of his own safety). Later, the CHAOS machine causes, well, chaos: snow in one vent and hot, humid weather in another. Classes end for the day when a tornado forms, blowing the CHAOS machine out the roof. Young students will enjoy the comic book format but learn lots of weather facts along the way. Recommended by Betty
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That's Sneaky! by Crispin BoyerIf you have curious kid who always wants to know why—this is the book for them. Readers can learn about tricks of the trade with the spy survival and gadget guide. Ninjas, prison escapes, buried treasure, mysteries, and hoaxes abound in this interactive book of trivia with engaging photographs and activities, including a scavenger hunt with Easter eggs hidden throughout the text. Want to pull your kid away from video games for a while? This book will do the job. Recommended by Tiffany
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Future inventers and kids who just love science will love this book which is chock full of creative and innovative projects for kids 8-12 yrs. old. The projects are ranked easy, medium, or hard, with an estimated time frame for completion. All projects are made with household materials which helps in preparation time. Kids can make balloon rocket cars, lemon batteries, solar systems and lots lots more. Let the fun begin! Recommended by Ruth
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She Sells Seashells and Other Tricky Tongue Twisters by Nancy LoewenShe Sells Sea Shells is stocked full of tongue-twisting alliterations, homophones, repeat consonant blends and rhymes. Sounds like a lot of really big words right? That really means it’s just a fun string of words or small rhymes - mostly playing around with beginning and ending sounds. Come challenge your tongue. Practice makes perfect and you will remember them for a lifetime to come! Recommended by Judy
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Luna's Red Hat : An Illustrated Storybook to Help Children Cope with Loss and Suicide by Emmi SmidLuna’s Red Hat is a children’s book to help with loss and suicide. Though these are topics from which we wish we could always shield children, the reality is that there are times that you might need such a book. This one is written with knowledge, compassion, and a deep understanding of children. I highly recommend Luna’s Red Hat if you find yourself facing such a difficult time as having to explain to a child the realities of death and suicide. Recommended by Kristin
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