July 2020 list by K. Pearson
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Bread for Words: a Frederick Douglass Story
by Shana Keller
Frederick Douglass knew that learning to read and write would be the first step in his quest for freedom. Told from first-person perspective and using some of Douglass's own words, this biography draws from his experiences as a young boy and his attempts to learn how to read and write.
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Chef Junior: 100 Super Delicious Recipes by Kids for Kids
by Will Bartlett
Five young cooks between the ages of 11 and 14 share safe, inventive recipes for foods that are both healthy and delicious, from Tiramisu French Toast and Coconut Chicken Nuggets to Garden Fresh Pesto Pasta and No-Bake Cookies.
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Every Second
by Bruno Gibert
Complemented by lush infographics, an engaging introduction to statistics reveals the incredible things that are happening every second in today’s world, from births and deaths to the production of goods and the consumption of foods.
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Fashion Design Workshop Remix
by Stephanie Corfee
Fashion Design Workshop: Remix includes a variety of traditional and whimsical styles and ideas for maximum creativity, as well as living up to one’s truest potential. Whether it's creating Instagram-worthy Red Carpet gowns, carefree Boho Music Festival ensembles, or fashions inspired by iconic men and women, Remix has a little something for every enthusiastic fashion designer.
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How Women Won the Vote
by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
Published to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, an illustrated dual portrait of two trailblazers behind the historic Women’s March of 1913 also reveals the pivotal contributions of more than 5,000 suffragettes to promote women’s rights.
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I'm Trying to Love Rocks
by Bethany Barton
An introduction to geology is packed with lively cartoon artwork and engaging facts on everything from fossils and volcanoes to diamonds and the Grand Canyon, explaining why rocks are an essential component of life on our planet.
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Ivan: A Gorilla's True Story
by Katherine Applegate
The story of the real-life inspiration behind the Newbery Award-winning The One and Only Ivan follows the true experiences of a captured young primate who was saved by public advocates from a traumatic existence as the “Shopping Mall Gorilla” and given a home at Zoo Atlanta, where he became a national symbol of animal welfare.
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Lego Epic History
by Rona Skene
Discover the history of the world and get inspired to build your own epic LEGO® models! Covering global history from the earliest humans building fire and inventing the wheel, to a modern-day city with sustainable energy technology and robots, LEGO Epic History is the perfect introduction for children learning about the past.
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Mummies: Riveting Reads for Curious Kids
by Inc. Dorling Kindersley
A chapter-book guide to the mummies of ancient Egypt includes coverage of cultural practices in pyramid, temple and tomb construction; the secrets of the art of embalming; the religious beliefs that shaped ritual practices; and the realities of everyday period life.
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The Secret Life of Spies
by Michael Noble
Uncover the lives of 20 real-life spies who made it their mission to uncover the truth and collect secret information from their enemies… This book presents personal accounts and testimonies from spies all over the world and throughout history and brings key moments in history to life for young readers.
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Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross-Sections of Everything
by Richard Platt
An updated 25th anniversary edition introduces a new generation of fans to the richly detailed world of Stephen Biesty’s cross-section artwork, sharing intricate depictions of and fun facts about subjects ranging from a dinosaur skeleton to a Saturn V rocket.
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Stickmen's Guide to How Things Work
by John Paul
Whimsically accident-prone stick figures invite readers on a journey to discover how things work, sharing high-detail, cut-out images of vehicles, from planes and trains to rollercoasters and hovercrafts, to share insights into how they operate using distinctive mechanisms.
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Through the Wardrobe: How C. S. Lewis Created Narnia
by Lina Maslo
A picture-book account of the life of C. S. Lewis describes how he renamed himself as a young child and used imaginative approaches to endure bullying, illness and war before drawing on his childhood fantasy world to write the Chronicles of Narnia.
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The True West
by Mifflin Lowe
Revealing the estimate by historians to be that about one quarter of American cowboys were actually black, Latino, Native American or women, a collection of biographical portraits reveals the true stories of famous sharpshooters and rodeo stars.
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We the People: The Constitution of the United States
by Peter Spier
n this visual celebration of the US Constitution and America's founding fathers, Caldecott Medalist Peter Spier tells the stirring American tale of how this most important document came to symbolize freedom, justice, equality, and hope for all citizens.
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What If You Could Sniff Like a Shark?
by Sandra Markle
A first entry in a new series examines the natural “superpowers” of the world’s animals, combining zany illustrations with such amazing facts as how giant Pacific octopuses can squeeze through tiny gaps, how coconut crabs can cut through sheets of metal and how great white sharks can smell food miles away.
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What Is Empathy?: A Bullying Storybook for Kids
by Amanda Morin
Two sides to every story―helping kids learn compassion and understanding. Teach children ages 5 to 7 about empathy and putting themselves in someone else’s shoes. In this entry into bullying books for kids, they’ll read about how best friends Ava and Sofia handle a problem with bullying. The story is told twice―first from Sofia’s point of view, and then from Ava’s, so kids can experience how their feelings change when they see things from a different perspective.
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The Woman's Hour: Our Fight for the Right to Vote
by Elaine F. Weiss
Published to mark the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, a young readers’ edition of the author’s acclaimed adult book includes coverage of the opposition that challenged voting rights for women, including other women who believed it was their duty to uphold traditional roles.
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You Can Save the Planet: 101 Ways You Can Make a Difference
by Jacquie Wines
This book is a call to action for children everywhere. The effects of pollution, global warming, and the destruction of our planet have never been so visible or measurable. The book introduces and explains the massive global problems that need to be addressed NOW and is packed with 101 smart, practical, and fun things kids can do to make their homes, schools, and neighborhoods more environmentally friendly.
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