July 2018 list by Lora Koehler
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Coding For Kids: Create Your Own Video Games with Scratch
by Viviana Figus
An introduction to coding basics and early variants using MIT Media Lab's free software, Scratch 2.0. Step-by-step instructions teach middle-grade kids how to design their own games and animated, interactive stories.
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How to Be a Big Kid
by Dorling Kindersley, Inc.
"There's so much to learn, from tying your shoes and finding your left and right, to saying "please" (every single time!, and lots of other things too. Don't panic. This book is here to help."
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Made for Each Other: Why Dogs and People Are Perfect Partners
by Dorothy Hinshaw Patent
A fact-filled celebration of the loving bond between humans and their canine companions combines engaging pet photographs with scientific insights that demonstrate how sharing one's life with a dog reduces stress, provides companionship, increases safety and more.
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You are mighty : a guide to changing the world
by Caroline Paul
This book "features change-maker tips, tons of DIY activities, and stories about kids who paved the way before, from famous activists like Malala Yousafzai and Claudette Colvin to the everyday kids whose habit changes led to huge ripple effects."
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You Wouldn't Want to Live Without Bees!
by Alex Woolf
Full-color, cartoon-style illustrations and hilarious speech bubbles heighten interest, making this series attractive even to reluctant readers. This title explores the role of bees in our ecosystem.
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