February 2021 list by K. Pearson
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50 Space Missions That Changed the World
by John A. Read
Since the early days of spaceflight, there have been many incredible missions that have changed the world. The 50 featured in this collection include Voyager’s Grand Tour, Apollo 8 (the first crewed mission to orbit the Moon), the first woman in space and the first communication satellite that brought live television to the world.
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Build It! Make It!: Become a Super Engineer
by Rob Ives
Have fun powering up tiny versions of real-life vehicles and robots. Step-by-step, clear instructions are combined with cool illustrations to show you how to make all kinds of aircraft, boats, cars and robots - safely. Simple household items can be transformed into 36 awesome MAKERSPACE MODELS.
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Can You Save an Endangered Species?: An Interactive Eco Adventure
by Eric Braun
Poachers, habitat destruction, overhunting and fishing, and disease all endanger animal species around the world. But you can help save them! Navigate through three different stories in this mission to save a species. With dozens of possible story outcomes, it's up to you to save the animals from extinction. The planet needs you. Will YOU CHOOSE to help?
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The Farting Princess: Digestion
by Ki-seon Jang
A beautiful princess wants to find her prince. But she has a gassy problem. She can't stop farting. The King worries about his daughter. Is she under a magic spell?
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Finish the Pattern: A Turn-and-See Book
by Cari Meister
From the days of the week to playing hopscotch, patterns are all around you. Keep turning the pages to find out how your life is full of patterns and sequences.
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Great Smoky Mountains
by John Perritano
National Parks takes young readers on a journey through some of Americas best-known national parks. Each book in the series showcases the geography, history, flora, and fauna of the featured park. Readers will learn the process by which the area became a national park and the people who brought the park to national attention.
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Hark, a Shark!: All About Sharks
by Bonnie Worth
A latest entry in the popular series introduces beginning readers to a variety of shark species from the dwarf lantern and the whale shark to the great white and the goblin, sharing numerous fun facts about their characteristics and behaviors.
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I Love You to the Stars: When Grandma Forgets, Love Remembers
by Crystal Bowman
With thoughtful, child-friendly language and warm, painterly illustrations, I Love You to the Stars is a beautiful book that helps children understand the often-scary reality of a grandparent or older friend experiencing dementia.
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If Animals Built Your House
by Bill Wise
If animals built your house, would you live in it? This unique story alternatives between the narrator telling the reader what kind of house you would live in if an animal built it, and some fun facts about each!
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Jersey Shore Shark Attacks of 1916
by Virginia Loh-Hagan
Would you have survived the shark attacks of 1916? Make decisions and tally your score to find out. Also includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, educational matter, and activities.
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Lego
by Alexander Lowe
An introductory look at LEGO. Describes the history of the product, introduces the creators and innovators, highlights competitions, and provides insight about the company's future. Informational text for readers who are new to LEGO, or are interested in learning more.
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Movie Songs for Kids: Easy Piano
by Hal Leonard
Kids just learning to tickle the ivories will love this collection of 20 songs from their favorite movies: Can't Stop the Feeling! (from Trolls ) * Theme from E.T. (The Extra-Terrestrial) * Happy (from Despicable Me 2 ) and more.
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Out in Space
by Karon Dubke
Send kids on an out-of-this-world seek-and-find adventure. Planets, moons, shooting stars, and countless other celestial objects make finding the hidden items in the full-color photo puzzles a blast. Pictographs and word labels are included in each to-find list.
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Secret Spy Codes and Messages
by Christy Peterson
How did real-life spies communicate in secret? Readers get a sneak peek at actual spies and the gear they used to exchange information and complete their missions!
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The Tuskegee Airmen
by Sarah E. De Capua
In a time when the U.S. military was segregated, the Tuskegee Airmen proved that blacks could fight as well and with as much courage as anyone. Learn about this group of exceptional pilots, whose outstanding flying and performances paved the way for the integration of the military.
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Ultimate Rockopedia: The Most Complete Rocks & Minerals Reference Ever
by Steve Tomececk
A National Geographic Kids introduction to the amazing world of rocks, minerals and the science of geology covers the early formation of a rocky Earth and the evolution of various rock types through the major rock-forming minerals and how young students can identify backyard samples.
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Walrus vs. Elephant Seal
by Jerry Pallotta
Shares facts about walruses and elephant seals, comparing their behavior and physical characteristics to determine who would win in a fight.
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