May 2021 list by Marinda Keller
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Black Lives Matter: from hashtag to the streets
by Artika R. Tyner
Started as a hashtag after the death of Trayvon Martin, Black Lives Matter has become one of the most significant protest movements of our time. See how its activists and demonstrators have changed the course of history.
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Dr. Seuss's Thank You For Being Green: and speaking for the trees
by Dr. Seuss
Printed on recycled paper, a 50th-anniversary tribute to The Lorax blends classic Seuss art with unrhymed text expressing thanks to the children, parents, teachers and other friends who help care for the Earth and its living things by repurposing materials and reducing personal waste.
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Drawn Across Borders: true stories of human migration
by George Butler
The award-winning documentary artist and co-creator of the Hands Up Foundation shares 12 portraits from the front lines of immigration to offer an intimate, collective record of why today’s migrants and refugees leave their homes behind.
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Guy Talk: the ultimate body book for boys
by Chris Vallo
From body changes, personal hygiene, healthy eating, and tips for sensitive topics, this book covers all the bases. Learn to not only prioritize your physical health, but your emotional health, too! Maintain healthy relationships with family, friends, and peers. Growing up isn't just about your changing body. Learn how to handle peer pressure, social media safety, consent, and self-confidence so that you can be your best you as you journey through this new time in your life.
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Honey For You, Honey For Me: a first book of nursery rhymes
by Michael Rosen
The former UK Children’s Laureate team behind the award-winning A Great Big Cuddle presents a whimsically illustrated collection of 30 familiar and rediscovered nursery rhymes that includes “Diddle, Diddle, Dumpling”; “Engine, Engine, Number Nine”; and “Hickup, Snickup.”
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Joseph and the Coat of Many Colors
by Christin Ditchfield
The classic Bible story of Joseph, who faced many challenges and hardships after receiving a colorful coat, is retold with bright, contemporary-style illustrations.
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Let's Learn Opposites
by Tessa Kenan
Emergent readers learn the difference between opposites, such as wet and dry, hot and cold, and light and dark. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, ensuring reading success by making sure they aren't facing too many challenges at once. Includes tools for teachers and caregivers as well as introductory nonfiction features such as labels, a table of contents, words to know, and an index.
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Must Know Math Grade 8
by Nicholas Falletta
An easy-access setup that allows you to jump in and out of subjects. Topics aligned to national and state education standards. Each chapter makes sure what you need to know is clear right off the bat and builds on this knowledge. Dive into this book and find 250+ practice questions that mirror classwork and exams. Extensive examples drive home essential concepts. Special help for more challenging math subjects, including linear equations, polynomials, and statistics.
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Oh, the Lavas That Flow!: all about volcanoes
by Todd Tarpley
Assisted by Thing One and Thing Two, the Cat in the Hat travels around the Earth and into space to introduce readers to the science and history of volcanoes, from how they form and why they erupt to the sites of famous volcanoes and their role in weather.
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Puppy In My Head : a book about mindfulness
by Elise Gravel
Presents a step-by-step guide to help calm kids down in plain language and with a rare sense of understanding and compassion, Elise Gravel tackles anxiety in children head-on with bold colors and whimsical illustrations.
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Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr
by Melissa Ferguson
Ramadan is an Islamic holy month. During this holiday, some Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, read from the Quran, or pray. Others help the poor, hang lanterns, or make crafts and decorations. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.
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The Book of Not Entirely Useful Advice
by A. F. Harrold
Silly rhymes and whimsical wordplay combine in a riotous poetry collection that offers reflections on subjects ranging from onions and cabbages to jelly-eating cats and kilted koalas.
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The Halloween Cookbook
by Mary Lou Caswell
Teaches readers how to make simple and delicious Halloween treats through clear directions and illustrated steps.
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The History of Racism In America
by Duchess Harris
From slavery to Jim Crow segregation, racism has a long, deeply rooted history in the United States. The History of Racism in America explores this history and how these inequalities are still visible today. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter.
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Unspeakable : the Tulsa Race Massacre
by Carole Boston Weatherford
Celebrated author Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrator Floyd Cooper provide a powerful look at the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, one of the worst incidents of racial violence in our nation's history.
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What Is Nintendo?
by Gina Shaw
Presents the history of video game giant, Nintendo, from its earliest days to its current products, including the DS and Wii.
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What Was the Age of Exploration?
by Catherine Daly-Weir
Includes coverage of such topics as the nautical practices of 15th-century Europe, Henry the Navigator’s fateful new sea routes and the impact of European advancement on ancient civilizations.
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Where Does My Poo Go?
by Jo Lindley
What happens after you flush the toilet? Discover a hidden world of underground pipes and smelly sewers in this fascinating children's picture book. Everyone has wondered exactly what happens to poop after it is flushed down the toilet. It disappears as if by magic--but there's a lot more going on than meets the eye!
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