May 2020 list by K. Pearson
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Big Cats
by Andrea Mills
A vibrantly photographed introduction to the world's big cats features engaging facts about species ranging from leopards and cheetahs to lions and jaguars, in an early reference that includes coverage of how they hunt, where they live and the legends they have inspired.
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Big Nate: Payback Time!
by Lincoln Peirce
A latest collection finds Big Nate developing a mysterious allergy to Mrs. Godfrey, waging epic snowball fights with Teddy and Francis, supporting a nervous detention newbie and facing a dreaded after-school showdown against Randy.
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From an Idea to Disney: How Branding Made Disney a Household Name
by Lowey Bundy Sichol
A behind-the-scenes exploration of the history, business and brand of the Disney entertainment empire features whimsical black-and-white artwork and describes how the company evolved from an idea involving a little mouse who was not originally named Mickey.
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How to Be a Snow Queen: Leadership With Elsa
by Mari C. Schuh
Being a queen is a tough job. You need skills in leadership to rule a kingdom. It also takes responsibility, creativity, confidence, and much more to look after your citizens. Join Elsa as she learns how to be a great snow queen of Arendelle. You’ll also learn about some real-life jobs and how workers use some of the same skills to do their jobs well!
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How to Talk to Your Computer
by Seymour Simon
An updated edition of a popular entry in the award-winning series incorporates original artwork and revised text that introduces computer conditions, loops and functions.
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Kids Who are Changing the World
by Sheila Sweeny Higginson
Describes how some children around the world are working to change the world for the better, from ensuring that drinking water is safe to protecting endangered species, and details how readers can make positive change in their community.
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Little Kids First Big Book of Science
by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld
Complemented by striking National Geographic photography, a lively introduction to science explores its diverse fields, the work of today's scientists and the amazing subjects that can be explored, from animals and oceans to light and space.
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Space in 30 Seconds: 30 Super-Stellar Subjects for Cosmic Kids Explained in Half a Minute
by Clive Gifford
Perfect for inquisitive cosmic kids aged 8-12, this succinct, entertaining look at what really happens in space takes a rapid-fire approach, offering 30 key topics, each one explained in neat 30-second soundbites and supported by 3-second flash summaries and cool, cartoon-style artwork. 3-minute active missions throughout will challenge lively young minds to test facts or go further and find out more.
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Titanosaur: Discovering the World's Largest Dinosaur
by Jos©♭ Luis Carballido
Published in cooperation with the American Museum of Natural History, a picture book account of the discovery of the Titanosaur shares the firsthand insights of the team of paleontologists who participated in the dig.
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The Unofficial Guide to Science Experiments in Minecraft
by Ryan Nagelhout
In the real world, it really wouldn't be a good idea to play with lava. It's not a great idea in Minecraft, either, but it's a lot safer than it would be at home! This fascinating book will show young readers ways they can experiment in Minecraft using real-world facts about the science behind these projects.
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