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Plant, cook, eat!: A children's cookbook
by Joe Archer
For beginners and green-thumbed foodies, this unusually all-inclusive garden-to-kitchen cookbook is part lesson in gardening and part collection of healthy, delicious, kid-friendly recipes. With vibrant photo-illustrations and clearly organized sections, discover how to plant seeds in patio containers, window boxes, or on an allotment; harvest fruits and vegetables; determine which plant parts are edible; spot pests in the garden; and use home-grown crops to cook everything from bean and bacon spaghetti to polenta chips to tomato, feta, and basil pizza.
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Tallest tower, smallest star: A pictorial compendium of comparisons
by Baker, Kate
Have you ever wondered how a dinosaur would measure up against the Great Pyramids of Giza, if a hummingbird could outfly a jet plane, or how many atoms could fit inside a grain of sand? These are just some of the questions explored in this extraordinary book of comparisons. Detailed images drawn to scale, informative text and unexpected visual analogies will help the reader to comprehend just how fast, how strong, how small and how big things really are. With stunning Victorian-style artwork by award-winning illustrator Page Tsou, this visual feast of a compendium will surprise and delight inquisitive minds in equal measure. Peek inside and discover a beetle that is stronger than an elephant, meet the pterosaur that was bigger than a spitfire and explore the furthest reaches of the known universe.
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| Lions & liars by Kate Beasley; illustrated by Dan SantatWhat it's about: If 5th graders are wild animals, Frederick Frederickson is no lion -- he's more like a flea on a meerkat's butt. So when he accidentally winds up among the "lions" at a disciplinary camp for boys, Frederick has to fake it if he wants to make friends...not to mention survive the hurricane that's heading their way. Why you might like it: it's easy to relate to Frederick's hilariously awkward attempts to fit in. |
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Iggy Peck's big project book for amazing architects
by Andrea Beaty
"Creativity meets curiosity and critical thinking in this project book from the #1 New York Times bestselling team behind Iggy Peck, Architect, Rosie Revere, Engineer, and Ada Twist, Scientist. Iggy Peck takes readers through more than 40 exciting STEM and design projects and activities, from drafting and doodling to building and blueprints. Aspiring architects and young dreamers of all kinds will get a sense of the unique mix of science, technology, and art skills used to create lasting structures. Packed with the same quirky humor and gorgeous illustration that made Iggy Peck, Architect a hit, the project book will appeal to fans who are craving more from Miss Greer's clever class"
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Spirit
by Christie, Sally
Matt is new, quiet and shy. Jazzy is outspoken, popular, confident. They'd never normally be friends. But things in the village of Burnham Stone aren't normal: Matt has seen something extraordinary up in Burnham Wood. And Jazzy is the only one who believes him. With the help of Matt's little dog and Jazzy's little sister, the two make surprising discoveries and unleash such a powerful force that nothing can ever be the same again. A wonderful story about friends, growing up, and the very real magic in the world around us.
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Solo, a Star Wars story: The official guide
by Hidalgo, Pablo
See the galaxy with Han Solo: street thief, soldier and scoundrel. Delve into Corellia's criminal underworld. Discover how Han first met Chewbacca. Meet the party guests on Dryden Vos' luxury star yacht. Learn about the game of sabacc; its rules and its rule breaker. Find out where Lando Calrissian stores his cape collection! Produced in collaboration with Lucasfilm and written by Star Wars expert Pablo Hidalgo, Solo: A Star Wars Story The Official Guide explores new worlds, characters and vehicles in unparalleled detail.
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The miscalculations of Lightning Girl
by Stacy McAnulty
A lightning strike made Lucy, twelve, a math genius but, after years of homeschooling, her grandmother enrolls her in middle school and she learns that life is more than numbers.
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| The language of spells by Garret Weyr; illustrated by Katie HarnettStarring: Grisha, a 140-year-old dragon who emerges from captivity to find that all the other dragons have disappeared, and 11-year-old Maggie, the only human who might be able to help him. The connection between the two friends is strong -- but is it strong enough to defeat the sinister forces they face?
Who it's for: older readers who can't get enough of dragon lore, magical friendships, and intriguing alternate history. |
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| Front desk by Kelly YangWhat it's about: In 1993, after immigrating from China to America, Mia Tang and her parents take over management of run-down motel in California. Though their boss is terrible, Mia's job at the front desk allows her to practice her writing, make friends with the motel regulars, and find creative ways to fight the injustice she sees around her.
About the author: This authentic and hopeful read is the 1st book by Kelly Yang, who was inspired by her own experiences as a kid. |
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The trouble with Fuzzwonker Fizz
by Patrick Carman
Hiding his friendship with an extraordinary fizzy friend named Floyd, Harold Fuzzwonker works with his parents to protect a top-secret family recipe for the world's greatest soda pop, which is coveted by the evil Snood Candy factory. By the author of the Land of Elyon series.
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Alexander Graham Bell for kids: His life and inventions, with 21 activities
by Mary Kay Carson
Alexander Graham Bell invented not only the telephone, but also early versions of the phonograph, the metal detector, airplanes, and hydrofoil boats. This Scottish immigrant was also a pioneering speech teacher and a champion of educating those with hearing impairments, work he felt was his most important contribution to society. Bell worked with famous Americans such as Helen Keller and aviators Glenn Curtiss and Samuel P. Langley, and his inventions competed directly with those of Thomas Edison and the Wright Brothers. This unique biography includes a time line, a list of online resources, and 21 engaging hands-on activities to better appreciate Bell's remarkable accomplishments.
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| The girl with the ghost machine by Lauren DeStefanoWhat it's about: What would you sacrifice to see a lost loved one again? Ever since her mother died, Emmaline's father has been building a machine to bring back her ghost. It's Emmaline, however, who figures out how to make the machine work -- but at an unexpected cost. Is it for you? If you're looking for an outside-the-box ghost story, don't miss this creepy, thoughtful, and heartbreaking tale. |
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Solve this!: Wild and wacky challenges for the genius engineer in you
by Joan Marie Galat
From the first wheel to the International Space Station, the miracles of engineering are all around us. Think cars, bridges, skyscrapers, and yes – even bubble wrap! Engineers dream up new ideas and bring them to life while figuring out creative solutions to problems they encounter along the way. But how do they do it? Find out in Solve This! In this fun book, kids are confronted with wacky scenarios like this one: You're playing with your little sister when a vulture swoops down and grabs her favorite teddy bear. Mid-flight, the vulture realizes it doesn't care for the taste of fake fur and drops it to the ground. But now the plushie is on the other side of a raging river. How do you stop your sister from crying, stay safe, and save the day? Each challenge invites kids to think creatively to problem solve. Then they can see how different National Geographic explorers tackled the challenge. One of the big lessons? There's often more than one solution!
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Impossible inventions: Ideas that shouldn't work
by Małgorzata Mycielska
A collection of ideas, patents, and plans explores the realm of human imagination to reveal such inventions as a bubble messenger, a robotic chess master, and a concentration helmet.
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| Frank Einstein & the antimatter motor by Jon Scieszka; illustrated by Brian BiggsWhat it's about: When kid genius Frank Einstein's antimatter-powered bike is stolen, along with his eccentric robots Klink and Klank, there can only be one culprit: rival inventor T. Edison. Who it's for: The story may be offbeat, but the inventions are based in real science, making this a satisfying read for fiction and nonfiction fans alike. Series alert: This funny, fact-filled chapter book is the 1st in the Frank Einstein series. |
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Hawking's hallway
by Neal Shusterman
"It is up to Nick Slate to find the last of Nikola Tesla's powerful inventions--or face devastating consequences"
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 8-11!
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