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Best of 2023 Favorite Non-Fiction
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The Bedtime Book of Incredible Questions
by Isabel Thomas
Have you ever struggled to concentrate because there are SO many questions buzzing around your brain? Here are answers to seventy-one of the most bamboozling questions and curious queries that you can think of. This book will define, debunk, and demystify the trickiest of questions and open your eyes to amazing facts you have never even thought of!
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Breaking the Mold: Changing the Face of Climate Science
by Dana Alison Levy
Drawing on extensive interviews and featuring infographics and personal photos, a celebrated author profiles 16 scientists, from analytical chemists and volcanologists to global experts and recent graduates, who defy stereotypes as they work to make life better for future generations.
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Butt or Face?: Can You Tell Which End You're Looking At?
by Kari Lavelle
This book will be your new favorite laugh-until-your-stomach-hurts family game! In Butt or Face, weird animals are introduced with a close-up photo. Kids must guess: are they seeing seeing...um...err... the bottom or the top? On every reveal page, kids can enjoy the animals' complete photos and fascinating scientific facts, which explain how the critters' camouflage and trickery help them to engage with their habitats.
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Destiny Finds Her Way: How a Rescued Baby Sloth Learned to Be Wild
by Margarita Engle
When Destiny was found by the Sloth Institute in Costa Rica, she was sick, thin, and one of her eyes was closed and not working. The Sloth Institute took her in and introduced her to other sloths as she started to recover. Last August, Destiny was fitted for her tracking collar and released back into the wild. This inspiring story not only encourages kids to be determined like Destiny, but it also shows them the importance of being kind to those who may look different than us.
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The Fire of Stars: The Life and Brilliance of the Woman Who Discovered What Stars Are Made of
by Kirsten W. Larson
Astronomer and astrophysicist Cecilia Payne was the first person to discover what burns at the heart of stars. But she didn't start out as the groundbreaking scientist she would eventually become. She started out as a girl burning with curiosity, chasing the thrilling lightning bolt of discovery, hoping one day to unlock the mysteries of the universe.
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The Girl Who Heard the Music
by Marni Fogelson
In this extraordinary and empowering true story, an award-winning concert pianist shows how she created the first music and arts school on her island home of Rapa Nui by recycling 24 tons of ocean trash, proving that anyone can make a difference.
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My Incredible India
by Jasbinder Bilan
Watch elephants bathing from a houseboat in Kerala, marvel at ancient cave paintings in Bhimbetka, wander Delhi's bustling streets, and ride a train through the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas. India's landscapes, rich history, and cultural splendor leap to life on the page, framed by the story of a little girl named Thara and her grandmother.
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The Sky is Not the Limit
by Jâerâemie Decalf
Taking readers on an out-of-this-world odyssey, this poetic introduction to Voyager 2, a pioneering spacecraft that has spent over 45 years observing and exploring our galaxy, will foster a sense of wonder at our universe.
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Unstoppable: How Bayard Rustin Organized the 1963 March on Washington
by Michael G. Long
This powerful and triumphant picture book biography tells the story of Bayard Rustin, an openly gay civils rights leader, who, with the support of Dr. King and future congressman John Lewis, led 250,000 people to the doorstep of the U.S. government demanding change.
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What Goes on Inside a Beaver Pond?
by Becky Cushing Gop
Dive into the fascinating world of beavers-the swimmers, builders, and engineers of the animal kingdom! What Goes on inside a Beaver Pond? takes kids ages 8 to 10 on a journey through a year in the life of a young beaver kit.
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When Moon Became the Moon
by Rob Hodgson
This delightfully fun exploration into the moon both informs and entertains, and helps young readers make sense of the world around them. The charming protagonist, Moon, sparsely narrates her story in eleven short chapters with text bubbles and vignettes sprinkled in to provide wit, style, and humor.
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