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Featured Reads from Your Library April 2022 |
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Rainy day!
by Mary Man-Kong
Young readers can play Blue’s Clues with Josh to find out what Blue wants to do on a rainy day.
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Drop : an adventure through the water cycle
by Emily Kate Moon
A whimsical, fact-filled introduction to the water cycle and beyond depicts an irrepressible drop of water, who reveals her four-and-a-half-billion-year age and describes how she flows and moves throughout the planet’s clouds, glaciers and bodies of water.
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Water : a deep dive of discovery
by Christy Mihaly
"Immerse yourself in fascinating facts about water! This comprehensive yet accessible exploration of water will help young readers understand many aspects of one of our planet's most precious resources - and how they can protect it. A friendly water droplet character guides children through topics ranging from melting and freezing to the ways in which water literally shapes the Earth. Tales by storytellers from around the world are sprinkled through the book, highlighting the variety of ways in which global cultures value water. The engaging format includes gatefolds and booklets with hands-on activity ideas for learning about and protecting water. Topics covered include: The importance of water to life; How much of the planet is made of water; Where in the world water is located; Freezing, melting and evaporation; The water cycle; Why animals and plants need water; Salt water versus fresh water environments; Uses for water, including water as a source of renewable energy; Water conservation and how to keep water clean"
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Weather girl
by Rachel Lynn Solomon
In the aftermath of a disastrous holiday party, TV meteorologist Ari Abrams and sports reporter Russell Barringer team up to solve their bosses relationship issues, but their well-meaning meddling backfires when real chemistry builds between them.
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Rain : a natural and cultural history
by 1966- Barnett, Cynthia
A natural history of rain draws on myriad disciplines to trace the ocean-filling torrents from 4 billion years ago through the storms of the present world's climate change while sharing stories about humanity's efforts to control rain through science and magic.
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Deep Water
by Emma Bamford
Responding to a rescue call in the Indian Ocean, a Captain discovers a mortally injured man and his traumatized wife who describes how their exotic trip to a tiny, remote island forced her to become a murderer.
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At Home on the Water
by Jaci Conry
The idea of a retreat-a place removed from one's daily stressors, a secluded haven to be enjoyed by family--is more appealing than it has been in decades. Homes on the water have been coveted and cherished for their particular restorative qualities. At Home on the Water offers a history of coastal living and features twelve homes on the water.
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Luca /
On the Italian Riviera, a young.boy develops an unlikely friendship with a sea monster who is disguised as a human being
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Rivers of life /
Explores some of the world's most amazing rivers, and reveals the extraordinary animals, epic landscapes, and remarkable people who live alongside them
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Aquaman:
Aquaman is summoned to dry land to help the Justice League defeat villains
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Sweet escape /
During a midlife crisis, Michel, who has never camped or rowed a boat, suddenly finds himself desperate to go on an outdoor adventure
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A river enchanted : a novel
by Rebecca Ross
Jack Tamerlaine, a bard, returns to Cadence after 10 years to assist Adaira, heiress of the east and his childhood enemy, in contacting the spirits to discover why young girls have gone missing from the isle.
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The girl who fell beneath the sea
by Axie Oh
In a land ravaged by deadly storms, Mina sacrifices herself to the Sea God to save her brother and, after being swept away to the Spirit Realm, finds him caught in an enchanted sleep and must awaken him to save her people.
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