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Hitting the Shelves: New Junior Non-Fiction October 2023
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It starts with a seed
by Laura Knowles
How can something so small grow into a tree? Journey through the seasons and years to watch as a single seed transforms into a mighty tree, and spot all the creatures that make it their home.
E 582.16/KNOWLES
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Wacky animal riddles
by Aaron Sautter
What hides treasure in the ground and has a bushy tail? What number of cats multiplied by any other number always gives the same answer? Discover the answers to these and many other wacky animal riddles that readers can use to stump their friends and keep them asking for more!
E 818.6/SAUTTER
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The Second Reader
by Harriette Taylor Treadwell
The Second Reader introduces fables and fairy stories and continues folk tales and simple poems. The material is organizes: a group of fables, several groups of folk and fairy stories, a group of Mother Goose, of Rossetti, of Stevenson, and so on; so that the child may get a body, not a mere bit, of one kind of material before passing to another.
J 374.4/TREADWE
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People myths : exploded by science
by Charis Mather
Have you spotted a ghost? Do carrots help you see in the dark? The world is full of mysteries, but many things can be explained with science. Learn about the scientific method and how it can help you discover the truth. Get ready to blow up some totally-not-true stories about people.
J 507.21/MATHER
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Measuring Volume
by Anne O'Daly
The amount of space something can hold is called volume. Learn the different ways to measure volume, from simple cubes to complex shapes.
J 530.8/ODALY
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Kid oceanographer : discover amazing species, marine ecosystems & underwater marvels.
by Applesauce Press
Introduce young readers to the wonders of the sea and answer little kids' big questions about these incredible marine environments. How deep is the ocean? Did you know there are underwater volcanoes? How many species live in the sea? Why do tsunamis start? From the depths of the Mariana Trench to vibrant coral reefs, let this book be your guide to the mysteries of the seven seas. An astounding 80 percent of the ocean has never been explored, mapped, or even seen by humans.
J 551.46/KID OCE
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Loved ones with depression
by AnneMarie McClain
Loved Ones With Depression covers the basics of depression, what people with depression might experience, loving someone with depression, and showing love for others and yourself. Loved Ones With explores what it's like to watch loved ones go through unique and often difficult circumstances. Written in kid-friendly language, this series supports readers' empathetic understanding of these experiences not only for their loved ones, but also for themselves.
J 618.92/HILLAR
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Electric Trucks
by Scott Wilken
Dive into the exciting world of electric vehicles. Zoom through developments in electric vehicles and learn about leading manufacturers, then see what the future has in store.
J 629.22/WILKEN
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Party foods in 15 minutes or less
by Megan Borgert-Spaniol
You're cooking for a crowd, but you're in a hurry. What do you do? Become a 15-minute foodie and quickly prepare for your party! Turn regular sandwich fixings into cute sandwich skewers. Mix a batch of refreshing sherbet punch. These quick, fun, yummy recipes will be ready to serve in 15 minutes or less.
J 641.5/BORGERT
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Mexican Culture and Cooking
by Lindsey Lowe
Mexican food and the culture of its people are deeply connected. Readers explore this connection through insightful main text and fact boxes that highlight how geography, festivals, daily life, and food have been linked throughout Mexican history.
J 641.59/LOWE
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Mini holiday crafts to celebrate in style
by Rebecca Felix
Looking to celebrate a holiday in style? Think mini! Grow seedlings in super-small pots for Earth Day. Create cute color bursts for the Hindu holiday Holi. Then use your crafts to make merry. Easy instructions and step photos will help you become a miniature master.
J 745.5/FELIX
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Make nature art from odds and ends
by Tamara JM Peterson
Create beautiful nature pieces that show your appreciation for planet Earth with scrap metal art! Get inspired with crafts that sculpt plants and more from everyday metal objects and junk drawer finds. You might craft a honeycomb hive from metal nuts or a delicate tree from wire and leftover beads.
J 745.5/PETERSO
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The Museum on the Moon : The Curious Objects on the Lunar Surface
by Irene Latham
Footprints forever etched in time. A commemorative patch from a tragic flight. Two golf balls, still lodged in frozen dust 238,900 miles away. From the amusing to the poignant, The Museum on the Moon introduces readers to the mysterious objects left on the lunar surface since humans arrived in 1969. Part history, part poetry, heartwarming and haunting, and illustrated with breathtaking graphite drawings, The Museum on the Moon is a moving exhibit of humankind's most famous quest for knowledge and our place in the universe.
J 811.6/LATHAM
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20 Things You Didn't Know About the U.S. Flag
by Marie Morrison
The U.S. flag is a familiar sight to any American student. This book will give them the background to understand why it flies outside their schools and other buildings, as well as how the distinctive star and stripes came to be and other historical details.
J 929.92/MORRISO
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Ireland
by Sloane Gould
From its beautiful green landscape to its lively music, Ireland is a unique country with a rich history. This book introduces readers to the breathtaking landscapes of Ireland and the ways in which the geography has impacted how people live in the country. Readers will also gain essential information about the government, traditions, and festivals of Ireland today.
J 941.7/GOULD
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