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New Books in Youth Services January 2023
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Together: A First Conversation About Love
by Megan Madison
Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven board book offers clear, concrete language and beautiful imagery that young children can grasp and adults can leverage for further discussion.
While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it's hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about issues like love, relationships, and families from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness, self-esteem, and allows them to recognize and confront things that are unfair, like discrimination and prejudice.
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I Wheelie Love You
by Hannah Eliot
My love: I totally dig you! You make my heart race! And no matter what, I’ll always wheelie love you.
This adorable board book is filled with sweet sayings that will delight little readers—as well as big readers who love puns! It’s a tender, truck-filled book that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day or any time of year!
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We Are Friends: At Home
by Sue Downing
Everyone has a friend. The Rattle is friends with the Building Blocks, and the Teddy Bear is friends with the Pull Toy. But most importantly - you and I are best friends too! Teach little ones the importance of friendship in this delightful picture book, through a fun story and adorable images.
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I Already Love You
by Willa Perlman
I already love your fingers. They will curl around mine to say, “hello, I’m here.”
This board book bursts with heart as it describes the love a parent feels for their child from the moment of meeting—and beyond. From eyes, to lips, to fingers, to toes, all parents will know what it feels like to love every inch of your baby—and babies and toddlers will feel the love, too.
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Every Bunny Poops
by Christianne C. Jones
Bunny is almost potty trained, but pooping on the potty is still tricky. After a few hops and plops, Bunny starts to figure it out in this lighthearted board book.
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An American Story
by Kwame Alexander
From the fireside tales in an African village, through the unspeakable passage across the Atlantic, to the backbreaking work in the fields of the South, this is a story of a people's struggle and strength, horror and hope. This is the story of American slavery, a story that needs to be told and understood by all of us. A testament to the resilience of the African American community, this book honors what has been and envisions what is to be
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The Wheels on the Tuk Tuk
by Kabir Sehgal
This picture book brings an international twist to the beloved nursery rhyme, The Wheels on the Bus, by bringing you aboard a busy three-wheeled taxi in India! Anything can happen as the tuk tuk rolls through town—from an elephant encounter to a tasty treat to a grand fireworks display. And in the midst of all the action, one thing’s for sure: passengers young and old love every minute of their exciting ride as the wheels of the tuk tuk go round and round!
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Very Good Hats
by Emma Straub
Some people think hats are fancy things you can buy at a dressy store, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. In this book, acorns and raspberries are snug hats for your fingers, and an empty pudding cup is a good hat for a stuffed bear. Pajama pants make dangly hats, books can be dramatic hats, and bubbles make very fine hats as well (if temporary). Readers will be delighted to discover that anything can be a hat if you believe it is. Hats are everywhere you look!
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Blurp's Book of Manners
by Cindy Derby
When etiquette coach Ms. Picklepop teeters off her stool and spills a bucket of paint, a creature emerges. Not a scary one, or an evil one, or anything of the sort. Instead, what comes alive is ...
BLURP!
She'll have to carry on with her lesson, despite Blurp's many, messy distractions. But paint splotches and burps aren't all that disrupt Ms. Picklepop's decorous class. Perhaps through an unlikely friendship, Ms. Picklepop will learn a thing or two about manners herself.
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The Kindest Red
by Ibtihaj Muhammad
It’s picture day and Faizah can’t wait to wear her special red dress with matching hair ribbons, passed down from her mother and sister. Faizah’s teacher starts the day by asking her students to envision the kind of world they want, inspiring Faizah and her friends to spend the day helping one another in ways large and small.
But when it’s time for sibling pictures, Faizah realizes that she and her older sister, Asiya, don’t match like her classmates do with their siblings. With help from her classmates inspired by Asiya’s hijab, Faizah finds that acts of kindness can come back to you in unexpected ways.
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We Are Here
by Tami Charles
Lyrical, affirmational, and bursting with love, We Are Here is a poignant story about Black and brown heritage and community. Full of assurance, tenderness, and triumph, this much-anticipated follow-up to the New York Times bestselling picture book All Because You Matter offers an equally inspirational and arresting ode to all of the Black women and men throughout history who have made momentous contributions from the beginning of time. We Are Here celebrates readers with pride, joy, and love, reminding them of their roots, inviting readers to imagine a future that shines ever bright, and strengthening them for their triumphant days to come!
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How We Say I Love You
by Nicole Chen
How do you tell your family that you love them? For Hana, love is all around her: Mom stirs love into a steaming pot of xifan. Dad cheers with love at her soccer game. Hana says good night with love by rubbing her grandma's feet and pouring her grandpa his sleepy tea. And as the light fades, Hana's parents tuck her into bed and give her a good night kiss.
So many families express their love in all they do for one another, every day. Here is a book that wraps you in a hug and invites your family to share their own special ways of showing love.
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Oona in the Arctic
by Kelly DiPucchio
Oona is on a mission! A baby beluga whale has lost her way from her family and needs help getting back to her icy arctic home!
But Oona and her best friend Otto have never traveled from their warm ocean waters before. Will old ship maps and a compass be enough to lead them through the dangerous storms ahead?
Oona may be a little mermaid, but she is determined to see this big adventure through! With a bit of bravery and help from some new friends, they'll do all they can to reunite this baby whale with her pod once more.
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Got Your Nose!
by Alan Katz
Becky loves Grandpa Max. When he visits, they have a lot of fun together. But when Grandpa Max pulls his favorite prank on Becky, he accidentally takes her nose—for real!
OH NO!
Now Becky and Grandpa Max have to chase Becky’s runny nose all over town—or else, who nose what will happen?
With vibrant art and hilarious wordplay, children, parents, and grandparents alike will love the funny, fast-paced picture book tale that Today Show cohost Dylan Dreyer said “will leave you smiling.”
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Sister Switch
by Megan Roth
All Princess Pipp wants to do is sing and perform but her sister Princess Zipp would rather be doing anything else—like building something new! So when they get into a minor sibling fight, their friend Sunny suggests they switch places for the day.
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Mermaid Days: A New Friend
by Kyle Lukoff
Swim along with mermaid Vera and octo-kid Beaker! In these three stories, Vera and Beaker make a new friend with a powerful baby mantis shrimp. Together, they explore the town of Tidal Grove. Then they play fun underwater games! Young readers will love discovering Vera and Beaker’s funny adventures and learning nonfiction information about mantis shrimp. Did you know that mantis shrimp are small but very powerful? They can punch the water to create shockwaves!
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Let's Swing, Spidey Team!
by Steve Behling
My First Comics is an easy-to-read comic book that introduces young fans to graphic novels with simple text, accessible layouts, and clear storylines about Spidey and his amazing friends. Kids get to learn the basics of "comics grammar" while exploring themes of teamwork, adventure, and friendship.
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Vivi Loves Science: Wind and Water
by Kimberly Derting
Vivi loves science! In this STEM-themed Level 3 I Can Read! title, Vivi helps her community clean up the beach after a storm and learns about how wind and water shape the landscape. A great choice for aspiring scientists, new readers, and fans of Andrea Beaty’s Ada Twist, Scientist. Includes activities, a glossary, and a fun science experiment to do at home.
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Bo and the Community Garden
by Elliott Smith
Bo and his friends are working on a community garden at school. But what if they can't agree on what to plant? See what they decide as Bo learns about the benefits of the garden.
Bo’s life is always buzzing. And not just because he lives upstairs from The Buzz, a barbershop. Young readers will love following Bo’s daily life and adventures in these early chapter books.
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A Snow Day for Plum!
by Matt Phelan
The animals of the Athensville Zoo are going to school! Lizzie the zookeeper has Plum the peacock and his friends loaded in the zoo van to travel to a nearby elementary school to give a presentation. Most of the animals are excited—especially Itch, who has always wanted to share his knowledge with the world. But Plum is nervous. What if he doesn’t like school? What if the students don’t like him? What if he messes up the whole presentation?
Then an unexpected blizzard derails the whole trip, and Plum and his friends have to stay overnight in the empty school. They’ll meet new friends, such as the classroom mice who rule the school, and the wise old turtle who supervises the library. And when Itch gets himself into a whole snowdrift of trouble, Plum overcomes his nerves to save the day!
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Awesome Orange Birthday
by Mitali Banerjee Ruths
Priya is excited to plan her aunty’s birthday party. She will donate the money she makes to help the cutest endangered animal on the planet, the quokka! But the party is this Saturday! With so many items on her to-do list, can she get it all done in time? Priya sends out handmade invitations, makes DIY decorations, and sets an orange-only snacks menu — including pumpkin samosas! Will Priya’s very first party be a success?
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Miss Banks Pulls Lots of Pranks
by Dan Gutman
A.J. and his friends are starting fourth grade. A new school year means a new teacher, and Miss Banks may be their weirdest one yet. She won’t stop playing practical jokes on the class, and A.J. has reached his breaking point. Will he and the gang learn to not fall for their teacher’s tricks? Or will Miss Banks prevail as the ultimate prankster?
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Not An Easy Win
by Chrystal D. Giles
Nothing’s gone right for Lawrence since he had to move from Charlotte to Larenville, North Carolina, to live with his granny. When Lawrence ends up in one too many fights at his new school, he gets expelled. The fight wasn’t his fault, but since his pop’s been gone, it feels like no one listens to what Lawrence has to say.
Instead of going to school, Lawrence starts spending his days at the rec center, helping out a neighbor who runs a chess program. Some of the kids in the program will be picked to compete in the Charlotte Classic chess tournament. Could this be Lawrence's chance to go home?
Lawrence doesn’t know anything about chess, but something about the center—and the kids there—feels right. Lawrence thought the game was over . . . but does he have more moves left than he thought?
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When Sea Becomes Sky
by Gillian McDunn
Bex and Davey's summer in the saltmarsh is different this year, thanks to the record-breaking drought. Even the fish seem listless—and each day the water level lowers farther. When they discover a mysterious underwater statue, they're thrilled at the chance to solve the puzzle of its origin. This is the summer adventure they've been waiting for.
When they learn of a development plan that will destroy their special spot, they'll need to act quickly. Unfortunately, sometimes progress happens whether you're ready or not. What will it mean if Bex and Davey lose their corner of the marsh where otters frolic and dragonflies buzz—their favorite place to be siblings together?
As Bex and Davey attempt to save the statue and their beloved marsh, they come to see that the truth is not as simple as it seems . . ultimately discovering so much more about life, permanence, love, and loss than they ever expected
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Pilar Ramirez and the Curse of San Zenon
by Julian Randall
After being magically transported to the mythical island of Zafa and rescuing her long captive cousin Natasha, Pilar is back in Chicago . . . and hiding the shocking truths about Zafa and Natasha being alive. So, when she and her family are invited on a trip to Santo Domingo, Pilar welcomes the distraction and the chance to see the Dominican Republic for the first time.
But when Ciguapa and close friend Carmen magically appears in the DR searching for help, Pilar is soon on the hunt for the escaped demon El Baca and his mysterious new ally. Now, with a cursed storm gathering over the island to resurrect an ancient enemy, Pilar will have to harness her newfound bruja powers if she has any hope of saving her own world, Zafa, and most importantly her family before the clock runs out and ushers in a new era of evil.
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Speculation
by Nisi Shawl
After Winna's little sister breaks her glasses, her grandfather gives her an old-timey pair of spectacles that belonged to her great-aunt Estelle. The specs are silver and perfectly circular, with tiny stars on the bridge and earpieces that curl all the way around her ears. Best of all, they're magic.
Because when Winna makes a wish beginning with the words "What if"—that is, when she speculates—the spectacles grant it. Winna wishes she could see ghosts... and soon she meets not only the real Estelle, but Estelle's mother, Winona. Nearly a century before, Winona escaped from slavery and ran north with her baby, Key. But Key was stolen from her under mysterious circumstances, and now Estelle and Winona have a mission for Winna: Find Key.
He's still alive. He doesn't know the whole truth. And unless Winna can solve the mystery and bring him home, a powerful curse called the Burden will smother out their family's lives—and Winna's mom could be its next victim.
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Momo Arashima Steals the Sword of the Wind
by Misa Sugiura
All Momo wants for her twelfth birthday is an ordinary life—like everyone else's. At home, she has to take care of her absentminded widowed mother. At school, kids ridicule her for mixing up reality with the magical stories her mother used to tell her.
But then Momo’s mother falls gravely ill, and a death hag straight out of those childhood stories attacks Momo at the mall, where she’s rescued by a talking fox . . and “ordinary” goes out the window. It turns out that Momo's mother is a banished Shinto goddess who used to protect a long-forgotten passageway to Yomi—a.k.a. the land of the dead. That passageway is now under attack, and countless evil spirits threaten to escape and wreak havoc across the earth.
Joined by Niko the fox and Danny—her former best friend turned popular jerk, whom she never planned to speak to again, much less save the world with—Momo must embrace her (definitely not "ordinary") identity as half human, half goddess to unlock her divine powers, save her mother’s life, and force the demons back to Yomi.
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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels
by Beth Lincoln
On the day they are born, every Swift child is brought before the sacred Family Dictionary. They are given a name, and a definition. A definition it is assumed they will grow up to match. Meet Shenanigan Swift: Little sister. Risk-taker. Mischief-maker.
Shenanigan is getting ready for the big Swift Family Reunion and plotting her next great scheme: hunting for Grand-Uncle Vile’s long-lost treasure. She’s excited to finally meet her arriving relatives—until one of them gives Arch-Aunt Schadenfreude a deadly shove down the stairs.
So what if everyone thinks she’ll never be more than a troublemaker, just because of her name? Shenanigan knows she can become whatever she wants, even a detective. And she’s determined to follow the twisty clues and catch the killer.
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Finally Seen
by Kelly Yang
My sister got to grow up with my parents. Me? I grew up with postcards from my parents.
When ten-year-old Lina Gao steps off the plane in Los Angeles, it’s her first time in America and the first time seeing her parents and her little sister in five years! She’s been waiting for this moment every day while she lived with her grandmother in Beijing, getting teased by kids at school who called her “left behind girl.” Finally, her parents are ready for her to join their fabulous life in America! Except, it’s not exactly like in the postcards:
1. School’s a lot harder than she thought. When she mispronounces some words in English on the first day, she decides she simply won’t talk. Ever again.
2. Her chatty little sister has no problem with English. And seems to do everything better than Lina, including knowing exactly the way to her parents’ hearts.
3. They live in an apartment, not a house like in Mom’s letters, and they owe a lot of back rent from the pandemic. And Mom’s plan to pay it back sounds more like a hobby than a moneymaker.
As she reckons with her hurt, Lina tries to keep a lid on her feelings, both at home and at school. When her teacher starts facing challenges for her latest book selection, a book that deeply resonates with Lina, it will take all of Lina’s courage and resilience to get over her fear in order to choose a future where she’s finally seen.
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Cat Massage Therapy, Vol. 1
by Haru Hisakawa
Nekoyama, worn out after another long day at the office, stops at a therapeutic massage parlor—only to discover that it’s run by a cat! Not only that, but the cat actually does the massaging?! As the professional “meowsseur” digs soft toe beans into Nekoyama’s aching muscles, his heart warms and his worries melt away. This is only the beginning, as he and other world-weary workers are about to meet the other feline professionals who have mastered pawfully cute techniques to reduce human stress.
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Wings of Fire: Moon Rising
by Tui Sutherland
Peace has come to Pyrrhia... for now.
The war between the tribes is finally over, and now the dragonets of the prophecy have a plan for lasting peace: Jade Mountain Academy, a school that will gather dragonets from all the tribes and teach them to live together, perhaps even as friends.
Moonwatcher isn't sure how she feels about school, however. Hidden in the rainforest for most of her life, the young NightWing has an awful secret. She can read minds, and even see the future. Living in a cave with dozens of other dragons is noisy, exhausting—and dangerous.
In just a few days, Moon finds herself overwhelmed by her secret powers and bombarded by strange thoughts, including those of a mysterious dragon who might be a terrible enemy. And when someone starts attacking dragons within the academy, Moon has a choice to make: Stay hidden and safe? Or risk everything to save her new friends?
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Ready for a Scare?
by P. J. Night
Birthday girl and queen of all things creepy Kelly Garcia is all set to have the perfect night. Her parents are going out of town, and with just a babysitter, Kelly’s practically on her own. It’s the perfect time for a virtual webcam sleepover where she and her friends can scare each other silly by telling ghost stories and summoning the spirit of Miss Mary, a woman from their small town who died tragically a long time ago. But when her friends start disappearing one by one and the babysitter is nowhere to be found, Kelly starts getting scared for real. Is Kelly next to face the ghost’s wrath?
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Who is LeBron James?
by Crystal Hubbard
Today, LeBron James is an international superstar who has won four NBA Championships, earned two Olympic gold medals, written books, and starred in blockbuster movies. He has played for the Los Angeles Lakers, the Miami Heat, and the Cleveland Cavaliers, and has gained fans across the country as he led each of those three teams to victory. Many basketball lovers consider LeBron James to be one of the greatest players of all time. But how did LeBron come to be "King James?" Find out all about LeBron's childhood, how he started playing basketball at the age of nine, and went on to rule the court in this new book for young readers!
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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 full of curiosity, hoping one day to unlock the mysteries of the universe.
With lyrical, evocative text by Kirsten W. Larson and extraordinary illustrations by award-winning illustrator Katherine Roy, this moving biography powerfully parallels the kindling of Cecilia Payne's own curiosity and her scientific career with the process of a star's birth, from mere possibility in an expanse of space to an eventual, breathtaking explosion of light.
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A Take-Charge Girl Blazes a Trail to Congress: The Story of Jeannette Rankin
by Gretchen Woelfle
Jeannette Rankin was always a take-charge girl. Whether taking care of horses or her little brothers and sisters—Jeannette knew what to do and got the job done. That’s why, when she saw poor children living in bad conditions in San Francisco, she knew she had to take charge and change things.
But in the early twentieth century, women like Jeannette couldn’t vote to change the laws that failed to protect children. Jeannette became an activist and led the charge, campaigning for women’s right to vote. And when her home state, Montana, gave women that right, Jeannette ran for Congress and became America’s first congressWOMAN!
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All Rise: The Story of Ketanji Brown Jackson
by Carole Boston Weatherford
Whatever she did, wherever she was, Ketanji Brown Jackson rose to the top.
From the time their daughter was born, Ketanji Brown’s parents taught her that if she worked hard and believed in herself, she could do anything. As a child, Ketanji focused on her studies and excelled, eventually graduating from Harvard Law School.
Years later, in 2016, when she was a federal judge, a seat opened on the United States Supreme Court. In a letter to then-President Barack Obama, Leila Jackson made a case for her mother—Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. Although the timing didn’t work out then, it did in 2022, when President Joe Biden nominated her. At her confirmation, Ketanji Brown Jackson became the first Black female Supreme Court justice in the United States.
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Design a Game!
by Bree Wolf
Siblings Shen, Shondra, and Shontoya arrive at Ludum Omega Summer Camp with a passion for games, and Professor Zephyr is excited to teach this year’s students all about the art and science of game design! What makes a game fun? What kinds of games are out there? How can designers turn an okay game into a great one?
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Six Days Alone! Forest Survivor
by James Buckley
When Yang Chen got separated from her hiking partner, she suddenly found herself alone and lost in the forest. Follow the true graphic adventure of a woman fighting to survive when help was nowhere to be found. Then, learn more about forests in case you are ever pushed to the limits of survival.
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What's In Your Body?
by Ximena Hastings
How are scabs formed? Why do mites live on your eyelashes? How much urine can a human bladder hold? Learn the answers to these questions and even more super gross human body facts with Dr. Ick and Sam the Dog...if you dare!
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Making Your Own Maps
by Susan Ahmadi Hansen
Need help getting around your new neighborhood or school? A map can help! Learn how to make your own, and you’ll be a pro at getting around a new place in no time! This interactive introduction to map-making will help kids build visual literacy skills and navigate their world.
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All The Insects in the World
by David Opie
Imagine you shrank to the size of a penny and walked around outside. You might see a river of ants, a swooping dragonfly scooping up a mosquito, or a buzzing bumblebee hovering over a flower, sipping sweet nectar. You might even see a twig staring back at you with its eyes. And if you look closely, you’ll see the world transform before you into a busy, bustling domain of insects. “What would I see if I looked really closely?” asked Caterpillar. Join Caterpillar on its journey through the insect world, discovering fascinating facts, leading to one huge—and transformative —discovery about itself.
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My First Guide to Weather
by Camilla De la Bédoyère
Discover how storm clouds form, why we have seasons, how seaweed can tell us what the weather will be, why fish and frogs sometimes fall from the sky, and much more. Cinyee Chiu's charming illustrations are accompanied by carefully written text for young readers by children’s natural history author Camilla de la Bedoyere. This book is split into four clear sections (What Is Weather?, Changing Weather, World Weather, and Extreme Weather) and includes a fun search-and-find element.
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A Journey Under the Sea
by Craig Foster
From the creator of the Oscar-winning documentary My Octopus Teacher and his diving partner comes a best-in-class photographic picture book about the wonders of the sea.
Here’s an ode to the mysteries of the ocean, the animals who share our planet, and the healing power of nature from the Oscar-winning creator of the Netflix documentary My Octopus Teacher and his diving partner.
This meditation on the treasures to be found in the Great African Sea Forest introduces the many wonders of an environment that always surprises—from the tiniest sea snails to the shapeshifting octopus to the gently singing whales.
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How to Navigate Middle School
by Anna Pozzatti
Whether you are just starting middle school or getting ready for the next grade, you probably have ideas about what the school year will be like—or should be like. Maybe you imagine that perfect day in middle school, where you are picked class president, made tons of new friends, or became the captain of the soccer team, or crushed your Spanish vocab test. Or maybe you imagine more a disastrous days...where you can’t get your locker open, don’t have anywhere to sit in the cafeteria, or trip while walking down the hallway. Or maybe you have heard from a friend or older sibling middle school teachers are strict or you will have 10 hours of homework a night!
Whatever you have heard, it's most likely a combination some truth but a whole lot of drama and exaggeration. This book will help you separate fact from fiction and give you the tools and strategies you will need to find you place and be your best self in middle school. It will help you handle the increasing academic demands of middle school, teach amazing organizational skills and time management, show you what it takes to have grit and grow in amazing ways!
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The Last Plastic Straw: A Plastic Problem and Finding Ways to Fix It
by Dee Romito
From reeds used by ancient Sumerians to bendy straws in World War II hospitals, people have changed the straw to fit their needs for 5000 years. Today however, this useful tool is contributing to the plastic problem polluting our oceans. Once again, the simple straw needs a reinvention.
With bright illustrations and well-researched text, children can read about the inventors behind the straw’s technological advancements, including primary sources like patents, as well as how disposable plastic harms the environment. See the newest solutions, from plastic straw alternatives to activism by real kids like Milo Cress who started the Be Straw Free campaign when he was 11 years old.
Learn about what kids can do to reduce plastic waste. The backmatter includes more information on the movement to stop plastic waste, action items kids can do, a bibliography, and additional resources on plastic pollution.
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Stars of the Night: The Courageous Children of the Czech Kindertransport
by Caren Stelson
This powerful story is told from the collective perspective of the children who were rescued from Czechoslovakia on the eve of World War II, as Hitler's campaign of hatred toward Jews and political dissidents took hold. The narrative starts in 1938 and follows the children as they journey to foster families in England for the duration of the war, return to Prague afterward in an unsuccessful search for their parents, and eventually connect with Nicholas Winton, a British former stockbroker who was instrumental in bringing them to safety. Winton and the Czech Kindertransport ultimately rescued 669 children from Nazi persecution.
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La perla del dragón
by Yoon Ha Lee
Descendiente de una larga línea de espíritus zorro, Min, una muchacha de trece años, se siente acorralada entre rigurosas normas e interminables tareas domésticas. Su madre insiste en que se comporte como una humana en todo momento y que esconda sus poderes por el bien de la familia. Pero ella solo sueña con escapar y seguir los pasos de su hermano mayor, Jun, miembro de las Fuerzas Espaciales. Un día, la oportunidad se presenta. Jun desaparece y es acusado de desertor. ¿Ha huido en busca de la Perla del Dragón? Jun nunca abandonaría a los suyos, y Min se lanzará en una trepidante aventura para encontrarlo y limpiar así su nombre.
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Iveliz lo explica todo
by Andrea Beatriz Arango
Porque, oye: ¿El final de la elemental? La peor etapa de mi vida. ¿Y el inicio de la intermedia? Yo no estaba del todo bien. Pero ¿este año? YO VOY A MÍ. El séptimo grado será el año de Iveliz. Hará nuevos amigos, ayudará a su abuela Mimi a sentirse como en casa luego de mudarse de Puerto Rico y no se meterá en más líos en la escuela… Pero, ¿es eso lo que sucede? Por supuesto que no. No importa cuánto se esfuerce Iveliz, a veces la gente dice cosas que la enfurecen tanto. Lo que es peor, Mimi sigue diciendo que la medicina de Iveliz no es necesaria, aun cuando la ayuda a sentirse menos triste. ¿Cómo le explicas a otros tus sentimientos cuando ni siquiera estás segura de lo que estás sintiendo?
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La princesa de los duendes
by Rebecca Elliott
En el cuarto libro de la serie Unicorn Diaries de la exitosa autora Rebecca Elliott, los mejores amigos Iris y Jocoso intentan animar a Greta, una princesa aburrida. Pero Greta quiere hacer algo más que jugar: ¡quiere volar! Entonces Iris le concede el deseo y le da los poderes mágicos de la reina de los duendes. Pero cuando las cosas comienzan a írseles de los CASCOS, ¿podrán los unicornios encontrar una manera de arreglar los desastres causados por Greta y mostrarle el poder de la imaginación?
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