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The Care and Feeding of a Pet Black Hole
MICHELLE CUEVAS · Dial Books
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover
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A girl's friendship with a lonely black hole leads her to face her own sadness in this original, funny, and touching middle grade novel for fans of Crenshaw and Flora & Ulysses. When eleven-year-old Stella Rodriguez shows up at NASA to request that her recording be included in Carl... |
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How to Be an Elephant
Katherine Roy · David Macaulay Studio
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover
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The savanna is not an easy place to live, even for African elephants, the largest land animals on earth. If it's a challenge for these 7,000-pound giants, what's it like for their newborn babies?An infant elephant has precious little time to learn the incredible array of skills that are necessary... |
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Hello Autumn!
Shelley Rotner · Holiday House
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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"Green leaves are turning colors. . . . Maple seeds twirl to the ground. . . . Animals get ready for the cold days ahead." A simple text and vivid photographs show children the changes in animals, plants, and landscapes that occur during fall, and introduce them to hibernation,... |
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There's No Place Like Space!: All About Our Solar System
Tish Rabe · Random House
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover
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Au revoir, Pluto! In this newly revised, bestselling backlist title, beginning readers and budding astronomers are launched on a wild trip to visit the now eight planets in our solar system (per the International Astronomical Union's 2006 decision to downgrade Pluto from a planet to a dwarf... |
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When the Sun Goes Dark
Andrew Fraknoi · NSTA Kids
Pages: 36
Format: Paperback
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This illustrated book is a fun way to get young astronomers ready for August 2017, when millions of North Americans will have the rare chance to witness a solar eclipse. The book tells how two curious children and their grandparents re-create eclipses in their living room using a lamp,... |
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Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, Book 3 The Ship of the Dead
Rick Riordan · Disney-Hyperion
Pages: 432
Format: Hardcover
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Magnus Chase, a once-homeless teen, is a resident of the Hotel Valhalla and one of Odin's chosen warriors. As the son of Frey, the god of summer, fertility, and health, Magnus isn't naturally inclined to fighting. But he has strong and steadfast friends, including Hearthstone the elf, Blitzen... |
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Thank You, Mr. Panda
Steve Antony · Scholastic Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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Generous Mr. Panda is giving away presents to all his animal friends, including a mouse, an octopus, an elephant, and a lemur, but they aren't being very grateful about the gifts they receive. It may be because the presents aren't quite right. Mouse receives a sweater that's... |
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Hawk Mother: The Story of a Red-tailed Hawk Who Hatched Chickens
HAGEDORN KARA. · Web of Life Children's Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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What happens when two baby chickens find themselves in a nest with a hawk? Don't hawks usually eat chickens? Sunshine, a red-tailed hawk, can no longer fly free. But her instinct to be a mother is so strong that she builds a nest in her aviary every spring and lays two infertile eggs.... |
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See What We Eat!: A First Book of Healthy Eating
Scot Ritchie · Kids Can Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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Yulee and her four friends --- Nick, Pedro, Sally and Martin --- are taking a trip to her aunt's farm to pick apples and make an apple crisp for a potluck harvest dinner. Yum! But first, Aunt Sara gives the friends a tour of the whole farm, where they learn what it means to eat balanced... |
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The Story of Barbie and the Woman Who Created Her
CINDY EAGAN · Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Library Binding
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After noticing how her daughter played with "grown-up" paper dolls, Ruth Handler wanted to create a doll that would inspire little girls to use their huge imaginations and big dreams about their futures. While others told her it wasn't possible, Ruth Handler proved them all wrong... |
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Runny Babbit Returns
SHEL SILVERSTEIN · HarperCollins
Pages: 96
Format: Library Binding
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Runny Babbit, the lovable star of Shel Silverstein's New York Times bestselling poetry book, is back. Runny Babbit Returns, a collection of 41 never-before-published poems and drawings, features Runny and other woodland characters who speak a topsy-turvy language all their own.This... |
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Dazzle Ships: World War I and the Art of Confusion
Chris Barton · Millbrook Press
Pages: 36
Format: Library Binding
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Behold some of the most mesmerizing patterns you'll ever see and learn how these stunning designs were used to camouflage ships from German torpedoes during World War I.Dazzle ships were the brainchild of Royal Navy commander Norman Wilkinson. His eye-catching designs for British and American... |
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The Silver Mask
HOLLY BLACK · Scholastic Press
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover
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The mystery and the magic intensifies in the fourth installment of the remarkable MAGISTERIUM series. |
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The Wizards of Once
Cressida Cowell · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 373
Format: Hardcover
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The instant New York Times and International Bestseller! In the first book of a new series by the bestselling author of How to Train Your Dragon, the warring worlds of Wizards and Warriors collide in a thrilling and enchanting adventure. Once there were Wizards, who were Magic, and Warriors,... |
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Just Joking: Jumbo: 1,000 Giant Jokes & 1,000 Funny Photos Add Up to Big Laughs
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS. · National Geographic Children's Books
Pages: 288
Format: Library Binding
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Can't get enough hilarious jokes from National Geographic Kids? Never fear! With this brand-new bigger, better Just Joking book, you'll get loads of laughs to keep you ROFL and to share with friends and family. It's jam-packed with 1,000 jokes, including knock-knocks, puns,... |
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Ultimate LEGO Star Wars
INC DORLING KINDERSLEY · DK
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover
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The definitive guide to the LEGO® Star Wars™ universe, showcasing the vast collection of LEGO Star Wars sets and minifigures released over the last 20 years.This is a complete, unrivaled encyclopedia of the LEGO Star Wars theme. Fans will have an all-encompassing companion to the LEGO... |
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LEGO NEXO KNIGHTS Character Encyclopedia
INC DORLING KINDERSLEY · DK Children
Pages: 176
Format: Hardcover
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This comprehensive guide showcases all the minifigures, vehicles and NEXO Powers in the LEGO® NEXO KNIGHTS™ kingdom.LEGO NEXO KNIGHTS: Character Encyclopedia features all the popular characters from the LEGO NEXO KNIGHTS toys, games, and television show. Meet the knights - Clay, Lance,... |
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Alola Region Handbook
Scholastic · Scholastic Inc.
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback
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Meet the Pokemon of Alola! Every amazing Pokemon featured in the new Sun & Moon video games is included in this comprehensive handbook. You'll discover stats and facts about many brand-new Pokemon -- and learn new things about some old favorites as well. It's everything you ever... |
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Deluxe Essential Handbook
Scholastic · Scholastic Inc.
Pages: 432
Format: Print book
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This comprehensive guide book is an absolute must-have for Pokémon Trainers of all ages! It's got all the facts and figures you ever wanted to know about Pokémon in one convenient, easy-to-read format. And it's the perfect reference for Trainers looking to master the world of Pokémon... |
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I am Gandhi
Brad Meltzer · Dial Books for Young Readers
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This book tells the story of how Gandhi used the principles of nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience to fight discrimination against Indians in South Africa and to end British rule in India. Like the series biography of Martin Luther King, Jr., Gandhi's story focuses on his peaceful... |
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Who Is Ralph Lauren?
Jane O'Connor · Penguin Workshop
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback
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The polo player with the raised mallet - everyone knows the Ralph Lauren logo. Learn the amazing story of the man who is a true American fashion icon.Born in the Bronx, even as a teenager Ralph Lauren was known for his distinctive fashion sense, having a taste for both classic preppy clothes... |
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The Life and Times of Martin Luther
Meike Roth-Beck · Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Pages: 44
Format: Hardcover
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A fascinating look at the ideas that founded the Protestant Church Wittenberg, Germany, 1517: Martin Luther publishes 95 theses criticizing the practices of the Roman Catholic Church. With that one defiant act, a conflict begins - a conflict that will spark the Protestant Reformation and ultimately... |
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1,000 Facts About the White House
Sarah Wassner Flynn · National Geographic Children's Books
Pages: 96
Format: Hardcover
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Welcome to the White House! Go behind the scenes to get a 360-degree view of America's most famous president's residence, from how it was built in 1792 and the fire of 1812, to today's state dinners, celebrations, celebrity pets, and more. Discover through 1,000 fun-to-read facts what it's... |
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Her Right Foot
Dave Eggers · Chronicle Books
Pages: 104
Format: Hardcover
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If you had to name a statue, any statue, odds are good you'd mention the Statue of Liberty. Have you seen her?She's in New York. She's holding a torch. And she's taking one step forward. But why?In this fascinating, fun take on nonfiction, uniquely American in its frank tone and honest... |
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Holidays Around the World: Celebrate Kwanzaa
Carolyn Otto · National Geographic Children's Books
Pages: 31
Format: Library Binding
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Celebrate Kwanzaa continues the spectacular Holidays Around the World series by focusing on this African-American holiday, which falls during the festive, gift-giving season and is celebrated by families, communities, and schools throughout America. With succinct, lively text and beautiful... |
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In Focus: Cities
Libby Walden · 360 Degrees
Pages: 28
Format: Hardcover
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Ten illustrators explore ten iconic cities, traveling the globe to find a fresh perspective. This super-sized book delves into the cultural, social, and historical identities of ten world-famous cities, from London to Sydney and New York to Tokyo. Readers can lift the gate-folded pages... |
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Baking Class: 50 Fun Recipes Kids Will Love to Bake!
DEANNA F COOK · Storey Publishing, LLC
Pages: 144
Format: Spiral-bound
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Following the best-selling Cooking Class comes this delightful baking companion for kids ages 8-12, featuring 50 easy-to-follow recipes. Lively step-by-step photos teach bakers-in-training how to knead dough, make biscuits, decorate cookies, and produce a perfect pie, along with essential... |
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