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Last in a Long Line of Rebels
Lisa Lewis Tyre · Puffin Books
Pages: 288
Format: Print book |
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Sheila Turnage meets Kate DiCamillo's Because of Winn-Dixie in this debut about a small town and a young girl who discovers some old family secrets. Lou might be only twelve, but she's never been one to take things sitting down. So when her Civil War-era house is about to be condemned,... |
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Water Wow!
Antonia Banyard · Annick Press
Pages: 60
Format: Print book |
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A colorful infographic look at the many surprising and fascinating facts about water.Where did water come from before it got to Earth? Why is the water you drink the same stuff that was around when dinosaurs were alive? If water can't be created or destroyed, how can we run out? Find... |
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The Rise of Industry: 1870-1900
Amy Van Zee · Core Library
Format: Book |
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Step back in time and learn about the rise of industry in the United States. The past will come to life with well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more. Aligned... |
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Face Painting: Over 30 faces to paint, with simple step-by-step instructions
Karen Harvey · Qed Pub Inc
Pages: 64
Format: Print book |
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This book contains everything you need to start face painting! There's a huge variety of fun faces to choose from: go for a wild animal and paint a giraffe or tiger; a dainty Snow Queen or pretty Flower Garland; scare your friends with a terrifying Zombie or a nasty Witch. Clear, step-by-step... |
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Computers
Christine Taylor-Butler · Children's Press
Pages: 48
Format: Print book |
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From the smart phone in your pocket to the advanced systems controlling everything from banks to national security, computers are behind almost everything people do. However, this wasn't always true. Readers will explore the fascinating history of computer technology, from the room-filling... |
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Astronomy: Cool Women in Space
Anita Yasuda · Nomad Press (VT)
Pages: 112
Format: Hardcover |
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Head outside and look up. What do you see? At night you might see stars, the moon, the Milky Way, and planets! During the day all these things will still be there, but they'll be hidden by the bright light of the sun. Astronomy is the study of celestial objects and what's beyond... |
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The Last Monster
Ginger Garrett · Delacorte Press
Pages: 304
Format: Print book |
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A story steeped in magical realism about love, fear, and the thrill of discovering who we were born to be, The Last Monster is a story about making peace with our insecurities and defending those who must hide what they really are. Sofia has never felt special. Not at school, or with... |
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Jack Death
M L Windsor · Creston Books
Pages: 163
Format: Print book |
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Jack is an ordinary boy except that his father happens to be Death. Nadine is a perfectly normal girl except that her Mother is - oh well, that's a Secret and not to be carelessly revealed on the back cover of a book. The important thing is that together, these two incredibly average children... |
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Magic Tree House #52: Soccer on Sunday
Mary Pope Osborne · Random House, 2016.
Pages: 128
Format: Print book |
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Next stop for the New York Times bestselling Magic Tree House series? The World Cup in Mexico City! Goal! Jack and Annie have tickets to one of the most exciting soccer games ever - the 1970 World Cup! They are sure the famous soccer player Pelé will tell them a "secret of greatness."... |
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Shadow Wrack: The Eldritch Manor Series
Kim Thompson · Dundurn
Pages: 168
Format: Print book |
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After defeating the forces of evil in Eldritch Manor, Willa must rebuild the manor -- and her family. Can Willa rally her supernatural friends to defeat an invasion from beyond? After battling and defeating the forces of darkness, Willa is looking forward to a little well-earned peace... |
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Arizona: The Grand Canyon State
Patrick Ryan · Bellwether Media, 2014.
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover |
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Northwest Arizona is home to one of the most breathtaking natural wonders in the country. The Grand Canyon was formed over millions of years as the Colorado River carved through layers of rock, painting the canyon in shades of red, green, and gray. Open this book for an introduction to the geography,... |
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Jazz Day: The Making of a Famous Photograph
Roxane Orgill · Candlewick Press
Pages: 55
Format: Print book |
What happens when you invite as many jazz musicians as you can to pose for a photo in 1950s Harlem? Playful verse and glorious artwork capture an iconic moment for American jazz.
When Esquire magazine planned an issue to salute the American jazz scene in 1958, graphic... |
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Poetry for Kids: Emily Dickinson
Emily Dickinson · Poetry For Kids
Pages: 48
Format: Print book |
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Let your children discover the works of poet Emily Dickinson in Poetry for Kids: Emily Dickinson.As the premier title in the Poetry for Kids series, Emily Dickinson introduces children to the works of poet Emily Dickinson. Poet, professor, and scholar Susan Snively has carefully chosen... |
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Growing Up, Inside and Out
Kira Vermond · Owlkids Books
Format: Paperback |
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While bodily changes are the most obvious signs that a kid is growing up, they're not always the first (or most stressful) signs. Why does it feel so weird to cry now? How can you tell if someone is really your friend? Is it okay to have a crush on someone who's the same sex as you?... |
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