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Apollo 8: The Mission That Changed Everything
MARTIN W SANDLER · Candlewick
Pages: 176
Format: Hardcover
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A nation in need of hope, the most powerful rocket ever launched, and the first three men to break the bounds of Earth: Apollo 8 was headed to the moon.In 1957, when the USSR launched Sputnik I, the first man-made satellite to orbit Earth, America's rival in the Cold War claimed victory... |
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A Velocity of Being: Letters to A Young Reader
Maria Popova · Enchanted Lion Books
Pages: 280
Format: Hardcover
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In these pages, some of today's most wonderful culture-makers -- writers, artists, scientists, entrepreneurs, and philosophers -- reflect on the joys of reading, how books broaden and deepen human experience, and the ways in which the written word has formed their own character. On the page... |
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Few Red Drops, A: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919
Claire Hartfield · Clarion Books
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover
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On a hot day in July 1919, five black youths went swimming in Lake Michigan, unintentionally floating close to the "white" beach. An angry white man began throwing stones at the boys, striking and killing one. Racial conflict on the beach erupted into days of urban violence that... |
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America Border Culture Dreamer: The Young Immigrant Experience from A to Z
Wendy Ewald · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 64
Format: Hardcover
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First- and second-generation immigrants to the US from all around the world collaborate with renowned photographer Wendy Ewald to create a stunning, surprising catalog of their experiences from A to Z. In a unique collaboration with photographer and educator Wendy Ewald, eighteen immigrant... |
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1000 Useful Words: Build Vocabulary and Literacy Skills
DK PUBLISHING. · DK Children
Pages: 64
Format: Hardcover
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This exciting collection of 1,000 words will broaden young children's vocabulary, and strengthen their early reading and writing skills.Arranged thematically, topics include Me and My Family, Animals, How We Look and Feel, Around the World, and I know... Colors, Shapes, Numbers, Weather,... |
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Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, I Know Exactly What You Are
Julia Kregenow · Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
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Do you know why stars twinkle? It's time to find out!Written to the classic melody of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" by an expert in astrophysics, this book is the perfect introduction to the real science behind the magic of stars. Discover how stars are created, what they're made... |
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How Big is Big? How Far is Far? All around Me
Little Gestalten · Little Gestalten
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover
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Each spread invites the child to imagine, test, interact and measure. Designed to be playful in its approach by using relatable comparisons that are brought into the child's own daily sphere.How Big is Big? How Far is Far? All Around Me was created to inform imaginatively. After all, why not measure... |
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The Tornado Scientist
Mary Kay Carson · HMH Books for Young Readers
Pages: 80
Format: Hardcover
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n this addition to the critically-acclaimed Scientist in the Field series, scientist Robin Tanamachi and her team are trying save countless lives across America's heartland, chasing one tornado at a time. Robin Tanamachi has been captivated by tornadoes and extreme weather her entire life.... |
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Hey, Water!
Antoinette Portis · Neal Porter Books
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover
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Splash! A spunky little girl plays a spirited game of hide-and-seek with water, in this gorgeously illustrated nonfiction picture book.Hey, water! I know you! You're all around.Join a young girl as she explores her surroundings and sees that water is everywhere. But water doesn't always... |
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The Variety of Life
NICOLA DAVIES · Sterling Children's Books
Pages: 64
Format: Hardcover
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Did you know there are 400,000 species of beetle, but only eight species of bear? This stunning book explores the extraordinary variety of the natural world. Our planet is full of life, from the mountaintops to the ocean's depths. This appealing nonfiction compendium pays tribute to that... |
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Contrary Creatures: Unique Animal Opposites
James Weinberg · Page Street Kids
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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This vibrantly illustrated nonfiction picture book goes beyond expected animal opposite pairings by comparing and contrasting behaviors like migration habits (or lack thereof) and sleeping schedules.Featuring snow monkeys, sea dragons, peacocks, and more, this is an eye-catching and thought-provoking... |
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Where in the Wild
JONNY LAMBERT · Tiger Tales
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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Animals are found in every environment around the world from the rain forest to the savanna to the desert. Some creatures, like butterflies and foxes, can survive in many different habitats. Lyrical text and stunning illustrations bring to life the inhabitants of these unique environments. |
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Who Eats Orange?
Dianne White · Beach Lane Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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Who eats orange - a chicken? A bunny? A bear? Find out in this unique exploration of colors and animals' favorite foods.Animals eat a rainbow of different foods. Gorillas in the mountains eat green, octopi in the ocean eat red, and toucans in the canopy eat purple. Young animal enthusiasts... |
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Magnificent Birds
CANDLEWICK PRESS. · Candlewick Studio
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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Attractive and informative, this celebration of magnificent birds around the world will set hearts soaring - a perfect gift for avid bird-watchers and art lovers alike.From the bird of paradise that performs an extravagant courtship dance in the rain forest to the bar-tailed godwit that... |
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The Elephant
JENNI DESMOND · Enchanted Lion Books
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover
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In this, Jenni Desmond's third nonfiction children's book about one of the large, endangered animals of Earth, we join a young boy as he learns about The Elephant. From Africa to Asia, the elephant makes its home. Light on their feet, despite their great weight, these magnificent creatures... |
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Lobos: A Wolf Family Returns to the Wild
Brenda Peterson · Little Bigfoot
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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This is a hopeful conservation story about an endangered family of Mexican gray wolves who live in a sanctuary in the Pacific Northwest and their journey that leads to their successful release to the wild in Mexico.This nonfiction story, illustrated with color photography, follows the lives... |
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Hubots: Real-World Robots Inspired by Humans
HELAINE BECKER · Kids Can Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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Using increasingly sophisticated levels of artificial intelligence (AI) and embodied intelligence (EI) , a new generation of robots is being designed to look, act and even think like humans. Hubots, or human-inspired robots, are expanding the boundaries of what robots can do. Here,... |
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Kids Cooking: Students Prepare and Eat Foods from Around the World
GEORGE ANCONA · Candlewick
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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Engaging photographs follow a diverse group of kids as they find out where their food comes from, how to prepare it - and how great it is to share a meal together.Roll up your sleeves, wash your hands, and join four different groups of kids as they prepare recipes from all over the world,... |
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A History of Pictures for Children: From Cave Paintings to Computer Drawings
David Hockney · Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover
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A History of Pictures takes young readers on an adventure through art history. From cave paintings to video games, this book shows how and why pictures have been made, linking art to the human experience. Hockney and Gayford explain each piece of art in the book, helping young minds to grasp... |
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Super Squishies, Slime, and Putty: Over 35 Safe, Borax-Free Recipes
Tessa Sillars-Powell · Barron's Educational Series
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback
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Get ready... you're about to discover the cutest squishies, slimes, and putties on the planet! In the pages of this book, you'll find 36 amazing projects that your kids will love making. Who needs a plain old fashioned craft project when you can create a narwal, panda, poop emoji, skull,... |
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Marvel Studios Character Encyclopedia
Adam Bray · DK Children
Pages: 176
Format: Hardcover
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The essential guide to the heroes and villains of the Marvel studios moviesLearn the facts, figures, super-powers and origins of your favourite characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) . From the Avengers and Ant-Man to Black Panther and Doctor Strange, this book spans over... |
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That's Not Hockey!
Andree Poulin · Annick Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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The legendary goalie who revolutionized the game of hockey. Young Jacques Plante's way of playing hockey may look different from everyone else's. Instead of a puck, he uses a tennis ball, and his shin pads are made out of potato sacks and wooden slats. But that's not going to stop him.... |
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A First Book of the Sea
NICOLA DAVIES · Candlewick
Pages: 104
Format: Hardcover
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In a remarkable collaboration, Nicola Davies and Emily Sutton celebrate the sea in all its changing moods - and the place it holds in our hearts and minds.Ours is a blue planet. The oceans cover more than two-thirds of its surface and constantly calls to us to play, explore, and dream.... |
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Rain
Anders Holmer · Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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A poetry collection celebrating the wonders of the natural world This haiku collection will enchant both nature lovers and budding poets. The spare, lyrical text describes a series of short vignettes, each of them taking place in a different kind of rain, from thunderstorms to falling flower... |
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Maps of the World: An Illustrated Children's Atlas of Adventure, Culture, and Discovery
Enrico Lavagno · Black Dog & Leventhal
Pages: 136
Format: Hardcover
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A lavishly illustrated, fact-filled, oversized atlas that allows children to discover the world without leaving their home. Covering every continent, country, even outer space, MAPS OF THE WORLD is a vibrant and comprehensive atlas that children of all ages will love to explore. The dozens... |
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Lights! Camera! Alice!: The Thrilling True Adventures of the First Woman Filmmaker
Mara Rockliff · Chronicle Books
Pages: 60
Format: Hardcover
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Meet Alice Guy-Blaché. She made movies - some of the very first movies, and some of the most exciting! Blow up a pirate ship? Why not? Crawl into a tiger's cage? Of course! Leap off a bridge onto a real speeding train? It will be easy! Driven by her passion for storytelling, Alice saw a potential... |
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How to Build a Hug: Temple Grandin and Her Amazing Squeeze Machine
Amy Guglielmo · Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover
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Amy Guglielmo, Jacqueline Tourville, and Giselle Potter come together to tell the inspiring story of autism advocate Dr. Temple Grandin and her brilliant invention: the hug machine.As a young girl, Temple Grandin loved folding paper kites, making obstacle courses, and building lean-tos.... |
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Imagine
Juan Felipe Herrera · Candlewick
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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A buoyant, breathtaking poem from Juan Felipe Herrera - brilliantly illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Lauren Castillo - speaks to every dreaming heart.Have you ever imagined what you might be when you grow up? When he was very young, Juan Felipe Herrera picked chamomile flowers in windy... |
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Reach Higher: An Inspiring Photo Celebration of First Lady Michelle Obama
Amanda Lucidon · Crown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 112
Format: Hardcover
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A collection of striking and intimate photographs of Michelle Obama, coupled with personal reflections and behind-the-scenes stories from official White House photographer and New York Times bestselling author of Chasing Light, Amanda Lucidon, presented in a deluxe format for young readers.This... |
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