Finalist for the 2020 AAAS / Subaru SB&F Excellence in Science Book exemplify outstanding and engaging science writing and illustration for young readers. George Washington Carver was a scientist, educator, artist, inventor, and humanitarian. Born into slavery during the Civil War, he later pursued an education and would become the first black graduate from Iowa Agricultural College. Carver then took a teaching position at the Tuskegee Institute, founded by Booker T. Washington. There, Carver taught poor Southern farmers how to nourish the soil, conserve resources, and feed their families. He also developed hundreds of new products from the sweet potato, peanut, and other crops, and his discoveries gained him a place in the national spotlight. George Washington Carver for Kids tells the inspiring story of this remarkable American. It includes a time line, resources for further research, and 21 hands-on activities to help better appreciate Carvers genius. Kids will: Turn a gourd into a decorative bowlConstruct a model of a sod houseBrew ginger teaCreate paints using items found in natureGrow sweet potatoesBuild a compost bin for kitchen and yard wasteLearn how to pickle watermelon rindsAnd more!
Chicago Review Press
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9780915864003
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Paperback
Trash Mountain
By Yolen, Jane
Trash Mountain is a charming, yet powerful story that follows a young squirrel who finds himself alone in the world when his parents are suddenly killed. Jane Yolen has crafted a compelling array of characters, including young Nutley, wise Larie, and loyal Naw. The age-old battle between the grey squirrels and the reds is captivating and young readers will also detect subtle themes concerning species diversity and evolution.
Carolrhoda Books
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9781467712347
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Hardcover
National Geographic Kids Everything Mythology
By Hoena, Blake
National Geographic Everything Mythologyis jam packed with fascinating facts and awe-inspiring imagery that brings your favorite fierce mythological heroes to life, introducingkids to gods of ancient worlds, including Greek, Norse, Chinese, America Indian, African cultures, and more. Packed with facts, colorful illustrations, and infused with humor, this fun journey through ancient lore will keep kids fascinated with every turn of the page.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visitwww.natgeoed.orgcommoncorefor more information.,
National Geographic Children's Books
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9781426314995
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Book
Battle Bugs #2
By Patton, Jack
Never leave a bug behind-- collect all the Battle Bugs books!Back to Bug Island!General Komodo and his army are on the attack. Komodo has assembled a fleet of fearsome horned lizards for a mountain assault. The Battle Bugs have to come up with an airtight plan-or risk losing everything.Maxs return to Bug Island is dangerous--but the Battle Bugs need his help !,
Scholastic Paperbacks
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9780545707428
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Print book
Like Magic
By Vickers, Elaine
"An endlessly endearing story of three girls' pursuit of friendship and the beauty and challenge of what it means to be 10." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Like Magic is truly a treasure." - Liz Garton Scanlon, author of The Great Good Summer"Debut novelist Vickers has created three appealing, diverse characters with distinct talents and voices. A sweet story of friendship." - School Library Journal "Themes of sharing, trust, and family never overshadow the story's heart: a natural longing for friendship and the unfettered joy of finding it." - Publishers Weekly "Endearing. The setting and gracefully embedded ethnic differences add freshness to a story with a message that will stand the test of time: friendship is like magic." - BOOKLIST For three ten-year-old girls, their once simple worlds are starting to feel too big.Painfully shy Grace dreads starting fifth grade now that her best friend has moved away. Jada hopes she'll stop feeling so alone if she finds the mother who left years ago. And Malia fears the arrival of her new baby sister will forever change the family she loves.When the girls each find a mysterious treasure box in their library and begin to fill the box with their own precious things, they start to feel less alone. But it's up to Grace, Jada, and Malia to take the treasures and turn them into something more: true friendship.
Harpercollins
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9780062414311
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Hardcover
Tundra Biomes
By Spilsbury, Louise
This engaging book gives readers core information about alpine and arctic tundra biomes. Find out where each kind is found, how animals and plants have adapted to life in these mostly bare environments, who lives in these places, and how humans impact life there.
Crabtree Publishing Company
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9780778739975
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Hardcover
Red Cloud's War
By Goble, Paul
"We are brave and ready to fight for our lands ... . I will go now and I will fight you. As long as I live, I will fight you for the last hunting grounds of my people," said Red Cloud, war chief of the Oglala Lakota, to Colonel Carrington. The year was 1866, the Civil War had just ended, and the Bozeman Trail was the shortest route for prospectors to reach the gold rush territory of Montana -- except that it passed straight through the lands of the powerful Oglala Lakota! When the US government demanded the construction of forts along the trail, the situation quickly dissolved into war. Captain William Fetterman had proudly boasted that he could destroy the entire Lakota nation with just 80 men. Red Cloud, with the support of Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull, had other ideas.
Wisdom Tales
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9781937786380
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Hardcover
Hair!
By Singer, Marilyn
Why are humans and other mammals covered in hair, and why are there so many different types of it? Vivid photographs paired with a duo of quirky, illustrated hair guides serve to illuminate the fascinating facts about mammal hair: why it exists, what it's good for, and more. Readers will learn about different types of animal coats, such as fur and down, and explore the many different forms guard hairs take, such as the quills on a porcupine.
Millbrook Pr
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9781512449150
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Library Binding
Wind Dancer
By Platt, Chris
Ali McCormick used to love horses. But then she and her beloved pony Max were in an accident; Ali was injured, Max died, and Ali's brother Danny, who caused the accident, joined the military.Now Danny has returned from Afghanistan, injured and traumatized. He's learning to walk with the prosthetic that has replaced one of his legs, but he can't seem to find a way to reconnect with family and friends. Withdrawn and quick to anger, Danny suffers from terrible nightmares and frightening mood changes.When Ali and her friend Cara realize that an elderly neighbor has been neglecting her horses, they decide they have to act. Little does Ali realize that she'll end up having to help care for these two horses, who are starved and suffering from malnutrition. Can Ali rise above her painful memories and love a horse again? And can Wind Dancer, also injured and traumatized, help Danny find meaning in his life again?.
George Washington Carver for Kids
By Thomas, Peggy
Finalist for the 2020 AAAS / Subaru SB&F Excellence in Science Book exemplify outstanding and engaging science writing and illustration for young readers. George Washington Carver was a scientist, educator, artist, inventor, and humanitarian. Born into slavery during the Civil War, he later pursued an education and would become the first black graduate from Iowa Agricultural College. Carver then took a teaching position at the Tuskegee Institute, founded by Booker T. Washington. There, Carver taught poor Southern farmers how to nourish the soil, conserve resources, and feed their families. He also developed hundreds of new products from the sweet potato, peanut, and other crops, and his discoveries gained him a place in the national spotlight. George Washington Carver for Kids tells the inspiring story of this remarkable American. It includes a time line, resources for further research, and 21 hands-on activities to help better appreciate Carvers genius. Kids will: Turn a gourd into a decorative bowlConstruct a model of a sod houseBrew ginger teaCreate paints using items found in natureGrow sweet potatoesBuild a compost bin for kitchen and yard wasteLearn how to pickle watermelon rindsAnd more!
Trash Mountain
By Yolen, Jane
Trash Mountain is a charming, yet powerful story that follows a young squirrel who finds himself alone in the world when his parents are suddenly killed. Jane Yolen has crafted a compelling array of characters, including young Nutley, wise Larie, and loyal Naw. The age-old battle between the grey squirrels and the reds is captivating and young readers will also detect subtle themes concerning species diversity and evolution.
National Geographic Kids Everything Mythology
By Hoena, Blake
National Geographic Everything Mythologyis jam packed with fascinating facts and awe-inspiring imagery that brings your favorite fierce mythological heroes to life, introducingkids to gods of ancient worlds, including Greek, Norse, Chinese, America Indian, African cultures, and more. Packed with facts, colorful illustrations, and infused with humor, this fun journey through ancient lore will keep kids fascinated with every turn of the page.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visitwww.natgeoed.orgcommoncorefor more information.,
Battle Bugs #2
By Patton, Jack
Never leave a bug behind-- collect all the Battle Bugs books!Back to Bug Island!General Komodo and his army are on the attack. Komodo has assembled a fleet of fearsome horned lizards for a mountain assault. The Battle Bugs have to come up with an airtight plan-or risk losing everything.Maxs return to Bug Island is dangerous--but the Battle Bugs need his help !,
Like Magic
By Vickers, Elaine
"An endlessly endearing story of three girls' pursuit of friendship and the beauty and challenge of what it means to be 10." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Like Magic is truly a treasure." - Liz Garton Scanlon, author of The Great Good Summer"Debut novelist Vickers has created three appealing, diverse characters with distinct talents and voices. A sweet story of friendship." - School Library Journal "Themes of sharing, trust, and family never overshadow the story's heart: a natural longing for friendship and the unfettered joy of finding it." - Publishers Weekly "Endearing. The setting and gracefully embedded ethnic differences add freshness to a story with a message that will stand the test of time: friendship is like magic." - BOOKLIST For three ten-year-old girls, their once simple worlds are starting to feel too big.Painfully shy Grace dreads starting fifth grade now that her best friend has moved away. Jada hopes she'll stop feeling so alone if she finds the mother who left years ago. And Malia fears the arrival of her new baby sister will forever change the family she loves.When the girls each find a mysterious treasure box in their library and begin to fill the box with their own precious things, they start to feel less alone. But it's up to Grace, Jada, and Malia to take the treasures and turn them into something more: true friendship.
Tundra Biomes
By Spilsbury, Louise
This engaging book gives readers core information about alpine and arctic tundra biomes. Find out where each kind is found, how animals and plants have adapted to life in these mostly bare environments, who lives in these places, and how humans impact life there.
Red Cloud's War
By Goble, Paul
"We are brave and ready to fight for our lands ... . I will go now and I will fight you. As long as I live, I will fight you for the last hunting grounds of my people," said Red Cloud, war chief of the Oglala Lakota, to Colonel Carrington. The year was 1866, the Civil War had just ended, and the Bozeman Trail was the shortest route for prospectors to reach the gold rush territory of Montana -- except that it passed straight through the lands of the powerful Oglala Lakota! When the US government demanded the construction of forts along the trail, the situation quickly dissolved into war. Captain William Fetterman had proudly boasted that he could destroy the entire Lakota nation with just 80 men. Red Cloud, with the support of Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull, had other ideas.
Hair!
By Singer, Marilyn
Why are humans and other mammals covered in hair, and why are there so many different types of it? Vivid photographs paired with a duo of quirky, illustrated hair guides serve to illuminate the fascinating facts about mammal hair: why it exists, what it's good for, and more. Readers will learn about different types of animal coats, such as fur and down, and explore the many different forms guard hairs take, such as the quills on a porcupine.
Wind Dancer
By Platt, Chris
Ali McCormick used to love horses. But then she and her beloved pony Max were in an accident; Ali was injured, Max died, and Ali's brother Danny, who caused the accident, joined the military.Now Danny has returned from Afghanistan, injured and traumatized. He's learning to walk with the prosthetic that has replaced one of his legs, but he can't seem to find a way to reconnect with family and friends. Withdrawn and quick to anger, Danny suffers from terrible nightmares and frightening mood changes.When Ali and her friend Cara realize that an elderly neighbor has been neglecting her horses, they decide they have to act. Little does Ali realize that she'll end up having to help care for these two horses, who are starved and suffering from malnutrition. Can Ali rise above her painful memories and love a horse again? And can Wind Dancer, also injured and traumatized, help Danny find meaning in his life again?.