How does oil turn into fuel for cars and trucks? Follow each step in the production cycle--from clearing land to filling a tank with gas--in this fascinating book!
21st Century
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9780761391852
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Print book
Dorothea Lange
By Weatherford, Carole Boston
STARRED REVIEW! "Weatherford never talks down to her audience ... using figurative language and rich vocabulary to tell her story ... Greens debut as a picture-book illustrator is brilliant ... A fine introduction to an important American artist." -- Kirkus Reviews starred reviewDorothea Lange saw what others missed.Before she raised her lens to take her most iconic photo, Dorothea Lange took photos of the downtrodden, from bankers in once-fine suits waiting in breadlines, to former slaves, to the homeless sleeping on sidewalks. A case of polio had left her with a limp and sympathetic to those less fortunate. Traveling across the United States, documenting with her camera and her fieldbook those most affected by the stock market crash, she found the face of the Great Depression. In this picture book biography, Carole Boston Weatherfords lyrical prose captures the spirit of the influential photographer.
Albert Whitman & Company
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9780807516997
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Paperback
Why Are We Afraid?
By Pintadera, Fran
A poignant, evocative exploration of the many reasons we feel fear.. After a thunderstorm causes the lights to go out, Max asks his father, "Have you ever been afraid?" His father says everyone is afraid sometimes. Then Maxs father carefully begins to describe the contours of fear. He explains what it feels like when fear shows up and the many things that can make us afraid: shadows, feeling alone and losing what we love. But ultimately, even if our fear can stop us in our tracks, we have to keep going. . The stunning imagery and poetic text will entrance children as they learn what it means to feel their feelings.
Kids Can Press
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9781525311291
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Hardcover
The Horse and the Mysterious Drawing
By Jian, Li
This beautifully illustrated Chinese children's book tells a traditional myth in both English and Chinese characters.Long ago in China, there was a little boy who lived a nomadic life with his family. Hunger and hardship followed them wherever they went. They tried to grow food once, but whenever the seeds were sown, winter came and all the seedlings became frozen.One day, while passing by the Yellow River, the boy's white horse suddenly got free of the reins and plunged into the river. After a while, the horse sprang out of the water with a drawing on its back.Everyone wondered what the drawing meant, but only the boy was clever enough to figure it out and explained to his family: "This drawing shows the cycle of the changing seasons. The horse wants to help us grow grains to make food.
Shanghai Press, Better Link Press
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9781602209848
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Book
DC Super Heroes
By Katz, David Bar
The DC Super Villains everyone loves to hate show budding super heroes what they SHOULD NOT do using humorous examples.From the Joker and Penguin to Sinestro and Poison Ivy, DCs cast of bad guys humorously illustrate the difference between good and bad behaviors such as sharing versus stealing; and helping versus hurting. Classic art and funny scenarios will entertain comic book fans of all ages.
Downtown Bookworks; Brdbk edition
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9781935703181
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Board book
Star Stuff
By Burkert, Rand
An original, out-of-this-world fable about friendship, teamwork, and persistence, illustrated by double Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka.It's up to Giovanni and Lorenzo, Sky Repair Specialists, to fill the sky with stars. One night, on the job, Lorenzo gets stuck in a nebula! Giovanni calls out for help to the constellations....Find out what it will take to rescue his friend in this imaginative story featuring Chris Raschka's brilliant, luminescent illustrations.
Michael di Capua Books
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9780062858177
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Hardcover
Happy Hanukkah, Pout-Pout Fish
By Diesen, Deborah
Celebrate Hanukkah with Mr. Fish and his friends -- it's eight nights of fun! From a delicious meal to lighting the menorah, Hanukkah is a time of joy.
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
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9780374309367
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Board book
Veterans Day
By Dash, Meredith
Introduces the holiday of Veterans Day, its origins as Armistice Day after World War I, how the date was changed and then returned to November 11, and how and why it is celebrated.
Abdo Kids
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9781629700489
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Print book
Baby Animals Moving
By Eszterhas, Suzi
Around the world, baby animals move in different ways. Whether it's egret chicks practicing flapping their wings, zebra calves learning to run just a few hours after they're born, or baby orangutans hanging onto their moms as they swing through the jungle, baby animals on the go are not only adorable -- they can teach us about animal behavior, too.The second book in the Baby Animals series, it showcases twelve species from around the globe, each moving in different ways. Stunning photographs by award-winning wildlife photographer Suzi Eszterhas are paired with brief informational text. Designed both to be read aloud or explored independently, this book reinforces how baby animals learn valuable life skills that will help them survive on their own in the wild.
Owlkids
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9781771472999
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Hardcover
The Missing Ball
By Pearlstein, Howard
A ball is missing and no one has seen it. Not Blue. Not Red. Not Yellow. No one has seen the ball. At least that's what everyone says. Is the ball really missing? Or is someone not being honest? Young readers will discover the truth -- and a valuable lesson about honesty -- in The Missing Ball: An Orange Porange Story.
From Oil to Gas
By Zemlicka, Shannon
How does oil turn into fuel for cars and trucks? Follow each step in the production cycle--from clearing land to filling a tank with gas--in this fascinating book!
Dorothea Lange
By Weatherford, Carole Boston
STARRED REVIEW! "Weatherford never talks down to her audience ... using figurative language and rich vocabulary to tell her story ... Greens debut as a picture-book illustrator is brilliant ... A fine introduction to an important American artist." -- Kirkus Reviews starred reviewDorothea Lange saw what others missed.Before she raised her lens to take her most iconic photo, Dorothea Lange took photos of the downtrodden, from bankers in once-fine suits waiting in breadlines, to former slaves, to the homeless sleeping on sidewalks. A case of polio had left her with a limp and sympathetic to those less fortunate. Traveling across the United States, documenting with her camera and her fieldbook those most affected by the stock market crash, she found the face of the Great Depression. In this picture book biography, Carole Boston Weatherfords lyrical prose captures the spirit of the influential photographer.
Why Are We Afraid?
By Pintadera, Fran
A poignant, evocative exploration of the many reasons we feel fear.. After a thunderstorm causes the lights to go out, Max asks his father, "Have you ever been afraid?" His father says everyone is afraid sometimes. Then Maxs father carefully begins to describe the contours of fear. He explains what it feels like when fear shows up and the many things that can make us afraid: shadows, feeling alone and losing what we love. But ultimately, even if our fear can stop us in our tracks, we have to keep going. . The stunning imagery and poetic text will entrance children as they learn what it means to feel their feelings.
The Horse and the Mysterious Drawing
By Jian, Li
This beautifully illustrated Chinese children's book tells a traditional myth in both English and Chinese characters.Long ago in China, there was a little boy who lived a nomadic life with his family. Hunger and hardship followed them wherever they went. They tried to grow food once, but whenever the seeds were sown, winter came and all the seedlings became frozen.One day, while passing by the Yellow River, the boy's white horse suddenly got free of the reins and plunged into the river. After a while, the horse sprang out of the water with a drawing on its back.Everyone wondered what the drawing meant, but only the boy was clever enough to figure it out and explained to his family: "This drawing shows the cycle of the changing seasons. The horse wants to help us grow grains to make food.
DC Super Heroes
By Katz, David Bar
The DC Super Villains everyone loves to hate show budding super heroes what they SHOULD NOT do using humorous examples.From the Joker and Penguin to Sinestro and Poison Ivy, DCs cast of bad guys humorously illustrate the difference between good and bad behaviors such as sharing versus stealing; and helping versus hurting. Classic art and funny scenarios will entertain comic book fans of all ages.
Star Stuff
By Burkert, Rand
An original, out-of-this-world fable about friendship, teamwork, and persistence, illustrated by double Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka.It's up to Giovanni and Lorenzo, Sky Repair Specialists, to fill the sky with stars. One night, on the job, Lorenzo gets stuck in a nebula! Giovanni calls out for help to the constellations....Find out what it will take to rescue his friend in this imaginative story featuring Chris Raschka's brilliant, luminescent illustrations.
Happy Hanukkah, Pout-Pout Fish
By Diesen, Deborah
Celebrate Hanukkah with Mr. Fish and his friends -- it's eight nights of fun! From a delicious meal to lighting the menorah, Hanukkah is a time of joy.
Veterans Day
By Dash, Meredith
Introduces the holiday of Veterans Day, its origins as Armistice Day after World War I, how the date was changed and then returned to November 11, and how and why it is celebrated.
Baby Animals Moving
By Eszterhas, Suzi
Around the world, baby animals move in different ways. Whether it's egret chicks practicing flapping their wings, zebra calves learning to run just a few hours after they're born, or baby orangutans hanging onto their moms as they swing through the jungle, baby animals on the go are not only adorable -- they can teach us about animal behavior, too.The second book in the Baby Animals series, it showcases twelve species from around the globe, each moving in different ways. Stunning photographs by award-winning wildlife photographer Suzi Eszterhas are paired with brief informational text. Designed both to be read aloud or explored independently, this book reinforces how baby animals learn valuable life skills that will help them survive on their own in the wild.
The Missing Ball
By Pearlstein, Howard
A ball is missing and no one has seen it. Not Blue. Not Red. Not Yellow. No one has seen the ball. At least that's what everyone says. Is the ball really missing? Or is someone not being honest? Young readers will discover the truth -- and a valuable lesson about honesty -- in The Missing Ball: An Orange Porange Story.