Tens of millions of people live in places that experience(d) the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 - and hundreds of millions more will see other future eclipses around the world. There' s no better way to get ready for an eclipse and to learn about the underlying science than through this book and the related free app "Totality by Big Kid Science." Written by the astrophysicist/educator who created that app, Totality! An Eclipse Guide in Rhyme and Science features a unique combination of rhyme and science that makes it suitable for a wide range of ages, as well as parents, teachers, and librarians. The rhyme begins "Today's the day, it's final come / I'll see a diamond on the Sun," thereby engaging readers of all ages in imagining an eclipse experience.
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9781937548902
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Hardcover
All is Nat Lost
By Scrivan, Maria
The fifth book in the New York Times bestselling series that began with Nat Enough!Nat's class trip is a bigger adventure than she imagined!Nat is on an overnight class trip to Philadelphia, which is her first time in a big city without her parents. And it's a big deal because Nat's mom and dad are finally giving her the independence she's been longing for. But the trip is off to a bad start -- with one disaster after another -- and if things keep up, Nat's on track to lose her newfound freedom for good!Can she turn things around in time, or will her first chance with liberty be her last?
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9781338890587
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Hardcover
Coding with the micro
By Aldred, Dan
First, Coding with micro:bit introduces you to the hardware and software features of the BBC micro:bit, including the built-in microphone, speaker, and touch sensor added in micro:bit version 2. You'll learn new skills such as how to code your micro:bit to play music, send messages, display pictures, and detect light.
* Getting started: This section gives you a tour of the micro:bit and gets you started with coding your first program.
* Basics: Here, you'll learn to display images and text on the micro:bit's LED grid.
* Inputs: This section shows you how to work with the input systems on the micro:bit, like the buttons, the accelerometer, and the light sensor.
Once you've mastered these skills, the book guides you through 10 exciting projects, including a temperature sensor, simple interactive games, and even an alarm system!
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9781787910003
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Paperback
Making Friends
By Gudsnuk, Kristen
Kristen Gudsnuk takes readers on a magical adventure about friendship in this fourth and final installment of her imaginative Making Friends series.No magic. No sketchbook. No friends. Again?!Dany's magical sketchbook has steered most of her middle-school life so far -- it even helped create her best friend, Madison. But now the sketchbook is gone and Madison with it. Then one day, Dany tunes in to hit TV show My Magical Best Friend, and it's starring HER magical best friend, Madison! The show is clearly based on Dany's life, and she watches it regularly with a mix of horror and fascination. But lately there's something else about the show that's captured her attention: Madison seems to be dropping hints for Dany to come rescue her. With no magical sketchbook at her fingertips, can Dany find a way to save her best friend?.
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9781338630824
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Paperback
Meet Travis Kelce
By Stabler, David
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is one of the best in the NFL. In the 2022-2023 season, he helped lead his team to victory in the Super Bowl. Explore his life and career.
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9798765610473
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Paperback
Nana in the Country
By Castillo, Lauren
Celebrating the love of grandparents and grandchildren, this gorgeous companion to the Caldecott Honor-winning Nana in the City is an appealing intergenerational exploration of country life.When Nana comes from the city to visit her grandson in the country, the boy is so excited to teach her about all the wonderful things he does on the farm where he lives - feeding the ducks, milking the cow, even tending to bees.But to his disappointment, Nana already seems to know how to do just about everything. And she isn't the least bit nervous about picking up bugs or easing a hen aside to collect an egg. But then a storm hits in the night, and the boy must take the lead and make sure the animals are safe and dry.And it turns out there are many more unique-to-the-country adventures to surprise his beloved Nana with.
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9780544102170
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Hardcover
Dog Man
By Pilkey, Dav
Our canine superhero returns in DOG MAN: THE SCARLET SHEDDER, the suspenseful and hilarious twelfth graphic novel in the #1 worldwide bestselling series by award-winning author and illustrator Dav Pilkey!P.U.! Dog Man got sprayed by a skunk! After being dunked in tomato juice, the stink is gone but the scarlet red color remains. Now exiled, this spunky superhero must struggle to save the citizens who shunned him! Will the ends justify the means for Petey, who's reluctantly pulled back into a life of crime in order to help Dog Man? And who will step forward when an all-new, never-before-seen villain unleashes an army of A.I. robots?The fun and creativity continue with Dog Man with Love: The Official Coloring Book. And for more heartfelt graphic novel adventures, join Flippy and Li'l Petey in the Cat Kid Comic Club series.
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9781338896435
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Hardcover
The Official Harry Potter How to Draw
By Tobacco, Violet
The official Harry Potter how-to-draw book -- including simple, step-by-step instructions on every page!Learn how to draw all your favorite characters, creatures, and more from the beloved Harry Potter films! This how-to-draw creativity book is packed with step-by-step instructions for over thirty characters and objects so you can create your own magical drawings. Each step is simple and easy to follow, making this how-to-draw book perfect for artists of all skill levels.Create your own art of characters like Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Professor Dumbledore! Draw creatures including Hippogriffs, owls, and Thestrals, plus a myriad of magical locations and objects from the Hogwarts Express to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry itself!This book includes 96 pages of drawing fun -- perfect for Harry Potter fans and artists of all ages.
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9781339032313
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Paperback
Light and Air
By Wendell, Mindy Nichols
It's 1935, and tuberculosis is ravaging the nation. Everyone is afraid of this deadly respiratory illness. But what happens when you actually have it?. When Halle and her mother both come down with TB, they are shunned - and then they are sent to the J.N. Adam Tuberculosis Hospital: far from home, far from family, far from the world.. Tucked away in the woods of upstate New York, the hospital is a closed and quiet place. But it is not, Halle learns, a prison. Free of her worried and difficult father for the first time in her life, she slowly discovers joy, family, and the healing power of honey on the children's ward, where the girls on the floor become her confidantes and sisters. But when Mama suffers a lung hemorrhage, their entire future - and recovery - is thrown into question.
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9780823454433
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Hardcover
She Can STEM
By Heinecke, Liz Lee
Inspire young scientists with the biographies of 50 fascinating women in science past and present, each paired with a hands-on experiment that brings the history and principles of science to life. Women have been involved in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) for thousands of years. While many have faced obstacles because of their gender, things are changing for the better, and today there are more women than ever working in these disciplines. By examining the moments that inspired successful women to pursue STEM fields, delving into their adventures and struggles, and exploring their interests outside of science and engineering, She Can STEM gives kids a rare glimpse into the fascinating personalities behind the lab coats.. Just a few of the many curious, creative, and persevering women introduced: Physicist Dr.
Totality!
By Bennett, Jeffrey
Tens of millions of people live in places that experience(d) the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 - and hundreds of millions more will see other future eclipses around the world. There' s no better way to get ready for an eclipse and to learn about the underlying science than through this book and the related free app "Totality by Big Kid Science." Written by the astrophysicist/educator who created that app, Totality! An Eclipse Guide in Rhyme and Science features a unique combination of rhyme and science that makes it suitable for a wide range of ages, as well as parents, teachers, and librarians. The rhyme begins "Today's the day, it's final come / I'll see a diamond on the Sun," thereby engaging readers of all ages in imagining an eclipse experience.
All is Nat Lost
By Scrivan, Maria
The fifth book in the New York Times bestselling series that began with Nat Enough!Nat's class trip is a bigger adventure than she imagined!Nat is on an overnight class trip to Philadelphia, which is her first time in a big city without her parents. And it's a big deal because Nat's mom and dad are finally giving her the independence she's been longing for. But the trip is off to a bad start -- with one disaster after another -- and if things keep up, Nat's on track to lose her newfound freedom for good!Can she turn things around in time, or will her first chance with liberty be her last?
Coding with the micro
By Aldred, Dan
First, Coding with micro:bit introduces you to the hardware and software features of the BBC micro:bit, including the built-in microphone, speaker, and touch sensor added in micro:bit version 2. You'll learn new skills such as how to code your micro:bit to play music, send messages, display pictures, and detect light. * Getting started: This section gives you a tour of the micro:bit and gets you started with coding your first program. * Basics: Here, you'll learn to display images and text on the micro:bit's LED grid. * Inputs: This section shows you how to work with the input systems on the micro:bit, like the buttons, the accelerometer, and the light sensor. Once you've mastered these skills, the book guides you through 10 exciting projects, including a temperature sensor, simple interactive games, and even an alarm system! 1.
Making Friends
By Gudsnuk, Kristen
Kristen Gudsnuk takes readers on a magical adventure about friendship in this fourth and final installment of her imaginative Making Friends series.No magic. No sketchbook. No friends. Again?!Dany's magical sketchbook has steered most of her middle-school life so far -- it even helped create her best friend, Madison. But now the sketchbook is gone and Madison with it. Then one day, Dany tunes in to hit TV show My Magical Best Friend, and it's starring HER magical best friend, Madison! The show is clearly based on Dany's life, and she watches it regularly with a mix of horror and fascination. But lately there's something else about the show that's captured her attention: Madison seems to be dropping hints for Dany to come rescue her. With no magical sketchbook at her fingertips, can Dany find a way to save her best friend?.
Meet Travis Kelce
By Stabler, David
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is one of the best in the NFL. In the 2022-2023 season, he helped lead his team to victory in the Super Bowl. Explore his life and career.
Nana in the Country
By Castillo, Lauren
Celebrating the love of grandparents and grandchildren, this gorgeous companion to the Caldecott Honor-winning Nana in the City is an appealing intergenerational exploration of country life.When Nana comes from the city to visit her grandson in the country, the boy is so excited to teach her about all the wonderful things he does on the farm where he lives - feeding the ducks, milking the cow, even tending to bees.But to his disappointment, Nana already seems to know how to do just about everything. And she isn't the least bit nervous about picking up bugs or easing a hen aside to collect an egg. But then a storm hits in the night, and the boy must take the lead and make sure the animals are safe and dry.And it turns out there are many more unique-to-the-country adventures to surprise his beloved Nana with.
Dog Man
By Pilkey, Dav
Our canine superhero returns in DOG MAN: THE SCARLET SHEDDER, the suspenseful and hilarious twelfth graphic novel in the #1 worldwide bestselling series by award-winning author and illustrator Dav Pilkey!P.U.! Dog Man got sprayed by a skunk! After being dunked in tomato juice, the stink is gone but the scarlet red color remains. Now exiled, this spunky superhero must struggle to save the citizens who shunned him! Will the ends justify the means for Petey, who's reluctantly pulled back into a life of crime in order to help Dog Man? And who will step forward when an all-new, never-before-seen villain unleashes an army of A.I. robots?The fun and creativity continue with Dog Man with Love: The Official Coloring Book. And for more heartfelt graphic novel adventures, join Flippy and Li'l Petey in the Cat Kid Comic Club series.
The Official Harry Potter How to Draw
By Tobacco, Violet
The official Harry Potter how-to-draw book -- including simple, step-by-step instructions on every page!Learn how to draw all your favorite characters, creatures, and more from the beloved Harry Potter films! This how-to-draw creativity book is packed with step-by-step instructions for over thirty characters and objects so you can create your own magical drawings. Each step is simple and easy to follow, making this how-to-draw book perfect for artists of all skill levels.Create your own art of characters like Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Professor Dumbledore! Draw creatures including Hippogriffs, owls, and Thestrals, plus a myriad of magical locations and objects from the Hogwarts Express to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry itself!This book includes 96 pages of drawing fun -- perfect for Harry Potter fans and artists of all ages.
Light and Air
By Wendell, Mindy Nichols
It's 1935, and tuberculosis is ravaging the nation. Everyone is afraid of this deadly respiratory illness. But what happens when you actually have it?. When Halle and her mother both come down with TB, they are shunned - and then they are sent to the J.N. Adam Tuberculosis Hospital: far from home, far from family, far from the world.. Tucked away in the woods of upstate New York, the hospital is a closed and quiet place. But it is not, Halle learns, a prison. Free of her worried and difficult father for the first time in her life, she slowly discovers joy, family, and the healing power of honey on the children's ward, where the girls on the floor become her confidantes and sisters. But when Mama suffers a lung hemorrhage, their entire future - and recovery - is thrown into question.
She Can STEM
By Heinecke, Liz Lee
Inspire young scientists with the biographies of 50 fascinating women in science past and present, each paired with a hands-on experiment that brings the history and principles of science to life. Women have been involved in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) for thousands of years. While many have faced obstacles because of their gender, things are changing for the better, and today there are more women than ever working in these disciplines. By examining the moments that inspired successful women to pursue STEM fields, delving into their adventures and struggles, and exploring their interests outside of science and engineering, She Can STEM gives kids a rare glimpse into the fascinating personalities behind the lab coats.. Just a few of the many curious, creative, and persevering women introduced: Physicist Dr.