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The buzz on wild bees : the little-known pollinators that keep our planet humming
Author(s):
Vermond, Kira
Steube, June,
Description:
Say the word "bee," and most kids will think of honeybees or even bumblebees. But this is a book about wild, solitary bees. Think mason bees, mining bees, leafcutter bees, cuckoo bees or even oil-collecting bees. Never heard of them? Well, the fact is, wild solitary bees make up about 95 percent of the world's bee population. And for all their wildness, they're quite gentle little fuzz-buckets. Solitary bees have no hive or queen to protect, so they never swarm and most don't even sting (but if they do, it just feels like a pinprick). Not only that, we need these super pollinators for the health of our planet. Using a clear, concise language that keeps it light and engaging with plenty of silly word play, this introduction to the wide world of wild bees describes their life cycles, habitats, and behaviors -- some of which are weirder than others, such as the sweat bees that use their long tongues to lick salty sweat off animals, including humans, because pollen and nectar don't contain enough salt. It goes on to explain importance of wild solitary bees to all life on Earth (for instance, one in three mouthfuls of the food we eat depends on pollinating super powers of all bees, not just the honeybees), the challenges these bees face, and the things we can do to BEE part of the solution and help save all the bees!
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Book
Call Number:
J 595.79 Ver
Pope Leo XIV : the first American pope :
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Description:
This beginner biography takes a look into the life of Pope Leo XIV and his role in the Catholic Church. Complete with full-bleed relevant and historical photographs, timeline, glossary, and index.
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Book
Call Number:
JB Leo
Sauropods: giant plant-eating dinosaurs
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In this book, readers will learn all about giant sauropods- their features, their diet, and when they lived. Readers will also discover four different sauropods through simple text, full-color illustrations, and informational diagrams. (10/15)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 567.9 Han
An anthology of fossils
Author(s):
Lomax, Dean R.
Singh, Dilbag
Description:
An Anthology of Fossils will uncover mind-boggling facts about the world that existed long, long ago-learn all about glittering ammonites, dinosaur bones, delicate leaf impressions, and much more. Children can marvel at a wide range of fossils that no collection would be complete without. (10/15)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 560 Lom
The gland factory : a tour of your body's goops, juices, and hormones
Author(s):
Poliquin, Rachel, 1975-
Hanmer, Clayton,
Description:
The human body is all kinds of amazing. Inside you, systems are working hard to make sure your heart doesn't beat too fast or too slow, you aren't too hot or too cold, and you don't fall asleep on your desk at school (most of the time, anyways). No matter what you do, your body tends to exist in a state of balance. In fact, a happy, healthy life depends on that balance. And that balance depends on glands. (10/15)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 612.4 Pol
Bold, brilliant, and Latine : meet 52 Latine and Hispanic heroes from past and present
Author(s):
Reynoso-Morris, Alyssa
Cotti, Sol,
Description:
From the See Yourself In Their Stories series, comes a new addition Bold, Brilliant and Latine perfect for Latine and Hispanic families and children. Within this beautifully illustrated book, you can meet 52 heroes such as astronaut Ellen Ochoa, soccer superstar Lionel Messi, as well as fearless changemakers, scientists, writers, political leaders and more. You can discover one new figure to explore each week, each with empowering stories to inspire children, vividly told by award-winning storyteller Alyssa Reynoso-Morris and brought to life by illustrator Sol Cotti's artwork. Proud, talented and boundless, these extraordinary men and women's achievements will inspire a new generation to chase their dreams . . . whatever they may be! (10/15)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 980 Rey
The voyage that changed the world : the epic story of the first crew to sail around the globe
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Description:
This is the epic true story of the sailors who circumnavigated the Earth for the very first time, and of the people who shaped the voyage along the way. You'll meet the Indigenous peoples who encountered the crew, and Enrique de Malacca, the Malay guide who was forced to join the expedition and influenced it in undeniable ways. Travel with the crew as they survive humid jungles, frozen wastes, and wild waters, as well as danger and mutinies both on and off their ships. They carried home tales of faraway lands and people, and a powerful piece of knowledge: their expedition confirmed that the Earth is round. It was a history-making voyage that changed lives--and the world. (10/15)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 910.92 Pri
Outside in and the inside out : a story about Arnold Lobel
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Description:
A thoughtful and whimsical picture book about Arnold Lobel, award-winning creator of Frog and Toad. Arnold Lobel was many things: a quiet observer, an avid reader, and the kind of man who kept a gorilla suit in his closet, just in case. Above all else, Arnold was an artist and a storyteller. And he infused pieces of himself in the characters he created. This made sharing his books with the world scary sometimes-but his stories would go on to inspire and delight readers and live on in their hearts for generations. (10/22)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
JB Lob
Sweet & salty! : King Arthur Baking Company's cookbook for young bakers
Author(s):
Battilana, Jessica
Sondler, Jordan,
Description:
From the most trusted American baking resource comes an all-new, kid-friendly collection wonderfully sweet and savory recipes that will get young chefs excited for the world baking. Including a comprehensive introduction to the terms and techniques that they will need, this book contains everything from simple chocolate cakes and chewy peanut and nougat candy bars to personal pizzas and stuffin' muffins!The recipes cover three different variations in difficulty so everyone can go at their own pace. KING ARTHUR BAKING COMPANY'S KIDS' BAKING BOOK is here to share the joy of baking with chefs of all ages and bring the fun to the kitchen for the whole family! (10/22)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 641.8 Bat
Minecraft annual 2026.
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Description:
The official Minecraft Annual of 2026, full of updates, builds, activities and more! (10/22)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 794.8 Min 2026
Roblox annual 2026
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Description:
Discover everything there is to know about the newest games, thelatest updates, fun facts, and more in the 100% Unofficial Roblox annual 2026. Celebrate the hottest fashion games, the fastest obby courses, the scariest horror experiences and more. Plus, we'll be celebrating the top visited games in Roblox history with a special Hall of Fame. Whether you're playing solo or with your real life friends,there's tons of games (new and old) for you to load up and play (10/22)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 794.8 Rob 2026
Fortnite annual 2026
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Description:
Get ready to dive into the world of Fortnite. This annual includes the best skins out there, essential items to search for, the coolest creative mode maps, top tips for tactics, building hacks, Fortnite Easter Eggs, and more. Plus, we're celebrating some of the most iconic fan-favourite characters in Fortnite history. Whether you've played Fortnite more times than you can remember or you're dropping in for the first time, this is the guide for you. Gather your squad, load up the game, and get ready for an action-packed adventure. (10/22)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 794.85 For 2026
The superhero's first aid manual
Author(s):
Krishan, Punam, Dr.,
Li, Hannah,
Description:
Be a hero, learn how to help when someone is hurt, and make a difference with this must-have first aid book. Not all heroes wear capes - discover how you can become a hero in any accident or emergency with best-selling author Dr Punam Krishan. Accidents happen, even when you are careful, so being prepared can make all the difference. Do you know what to do if someone falls over and scrapes their knee? What does an asthma attack look like? Do you know when an ambulance is needed, or how to call for one? From treating cuts, stings, burns, allergies, and more to identifying emergency situations and administering life-saving CPR, this book covers the first-aid skills that children aged 7-11 need to know. With step-by-step instructions and using real life scenarios, young heroes will know exactly what to do when someone needs help and how to do it safely. (10/22)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 616.02 Kri
Tales of pirates : adventures on the Seven Seas
Author(s):
Nelson, Katie (College teacher)
Ermos, George,
Description:
Tales of Pirates includes sagas of famous pirates like Blackbeard, Ching Shih and Francis Drake, as well as stories of buccaneers you might not have heard of, such as Grace O'Malley, who went to sea disguised as a boy and Sayyida al Hurra, a Moroccan queen turned privateer. (10/22)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 910.45 Nel
A compendium of curious contraptions : a guessing game about history's most unusual artifacts
Author(s):
Goldfield, Anna
Zamudio, Paula,
Description:
An illustrated guide to some of the most bizarre objects from history by archaeologist Anna Goldfield, including a guessing game for kids to play! Each page contains a mystery item from the past, with a set of clues as to what it was used for. Readers can take a guess before unfolding a giant flap to reveal the answer. (10/22)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 909 Gol
The stuff that stuff is made of : things we make with plants
Author(s):
Drori, Jonathan
Liu, Jiatong,
Description:
Did you know that there's seaweed in ice cream, cork in spacecraft and dandelion in truck tires? Have you wondered how paper or thread are made, or why the mandrake is so mysterious? Meticulously researched and beautifully illustrated, this book of wonder gives a young reader the knowledge of how the things we use every day are born from natural materials, and the surprising stories behind their creation. (10/22)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 581.63 Dro
Usborne 101 optical illusions
Author(s):
Taplin, Sam
Jones, Stephanie
Description:
You'll be amazed at the mind-boggling optical illusions in this book. From colourful spinning circles and baffling beach huts to wobbly lines that are actually completely straight, these illusions will astonish the whole family. Snippets of information explain what's happening and how each illusion works. You won't believe your eyes! (10/29)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 152.148 Tap
The ultimate book of silly jokes for kids.
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Description:
This 256-page joke book is a real knee-slapper with hundreds of kids' jokes, tongue twisters, and riddles all in one jam-packed book. As the #1 children's magazine in America, Highlights jokes are a kid-favorite!! Now kids can enjoy some family-friendly humor with a wider variety of jokes than ever before. With topics like animals, space, food, and so much more, these jokes will leave kids laughing for hours on end. (10/29)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 818.6 Ult
Burst your bubble! : outsmart the algorithms and see what you're missing
Author(s):
Grant, Joyce, 1963-
Dolby, Jan,
Description:
How algorithms limit your access to information and determine your worldview - and what you can do about it! We are all in an information bubble, whether we realize it or not. The content that fills our bubble is the product of all the likes, clicks, and shares we have made online. Every time we click on something, the internet's algorithms assume we like it--and give us more and more of the same. Inside our bubble, we are isolated from things we don't like and only see the things we do like. We gradually lose sight of perspectives and points of view that are different from our own. This book helps kids recognize the deliberateness of social media, understand how they got inside their filter bubble, and motivate them to expand their world view. (11/14)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 025.5 Gra
Cupcake class : 50 fun themes & totally amazing designs for kids to make & share
Author(s):
Howard, Joy (Food stylist)
St. Pierre, Joe
Description:
With step-by-step photos for every stage of the process, bakers ages 8 and up learn how to create stunning cupcake masterpieces from scratch. The unique format is as simple as 1-2-3. Best-selling children's baking authors Deanna Cook and Joy Howard share tips and tricks and creative designs that are perfect for birthday parties, holidays, and every day! (11/14)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 641.86 How
God's colorful kingdom storybook Bible : the story of God's big diverse family
Author(s):
McCaulley, Esau
Coelho, Rogério,
Description:
God's Colorful Kingdom Storybook Bible is a rich, color-filled tapestry of Bible stories about God's love of ethnic diversity, his concern for the poor, his justice, and his loving compassion. This one-of-a-kind storybook Bible celebrates God's overarching story of grace and redemption and his intentional design for an ethnically diverse, multicultural church that cares for the vulnerable. There are 16 Old Testament stories, 15 New Testament stories and stories not traditionally told in story book Bibles! (11/14)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 220.9 McC
Fortune cookies for everyone! : the surprising story of the tasty treat we love to eat
Author(s):
Wenjen, Mia
Kong-Savage, Colleen,
Description:
Grandma Miyako hosts her grandchildren for a takeout meal. Of course, at the end of the meal, she hands out the fortune cookies and begins to share the story of this popular treat with the attentive children as they munch on them. She claims she knew the true inventor of the fortune cookie, but the history is not so clear. Using "fortunes" as headings, each section of the book delivers an episode in the unusual history of the fortune cookie and lays out the great debate about where and when they were first made. California was certainly the location, but in which city was the original baker located?" --
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Call Number:
J 641.86 Wen
