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Minnesota Vikings
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This book offers an exciting look at the Minnesota Vikings, from the legends of the past to the superstars of today. (1/10)
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Book
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J 796.332 Fly
Usborne stargazing book
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Children can discover a variety of night-sky sights with this friendly, illustrated introduction to astronomy, from planets to constellations and star clusters. Find out all about the stars, what to look for and when, how to "star hop", how telescopes work, and much more. There are also star charts for the different seasons in both hemispheres. (1/10)
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J 520 Smi
School of magic : more than 50 mind-blowing magic tricks
Author(s):
Villa, Altea,
Bellucci, Arianna
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School of Magic is illustrated with clear-and-easy instructions for effective and impressive tricks that can be done at home with everyday objects. This handy guide starts with skill development, like hand-eye coordination, rope tying, and card shuffling exercises. It then provides step-by-step directions for a variety of magic tricks that go from simple to harder. There are even short biographies of famous illusionists throughout time, like Adelaide Herrmann and Harry Houdini. Aspiring magicians will feel like they are in a real "magic school." (1/10)
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J 793.8 Vil
Outdoor activity lab : exciting stem projects for budding scientists
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Dive into science with these fun outdoor experiments for children to do in their own surroundings. Outdoor Activity Lab contains 25 amazing projects to inspire young scientists and outdoor enthusiasts, taking 9-12 year olds out of the house on a journey to better understand their world. Great photography, clear step-by-step instructions and attention to detail will make young scientists excited from the get-go. There is a clear 'How it works' explanation for each project, revealing the fascinating science behind it, along with real-world examples that show everyday science in action. (1/10)
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Book
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J 507.8 Cha
Human body : a visual encyclopedia
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Understand the human body from head to toe with this educational encyclopedia for children. (1/10)
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J 611 Hum 2024
The house on the canal
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Harding, Thomas, 1968-
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In the middle of Amsterdam, next to a canal, stands a tall, narrow house. It was built almost four hundred years ago and has served as a home, a warehouse, a stable, and most notably, a hiding place. Sometimes it was splendidly decorated, humming with life and love; other times, the narrow house stood empty, in near ruins. Sometimes its green door was open and inviting; other times, it was closed against cold and plague or to conceal the victims of wartime persecution. This is the story of an extraordinary building, a structure that Anne Frank called in the pages of her diary 'the old house on the canal. (1/10)
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J 940.53 Har
The Sioux
Author(s):
Sneve, Virginia Driving Hawk
Himler, Ronald,
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Discover how the Sioux people lived on the Great Plains with this accessible introduction. Learn about the Sioux creation story, life in the village as a kid, the importance of their feathered headdresses, and more. This updated edition provides the most up to date and accurate information on the Sioux people of past and present. The back of the book includes a section on Sioux life today, proper names for all of the Sioux tribes, and an excerpt from the Lakota pipe ceremony. Author Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve grew up on the Rosebud Sioux Reservation and for over 40 years has brought the richness of Native American culture and heritage to thousands of children for over 40 years as teacher and children's book author.
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Book
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J 970.3 Sne
The story of the Minnesota Vikings
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Middle grade football fans are introduced to the extraordinary history of the NFL's Minnesota Vikings with a photo-laden narrative of their greatest successes and losses. (1/22)
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Book
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J 796.332 Whi
LEGO Easter ideas
Author(s):
Dolan, Hannah
Farrell, Jessica
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Use your LEGO collection to build adorable baby animals, create a colorful basket of eggs, make sunny spring scenes, blooming flowers, and much more. Plus challenge your friends and family to egg-cellent LEGO Easter games. These inspirational models are sure to keep you and your family busy throughout the spring season. The book also comes with all the bricks you need to make an exclusive LEGO springtime model. (1/27)
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Book
Call Number:
J 688.725 Dol
Power to the parasites!
Author(s):
Wood, Chelsea L.,
Mottram, Dave,
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A nonfiction middle grade book about parasites. (1/27)
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Book
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J 591.7 Woo
Unstoppable John : how John Lewis got his library card-- and helped change history
Author(s):
Miller, Pat Zietlow
Jordan, Jerry,
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A poignant picture book biography on how John Lewis got his library card and helped change history. All John Lewis wanted was a library card, but in 1956, libraries were only for white people. That didn't seem fair to John, and so he spent a lifetime advocating for change and fighting against unfair laws until the laws changed. Finally, black people could eat at restaurants, see movies, vote in elections, and even get library cards. (1/27)
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Book
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JB Lew
My big book of phonics : your one-stop visual introduction to phonics!
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DK Super Phonics My Big Book of Phonics is a highly visual one-stop reference book for phonics skills, with each page packed full of fun illustrations of words that include the target sound for children to point to and sound out. (1/27)
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Book
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J 372.4 My
First encyclopedia of seas & oceans
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A fact-packed introduction to the wonders of the sea with easy-to-read text and superb photographs. Subjects include coral reefs, whales and dolphins, undersea exploration and environmental threats. With internet links to exciting websites, including a virtual tour of the seabed and downloadable images of weird and wonderful sea creatures. (1/27)
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Book
Call Number:
J 551.46 Den
Maya Angelou finds her voice
Author(s):
Roop, Connie
Denmon, Noa,
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Inspired by a true story from Maya Angelou's childhood, this . . . picture book explores how a beloved mentor helped young Maya rediscover the poetry of self-expression and the power of her voice. (1/27)
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Book
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JB Ang
Secrets of the dead : mummies and other human remains from around the world
Author(s):
Ralphs, Matt
Wright, Gordy,
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From ancient Egyptian mummies and European bog bodies to the plaster citizens of Pompeii, painted people of the Steppe, and Japanese self-mummifying monks, this book reveals what scientists and experts have uncovered about our ancestors' lives from the bodies they left behind. Find out what people of the past ate, wore, believed in, and much more in this unique and intricately illustrated book.
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Book
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J 930.1 Ral
Innovative octopuses, half-brained birds, and more animals with magnificent minds
Author(s):
Couch, Christina
Duncan, Daniel,
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Real-life animal brainiacs and the scientists who study them come to life in this detailed look at how animal -- and human -- brains work and the incredible things they can do. Meet goldfish who drive their own special car in search of treats; brilliant octopus problem-solvers who can probe, taste, and even make decisions with their arms; and squirrels who use mnemonic devices to remember where they've hidden their nuts! Readers will explore brains large and small, smooth and wrinkly, through fascinating sidebars, plenty of real science vocabulary, and full-color illustrations and photos.
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Book
Call Number:
J 591.5 Cou
Many things under a rock : the mysteries of octopuses
Author(s):
Scheel, David
Scheel, Laurel,
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Among all the ocean's creatures, few are more captivating--or more elusive--than the octopus. Marine biologist David Scheel investigates these strange beings to try and answer long-held questions: How can we learn more about an animal whose perfect camouflage and secretive habitats make them invisible to detection? How does an almost-boneless package of muscle and protein defeat sharks, eels, and other predators, while also preying on the most heavily armored animals in the sea? How do octopus bodies even work? Octopuses are both fierce predators and vulnerable prey; they are antisocial jerks but also neat-freak roommates; they are in every ocean habitat and yet, being rarely encountered, nowhere at all.
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Book
Call Number:
J 594 Sch
Treats across cultures : recipes from around the world
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Get a taste of the world when you cook up treats from cultures around the globe! From Brazilian truffles to Somali mango shakes to Australian fairy bread, these easy-to-make recipes are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Dive deeper into the recipes and the cultures they come from with sidebars featuring cultural fun facts and vocabulary. (2/3)
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Book
Call Number:
J 641.59 Luc
You should meet. Misty Copeland, Katherine Johnson, and Mae Jemison!
Author(s):
Calkhoven, Laurie
Dong, Monique,
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Misty Copeland was the first African American woman to become a principal ballerina with the American Ballet Theater, Katherine Johnson was a brilliant African American mathematician who made many of NASA's early missions possible, and Mae Jemison was the first African American woman to ever go to space. Each women faced the odds to achieve their dreams. Learn how they made history! A special section at the back of each book includes extras on subjects like history and math, plus a fun timeline filled with interesting facts about space and dance and potential careers for math lovers! With the You Should Meet series, learning about historical figures has never been so much fun! This inspiring bind-up includes: Misty Copeland Katherine Johnson Mae Jemison.
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Book
Call Number:
J 920 Cal
Stories of the spirit of justice
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We are living in the Civil Rights Movement of our day. But the challenges of the present call us to remember the past. Throughout American history, there has always been a small but resilient group of people who, motivated by their faith, resisted oppression and pushed for greater equality and liberty for all. From well-known figures like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, and Harriet Tubman, to those time has nearly forgotten, all of these people tapped into an abiding spirit of justice to pursue the dignity of all people. (2/11)
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Book
Call Number:
J 323.11 Tis
Girls to the front : 40 Asian American women who blazed a trail
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From the big stage to the US Navy, from laboratories to the boardroom, from the Olympics to the pages in books, these girls and women lead every line. Bold, bright, and empowering profiles by ... artist Nína Mata place these incredible changemakers at the very front and inspire readers to tap into their own greatness. (2/11)
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Book
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J 305.48 Mat
Seeds of discovery : how Barbara McClintock used corn and curiosity to solve a science mystery and win a Nobel prize
Author(s):
Alexander, Lori
Santo, Rebecca,
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As a rare female botanist in early twentieth-century America, Barbara McClintock never let other people's notions of what was proper slow her down. When she faced doubting colleagues and unsupportive institutions, she drove across the United States, climbed through windows, and even slept in her laboratory to conduct her research. In so doing, she helped pave the way for future scientific discoveries that can cure diseases and save lives--and won a Nobel Prize in the process! (2/11)
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Book
Call Number:
JB McC
To walk the sky : how Iroquois steelworkers helped build towering cities
Author(s):
Buckley, Patricia Morris
Lewis, E. B.
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High above the ground, generation after generation, Native workers called skywalkers have sculpted city skylines, balancing on narrow beams, facing down terrifying heights and heartbreaking loss. These skywalkers who dared to touch the heavens have built a legacy of landmarks all over the North American continent--and even today, there are Native Americans still climbing up among the clouds, brave enough to walk the sky. Patricia Morris Buckley (Mohawk) tells the story of the skywalkers, whose bravery and tragedies are captured in watercolors by artist E. B. Lewis (Lenni-Lenape). (2/11)
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Book
Call Number:
J 624.08 Buc
This is my brain! : a book on neurodiversity
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In this seriously funny book, acclaimed creator Elise Gravel Gavel uses her trademark humor and punchy art to celebrate the many wonderful ways humans think and to show readers that understanding how different brains feel and learn can help us connect with others . . . and keep our own brains happy! (2/11)
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Book
Call Number:
J 612.82 Gra
