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Dolly Parton
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Description:
Learn all about the life of Dolly Parton. Make reading your superpower with our non-fiction DK Super Readers! Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the life of the celebrated singer, actor and philanthropist with this fact-filled nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress. Dolly Parton is a beautifully designed reader offering a sensitive account of the life and work of the legendary country singer-songwriter and anti-poverty campaigner. (6/23)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
JB Par
Incredible : Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who changed the world
Author(s):
Shibutani, Maia, 1994-
MBD, Dion,
Description:
This companion book to Amazing delves further into the vast number of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders who have made significant and lasting change in the world. More than thirty figures are introduced in this book, ranging from chefs to entertainers to scientists, in short but substantial biographies and colorful illustrations. (6/23)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 973 Shi
Leaping Beauty : and other animal fairy tales
Author(s):
Maguire, Gregory
Madsen, Jim,
Description:
What if Sleeping Beauty were actually a frog princess, cursed forever to weep, sleep...and leap? Or the Three Chickens had to outwit Goldiefox? What if Cinder-Elephant had the chance to attend the ball of her dreams--can she bake her way to meeting a dashing prince? Zany animals of all species get their own fairy tale endings in these laugh-out-loud twists on the classics from Gregory Maguire, bestselling author of Wicked. (6/23)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 398.2 Mag
If you were a kid at the Declaration of Independence
Author(s):
Black, Sonia W., 1953-
Trinidad, Leo,
Description:
What was it like to be a kid when the Declaration of Independence was signed? In 1776, the Revolutionary War was raging in America. A group of colonial leaders met to write and approve the Declaration of Independence. This document officially declared America's independence from Great Britain. Some of those who rejected British rule were kids! Join Henry, Lavinia, and Isaac as they witness this important time in American history. See how they use their creativity to outwit enemy soldiers and share in their excitement when the Declaration of Independence is signed!
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 973.3 Bla
The amazing foods of Africa : A to Z
Author(s):
Tyner, Artika R.
Ismail, Reyhana,
Description:
A celebration of the rich and varied foods of Africa. From attiéké to zobo and all the amazing foods in between, The Amazing Foods of Africa introduces readers to the traditional ingredients and dishes cooked and enjoyed in many African countries. Learn about injera, a flatbread eaten in Ethiopia with stew; waakye, a popular street food in Ghana; jollof rice, a favorite dish in West Africa; and the many ingredients and dishes like rice, beans, plantains, and stew that are common throughout Africa. Come along on this colorful and tasty journey through amazing Africa. (6/23)
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Call Number:
J 641.3 Tyn
In the world of whales
Author(s):
Cusolito, Michelle
Lanan, Jessica,
Description:
A free diver witnesses the birth of a sperm whale and experiences a moment of connection with the pod. (7/9)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 599.5 Cus
Kids can cook!
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Description:
A variety of fun, age-appropriate recipes for young chefs, from no-bake snacks for toddlers to simple casseroles for teens, featuring creative meals like Mermaid Toasts and Seven-Layer Nachos, as well as birthday cake ideas and tips for parents. (7/9)
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Call Number:
J 641.5 Kid
Mousetown : 30+ kid's crafts made from and everyday materials
Author(s):
Levine, Jodi
McCartney, Margaret,
Description:
Welcome to Mousetown! In this inventive craft book, kids follow Mouse through his day in Mousetown, from getting ready to traveling to work, closing shop, grocery shopping, party prep, and throwing a surprise party for his friend Ginger. There are 29 activities throughout the book that use recycled materials to recreate the story's scenes so kids can follow along or make new stories set in Mousetown with Mouse and friends. (7/9)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 745.59 Lev
My first day fishing : a beginner's guide
Author(s):
Millard, Will
Lisowiec, Joanna,
Description:
This comprehensive handbook provides step-by-step instructions for everything a young angler might need to know on their first freshwater fishing trip. Fully illustrated throughout, this title covers everything from tackle to ties, rods to rigs, knots to hooks, and baits to lures and flies! It also includes a fish-identification guide, together with advice on how to care for your catch. (7/9)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J FIC Mil
Not a dog
Author(s):
Martinez, Claudia Guadalupe, 1978-
González, Laura,
Description:
Learn about the endangered Mexican prairie dog. Includes back matter with Spanish vocabulary and an author's note about conservation efforts. (7/9)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 599.36 Mar
I can draw! animals : 50 simple step-by-step guides
Author(s):
Potter, William, 1964-
Chang, Hui Yuan,
Description:
Doodle your way to becoming an awesome artist. Anyone can draw, with just a little help! Follow the simple step-by-step pictures in this book to create herds of noisy farm animals, playful pets, underwater creatures, and more. Then, bring each wild scene to life by drawing in your new animal friends. (7/9)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 743.6 Pot
On the move : things in motion on earth and beyond
Author(s):
Romanyshyn, Romana, 1984-
Lushchevska, Oksana,
Description:
This dazzling nonfiction book is a visual and conceptual exploration of motion across time and space! Nothing in the universe is in a state of absolute rest. The Earth, its oceans, its atmosphere, and even the continents are in continuous motion. After all, the entire universe is constantly expanding. Add in the movement of humans and animals, and you'll realize that the whole world is constantly on the move! From the history of navigation and modes of transportation, to the trajectories of human populations around the globe, to astonishing animal migration patterns, On the Move is an engaging, informative, and visually dazzling overview of movement across time and space. (7/22)
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Call Number:
J 531 Rom
Food around the world
Author(s):
Budgell, Gill
Heard, Tom,
Description:
Children can explore the significance of food to different cultures and the variety of ways in which food is prepared and shared. Then learn how diet can vary according to personal choice, culture, and medical needs, and how food can be broken down into groups to help us maintain a healthy, balanced diet. (7/22)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 641.3 Bud
An anthology of shells : a collection of fascinating shells from around the world
Author(s):
Aiken, Simon, 1964-
Long, Daniel
Description:
Find out how to identify, where to find, and what to know about the diverse shell species with this gorgeous field guide. Transportable in size and crammed with profiles of different shell species, this beginner's field guide showcases a wide range of shells from around the world that no collection would be complete without. Learn all about the shell shapes, colors, and textures, and get up close with the snails, turtles, crabs, and clams that live in them. (7/22)
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Call Number:
J 591.477 Aik
We are all animals : discover what YOU have in common with a cat, a bat, a jellyfish, and 150 other animals!
Author(s):
Hoare, Ben
Fitzpatrick, Noel,
Description:
Do you ever get the feeling that your favorite animal is just like you? Did you know that most animal bodies, including ours, are shaped like tubes? That animals need all the same things to survive, including oxygen, food, and water? That, like us, all animals exercise, send messages, have feelings, go to the bathroom, and sleep? Or that many of the medical treatments that work for us also work for dogs, cats, jellyfish, and our other animal friends? And do you know why all this is true? It's because...we are all animals! (7/22)
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Call Number:
J 591.5 Hoa
The traveling taco : the amazing & surprising journey of many of your favorite foods
Author(s):
Wenjen, Mia
Clinthorne-Wong, Kimberlie,
Description:
From pizza to pasta and ice cream to French fries, some of our favorite foods have a surprising history, and many of them have traveled far from where they originated! Did you know many well-known dishes are food immigrants? The Al Pastor Taco traveled from Lebanon to Puebla, Mexico! French fries originated in Belgium! And pasta arrived in Italy long before Marco Polo visited China. This fascinating nonfiction book featuring rhyming text takes the reader on travels around the world to celebrate foods, their history, and surprising origins. (7/22)
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Call Number:
J 641.3 Wen
Talking rocks and minerals : fact-packed guide to geology
Author(s):
Towler, Paige
Carlson, Matthew
Description:
In this playful nonfiction picture book, Pebble the Rock Reporter interviews rocks and minerals to uncover the basics of geology. Explains how different rocks and gemstones form from minerals. Packed with fun facts, puns, and personality, it's a quirky, educational treat for young rock lovers and budding geologists. (7/22)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 552 Tow
Take a hike : and other ways to de-stress and relax in nature
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Description:
This tween-friendly handbook encourages kids to seek out nature for health benefits and planet protection. Kids who spend more time in nature benefit in mind, body, and spirit! And likewise, benefit the Earth. (7/22)
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Call Number:
J 155.91 Chy
