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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)
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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
Author(s):
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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J 155.91 Chy
Chemistry
Author(s):
Green, Dan, 1975 June 20-
Basher, Simon,
Description:
Perfect for home or school, this original book makes difficult concepts tangible, understandable and even lovable. Engaging first-person text written by Dan Green, and stylish, vibrant illustrations by Simon Basher give a voice, personality and story to each topic a brilliant way to communicate science. (8/12)
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J 540 Gre
Minecraft. Magical bite-size builds : with over 20 marvelous mini projects
Author(s):
Stone, Tom (Writer on Minecraft)
Lee, George
Description:
Discover new and exciting Minecraft builds made easy, broken down into manageable pieces--written in official partnership with the experts at game-creator Mojang. Learn how to design, build and customize 20 mini-projects in Minecraft. (8/12)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 794.8 Sto
Inside your brain : 10 discoveries that reveal how the brain works
Author(s):
Unwin, Lucy Ann
Contreras, María Jesús,
Description:
The human brain is famously complex and difficult to understand. The brain is also essential to how we function--so much so, that you can't simply poke a stick at it to see what happens. However, if you accidentally poked a stick through your brain, it turns out there's a lot you can learn. (8/12)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 612.82 Unw
The tufted puffins of Triangle Island
Author(s):
Hodge, Deborah
Reczuch, Karen,
Description:
Thousands of beautiful tufted puffins arrive each spring to lay their eggs on the remote and rugged Triangle Island, an important ecological reserve. In this first lushly illustrated book in the Wild by Nature series, young readers will meet a pair of puffins preparing a burrow on the steep cliffside of Triangle Island, off the northwestern tip of Vancouver Island. In this remarkable place, they will lay a single egg and raise their baby. Here, the birds are protected, and there is ample space to nest and fish to eat. At summer's end, the puffins, young and old, fly away to live at sea. The young puffins will live on the ocean until they are mature enough to return to their birthplace and lay their own eggs. If Triangle Island remains undisturbed, and the ocean stays cool, clean and full of fish, the new baby puffins will continue to thrive and grow. Includes an author's note about Triangle Island and other sea birds that nest there. The books in the Wild by Nature series explore the unique links between ecologically sensitive species and habitats, and encourage the preservation of the world's wild places. (8/12)
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Call Number:
J 598.3 Hod
The deadliest. Snake
Author(s):
Spicer Rice, Eleanor
Temescu, Max,
Description:
Meet the deadliest snakes on Earth. Whose bite is the most lethal? Is it the dancing spectacled cobra? The fearsome black mamba? The chilling rattlesnake? Or someone else? The host of this stiff competition, Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice, teaches the rules for poisonous snake interactions (Do not touch! Do not stomp!) and introduces the contestants. This tale of fangs and venom invites readers into the world of snakes: where they live, what they eat--and what could happen if you ever encounter one. It also encourages readers to appreciate them, showing how they survive, why they're important to the places they live--and why we should protect them. (8/12)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 597.96 Spi
The deadliest. Flower
Author(s):
Spicer Rice, Eleanor
Temescu, Max,
Description:
Meet the deadliest flowering plants on Earth. Whose toxin is the most potent? Is it the beautiful belladonna? The eye-catching angel's trumpet? The infamous wolfsbane? Or someone else? The host of this stiff competition, Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice, teaches the rules for poisonous plant interactions (Do not eat! Do not pick!) and introduces the contestants. This tale of blooms and doom invites readers into the world of deadly flowering plants: where they grow, how they're used--and what could happen if you ever come into contact with one. It also encourages readers to appreciate them, showing why they're important to the places they live--and why we should protect them. (8/12)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 581.659 Spi
Wanda hears the stars : a blind astronomer listens to the universe
Author(s):
Hansen, Amy
Arreola Mendoza, Rocío,
Description:
Growing up in Puerto Rico, Wanda Díaz Merced wanted to study the stars. But when she lost her sight, she had to find a new way to work. Through the use of sonification, which turns data into sound, she was able to make a path for herself and other scientists with disabilities. (9/16)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
JB Dia
Marvel crafts
Author(s):
Knox, Kelly (Entertainment writer)
Description:
Enjoy making creations themed around your favorite Marvel superheroes, including ... Avengers masks, Doc Ock's pool noodle tentacles, Ms. Marvel's stretchy slime, Captain America's shield flying disc.This activity book features extension tips to add to your creations, handy template pages at the back of the book, and beloved characters such as Spider-Man, Black Panther, Ms. Marvel, Hulk, Black Widow,Captain America, and many more. (9/16)
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Book
Call Number:
J 745.5 Kno
How to draw Avatar, the last airbender
Author(s):
Description:
In this full-color How to Draw activity book, Avatar: The Last Airbender fans of all ages can learn to draw their favorite characters--from Aang to Katara to Zuko and more! This book features step-by-step illustrated instructions that demonstrate how to turn basic shapes into detailed drawings. Perfect for young artists 7 to 10--and Avatar fans of all ages, this is a fun way to bring your favorite characters to life on paper! (9/16)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 741.5 Spa
About time : a children's guide to the history and science of time
Author(s):
Description:
A children's guide to the science and history of telling the time and clockmaking in a fun and interactive way. This interactive book will help children aged 7-9 understand how clocks work and learn how to tell the time on various devices. Time is central to our experience as humans, and it's important for children to know not just how to tell the time, but also how to make the most of it. About Time uses fun and unique elements to teach children about the topic of time and introduce concepts like time zones and time management. (9/16)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 529.7 Sha
Japanese cooking with kids
Author(s):
Samuels, Debra
Komatsudaira, Yumi,
Description:
Kid-friendly, healthy Japanese meals that you can prepare together with your kids! These kid-tested recipes get two thumbs up every time! The fun, hands-on activities in this book communicate important principles about food and eating to help your family live a healthier, happier life. This book will give you and your family a new perspective on cooking--the Japanese way! (9/16)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 641.5952 Sam
Star sailor, the story of words
Author(s):
Cassidy, Sara
McLaughlin, Julie,
Description:
What is a word? Star Sailor uncovers the mystery of words, how they make a language and why humans need them to communicate with the world around them. Become a word detective and examine the meaning, origin and future of words. Humans need words to communicate, whether they are spoken, written, signed or even sung. But what exactly is a word? And why does the way we use words continue to change? The English language has morphed, melted and remade itself since its beginning. From imitating the sounds of the world to squishing two words together to describe something unique, words on their own and strung together are capable of expressing many meanings. Star Sailor, The Story of Words ventures into the history of how language came to be and explores the ways words reveal a whole new impression of the world around us. (9/16)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 422 Cas
Why? dinosaurs
Author(s):
Drimmer, Stephanie Warren
Description:
If you have a question about dinosaurs, this book has the answer! Based on our wildly popular gift book, Why? Over 1,111 Answers to Everything, this question-and-answer series takes expert-approved content our readers love and reimagines it in a snackable, pithy, and engaging format. The third book in the series features Q&As all about dinosaurs. (9/16)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 567.9 Dri
