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150 happy facts
Author(s):
Bonnici, Keith
Gatti, Mauro
Description:
With so much negative news in the mainstream media, it is often easy to forget that there are countless amazingly positive things happening in our world. (4/13/23)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 031.02 Bon
Arborama : the marvelous world of trees
Author(s):
Voisard, Lisa
Butt, Jeffrey K.
Description:
Learn how to identify the most important North American trees. Along the way, you'll explore how trees reproduce and grow into the largest plants on earth, how they make our life possible, and what we can do to save them. Be astounded by the marvelous world of trees all around you! (4/13/23)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 582.16 Voi
Before colors : where pigments and dyes come from
Author(s):
Pimentel, Annette Bay
Safer, Madison
Description:
Since ancient times, artists have sourced colors from the most unexpected places. Trace the line from Earth's abundant beauty to the beauty of color as it is used in art and culture around the world. Organized by color and how each color is sourced, this encyclopedic look at pigments and dyes shows curious readers how colors are made. (6/1/23)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 667.26 Pim
The book of turtles
Author(s):
Montgomery, Sy
Patterson, Matt
Description:
This tribute to one of the most diverse, fascinating, and beloved species on the planet (turtles) speaks to the diversity and wisdom of these long-lived reptiles. (5/2/23)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 597.92 Mon
The Brainiac's Book of Robots and AI
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Description:
This exciting book introduces young readers to the myriad robots doing all the dull, dirty, and dangerous work in our world.
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 629.892 Vir
Champion chompers, super stinkers and other poems by extraordinary animals
Author(s):
Ashman, Linda
Varma, Aparna
Description:
Step right up, animal lovers! It's your turn to judge in this poetic competition of superlative animal abilities. Structured as a guessing game competition, and told through deftly crafted persona poems, the book celebrates animals' standout qualities, from the biggest (blue whale) to the smallest (shrew), with all the favorite creatures (speedy cheetahs, long-necked giraffes) plus some less common animals with equally amazing abilities (long-lived tortoises, deep-dwelling snailfish and more). Each playful persona poem is told from the point of view of a different animal and invites readers to guess who's the fastest flyer, strongest biter, best artist -- even the smelliest! (6/8/23)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 591.5 Ash
A day in the life of an astronaut, Mars, and the distant stars
Author(s):
Barfield, Mike
Bradley, Jess
Description:
Presents graphic illustrations of miscellaneous facts about the solar system, space travel and the life of astronauts, and the exploration of outer space. (5/2/23)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 523.2 Bar
Every body : a celebration of diverse abilities
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Description:
This photo picture book looks at differences in bodies, with photos of children with many different challenges including various physical disparities, learning differences, and medical conditions.
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 612 Rot
Discover werewolves : do you believe?
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Description:
Will silver kill a werewolf? How does a person turn into a werewolf? Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery Express series for young readers explore spooky creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares!), and make us afraid of the dark. Written with a high-interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity, clear visuals help struggling readers along.
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 398.24 Loh
Disgustingly delicious : the surprising, weird and wonderful food of the world
Author(s):
Romero Mariño, Soledad
Galbany, Montse
Description:
Cow's intestines, jellied eels, gigantic tuna eyeballs, stinky herrings. These might sound like disgusting ingredients to make witches' potions with, but no, they are delicious and exclusive delicacies served in different parts of the world. The aim of this book is to question what we consider disgusting and to show the incredible diversity and creativity of the world's cuisine. Dish by dish, you'll also discover surprising stories and historical facts. (6/8/23)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 641.3 Rom
Extreme weather : it's really wild!
Author(s):
Jackson, Tom, 1972-
Basher, Simon,
Description:
Things are heating up, but not in a good way! Every year, millions of people across the globe find themselves at the mercy of Heat Wave, Drought, or Flood--they're friends of Climate Change, who is wreaking havoc on our planet. Step inside to learn more about these extreme characters. But first, let Weather System, Seasons, and Climate tell you how weather works. Find out just what it is about Climate Change that is making things more intense. And, whatever you do, don't panic! Just as there are troublemakers in this turbulent world, there are heroes who want to calm things down: Flood Defenses and Firefighting will bring you up to speed. (4/17/23)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 551.6 Jac
I help at home! : I can clean my room, fold laundry, set the table, and more
Author(s):
Khalilallah, Saniyyah
Leeds, Jared
Description:
Sweeping the floor, scrubbing the table, and other household chores are fun, empowering play for little helping hands! Montessori school teacher Saniyyah Kahalilallah teaches 12 practical life skills in a colorful, step-by-step photographic format specially designed for 2- to 5-year-olds. The interactive skills chart with sliding windows makes it fun for kids to record their daily accomplishments. (4/13/23)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 155.41 Kha
Japanese celebrations for children : festivals, holidays and traditions
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Description:
Brimming with ancient traditions, exciting decorations, and delicious, seasonal foods, Japanese Celebrations for Children will take you on a month-by-month tour of some of Japan's best-loved festivals. Beautifully illustrated and full of fascinating facts about Japanese holidays and family celebrations, this 48-page picture book offers a vivid picture of some of Japan's most festive events including New Year's, Children's Day, Cherry Blossom Festival, Harvest Moon Viewing, weddings, birthdays, Christmas in Japan and much more! With entertaining text and illustrations that explain the significance of the dress, decorations, foods, gifts and activities associated with these events, Japanese Celebrations for Children promises to delight and educate young readers and parents alike. (6/8/23)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 394 Rey
Over the rainbow : the science, magic and meaning of rainbows
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Description:
There's nothing better than a rainbow appearing after a storm, but have you ever wondered why they appear and what makes them so colorful? Rainbows have fascinated us for centuries and there's so much to learn from them. From inspiring different mythology, literature, television, and culture to becoming a symbol of hope, acceptance, and pride, find out more about these natural wonders in this beautifully illustrated and fascinating guide. (6/8/23)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 551.56 Dav
Pedro loves saving the planet
Author(s):
French, Jess
Beedie, Duncan
Description:
Tells the fact-filled story of day in the life of a boy who is passionate about the environment. Pedro spends the day at his school eco club's forest cabin where he learns about electric cars, plants some vegetable seeds and encourages his friends to think of creative ways to recycle. Follow Pedro as he shares his love of the environment--learn about renewable energy, discover fun ways to save water and find out what else you can do to help protect our planet. (6/8/23)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 363.7 Fre
Pets : a can-you-find-it book
Author(s):
Kukla, Lauren
Rangarajan, Aruna
Description:
Celebrate pets with this fun seek-and-find title! Hundreds of objects are hidden inside full-color photo puzzles featuring your favorite animal friends and more. Each to-find list includes pictographs and word labels to engage pre-readers and early readers alike. (6/1/23)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 793.73 Kuk
Pew! : the stinky and legen-dairy gift from Colonel Thomas S. Meacham
Author(s):
Ogren, Cathy Stefanec
Breen, Lesley
Description:
In 1836, to call attention to his upstate New York farming community, Colonel Thomas S. Meacham gives a mammoth wheel of cheese to President Andrew Jackson. But after a year, the big cheese is still around, causing a big stink in the White House.
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 975.3 Ogr
Sleep
Author(s):
Herkert, Barbara
Long, Daniel
Description:
What is sleep? What is resting? What is the difference between them? This book explains that difference by looking at why people need sleep, how we sleep, and looking at how animals either sleep or rest. (5/2/23)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 612.8 Her
Space on Earth : how thinking like an astronaut can help save the planet
Author(s):
Williams, Dave (Dafydd Rhys), 1954-
Uehara, Sho,
Description:
Really "high" tech to inspire us for sustainable solutions on Earth. Who could imagine an idea born on a space station would help sustain our planet? Astronauts, living on the International Space Station, have to protect their resources because their lives depend on it. They learn to conserve water, air, food, energy, and waste. These efforts have in turn lead to amazing and innovative ideas for air quality, food production, and water purification here on Earth. With vivid, energetic illustrations, photographs, and Dr. Dave's experiments on key topics, readers learn about technological innovations such as waterless toilets and the world's tallest air purification tower. (6/1/23)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 628.028 Wil
UFOHS! : mysteries in the sky
Author(s):
Blumenthal, Deborah
Gustavson, Adam,
Description:
UFOhs! cuts through speculation and pseudo-science to describe real phenomena as observed and documented by pilots, ship captains, scientists, and ordinary men, women, and children from around the world. Playful, probing, and beautifully illustrated, UFOhs! Mysteries in the Sky prompts kids and their parents to talk about the moon, the stars, the planets, and all the things they see in the sky, and to wonder about those we can't yet explain. (4/13/23)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 001.942 Blu
Weird but true! Sharks : 300 fin-nomenal facts to dive into.
Author(s):
Description:
Sink your chompers into these wild facts: Great white sharks can detect a single drop of blood in the water from one-third of a mile away, Fossilized dino poop has been found with ancient shark bites in it, Ninja lantern sharks glow in the dark. They're all weird, and they're all true. And there's A LOT more where that came from! From bizarre creatures in the ocean today to gigantic prehistoric sharks and even some pop culture shark weirdness, this portable, browsable, supercool book is full of incredible facts, amazing photos, and fun illustrations about everything sharks. (5/19/23)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 597.3 Sha
Where is the Sahara Desert?
Author(s):
Fabiny, Sarah
Malan, David
Description:
Imagine over three million square miles of sand dunes that are as tall as a ten-story building. That place is real -- it's the Sahara Desert! Vast, yes! And home to fascinating creatures such as ostriches and fennec foxes as well as amazing plant life. Readers will also learn about the famous trade routes of the past with caravans of up to 10,000 camels, European explorers to the region (some very unlucky ones), and native populations like the Imazighen. (6/1/23)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 966 Fab
Who ate what? : a historical guessing game for food lovers
Author(s):
Levin, Rachel
Castro, Natalia Rojas
Description:
In this first book of culinary history for children, readers will discover the fascinating dishes eaten by 10 high-interest historical peoples - from prehistoric humans to children of the future. Whether munching on mud-baked hedgehogs like the ancient Egyptians, or nibbling tacos topped with chillis grown in space like the astronauts of today, readers will be immersed in the diverse, tasty, weird, and wonderful food history of the world.
Format:
Book
Call Number:
J 394.12 Lev
