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Bee culture Blue Geography Honey Honey Juvenile literature Honeybee Maps Picture books Reproduction TurtlesWiman, Christian
Summary: "Few contemporary writers ask the questions about faith, morality, and God that Christian Wiman does, and even fewer--perhaps none--do so with his urgency and eloquence. Wiman, an award-winning poet and the author of My Bright Abyss, lays the motion of his mind on the page in this genre-defying work, an indivisible blend of poetry, criticism, theology, and searing memoir. As Marilynne Robinson...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Farrar, Straus and Giroux 2023
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Summary: Rachel Carson once wrote, "It is not half so important to know as to feel." What do we know about clouds? There are three basic types: stratus, cumulus, and cirrus. Some are fleecy and fair-weathered while others portend storms. But clouds are more than pretty or ominous backdrops. They're the vehicle of water between sea and land, land and sea, in a cycle without end or beginning. They are the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Studio, an imprint of Candlewick Press 2024
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Summary: Bana's mother tells her of the strong bana tree that grows in their homeland, Syria, and how Bana's strength helped her survive war, being a refugee, and starting fresh in a new country.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Salaam Reads 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE ALABalkan, Gabrielle
Summary: "A raccoon narrator embarks on a big adventure in this exciting exploration of maps for the youngest readers. Traditional maps of cities, roads, and parks are joined by some less conventional ones such as inside the body, each one methodically introduced with humor and clear explanation. A clever, colorful, and engaging first look at constructing and decoding maps."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rise x Penguin Workshop 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 912 BALCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 912 BALBilan, Jasbinder
Summary: "Journey across the diverse regions of India in this joyful celebration of its people, places, and wildlife. Watch elephants bathing from a houseboat in Kerala, marvel at the ancient cave paintings of Bhimbetka, wander the bustling streets of Delhi, and ride a train through the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas. Uncover India's fascinating history and culture, and explore the unique mix of the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 954 BILBondor-Stone, Annabeth
Summary: "This is a scientific history of pooping in space. From the earliest NASA missions up through the innovative results of their recent Space Poop Challenge design competition, we'll see the evolution of pooping on the final frontier. With fascinating facts and a few mishaps and discarded technologies along the way, we'll learn why it's so hard to deal with waste management in space"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Godwin Books, Henry Holt and Company 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.45 BONCox, Lynne
Summary: "A picture book about a sea turtle named Yoshi who has traveled further than any other living animal"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Anne Schwartz Books 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 597.92 COXDeng, Sally
Summary: "An empowering and informative picture book biography about Khutulun, the great-great-granddaughter of Genghis Khan, and how she defied the expectations of her time to become commander of the Khan's army"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Farrar Straus Giroux 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 KHUEaton, Maxwell
Summary: "Learn the skills you need to survive a TSUNAMI. 1) Learn the causes: Did you know that a big earthquake can be a sign that a tsunami might hit? 2) Recognize the signs: If it looks like the ocean is pulling away from the shore, RUN! This means a tsunami could be on the way! 3) Evacuate: Always have a bag of essential items packed and an evacuation route planned. You never know when it could...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Brook Press 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 363.3494 EATFlack, Roberta
Summary: "Legendary singer Roberta Flack reflects on her early childhood and her love of music"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2024
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Summary: "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...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Happy Yak 2023
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Summary: "Join a young child and their dog as they experience every minute of the day to its fullest from the second they wake up to the moment they fall asleep. Readers will love barking, wagging, and sniffing along with the gentle cues in the book."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE GIAGuglielmo, Amy
Summary: "Lucy was not a proper little girl. She was sassy. She was bold. She was funny. She was a rule-breaking, chance-taking, comedy pioneer. Can't act? Can't sing? Can't dance? Lucy proves them all wrong - and then has the last laugh when she finally lets her inner funny girl shine. In 1951, the hit show I Love Lucy took television by storm, and has made millions laugh ever since. Lucy! is the true...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 BALHomoya, Michael A. (Michael Allison)
Summary: Showcases the splendor of the eastern North American woodlands and offers clues to nature's annual springtime floral show as we walk in our parks and wilderness areas, or even in shade gardens around our homes.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rubber Ducky Press 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 580 HOMKerr, Christiane
Summary: Dog has been having fun bounding around all day and doesn't want to go to bed! With the help of his farmyard friends, from Hen tucked up in her coop to Cow in her shed, Dog learns 13 bedtime yoga poses to help him settle down to sleep. Children are invited to practice simple poses explained by a yoga expert to help them stretch and balance, breathe and relax. Child-friendly illustrations...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kane Miller 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 613.7 KERCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Mindful KerrMarwan, Zahra
Summary: Vincent van Gogh paints what others consider inelegant. But painting those sunflowers bring happiness to his troubled heart. And it isn't until he begins traveling that his world opens up to new friends and new ideas that help his heart and art thrive more than he could have ever imagined. Award-winning author-illustrator Zahra Marwan has depicted a breathtaking passage of Vincent van Gogh's...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Feiwel and Friends, an imprint of Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 GOGMontgomery, Sy
Summary: "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"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2024
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Summary: "In 2005, a group of construction workers in Jerusalem made an incredible discovery. Underneath the parking lot they were digging up lay an ancient city that was built in the tenth century! Three years later, gold coins from an even earlier century were found at the site. The city of Jerusalem is like a layer cake of history-more than five thousand years of complicated history-all of which...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 933 MORRoy, Katherine
Summary: "From fish to mammals and plants to insects, every organism on Earth must reproduce, and the survival of each species--and of life itself--depends on this and on the diversity it creates. In this groundbreaking book, Katherine Roy distills the science of reproduction into its simplest components: organisms must meet, merge their DNA, and grow new individuals; and she thoughtfully highlights the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Norton Young Readers, an imprint of W.W. Norton & Company 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 571.8 ROYAnderson, Beth
Summary: Thomas Jefferson is one of the most famous founding fathers, but did you know that his mind was always on science? This STEM/STEAM picture book tells how Jefferson's scientific thinking and method battled against faulty facts and bias to prove that his new nation was just as good as any in the Old World. Young Thomas Jefferson loved to measure the natural world: plants and animals, mountains...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Calkins Creek, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers 2024
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Summary: "Before there was Elvis, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, and Johnny Cash, there was Sister Rosetta Tharpe. The godmother of rock & roll started as a little girl from Arkansas with music in her air, in her hair, in her bones, wiggling her toes. With a big guitar in hand and a big voice in her soul, she grew into a rock & roll trailblazer in a time when women were rarely seen rocking out."--Front...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 THABolling, Valerie
Summary: Highlighting people such as Madonna Thunder Hawk, Basemah Atweh and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., this picture book affirms people of color--of all shades--by celebrating their achievements and contributions to society.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 305.8 BOLBrew-Hammond, Nana Ekua
Summary: "For centuries, blue powders and dyes were some of the most sought-after materials in the world. Ancient Afghan painters ground mass quantities of sapphire rocks to use for their paints, while snails were harvested in Eurasia for the tiny amounts of blue that their bodies would release. And then there was indigo, which was so valuable that American plantations grew it as a cash crop on the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 535.6 BRECopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 535.6 BREBrunetti, Ivan
Summary: "In this fun, educational STEAM graphic novel by a master cartoonist, a diverse group of elementary school students learn about geometry and the simple shapes that make up our world, in both the classroom and the playground"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: TOON Books, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers, a division of Astra Publishing House 2023