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Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Since the 1980s, the Transformers toy line has been defining the lives of children with its mighty heroes. But the Robots in Disguise have morphed into much more than just a toy line! This biography for young readers tells the incredible story of the tiny toys that became blockbuster movie stars, comic book heroes, and more. Ride along with Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, and Megatron as you learn the history of the Autobots, the Decepticons, and their...
Author
Series
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"The five friends -- Martin, Sally, Pedro, Nick and Yulee -- are best friends, but they each have their own unique heritage. Their class is hosting a Heritage Festival, where they will celebrate the customs and traditions of people all over the world. Join the friends as they learn about many different traditional foods, music, clothing and crafts in this kid-friendly introduction to family heritage."-- provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Ever wonder how basketball got started? Why we have birthday cakes? And why some people use forks and some use chopsticks? Prepare to be amazed by the surprising backstories behind the things you use or do every day! From familiar foods to common clothing items to bizarre beauty regimens, this book covers all your burning questions: Who thought of that? Where did that come from? Why is that a thing? Presented in a bold, colorful design, with stunning...
Author
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Understanding Christianity covers the history of Christianity and how the religion has evolved and expanded. Readers learn about its branches, church services, and world contributions. This title also discusses challenges that have arisen as Christians interact with people of other faiths."-- provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Who invented slime? Why do we put money in piggy banks? How did Bubble Wrap come to be? You'll find the answers to these questions and more in the second book in this fantastic series from National Geographic Kids!"-- provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Jump!, Inc
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
"In From Flower to Honey, early fluent readers learn how honey is made, from bees collecting flower nectar to beekeepers collecting and jarring it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about how this food gets to their tables. An infographic illustrates the cycle with real photos and descriptions. Children can learn more about honey using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"From Native American traditions to immigrant inventions, from diversity to democracy, from ice cream cones to apple pie, this picture book is filled with fun facts and historical trivia, celebrating the melting pot and mosaic that is America. Did you know that the inventor of American cheese actually came from Canada? Or that founding father Benjamin Franklin was inspired to create a democratic society by a confederacy of Native American tribes who...
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Books for Children
Pub. Date
2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Bees don't just produce honey. Your food supply depends on them. Apiarist Dave Hackenberg's bees have a busy travel schedule, pollinating around the United States from February to July. So when Dave inspected four hundred of his hives and found that the bees had simply vanished, a dream team of bee scientists got to work.
Author
Publisher
Groundwood Books / House of Anansi Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"From the author and illustrator duo who created the award-winning I Have the Right to Be a Child and I Have the Right to Save My Planet comes this beautifully illustrated third book in the series. I Have the Right to Culture explores a child's right to be curious and to experience all of humanity's shared knowledge, including music, art, dance and much more. When a child is born, they learn the language of their parents, they sing the songs of their...
Author
Publisher
Clavis Publishing Inc
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"The beekeeper knows a lot about bees, from constructing hives to taking care of the insects to collecting honey. When there's a lot of sunshine and many flowers, it becomes all buzzy business ... And did you know that without bees, we wouldn't be able to enjoy delicious fruits and vegetables?"-From back cover.
Author
Publisher
Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Fads and trends: how do they start? Why do they spread? And how deep can their impact be? Although trends might seem trivial, if you dig deeper, you'll find that chasing the next big thing can have even bigger results. Established middle-grade author Kira Vermond and cartoonist Clayton Hanmer team up in this fun and accessible nonfiction look at fads. In four short chapters, the book explores what a fad is, how the latest crazes catch on, and what...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Follow a beekeeping bear through the seasons and learn about the life cycle and ecology of bees in this folksy step-by-step guide to caring for hives and harvesting honey. With glowing, honey-hued illustrations and friendly text, this homespun year-in-the-life of a busy beekeeper and his bees is a definitive picture book primer whether for families contemplating a new hobby or for readers just curious to know how bees make honey. Follow Bruno the...
Author
Publisher
Button Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Get little gardeners growing and learning with this low-stress approach to producing yummy fruit, veggie and bug friendly flowers. You'll find plenty of handy gardening information to get you started, tips about what wildlife you may see, raiding your recycling box to make some useful gardening accessories and other craft activities.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"This super-stuffed compendium of interesting items from science, pop culture, history, and beyond, is perfect for kids who know the name of every single dinosaur or want to understand exactly how Pokemon Go works. It's a book for grammar gurus, music geeks, and history buffs-- in short, it's a book for nerds."--Back cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"How has Black culture been portrayed in the media over the last 100 years? Explore the strides Black actors, writers, and others have made to create more representation and inclusion in pop culture"-- provided by publisher.
18) Kid's guide to fandom: exploring fan-fic, cosplay, gaming, podcasting, and more in the geek world!
Author
Publisher
Running Press Kids
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Being a fan is a big deal. Whether it's comics, video games, podcasts, cosplay, books, films, or something else, there are so many ways to share and celebrate with the things that you love. So, it's high time for a guide to help young fans navigate the world of fandom and its many flourishing communities--from fan works to cosplay, gaming, podcasting, and more!"-- provided by publisher.
19) The honey makers
Author
Publisher
Morrow Junior Books
Pub. Date
[2000]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"How sweet it is. Thousands of bees visited more than one million flowers to gather the nectar that went into that one-pound jar of honey. Here's the buzz on how these remarkable insects work together to create this amazing food."-- provided by publisher.
20) Rakhuyutʹ usi
Author
Publisher
Old Lion Publishing House
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
Ukrainian
Description
Alla räknas Det är bra att människor är så olika! Framför dig ligger Wimmelbuch, där du kan räkna människor, observera dem, känna med dem och se hur deras berättelser flätas samman. Det finns många stora och små hemligheter för den som är nyfiken och har ett skarpt öga. Och om du tittar noga kan du kanske hitta någon som liknar dig själv! Everyone counts It's good that people are so different! In front of you is the Wimmelbuch,...
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