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Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"The candles are lit, the food is prepared, and the sweet smell of copal floats in the air on Daia de Muertos. Built with love and dedication, the family ofrenda stands with pride. As everyone gathers to share in this ritual, each element added to the ofrenda is infused with significance-from the sugar skulls placed with care on top of the embroidered cloth to the golden petals that guide the way. Told after the style of the English nursery rhyme...
Author
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"The Incredible Octopus combines amazing photos with in-depth facts to get kids aged 7 and up excited about octopuses and the underwater world in which they live. Readers are introduced to the fascinating biology of the octopus, from its 3 hearts and 9 brains to suction cups and how they work, and learn all about what it's like to be an octopus!"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Rise
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism, this topic-driven board book offers clear, concrete language and compelling imagery to introduce the concept of justice. This book aims to ground the idea of justice within the responsibilities and benefits of being part of a healthy community. The backmatter offers additional resources and ideas for extending this discussion"--
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Mountain of Fire is the narrative nonfiction story of the violent volcanic eruption of Mount St. Helens on May 18, 1980, the story of the people who died, those who survived, and the heroes who fought to raise an alarm. For weeks, the ground around MountSt. Helens shuddered like a dynamite keg ready to explode. There were legends of previou eruptions: violent fire, treacherous floods, and heat that had scoured the area. But the shaking and swelling...
Author
Publisher
Odd Dot
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that the number of atoms in a cookie is about the same as the number of stars in the universe? Geoff Engelstein tackles the big questions of the universe and how it works using the sweet, simple chocolate chip cookie as guide. By exploring what goes into the cookie-the ingredients and the steps-we learn about how everything works, from the tiny world of subatomic particles to galactic clusters. Filled with fascinating facts and laugh-out-loud...
Author
Publisher
Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"How can you help raise your sons to handle difficult emotions and process complex ideas of masculinity? Drawing from 25 years of counseling, David Thomas explains what's behind the common struggles boys face, and explores how to foster emotional intelligence within your sons by teaching them healthy, constructive ways to express their emotions"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martainez Ocasio, is one of today's most popular artists. He made his start posting his music on SoundCloud, and in 2016, his song "Diles" got him signed to a major record label. Since then, Bad Bunny has performed at Coachella and collaborated with superstars like Cardi B, J Balvin, and Drake. Breaking language barriers, Bad Bunny is now one of the top streamed artists internationally on Spotify. Bad Bunny is just...
Author
Publisher
Amicus Learning
Pub. Date
2024.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Questions and answers give kids the fundamentals of rock climbing, including gear, equipment, and competitions. Includes infographics to support visual learning and back matter to support research skills, plus a glossary and index"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"In 1954, Godzilla appeared on screen for the first time in a Japanese film directed by Ishir�o Honda. Awakened by nuclear radiation, the enormous sea monster has appeared in over thirty other films, making Godzilla the longest-running film franchise in history. Known as the "King of the Monsters," Godzilla has earned a huge fanbase worldwide. The dinosaur-like amphibian has been featured alongside friends and foes such as Mothra and Mechagodzilla,...
16) THE KIDS' FIELD GUIDE TO BIRDS: 80+ SPECIES PROFILES : HOW TO GET STARTED : ACTIVITIES AND FUN FACTS
Author
Publisher
Cool Springs Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"The Kids' Field Guide to Birds is an exciting introduction to bird spotting for kids (and their parents), helping to identify common species while keeping things fun with activities and features throughout"--
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Say hello to early learning concepts and the wild world of animals! Little ones will learn their colors with the help of a zebra, a swordfish, a sloth, and . . . an axolotl? More than sixty wonderful and endangered creatures from earth, sea, and sky parade across the pages and show the beauty and variety of our planet. A key at the back of the book identifies the animals for even more nature fun"--
18) COLORFUL DAYS
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Explores a variety of colors seen in the different seasons from winter through spring and summer to fall.
Author
Publisher
Amicus Learning
Pub. Date
2024.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Questions and answers give kids the fundamentals of canoeing, including gear and where to canoe. Includes infographics to support visual learning and back matter to support research skills, plus a glossary and index"--
Author
Publisher
Kane Press, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"A tour of the body, in which the reader learns about cells, the senses, the stomach, bones and muscles, the lungs and heart, and everything that makes the body tick. Complete with backmatter and activities"--
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