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1) Lightyear
Series
Publisher
Golden Books, an imprint of Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Presents the origin story of Buzz Lightyear, a young test pilot turned Space Ranger and the inspiration behind the beloved toy.
2) Bugs & slugs
Author
Series
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Explore the wonders of insects in Priddy Explorers: Bugs and Slugs. This beautiful book is full of exciting information, fascinating photographs, and colorful illustrations of beetles, butterflies, spiders, and the habitats they live in. Children can learn why bees are so important, how many legs a millipede has, the lifecycle of a butterfly, and much more. The specially commissioned illustrations and stunning photographs help children understand...
Author
Series
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Celebrate the groundbreaking life of astronaut and Johnson Space Center director Ellen Ochoa, the first Latina in space, in this latest book in the award-winning Big Words biography series. Young Ellen loved to learn. Encouraged by her mother, she graduated at the top of her high school and college classes, and studied electrical engineering in graduate school. An accomplished engineer by age 30, with three patents to her name, she kept learning...
Author
Series
Publisher
Golden Books, an imprint of Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Celebrate the Lunar New Year and learn about all of its traditions with this Big Golden Book! Every year, millions of Asian families come together to celebrate the first new moon in the sky. Now preschoolers can learn about the zodiac animals, the delicious food, the exciting parades, and all the fun traditions. Filled with colorful illustrations and simple, yet informative text, this Big Golden Book is perfect for reading again and again to the...
Author
Series
Publisher
Golden Book
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Celebrate Passover by reading about how Moses helped lead the Israelites to freedom. In addition to the story of Passover, which includes the Ten Plagues, the Burning Bush, and the Parting of the Red Sea, preschoolers will also learn about the Passover Seder and how Jewish people celebrate today. Filled with colorful illustrations and simple, yet informative text, this Big Golden Book is perfect to share with your family this Passover!-- provided...
Author
Series
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Explore the wonders of the Sharks and other creatures of the deep in Priddy Explorers: Sharks. This beautiful book is full of exciting information, fascinating photographs, and colorful illustrations of sharks, fish, and the deep oceans they live in. Children can learn what makes a shark a shark, how sea creatures protect themselves from predators, how different types of sea creatures live, and much more. The specially commissioned illustrations...
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