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Wait like a seed

Alladin, Erin, 1989-,


A seed waits patiently until it is time to sprout—and as this milkweed transforms from seed to plant, so too does the butterfly it feeds.
Date Published:2025

The pine cone's secret : a life cycle poem

Barnaby, Hannah Rodgers


In this rhyming life cycle book, a pine cone becomes something new with each page: from a tower to a feast, from a blanket to a Christmas tree! Back matter includes fun facts about pine trees and where to find them, along with a pine cone craft.
Date Published:2025

The five sides of Marjorie Rice : how to discover a shape

Alznauer, Amy,


When Marjorie Rice was a little girl in Roseburg, Oregon, in the 1930s, she saw patterns everywhere. Swimming in the river, her body was a shape in the water, the water a shape in the hills, the hills a shape in the sky. Some shapes, fitted into a rectangle or floor tilings, were so beautiful they made her long to be an artist. Marjorie dreamed of studying art and geometry, perhaps even solving the age-old "problem of five" (why pentagons don't fit together the way shapes with three, four, or six sides do). But when college wasn't possible, she pondered and explored all through secretarial school, marriage, and parenting five children, until one day, while reading her son's copy of Scientific American, she learned that a subscriber had discovered a pentagon never seen before. If a reader could do it, couldn't she? Marjorie studied all the known pentagons, drew a little five-sided house, and kept pondering. She'd done it! And she'd go on to discover more pentagonal tilings and whole new classes of tessellations.
Date Published:2025

When Marjorie Rice was a little girl in Roseburg, Oregon, in the 1930s, she saw patterns everywhere. Swimming in the river, her body was a shape in the water, the water a shape in the hills, the hills a shape in the sky. Some shapes, fitted into a rectangle or floor tilings, were so beautiful they made her long to be an artist. Marjorie dreamed of studying art and geometry, perhaps even solving the age-old "problem of five" (why pentagons don't fit together the way shapes with three, four, or six sides do). But when college wasn't possible, she pondered and explored all through secretarial school, marriage, and parenting five children, until one day, while reading her son's copy of Scientific American, she learned that a subscriber had discovered a pentagon never seen before. If a reader could do it, couldn't she? Marjorie studied all the known pentagons, drew a little five-sided house, and kept pondering. She'd done it! And she'd go on to discover more pentagonal tilings and whole new classes of tessellations.

Date Published:2025

Barkley

Crane, Rebecca.


Barkley is a small dog who wants to be special, like the other dogs he sees. But he's not the fastest or the fluffiest or the longest or ... What kind of dog is he? Maybe a little boy named Max can help Barkley to see that he's a best friend dog.
Date Published:2025

The blessed pomegranates : a Ramadan story about giving

Helwa, A.,


Alyah and Adam go on an adventure with their grandmother Essi on a special Ramadan night. Through giving pomegranates from Grandmother Essi's tree to their family and friends, Adam and Alyah learn about Ramadan, the Qur'an, and the importance of generosity and sharing your blessings with others.
Date Published:2023

I, rock : a geology tale

Slivensky, Katie.


Rock tells his sensational, sometimes harrowing, sometimes hilarious, geological tale to a group of eager students.
Date Published:2025

Through the telescope : Mae Jemison dreams of space

Smith, Charles R., Jr., 1969-


How far to the stars?This is what a little girl named Mae Jemison wonders as she peers through her telescope and dreams of space. Someday she will make it there, but for now she wonders, she learns, and she is inspired by the vastness of the universe. Astronaut, physician, and engineer Mae Jemison's passion would eventually lead to her becoming the first Black woman in space!
Date Published:2025

Margo's big feelings

Miller, Connie Colwell, 1976-


"Margo has ADHD and struggles with anger. Her teacher, Mr. Yang, helps her manage her emotions by writing down her angry thoughts and tearing up the paper. This story promotes understanding and acceptance of children with ADHD. Includes a glossary of important words and tips for controlling anger"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

How do you become a mad scientist? : a book full of science experiments

Hayes, Madeline J.,


"Try out some of these wacky and fun science experiments including making your own slime, making a balloon blow up on its own, making a bouncy egg, and so much more! Each experiment gives step-by-step instructions and breaks down the science behind the madness. Back matter includes a glossary and activities to further learning"--Amazon.
Date Published:2024

Everything feels wrong for Brayden

Miller, Connie Colwell, 1976-


Brayden has ADHD and struggles with impulsive talking. After feeling misunderstood, he and his teacher come up with a plan for him to write down his thoughts. This helps Brayden feel more in control and accepted. Promotes understanding and acceptance of ADHD.
Date Published:2026

Dexter doesn't listen

Miller, Connie Colwell, 1976-


"Dexter, a boy with ADHD, forgets to put his dad's birthday cake in the freezer. With his mom's help, he learns to manage distractions by writing down tasks and putting away his tablet, successfully completing his chores and enjoying the celebration. This story highlights ADHD challenges and supports social-emotional learning (SEL). Includes a glossary of important words and tips for listening and following directions"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

"Dexter, a boy with ADHD, forgets to put his dad's birthday cake in the freezer. With his mom's help, he learns to manage distractions by writing down tasks and putting away his tablet, successfully completing his chores and enjoying the celebration. This story highlights ADHD challenges and supports social-emotional learning (SEL). Includes a glossary of important words and tips for listening and following directions"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

Hazel's wild moves

Miller, Connie Colwell, 1976-


Hazel has ADHD and struggles to control her movements. After accidentally knocking over her baby sister, her dad helps her use a bungee chair to calm down. This story promotes understanding and acceptance of children with ADHD, essential for social-emotional learning (SEL). Includes a glossary of important words and tips for controlling movement.
Date Published:2026

Mateo's big search

Miller, Connie Colwell, 1976-


Mateo panics when he can't find his cousin's favorite game card. With his sister Graciela's help, he learns to organize his room and discovers the card just in time. This story highlights ADHD challenges and creative solutions for kids.
Date Published:2026

Explore Canada

Asnong, Jocey, 1973-


Featuring capital cities, provinces and territories, this lyrical book is filled with whimsical illustrations that celebrate the diverse landscape, heritage, and outdoor traditions that make Canada unique. Hear the cry of the loon in Ontario, play hockey on Winnipeg's river ice, toboggan in Quebec City, and hike with moose under summer skies in Newfoundland. From forests to wetlands, and mountains to tundra, and prairies to tide pools, this early concept book showcases native species, iconic landmarks, and wildlife habitats found in these regions across Canada.
Date Published:2024

Featuring capital cities, provinces and territories, this lyrical book is filled with whimsical illustrations that celebrate the diverse landscape, heritage, and outdoor traditions that make Canada unique. Hear the cry of the loon in Ontario, play hockey on Winnipeg's river ice, toboggan in Quebec City, and hike with moose under summer skies in Newfoundland. From forests to wetlands, and mountains to tundra, and prairies to tide pools, this early concept book showcases native species, iconic landmarks, and wildlife habitats found in these regions across Canada.

Date Published:2024

All the rocks we love

Perron, Lisa Varchol,


Rocks are universal – they can be found in all climates, countries, and communities – making themselves available to anyone who craves the tactile pleasure of holding a perfectly sized, unfragile, unowned object. They can be collected, compared, stacked, plunked into water, painted, and shared. This book is an appreciation of their versatility and appeal, paired with the presentation of real types of rocks and their play-worthy attributes.
Date Published:2024

Rocks are universal – they can be found in all climates, countries, and communities – making themselves available to anyone who craves the tactile pleasure of holding a perfectly sized, unfragile, unowned object. They can be collected, compared, stacked, plunked into water, painted, and shared. This book is an appreciation of their versatility and appeal, paired with the presentation of real types of rocks and their play-worthy attributes.

Date Published:2024

Zero! the number that almost wasn't

Albee, Sarah,


Tells the history of the number zero.
Date Published:2025

Extreme places : the most remote homes on Earth

Laroche, Giles.


Would you be lonely living atop a steep, snowbound mountain or bored in a tiny island village? Could you find your way home through a dense jungle or a blinding desert sandstorm? Our planet has many places where everyday life is made difficult by severe climates, isolation, or natural forces such as volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. Yet in these secluded locations families learn how to band together and rely on each other, and this spirit of teamwork helps to sustain extreme living. Journey around the world to some of the most challenging and remote spots on Earth in this stunningly illustrated book that celebrates human ingenuity, community, and the people who call these places home.
Date Published:2025

Would you be lonely living atop a steep, snowbound mountain or bored in a tiny island village? Could you find your way home through a dense jungle or a blinding desert sandstorm? Our planet has many places where everyday life is made difficult by severe climates, isolation, or natural forces such as volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. Yet in these secluded locations families learn how to band together and rely on each other, and this spirit of teamwork helps to sustain extreme living. Journey around the world to some of the most challenging and remote spots on Earth in this stunningly illustrated book that celebrates human ingenuity, community, and the people who call these places home.

Date Published:2025

Hurricane

Chin, Jason, 1978-


Hurricane is a informative book that follows a storm's path toward Hatteras Island, North Carolina, highlighting how meteorologists track hurricanes and how communities prepare. Blending storytelling with scientific detail, it offers a dramatic yet reassuring look at natural disasters and the tools we use to stay safe -- especially relevant in an era of climate change.
Date Published:2025

Rock star : how Ursula Marvin mapped moon rocks and meteorites

Wallace, Sandra Neil,


A biography of Ursula Marvin, who spent 50 years breaking barriers in science and becoming a pioneer among women reshaping American science.
Date Published:2025

Mini designers : 20 projects inspired by the great designers

Seblon, Joséphine,


From road signs and billboards seen on the way to school or daycare, to lamps that light our homes, children are surrounded by examples of creative design every day. Through twenty projects by designers from across the world, mini designers will learn what good design can accomplish and how to apply those principles in their own creativity. The wide variety of activities and craft techniques means there is something for every interest and mood.
Date Published:2025

From road signs and billboards seen on the way to school or daycare, to lamps that light our homes, children are surrounded by examples of creative design every day. Through twenty projects by designers from across the world, mini designers will learn what good design can accomplish and how to apply those principles in their own creativity. The wide variety of activities and craft techniques means there is something for every interest and mood.

Date Published:2025