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Taste

Phillips-Bartlett, Rebecca, 1999-


Includes index. From outside the human body in, learn how our tongues taste food and send messages to the brain. Informational text, activities, and labeled diagrams create an accessible approach to our sense of taste for elementary-aged readers. Includes table of contents, glossary, and index.
Date Published:2025

Sight

Phillips-Bartlett, Rebecca, 1999-


From outside the human body in, learn how our eyes see images and send messages to the brain.
Date Published:2025

Smell

Phillips-Bartlett, Rebecca, 1999-


Includes index. From outside the human body in, learn how our noses take in smells and send messages to the brain. Informational text, activities, and labeled diagrams create an accessible approach to our sense of smell for elementary-aged readers.
Date Published:2025

Touch

Phillips-Bartlett, Rebecca, 1999-,


From outside the human body in, learn how our skin senses objects and sends messages to the brain.
Date Published:2025

Vietnam

Kissock, Heather.


Did you know that the world's largest natural cave is in Vietnam? Hang Son Doong can be found in the central part of the country. Find out more in Vietnam.
Date Published:2025

Philippines

Kissock, Heather,


Did you know that the Philippines is made up of more than 7,500 islands? Most of the country's people are found on just 11 of these islands. Find out more in this book.
Date Published:2025

Hearing

Phillips-Bartlett, Rebecca, 1999-


From outside the human body in, learn how our ears hear sounds and send messages to the brain.
Date Published:2025

The good, the bad, and the spooky

John, Jory.


"The Bad Seed presents.". Companion to: The bad seed. "Halloween is the Bad Seed's favorite holiday of the year. But what's a seed to do when he can't find a show-stopping costume for the big night? Postpone trick-or-treating for everyone, of course! Can he get a costume together in time?"--
Date Published:2021

ABC ready for school : an alphabet of social skills

Delaney, Celeste, 1956-,


C is for cooperate. G is for grow. P is for play! This friendly and reassuring alphabet book helps young children (and those who care for them) consider, explore, and discuss a wide range of skills related to school readiness. Kids preparing for kindergarten or preK will learn social skills from A to Z, building or reinforcing their knowledge of the alphabet at the same time. Charming art brings the skills to life with encouraging scenes of fun and learning in the classroom, on the playground, and more. A special section for adults presents ideas for helping children get ready for this big change and have a successful start to school. Alphabet book for young children that helps them consider, explore, and discuss a wide range of skills related to school readiness. Kids preparing for kindergarten will learn social skills from A to Z, building or reinforcing their knowledge of the alphabet at the same time. Includes section for adults.
Date Published:2018

C is for cooperate. G is for grow. P is for play! This friendly and reassuring alphabet book helps young children (and those who care for them) consider, explore, and discuss a wide range of skills related to school readiness. Kids preparing for kindergarten or preK will learn social skills from A to Z, building or reinforcing their knowledge of the alphabet at the same time. Charming art brings the skills to life with encouraging scenes of fun and learning in the classroom, on the playground, and more. A special section for adults presents ideas for helping children get ready for this big change and have a successful start to school. Alphabet book for young children that helps them consider, explore, and discuss a wide range of skills related to school readiness. Kids preparing for kindergarten will learn social skills from A to Z, building or reinforcing their knowledge of the alphabet at the same time. Includes section for adults.

Date Published:2018

The pigeon needs a bath!

Willems, Mo


The Pigeon really needs a bath! Except, the Pigeon’s not so sure about that. Besides, he took a bath last month! (Maybe.) It’s going to take some serious convincing to try and get the Pigeon to take the plunge.
Date Published:2014

Will the pigeon graduate?

Willems, Mo,


The Pigeon prepares to graduate, but is he ready for what comes next?
Date Published:2025

Don't let the pigeon drive the sleigh!

Willems, Mo,


"The pigeon really, really wants to drive Santa's sleigh, but reconsiders once he learns how it flies"--
Date Published:2023

Mindful nature : connecting with our great green world

Towler, Paige,


A beautiful, calming blend of thought prompts and stunning nature photography to create a truly absorbing and meditative experience for young readers.
Date Published:2025

This is how we play : a celebration of disability and adaptation

Slice, Jessica.


A jubilant, inclusive, luminously illustrated picture book that features families at play, each with a family member who has a disability.
Date Published:2024

Amoya Blackwood is brave

Allick, Chantaie,


Amoya Blackwood, once bold and full of joy, begins to shrink under pressure to be less herself—until a talk with her Gran helps her rediscover her true, powerful voice.
Date Published:2025

The best jollof rice ever!

Iwu, Onyinye,


Includes recipe. Kamsi and Kwame are best friends and their favorite food is jollof rice! Kamsi thinks his mom's rice is best, with spicy peppers. Kwame is sure his mom's is better, with juicy tomatoes. The boys decide they will each make their own jollof in their mud kitchen, to see whose is best of all...
Date Published:2025

Count at the park

Gleisner, Jenna Lee,


Takes readers on a counting adventure at the park, identifying numbers one through ten.
Date Published:2025

Appalachian Uplands

Corrigan, Kathleen,


Explores the Appalachian Uplands geographic region of Canada, including its early history, land use, and issues of environmental and human impacts.
Date Published:2021

Blood, slime & vomit : animal defenses

Lawrence, Ellen, 1967-


It's going to get disgusting! -- Horned lizards -- A bloody defense -- Horrifying hagfish -- Slime attack! -- Sea cucumbers -- A cucumber fights back -- Beautiful hoopoes -- Home sweet home -- Fulmars -- Vomit attack! -- Leaf beetle larvae -- Protective poop shields. What animal defends itself by squirting blood from its eyes? Which creature covers its enemies in slime? And just why do some beetles smother themselves in poop? Be prepared to be grossed out and amazed by a world of disgusting animal defenses.
Date Published:2025

It's going to get disgusting! -- Horned lizards -- A bloody defense -- Horrifying hagfish -- Slime attack! -- Sea cucumbers -- A cucumber fights back -- Beautiful hoopoes -- Home sweet home -- Fulmars -- Vomit attack! -- Leaf beetle larvae -- Protective poop shields. What animal defends itself by squirting blood from its eyes? Which creature covers its enemies in slime? And just why do some beetles smother themselves in poop? Be prepared to be grossed out and amazed by a world of disgusting animal defenses.

Date Published:2025

Poop, spit & poison : animal habits

Lawrence, Ellen,


What creature feeds on flakes of old, dead human skin? Which insect spends part of its life inside the body of another animal? And just what do male hippos use their dung for? Be prepared to be grossed out and amazed by a world of horrible animal habits!
Date Published:2025