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Children's world atlas


From which country can you see the Northern Lights? Where is the world's highest mountain situated? Which reef is home to 1,500 kinds of fish? Inside this book, find out about the countries, continent rivers, seas, and mountain ranges of the world. Discover hundreds of fascinating details about their landscapes, climates, and more with 100 super stickers and over 30 pages packed with amazing atlas facts.
Date Published:2016

From which country can you see the Northern Lights? Where is the world's highest mountain situated? Which reef is home to 1,500 kinds of fish? Inside this book, find out about the countries, continent rivers, seas, and mountain ranges of the world. Discover hundreds of fascinating details about their landscapes, climates, and more with 100 super stickers and over 30 pages packed with amazing atlas facts.

Date Published:2016

5-Minute Stories for fearless girls

Howden, Sarah


5-Minute Stories for Fearless Girls features women who have pursued their dreams, changed our world, and shown everyone what girls can do. From tales about aviation pioneers and groundbreaking scientists to gold-medal athletes and kind-hearted princesses, these incredible stories are perfect for bedtime and on the go!
Date Published:2018

Dog Man. 5, Lord of the fleas /

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-


When a new bunch of baddies arrive in town, Dog Man and his friends are called into action, but in order to save the day they need to join forces with Petey, the world's most evil cat.
Date Published:2018

Hunter

Walters, Eric, 1957-


Hunter knows humans are dangerous to himself and the other cats of his colony. He avoids them, as all wild cats should. So when a neighborhood boy starts showing up in Hunter's junkyard to chase away dogs and bring the colony food, Hunter keeps his distance. But a new condo development puts the whole colony in danger, and Hunter soon realizes the only way to save his family is to put his trust in the boy. The story of Catboy told through very different eyes.
Date Published:2012

Hunter knows humans are dangerous to himself and the other cats of his colony. He avoids them, as all wild cats should. So when a neighborhood boy starts showing up in Hunter's junkyard to chase away dogs and bring the colony food, Hunter keeps his distance. But a new condo development puts the whole colony in danger, and Hunter soon realizes the only way to save his family is to put his trust in the boy. The story of Catboy told through very different eyes.

Date Published:2012

Little leaders : bold women in Black history

Harrison, Vashti,


Features female figures of black history, including abolitionist Sojourner Truth, pilot Bessie Coleman, chemist Alice Ball, politician Shirley Chisholm, mathematician Katherine Johnson, poet Maya Angelou, and filmmaker Julie Dash.
Date Published:2017

'Twas the night before Diwali

Wadhwani, Zenia B., 1971-


"On the eve of Diwali, the jalebis, chum chums and gulab jamuns are piled high! But who is the surprise guest that shows up? And where, oh where, are the mithai? Enjoy this South Asian rendition of a familiar holiday poem and the introduction of a new character to the much celebrated festival of lights, Diwali."--Publisher's description.
Date Published:2020

Children's illustrated atlas

Brooks, Andrew


At head of title: Smithsonian. Includes index. A first atlas for students features over fifty maps of world regions in addition to trivia about different countries and cultures.
Date Published:2016

Ultimate oceanpedia : the most complete ocean reference ever

Wilsdon, Christina,


"From tsunamis and sea turtles to riptides and reefs, learn all about the creatures, science, and ecology of our oceans, which cover more of the planet than all the continents and are just as important! Travel through all parts of the ocean to learn how it affects our world, including storms and climate. Amazing facts, photos, illustrations, and diagrams are found throughout this book, along with conservation tips, weird-but-true facts, and a mini ocean atlas. Challenges to the health of our ocean and its creatures are also presented along with what people are doing to keep it pristine for generations to come"--
Date Published:2016

"From tsunamis and sea turtles to riptides and reefs, learn all about the creatures, science, and ecology of our oceans, which cover more of the planet than all the continents and are just as important! Travel through all parts of the ocean to learn how it affects our world, including storms and climate. Amazing facts, photos, illustrations, and diagrams are found throughout this book, along with conservation tips, weird-but-true facts, and a mini ocean atlas. Challenges to the health of our ocean and its creatures are also presented along with what people are doing to keep it pristine for generations to come"--

Date Published:2016

Storms

Goin, Miriam


Weather! -- Thunder and lightning -- Hailstorm -- Tornado -- Sandstorm -- Blizzard -- Monsoon -- Hurricane -- Out of this world! -- Guess! -- House for a storm -- Wild animals, wild weather -- Glossary. Looks at all the big storms created by Mother Nature run amuk--from lightning and thunder to monsoons, hurricanes, and tornadoes. Features superlatives, jokes, and best of all, the incredible photographs available only from National Geographic.
Date Published:2009

Weather! -- Thunder and lightning -- Hailstorm -- Tornado -- Sandstorm -- Blizzard -- Monsoon -- Hurricane -- Out of this world! -- Guess! -- House for a storm -- Wild animals, wild weather -- Glossary. Looks at all the big storms created by Mother Nature run amuk--from lightning and thunder to monsoons, hurricanes, and tornadoes. Features superlatives, jokes, and best of all, the incredible photographs available only from National Geographic.

Date Published:2009

The magic school bus on the ocean floor

Cole, Joanna


On another special field trip on the magic school bus, Ms. Frizzle's class learns about the ocean and the different creatures that live there.
Date Published:1992

Dinosaur

Walker, Sarah.


Includes index.
Date Published:2001

Malaika's winter carnival

Hohn, Nadia L,


A warm story about the importance of family, especially when adjusting to a new home. --Provided by Publisher.
Date Published:2017

Front desk

Yang, Kelly,


After emigrating from China, ten-year-old Mia Tang's parents take a job managing a rundown motel. Mia works the front desk and tries to cope with fitting in at her school.
Date Published:2018

Innovation nation

Johnston, David, 1941-,


Successful innovation is always inspired by at least one of three forces -- insight, necessity and simple luck. Innovation Nation moves through history to explore what circumstances, incidents, coincidences and collaborations motivated each great Canadian idea, and what twist of fate then brought that idea into public acceptance. From the marvels of aboriginal inventions such as the canoe, igloo and lifejacket to the latest pioneering advances in medicine, education, science, engineering and the arts, Canadians have improvised and worked together to make the world a better place. With striking, vibrant illustrations throughout, Innovation Nation is a gorgeous companion to the adult edition that will surprise, enlighten and entertain young readers, and will be a valuable resource for teachers and librarians.
Date Published:2017

Successful innovation is always inspired by at least one of three forces -- insight, necessity and simple luck. Innovation Nation moves through history to explore what circumstances, incidents, coincidences and collaborations motivated each great Canadian idea, and what twist of fate then brought that idea into public acceptance. From the marvels of aboriginal inventions such as the canoe, igloo and lifejacket to the latest pioneering advances in medicine, education, science, engineering and the arts, Canadians have improvised and worked together to make the world a better place. With striking, vibrant illustrations throughout, Innovation Nation is a gorgeous companion to the adult edition that will surprise, enlighten and entertain young readers, and will be a valuable resource for teachers and librarians.

Date Published:2017

The Magic School Bus : the wild leaf ride

Stamper, Judith Bauer


"Cartwheel books." "Based on The Magic School Bus books written by Joanna Cole and illustrated by Bruce Degan"--T.p. verso. Miss Fizzle's class is stuck in a tree. It's time for a wild leaf ride as with the help of the Magic School Bus they learn all about leaves.
Date Published:2003

The Ellie McDoodle diaries : the show must go on

Barshaw, Ruth McNally,


When Ellie McDoodle signs up to help with her school's production of The Wizard of Oz, she gets more than she bargained for as she helps paint sets, plan costumes, and cast the show, which leads to her first big fight with best friend Mo.
Date Published:2013

Case of the missing moonstone.

Stratford, Jordan



Date Published:2016

Sex is a funny word : a book about bodies, feelings, and YOU

Silverberg, Cory,


"A comic book for kids that includes children and families of all makeups, orientations, and gender identities, Sex Is a Funny Word is an essential resource about bodies, gender, and sexuality for children ages 8 to 10 as well as their parents and caregivers. Much more than the "facts of life" or "the birds and the bees," Sex Is a Funny Word opens up conversations between young people and their caregivers in a way that allows adults to convey their values and beliefs while providing information about boundaries, safety, and joy. The eagerly anticipated follow up to Lambda-nominated What Makes a Baby, from sex educator Cory Silverberg and artist Fiona Smyth, Sex Is a Funny Word reimagines "sex talk" for the twenty-first century."--
Date Published:2015

"A comic book for kids that includes children and families of all makeups, orientations, and gender identities, Sex Is a Funny Word is an essential resource about bodies, gender, and sexuality for children ages 8 to 10 as well as their parents and caregivers. Much more than the "facts of life" or "the birds and the bees," Sex Is a Funny Word opens up conversations between young people and their caregivers in a way that allows adults to convey their values and beliefs while providing information about boundaries, safety, and joy. The eagerly anticipated follow up to Lambda-nominated What Makes a Baby, from sex educator Cory Silverberg and artist Fiona Smyth, Sex Is a Funny Word reimagines "sex talk" for the twenty-first century."--

Date Published:2015