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Left-handed : getting a grip on handedness

Birmingham, Maria,


"Most of us define ourselves as lefties or righties based on the hand we use for writing. But what makes people prefer one hand over the other? And what if handedness doesn't tell the whole story? Do we also favor one eye, ear, or foot? What about people who use different hands for different activities? That's where this book comes in. It examines all things lefty--from handedness in our ancient ancestors to lefty myths to current theories about the roles of genetics, environment, and brain structure. It also tackles questions such as: Why and when does someone become a lefty? Are humans the only left-handed animals? And what is it like to live a left-handed life in a right-handed world? By gently disrupting traditional lefty/righty thinking, Left-handed celebrates the differences that make each of us unique."--
Date Published:2026

"Most of us define ourselves as lefties or righties based on the hand we use for writing. But what makes people prefer one hand over the other? And what if handedness doesn't tell the whole story? Do we also favor one eye, ear, or foot? What about people who use different hands for different activities? That's where this book comes in. It examines all things lefty--from handedness in our ancient ancestors to lefty myths to current theories about the roles of genetics, environment, and brain structure. It also tackles questions such as: Why and when does someone become a lefty? Are humans the only left-handed animals? And what is it like to live a left-handed life in a right-handed world? By gently disrupting traditional lefty/righty thinking, Left-handed celebrates the differences that make each of us unique."--

Date Published:2026

A Ramadan night

Presley, Nadine,


After asking his Baba what a Ramadan night feels like, Sami, a young boy, discovers the answer for himself as he experiences the sights, sounds, and sensations of a Ramadan night in Damascus.
Date Published:2026

Ibraheem's perfect Eid

Islam, Farhana (Primary school teacher),


"Originally published in 2025 by Puffin Books, Penguin Random House UK in the United Kingdom"--Colophon. Ibraheem loves Eid because Eid means presents! But when Eid arrives and brings trips to the mosque, food, family, games, and fun (but no presents), Ibraheem begins to worry. Luckily his baba and the rest of his family are there to help him learn that Eid is more than just the presents Ibraheem hopes to receive. Baba reminds his son to reflect on all the special things they did together and that they shared during the day, and in the end, Ibraheem finds that the magic and joy of this holiday are in all the special ways it is celebrated.
Date Published:2026

"Originally published in 2025 by Puffin Books, Penguin Random House UK in the United Kingdom"--Colophon. Ibraheem loves Eid because Eid means presents! But when Eid arrives and brings trips to the mosque, food, family, games, and fun (but no presents), Ibraheem begins to worry. Luckily his baba and the rest of his family are there to help him learn that Eid is more than just the presents Ibraheem hopes to receive. Baba reminds his son to reflect on all the special things they did together and that they shared during the day, and in the end, Ibraheem finds that the magic and joy of this holiday are in all the special ways it is celebrated.

Date Published:2026

Welcoming the lunar New Year

Lee, Lara (Chef),


Includes a recipe and a craft. Get ready to celebrate Lunar New Year with Ren and his family. Ren and his family are preparing for the joyous New Year celebrations--cooking a feast and getting their home spick and span. When Ren accidentally ruins the dragon costume his mother was going to wear in the New Year parade, he turns to his neighbors for help. As they lend their assistance, Ren also learns about Lunar New Year traditions from around the world.
Date Published:2026

Includes a recipe and a craft. Get ready to celebrate Lunar New Year with Ren and his family. Ren and his family are preparing for the joyous New Year celebrations--cooking a feast and getting their home spick and span. When Ren accidentally ruins the dragon costume his mother was going to wear in the New Year parade, he turns to his neighbors for help. As they lend their assistance, Ren also learns about Lunar New Year traditions from around the world.

Date Published:2026

When Bryn's ear went quiet

Hundal, Nancy, 1957-


When Bryn was four, she could hear birds chirping in the tall trees outside her house. But by the time she's seven, she can only hear those chirps in her left ear. Her right ear has gone silent. A hearing aid helps, but when Bryn learns there's a surgery that would improve her hearing, she jumps at the opportunity. This detailed and evocative story gently captures a child's experience of going to the hospital to have cochlear implant surgery.
Date Published:2026

When Bryn was four, she could hear birds chirping in the tall trees outside her house. But by the time she's seven, she can only hear those chirps in her left ear. Her right ear has gone silent. A hearing aid helps, but when Bryn learns there's a surgery that would improve her hearing, she jumps at the opportunity. This detailed and evocative story gently captures a child's experience of going to the hospital to have cochlear implant surgery.

Date Published:2026

Ramadan for everyone : a Muslim community story

Khalil, Aya.


Celebrate Ramadan with this heartwarming picture book about sisterhood, faith, and acts of service. Ramadan is here! And this year, Habeeba is finally going to fast all day, every day, and pray all the special Ramadan prayers at night at the masjid, just like her older sister, Sumaya. The holy month is filled with decorations, beading, crafts, delicious recipes, religious ceremonies--so much activity that it's hard for Habeeba to stay awake during prayer services or to resist Baba's gooey, cheese-filled kunafa drenched in sweet syrup when she gets home from school. Habeeba is discouraged. How else can she be observant like Sumaya? Beautifully illustrated with cozy Ramadan decorations throughout, this sibling story delivers the comforting message that selflessness and patience--not perfection--are the most valuable treasures.
Date Published:2026

Celebrate Ramadan with this heartwarming picture book about sisterhood, faith, and acts of service. Ramadan is here! And this year, Habeeba is finally going to fast all day, every day, and pray all the special Ramadan prayers at night at the masjid, just like her older sister, Sumaya. The holy month is filled with decorations, beading, crafts, delicious recipes, religious ceremonies--so much activity that it's hard for Habeeba to stay awake during prayer services or to resist Baba's gooey, cheese-filled kunafa drenched in sweet syrup when she gets home from school. Habeeba is discouraged. How else can she be observant like Sumaya? Beautifully illustrated with cozy Ramadan decorations throughout, this sibling story delivers the comforting message that selflessness and patience--not perfection--are the most valuable treasures.

Date Published:2026

All who are hungry, come and eat! : a Passover story

Kimmelman, Leslie,


Includes recipe. A young boy and his family gather together to host a seder and celebrate the Festival of Freedom, filled with delicious dishes and an endless parade of guests. For Ethan and his family, Passover, the Festival of Freedom, is a holiday full of longstanding traditions, food, family, and great company. And at Ethan's family seder, one message of the Haggadah is never forgotten: let all who are hungry, come and eat. This year, however, Ethan is anticipating a very small seder. Until ... Knock, Knock, Knock. Each unexpected guest brings something surprising and special, reminding us all that the seder's most essential ingredient is community.
Date Published:2026

Includes recipe. A young boy and his family gather together to host a seder and celebrate the Festival of Freedom, filled with delicious dishes and an endless parade of guests. For Ethan and his family, Passover, the Festival of Freedom, is a holiday full of longstanding traditions, food, family, and great company. And at Ethan's family seder, one message of the Haggadah is never forgotten: let all who are hungry, come and eat. This year, however, Ethan is anticipating a very small seder. Until ... Knock, Knock, Knock. Each unexpected guest brings something surprising and special, reminding us all that the seder's most essential ingredient is community.

Date Published:2026

World Cup close-up : men's soccer on the biggest stage

Waldendorf, Kurt


Soccer is the most popular sport in the world, and the World Cup is a dramatic tournament that pits the most elite teams against one another. Readers can explore a crash course on soccer's biggest event. When did it start, and how has it changed over the years? How are teams from 215 nations whittled down to the final 48? Explore stadiums, meet players, and take a seat in front of the world's greatest stage!
Date Published:2026

Soccer is the most popular sport in the world, and the World Cup is a dramatic tournament that pits the most elite teams against one another. Readers can explore a crash course on soccer's biggest event. When did it start, and how has it changed over the years? How are teams from 215 nations whittled down to the final 48? Explore stadiums, meet players, and take a seat in front of the world's greatest stage!

Date Published:2026

Artificial intelligence : a graphic history

Berne, Emma Carlson,


In this graphic history, learn about machine learning, generative AI, and the threats the technology may pose to humanity.
Date Published:2026

The greatest moments of the World Cup

Waldendorf, Kurt,


Explores the best and greatest moments in World Cup history.
Date Published:2026

Is it Rosh Hashanah yet?

Barash, Chris,


When we take a Sunday car ride to the orchard that's nearby, and pick fruit for Daddy's applesauce, and more to bake a pie ... Rosh Hashanah is on its way.
Date Published:2018

The story of the Toronto Blue Jays

Tischler, Joe


Includes index. "Discover the Toronto Blue Jays' thrilling journey from early struggles to World Series victories and recent playoff appearances, featuring star players, iconic moments, and the Major League Baseball team's passionate fanbase. Written for middle-grade readers. Includes table of contents, sidebars, and index"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

Impossible creatures

Rundell, Katherine,


Christopher discovers the Archipelago, a world where mythological creatures were secreted away by magic long ago, but those creatures are now dying, and it is up to Christopher and Mal, a girl from the Archipelago, to save both of their worlds.
Date Published:2025

Rooftoppers

Rundell, Katherine.


Previous edition: London: Faber and Faber, 2013. Everyone thinks that Sophie is an orphan. True, there were no other recorded female survivors from the shipwreck which left baby Sophie floating in the English Channel in a cello case, but Sophie remembers seeing her mother wave for help. Her guardian tells her it is almost impossible that her mother is still alive, but that means still possible. You should never ignore a possible.
Date Published:2020

Previous edition: London: Faber and Faber, 2013. Everyone thinks that Sophie is an orphan. True, there were no other recorded female survivors from the shipwreck which left baby Sophie floating in the English Channel in a cello case, but Sophie remembers seeing her mother wave for help. Her guardian tells her it is almost impossible that her mother is still alive, but that means still possible. You should never ignore a possible.

Date Published:2020

Agents of S.U.I.T. 4, Sew much trouble /

Green, John Patrick, 1975-


Someone has stolen the Notorious P.I.G. food truck, and with it,Piggy Smalls's special BBQ sauce! But before Bongo and Marsha can solve the case, they need to solve the problems they're having with each other. To help them realize what a great team they truly are, General Inspector decides to split them up. He assigns Marsha to work with Cilantro on a super-secret pilot program, and Bongo to work with Sven on a not so-secret reality competition: "Sew You Think You Can Sew!" But here's the rub: This season includes a chef challenge, and underground sources say Piggy Smalls's notorious sauce was stolen to help one of the contestants win.
Date Published:2026

Someone has stolen the Notorious P.I.G. food truck, and with it,Piggy Smalls's special BBQ sauce! But before Bongo and Marsha can solve the case, they need to solve the problems they're having with each other. To help them realize what a great team they truly are, General Inspector decides to split them up. He assigns Marsha to work with Cilantro on a super-secret pilot program, and Bongo to work with Sven on a not so-secret reality competition: "Sew You Think You Can Sew!" But here's the rub: This season includes a chef challenge, and underground sources say Piggy Smalls's notorious sauce was stolen to help one of the contestants win.

Date Published:2026

I survived the California wildfires, 2018 : the graphic novel

Ball, Georgia,


"Still reeling from the life-changing challenges that propelled him and his mother across the country, Josh finds solace in the California wilderness and in the newfound friendship with his cousin Holly. But on a trip into the nearby forest, Josh and Holly suddenly find themselves in the middle of a frighteningly powerful firestorm, one which threatens to burn down everything in its path. Josh needs to confront the family issues burning him up inside, but first he'll have to survive the flames roaring all around him"--
Date Published:2026

"Still reeling from the life-changing challenges that propelled him and his mother across the country, Josh finds solace in the California wilderness and in the newfound friendship with his cousin Holly. But on a trip into the nearby forest, Josh and Holly suddenly find themselves in the middle of a frighteningly powerful firestorm, one which threatens to burn down everything in its path. Josh needs to confront the family issues burning him up inside, but first he'll have to survive the flames roaring all around him"--

Date Published:2026

Narwhal and Jelly. 4, Narwhal's otter friend /

Clanton, Ben, 1988-


Otty the otter makes her debut splash; while Narwhal greets her with immediate enthusiasm, Jelly's not so sure about her ... mostly because he worries she ll take his place as Narwhal s best friend.
Date Published:2019

Fantastic arctic foxes

Emminizer, Theresa,


Meet the Arctic fox! -- Life in the tundra -- Special adaptations -- Cool camouflage -- On the hunt -- Fox families -- Fox dens -- Fancy features. Though they may be little, Arctic foxes are built to survive! Special adaptations have allowed Arctic foxes to thrive in the bleak tundra ecosystem. They can withstand temperatures as low as -58 Fahrenheit. Their fluffy white coats are more than ornamental--they're designed to act as camouflage in the winter snow. In this informative text, readers will learn all about Arctic foxes. Combining cute, high-interest subject matter with age-appropriate scientific study, this book is a must-read for young animal lovers and life science enthusiasts.
Date Published:2022

Meet the Arctic fox! -- Life in the tundra -- Special adaptations -- Cool camouflage -- On the hunt -- Fox families -- Fox dens -- Fancy features. Though they may be little, Arctic foxes are built to survive! Special adaptations have allowed Arctic foxes to thrive in the bleak tundra ecosystem. They can withstand temperatures as low as -58 Fahrenheit. Their fluffy white coats are more than ornamental--they're designed to act as camouflage in the winter snow. In this informative text, readers will learn all about Arctic foxes. Combining cute, high-interest subject matter with age-appropriate scientific study, this book is a must-read for young animal lovers and life science enthusiasts.

Date Published:2022

The ancient Egyptians : burials and mummies

Spilsbury, Louise,


Includes index. Covering one of the most famous and studied civilizations in history, this enthralling volume will make accessible to young readers the grim secrets of this former empire, including embalming the dead, ruthless pharaohs, and the building of the pyramids. Through illustrations, full-color photographs, and gruesome sidebars, students will discover a whole new exciting side to history.
Date Published:2020

Includes index. Covering one of the most famous and studied civilizations in history, this enthralling volume will make accessible to young readers the grim secrets of this former empire, including embalming the dead, ruthless pharaohs, and the building of the pyramids. Through illustrations, full-color photographs, and gruesome sidebars, students will discover a whole new exciting side to history.

Date Published:2020

The Romans : gladiators and blood sports

Spilsbury, Louise,


Violent chariot races, evil emperors, and murderous weapons. This stirring volume delves deep into the dark, violent history of one of the world's most important ancient cultures. With vivid language and compelling photographs and illustrations, young readers will discover the disgusting habits and brutal traditions of this former empire, experiencing history in an exciting and engaging way.
Date Published:2020