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Little kids first big book of why

Shields, Amy


Includes index.
Date Published:2011

Little kids first big book of dinosaurs

Hughes, Catherine D.,



Date Published:2011

Animals : answers all the questions that children like to ask : big questions for little people

Philip, Claire,


Filled with fascinating information on all sorts of animals, from blue whales and bears to hummingbirds and bees,
Date Published:2021

Weird but true! world 2023 : incredible facts, awesome photos, and weird wonders-for this year and beyond!.


Includes index. Weird this year -- Incredible North America -- Spectacular South America -- Unique Europe -- Awesome Africa -- Astounding Asia -- Outstanding Oceania -- Amazing Antarctica -- Sensational sea and space. Discover Earth's strangest animals, natural formations, festivals, ancient wonders, news, and more in this newest addition to the wildly popular Weird But True! familys an annual compendium of everything Weird But True! fans love and then some. Readers will journey across the seven continents, dive into the ocean, and even blast off into space to discover a whole wide world of weird. From the troll doll bug of Suriname to the Bog Snorkeling Championships in Wales to a technicolor village in Indonesia, Weird But True! World offers an unparalleled, adventure-filled exploration of our world's amazing uniqueness.
Date Published:2022

Includes index. Weird this year -- Incredible North America -- Spectacular South America -- Unique Europe -- Awesome Africa -- Astounding Asia -- Outstanding Oceania -- Amazing Antarctica -- Sensational sea and space. Discover Earth's strangest animals, natural formations, festivals, ancient wonders, news, and more in this newest addition to the wildly popular Weird But True! familys an annual compendium of everything Weird But True! fans love and then some. Readers will journey across the seven continents, dive into the ocean, and even blast off into space to discover a whole wide world of weird. From the troll doll bug of Suriname to the Bog Snorkeling Championships in Wales to a technicolor village in Indonesia, Weird But True! World offers an unparalleled, adventure-filled exploration of our world's amazing uniqueness.

Date Published:2022

First big book of space

Hughes, Catherine D.



Date Published:2012

Harry Potter : a journey through a history of magic

British Library.


"An irresistible romp through the history of magic, from alchemy to unicorns, ancient witchcraft to Harry's Hogwarts - packed with unseen sketches and manuscript pages from J.K. Rowling, magical illustrations from Jim Kay and weird, wonderful and inspiring artefacts that have been magically released from the archives at the British Library. This spellbinding book takes readers on a journey through the Hogwarts curriculum, including Herbology, Defence Against the Dark Arts, Astronomy, Divination and more. Discover the truth behind making the Philosopher's Stone, create your very own potion and uncover the secret of invisible ink. Learn all about the history of mandrake roots and dragons, discover what witches really used their brooms for, pore over incredible images of actual mermaids and read about real-life potions, astronomers and alchemists. The perfect gift for aspiring witches and wizards and any Harry Potter fan. Celebrating twenty years of Harry Potter magic, and produced in association with the British Library to support their major exhibition, Harry Potter: A History of Magic."--from the Book Depository.
Date Published:2017

"An irresistible romp through the history of magic, from alchemy to unicorns, ancient witchcraft to Harry's Hogwarts - packed with unseen sketches and manuscript pages from J.K. Rowling, magical illustrations from Jim Kay and weird, wonderful and inspiring artefacts that have been magically released from the archives at the British Library. This spellbinding book takes readers on a journey through the Hogwarts curriculum, including Herbology, Defence Against the Dark Arts, Astronomy, Divination and more. Discover the truth behind making the Philosopher's Stone, create your very own potion and uncover the secret of invisible ink. Learn all about the history of mandrake roots and dragons, discover what witches really used their brooms for, pore over incredible images of actual mermaids and read about real-life potions, astronomers and alchemists. The perfect gift for aspiring witches and wizards and any Harry Potter fan. Celebrating twenty years of Harry Potter magic, and produced in association with the British Library to support their major exhibition, Harry Potter: A History of Magic."--from the Book Depository.

Date Published:2017

Burton & Isabelle Pipistrelle : out of the bat cave

Dias, Denise, 1982-


"Bat facts with Dr. Lim" (p. 32)
Date Published:2011

Did you know? : animals

Harvey, Derek,


"Amazing answers to more than 200 awesome questions!"--Cover. Includes index. Mammals -- Birds -- Underwater -- Creepy-crawlies -- Reptiles and amphibians -- Answers -- Quiz your friends! -- Glossary. Presents random facts about animals around the world, including why tigers have stripes, how chameleons change color, and if flying fish can really fly.--
Date Published:2016

Could you ever smile with axolotls!?

Markle, Sandra,


Spend a day with axolotls in this fantastic series from Sandra Markle, the bestselling author of the What If You Had... series! What if you lived underwater with axolotls. What would you eat. How would you swim? Would you ever want to leave. Clean your teeth and get ready to smile with axolotls in the fourth book in the Could You Ever... series! Learn all about this unusual animal-- what it eats, where it lives, and more! This innovative book places kids right into the action as they learn all about these amazing creatures.
Date Published:2026

Spend a day with axolotls in this fantastic series from Sandra Markle, the bestselling author of the What If You Had... series! What if you lived underwater with axolotls. What would you eat. How would you swim? Would you ever want to leave. Clean your teeth and get ready to smile with axolotls in the fourth book in the Could You Ever... series! Learn all about this unusual animal-- what it eats, where it lives, and more! This innovative book places kids right into the action as they learn all about these amazing creatures.

Date Published:2026

Sammy feels shy

Percival, Tom, 1977-


Sammy loves having fun. Especially at home. But in big groups--like at school, birthday parties, even the ice cream truck--he doesn't love feeling like other people are looking at him, and it's really hard talking to other people. Everyone tells Sammy not to be so shy. But one day, it gets so hard and scary that he starts to turn pink, and then pinker--until he's bright pink all over! Then he doesn't want to see anyone or do anything. But hiding out alone isn't very fun.
Date Published:2025

Sammy loves having fun. Especially at home. But in big groups--like at school, birthday parties, even the ice cream truck--he doesn't love feeling like other people are looking at him, and it's really hard talking to other people. Everyone tells Sammy not to be so shy. But one day, it gets so hard and scary that he starts to turn pink, and then pinker--until he's bright pink all over! Then he doesn't want to see anyone or do anything. But hiding out alone isn't very fun.

Date Published:2025

You are a rainbow of energy : a kid's guide to the chakras

McCreary, Crystal.


Explore simple yoga practices and mantras that connect you to the ancient healing of all seven chakras: root chakra, sacral chakra, solar plexus chakra, heart chakra, throat chakra, third eye chakra, and crown chakra.
Date Published:2025

Chicka chicka peep peep

Chung, Julien,


"Based on Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr and John Archambault"--Cover. One spring day, the letters of the alphabet find colourful eggs up a pretty pink tree, but when they fall and the eggs all break, new ones arrive with a bunny and a chickadee.
Date Published:2026

The sweater : a story of community

Theule, Larissa,


Holly the raccoon discovers a lonely little bird searching for shelter and rallies the forest animals to help it find a safe new home.
Date Published:2026

Can you find my Eid presents?

Dassu, A. M.,


It’s the evening before Eid, and Hana is helping her mom lay the table. Hana loves the colourful decorations they’ve arranged around the house! But there is still much to do, so when Hana’s mum asks her to get the Eid presents ready to take to Nani’s house the next day, Hana is ready to help! There’s just one problem: where are the Eid presents?
Date Published:2026

Garland of lights : a Diwali story

Soundar, Chitra


Counting from one to ten, a family celebrates all the magical moments that make up Diwali.
Date Published:2024

Gracie feeds the birds

Yolen, Jane,


"American Psychological Association." On a crisp fall day, a young girl practices gratitude as she feeds her neighborhood birds...even if the birds are not always grateful back!
Date Published:2025

The grumpy ghost upstairs

Shiotani, Mamiko, 1987-


First published in Japan as 'Yaneurabeya no obake' by Kaisei-Sha Publishing Co. Ltd., Tokyo in 2020. A grumpy ghost spends long nights swooping up and down and round and round in his dark and dusty attic. He likes being inside, alone. But maybe he's also a little frightened of anything else. Then a curious girl arrives in his attic. The little ghost sulks: why won't this annoying and slightly scary child go away?
Date Published:2025

First published in Japan as 'Yaneurabeya no obake' by Kaisei-Sha Publishing Co. Ltd., Tokyo in 2020. A grumpy ghost spends long nights swooping up and down and round and round in his dark and dusty attic. He likes being inside, alone. But maybe he's also a little frightened of anything else. Then a curious girl arrives in his attic. The little ghost sulks: why won't this annoying and slightly scary child go away?

Date Published:2025

The monster in the lake

Timmers, Leo,


Translation of: Het monstermeer. Eric the duck is nervous to swim in the lake for fear a monster might live there, but he bravely follows his friends and discovers something spectacular indeed lives beneath the surface.
Date Published:2025

We are who we are : an ode to Indigenous heroes past and present

Kinew, Wab, 1981-


A celebration of Indigenous heroes past and present.
Date Published:2026

Mind your monsters

Bailey, Catherine


When monsters invade his peaceful little town, Wally discovers a polite way to calm the chaos and stop them from making a mess of everything.
Date Published:2015