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Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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"A middle grade graphic memoir based on bestselling author and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat's awkward middle school years and the trip to Europe that changed his life. Dan's always been a good kid. The kind of kid who listens to his teachers, helps his mom with grocery shopping, and stays out of trouble. But being a good kid doesn't stop him from being bullied and feeling like he's invisible, which is why Dan has low expectations when his parents...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
"Our planet is always turning. It may be midnight in London, but in different time zones other living things are waking up, ready to hunt or feed or fight. As the clock strikes twelve, two sisters are spirited away on a journey to glimpse, in the span of a moment, extraordinary biodiversity: a mother polar bear and her cubs hunting seals in Svalbard, tiny turtles in India following the moon toward the sea, and enormous whale sharks gulping plankton...
83) Planet Earth
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Provides an introduction to Planet Earth.
84) Germany
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Pub
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
"Young readers are introduced to life in Germany in this informative book, which supports important social studies curriculum topics. This country's landscape consists of forests, rivers, and mountain ranges. There are also heavily populated metropolis cities, such as Berlin, Hamburg, and Munich, which readers journey to through this clear text. Other topics they explore include Germany's landmarks, food, language, and culture. Educational fact boxes,...
85) Brazil
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Series
Publisher
Barefoot Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Let's spend a day in Brazil! Ride the ônibus to the beach, drink sugar cane juice at the feira and play capoeira. Brazilian author Ana Siquiera and illustrator Ana Matsusaki draw on their personal experiences living in Brazil to create this appealing board book as part of the Our World Series for very young readers."--Amazon.com
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Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"In 1947, an unusual object crashed in the New Mexico desert and was recovered by the Roswell Army Air Field officers. People everywhere began to speculate what the object could be. Could it possibly be a flying saucer? Would that be proof of aliens and life beyond Earth? Even decades later, some people still believe that the Roswell Incident is the most famous UFO sighting ever. Still, those who worked at the airfield insist it was just a weather...
Author
Series
Waylon volume 1
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
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"Waylon and Baxter share in the care of a stray dog, Dumpster Eddy"--
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Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
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In this enthusiastic celebration of all things BIRTHDAY, acclaimed author Julie Fogliano and award-winning illustrator Christian Robinson bring you the perfect birthday book! Join our excited narrator as she lists all the things that will make her birthday the BEST birthday.
89) Sweden
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
"A truly exciting place, Sweden has many interesting sights, traditions, and people living there today. Readers will discover what the country is like in this book, which discusses the country's language, history, customs, and celebrations. Presented in easy-to-understand yet informative language, and complete with vivid photographs and an engaging design, this book offers early readers a unique opportunity to learn about the culture of Sweden"--Provided...
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Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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"Celebrated poets Ted Kooser along with Connie Wanek, and illustrator Richard Jones, explore figures of speech in a spirited and magical way--and invite our imaginations out to play."--From publisher description.
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Series
Publisher
Windmill Books
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"A solar system is a complex system containing a star and a group of planets, moons, and other bodies that move around the star. In our solar system, that star is the sun. With the help of this innovative volume, readers will learn about many of the wonders of our solar system. Numerical figures are used throughout the book to help readers understand and learn important facts about the solar system, many of which also support and reinforce key elementary...
92) Ireland
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
"Ireland has an intriguing and ancient history. Often associated with Saint Patrick, leprechauns, and fairies, Ireland offers many more interesting events, sights, and traditions to its visitors. This book captures the country's language, economy, environment, celebrations, and more through brightly colored pages filled with fun facts, vivid photographs, and easy-to-read language. Readers learn what makes Ireland the country it is today"--Provided...
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Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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Once upon a time, in the middle of a group of seven thousand happy islands named after King Philip of Spain, there lived a lady named Doña Esmeralda. She had a big bouffant hairdo and was much smaller than you. And she was always hungry... And so begins the wickedly hilarious tale of one very old, but very stylish little lady who loves to eat, but can only find the ooey, gooey, mushy, smelly leftovers of naughty children to nosh on. But what happens...
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Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Musician and technology phenom Shavone Charles explores how curiosity and nerve led her from a small college in Merced, California, to some of the most influential spaces in the tech world: from Google to Twitter to eventually landing a spot on the coveted Forbes 30 Under 30 list. Grateful for being the first in many spaces, but passionate about being neither the last nor the only, Charles tells her story in the hopes of guiding others and shaping...
95) The Moon
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
Explains what it is like to walk on the surface of the Moon and what role the satellite plays in the solar system.
96) Keyboard
Author
Series
Publisher
AV2 by Weigl
Pub. Date
c2019
Language
English
Description
Did you know that keyboards look like pianos? Keyboards can sound like pianos or many other kinds of instruments. Discover more intriguing facts in Keyboards, a Musical Instruments book.
97) Thailand
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
"Thailand is a country in Southeast Asia with many amazing sights. From high mountains to beautiful beaches to modern bustling cities, visitors will find a wealth of beauty in this ancient country. Through engaging photographs, fun sidebars, and quick facts, young readers will learn about every aspect of Thailand, from its history and politics to the country's arts, music, languages, and food. Readers will explore city streets and canals and find...
98) Poland
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
"Poland is a country in Eastern Europe that has gone through centuries of change. From monarchies and years under communist rule to today's free society, Polish culture and traditions have stayed strong. Through quick chapters and colorful photographs, young readers will explore the many aspects of Polish culture, including the government, geography, arts, sports, and food. This nation's rich history, presented through age-appropriate text and appealing...
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Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
Description
"This book explores the geography, history, people, government, and economy of the Grand Canyon State. Lists of key people, places, celebrations, plants and animals, cities, and political figures, plus recipes and craft projects, add to the understanding of one of the newest of the United States"--Provided by the publisher.
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