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Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Do you know where you should always move first in Tic Tac Toe? Understand the betting cube in backgammon? Want to know the best property in Monopoly? Did you know that the African game Mancala might have led one of its players to make an early approximation of the number pi? Or that the nigh-magical Golden Ratio can help you win at Rock Paper Scissors? Around the World in Eighty Games is a gleeful exploration of games and math, spanning centuries...
Author
Series
Max Einstein volume 3
Language
English
Description
Finds Max on the run from Corporation thugs before the Change Maker kids begin working on a plan to end world hunger, a challenging goal that is complicated by mysterious clues about Max's unknown family.
Author
Language
English
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Based on a real incident that occurred in the island town of Vinalhaven, Maine, this rhyming story recounts what happens when a really big flatbed truck carrying a mysterious, covered load across a small island gets stuck on a tight curve and blocks traffic in both directions.
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Jenny Chow, determined to hold her own in her family's annual chopsticks challenge, creates a solution through STEAM trial and error to master those slippery, oh-so-tricky chopsticks. Includes instructions on how to make DIY chopstick tongs.
5) Free
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Publisher
Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"The Great Bird Circus is headed to a big show but when they reach the border, there's trouble. Paloma and the ringmaster can cross, but the birds need paperwork, and lots of it! The situation seems hopeless, until Paloma's quick thinking saves the day. The birds are freed from their cages, the truck passes through, and as the border guard looks on in horror, the birds fly over the border and the circus is reunited on the other side!"--
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Language
English
Description
"Presidential inaugural poet and #1 New York Times bestselling author Amanda Gorman and Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Honor winner Christian Robinson have created a timeless message of hope. Sometimes the world feels broken. And problems seem too big to fix. But somehow, we all have the power to make a difference. With a little faith, and maybe the help of a friend, together we can find beauty and create change. With intimate and inspiring...
9) Number talk!
Series
Publisher
Findaway World, LLC
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Kids will practice important math concepts with learning apps, flash cards and quizzes. Advance multiplication and division skills ; Learn basic algebra ; Use math to get through challenges ; Improve problem-solving speed."--
10) Cone dog
Author
Publisher
Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"One day, Emma the dog leaves the vet with a mysterious cone fastened around her neck. How did it get there? And why does it look like a lampshade? It dulls her digging and makes Garson the fashionable greyhound gawk at her. After several fruitless escape maneuvers, Emma sulks and accepts that the cone isn't coming off. But Emma soon discovers by a happy accident that her cone is perfect for catching the balls her human throws, and she realizes the...
Publisher
Simon Spotlight, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
When bridge-eating beetles prevent Mr. McFluster from getting a pizza across the canyon to a hungry customer, the Fix-It Force comes up with a solution involving leaf blowers.
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Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Have you ever thought about how your favorite things became your favorites in the first place? Sometimes picking a favorite can be easy: you know from the moment you see it. And sometimes, selecting one can take a little longer as you consider all the options. The choice is yours: you can have many favorites or none at all. You might even find that your favorite changes. From colors to animals to the perfect hat, there are so many things to love...
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Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books/Capstone
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Lola learns about the Tooth Fairy's friend, el ratn̤, in another adventure celebrating her Guatemalan heritage! Lola is excited when her cousin Luis comes to visit from Guatemala. The fun doubles when they discover that they both have a wiggly tooth! Lola is looking forward to a treat from the Tooth Fairy when her tooth comes out, but Luis is worried. How will el ratn̤--the Guatemalan mouse who brings money for lost teeth--find him in Texas? Lola...
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Series
Publisher
QEB Publishing an imprint of Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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Someone has been stealing food from Snowball, the classroom pet bunny! Can Izzy use her SEN Superpowers to track down the culprit and save the day? SEN Superpowers: The Classroom Mystery explores the topic of ADHD with an empowering story and adorable illustrations.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
A dazzling wordless picture book celebrates creative problem-solving, teamwork, and the sun-splashed wonder of a day at the beach. The creators of the acclaimed Over the Shop evoke a perfect summer beach day -- and themes of creativity, cooperation, flexibility, and persistence -- all without a word in this sun-warmed, salt-stained delight of a story. A busload of beachgoers spills out onto the sand for a day of fun and frolic. Three siblings begin...
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Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library/Abdo Pub
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"This title makes social-emotional learning approachable and easy! The book profiles the intellectual dimension of wellness. Informative, thought-provoking text examines the core elements and the practices that support intellectual wellness, including a think journal, curiosity collage, and more. Woven throughout the main text are activities and projects encouraging readers to explore wellness in a creative way. Aligned to Common Core Standards and...
17) Big minds!
Series
Publisher
Findaway World, LLC
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Open young minds up to the world around them with these interactive art, science, technology, engineering and math-based games. Strengthen math skills; Explore light and its characteristics; Develop fine motor skills; Strengthen problem-solving and critical thinking skills."--
Series
Publisher
Findaway World, LLC
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"These ocean-themed interactive games, puzzles and activities are overflowing with fun ways for kids to learn about science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Explore the sea and its creatures; Get to know the properties of water; Learn colors, numbers, shapes, and patterns; Enhance motor skills and memory."--
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Mecha Elmo, Mecha Abby, and Mecha Cookie Monster help chickens speed across the finish line! The chickens are ready to race in the Chicken Roll, but the race gets off to a slow start when the chickens don't roll. The Mechas realize that gravity will start the race so they build the perfect ramp and solve the problem!"--
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Mecha Elmo, Mecha Cookie Monster, and Mecha Abby Cadabby are robot heroes-in-training who use their STEM superpowers to solve wacky larger-than-life problems. When a super-duper magnet at a construction site accidentally turns on, attracting all the metal in the city, the Mechas are ready to help. But the robot friends are made of metal, too! The mighty Mecha Builders try different plans and they don't give up until the problem is solved.
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