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20 things you should know about mammal adaptations

Hughes, Sloane,


Includes index. "This books discusses mammal adaptations and features 20 facts about them"--
Date Published:2023

You will be my friend

Brown, Peter, 1979-,


Kirkus Review. Kirkus Review, July 2011. Lucy, a young bear, starts her day determined to make a new friend but her enthusiasm leads to all sorts of problems until, just as she is about to give up, an unexpected friend finds her.
Date Published:2011

Wrecking ball

Kinney, Jeff,


A home remodeling project for the Heffleys goes horribly wrong and now they have to move.
Date Published:2019

The brightest night : the graphic novel

Sutherland, Tui, 1978-,


Based on: The brightest night / by Tui T. Sutherland. volume number and part title from front cover. Presents a graphic novelization of Tui T. Sutherland's "The Brightest Night' in which Sunny, one of the dragonets of destiny, feels guilty for leaving Starflight with Morrowseer when she finds him hurt, and fights to rescue him, but is caught up in her own trouble when she does.
Date Published:2021

Will's race for home : a western

Rhodes, Jewell Parker,


Booklist starred, January 2025. Horn Book, March 2025. Kirkus Starred, December 2024. Pub Weekly, October 2024. School Library Journal starred, November 2024. During the land rush of 1889, African American Will and his father journey from Texas to Oklahoma, racing thousands of others to stake their claim.
Date Published:2025

The Wilderness

McCarthy, Steve, 1984-


Booklist, October 2023. Kirkus Review, September 2023. "Oktober Vasylenko likes his adventures to be safe, warm, and preferably inside, in the pages of a book. But the rest of the Vasylenko family love the outdoors, always tramping through the slimy, grimy, and climby wild to see what thrills they can find. And tomorrow, Oktober will be joining them. Even if he's scared, even if he gets lost, even if he finds the monster called the Wilderness, a nasty scary thing with sharp teeth that can smoosh children. But as Oktober finds out, sometimes, in the joy of getting lost, the most miraculous things are found and friends can be made. As long as Oktober is brave, anything is possible!"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2023

Booklist, October 2023. Kirkus Review, September 2023. "Oktober Vasylenko likes his adventures to be safe, warm, and preferably inside, in the pages of a book. But the rest of the Vasylenko family love the outdoors, always tramping through the slimy, grimy, and climby wild to see what thrills they can find. And tomorrow, Oktober will be joining them. Even if he's scared, even if he gets lost, even if he finds the monster called the Wilderness, a nasty scary thing with sharp teeth that can smoosh children. But as Oktober finds out, sometimes, in the joy of getting lost, the most miraculous things are found and friends can be made. As long as Oktober is brave, anything is possible!"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2023

Where are my books

Ohi, Debbie Ridpath, 1962-,


Spencer loves books and reads one every night, sometimes aloud, then puts the book back in its place, but one morning his favorite book is missing, and the next day another, each replaced by a different object.
Date Published:2015

We are branches

Sidman, Joyce,


Booklist starred, May 01, 2023. Kirkus, March 01, 2023. Publisher's Weekly, March 27, 2023. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, May 2023. Branches are all around us. Branches--strong, hopeful, beautiful--are the shape of life. How many can you find? Companion to Swirl By Swirl.
Date Published:2023

The undead fox of Deadwood Forest

Hartman, Aubrey,


Booklist starred, January 01, 2025. Horn book, May 2025. Kirkus starred, December 01, 2024. Publisher's Weekly starred, November 18, 2024. School library journal, January 31, 2025. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starred, February 2025. An undead fox serving as the Usher of souls has his life upended when a mysterious badger soul appears.
Date Published:2025

The umbrella

Ferry, Beth,


Kirkus Review. Publishers Weekly. Kirkus Review, December 2022. Publishers Weekly, January 2023. A little girl and her dog find unexpected ways to spread the light in their dreary town where it always rains, showing that happiness is contagious.
Date Published:2023

Surprising, goofy jokes about holidays

Garstecki, Julia,


Happy holidays! -- Halloween and Thanksgiving humor -- Celebrating Christmas and Hanukkah -- More fun days -- Get in on the Hi jinx. School Library Journal, April2022. A collection of jokes that have a holiday theme.
Date Published:2022

Song in the city

Bernstrom, Daniel,


Booklist starred, October 2022. Kirkus Review, September 2022. Publishers Weekly, August 2022. School Library Journal starred, October 2022. "A young blind girl, filled with the sounds of her beloved city, shares a song with her grandmother that changes the two forever. After helping Grandma realize that the city makes music as beautiful as the sounds they hear in church on Sunday morning, the two sit down and take in all the sounds of the city . . . together"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2022

Booklist starred, October 2022. Kirkus Review, September 2022. Publishers Weekly, August 2022. School Library Journal starred, October 2022. "A young blind girl, filled with the sounds of her beloved city, shares a song with her grandmother that changes the two forever. After helping Grandma realize that the city makes music as beautiful as the sounds they hear in church on Sunday morning, the two sit down and take in all the sounds of the city . . . together"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2022

Shining a light : celebrating 40 Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who changed the world

Bybee, Veeda,


Includes glossary. Yung Wing -- Look Tin Eli -- Tye Leung Schulze -- Margaret Chung -- Duke Kahanamoku -- Bhagat Singh Thind -- Dalip Singh Saund -- Kenichi "Zeni" Zenimura -- Feng-Shan Ho -- Isamu Noguchi -- Anna May Wong -- Taro Yashima -- Gyo Fujikawa -- Tyrus Wong -- Chien-Shiung Wu -- Larry Itliong -- Susan Ahn Cuddy -- Grace Lee Boggs -- I. M. Pei -- Young-Oak Kim -- Cecilia Chiang -- Yuri Kochiyama -- Wataru "Wat" Misaka -- Daniel Inouye -- Victoria "Vicki" Manalo Draves -- Patsy Mink -- Norman "Norm" Mineta -- George Takei -- Haing Ngor -- Bruce Lee -- Yo-Yo Ma -- Maya Lin -- Kalpana Chawla -- Kamala Harris -- Tammy Duckworth -- Jerry Yang -- Kristi Yamaguchi -- Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson -- Channapha Khamvongsa -- Sunisa "Suni" Lee. Junior Library Guild. "Meet forty people who helped change the world in countless ways in this beautifully illustrated collective biography. From scientists to sports stars, aerospace engineers to artists, every person shines in this collection. Dynamic portraits portray each person with bold colors and clever, precise details. Each biography celebrates the determination and courage of people who were on the forefront of changing society. Using their specific talents, each individual fought for the space for people of Asian and Pacific Islander descent to be seen and treated with dignity and respect. Their important legacy lives on today"--From the publisher's web site.
Date Published:2023

Includes glossary. Yung Wing -- Look Tin Eli -- Tye Leung Schulze -- Margaret Chung -- Duke Kahanamoku -- Bhagat Singh Thind -- Dalip Singh Saund -- Kenichi "Zeni" Zenimura -- Feng-Shan Ho -- Isamu Noguchi -- Anna May Wong -- Taro Yashima -- Gyo Fujikawa -- Tyrus Wong -- Chien-Shiung Wu -- Larry Itliong -- Susan Ahn Cuddy -- Grace Lee Boggs -- I. M. Pei -- Young-Oak Kim -- Cecilia Chiang -- Yuri Kochiyama -- Wataru "Wat" Misaka -- Daniel Inouye -- Victoria "Vicki" Manalo Draves -- Patsy Mink -- Norman "Norm" Mineta -- George Takei -- Haing Ngor -- Bruce Lee -- Yo-Yo Ma -- Maya Lin -- Kalpana Chawla -- Kamala Harris -- Tammy Duckworth -- Jerry Yang -- Kristi Yamaguchi -- Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson -- Channapha Khamvongsa -- Sunisa "Suni" Lee. Junior Library Guild. "Meet forty people who helped change the world in countless ways in this beautifully illustrated collective biography. From scientists to sports stars, aerospace engineers to artists, every person shines in this collection. Dynamic portraits portray each person with bold colors and clever, precise details. Each biography celebrates the determination and courage of people who were on the forefront of changing society. Using their specific talents, each individual fought for the space for people of Asian and Pacific Islander descent to be seen and treated with dignity and respect. Their important legacy lives on today"--From the publisher's web site.

Date Published:2023

The seashore book

Zolotow, Charlotte, 1915-2013.,


Horn book guide, A mother's words help a little boy imagine the sights and sounds of the seashore, even though he has never seen the ocean.
Date Published:2017

Sea turtles

Bassier, Emma,


"4D book!"--Cover. Includes glossary. Includes index. Ocean reptile -- Inside the shell -- Daily life -- Life cycle -- Making connections. "Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text introduce readers to the special life cycle, behavior, physical characteristics, and habitat of sea turtles. Beautiful ocean images will help students get to know these cute creatures, big and small. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by the publisher.
Date Published:2020

"4D book!"--Cover. Includes glossary. Includes index. Ocean reptile -- Inside the shell -- Daily life -- Life cycle -- Making connections. "Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text introduce readers to the special life cycle, behavior, physical characteristics, and habitat of sea turtles. Beautiful ocean images will help students get to know these cute creatures, big and small. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by the publisher.

Date Published:2020

Sea horses

Moening, Kate,


Life in the coral reef -- Watchful sea horses -- Hungry, hungry horses -- Glossary -- To learn more -- Index. "Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to sea horses. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
Date Published:2022

Sacagawea

Doyle, Abby Badach,


"Investigate!" "Sacagawea is a well-known Native American because of her role as a guide and interpreter during the Lewis and Clark Expedition. But much of her life is unknown. In this volume, readers explore the history of Sacagawea and the Lemhi Shoshone people, learning how she and her tribe were changed by Europeans arriving on their land. Readers also learn about Sacagawea's influence on United States history through achievable language and details, as well as fact boxes. Historical images and a concluding timeline bring Sacagawea from legend to life"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2023

"Investigate!" "Sacagawea is a well-known Native American because of her role as a guide and interpreter during the Lewis and Clark Expedition. But much of her life is unknown. In this volume, readers explore the history of Sacagawea and the Lemhi Shoshone people, learning how she and her tribe were changed by Europeans arriving on their land. Readers also learn about Sacagawea's influence on United States history through achievable language and details, as well as fact boxes. Historical images and a concluding timeline bring Sacagawea from legend to life"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2023

Pete the Cat screams for ice cream!

Dean, Kim, 1969-


"I scream! You scream! Pete screams for ice cream! The Just Chillin' ice cream truck is coming today and Pete the Cat can't wait. He runs as fast as he can to find the truck. It's getting late, but his friends need his help. Will Pete take a little time out of his day to help his friends?"--
Date Published:2024

Pepe and the parade : a celebration of Hispanic heritage

Kyle, Tracey,


School Library Journal, September 2019. Pepe, who is Mexican American, enjoys participating in a festival celebrating his heritage and that of his family and friends, who are from Chile, Ecuador, Peru, and many other countries. Includes author's note about Hispanic American History month and the difference between the terms Hispanic and Latino.
Date Published:2019

One boy watching

Snider, Grant,


Booklist, May 2022. Kirkus Review, March 2022. Pub Weekly, May 2022. School Library Journal, July 2022. "Follows one boy's early morning bus ride to school and the many things he observes"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2022