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Author
Publisher
Seven Stories Press
Language
English
Description
"Oh, The Things We're For! is a celebration of the better world that is not only possible, but is here today if we choose it. Today's kids are well aware of the many challenges that they face in a world they are inheriting, from climate change to police violence, crowded classrooms to healthcare"--
Author
Publisher
Ruby Tuesday Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"These little eight-legged creatures are often the stuff of people's nightmares, but spiders are amazing animals that are essential for our world. Told from a spider's point of view, in this book spiders set out to convince their human doubters that they really aren't out to scare or harm people. In fact, they are far too busy weaving beautiful silk structures, hunting, keeping insect pests under control and raising their young to want to frighten...
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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An inspiring and empowering picture book about the small things kids do that have the potential to change the world! Meet some of the world's most beloved movers, shakers, scientists, activists, dreamers, and doers from the past and present who model what every childhood first can lead to! Neil Armstrong, Misty Copeland, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and more were once kids-they grew up to lead us to the moon, dance in the ballet, and break barriers. From...
Author
Publisher
Salaam Reads, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"An inspiring and empowering young readers edition of We Are Not Here to be Bystanders, the memoir by Women's March coorganizer and activist Linda Sarsour. In this middle grade edition of We Are Not Here to be Bystanders, Linda Sarsour shares the memories that shaped her into the activist she is today, and how these pivotal moments in her life led her to being an organizer in one of the largest single-day protests in US history. From the Brooklyn...
Author
Publisher
Norton Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"A contemporary master of the nursery tale brings her unique imagination to a beloved classic. First published in 1924 -- two years before Winnie-the-Pooh -- A. A. Milne's When We Were Very Young is among the most familiar and cherished works in children's literature. A whimsical celebration of childhood, Milne wrote the collection for his three-year-old son, and the poems have been read and sung to children for decades since. Now, Rosemary Wells...
Author
Publisher
Rocky Nook Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Ever since photography was invented almost 200 years ago, women have broken barriers and influenced the art form. Now, this first-ever children's book about women photogaphers tells the stories of 35 of the most talented historical and contemporary shutterbugs."--
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"Catherine Thimmesh introduces the incredible talents of the paleoartist, whose work reanimates gone-but-never-forgotten dinosaurs in giant full-color paintings that are as strikingly beautiful as they aim to be scientifically accurate, down to the smallest detail. Follow a paleoartist through the scientific process of ascertaining the appearance of various dinosaurs from millions of years ago to learn how science, art, and imagination combine to...
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"First described by Plato, the idea of Atlantis has existed since 360 BC! Learn about the history of the Greek god Poseidon's relationship with the kingdom and the real research that's been done by historians and scientists who are trying to locate Atlantis. Featured in plenty of movies, books, and comics, Atlantis is still relevant in popular culture today...but does it really exist? Find out all the facts we do know about it in this exciting book"--...
Author
Publisher
Greystone Kids, Greystone Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
What do you see when you look up at the sky? Children’s poet, Robert Heidbreder, shares thirty memorable poems that capture the magic and beauty of all the wonderful things kids can see when they gaze at the sky. Gorgeous illustrations by artist and naturalist Emily Dove depict a diverse cast of children playing and cheering under a sky filled with birds and balloons, snow and shooting stars, sunflowers and falling leaves, and helicopters and...
Author
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
Publisher
North Atlantic Books
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
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Description
This nonfiction book makes the case sensitively for both vegetarianism and veganism with gorgeous artwork and a clear, firm stance about the needs of animals and the peril to the greater environment. A separate section entitled "What Else Can We Do?" suggests ways children can learn more about the vegetarian and vegan lifestyles.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Read about all of the rational and fanciful explanations for the flattened patterns in crops all over the world, from the United Kingdom to Australia. Artists and hoaxers alike have claimed credit for these massive projects, but some people think that the source could be paranormal. Are these circles an elaborate prank, or could they be something more?"--
Publisher
Crown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
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Description
What do we tell our children when the world seems bleak, and prejudice and racism run rampant? With 96 lavishly designed pages of original art and prose, fifty diverse creators lend voice to young activists.
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Series
Language
English
Description
"What does it mean to show respect in real life? Showing respect could look like saying "please" and "thank you." It could mean apologizing when you make a mistake or do something hurtful. One of the best ways to show respect is to honor someone's boundaries or listen to their feelings. Respect is a key tenet of citizenship, but it can be a difficult concept for little citizens to understand. Using helpful examples of how to apply this principle in...
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Series
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA)
Pub. Date
©2015.
Language
English
Description
"Examines what is known about the human body today, and how different the facts are from what scientists, from ancient Egyptians to the recent past, believed to be true."--
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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Description
"Also known as Nessie, this creature of the lake has a history that dates all the way back to the year 565. Since then, there have been photographs and films that allegedly show proof of the monster's existence. But are they fact or fiction? Learn all about the research, expeditions, and tests that provide clues about the Loch Ness Monster and whether or not she is real in this captivating book for young readers!"--
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