Washoe County Library System

"Dinosaurs are an endless source of fascination for children and adults alike. This book teaches readers about different species, indicating the periods in which they lived and proving curious facts. Question prompts are provided throughout the book, making it ideal for classroom discussion. Suggested activities and a glossary are also included"--

"Learn all about the world of these massive, majestic mammals in this level 1 hippos reader"-- "Fans of the adorable internet sensation Fiona the Hippo and other animal loving kids will be excited to read about the amazing lives of hippos in the wild. What's that animal with tiny round ears and a big nose peeking out of the river? It's a hippopotamus! Early readers will learn all about these huge, mysterious mammals in this Level 1 reader from National...

"An educational book that helps grieving children understand what happens when we die, and celebrates the traditions people around the world use to honor the dead. Death is an important part of life, and yet it is one of the hardest things to talk about—for adults as well as children. Historian and museum curator Sarah Chavez is determined to create a book that sparks wonder and curiosity about dying, instead of fear and shame. In this informative...

"The Chinese zodiac is based on a story of a great race amongst animals. Lucky Lunar Animals takes readers through the 12-animal cycle to discover the personality traits of each in both English and Mandarin Chinese. Readers will also be able to use the included chart to determine their own zodiac animal based on their birth year. The eye-catching and unique artwork – made from adorable paper cut-outs – encourages reading and makes it fun to learn...

''All about the human body for kids 1 to 3! "All kids will see themselves in this beautiful book, intentionally designed to help toddlers learn about the amazing things their bodies can do." — Emily Oster, CEO of ParentData and bestselling author of Expecting Better, Cribsheet, and The Family Firm. Learning how the human body works is an important skill for toddlers. This adorable kids anatomy book walks them through every major body part, with...

"Inspired by a segment originally aired on The Undefeated, ESPN Sports Center Anchor Elle Duncan shares a moving letter written for her daughter that will resonate with moms and daughters everywhere"-- "ESPN SportsCenter anchor Elle Duncan and Corretta Scott King Illustrator Honoree Laura Freeman team up in this moving ode to Duncan's daughter that will resonate with mothers and daughters everywhere. I will wrap my arms around you, so you will know...

Inviting kids to pick up their pencils and collect their collage materials, this fact-filled activity book showcases 25 of the world's best-known artists who provide inspiration for all kinds of creative crafts. ''Jam-packed with imaginative ideas for all kinds of creative crafts . . . this book will make YOU an artist! Pick up your pencils, collect your collage materials, and take inspiration from 25 of the world's best-known artists in this fact-filled...

''From #1 New York Times bestselling authors Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz, hosts of the #1 kids podcast Wow in the World, comes another page-turning book filled with 250 amazing facts, photos, and illustrations. What in the wow is a moonbow? Where in the wow was a cat named mayor? Why in the wow is bubblegum pink? And how in the wow does Uranus stink? From an island of pigs to astronauts who wear diapers, the world is full of bonkerballs stuff! Luckily,...

''A fascinating look at the most destructive wildfires in American history, the impact of climate change, and what we're doing right and wrong to manage forest fire, from a National Book Award finalist. Perfect for young fans of disaster stories and national history. Wildfires have been part of the American landscape for thousands of years. Forests need fire--it's as necessary to their well-being as soil and sunlight. But some fires burn out of...

"On July 1, 1916, witnesses watched in horror as twenty-three-year-old Charles Vansant was attacked and killed by a shark in shallow water at Beach Haven, New Jersey--the first recorded shark attack in American history. Scientists claimed a shark could not be responsible, but more deadly attacks soon followed along the Jersey Shore and up the freshwater Matawan Creek, setting off a nationwide panic that led the White House to declare a war on sharks"-- "The...