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Author
Publisher
Little Hare
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Presents an artistic look at some of the diverse landscapes that make up Australia, from its rivers, plains, beaches, rain forests, and grasslands, to its cities and suburbs.
"In this magnificent celebration of country, Bronwyn Bancroft uses both images and words to explore the beauty of the Australian continent and to express the depth of her feelings about it. It is a unique showcase of reverence for landscape—from the coast and the outback to...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Follow Coretta Scott King Honor���winning author G. Neri to the end of the world in a captivating travel memoir that explores Antarctica through the curiosity and wonder of his inner child���the kid who dreamed of one day becoming an explorer. Antarctica is a land of extremes���the coldest, windiest, highest, and driest place on the planet. It���s a world where the sun stays hidden half of the year and where visitors must...
3) Mars
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Explore the planet Mars in the second book in this new, nonfiction Level 1 Ready-to-Read series about the universe that's perfect for kids who love science and space!"--
"Explore the planet Mars in the second book in this new, nonfiction Level 1 Ready-to-Read series about the universe that’s perfect for kids who love science and space! Do you see that red dot in the night sky? It’s Mars! Discover the exciting surprises about the Red Planet...
Author
Publisher
Tra Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Created in conjunction with ALMA, the largest astronomical project in the world, this visually stunning tour of the Solar System shows how planetary images and data provided by scientific instruments have contributed to our understanding of how and why planets evolve"--
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"As a young boy, Sebastião Salgado loved exploring his parents’ farm in the forests of Brazil, always dreaming of what might lie beyond his view. When he went away to school, he met Lélia, who showed him how to use a camera. As he looked through the lens, Sebastião realized he could use photography to capture how the world fits together. Sebastião used his pictures to tell the stories of people who might not otherwise be seen. But after witnessing...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Tour the diverse regions of an incredible country in a vivid, joyful, and visually stunning introduction to the people, places, flora, and fauna of India. Watch elephants bathing from a houseboat in Kerala, marvel at ancient cave paintings in Bhimbetka, wander Delhi’s bustling streets, and ride a train through the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas. In spread after colorful spread, India’s breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and...
Author
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Learn all about Jerusalem--a sacred city in the Middle East that has existed for over five thousand years. From the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series comes Where Is?, a series that tells the stories of world-famous landmarks and natural wonders and features a fold-out map! In 2005, a group of construction workers in Jerusalem made an incredible discovery. Underneath the parking lot they were digging up lay an ancient city that was...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents information about the animals and plants native to New Zealand, with instructions for creating a nature journal depicting different species.
''A gorgeous guide to creating a nature journal that will inspire kids around the world to chronicle what they see in their own backyards. Kids love to be outside, but it's easy to miss all the astounding wonders of nature, unless you look closely. Have you ever noticed that ladybugs have different...
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Journey to the ends of the Earth! Make reading your superpower with DK’s beautiful, leveled nonfiction. Use your reading superpowers to learn all about life at the Polar Regions - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress. North Pole, South Pole is a beautifully designed reader all about these icy environments at the ends of the Earth. The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexile’s so...
10) Greece
Author
Series
Publisher
Barefoot Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
a"Let’s explore Greece! See the ducks at Zappeion Gardens, discover what the farmers are selling at Laiki (open market), and taste sweet, fluffy loukoumades. Author Agatha Rodi and illustrator Fotini Tikkou draw on their personal experiences living in Greece to create this appealing board book as part of the Our World Series for very young readers."--
11) Ethiopia
Author
Series
Publisher
Barefoot Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Selam! It’s a beautiful day in Ethiopia with Babi (Daddy). Have a breakfast of spicy chechebsa together, ride horses in the park and gather around the mesob for dinner. Ethiopian author Fitsum Tesfaye Habtemariam and illustrator Netsanet Tesfay draw on their personal experiences of life in Ethiopia to create this sweet board book as part of the Our World series for very young readers."--
12) Australia
Author
Series
Publisher
Barefoot Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Let's spend a day in Australia! Fish at a secret fishing spot, surf at the beach and play backyard cricket before enjoying a treat at the night market. Wadjiginy author Maree McCarthy Yoelu and Australian illustrator Sophie Beer draw on their experiences living in Australia to create this appealing board book as part of the Our World series for very young readers."--
13) China
Author
Series
Publisher
Barefoot Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Nǐ hǎo! Let's spend a day in China! Fly kites in the square, buy sweet lychee at the market and go paddle boating at the lake. Author Songju Ma Daemicke and illustrator Jam Dong draw on their personal experiences growing up in China to create this appealing board book as part of the Our World Series for very young readers."--
Author
Publisher
Nodin Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Describes the customs, songs, foods, and activities associated with the celebration of Christmas in Sweden by following a family as they prepare for holiday festivities.
"In the busy house of the Svennson family, everyone is getting ready for the Swedish holiday of Lucia Day, December 13. The book tells the story of Santa Lucia through the eyes of three children in modern-day Sweden. It describes their giddy activities, brought to life in colorful,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gibbs Smith
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"A fascinating collection of illustrations for young readers featuring scientifically accurate and super colorful scenes of what there is to see and learn about in space: planets (made of diamonds), moons (with a crater a thousand miles long), solar flares, comets, black holes (where nothing can escape), and even volcanoes! Illustrator Greg Paprocki’s popular BabyLit alphabet board books feature his classically retro mid-century art style that’s...
16) Deb Haaland
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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Description
Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Deb Haaland! As a child of two military parents, Deb Haaland moved around a lot when she was young before finally settling in Albuquerque to be near family. But she persisted, studying hard and eventually earning a law degree. An enrolled member of the Pueblo Laguna...
Author
Publisher
Purple House Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
One of the WPA's great successes, the Pack Horse Library Project of Eastern Kentucky provided books to those in remote locations.
It's 4:30 in the morning, and the "book woman" and her horse are already on their way. Hers is an important job, for the folks along her treacherous route are eager for the tattered books and magazines she carries in her saddlebags. During the Great Depression, thousands lived on the brink of starvation. Many perished....
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A quippy, fun, and empathetic read that reminds readers they are not alone in their feelings, teaches them the science of mental illness, and empowers them to quell the brain beasts of depression and anxiety"--
"It can be hard to find the words to describe the icky feelings that seem to come from nowhere and sap all your joy and energy. You can tell that your brain just isn't pulling off the same tasks as others, and you're constantly bouncing between...
Author
Publisher
Calkins Creek, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"How did Ben Franklin become an outspoken leader of the American Revolution? Learn all about it in seven (not-so-easy) steps in this humorous, accessible middle-grade chapter book that focuses on Ben’s political awakening. Famous founding father Benjamin Franklin was a proud subject of the British Empire—until he wasn’t. It took nearly seventy years and seven not-so-easy steps to turn Benjamin Franklin from a loyal British subject to a British...
Author
Series
Doña Quixote volume 1
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Middle Schooler by Day. Monster Hunter by (K)night. In this action-packed and hilarious contemporary graphic novel retelling of Don Quixote, a young girl in Texas is obsessed with becoming a modern-day knight and thwarting supernatural evil―for fans of Mighty Jack, Zita the Spacegirl, and Amulet. “Folklore, fun, and adventure at its best.” ―Max Brallier, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Last Kids on Earth Lucia Castillo dreams...
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