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The Young Astronaut's Guide to the Universe

Prepare for lift-off and let friendly astronaut guides take you on a tour of the universe! Take a closer look at the planets in our solar system. Orbit the Sun and learn why we only see the Moon at night. Explore far flung galaxies, uncover black holes, and discover the amazing technology behind space travel. This series is a fun and accessible introduction to space for younger readers, with a focus on helping them to understand their place in the universe. Stunning photography, fun illustrations and up-to-date facts bring the wonders of space to life. It's a must for all budding astronauts!

Their Great Gift: Courage, Sacrifice, and Hope in a New Land

With lyrical text and thought-provoking photography, Their Great Gift explores the experiences of immigrants in the twenty-first century, focusing on the lives of children. Images of families who came to the United States from many different parts of the world celebrate the diversity of that country and contain a vision of hope for the future.

Their Skeletons Speak

Kennewick Man is a paleo-American skeleton discovered in Washington in the late 1990s. K-man’s remains would eventually further scientific understanding of the origins and experiences of the earliest human inhabitants of this continent—but not before a protracted court battle over the fate of the bones.

Then and Now (Pogo Books)

What cultural movements affected changes in style and dress? What technological developments affected change in communication? Each book in Then and Now highlights a specific human need or want and how it has developed through time, helping readers compare life in the past to life today. Bright, colour photographs complement the carefully levelled text to make reading for understanding easy and fun.

Then to Now Tech (21st Century Junior Library)

Tech is constantly progressing and changing. But have you ever stopped and wondered how it all started? In this series, discover how early innovations evolved into the technology we have today. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask questions about this technology.

Theodosia Burr: Teen Eyewitness to the Founding of the New Nation

Theodosia Burr, daughter of Vice President Aaron Burr, came of age in New York City when the New Nation was growing up. She attended the inauguration of President George Washington in 1789, was at her father's side on the campaign trail and at his inauguration in 1801, attended presidential addresses to Congress, and hosted the most prominent politicians and thinkers of her time. Based on research at libraries and archives, and from the rich body of letters Theodosia and her family left behind, this historical narrative introduces readers to a most unusual girl who pursued a radical new path for women.

There Was a Hole

Lily has a hole. It eats her joy, makes her angry, and--no matter what Daddy does to try to help--it just keeps growing. So Lily retreats. But a friend lets her in on a secret (he has a hole too!) and shows her the best way to repair holes: spend time on friends, family, the things you love, yourself, and kindness. Those patches don't make the hole go away, but they help. A lyrical and age-appropriate story for learning to cope with grief and loss.

There Was an Old Dog Who Needed a Nap

An old dog wants nothing more than to take a nap, but a musical mouse makes this impossible. Through rhyming text and a series of funny letters, the miscommunication between the two builds to a surprising ending.

There's a Cat in Our Class!: A Tale about Getting Along

Max, Rusty, Ginger, and Tanner assume without question that their new classmate is just like them . . . a DOG. Guess what? Samantha is NOT a dog, which leads to a whole heap of questions. But in little time, all the tails in Miss Biscuit's classroom start wagging, and Samantha is celebrated for the CAT she is, just in time for another new student! There's a Cat in Our Class! is a kid-friendly exploration of diversity, teaching kids the value of not only accepting but embracing the differences of those around us. Included is a Note to Readers written by Gayle E. Pitman, PhD, that discusses how parents, teachers, and other adults can talk with children about diversity in a way that's meaningful and effective.

There's an Alien in My Lunchbox!

Noah brings his favorite storybook to school for Show and Tell, but the characters escape and begin causing havoc! Alien's stolen Noah's lunch, Dragon's roaring at the little ones, and Ghost has blocked the toilets. But when Noah finally catches them and begins to read to the class, something truly magical happens. Discover the magic of books . . . when they behave.