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Series: AGNES AND FRIENDS Agnes and the Sheep Hardcover Elle Rowley 9780744056709 $22.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Aug 16, 2022

A charming but amusing picture book series for children aged 3-5, that follows a Great Dane called Agnes and some sheep who love to cause mischiefJoin Agnes and the sneaky sheep as they finally muster the courage to venture indoors, in this cheeky yet charming children’s story.When the humans go out for the day, leaving their dog, Agnes, and the sheep alone at the house, the animals decide to take advantage of this opportunity. The sheep had always wondered what it would be like inside that huge, warm home and this was their chance to find out.... + Read More
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The World's Wildest Places And the People Protecting Them Hardcover Lily Dyu 9780744057904 $28.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 5 - 7 Aug 23, 2022

Discover the wildest places on earth, and meet the amazing people dedicating their lives to conserving them.Embark on the journey of a lifetime to 20 of the world’s wildest places! Explore each environment and learn about the keepers who are working to preserve them for future generations. Meet the animals and plants who call the wildernesshome, and discover how you can take active steps to make a difference. Featuring colorful original illustrations and stunning photography, The World’s Wildest Places brings the excitement of the jungle and t... + Read More
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Series: VOCABULARY BUILDERS 1000 Bilingual words Nature English-Spanish Bilingual edition Hardcover Jules Pottle 9780744064483 $19.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 5 - 7 Aug 16, 2022

Build up a vocabulary and interest in Earth science, wildlife and the environment!Expand your English knowledge and improve your reading comprehension and grammar skills through this natural science book. Learn about plants, animals, natural landscapes, and the oceans — and the human impact on the planet.This picture book helps children and EFL learners build up a vocabulary of 1,000 nature words. Inside, you’ll find: • A comprehensive range of nature topics — from nature activities, our planet, different habitats and weather to the kingdoms... + Read More
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Series: ANCIENT MYTHS Egyptian Myths Hardcover Jean Menzies 9780744056778 $28.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 5 - 9 Aug 23, 2022

A beautifully illustrated collection of more than 20 ancient Egyptian myths retold for childrenDelve into a world of strange creatures, magical powers, and warring gods in this thrilling compendium of ancient Egyptian stories. With over 20 exciting tales alongside fascinating historical information, this is a must-have introduction for young readers interested in one of the world’s great early civilizations.From the creation of the world, to the pharaohs chosen by the gods, these stories chart the full sweep of ancient Egyptian mythology, revea... + Read More
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Series: DK'S ULTIMATE HANDBOOK Animal Ultimate Handbook The Need-to-Know Facts and Stats on More Than 200 Animals Paperback DK 9780744056693 $19.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Aug 23, 2022

Discover everything you need to know about the animal kingdom in this essential, fact-filled handbook.Take a tour of the animal kingdom and learn everything there is to know about the wildlife that inhabits the Earth in this complete guide to animals.The latest title in DK’s popular Ultimate Handbook series takes you on a journey of a lifetime as you discover some of the world’s most incredible mammals, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. Whether you are trekking through the hot and humid rainforest, exploring the dark depths of the ocean,... + Read More
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Series: DK HOW TO BE GOOD AT How to Be Good at English Language Arts The Simplest-ever Visual Guide Paperback DK 9780744048476 $33.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 11 Aug 23, 2022

Ideal for home learning, this simple and inspirational book has everything you need to grasp grammar and punctuation, and master essential reading and writing skills.Need help telling your adjectives from your adverbs? Struggling to figure out what that poem is really about, or where to begin with your essay?Using short, straightforward explanations and clear graphics to shed light on the trickiest of topics, this is the perfect guide to understanding and using the English language. Illustrated examples make daunting grammar accessible and fun,... + Read More
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Series: DK EXPLORERS Artists Inspiring Stories of Their Lives and Works Hardcover DK 9780744056679 $28.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 9 Aug 30, 2022

Wonder at the incredible stories behind more than 50 artists who have inspired the world. Meet the cool creatives behind awe-inspiring art, with this nonfiction book for kids. Pour paint onto a canvas with Jackson Pollock, laugh along with the pranks of Hokusai, and find beauty in your self-portrait with Frida Kahlo, as you follow the stories of more than 50 amazing artists and their groundbreaking work.Through charming storytelling rich in detail, Artists covers celebrated figures as well as lesser-known trailblazers, each with a tale as intri... + Read More
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Series: POCKET GENIUS Pocket Genius Birds of North America Paperback DK 9780744058086 $9.50 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Aug 30, 2022

An illustrated reference guide to the birds of North America.The ultimate pocket-size guide to more than 250 of North America’s feathered residents.Can American dippers stay under water for as long as half a minute? Why does the golden eagle have feathered legs while the bald eagle’s legs are bare? Is the long-legged, scrappy roadrunner truly able to run circles around a rattlesnake? Whether you are a budding bird-watcher hoping to find species in woodlands or someone curious about the feathered visitors in your own backyard, you can look for a... + Read More
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Series: DK WHAT'S THE POINT OF? What's the Point of Philosophy? Hardcover DK 9780744056242 $25.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Aug 30, 2022

This book is full of stories highlighting how philosophy over the ages has impacted the way we think and behave today.Travel down the road of wisdom to discover how philosophers have puzzled over the meaning of life, the human experience, and existence itself.Why is philosophy important? What’s so great about it? Take a leap into the world of philosophy and have all your questions answered while discovering the unexpectedly interesting history of philosophy and its many schools of thought.Philosophical ideas affect our day-to-day lives in ways ... + Read More
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Series: DK EYEWITNESS Eyewitness Ancient Rome Discover one of history's greatest civilizations Paperback DK 9780744056365 $13.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Sep 06, 2022

A picture-packed guide to the rise and fall of one of the most fascinating ancient civilizations.Travel back in time to the birth of Rome in the 8th century BCE and learn all about the ancient Roman empire and its people.This reference book for children tells the story of Rome’s rise from a small city-state ruled by kings to one of the most powerful empires in history. It covers not only political history but also shows how ancient Romans lived their lives—from family life and Roman children to the life of a soldier and games at the arenas. Rea... + Read More
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Series: DK EYEWITNESS Eyewitness Ancient Rome Discover one of history's greatest civilizations Hardcover DK 9780744056372 $22.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Sep 06, 2022

A picture-packed guide to the rise and fall of one of the most fascinating ancient civilizations.Travel back in time to the birth of Rome in the 8th century BCE and learn all about the ancient Roman empire and its people.This reference book for children tells the story of Rome’s rise from a small city-state ruled by kings to one of the most powerful empires in history. It covers not only political history but also shows how ancient Romans lived their lives—from family life and Roman children to the life of a soldier and games at the arenas. Rea... + Read More
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Series: DK EYEWITNESS Eyewitness Natural Disasters Paperback DK 9780744056389 $13.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Sep 06, 2022

A thorough guide to the dynamic natural phenomena across our planet.Be it raging floods or the outbreak of infectious diseases, find out what causes these disasters and how they are managed.This comprehensive guide dives deep into Earth’s crust to discover what causes earthquakes, why volcanoes erupt, and how tsunami’s travel. Find out more about great floods and extreme famines and learn how studies help predict hurricanes, prevent avalanches, control wildfires, and survive earthquakes. Follow the journey of some of the most catastrophic disas... + Read More
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Series: DK EYEWITNESS Eyewitness Natural Disasters Hardcover DK 9780744056396 $22.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Sep 06, 2022

A thorough guide to the dynamic natural phenomena across our planet.Be it raging floods or the outbreak of infectious diseases, find out what causes these disasters and how they are managed.This comprehensive guide dives deep into Earth’s crust to discover what causes earthquakes, why volcanoes erupt, and how tsunami’s travel. Find out more about great floods and extreme famines and learn how studies help predict hurricanes, prevent avalanches, control wildfires, and survive earthquakes. Follow the journey of some of the most catastrophic disas... + Read More
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Series: DK EYEWITNESS Eyewitness Shark Dive into the fascinating world of sharks Paperback DK 9780744056402 $13.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Sep 06, 2022

Meet the mighty fish that have ruled the oceans since prehistoric times.A picture-packed guide to the extraordinary shark family.Did you know that sharks first appeared in the oceans 200 million years before the dinosaurs, and that they have an electrical sixth sense that helps them locate their prey? How dangerous is a great white shark? Can a whale shark really grow as big as a city bus?Find out all the answers in Eyewitness Shark, and many more weird and wonderful facts about these awesome animals. Discover where they live, why they are hunt... + Read More
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Series: DK EYEWITNESS Eyewitness Shark Dive into the fascinating world of sharks Hardcover DK 9780744056419 $22.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Sep 06, 2022

Meet the mighty fish that have ruled the oceans since prehistoric times.A picture-packed guide to the extraordinary shark family.Did you know that sharks first appeared in the oceans 200 million years before the dinosaurs, and that they have an electrical sixth sense that helps them locate their prey? How dangerous is a great white shark? Can a whale shark really grow as big as a city bus?Find out all the answers in Eyewitness Shark, and many more weird and wonderful facts about these awesome animals. Discover where they live, why they are hunt... + Read More
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Series: DK EYEWITNESS Eyewitness Train Discover the story of the railroads Paperback DK 9780744056426 $13.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Sep 06, 2022

A picture-packed guide to the fascinating story of trains and how they have transformed our world.Take a trip through the history of trains to discover how they have revolutionized not only travel but also our world.Discover how the vision of George Stephenson, the “father of the railroad,” materialized into an age of steam around the world. Study the cut-out of a locomotive to understand how the movement of the piston turns the wheels. Learn how the American railroad contributed to the development and progress in the US and facilitated the spr... + Read More
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Series: DK EYEWITNESS Eyewitness Train Discover the story of the railroads Hardcover DK 9780744056440 $22.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Sep 06, 2022

A picture-packed guide to the fascinating story of trains and how they have transformed our world.Take a trip through the history of trains to discover how they have revolutionized not only travel but also our world.Discover how the vision of George Stephenson, the “father of the railroad,” materialized into an age of steam around the world. Study the cut-out of a locomotive to understand how the movement of the piston turns the wheels. Learn how the American railroad contributed to the development and progress in the US and facilitated the spr... + Read More
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Agent Most Wanted The Never-Before-Told Story of the Most Dangerous Spy of World War II Hardcover Sonia Purnell 9780593350546 $24.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 10 Aug 09, 2022

A young readers adaptation of Sonia Purnell’s New York Times bestselling book A Woman of No Importance,the story of Virginia Hall; the unassuming American spy who helped the allies win World War II.Virginia Hall was deemed “the most dangerous of all allied spies” by the Gestapo. Armed with her wits and her prosthetic leg, she was deployed behind enemy lines to inspire resistance in France, providing crucial support to fighting the Nazi occupation. In this largely untold story, Sonia Purnell uncovers the truth behind a Baltimore socialite who wa... + Read More
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Series: TRUE HISTORY Indigenous America Paperback Liam McDonald 9780593386088 $11.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 10 Aug 30, 2022

“A comprehensive and accessible history of the Indigenous peoples of North America.” - STARRED REVIEW, School Library JournalIntroducing a new nonfiction series that uncovers hidden histories of the United States.The true story of the United States’ Indigenous beginnings.American schoolchildren have long been taught that their country was “discovered” by Christopher Columbus in 1492. But the history of Native Americans in the United States goes back tens of tens of thousands of years prior to Columbus’s and other colonizers’ arrivals. So, what’... + Read More
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Series: TRUE HISTORY A New History of Immigration Paperback Jaclyn Backhaus 9780593386125 $11.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 10 Aug 30, 2022

“An accessible and frank primer on immigration in the United States. [A] much-needed exploration of the truths behind U.S. immigration history.”—STARRED REVIEW, School Library JournalIntroducing a new nonfiction series that uncovers hidden histories of the United States.The true story of a nation of immigrants and its dreamers. The United States has long been touted as a place where anyone with a little grit and determination could come to pursue the American Dream. But as more walls are erected and borders are closed, is that dream still alive... + Read More
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White Fragility (Adapted for Young Adults) Why Understanding Racism Can Be So Hard for White People (Adapted for Young Adults) Hardcover Robin Dr. DiAngelo 9780807007365 $34.95 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 13 Sep 13, 2022

A reimagining of the best-selling book that gives young adults the tools to ask questions, engage in dialogue, challenge their ways of thinking, and take action to create a more racially just world. “I was taught to treat everyone the same.” “I don’t see color.” “My parents voted for Obama.” When white people have the opportunity to think and talk about race and racism, they more often than not don’t know how. In this adaptation of Dr. Robin DiAngelo’s best-selling book White Fragility, anti-racist educators Toni Graves Williamson and Ali Mi... + Read More
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White Fragility (Adapted for Young Adults) Why Understanding Racism Can Be So Hard for White People (Adapted for Young Adults) Paperback Dr. Robin DiAngelo 9780807016091 $22.95 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 13 Sep 13, 2022

A reimagining of the best-selling book that gives young adults the tools to ask questions, engage in dialogue, challenge their ways of thinking, and take action to create a more racially just world. “I was taught to treat everyone the same.” “I don’t see color.” “My parents voted for Obama.” When white people have the opportunity to think and talk about race and racism, they more often than not don’t know how. In this adaptation of Dr. Robin DiAngelo’s best-selling book White Fragility, anti-racist educators Toni Graves Williamson and Ali Mi... + Read More
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The Hanmoji Handbook Your Guide to the Chinese Language Through Emoji Hardcover Jason Li 9781536219135 $33.99 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 14 Aug 30, 2022

Learn Chinese with a new twist! This full-color illustrated handbook introduces and explains Han characters and idioms through the language of emoji.Even though their dates of origin are millennia apart, the languages of Chinese and emoji share similarities that the average smartphone user might find surprising. These “hanmoji” parallels offer an exciting new way to learn Chinese—and a fascinating window into the evolution of Chinese Han characters. Packed with fun illustrations and engaging descriptions, The Hanmoji Handbook brings to life the... + Read More
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Series: FIRST CONVERSATIONS Being You: A First Conversation About Gender Hardcover Megan Madison 9780593521878 $19.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5 Aug 16, 2022

A picture book edition of the bestselling board book about gender, offering adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way.A board book bestseller – now in picture book!Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood development and activism against injustice, this topic-driven book offers clear, concrete language and imagery to introduce the concept of gender. This book serves to normalize and celebrate the range of gender identities, preferences, and pronouns, and reco... + Read More
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Series: FIRST CONVERSATIONS Yes! No!: A First Conversation About Consent Hardcover Megan Madison 9780593521885 $19.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5 Aug 16, 2022

A picture book edition of the bestselling board book about consent, offering adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way.A board book bestseller – now in picture book!Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood development and activism against injustice, this topic-driven book offers clear, concrete language and imagery to introduce the concept of consent. This book serves to normalize and celebrate the experience of asking for and being asked for permission to do... + Read More
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We're Different, We're the Same A Keepsake Activity Book (Sesame Street) Paperback Sesame Workshop 9780593481196 $13.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Aug 02, 2022

A keepsake activity book all about you and what makes you special—based on the bestselling Sesame Street picture book We’re Different, We’re the Same. Celebrate the beauty of diversity, kindness, and tolerance in this full-color activity book.Based on the beloved, bestselling Sesame Street book from 1992 starring Elmo, his Sesame Street friends and neighbors, and a multicultural cast of humans of every size, shape, and color. Children will fill in the pages with their drawings and thoughts about themselves, their family and friends, their dream... + Read More
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Series: HELLO, WORLD! Hello, World! Kids' Guides: Exploring the Solar System Hardcover Jill McDonald 9780593482049 $17.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Aug 02, 2022

The bestselling Hello, World! board book series expands into picture books, for Hello, World! kids who are ready for the next step.Kids who enjoy looking up at space and dreaming of exploring the solar system will love this lively, fact-filled, illustrated tour of our galaxy, with engaging information on every page: • Fascinating details about each of the planets, including up-to-date information such as NASA’s Perseverance rover and Ingenuity helicopter—accompanied by bright illustrations. • Statistics about each planet, with information ab... + Read More
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Series: HELLO, WORLD! Hello, World! Kids' Guides: Exploring Sharks Hardcover Jill McDonald 9780593564813 $17.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Aug 02, 2022

The bestselling Hello, World! board book series expands into picture books, for Hello, World! kids who are ready for the next step.Kids who love sharks will enjoy this lively, fact-filled, illustrated tour of the world’s oceans, with engaging information on every page: • Fascinating details about favorite sharks, from whale sharks to mini sharks, plus information about prehistoric sharks, shark relationships with other animals, and careers helping sharks that kids can aspire to. • Statistics about each shark, with information about size, loc... + Read More
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Series: CURIOUS CREATURES Curious Creatures Working With Tools Hardcover Zoë Armstrong 9781838740016 $22.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Aug 02, 2022

From apes to otters to clever crows, this beautifully illustrated non-fiction picture book tells stories of amazing tool-using animals that use objects in crafty ways.“This entertaining and informative title is a delightful read-aloud and a recommended addition to the nonfiction shelves.” —School Library Journal“Full of fascinating examples on how animals get around in the world by taking things they find & turning them into tools as well. What a great nonfiction series, I’m excited to see what book comes next!” —Oh The Books We Love In Earth’s... + Read More
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Pizza! A Slice of History Hardcover Greg Pizzoli 9780425291078 $24.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Aug 09, 2022

From Geisel Award-winning author Greg Pizzoli comes a hilarious and mouth-watering history of pizza.Do YOU like PIZZA? Because right now, somewhere in the world, someone is eating it. Did you know that in the United States we eat 350 slices of pizza every second? Or that in Sweden they serve pizza with bananas and peanuts? All over the world, people love pizza—but where did it come from? And who made the first pizza?Join award-winning author and illustrator Greg Pizzoli as he travels through time and around the globe to discover the mouth-water... + Read More
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Courage Like Kate The True Story of a Girl Lighthouse Keeper Hardcover Anna Crowley Redding 9780593373408 $23.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Aug 16, 2022

An inspiring and beautifully illustrated picture book biography based on the life of Kate Moore, a twelve-year-old lighthouse keeper in the 19th century who saved the lives of twenty-three sailors.With an evocative text and stunning illustrations, travel back to the stormy, rocky shores of 19th century Connecticut and meet an unforgettable heroine—at a time when girls were considered anything but. Fayerweather Island had seen blustery blizzards and rip-roaring tides, but it had never seen a pint-sized hurricane until Kate Moore claimed that tin... + Read More
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Series: I LIKE TO READ Am I a Frog? Hardcover Lizzy Rockwell 9780823450787 $21.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Oct 25, 2022

Nonfiction for new readers! Egg to tadpole to frog. This level G science book is perfect for first graders to read on their own! You started in an egg.You hatched.You ate.You grew. A tadpole swims, breathes, eats, rests, climbs, and grows into a frog…when he jumps up and catches a dragonfly. An elegant, beautifully illustrated life cycle book by a highly regarded author and illustrator of books for young children. A chart in the back of the book shows nine stages of the frog’s development. For early-to-mid first graders, Level G books feature m... + Read More
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My Grandma and Me Paperback Mina Javaherbin 9781536223552 $10.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Aug 02, 2022

In a true tale of a young girl in Iran and her grandmother, this beautiful ode to family celebrates small moments of love that become lifelong memories.In this big universe full of many moons, I have traveled and seen many wonders, but I have never loved anything or anyone the way I love my grandma.While Mina is growing up in Iran, the center of her world is her grandmother. Whether visiting friends next door, going to the mosque for midnight prayers during Ramadan, or taking an imaginary trip around the planets, Mina and her grandma are never ... + Read More
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Series: STEP INTO READING Truth or Lie: Dogs! Paperback Erica S. Perl 9780593429105 $6.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8 Aug 23, 2022

Young dog lovers will enjoy sniffing out the TRUTH about their favorite animals in this innovative Step 3 nonfiction reader.Dogs don’t sniff each other’s butts as often as we think, right? That’s a LIE! The TRUTH is, dogs almost always greet each this way! It gives them lots of information about other dogs. Though this engaging early reader is 100% fun, 25% of it is FALSE! In a unique Q&A format, proficient readers are quizzed about dogs to see if they can separate facts from “lies.” The book’s mascot—the Truth Sleuth—guides readers through thi... + Read More
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Infinity Figuring Out Forever Hardcover Sarah C. Campbell 9781629798752 $23.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Aug 30, 2022

What is infinity? Explore this fascinating and complex math concept and its purpose in our world in this picture book that both demystifies and explains. Perfect for kids who grew up on Baby University books like Quantum Physics for Babies. Defining infinity is difficult. But there is one thing people do every day that leads to infinity—counting. No matter what large number you name, there is always a larger number. By reading this book, kids can begin to think about this and other powerful ideas involving infinity, including how infinity relat... + Read More
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A Negro League Scrapbook Paperback Carole Boston Weatherford 9781635928358 $14.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Aug 30, 2022

Featuring lively verse, fascinating facts, and archival photographs, here is a celebration of the Negro Leagues and the great players who went unrecognized in their time.Imagine that you are an outstanding baseball player but banned from the major leagues. Imagine that you are breaking records but the world ignores your achievements. Imagine having a dream but no chance to make that dream come true. This is what life was like for African American baseball players before Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier. Meet Josh Gibs... + Read More
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Series: ABOUT ANIMALS Passionate About Penguins Hardcover Owen Davey 9781838748524 $25.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Aug 23, 2022

Owen Davey’s popular non-fiction series continues with a lushly illustrated guide to penguins from the Antarctic to tropical climates like beaches, and coastal forests.“Stunning illustrations and clear readable text combine to make this large format book about all types of penguins a sure hit with animal-loving patrons.”—STARRED REVIEW School Library Journal“Enough penguin facts to keep even David Attenborough busy.” —The Tiny Activist Did you know that penguins can hold their breath for over half an hour? Or that they can swim four times faste... + Read More
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Wild Cities Paperback Ben Lerwill 9780241573273 $16.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 9 Oct 25, 2022

Picture a city. What do you see? Traffic and towering buildings? Or maybe you imagine something a little…wilder? These are the astonishing stories of the animals who are adapting to live in our urban world - and how you can help them to thrive. From the pitter-patter of penguins in Cape Town, to the prowl of a leopard in Mumbai, the splash of a seal in Sydney, cities are home to all sorts of unexpected residents. Keep your eyes wide open as as we travel the globe discovering wild cities. With magical illustration and beautiful storytelling, the... + Read More
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Series: WOULD YOU RATHER? Would You Rather? Christmas Edition Laugh-Out-Loud Holiday Game for Kids Paperback Lindsey Daly 9780593435663 $11.00 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Sep 06, 2022

From the bestselling author of Would You Rather? Made You Think! Edition and Would You Rather? Family Challenge! Edition, a collection of funny, challenging Christmas-themed questions for “Would You Rather?”−loving kids.Join Santa and his elves in a super-fun game of “Would You Rather?” with Christmas questions that will make you think and laugh out loud. Challenge family and friends to see who has the most holiday spirit! Would You Rather? Christmas Edition features: 160+ “Would You Rather?” questions about Christmas presents, decorations, foo... + Read More
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Series: TOTALLY RANDOM QUESTIONS Totally Random Questions Volume 3 101 Strange and Stupendous Q&As Paperback Melina Gerosa Bellows 9780593450499 $11.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Aug 02, 2022

Are there volcanoes in space? Which is faster, a cheetah or a greyhound? And what’s the real reason that Major League Baseball umpires only wear black underwear? Discover the answers to these questions and more in the newest installment in this kid-friendly series packed with fun, fascinating Q&As!Got a random question? This book has the answer! Packed with surprising facts and colorful photos, Totally Random Questions, Volume 3 presents snack-sized answers to a series of wacky, weird, but always amazing questions about our wonderfully wild wor... + Read More
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Series: TOTALLY RANDOM QUESTIONS Totally Random Questions Volume 4 101 Bizarre and Cool Q&As Paperback Melina Gerosa Bellows 9780593450505 $11.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Aug 02, 2022

How long does it take a spider to spin a web? Do earthworms have eyes? And really, what is the difference between jam and jelly? Discover the answers to these questions and more in the newest installment in this kid-friendly series packed with fun, fascinating Q&As!Got a random question? This book has the answer! Packed with surprising facts and colorful photos, Totally Random Questions, Volume 4 presents snack-sized answers to a series of wacky, weird, but always amazing questions about our wonderfully wild world! Kids will love testing their ... + Read More
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Series: TOTALLY RANDOM FACTS Totally Random Facts Volume 1 3,128 Wild, Wacky, and Wondrous Things About the World Hardcover Melina Gerosa Bellows 9780593450536 $25.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Aug 02, 2022

DID YOU KNOW? Dragonflies can see in all directions at once. Cats have a vocabulary of 14 words. And golf balls were originally made from—wait for it—cow’s eyeballs.Fantastic facts and incredible images come to life in this big, beautiful hardcover book that brings the best of our wonderfully wild world right into kids’ hands!The first volume of our beloved TOTALLY RANDOM FACTS series shows kids that the world is a truly amazing place! With literally thousands of wild, weird, and wonderfully random facts about anything and everything, this uber... + Read More
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Series: I, WITNESS Resistance My Story of Activism Hardcover Frantzy Luzincourt 9781324016694 $22.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Aug 09, 2022

A young activist opens a window for young readers into his fight for equal education, racial justice, and economic equity.Born in Brooklyn, New York, to Haitian immigrants, Frantzy Luzincourt has dedicated his life to service and the empowerment of youth voices. When he was fifteen, Frantzy became the founding president of his high school’s Black Student Union, where he advocated for more Black male teachers and for bringing social justice into school curriculum. Frantzy now fights to ensure that all students, no matter their background, have a... + Read More
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Series: KID LEGENDS Kid Trailblazers True Tales of Childhood from Changemakers and Leaders Hardcover Robin Stevenson 9781683693017 $16.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Aug 23, 2022

Inspiring, relatable, and totally true biographies tell the childhood stories of a diverse group of trailblazers including Kamala Harris, Greta Thunberg, Ai Weiwei, Benazir Bhutto, Elliot Page, and John Lewis, along with 10 other powerful figures.Featuring kid-friendly text and full-color illustrations, Kid Trailblazers highlights contemporary figures who have led the way in government, social activism, environmental justice, and the arts. Middle-grade readers will learn how these figures got their start as kids just like them, with impactful s... + Read More
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Cleopatra Tells All! Hardcover Chris Naunton 9780500652565 $22.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Aug 23, 2022

Cleopatra, the ultimate influencer, tells her version of events as the ruler of the last ancient Egyptian dynasty. What would happen if the famous people of ancient Egypt were given the opportunity to tell their version of historical events—in their own words? It would be incredible! In this highly entertaining and comically illustrated book, Cleopatra is brought back to life to tell her own version of history. The politically savvy, multilingual, cosmopolitan ruler of Alexandria, Cleopatra reveals herself to be the world’s first influencer. Fi... + Read More
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1001 Fish Hardcover Joanna Rzezak 9780500652992 $22.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Aug 23, 2022

The latest book from critically praised author and illustrator Joanna Rzezak, this beautifully illustrated, informative volume introduces children to the ocean and its creatures, as seen through the eyes of one school of fish. We’re on an adventure with 1,001 fish! Travel along with them from the warm waters of the Caribbean to the deepest darkest part of the ocean. Visit pelicans on the shore, salmon in the ocean and the river, listen to the whales sing, and discover fish that are thirteen feet long. 1001 Fish is an engaging nonfiction book fu... + Read More
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Do You Want A Hug? Hardcover Olivia Cosneau 9780500653005 $19.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Aug 09, 2022

What surprises await beneath the flaps? Find out in this charming book in the Flip Flap Pop-Up series. Everybody needs a hug, as this delightful addition to the Flip Flap Pop-Up series demonstrates. Packed with interactive tabs, this pop-up book is full of flaps to lift, tabs to pull, and plenty of surprises!
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The Secret Life of Butterflies Hardcover Rena Ortega 9780500653012 $22.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Aug 09, 2022

Discover this follow-up to The Secret Life of Whales—a beautifully illustrated and expansive exploration of butterflies that will appeal to children everywhere. Butterflies may be the most magical of insects—but did you know that some of them can fly almost forty miles per hour? This stunningly illustrated children’s reference shares some of the most incredible and thrilling details about the many kinds of butterflies and moths. From where they migrate to how they trick predators, The Secret Life of Butterflies is full of fascinating facts. Wi... + Read More
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Complete Kindergarten Math Workbook 175 Fun Activities to Build Math, Logic, and Critical Thinking Skills Paperback Naoya Imanishi MEd 9780593435496 $17.50 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 5 - 6 Aug 16, 2022

Solve, learn, and have fun! A Brightly book with engaging games, puzzles, and activities to boost your kindergartener’s math, logic, and critical thinking skills.Counting jellyfish jumps, grouping toys by shape, figuring out which train has the most passengers—who knew math could be this fun? An official Brightly book, Complete Kindergarten Math Workbook engages your kid’s curiosity and boosts their learning potential with age-appropriate lessons, easy-to-follow instructions, and beautifully designed activities. Support your kids’ math educatio... + Read More
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It's My Whole Life Charlotte Salomon: An Artist in Hiding During World War II Hardcover Susan Wider 9781324015451 $25.95 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Aug 02, 2022

Winner of the National Jewish Book Award for Young Adult Literature A gripping middle grade biography of Charlotte Salomon, and an ode to how art can capture both life’s everyday beauty and its monumental horrors. “It’s my whole life” are the words Charlotte Salomon is said to have used to describe a series of thirteen hundred paintings she created between 1940 and 1942 while in hiding from the Nazis. The paintings are an extraordinary, vivid document: saturated in the sunlit colors of the Mediterranean; full of powerfully expressed love, anxi... + Read More
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Series: I, WITNESS Accused My Story of Injustice Paperback Adama Bah 9781324030409 $10.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Aug 09, 2022

Launching a propulsive middle grade nonfiction series, a young woman shares her harrowing experience of being wrongly accused of terrorism.Adama Bah grew up in East Harlem after immigrating from Conakry, Guinea, and was deeply connected to her community and the people who lived there. But as a thirteen-year-old after the events of September 11, 2001, she began experiencing discrimination and dehumanization as prejudice toward Muslim people grew. Then, on March 24, 2005, FBI agents arrested Adama and her father. Falsely accused of being a potent... + Read More
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Series: I, WITNESS Hurricane My Story of Resilience Paperback Salvador Gómez-Colón 9781324030416 $10.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Aug 09, 2022

Launching a propulsive middle grade nonfiction series, a young man shares how he combated Puerto Rico’s public health emergency after Hurricane Maria.Suffering heavy damage in the wake of Hurricane Maria in 2017, Puerto Rican communities lacked access to clean water and electricity. Salvador Gómez-Colón couldn’t ignore the basic needs of his homeland, and knew that nongovernmental organizations and larger foreign philanthropies could only do so much. With unstoppable energy and a deep knowledge of local culture, Salvador founded Light and Hope ... + Read More
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Series: WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT? What Do We Know About Bigfoot? Paperback Steve Korte 9780593386699 $9.50 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Aug 16, 2022

The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Is the hairy cryptid of the forest fact, myth, or legend? Find out what we really know about Bigfoot in this exciting new series!Presenting What Do We Know About: an exciting new addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series!What Do We Know About Bigfoot? lets curious young readers explore what we actually know about the creature’s mysterious history. Dive into the facts behind the most well-known footage of the cryptid, the P... + Read More
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Series: WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT? What Do We Know About Crop Circles? Paperback Ben Hubbard 9780593386750 $9.50 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Aug 16, 2022

The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Are the geometric field patterns fact, myth, or legend?Presenting What Do We Know About: an exciting new addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series!What Do We Know About Crop Circles? lets curious young readers learn about the phenomenon of crop circles and how they came to be one of the most studied mysteries of the natural world. Read about all of the rational and fanciful explanations for these flattened patterns in crop... + Read More
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Series: WHO HQ GRAPHIC NOVELS Who Was a Daring Pioneer of the Skies?: Amelia Earhart A Who HQ Graphic Novel Paperback Melanie Gillman 9780593224656 $10.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Aug 16, 2022

“A suspenseful, well-researched story that captures the drama of Earhart’s life and last flight.”— Kirkus Reviews“The Who HQ Graphic Novels series does an excellent job of quickly engaging readers by capturing the drama and immediacy of pivotal historic events.”— Booklist“A must purchase for libraries, this book (and this series) will certainly be a big hit with middle grade readers.”— The School Library JournalDiscover the story behind aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart’s mysterious and fatal second trip around the world in this captivating graph... + Read More
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Series: WHO HQ GRAPHIC NOVELS Who Was a Daring Pioneer of the Skies?: Amelia Earhart A Who HQ Graphic Novel Hardcover Melanie Gillman 9780593224663 $17.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Aug 16, 2022

“A suspenseful, well-researched story that captures the drama of Earhart’s life and last flight.”— Kirkus Reviews“The Who HQ Graphic Novels series does an excellent job of quickly engaging readers by capturing the drama and immediacy of pivotal historic events.”— Booklist“A must purchase for libraries, this book (and this series) will certainly be a big hit with middle grade readers.” — The School Library JournalDiscover the story behind aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart’s mysterious and fatal second trip around the world in this captivating grap... + Read More