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  • The Magic and Mystery of Trees

    Jen Green, Claire McElfatrick

    Hardcover (DK Children, March 5, 2019)
    This breath-taking book about trees takes children on a captivating journey of nature packed leafy exploration, showing them just how special these mighty organisms are. Discover how they communicate and warn each other of predators, how they nurture their networks, record the past, and anticipate the future to ensure their survival. There's so much more to trees than meets the eye. Learn about the amazing natural science of trees in this nature and science children's book. From the highest branches, all the down to the complex "wood wide web" of roots, every part of a tree plays an important role. Not only in its own growth but that of the whole ecosystem of the forest or woodland. Did you know that trees take care of each other and that a whole forest is connected?A truly delightful non-fiction read that is suitable for all ages - each page of this nature book is nothing short of astonishingly beautiful. Enjoy a mixture of real images, vibrant illustrations, and patchwork-layering, making each page feel like a nature scavenger hunt. You'll learn unbe-leaf-able tree facts, see extraordinary trees from around the world, and the animals that call them home. Find out what trees do for us and how we are damaging them with pollution and deforestation. This book will show that it's not too late to do something about it, and you'll find out how you can help with instructions on how to plant your very own tree!When you get to know these silent giants, you'll never look at trees the same way again.Discover The Secret World Of TreesDo you know that trees send underground messages? Have you heard that they take care of their families? A tree is so much more than it seems. The Magic And Mystery of Trees is the perfect introduction to the world of trees - above and below ground. Combining stunning photography with beautiful illustrations, turn the pages to find out how trees help prevent soil erosion, mark the seasons, and provide a habitat for wildlife - amongst other fun facts and amazing information about their role in nature.There are also some super fun, practical activities for kids! From planting your own tree to how to measure a tree’s age, this book highlights the importance of trees to our planet through exciting hands-on activities. Children will begin to understand the importance of trees to our planet and take their first steps towards safeguarding them for future generations. Explore the secret lives of trees learning:- What they are- How they live- About their animal assistants- How to help trees- Tree defenses and senses, and much more!
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  • Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race

    Margot Lee Shetterly, Laura Freeman

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, Jan. 16, 2018)
    Based on the New York Times bestselling book and the Academy Award–nominated movie, author Margot Lee Shetterly and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Award winner Laura Freeman bring the incredibly inspiring true story of four black women who helped NASA launch men into space to picture book readers! Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden were good at math…really good. They participated in some of NASA's greatest successes, like providing the calculations for America's first journeys into space. And they did so during a time when being black and a woman limited what they could do. But they worked hard. They persisted. And they used their genius minds to change the world. In this beautifully illustrated picture book edition, we explore the story of four female African American mathematicians at NASA, known as "colored computers," and how they overcame gender and racial barriers to succeed in a highly challenging STEM-based career."Finally, the extraordinary lives of four African American women who helped NASA put the first men in space is available for picture book readers," proclaims Brightly in their article "18 Must-Read Picture Books of 2018." "Will inspire girls and boys alike to love math, believe in themselves, and reach for the stars."This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share in the classroom or for homeschooling.
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  • Who Would Win?: Battle Royale

    Jerry Pallotta, Rob Bolster

    Hardcover (Scholastic Inc., Feb. 27, 2018)
    Which dangerous animals would win in a fight? Find out in this awesome bind-up of five books in the popular Who Would Win? series! The collection features a range of mammals, sea creatures, reptiles, and dinosaurs to satisfy all kinds of animal fans, including Wolverine vs. Tasmanian Devil, Rhino vs. Hippo, Alligator vs. Python, Killer Whale vs. Great White Shark, and Tyrannosaurus Rex vs. Velociraptor.Kids will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more alongside photos, charts, illustrations, and amazing facts.
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  • Jumbo Book of Amazing Mazes

    Highlights

    Paperback (Highlights Press, Aug. 22, 2017)
    This jumbo book is packed with more than 175 colorful mazes of various puzzle types and features the fun and humorous Highlights! illustrations that kids know and love. Each maze is carefully designed to engage and entertain children while honing their concentration skills and attention to detail. In addition to irresistible traditional mazes, kids will enjoy untangling string mazes, solving code-word mazes, quiz mazes, number-logic mazes, riddle mazes, and more!
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  • Roald Dahl Magical Gift Set

    Roald Dahl

    Hardcover (Penguin, Oct. 28, 2010)
    Four of Roald Dahl's most beloved bestselling books are together in one box! Charlie and Willy Wonka, Mr. Fox, and even James and his giant peach are available in this beautifully packaged gift set. All of the books are charmingly illustrated by Quentin Blake. This Roald Dahl gift set is the perfect gift for longtime fans and newcomers alike!
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  • The Magic School Bus Inside the Human Body

    Joanna Cole, Bruce Degen

    Paperback (Scholastic Press, Oct. 1, 1990)
    To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Scholastic is re-releasing the ten original Magic School Bus titles in paperback. With updated scientific information, the bestselling science series ever is back!Arnold has swallowed the Magic School Bus! Now, instead of seeing an exhibit of the human body at a museum, the class is taking a look at Arnold's stomach, his intestines, his bloodstream, and more from the inside on this heart-stopping fieldtrip - one the reluctant Arnold would be happy to miss.Don't miss the all-new Magic School Bus: Rides Again book series and the animated show streaming on Netflix now!
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  • Fantastic Mr. Fox

    Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake

    Paperback (Puffin Books, Aug. 16, 2007)
    Nobody outfoxes Fantastic Mr. Fox!Someone's been stealing from the three meanest farmers around, and they know the identity of the thief—it's Fantastic Mr. Fox! Working alone they could never catch him; but now fat Boggis, squat Bunce, and skinny Bean have joined forces, and they have Mr. Fox and his family surrounded. What they don't know is that they're not dealing with just any fox—Mr. Fox would rather die than surrender. Only the most fantastic plan can save him now.
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  • World of Reading Star Wars Boxed Set: Level 1

    Disney Book Group

    Paperback (Disney Lucasfilm Press, Oct. 25, 2016)
    Learn to read with the help of Luke, Leia, Rey, Finn and the rest of your favorite Star Wars characters!Components Include:Escape from Darth Vader (9781484790380)AT-AT Attack! (9781484790359)Ewoks Join the Fight (9781484790397)Finn & Poe Team Up! (9781484790403)Chaos at the Castle (9781484790373) BB-8 Finds a Friend (9781484790366)
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  • Astronomy for Kids: How to Explore Outer Space with Binoculars, a Telescope, or Just Your Eyes!

    Dr. Bruce Betts, Dr. Erica L ColĂłn

    Paperback (Rockridge Press, Nov. 13, 2018)
    Ignite their passion for exploring the night sky―the astronomer's guidebook for kids.“No matter how many times you’ve orbited the Sun, Astronomy for Kids is really for kids of all ages. Dr. Betts shows you how to become an astronomer―an observer of the stars. With this book, you can know the cosmos and your place within it. Read on, walk out, and look up!”―Bill Nye, science educator, author, and CEO of The Planetary SocietyOne of the coolest things about outer space is that anyone can explore it. All you have to do is go outside and look up! Using plain sight, binoculars, or a small telescope, Astronomy for Kids shows stargazers how easy it is to explore space, just by stepping outside.With this book as their guide to the northern hemisphere, kids will learn to find and name amazing objects in the night sky. Fully illustrated with fun facts throughout, kids can point out sights to friends and family, saying things like, “that’s Jupiter,” and, “those stars are the constellation Cygnus the Swan,” and maybe even, “that group of stars doesn’t have a name but I think it looks like my dog getting belly rubs.”From the Milky Way Galaxy to Mars to the Moon’s craters and mountains―Astronomy for Kids helps young astronomers discover important parts of our solar system, with:30 sights for the naked eye (yes, 30!) objects to see without any equipment, including Orion’s Belt, the Big Dipper, Mars, and even the International Space Station.25 sights magnified with binoculars or a basic telescope to make objects in the sky easier to find and explore. Plus, buying tips and usage tricks to get the most out of astronomy equipment.Clear illustrations that show kids where to look and what they can expect to see. Like all big things, outer space is something you have to see to believe. Astronomy for Kids teaches kids that planets, shooting stars, constellations, and meteor showers are not only in books―but right above them.
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  • Hello Lighthouse

    Sophie Blackall

    Hardcover (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, April 10, 2018)
    A beloved picture book from two-time Caldecott Medal award-winner Sophie Blackall that transports readers to the seaside in timeless, nautical splendor! Watch the days and seasons pass as the wind blows, the fog rolls in, and icebergs drift by. Outside, there is water all around. Inside, the daily life of a lighthouse keeper and his family unfolds as the keeper boils water for tea, lights the lamp's wick, and writes every detail in his logbook. Step back in time and through the door of this iconic lighthouse into a cozy dollhouse-like interior with the extraordinary award-winning artist Sophie Blackall.
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  • Teen Titans GO! Box Set Cover Image may vary

    Sholly Fisch

    Paperback (DC Comics, July 3, 2018)
    Robin: Batman's brilliant protégé. Starfire: cheerful Tamaranean princess. Cyborg: half robot, half human, totally awesome. Raven: mystical daughter of a demon. Beast Boy: shape-shifting teen who can transform into any animal. Together, they are the Teen Titans!This superhero team is always getting into crazy hijinks--whether they're battling a pizza monster, taking on punk-rock supervillains, or sneaking into the Batmobile for the world's coolest roadtrip. Catch up on all the wild adventures of the Teen Titans!From writers Sholly Fisch (The All-New Batman: The Brave and the Bold) and Merrill Hagan (The Astonishing Spider-Man) and artists including Lea Hernandez (Killer Princesses), Marcelo DiChiara (Smallville: Season Eleven) and Ben Bates (Sonic the Hedgehog), this collector's box set includes:Teen Titans GO! Vol. 1: Party, PartyTeen Titans GO! Vol. 2: Welcome to the Pizza DomeTeen Titans GO! Vol. 3: Mumbo JumbleTeen Titans GO! Vol. 4: Smells like Teen Titans Spirit
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  • The Little Book of Backyard Bird Songs

    Andrea Pinnington, Caz Buckingham

    Hardcover (Firefly Books, Aug. 2, 2016)
    "It's the sort of book which children have to plead with the adults to let them have a look at. Everything about it is superb. Highly recommended." -- The Bookbag.co.uk Being able to identify a bird's song is a skill that brings joy and fosters an appreciation of nature. Learning how to differentiate between the songs of a house finch and a goldfinch, however, is not easy. That is where this enchanting book comes into its own. It features recordings of twelve bird songs from some of the best-known garden bird species seen and heard across North America. This is an interactive board book designed for any age with features for young readers. The board pages are easy to turn. The twelve song buttons are easy to activate and each bears a portrait of the singing bird. The high-quality sound module is encased in durable plastic, and the one-inch (3 cm) speaker makes it easy to hear and differentiate the elements of a bird's song, like pitch, tempo, whistles, trills and buzzes. All twelve birds have winter or summer ranges in the United States and Canada. This means that readers are sure to see most if not all the birds. The song birds are: House Wren Red-winged Blackbird House Finch Great Horned Owl Blue Jay Northern Cardinal American Crow Song Sparrow American Goldfinch Killdeer American Robin Mourning Dove. This charming book is a fun (and potentially addictive) way for all ages to delight in nature's winged singers. It's a winning gift for any occasion, from a child's birthday to a hostess gift.
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