Heather Alexander
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Introduces the former first lady, senator and secretary of state while describing how she became a role model for women as a lawyer, a staunch supporter of important political and social causes, and the first woman to run as the Democratic candidate for president." --
Author
Series
Publisher
Bloomsbury
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Owl detectives Wallace and Grace solve the mystery of the spooky garden." --
"Wallace and Grace are partners in the Night Owl Detective Agency. In their first adventure, they meet a rabbit who is sure he saw a ghost! Can they solve the mystery of the spooky garden?" --
Author
Series
Publisher
Harper
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Soar to the stars with Dr. Mae Jemison in this exciting middle grade nonfiction biography. Perfect for fans of the Who Was and Little Leaders series, the books in the VIP series tell the true—and amazing—stories of some of history's greatest trailblazers. Meet the VERY IMPORTANT PEOPLE who changed the world!
Mae Jemison is the first African American woman to travel to space. She's also a medical doctor who once joined the Peace Corps. And a trained...
Author
Series
Publisher
Parachute Press/DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
"Discover everything there is to know about all kinds of farms, from the powerful John Deere machines that work the fields to the amazing animals that live there. Did you know? Combines can harvest enough wheat in 9 seconds to make 70 loaves of bread! Why do pigs roll in the mud? They do it to cool off! The spots on a Holstein cow are like fingerprints--no two cows have the same pattern. Jam-packed with colorful photos and incredible facts from the...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Ever wondered why we knock on wood, cross our fingers, or say "white rabbits" on the first day of the month? Dive in and learn about fascinating traditions and superstitions from all over the world! The Good Luck Book explores the surprising -- and sometimes scary -- history of the world's most practiced traditions and superstitions (and plenty more that you probably won't have heard of!). Discover superstitions old and new from China to Chile, the...
13) At the library
Author
Series
Publisher
Kane Miller, a division of EDC Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"From books to puppet shows, from author signings to computer research and from special collections to very important rules, readers learn about libraries and the value of reading, sharing, and community in this book." --
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Bella, Carly, and Allie live and work at the Stardust Circus, and when Marlo arrives, eager to make friends and become part of the show, she tries aerial arts, juggling, and even dog training as she tries to find her own special talent, with lots of help from the other girls." --
Author
Series
Publisher
Running Press Kids
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
It's Halloween and Allie Gator can't wait to pull her first hayride wagon to bring the children to the pumpkin patch. Along the way, Allie hears spooky noises in the corn maze and sees a ghost in the cornstalks, plus a black cat keeps crossing her path (and that worries Allie). Is Merriweather Farm haunted?
18) Ocean
Author
Series
Publisher
Wide Eyed Editions, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"How do fish breathe? Why is the ocean salty? Why is a whale not a fish? Find out the answers to these and many more questions in this brilliant interactive lift-the-flap fact book. Embark on an epic journey under the sea looking for fish and other ocean creatures beneath the waves, learn what shells are for, find out which sea creatures are the most dangerous, and take a closer look at a coral reef. This fascinating fact-filled book is the perfect...
Author
Publisher
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"In the tradition of Black Dog's best-selling Child's Introduction books, which include The Story of the Orchestra and A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky, A Child's Introduction to Natural History introduces readers ages 8 to 12 to the fascinating wonders of our natural world. Highlighting every kingdom of life--plants, bacteria, mammals, birds, amphibians, insects, rocks and minerals--the book is also full of charming and witty illustrations...
20) Pitch partners
Author
Series
Eat bugs ; 2
Publisher
Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Seeking funding for their edible insect business, with the ultimate goal of getting their tortilla chips made with cricket powder on every grocery store shelf, twelve-year-olds Hallie and Jaye enter the county startup pitch competition to try and win tickets to New York City to compete in the next round."--
