Lori Alexander
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"For fans of the "Who Was" series, this lively, accessible, and full-color chapter book biography shows how a self-taught scientist was the first to observe the microbial life in and around us. By building his own microscope, Antony van Leeuwenhoek advanced humanity's understanding of our oft-invisible world around us."--
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Telling the inspiring human story behind the creation of the Paralympics, this chapter book biography artfully combines archival photos, full-color illustrations, and a riveting narrative to honor the life of Ludwig Guttmann, whose work profoundly changed so many lives"--
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"In 1841, a quiet, curious boy who stuttered when nervous committed to becoming a surgeon--a profession then more feared than respected. Through study, persistence, and careful research, Joseph Lister proved that unsanitary conditions contribute to infections. Despite others scoffing at his ideas, Lister slowly changed the way all surgeons work, saving countless lives"--Jacket flap.
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Sweeps is a mini and mighty cleaning machine! She's eager to get to work, but the other trucks don't leave any jobs for her. Big jobs are only for the big trucks, they say. But when a storm strikes, can Sweeps flex her brushes and step up to save the day?"--
Author
Publisher
Calkins Creek, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
Long before she became known as the Cactus Queen, Minerva Hamilton Hoyt found solace in the unexpected beauty of the Mojave Desert in California. She loved the jackrabbits and coyotes, the prickly cacti, and especially the weird, spiky Joshua trees. However, in the 1920s, hardly anyone else felt the same way. The desert was being thoughtlessly destroyed by anyone and everyone. Minerva knew she needed to bring attention to the problem. With the help...
Author
Publisher
Sterling Children's Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"For as long as Phoebe can remember, she's known the clickety click click of a photographer snapping her picture. Thanks to the camera-carrying "paparazzi" (aka Mom and Dad), she's always been the star of the show . . . until the day a tiny newcomer arrives on set. Will Phoebe learn to share the spotlight and assume the role she was born to play: big sister? This sweet tale of sibling rivalry resolved is perfect for every older brother and sister."...
Author
Publisher
Dreamscape Media
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
By building his own microscope, Antony van Leeuwenhoek advanced humanity's understanding of the oft-invisible world around us. Microbes are everywhere: in the soil and oceans, in snow, and inside our bodies. But in Antony van Leeuwenhoek's time, people believed that what they saw with their own eyes was all that existed in the world. How did a simple tradesman—who didn't go to college or speak English or Latin like all the other scientists—change...
10) Future astronaut
Author
Series
Publisher
Cartwheel Books, an imprint of Scholastic
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Discover all the out-of-this-world ways babies of today can become astronauts of the future!"--Publisher's description.
11) Future president
Author
Series
Publisher
Cartwheel Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"When Baby speaks, people listen. Could Baby be president? Find out in this leadership-themed addition to the Future Baby series! The president is the leader of our country. Baby was born to lead! Does Baby have what it takes to become president? Baby has our vote! Discover all the incredible ways that prove Baby already has what it takes to become the leader of our country! Includes lots of fun presidential facts to help foster curiosity and empower...
12) Future doctor
Author
Series
Publisher
Cartwheel Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Babies demonstrate what it takes to be a doctor, including listening carefully, working long hours, and looking for clues to find out what's wrong."--
13) Backhoe Joe
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins Children's Books, a division of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Nolan is delighted to find a stray backhoe and, after naming it Joe and persuading it to follow him home, sets out to train it so that his parents will let him keep Joe as his very own.
