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• Always Beginning : The Big Bang, the Universe, and You

  Savage, Candace

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  For kids with big questions comes a mesmerizing celebration of the universe and our place in it, perfect for STEM learning. The story of the universe is enough to send our minds spinning with wonder! This awe-inspiring picture book explores the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Birds on the Brain

  Krishnaswami, Uma

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  The sequel to the award-winning Book Uncle and Me features bird lover Reeni and her quest to save her city’s bird count event when the mayor tries to shut it down. Reeni is wild about birds! So when she and her best friend, Yasmin, have to pick a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Dragon on the Loose

  Chan, Marty

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  When eleven-year-old Hailey and her friend Kyle make a wish on a Chinese lion statue, they accidentally bring a dragon to life. Scared at first, the kids soon realize that Zhu the dragon means them no harm, and they show the dragon around their…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Ghost Girl

  Carter, Brooke

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  Ten-year-old Sly is spending the weekend with their fortune-telling grandmother at the mysterious Madsen Mansion. It’s Samhain, a time when the spirits can cross over into the living world, and the old mansion has secrets whispering in the rafters…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Lost & Found

  Based on a True Story

  Yu, Mei

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  “This bright and bubbly early reader graphic novel, based on debut creator Yu’s own immigration story, validates the sometimes overwhelming nature of learning an unfamiliar language as a child in a new country.” —Publishers Weekly Being the new kid…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Odd Couples : A Guide to Unlikely Animal Pairs

  Birmingham, Maria

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  A fun and engaging guessing game that demonstrates how even the most unusual animal pairs can be two of a kind. Hummingbirds and giraffes, sharks and snails, meerkats and bees … at first glance, these pairings may seem as different as can be. But…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Operation Cupcake

  How Simple Machines Work

  Edlund, Bambi

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  In this hilarious story about a couple of clever mice on a quest for a tasty treat, readers get a “paws-on” introduction to six simple machines. Ginger and Mac are pros at snatching up delicious tidbits and bringing them back to their cozy…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Salma

  Salma Joins the Team

  Ramadan, Ahmad Danny

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  Salma dreams of becoming a champion swimmer like her hero, Olympian Yusra Mardini. So when she signs up for her school’s swim club, it feels like her dreams could come true . . . until mean comments from older girls at the pool and women at her…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Sarah Ponakey Storycatcher and Âhâsiw's Forest Powwow

  MacMillan, Sita

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  Sarah Ponakey has moved to the city from her home community with her mom and it’s the pits! She misses her Kôhkom, her best friend Eden, and the forests around her community. She’s had a hard time making new friends at school but at least she keeps…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Whales and Us : Our Shared Journey

  Desjardins, India

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  In the course of history, humans have had a negative impact on the lives of whales. There are many stories and legends about whales. Humans have long been fascinated by these majestic creatures. Maybe it’s their immense size or their mysterious…Read moreRead more of this annotation