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1) Big money: what it is, how we use it, and why our choices matter

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Donnelly, Rebecca

Description

"Big Money aims to explain economic principles to middle-grade readers in a way that combines the weird and the meaningful, like Planet Money for kids. The book will be organized in seven chapters, each posing a general question and answering it through real-world examples to help readers explore the consequences of their everyday economic choices by connecting the dots between themselves and the larger economic and social systems around them"--

2) Who Is Aaron Judge?

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"Since making his Major League Baseball debut in 2016, Aaron Judge has taken the world of baseball by storm. He has won Home Run Derby competitions and has been named an All-Star. In 2022, he broke the American League record for most home runs in a season when he hit 62 homers. Young readers will learn about how Aaron became the star he is today after excelling in college baseball at Fresno State University and growing up playing football, basketball,...

3) Who is Taylor Swift?

Author

Anderson, Kirsten

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Book, Graphic Novel

Description

"A biography of singer Taylor Swift, discussing her growing up years, key events in her career, influences, achievements, and successes."--

4) Worries big and small: a child's guide to talking about feelings

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"A reassuring book to help children build coping skills and resilience, Worries Big and Small is packed with short questions and answers about potential worries, giving kids practical strategies for dealing with tricky situations. With topics including school, visiting friends, performing, and going places, this book is an ideal starting point for conversations about worries. Plus, engaging and gently humorous illustrations from rising star Samara...

5) Community resources

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"Community resources, or the lack thereof, often dictate the strengths and weaknesses of that community, whether it's a town or city. This volume discusses both man-made resources-including dams, bridges, roads, and buildings-as well as renewable and non-renewable natural resources-such as soil, water, forests, and energy. Readers will explore how such resources affect a community's health and the opportunities of its members. They will also begin...

6) Community workers

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"In this volume, readers explore the many workers and volunteers who come together to ensure a community is successful. The accessible text describes what community workers do and how they help others. Essential roles covered include police officers, firefighters, doctors, teachers, government leaders, and others. Readers discover how these people work to make a community a healthy, safe, and clean place for everyone who lives there. Critical-thinking...

7) Types of communities

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"What type of community do you live in? Do you live in the city? Or do you live in a town or rural area? Have you ever wondered what it would be like if you lived somewhere else? This volume explores the similarities and differences between several types of communities, focusing in particular on urban, suburban, and rural areas"--Provided by publisher.

8) Folk stories and tall tales

Author

Cock-Starkey, Claire

Description

North America has a rich tradition of folk stories and tall tales. Native American myths and legends, Frontier-era folk heroes, and traditional homespun tall tales have delighted adults and children alike for generations. Folk Stories and Tall Tales is a treasury of the very best North American stories, all beautifully illustrated in Zanna Goldhawk's traditional, folk-inspired style. This anthology introduces children to North America's heritage of...

9) Light and colors

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Crivellini, Mattia

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Some concepts about light and color can seem confusing to students without demonstrations for clarification. This vibrant volume provides plenty of experiments that young scientists can do themselves to learn more about light. They're accompanied in the lab by colorful cartoons Professor Albert, Greg the Robot, and Monica. Together, they'll review the scientific method while they learn about reflection, refraction, the invisible and visible spectrum,...

10) The chemistry of disgusting things

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Crivellini, Mattia

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It's not enough to just read about scientific concepts. Science and experimentation go hand in hand, especially when it comes to slime and other gross things! The experiments in this book offer engaging and achievable methods of learning about essential topics. Each investigation details the common ingredients needed, the degree of difficulty, the time it takes, and even the expected amount of messiness! Fun illustrated characters, including Professor...

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"Peel back the layers of human anatomy to learn about the mighty muscles, the fast-firing nerves, and the intricacies of the brain"--Back cover.

12) Search and rescue robots

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Idzikowski, Lisa

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"Search and rescue robots assist in looking for people who need help. These robots can reach small spaces, swim, and even fly. Learn about the past, present, and future of search and rescue robots"--

13) Farm animals

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Robinson, Joanna Jarc

Formats:

Book, eAudiobook, eBook

Description

"Have you ever wondered by pigs roll in the mud? Or if all cows have the same spots? Or why chickens have feathers? Explore this . . . book for answers to questions you'll be glad we asked"--OCLC.

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Book, eAudiobook, eBook

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"Ever wondered why horses need shoes? Or which horse is the largest ever to be recorded in history? Or why horses sleep standing up? Explore this . . . book for answers to questions you'll be glad we asked"--Provided by publisher.

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Reinhart, Janie

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"Did you know that puppies have about 110 more bones than people? Or that the moisture on their noses helps grab hold of scents?"--Back cover.

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Nicholas, Christopher

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Book, eAudiobook, eBook

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"Do you know how kittens' tails help them jump and climb? Or what makes kittens specially equipped for the dark? Or why kittens play so much? Explore this . . . book for answers to questions you'll be glad we asked"--Provided by publisher.

17) How to make money from cooking and baking

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A guide to turning your cooking and baking talents into a business, with tips for designing brand images, conducting market research, writing a business plan, and understanding restrictions and the law, as well as guielines for donating money to charity.

18) The A to Z punny joke book: from actor to zero

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"Do you know what's purple and 5,000 miles long, why the plumber gave up his job, or where cows go for fun? No? Then you need The A to Z Punny Joke Book to discover the answers that will have you doubled over laughing. Packed with 300 hilarious puns about amusing archaeologists, playful penguins, sidesplitting shopkeepers, and more, your friends and family will love these pun-tastic gags!"--

19) The A to Z dad joke book

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"If you're looking for cringe-worthy jokes and love dad-style one-liners, then this is the embarrassing perfect book for you! A knee-slapping, head-shaking collection of over 300 hilariously cheesy jokes. The jokes are ordered alphabetically, so you can eye-roll your way from A to Z, or search for a joke about your favorite subject."--

20) Space jokes

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Presents simple jokes and riddles revolving around the subject of outer space.