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Can you survive the 1925 tri-state tornado? / A History Adventure

"On March 18, 1925, the deadliest tornado in history tore a path of destruction more than 200 miles long across Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana. The giant tornado demolished several towns and killed hundreds of people. Will you take shelter in your basement or try to outrun the tornado in your new Model T car? Do you stay inside your school or risk running to your church to take shelter there? Will you ignore the storm like your father says or get your family to the storm shelter before it's too

 
The book of blast off! / 15 Real-Life Space Missions

Rhyming text introduces spacecrafts and iconic space missions, including Sputnik, Apollo 11, and the International Space Station.

 
Arborama - the marvelous world of trees

"Winner of the White Raven Award from the International Youth Library Foundation, author and illustrator Lisa Voisard captures a child's sense of wonder for the natural world. In Arborama, her first book available in English, Voisard submerses readers inthe marvelous world of trees: how they reproduce and grow from tiny seeds into the largest plants on earth, how they make our life possible, and how they even communicate with one another. Over more than 200 lavishing-illustrated pages, readers w

 
Poop for breakfast - why some animals eat it

"Eating poop is gross! So why do some animals do it? Get the scoop on the surprisingly good reasons animals such as elephants, butterflies, rabbits, robins, and dogs devour disgusting doo-doo!"--

 
Sneakers - the cool stories and facts behind every pair

From going to school to shopping at the mall, sneakers are one of the most comfortable ways to get around. But how did these rubbery soles become everyone's favorite shoe to stomp in? Readers will love learning about the story behind sneakers, from the world's oldest shoe to the latest designer sneaker drop...and everything in between!

 
Occupational therapist

"In Occupational Therapist, early fluent readers will learn about occupational therapists' job responsibilities, necessary training and qualifications, and how they work with patients to develop and improve life skills. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support a growth mindset throughout, while Try This! and Grow with Goals activities at the end of the book reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about this

 
The mind-blowing world of extraordinary competitions - meet the incredible people who will compete at anything

"Throughout history, humans have been challenging themselves against one another. Who could be the fastest? The strongest? The smartest? While this was going on, some other people decided to create epic contests that were... well, a little more unusual. From toe wrestling and extreme ironing to giant pumpkin boat races and air guitar championships, get ready to witness the most amazing competitions the world has ever seen!"--

 
Dig deep - connecting archaeology, oceans and us

"The nonfiction book introduces middle grade readers to marine archaeology. Illustrated with photographs throughout, young people will discover how understanding our ancient ancestors' relationship with ocean can help the planet today and in the future."--

 
The grief rock - a book to understand grief and love

"When someone you love dies, the grief rock shows up Sometimes grief can feel like a heavy weight you are carrying around. It can be difficult to explain how you feel or know how you will cope carrying the grief rock around. This gentle story explores how grief is filled with all the love we have for someone who was important in our lives. Perfect to open up the conversation on difficult feelings, the book also includes a short guide for adults with tips on supporting children after a bereavemen

 
Can you survive the 1925 tri-state tornado? - an interactive history adventure

"On March 18, 1925, the deadliest tornado in history tore a path of destruction more than 200 miles long across Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana. The giant tornado demolished several towns and killed hundreds of people. Will you take shelter in your basement or try to outrun the tornado in your new Model T car? Do you stay inside your school or risk running to your church to take shelter there? Will you ignore the storm like your father says or get your family to the storm shelter before it's too

 
You are loved - a book about families

"From Down syndrome advocate and viral sensation Sofia Sanchez comes this beautiful and inclusive picture book about all the different ways to make a family. Families come in many different shapes and forms -- but they all teach you how to be strong and show you how loved you are. Alongside a sweet and simple narrative, the warm illustrations tell their own story. Beginning with Sofia Sanchez's adopted family, readers will meet families with two moms and two dads, families with single parents, a

 
What's wild outside your door? - discovering nature in the city

"You might think cities are the last place to find nature. But nature is actually right outside your door--you just need to know where to look. From the roofs of apartments to parking lots, cities are bursting with plants and animals. In this fascinating and interactive guide, kids will learn about how birds build their nests on bridges, where salamanders and toads hide, and how plants push through sidewalk cracks. Alongside these awe-inspiring facts, Peter shares engaging, science-based activit

 
The High Line - a park to look up to

"Imagine a very different New York City-one whose streets are filled with horses and buggies and people on foot. Now imagine that vehicles that shared the road-block-long freight trains trying to deliver goods to the west-side factories. How did New York in the 1800s solve the problem of trains barreling through busy city streets? They built the High Line. But the High Line's story doesn't end there. Once cars became common, innovative New Yorkers began to find and fight for new ways to breathe

 
Could you ever dive with dolphins!?

"Spend a day in the life of a bottlenose dolphin in the first book in this new series from Sandra Markle, the bestselling author of the What If You Had... series! Dive in and learn all about bottlenose dolphins in the first book in the Could You Ever... series! From what they eat, to where they live, to how they interact with one another, this imaginative book places kids right into the action as they learn all about these amazing creatures"--

 
Welcome to Hebrew with Sesame Street

Favorite Sesame Street characters introduce readers to Hebrew. Simple words and phrases relating to everyday words and friendship learn new language tools to become smarter, kinder friends.

 
Fire shapes the world

"This nonfiction picture book presents Earth's long history with fire, and how humans, plants, and animals have adapted to this element as an integral part of their existence"--

 
Spy stalkers - using science to catch spies

"This . . . book explains how cutting-edge science and technology is used to stalk and stop spies and fight ever-changing battles in the secretive world of spying. Full of real spy stories that shook the world, this high-interest read will keep readers gripped"--Amazon.

 
Wolves - and their food chains

Armed with lethal fangs, endless endurance, and an incredible intelligence, the wolf is an amazing predator! Readers will discover how the apex hunter tracks down and kills its prey with devastating accuracy and why this awesome beast is the king of its food chain. This exciting book explains how food chains and webs work and the amazing physical adaptations that make the wolf such a supreme predator.

 

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