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Children's Books
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by Lauren A. Parent
Illustrator, mo mcgee
In this animal-centered alphabet book, an adventure lurks on every
page. Weaving together fun wordplay with exquisite artwork, Alphabet
Kingdom offers an abundance of images and subtle surprises on every
page. Children will delight in the rich tapestry of illustrations,
allowing them to make new discoveries with every read. |
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by Candace Christiansen
Illustrator, Elaine Greenstein
One snowy day an elderly woman, Sarah, watches children gathering
at the bus stop. While they never seem to notice her, she notices
them, especially one little boy who has no mittens. That night,
Sarah knits the boy a pair of cozy mittens and places them on the
blue spruce tree for him to discover. It soon becomes a game, with
the children looking for new mittens on the mysterious tree every
morning, and Sarah joyfully knitting new ones each night. With its
touching message and delightful illustrations, adults and children
will enjoy this intergenerational tale for years to come. |
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by Joseph Bruchac
Illustrator, Thomas Locker
From a small town in Pennsylvania came a little girl who saw the
magic in spring fog and heard the ocean's song in her heart. This
was also the girl who one day would become the groundbreaking
author of Silent Spring. In Rachel Carson, young readers will experience
all the enchantment of nature as seen through the eyes of the budding
scientist. Paired with Joseph Bruchac's poetically rendered biography,
Thomas Locker's lyrical paintings re-create important scenes in
Carson's life. |
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by Robert C. Baron
Illustrator, Thomas Locker
In a series of lyrical paintings, Thomas Locker captures the majesty
of the Hudson for readers, both young and young at heart. Author
Robert Baron weaves a fascinating history of the river, a history
witnessed by everyone from the native tribes of New York to farmers,
factory workers, industrialists, writers, the Hudson River School
of painters, and on to today's conservationists, who have fought
to preserve this magnificent waterway. |
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Thomas Locker & Ashley Foehner
In this adaptation of Washington Irving's beloved story, acclaimed
painter Thomas Locker takes one of America's favorite legends and
weaves in the beauty of the rugged Catskill Mountains. Rip Van Winkle,
a poor farmer, is out hunting one day when he comes upon a strange
company of men playing ninepins. When Rip samples their brew, he
falls into a deep sleep for 20 years, eventually awaking bearded
and gray in a vastly changed world. This classic tale is enhanced
with the unique artistry of Locker, who has made more than 20 trips
to the Catskills to study and paint the magnificent landscape in
which the story is set. |
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by Antonio Hernandez Madrigal
Illustrator, Tomie dePaola
This wonderful collection of Mexican folktales recaptures the legends
of the great tribes of México. With robust illustrations
by Caldecott Award–winning Tomie dePaola, The Eagle and the
Rainbow shares the stories of brave Aztec warriors, artistic Tarascans,
fleet endurance runners of the Tarahumaras, and other exciting
tales.
Rejoice when Atzimba saves the tribe from the wrath of the volcano.
Discover how Fast as Deer brings a rainbow to his people, saving
them from drought and famine. Run with Tahui as he overcomes a devastating
illness to enter the Great Race. Filled with insight and wisdom,
each tale brings ancient Mexico to life. Includes a glossary of
terms. |
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by Diane Nelson Spickert
Illustrator, Marianne D. Wallace
This engaging and educational picture book takes readers on one
rock’s geological odyssey through time. Gorgeous, full-color
illustrations and a detailed time line of a rock’s journey teaches
students about earth science and the geologic cycle. Also includes
a glossary of geologic terms. |
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by Nancy Bo Flood
Photographer, Tony Kuyper
A beautiful combination of photographs and text illustrates
the life cycle of sandstone in the landscape of the desert Southwest.
Written for readers age four and up, this unique book features the
many amazing forms of sand—from hoodoos to arches—revealing
how change creates great beauty. |
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by Marianne D. Wallace
This next installation in the America's Ecosystems series explores
everything from ponderosa pines of the West to the tropical rain
forests of Central America. A great resource for budding naturalists
and their families, including clear, informative text and superb
illustrations.
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by Mike Graf
Illustrator, Marjorie Leggitt
In book five of the national park adventure series, the Parkers
journey to the Pacific Northwest to explore Olympic and its three
spectacularly diverse regions. With their usual intrepid spirit,
James, Morgan, Mom, and Dad explore the tide pools along the coast,
hike through Olympic's dense rain forest, and backpack to the high
country to experience the famed alpine scenery and immense glaciers.
Treacherous mountain terrain could stop them in their tracks. Could
it prove to be ultimately too dangerous?
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by Kirk Johnson & Mary Ann Bonnell
Global warming is a complicated problem. Gas Trees and Car Turds is a fun, fast read about the carbon cycle: trees are made of air
and water, electricity is made from coal that is made from trees,
gasoline is made from plankton, and all of these things are related
to each other and to our climate through carbon dioxide. This colorfully
illustrated book makes carbon dioxide, an invisible odorless gas
responsible for global warming and plant growth, into something
that can be imagined and understood by children. |
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by Vickie L. Krudwig
Illustrator, Craig Brown
Children learn about the importance of working together as well
as how to count in this delightful tale about ten ants, their insect
friends, and one very large cucumber. A recipe for cucumber soup
at the end of the book makes this title fun for all! |
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