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2024 book of world records

Provides detailed descriptions of hundreds of world records in pop culture, sports, science, and other categories, each with a photograph.

 
Wild places - the life of naturalist David Attenborough

"A nonfiction account of the life of British naturalist David Attenborough and his advocacy for the protection of wild places on Earth"--

 
Small shoes, great strides - how three brave girls opened doors to school equality

"A powerful true story about three Black girls who courageously integrated a New Orleans school on November 14, 1960, told by award-winning author Vaunda Micheaux Nelson"--

 
Rise to the sky - how the world's tallest trees grow up

"Trees are the tallest living things on Earth. But how do they grow to be so tall? Science writer Rebecca E. Hirsch presents a poetic introduction to the tree life cycle in Rise to the Sky. Accompanied by Mia Posada's detailed collage illustrations, this book features the tallest tree species from around the world, including the coast redwood, the Sitka spruce, and the giant sequoia."--Amazon.com

 
Exploring AI

"Explore the world of artificial intelligence and the amazing impact it is having on daily life. Discover how people are using artificial intelligence to try to solve issues with health, the environment, endangered animals, and more! A collaboration with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), this book features an engaging narrative and dynamic photos that explore the creators of today's AI and those who will be taking it into the future-like you!"--

 
The story of the Indiana Fever

"Middle grade basketball fans are introduced to the extraordinary history of WNBA's Indiana Fever with a photo-laden narrative of their greatest successes and losses"--

 
Wedges make a point

"How do you keep a door from closing? Try using a wedge! Wedges are one of the six simple machines that help make work easier by using mechanical advantage. In Wedges Make a Point: Simple Machines for Kids, readers ages 5 to 8 learn how a wedge's shape makes it perfect at stopping something heavy from moving, and separating material to split something--like banana bread--apart. Glossary, photos, and a hands-on activity make this book fundamental for STEM learning."--

 
Levers lessen the load

"A lever is one of six simple machines that are designed to make different kinds of work easier. Lifting, pulling, pushing--all these tasks are more efficient when you use a simple machine. In Levers Lessen the Load: Simple Machines for Kids, readers learn how levers and fulcrums can help us move far more weight than we can on our own. Need to lift a heavy rock? Use a lever! Need to push a log out of the way? Use a lever! Know where else you can find levers? In your own body--when you lift an ob

 
Little Red Riding Hood

On her way to deliver a basket of food to her sick grandmother, Elisabeth encounters a sly wolf.

 
Iditarod dream - Dusty and his sled dogs compete in Alaska's Jr. Iditarod

Relates the story of the fifteen-year-old Alaskan boy and his dogs as they prepare for and then run the 158-mile course of the Junior Iditarod Race.

 
Born to pull - the glory of sled dogs

Each chapter features expert insight into sled dog team dynamics that complements the author's stories about individual dogs, racing, and life on the trail.

 
Alaska's iditarod

The Iditarod is a challenging dogsled race held in the frigid Alaskan wilderness each year. Sled dogs and mushers must work as a team to battle the elements and become champions. While the race has become a popular sporting event, it began as a life-or-death sprint to save a remote village. Learn about the race's history, its dangers, and some of the daring dogs and mushers who have won Alaska's Iditarod.

 
What do we know about the kraken?

"Sea monsters have a long history in lore and literature. Homer first wrote of them in 700 BCE. What Do We Know About the Kraken? lets curious young readers explore what we actually know about this mysterious sea monster's long history. Dive into the facts behind this massive squid-like creature that was first described using the word "Kraken" in the beginning of the eighteenth century. For centuries, sailors have feared the Kraken, which they believe lurks in the ocean, waiting to pull ships be

 
The story of Sojourner Truth / A Biography Book for New Readers

"Sojourner Truth, born Isabella Baumfree, was one of the most important leaders in the anti-slavery movement. Before she fought for freedom and changed American history, she was a young enslaved girl who wanted a better life for herself and for all Blackpeople. She overcame many incredible challenges as she bravely stood up for equality and justice. This chapter book for young readers explores how Sojourner escaped slavery to become one of America's greatest champions for human rights"--

 
Rising above - the Wataru "Wat" Misaka story

"This dynamic picture book biography introduces readers of all ages to Wataru Misaka, the first non-white athlete to play in the NBA Wataru "Wat" Misaka, a Japanese American boy born to immigrant parents, liked to play basketball under the glow of stars and a small street lamp in Ogden, Utah. America was home to Wat, but with the onset of World War II, many people thought he didn't belong. "Go home!" they would shout as he dribbled the ball down the hardwood court, but Wat continued on his chose

 
Lucille Ball had no eyebrows?

"From the best-selling author of My Weird School: a new entry in the cheerful and engaging biography series centered on high-interest historic figures. Did you know that Lucille Ball could pick up radio signals through her teeth? Or that her career was almost destroyed because she was a registered Communist? Bet you didn't know that, as a studio executive, she green-lit both Star Trek and Mission: Impossible! Siblings Paige and Turner have collected some of the most unusual and surprising facts

 
Laugh-out-loud jokes for kids - would you rather?

"World you rather ride on the back of a T-Rex or fly on the back of a Pterodactyl? Choose your fun in this hilarious collection of would you rather jokes that are sure to keep the whole family laughing"--

 
Keep dancing through - a Boss family groove

Mom, Dad, Weslie, Maddox, and Zaia celebrate their family and their favorite motto--keep dancing through.

 
I am Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Shining a spotlight on Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, this picture book biography tells the story of a young Jewish girl growing up in Brooklyn who never stopped fighting for equal treatment for everyone.

 

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