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Remembering Rosalind Franklin - Rosalind Franklin & the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA

"An inspiring nonfiction picture book about Rosalind Franklin, the groundbreaking chemist who helped discover the structure of DNA, by the award-winning, bestselling author of Who Says Women Can't Be Doctors? and Elizabeth Leads the Way"--

 
Puff - all about air

"Puff the wisp of air leads young readers on an adventure that reveals air's role in the atmosphere and its impact on life on earth"--

 
A plate of hope - the inspiring story of Chef Josae Andraes and World Central Kitchen

"A biography about chef Josae Andraes, who, through his World Central Kitchen organization, is fulfilling a vision to feed people in need all over the world"--

 
One day this tree will fall

A tree's life story is told from its beginnings as a seed to its survival in the wilderness until it finally falls, but continues its life as a log, an animal habitat, and finally decomposes to provide nutrition for future trees.

 
My first Earth Day

Wonderful storytelling and vibrant collage art invite readers to celebrate Earth Day with a grandmother-granddaughter duo who spend the day recycling, picking up litter, supporting local businesses and caring for our wonderful planet.

 
My first atlas of the world

Presents an overview of the countries of the world, explaining how to look at a map, where people live on the Earth, and major countries and regions.

 
Pedal, balance, steer - Annie Londonderry, the first woman to cycle around the world

This inspiring true story, set in the 1890s, follows mother-of-three Annie Londonderry as she cycled around the world, facing robbers, sprained ankles and disapproving stares, as she peddled to win $10,000 for her family, proving women could do just aboutanything.

 
Motion

"In this interactive picture book, young readers poke, roll, and slide objects on the page, using their imagination to conduct simple physics experiments. They learn about forces (pushes and pulls), inertia, gravity, acceleration, and friction. Back matter includes a real-world experiment"--

 
Lights out - a movement to help migrating birds

"Based on the real-life Lights Out movement, this inspirational story shows how people can combat light pollution and make a big difference in helping to save migrating birds by turning lights off at night"--

 
 
Josae feeds the world - how a famous chef feeds millions of people in need around the world

"The true story of Josae Andraes, an award-winning chef, food activist, and founder of World Central Kitchen, a disaster-relief organization that uses the power of food to nourish communities after catastrophe strikes. When a terrible earthquake hit Haitiin 2010, chef Josae Andraes knew he needed to help. Within a few hours of the disaster, he had gathered friends, they flew to the island, and they began cooking rice and beans for the hungry locals. This trip changed the life of the successful c

 
Insectorama - the marvelous world of insects

"The world is full of insects. They far outweighhumans on earth, and we couldn't survive long without them. But do you reallyknow them? Vetted by entomologist Mathilde Gaudreau, the 30 portraits ofInsectorama will give you an insect-eye view of some of the most wonderful youcan find in parks and forests. On top of that, you'll learnplenty of fun facts you can share with friends and family: crickets can hearthanks to ear drums located in their abdomen, unlike the Spring Field Cricketthat hears th

 
 
Green - the story of plant life on our planet

This hopeful exploration of green life introduces the flora of Earth's many ecosystems, from the first plants originating billions of years ago to the workings of trees and leaves today, showing how important they are to our planet - and forcombatting climate change.

 
The Great Lakes - our freshwater treasure

"A picture book about the five largest lakes in North America - how they formed, the importance of these waters, and how they've become a national treasure"--

 
The Iguanodon's horn - how artists and scientists put a dinosaur back together again and again... and again

"Ever since mysterious bones were found in 1822, scientists and artists have tried to figure out what the creature they came from looked like. But it seems that every time they've made up their minds, someone makes a new discovery, and they have to startall over. That's only fair, though--after all, it's how knowledge advances! With an inviting tone and detail-filled art, Sean Rubin traces the process of defining--and redefining--the dinosaur called Iguanodon. Entertaining, accessible, and beaut

 
Guts for glory - the story of Civil War soldier Rosetta Wakeman

"Through scratchboard art and quotes from the subject's letters, this picture book biography follows the life of Sarah Rosetta Wakeman, who served in the Union army disguised as a man. Back matter materials include an author's note, two glossaries, recommended reading, a timeline of events, and additional historical information"--

 

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