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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.

 
Finding home - words from kids seeking sanctuary

"In this photographic picture book, the authors record and transcribe the words of displaced children, raising up their voices-who they are, where they came from, and the many different reasons that they had to leave their home country"--

 
Food for the future - sustainable farms around the world

"Go on a tour of eco-friendly farms around the globe! From urban gardens to farms under the sea, discover the many different sustainable ways people have been growing food for centuries, and new innovations that are battling the effects of climate changeon farming. Rhyming text and inset boxes with definitions for new vocabulary words make the topic accessible to young learners. End matter includes detailed information about each country's farming practice, sustainable farming and more"--

 
Everywhere beauty is Harlem - the vision of photographer Roy DeCarava

This visually stunning portrait of Black photographer Roy DeCarava, a child of the Harlem Renaissance and an artistic collaborator of Langston Hughes, takes readers through 1940s Harlem where beauty is everywhere as he immortalizes and documents the livesof ordinary Black people.

 
Everybody's book - the story of the Sarajevo Haggadah

"The true story of the famous Sarajevo Haggadah begins long ago in Spain. Used for centuries and declared a treasure, people of many faiths have protected the Haggadah up to this day"--

 
Children's quick & easy cookbook / More Than 60 Simple Recipes

Discusses cooking techniques, food hygiene, and kitchen safety, and presents step-by-step instructions for all types of dishes.

 
Casting shadows - solar and lunar eclipses with The Planetary Society

"The year 2024 is set to have multiple solar and lunar eclipses. But what do you know about eclipses? With engaging diagrams and photos, readers will learn all about eclipses in an approachable way"--

 
The Beatles couldn't read music?

"Did you know that John Lennon's mom called him "Stinker" because he farted so much? Or that Paul McCartney liked playing guitar in the bathroom? Bet you didn't know that George Harrison once had his friend's parent sign his report card, or that Ringo Starr's grandma thought he was possessed by witches! Paige and Turner have collected some of the most unusual and surprising facts about the rock stars, from their childhoods and early days as musicians to the formation of the Beatles and their ris

 
Basketball - amazing but true stories!

"A middle-grade celebration of the unheralded people and stories that helped shape the game of basketball, from unsung pioneers to unforgettable moments of the game"--

 
I am Ruth Bader Ginsburg

"A picture book biography of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg"--

 

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