Category: Book of the Day

The Way Things Work Now by David Macaulay

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The Way Things Work Now by David Macaulay

I was sent a copy of The Way Things Work Now by David Macaulay   The Way Things Work Now by David Macaulay Release Date: 2016-10-04 Explainer-in-Chief David Macaulay updates the worldwide bestseller The New Way Things Work to capture the latest developments in the technology that most impacts our lives. Famously packed with information on the inner workings of everything from windmills to Wi-Fi, this extraordinary and humorous book both guides readers through the fundamental principles of machines, and shows how the developments of the past are building the…

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Girl on a Plane by Miriam Moss

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Girl on a Plane by Miriam Moss

I was sent a copy of Girl on a Plane by Miriam Moss   Girl on a Plane by Miriam Moss Release Date: 2016-09-13 Bahrain, 1970.    After a summer spent with her family, fifteen-year-old Anna is flying back to boarding school in England when her plane is hijacked by Palestinian terrorists and taken to the Jordanian desert. Demands are issued.   If they are not met, the terrorists will blow up the plane, killing all hostages. The heat becomes unbearable; food and water supplies dwindle.   All alone, Anna begins to face the…

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Mitchell on the Moon by R. W. Alley

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I was sent a copy of Mitchell on the Moon by R. W. Alley   Mitchell on the Moon by R. W. Alley Release Date: 2016-10-04 It’s Halloween, and Mitchell’s littlest sister, Gretchen, looks up at the moon and sees that part of it is missing. Gretchen’s other siblings, Annabelle and Clark, scornfully tell her that the moon is just hiding behind some clouds, but Mitchell indulges her and sets out to save the moon. A humorous and slightly scary fantasy ensues before the four children set off for trick-or-treating.…

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Minecraft: The Survivors’ Book of Secrets: An Official Mojang Book by Stephanie Milton

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I was sent a copy of Minecraft: The Survivors’ Book of Secrets: An Official Mojang Book by Stephanie Milton   Minecraft: The Survivors’ Book of Secrets: An Official Mojang Book by Stephanie Milton Release Date: 2016-08-09 An all-new official Minecraft™ guidebook full of tips to fend off mobs and withstand the wild!This official Minecraft™ book contains the collective knowledge of the Survivors: an underground group of Minecraft™ experts who have been around since the days of Alpha.   You’re probably wondering why you’ve never heard of us. It’s because we’re THAT…

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Miss Muffet, or What Came After by Marilyn Singer

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Miss Muffet, or What Came After by Marilyn Singer

I was sent a copy of Miss Muffet, or What Came After by Marilyn Singer   Miss Muffet, or What Came After by Marilyn Singer Release Date: 2016-09-06 People will tell you that all little Miss Muffet wanted was to sit quietly and eat her curds and whey. They’ll insist that she was so scared of a spider, she ran away from it, and that’s where her story ends. Well, those people are wrong! Miss Muffet is more daring than that—and so is the spider. Together, they head off on…

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Bridge to the Wild: Behind the Scenes at the Zoo by Caitlin O’Connell

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Bridge to the Wild: Behind the Scenes at the Zoo by Caitlin O'Connell

I was sent a copy of Bridge to the Wild: Behind the Scenes at the Zoo by Caitlin O’Connell   Bridge to the Wild: Behind the Scenes at the Zoo by Caitlin O’Connell Release Date: 2016-08-02 Hear crisp sounds of the hornbill in the cool air. Listen to the morning symphony that greets you as you enter the front gate. Then, step onto a leafy path that leads to a secret world of animals, each of whom you won’t want to forget, here at Zoo Atlanta. Over five days we…

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Let Your Voice Be Heard: The Life and Times of Pete Seeger by Anita Silvey

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Let Your Voice Be Heard: The Life and Times of Pete Seeger by Anita Silvey

I was sent a copy of Let Your Voice Be Heard: The Life and Times of Pete Seeger by Anita Silvey   Let Your Voice Be Heard: The Life and Times of Pete Seeger by Anita Silvey Release Date: 2016-08-02 Pete Seeger, the iconic folk musician and multiple Grammy winner, discovered early in life that what he wanted to do was make music. His amazing career as singer, songwriter, and banjo player spanned seven decades, and included both low points (being charged with contempt of Congress) and highlights (receiving the…

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Curious George: 75th Anniversary Edition by H. A. Rey

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Curious George: 75th Anniversary Edition by H. A. Rey

I was sent a copy of Curious George: 75th Anniversary Edition by H. A. Rey   Curious George: 75th Anniversary Edition by H. A. Rey Release Date: 2016-09-06 In this, the original book about the curious monkey, George is taken from the jungle by the man in the yellow hat to live in a new home, but–oh, what happened! Though trying to be good, George is still very curious and takes a swim in the ocean, escapes from jail, and goes for a flying ride on a bunch of balloons.…

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Hooray for Today! by Brian Won

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Hooray for Today! by Brian Won

I was sent a copy of Hooray for Today! by Brian Won   Hooray for Today! by Brian Won Release Date: 2016-09-06 When the moon is up, Owl is wide awake and ready for fun: “Hooray for today! Would you like to play?” But everyone says, “Not now! I’m sleepy!” Owl’s playday gets lonely fast as each friend turns her away—until sunrise, when Owl discovers a friendly surprise. Perfect for little ones learning the art of patience, Hooray for Today! celebrates playtime, sharing, and friendship. |   Have you read…

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Swallow the Leader by Danna Smith

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Swallow the Leader by Danna Smith

Today’s featured book of the day is the cute #kidlit SWALLOW THE READER by Danna Smith

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