I was sent a copy of The Stars: A New Way to See Them by H. A. Rey The Stars: A New Way to See Them by H. A. Rey Release Date: 2016-12-06 This is a clear, vivid text with charts and maps showing the positions of the constellations the year round. | Have you read this one yet? Comment down below and let me know! Big Thanks to HMH Books for Young Readers for sending me a copy of The Stars: A New Way to See Them…
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I was sent a copy of The Battle for Darracia: Books I – II – III by Michael Phillip Cash The Battle for Darracia: Books I – II – III by Michael Phillip Cash Release Date: 2015-06-11 The Battle for Darracia Books I, II, and III, are now combined into one epic novel! On the planet Darracia, an ever-widening social gap between its inhabitants is causing turmoil that is fracturing a once peaceful world. Struggling with his identity, nineteen year old Prince V’sair must harness the power of the…
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I was sent a copy of Search and Spot: Go! (A Search and Spot Book) by Laura Ljungkvist Search and Spot: Go! (A Search and Spot Book) by Laura Ljungkvist Release Date: 2016-10-11 A vibrant and playful seek-and-find picture book by the acclaimed Swedish artist and designer Laura Ljungkvist, in which the reader uncovers cars, trucks, and all kinds of things that go hidden in a dazzling array of patterns and colors. The artwork, inspired by a European aesthetic, gives this work a simple but sophisticated look that appeals…
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I was sent a copy of Find the Constellations by H. A. Rey Find the Constellations by H. A. Rey Release Date: 2016-12-06 Containing star charts, a guide to the constellations, and details about seasons and the movement of the objects we see in the sky, this classic book makes H. A. Rey’s passion for astronomy evident on every page. New updates concentrate on the planetary and solar system information in the latter part of the book. Facts and figures for each planet have been revised, and new scientific…
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I was sent a copy of Animals by the Numbers: A Book of Infographics by Steve Jenkins Animals by the Numbers: A Book of Infographics by Steve Jenkins Release Date: 2016-11-01 How many species are there across the globe? How much do all of the insects in the world collectively weigh? How far can animals travel? Steve Jenkins answers these questions and many more with numbers, images, innovation, and authoritative science in his latest work of illustrated nonfiction. Jenkins layers his signature cut-paper illustrations alongside computer graphics and a…
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I was sent a copy of Hercufleas by Sam Gayton Hercufleas by Sam Gayton Release Date: 2016-10-04 “A resonant story about family, friendship and loss, and the power of hope and unity. Gayton reminds us that small things are sometimes the most important.”—Sunday Times [UK] To protect her village from a giant, Greta recruits a champion: Hercufleas! He may be tiny, but this young flea is certain he’s destined for greatness. Being a hero is harder than it seems, though, and Hercufleas and Greta face unexpected choices—and consequences—in their…
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I was sent a copy of Perrazo y Perrito/Big Dog and Little Dog bilingual (reader) (Green Light Readers Level 1) by Dav Pilkey Perrazo y Perrito/Big Dog and Little Dog bilingual (reader) (Green Light Readers Level 1) by Dav Pilkey Release Date: 2016-11-01 Big Dog and Little Dog are canine companions who stick together through thick and thin. In this, their first bilingual adventure, Big Dog and Little Dog are hungry! And as any good dog knows, friends who chow down together, nap together. With deceptively simple text, graphic…
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I was sent a copy of Florence Nightingale: The Courageous Life of the Legendary Nurse by Catherine Reef Florence Nightingale: The Courageous Life of the Legendary Nurse by Catherine Reef Release Date: 2016-11-08 Most people know Florence Nightingale was a compassionate and legendary nurse, but they don’t know her full story. This riveting biography explores the exceptional life of a woman who defied the stifling conventions of Victorian society to pursue what was considered an undesirable vocation. She is best known for her work during the Crimean War, when…
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I was sent a copy of Lost Stars by Lisa Selin Davis Lost Stars by Lisa Selin Davis Release Date: 2016-10-04 Before her older sister, Ginny, died, Carrie was a science nerd, obsessively tracking her beloved Vira comet. But now that Ginny is gone, sixteen-year-old Carrie finds herself within the orbit of Ginny’s friends, a close-knit group of seniors who skip school, obsess over bands (not science), and party hard. Fed up with Carrie’s behavior, her father enrolls her in a summer work camp at a local state park.…
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I was sent a copy of Dragons at Crumbling Castle: And Other Tales by Terry Pratchett Dragons at Crumbling Castle: And Other Tales by Terry Pratchett Release Date: 2016-10-04 This never-before-published collection of fourteen funny and inventive tales by acclaimed author Sir Terry Pratchett features a memorable cast of inept wizards, sensible heroes, and unusually adventuresome tortoises. Including more than one hundred black-and-white illustrations, the appealingly designed book celebrates Pratchett’s inimitable wordplay and irreverent approach to the conventions of storytelling.These accessible and mischievous tales are an ideal introduction for…
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