Tag: kidlit

The Elephant Scientist by Caitlin O’Connell

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The Elephant Scientist (Scientists in the Field Series) by Caitlin O'Connell

I was sent a copy of The Elephant Scientist (Scientists in the Field Series) by Caitlin O’Connell   The Elephant Scientist (Scientists in the Field Series) by Caitlin O’Connell Release Date: 2016-05-03 In the sprawling African scrub desert of Etosha National Park in Namibia, they call her “the mother of all elephants.” Holding binoculars closely to her eyes, American scientist Caitlin O’Connell could not believe what she was seeing from these African elephants: as the mighty matriarch scanned the horizon, the other elephants followed suit, stopped midstride, and stood as…

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Kakapo Rescue: Saving the World’s Strangest Parrot by Sy Montgomery

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Kakapo Rescue: Saving the World’s Strangest Parrot (Scientists in the Field Series) by Sy Montgomery

I was sent a copy of Kakapo Rescue: Saving the World’s Strangest Parrot (Scientists in the Field Series) by Sy Montgomery   Kakapo Rescue: Saving the World’s Strangest Parrot (Scientists in the Field Series) by Sy Montgomery Release Date: 2016-05-03 On remote Codfish Island off the southern coast of New Zealand live the last ninety-one kakapo parrots on earth. These trusting, flightless, and beautiful birds—the largest and most unusual parrots on earth—have suffered devastating population loss. Now, on an island refuge with the last of the species, New Zealand’s National…

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Celebrating Colorado: 50 States to Celebrate by Jane Kurtz

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Celebrating Colorado: 50 States to Celebrate (Green Light Readers Level 3) by Jane Kurtz

I was sent a copy of Celebrating Colorado: 50 States to Celebrate (Green Light Readers Level 3) by Jane Kurtz   Celebrating Colorado: 50 States to Celebrate (Green Light Readers Level 3) by Jane Kurtz Release Date: 2016-04-26 Say hello to Mr. Geo, everybody’s favorite geography teacher! Today he’s visiting Colorado, the Centennial State. He’s going to explore four gorgeous national parks, participates in daring sports, visit a dude ranch,  climb to the top of Pikes Peak, and much, much more. Together, you will discover what makes Colorado a state…

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The Case of the Feathered Mask: The Mysteries of Maisie Hitchins, Book 4 by Holly Webb

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The Case of the Feathered Mask: The Mysteries of Maisie Hitchins, Book 4 by Holly Webb

I was sent a copy of The Case of the Feathered Mask: The Mysteries of Maisie Hitchins, Book 4 by Holly Webb   The Case of the Feathered Mask: The Mysteries of Maisie Hitchins, Book 4 by Holly Webb Release Date: 2016-04-05 In this fourth mystery about 12-year-old Maisie, the young detective must solve a crime for her friend Professor Tobin. The professor travelled all over the world collecting strange and wonderful objects, and the British Museum is opening a special room to house his collection. But before the professor’s…

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Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood by F. Isabel Campoy

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Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood by F. Isabel Campoy

I was sent a copy of Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood by F. Isabel Campoy   Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood by F. Isabel Campoy Release Date: 2016-04-12 What good can a splash of color do in a community of gray? As Mira and her neighbors discover, more than you might ever imagine! Based on the true story of the Urban Art Trail in San Diego, California, Maybe Something Beautiful reveals how art can inspire transformation—and how even the smallest artists can accomplish something…

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Weekends with Max and His Dad by Linda Urban

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Weekends with Max and His Dad by Linda Urban

I was sent a copy of Weekends with Max and His Dad by Linda Urban   Weekends with Max and His Dad by Linda Urban Release Date: 2016-04-05 Max and his dad love their weekends together. Weekends mean pancakes, pizza, spy games, dog-walking, school projects, and surprising neighbors! Every weekend presents a small adventure as Max gets to know his dad’s new neighborhood—and learns some new ways of thinking about home.        Acclaimed author Linda Urban deftly portrays a third-grader’s inner world during a time of transition in this sweet and…

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Keep Curious and Carry a Banana: Words of Wisdom from the World of Curious George by H. A. Rey

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Keep Curious and Carry a Banana

I was sent a copy of Keep Curious and Carry a Banana: Words of Wisdom from the World of Curious George by H. A. Rey   Keep Curious and Carry a Banana: Words of Wisdom from the World of Curious George by H. A. Rey Release Date: 2016-04-05 For more than seventy-five years, the world of Curious George has delighted readers with its playful charm and deceptively simple wisdom. Fans of the Keep Calm and Carry On craze will find comfort in this Georgified version of the popular book format.…

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I Like Myself! by Karen Beaumont

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I Like Myself! by Karen Beaumont

I was sent a copy of I Like Myself! (board book) by Karen Beaumont   I Like Myself! (board book) by Karen Beaumont Release Date: 2016-04-05 High on energy and imagination, this ode to self-esteem encourages kids to appreciate everything about themselves—inside and out. Messy hair? Beaver breath? So what! Here’s a little girl who knows what really matters.      At once silly and serious, Karen Beaumont’s joyous rhyming text and David Catrow’s wild illustrations unite in a book that is sassy, soulful . . . and straight from the heart.…

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Clark in the Deep Sea by R. W. Alley

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Clark in the Deep Sea by R. W. Alley

I was sent a copy of Clark in the Deep Sea by R. W. Alley   Clark in the Deep Sea by R. W. Alley Release Date: 2016-03-08 Clark and his brother and sisters are stuck on their front porch on a rainy spring day. When a stuffed bear is flung off the porch into a puddle, the backyard becomes an ocean, and Clark, with some help from his siblings, embarks on a deep-sea diving rescue mission.       Full of classic charm, this satisfying fantasy is one of four small books…

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Down, Down, Down: A Journey to the Bottom of the Sea by Steve Jenkins

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Down, Down, Down: A Journey to the Bottom of the Sea by Steve Jenkins

I was sent a copy of Down, Down, Down: A Journey to the Bottom of the Sea by Steve Jenkins   Down, Down, Down: A Journey to the Bottom of the Sea by Steve Jenkins Release Date: 2016-04-05 Half the earth’s surface is covered by water more than a mile deep, but most of this watery world is a mystery to us. In fact, more people have stood on the surface of the moon than have visited the deepest spot in the ocean.  Come along as we travel down, down,…

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