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Snowy day

Keats, Ezra Jack


Winner of the 1963 Caldecott Award. One day little Peter awoke to find high snowdrifts outside his window and went out to play in this beautiful white world. It was so much fun to play in the snow, that Peter decided to save one snowball in his pocket for the next day.
Date Published:1962

Ravi's roar

Percival, Tom, 1977-


Publishers Weekly, December 2019. Booklist, November 2019. Kirkus Review, November 2019. Library Media Connection, January 2020. Publishers Weekly. Booklist. Kirkus Review. "Tired of missing out on good things because he is the smallest and youngest in his family, Ravi turns into a tiger and gets what he wants with a great roar"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2019

Milo's monster

Percival, Tom, 1977-


Milo loves spending time with his best friend Jay, but when new girl Suzi moves in next door, Milo starts to feel left out, and as his jealousy grows more intense a green-eyed monster pops up beside him, twisting up all of Milo's thoughts and making him feel sad.
Date Published:2023

Ruby finds a Worry

Percival, Tom, 1977-


Publishers Weekly, June 2019. Kirkus Starred, June 2019. Publishers Weekly. Kirkus Starred. A young girl's sense of adventure and exploration vanishes when she discovers a Worry that grows and grows until she learns how to get rid of it.
Date Published:2018

Finn's Little Fibs

Percival, Tom, 1977-


First published in Great Britain in July 2023 by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc. After Finn tells his grandmother a fib, his lies continue to build up which makes Finn feel horrible until he builds up the courage to come clean.
Date Published:2023

Meesha makes friends

Percival, Tom, 1977-


Meesha loves making things, but struggles to make friends until her mother takes her to a party where she meets Josh, a boy who wants to make friends, too.
Date Published:2020

Perfectly Norman

Percival, Tom, 1977-


School Library Journal, April 2018. Publishers Weekly, March 2018. Booklist, April 2018. Kirkus Review, March 2018. School Library Journal. Publishers Weekly. Booklist. Norman is thrilled to discover he grew a pair of wings overnight, but his excitement turns to doubt when he realizes he is now different from everyone else, causing him to question whether there is such a thing as perfectly normal.
Date Published:2017

School Library Journal, April 2018. Publishers Weekly, March 2018. Booklist, April 2018. Kirkus Review, March 2018. School Library Journal. Publishers Weekly. Booklist. Norman is thrilled to discover he grew a pair of wings overnight, but his excitement turns to doubt when he realizes he is now different from everyone else, causing him to question whether there is such a thing as perfectly normal.

Date Published:2017

Big Nate : revenge of the Cream Puffs /

Peirce, Lincoln.


Selections from the "Big Nate" comic strip. "These strips appeared in newspapers from April 22, 2012 through October 13, 2012"--Colophon. May include pull-out poster. Library Media Connection, January 2017. School Library Connection, A reprinting of the "Big Nate" comic strip, that follows the adventures of eleven-year-old Nate Wright and his baseball team the Cream Puffs.
Date Published:2016

One Day This Tree Will Fall

Booth, Leslie Bernard



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We are mighty : 12 ordinary Americans who did the next needed thing /

McMahon, Sharon, 1977-,


Gouverneur Morris -- Ida Lewis -- Virginia Randolph -- Katharine Lee Bates -- Ida B. Wells-Barnett -- MarÃa de LÃ³pez -- Jim Thorpe -- Julius Rosenwald -- Norman Mineta -- Septima Clark -- Roberto Clemente -- Claudette Colvin. "A picture book about twelve unsung heroes who shaped the course of American history through their small and needful actions"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

Arctic foxes

Bolte, Mari,


In the far north -- Staying warm -- Blending in -- Finding food -- Family time -- On the move -- An arctic fox tale. "Discover the made-for-cold Arctic fox! Explore the mammal's anatomy, diet, habitat, and life cycle. Captions, on-page definitions, a Finnish animal folktale, additional resources, and an index support elementary-aged kids"--
Date Published:2025

Poo on the savanna

Dufresne, Emilie,


Includes index. Includes glossary. "Fusion." All about poo -- Stay away spray -- White and chalky -- Mighty mounds -- Dozens of drops -- Bonus poo!. Junior Library Guild. "Hippos use their tails to fling it around and a giraffe's drops more than five feet before splatting on the ground. What are we talking about? Poo on the savannah! Follow along to learn all about the animals that make it and the habitat they live in"--Provided by the publisher.
Date Published:2021

Includes index. Includes glossary. "Fusion." All about poo -- Stay away spray -- White and chalky -- Mighty mounds -- Dozens of drops -- Bonus poo!. Junior Library Guild. "Hippos use their tails to fling it around and a giraffe's drops more than five feet before splatting on the ground. What are we talking about? Poo on the savannah! Follow along to learn all about the animals that make it and the habitat they live in"--Provided by the publisher.

Date Published:2021

I need a hug : Necesito un abrazo /

Blabey, Aaron,


"Scholastic en espaÃ±ol"--Cover. Un pequeÃ±o puercoespÃn solo quiere un abrazo, pero todos los demÃ¡s animales se alejan de sus pÃºas espinosas, excepto una serpiente. A little porcupine just wants a hug, but all the other animals shy away from his prickly spikes--except for a snake.
Date Published:2019

Shelter

Vukovic, Diane,


Understanding shelters: what is the purpose of a survival shelter? -- Debris shelters: How do you make a survival shelter without any supplies? -- The big truth: lost in the woods : what are the first things to do if you get lost? -- Tarp shelters: How can you make a shelter with minimla gear? -- Shelters for extreme climates : what shelters are best for estreme climate -- Shelters for extreme climates: What shelters are best for snow and the desert? True Story -- Show your survival smarts -- True statistics -- Resources. "A new installment in the A True Book series focusing on Survival Skills"-- "Learn basic survival skills and connect with nature!Knowing how to build a safe shelter in any environment is a skill that every outdoor adventurer needs. Did you know that a shelter can be made from sticks and leaves? Or that it can even be made from snow? Learn all this and more in Shelter - a book that gives kids the confidence they need to get outside and explore.ABOUT THE SERIES:Learning basic survival skills will give every kid the confidence - and the know-how - to handle emergencies and extreme situations. It also helps them feel comfortable and secure when they're connecting with the outdoors while hiking, backpacking, or simply exploring the woods. The books in the Survival Skills series teach kids how to build a shelter from found materials, how to navigate (even without a compass), how to treat injuries in case of emergency, and so much more. These essential skills will give them the tools to take care of themselves in any situation"--
Date Published:2023

Understanding shelters: what is the purpose of a survival shelter? -- Debris shelters: How do you make a survival shelter without any supplies? -- The big truth: lost in the woods : what are the first things to do if you get lost? -- Tarp shelters: How can you make a shelter with minimla gear? -- Shelters for extreme climates : what shelters are best for estreme climate -- Shelters for extreme climates: What shelters are best for snow and the desert? True Story -- Show your survival smarts -- True statistics -- Resources. "A new installment in the A True Book series focusing on Survival Skills"-- "Learn basic survival skills and connect with nature!Knowing how to build a safe shelter in any environment is a skill that every outdoor adventurer needs. Did you know that a shelter can be made from sticks and leaves? Or that it can even be made from snow? Learn all this and more in Shelter - a book that gives kids the confidence they need to get outside and explore.ABOUT THE SERIES:Learning basic survival skills will give every kid the confidence - and the know-how - to handle emergencies and extreme situations. It also helps them feel comfortable and secure when they're connecting with the outdoors while hiking, backpacking, or simply exploring the woods. The books in the Survival Skills series teach kids how to build a shelter from found materials, how to navigate (even without a compass), how to treat injuries in case of emergency, and so much more. These essential skills will give them the tools to take care of themselves in any situation"--

Date Published:2023

Navigation

Mason, Jenny, (Children's author),


Introduction -- A how-to on where to heading in the right direction (or) how to find directions. What is orienting? -- Maps mark the spot. How do maps work? -- A compass points the way. What's the point of a compass? -- The big truth : lost in the wilderness -- Hi-tech tools and advanced skills. Where can we go with modern tools? -- True skills true story -- Are you ready to navigate? -- True statistics. "A new installment in the A True Book series focusing on Survival Skills"-- "Learn basic survival skills and connect with nature! Knowing how to navigate - whether it's by using a compass or by using objects found in nature - is a skill that every outdoor adventurer needs. Did you know that you can make a compass out of sticks and rocks? Or that you can use the stars as a guide? Learn all this and more in Navigation - a book that gives kids the confidence they need to get outside and explore.ABOUT THE SERIES:Learning basic survival skills will give every kid the confidence - and the know-how - to handle emergencies and extreme situations. It also helps them feel comfortable and secure when they're connecting with the outdoors while hiking, backpacking, or simply exploring the woods. The books in the Survival Skills series teach kids how to build a shelter from found materials, how to navigate (even without a compass), how to treat injuries in case of emergency, and so much more. These essential skills will give them the tools to take care of themselves in any situation"--
Date Published:2023

Introduction -- A how-to on where to heading in the right direction (or) how to find directions. What is orienting? -- Maps mark the spot. How do maps work? -- A compass points the way. What's the point of a compass? -- The big truth : lost in the wilderness -- Hi-tech tools and advanced skills. Where can we go with modern tools? -- True skills true story -- Are you ready to navigate? -- True statistics. "A new installment in the A True Book series focusing on Survival Skills"-- "Learn basic survival skills and connect with nature! Knowing how to navigate - whether it's by using a compass or by using objects found in nature - is a skill that every outdoor adventurer needs. Did you know that you can make a compass out of sticks and rocks? Or that you can use the stars as a guide? Learn all this and more in Navigation - a book that gives kids the confidence they need to get outside and explore.ABOUT THE SERIES:Learning basic survival skills will give every kid the confidence - and the know-how - to handle emergencies and extreme situations. It also helps them feel comfortable and secure when they're connecting with the outdoors while hiking, backpacking, or simply exploring the woods. The books in the Survival Skills series teach kids how to build a shelter from found materials, how to navigate (even without a compass), how to treat injuries in case of emergency, and so much more. These essential skills will give them the tools to take care of themselves in any situation"--

Date Published:2023

First Aid

Crane, Cody,


"A new installment in the A True Book series focusing on Survival Skills"-- "Learn basic survival skills and connect with nature! Knowing how to treat injuries is a skill that every outdoor adventurer needs. Did you know that you can splint a broken finger using only tape? Or that cool water is the first step to treating a burn? Learn all this and more in First Aid - a book that gives kids the confidence they need to get outside and explore.
Date Published:2023

"A new installment in the A True Book series focusing on Survival Skills"-- "Learn basic survival skills and connect with nature! Knowing how to treat injuries is a skill that every outdoor adventurer needs. Did you know that you can splint a broken finger using only tape? Or that cool water is the first step to treating a burn? Learn all this and more in First Aid - a book that gives kids the confidence they need to get outside and explore.

Date Published:2023

Barn owls

Neuenfeldt, Elizabeth,


Owls in barns -- Silent hunters -- Life of a barn owl. "Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to barn owls. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
Date Published:2024

Iceland

Langdo, Bryan,


All about Iceland -- Land and animals -- Life in Iceland -- Iceland facts. "Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Iceland. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
Date Published:2026

Meteorologist

Noll, Elizabeth,


"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to meteorologists. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
Date Published:2023

A nurse

Hall, Alex, (Children's writer),


Includes index. Nurses keep hospitals and doctor's offices humming! Their main job is caring for patients, but what sorts of tasks does that entail? This book introduces the nursing career to young readers. With real-life examples of exactly what nurses must do-and complementary photographs-the main content gives readers an understanding of the importance and rigors of the job. Written with newly independent readers in mind, the age-appropriate content and accessible language supports classroom lessons on community helpers. Fact boxes add even more fun tidbits.
Date Published:2025

Includes index. Nurses keep hospitals and doctor's offices humming! Their main job is caring for patients, but what sorts of tasks does that entail? This book introduces the nursing career to young readers. With real-life examples of exactly what nurses must do-and complementary photographs-the main content gives readers an understanding of the importance and rigors of the job. Written with newly independent readers in mind, the age-appropriate content and accessible language supports classroom lessons on community helpers. Fact boxes add even more fun tidbits.

Date Published:2025