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4) Desert Queen
BEST OF THE YEAR
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In a kaleidoscope of desert sands and swirling skirts, Queen Harish takes flight. This picture book biography, spun in vibrant verse by Jyoti Gopal, traces the journey of a beloved Rajasthani drag performer who defied tradition and dazzled the world.
Fueled by an inner fire, young Harish yearns...
This audiobook features music and special effects. Listen along and enjoy the fun that is Horses (A Day in the Life).
"A fascinating, easy-to-understand primer for anyone curious about horses." —Kirkus
Set over a 24-hour period, meet fighting stallions, cute foals, and nosy donkeys in this nonfiction book for kids about the coolest wild horses in the world.
Race across prairies to follow the lives of horses
Discusses what causes volcanic eruptions, the three main types of volcanoes, early myths about volcanoes, and the environmental impact of eruptions. Also takes a comprehensive look at the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens in Washington State.
Discover the life of Katherine Johnson—a story about reaching for the stars, for kids ages 6 to 9
Katherine Johnson was one of the best mathematicians in the history of the United States. Before her math skills helped send the first American astronauts safely into space, she was a smart and curious girl who loved to learn new things about the world around her. She studied hard in school and became one of the first Black
...This audiobook features music and special effects. Listen along and enjoy the fun that is Young Zoologist:
Humpback Whale.
Head to the depths of the ocean to study humpback whales in this beautiful nonfiction field guide for kids.
You may know that humpback whales use whale song to communicate with each other, but there's so much more to discover about these giants of the sea! In this book, acclaimed
This audiobook features music and special effects. Listen along and enjoy the fun that is Koala (Young Zoologist).
Head down under to study koalas in this beautiful nonfiction field guide for kids.
You might know that baby koalas spend time in their mother's pouches, but there's so much more to learn about these Australian marsupials! Turn the pages to discover why they spend 15 hours a day asleep, and how scientists
Drop into this beginner's guide to skateboarding with secrets from world champion Sky Brown!
Teen skateboarding phenom Sky Brown knows how to go big. After becoming a professional athlete at age 10, she became the first woman to land a frontside 540 at the X Games and won an Olympic medal at age 13. Now she is sharing her passion for skateboarding with YOU!
Discover more about Sky's story as she recounts how she got started in
12) Hoop Queens 2
Charles R. Smith Jr. brings his high-energy verse to praise a new generation of WNBA basketball stars, paired with dynamic photos of the players in action.
Are your moves as smooth as A'ja Wilson's? Do you make the game look effortless like Sue Bird? Are you a complete player like Candace Parker? A scoring machine like Diana Taurasi? Whether it's the towering Brittney Griner, or Elena Delle Donne doing her thing, or Breanna Stewart with
13) Yucky worms
For readers of Pax and A Wolf Called Wander comes the action and adventure story of one of Yellowstone's most famous animals, Wolf 8: a runt of the litter who surprised scientists by becoming a powerful leader.
A true story from world-renowned wolf researcher Rick McIntyre and award-winning author David A. Poulsen. "Reading Rick McIntyre's books, it's like you're out there with him, seeing what he sees." —Lilly...
"One of the most informative picture books about honey bees, this is surely among the most beautiful as well." —Booklist (starred review)
A tiny honey bee emerges from the hive for the first time. Using sunlight, landmarks, and scents to remember the path, she goes in search of pollen and nectar to share with the thousands of other bees in her hive. She uses her powerful sense of smell to locate the flowers that sustain her,
Discover the life of Princess Diana—a story about helping those in need for kids ages 6 to 9
Princess Diana was known as the "People's Princess" because she loved to be kind and generous to others. Before she made a big impact on the world, Diana was a thoughtful little girl who loved animals and ballet. Her life changed when she became royalty, but she never gave up her passion for helping people. Explore how Diana went
...Discover the life of Stan Lee—a story about creating your own adventures for kids ages 6 to 9
Stan Lee was a famous comic book writer, artist, editor, and publisher for Marvel Comics. Before he helped create heroes like the Incredible Hulk, Spider-Man, the X-Men, and Black Panther, Stan was an imaginative boy who spent hours reading all sorts of different stories and letting his thoughts run wild. These stories inspired
...Discover the life of Eliza Hamilton—a story about being kind to others for kids ages 6 to 9
Eliza Hamilton was one of America's Founding Mothers. Before she made history, she was a thoughtful kid who loved spending time with family and riding her horse. Her life changed when she married Alexander Hamilton, a Founding Father who helped form the United States. After Alexander died, Eliza had his biography published so people
...19) Rockin' Robots!
What exactly is a robot? How do they talk and move? And what does it take to build one?
Ada Twist, Scientist: The Why Files is the perfect nonfiction resource for all these questions...
Discover the life of Joe Biden—a story about becoming president for kids ages 6 to 9
Joe Biden is the 46th president of the United States and has served his country as an important leader for many years. Before he made a name for himself in politics, Joe was a thoughtful kid who noticed America wasn't a fair place for everyone. He wanted to help make the world a better place for all people, so he became a senator and worked
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