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• All About Penises

  a Learning About Bodies Book

  Solot, Dorian,

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  Head, shoulders, knees, and – penises! Read this book with a parent or caregiver and learn more about how this important part of your body works. Back matter includes additional guidance for caregivers on developmentally appropriate…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• All About Vulvas and Vaginas

  a Learning About Bodies Book /

  Solot, Dorian,

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  Head, shoulders, knees, and – vulvas and vaginas! Read this book with a parent or caregiver and learn more about how this important part of your body works. Back matter includes additional guidance for caregivers on developmentally…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• As Edward Imagined

  a Story of Edward Gorey in Three Acts /

  Burgess, Matthew,

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  This inventive biography of renowned illustrator Edward Gorey is a perfect ode to his eccentric art and life. Be on the lookout for a Chicago connection!

• Behind My Doors

  the Story of the World's Oldest Library

  Khan, Hena,

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  In Morocco, the oldest library in the world has been collecting the magic of stories and words since the year 859. Welcome to Al-Qarawiyyin Library, which would like to introduce itself and all its treasures and history to you in this…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Call Me Roberto!

  Roberto Clemente Goes to Bat for Latinos /

  Alonso, Nathalie,

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  From tin cans and tree branches to MVP glory, Roberto Clemente, the legendary Puerto Rican baseball star, dazzled the fields of the Montreal Royals and Pittsburgh Pirate with his athleticism. He also overcame racism and injustice to become…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Change Is in the Air

  Carbon, Climate, Earth, and Us

  Levy, Debbie,

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  Did you know that you are made of carbon? Every living thing is, including the Earth. But too much carbon can be harmful to life. Learn what carbon does and how the Earth and people can protect and change the carbon levels to make a better…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The City Sings Green and Other Poems About Welcoming Wildlife

  Silverman, Erica,

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  Discover urban wildlife through a collection of captivating poems and illustrations! Learn about the amazing coexistence between humans and animals in cities worldwide, including initiatives like Lights Out Chicago.

• Clouds in Space

  Nebulae, Stardust, and Us

  Robeson, Teresa, 1964-

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  Meet Nebula, the airy personification of what are essentially dusty space clouds. These “clouds” make up the essence of stars, planets and even you. The digital illustrations incorporate real images of famous, and not so familiar, nebulae.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Comet Chaser

  the True Cinderella Story of Caroline Herschel, the First Professional Woman Astronomer

  Turner, Pamela S.,

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  Once upon a time, a girl went from family servant to royal confidant. No, not Cinderella, Caroline Herschel, the first professional female astronomer. No fairy godmother required, Caroline caught King George III’s attention thanks to her…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Evidence!

  How Dr. John Snow Solved the Mystery of Cholera /

  Hopkinson, Deborah,

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  When a deadly disease hits London’s Broad Street neighborhood in 1854, one determined doctor challenges the idea of diseases coming from “bad air,” and sets out to prove exactly how sicknesses like cholera spread. As he follows the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Glenn Burke, Game Changer

  the Man Who Invented the High Five /

  Bildner, Phil,

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  This inspiring book about major league baseball player Glenn Burke gives the history of the ubiquitous and beloved high five, and also the challenges Burke faced as a Black, gay man in professional sports.

• Go Forth and Tell

  the Life of Augusta Baker, Librarian and Master Storyteller

  McDaniel, Breanna J.,

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  A compelling biography that honors the life and legacy of Augusta Baker, one of the most influential African American librarians and storytellers of the 20th century. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, Cormac chronicles…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Great Lakes

  Our Freshwater Treasure

  Rosenstock, Barb,

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  What started as a snowflake two million years ago is now the six quadrillion gallons of water contained in The Great Lakes. Learn about their formation, how they work together and what we can do to preserve this amazing natural resource…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I Was

  the Stories of Animal Skulls

  Hocker, Katherine,

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  Join a group of children on a forest adventure exploring the skeletal remains of creatures such as a deer, beaver, wolf, owl, etc. This poetic and vocabulary-rich tale will inspire wonder and curiosity.

• Jimmy's Rhythm & Blues

  the Extraordinary Life of James Baldwin /

  Meadows, Michelle,

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  Author, activist, intellectual, and public speaker – celebrate the life and creative legacy of James Baldwin in full color.

• Miles of Style

  Eunice W. Johnson and the Ebony Fashion Fair /

  Brathwaite, Lisa D.,

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  A captivating exploration of the groundbreaking work of Eunice W. Johnson, the visionary behind one of the most influential fashion events in history. Curated by Miles Redd, this book celebrates the legacy of the Ebony Fashion Fair, a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Nacieron sobre el agua

  Hannah-Jones, Nikole,

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  A student must complete a family tree for her school assignment with the overall question being “who am I?” But when she can only go back three generations in the United States, her grandmother gathers everyone around to tell their story.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Next Scientist

  the Unexpected Beginnings and Unwritten Future of the World's Greatest Scientists

  Messner, Kate,

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  What is the next world changing scientist doing right now? Staring at the stars, taking things apart, drawing, dancing and playing sports. Explore the childhoods of some of the world’s greatest scientists and inspire the next generation of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Nothing

  John Cage and 4' 33"

  Day, Nicholas, 1991-

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  How do you play a blank piece of music, written with no notes? This is the story of John Cage’s famous composition, performed by a silent musician doing nothing at all – but even nothing isn’t silent in this joyful invitation to stop and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Ofrenda That We Built

  Gutiérrez, Jolene,

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  With the rhythm of “The House That Jack Built,” this family-focused book uses poetic English and Spanish text to provide inspiring and instructional information about ofrendas and el Día del los muertos.