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• Alberto Salas Plays Paka Paka Con La Papa

  Join the Quest With Peru's Famed Scientist and Potato Expert

  Fajardo, Sara Andrea,

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  Do you love French fries? Enjoy potatoes mashed or roasted? Then you are like me and millions of other people around the world who consider papas a beloved staple of their diet. But none of us love potatoes or papas, as much as scientist and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Andre Andre Leon Talley--A Fabulously Fashionable Fairy Tale

  Weatherford, Carole Boston

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  In every fairytale, according to Andre, “there is evil and darkness.” Growing up in the segregated south, he was bullied for being big and different, but found solace at the library, where he spent most of his time reading Vogue Magazine and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Are You a Friend of Dorothy?

  the True Story of An Imaginary Woman and the Real People She Helped

  Lukoff, Kyle,

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  Not such a very long time ago, it was illegal to be LGBTQ in the United States. If the wrong people found out, you could be fired from your job, arrested, or even hospitalized. But no matter the threat, LGBTQ people have always existed. And if…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Black Mambas

  the World's First All-woman Anti-poaching Unit

  Crull, Kelly,

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  This photographic journey into the sisterhood of rangers at Greater Kruger National Park captivates from the start. It unveils the Black Mambas’ code of conduct, drills and survival skills that help them serve as “the eyes and ears of the reserve”…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Cómo decirle hola a una lombriz

  primera guía al aire libre

  Percival, Kari,

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  Chicago Public Library recomienda este título como uno de los mejores libros informativos publicados para niños de jardín de infancia hasta tercer grado en 2025.

• Frida Kahlo's Flower Crown / by Nydia Armendia-Sánchez ; Illustrated by Loris Lora

  Armendia-Sánchez, Nydia,

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  This gorgeous picture book biography traces Frida Kahlo’s journey from baby to painter through the vivid imagery of Mexican plants that inspired her art. Lush sensory language and vibrantly colorful illustrations work together to show how Frida’s…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• El gran libro del cambio climático

  Navarro G., Andrea,

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  ¡El mundo está cambiando por el cambio climático y necesita nuestra ayuda! Descubre como la Tierra ha cambiado desde su inicio tanto en la tierra como en el mar e investiga más sobre los problemas actuales como la disminución de los glaciares. Usa…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Hurricane

  Chin, Jason, 1978-

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  This captivating informational book traces the journey of a hurricane from satellite imagery to storm recovery. The striking illustrations convey a blend of tranquility and turmoil, shedding light on both the scientific and societal elements of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I Am We

  How Crows Come Together to Survive

  Booth, Leslie Barnard,

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  Caw-caaaaw! From their collective behavaiors to their amazing intelligence, this fascinating and surprising exploration of crows and how they work together to survive will keep you on the edge of your seat.

• It's Corn Picking Time!

  Esbaum, Jill,

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  This lively, kid friendly introduction to corn harvesting follows a dedicated female farmer through a full day in the fields, brought to life with lyrical text and striking mixed media illustrations. Readers will be captivated by detailed scenes of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Jim!

  Six True Stories About One Great Artist : James Marshall /

  Connors, Jerrold,

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  How do you encapsulate the mastery of the artist and author that gave the world such enduring characters as Viola Swamp, The Stupids, and George and Martha? You create a picture book. Told in a series of short vignettes, readers are invited into the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Line Can Go Anywhere

  the Brilliant, Resilient Life of Artist Ruth Asawa

  McAlister, Caroline, 1960-

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  As a young girl, Ruth Aiko Asawa drew her first lines in the California dirt. Throughout her life she would notice the lines that connect, divide, and curve-- whether the invisible line that splits her world between Japanese Aiko and American Ruth,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Let's Fly

  Barrington Irving's Record-breaking Flight Around the World

  Irving, Barrington, 1983-

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  Barrington’s life changed when he met Captain Gary Robinson, a Black pilot who asked him if he’d ever considered flying. Then Robinson invited him to see his jet and took him on a birthday instruction flight at age sixteen. After that, inspired…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Make a Pretty Sound

  a Story of Ella Jenkins

  Todd, Traci N.,

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  “You’ll sing a song, and I’ll sing a song... and we’ll sing a song to-gether.” Ella Jenkins, whose signature call-and-response would later echo through generations of childhoods, was once a little girl growing up in a Bronzeville, Chicago awash in…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Meet the Mini-mammals

  a Night at the Natural History Museum /

  Stewart, Melissa,

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  From small (hello, Japanese dwarf flying squirrel!) to itty-bitty (hello, Kitti’s hog-nosed bat!) meet and learn more about ten of the tiniest mini-mammals during a night at the Natural History Museum. Find out who weighs the same as two…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Music Inside Us

  Yo-Yo Ma & His Gifts to the World

  Howe, James, 1946-

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  From the age of four, little Yo-Yo Ma could play big – not only his instrument, a cello, but concertos from memory. His life has been filled with music, exploration and sharing his unique gifts with the world. With soft watercolor illustrations,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Outside in and the Inside Out

  a Story About Arnold Lobel /

  Kastner, Emmy,

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  A quite observer, voracious readers, and library lover Arnold loved losing himself in his inside world. But he also loved to laugh, and share his laughter through silly stories and illustrations straight from his imagination, inviting whole world…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Rewriting the Rules

  How Dr. Kathleen Friel Created New Possibilities for Brain Research and Disability

  Zeiger, Danna,

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  Most of us have gotten messages about what we can and cannot do. Because she has cerebral palsy, Kathleen Friel received many of these messages—you won’t be able to walk, you can’t order your own food, you’ll never be a scientist. But thankfully…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Rise Up!

  Powerful Protests in American History

  Katz, Rachel C.,

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  From the Boston Tea Party to the Dakota Access Pipeline Protests, learn more about foundational protests in American history and the key figures and court cases that have shaped our country's justice system. Rhymes, timelines and notable quotes pair…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Safe Crossing

  Percival, Kari,

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  Find out what it takes to be a citizen scientist and all about how a conservationist group works every spring to help frogs, salamanders and other amphibians as they migrate to their mating grounds.