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The Good Fight
Anne Quirk
For the child curious about why we vote and how we got here. This history of the American struggle for voting rights emp
Ages 8–12
Bunny Business #1
Bunny Business
Lori Richmond
A routine day at the office gets a chaotic makeover when a group of bunnies takes over the meetings and the snack bar.
Ages 4–8
U.S. Navy #3
U.S. Navy Destroyers
Martha E. H. Rustad
High-tech weapons, complex designs, and specialized crews power the U.S. Navy destroyers as they carry out vital mission
Ages 6–9
September 12th: We Knew We Would Be All Right
First-Grade Students of H. Byron Masterson Elementary
After a national tragedy, a classroom of first graders shares a hopeful message that through small, everyday moments, we
Ages 5–9
Disgusting History
Garbage, Waste, Dumps, and You: The Disgusting Story Behind What We Leave Behind
Connie Colwell Miller
From throwing scraps out of medieval windows to the massive landfills of today, this is the stinky, fascinating history
Ages 8–11
Little Tiger #1
Little Tiger Goes Shopping
Vivian French
A trip to a closed store turns into a warm community encounter as Little Tiger and his neighbors find exactly what they
Ages 3–6
Houndsley and Catina #6
Houndsley and Catina at the Library
James Howe
Best friends Houndsley and Catina face a difficult goodbye when their beloved library prepares to close its doors for go
Ages 5–8
Dinosaur #1
Dinosaur Rescue!
Penny Dale
When building dinosaurs break down on the train tracks, the rescue team must race against the clock to stop the oncoming
Ages 2–5
Yasmin #10
Yasmin the Librarian
Saadia Faruqi
Library day is going great until Yasmin realizes her favorite book is gone, leading her on a careful search to retrace h
Ages 5–8
Because You Are My... #1
Because You Are My Baby
Sherry North
For parents seeking to reassure their little ones of their unwavering love through imaginative, career-inspired adventur
Ages 2–5
Amos McGee #2
Amos McGee Misses the Bus
Philip C. Stead
A late night of planning a surprise for his friends causes Amos McGee to oversleep, but his animal pals are ready to hel
Ages 3–7
The World's Worst
The World's Worst Wildfires
Tracy Nelson Maurer
A single bolt of lightning can turn dry grass into a wall of flame; learn the science behind how these powerful fires st
Ages 8–11
Job Squad
Foreman Frankie Is Handy
Jenny Goebel
Sing along to a familiar tune while Foreman Frankie and his crew mix concrete and smooth out asphalt to pave a brand-new
Ages 3–5
When Mama Retires
Karen Ackerman
When Mama decides to hang up her apron and join the war effort as a riveter, Henry, Will, and Charley have to learn how
Ages 4–8
Machines
Machines on the Road
Sian Smith
What are those big machines doing on the road? Take a simple look at the different vehicles passing by and the important
Ages 4–6
Mabel #1
Mabel, One and Only
Margaret Muirhead
Being the only kid on the block can be lonely, so Mabel and her dog Jack set out to create their own fun when the adults
Ages 4–8
Puppy Patrol #18
Paw and Order
Jenny Dale
Max the police pup is on the case, helping a pair of twins find their confidence and comfort as they settle into a brand
Ages 7–10
Chik Chak Shabbat
Mara Rockliff
Goldie’s kitchen is quiet on Shabbat because she has the flu, but her neighbors soon fill the hallway with the wonderful
Ages 4–8
Leo and Emily #3
Just for the Summer
Christine McDonnell
Emily, Ivy, and Lydia take charge of their break by starting a toddler day care and tackling ambitious projects during t
Ages 8–11
Government in Action #2
U.S. Government: What You Need to Know
Melissa Ferguson
The United States was the world's first modern democracy; learn how the three branches of government work together to ba
Ages 7–10
Isabella #3
Isabella: Girl in Charge
Jennifer Fosberry
While waiting for an inauguration, Isabella imagines herself as the trailblazing women who were the first to hold politi
Ages 4–8
Mike's Bulldozer #2
Mike's Bulldozer and the Big Flood
Nan Bodsworth
Mike and his powerful machines are the town's only hope when a dangerous flood threatens to overwhelm everything in its
Ages 3–7
The Prison Alphabet
Bahiyyah Muhammad
This child-friendly alphabet helps young children understand the daily realities of having a parent or family member beh
Ages 4–9
Someone Builds the Dream
Lisa Wheeler
Bridges, buildings, and parks start as drawings, but it takes the hard work of many skilled hands to actually build the
Ages 5–8
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