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Your Whole Body
"Your Whole Body is an inclusive book for children about the entire body, from head to toes and everything in between! Your Whole Body helps parents teach their children the names for their genitals in a comfortable and natural way by seamlessly weaving in the explanations and illustrations for private parts as the book explores the body from head to toes." -- publisher
The Last Straw: Kids vs. Plastics
"Perfect for Earth Day and Poetry Month promotions, The Last Straw: Kids vs. Plastics is a nonfiction STEM picture book of activist poems about the threat of plastic and how kids are combating environmental challenges from award-winning author Susan Hood. IS PLASTIC FANTASTIC? There’s no doubt about it—plastic is in almost everything! From our phones and computers to our toys and utensils, plastic is everywhere. But the amount of plastic we throw away is hurting the health of our planet. In The Last Straw: Kids vs. Plastics, readers will be fascinated by the growing plastic problem and meet just a few of the young activists who are standing up and speaking out for change. They’ll hear about: · the Be Straw Free campaign, started by nine-year-old Milo Cress, who also wrote an introduction to this book; · how scientists are using jellyfish snot and munching, crunching caterpillars to break down plastic pollution faster; · Xóchitl Guadalupe Cruz López, the eight-year-old girl turning old plastic bottles into solar heaters; · and many more incredible kids, not much older than our readers Acclaimed author Susan Hood’s clever and accessible poems are perfectly paired with Christiane Engel’s vibrant and dynamic art, making this a book that will inspire us all to change the way we think about plastic and our part in caring for our planet. Robust, well-researched back matter is included." -- publisher
Little Dandelion Seeds The World
"Did you know dandelions thrive on all seven continents? The cheery blooms are among the most resilient and adaptable in the world. In this lyrical book, learn how the crafty plant travels on the wind and hitches rides in all manner of ways in order to spread far and wide. Includes a map and backmatter on dandelions." -- publisher
Check Up With the Doctor
"Being measured, poked, and prodded at the doctor's office can be overwhelming! MVP Kids learn that doctors track your growth, help you feel better, and manage long-term medical conditions. Walk through a checkup with the doctor to set realistic expectations, ease anxiety and help your child know their doctor is a friend. This book features a range of children, including children with Cerebral palsy. Diversity is shown in positive ways with characters that span various cultures, ethnicities, family situations, physical challenges and more. Readers of all backgrounds will see themselves in these pages while learning to value the diversity within their own community and being exposed to differences from around the world." -- publisher
Out on the Trail
"Come along and explore your five senses on the nature trail. Join our MVP Kids as they play with sticky mud, rough sticks, soft grass, and other things that can't break! Find colorful flowers, hear birds and streams, smell the woods, taste delicious hiking snacks, and more!" -- publisher
If I Were A Park Ranger
"A group of kids imagine all the duties and responsibilities of U.S. National Park Rangers"--
Winged wonders :
"Monarch butterflies swooped through and people wondered, "Where do they go?" In 1976 the world learned: after migrating, the monarchs roost by the millions in an oyamel grove in Mexico. This was a mystery that could only be solved when people worked as a team"--
Outside, You Notice
"A lyrical nonfiction celebration of the outdoors pairing childlike observation with facts about the natural world...Time spent in the outdoors stirs a child’s imagination. Nature sparks wonder, wonder leads to curiosity, and curiosity brings about a greater knowledge of the world and one’s self. In Outside, You Notice, a meditative thread of child-like observations is paired with facts about the habits and habitats of animals, insects, birds, and plants." -- publisher
The Great Big Book of Life
"A celebration of human life from birth to death, the sixth book in the much-loved Great Big Book series from Mary Hoffman and Ros Asquith. The Great Big Book of Life a glorious, diverse celebration of human life, from birth to death, by Mary Hoffman and Ros Asquith. Featuring funny artwork and wonderfully sensitive and accessible text this book is a must have for children everywhere to learning everything they need to know about the story of life. The sixth title in the Great Big Book series explores every stage of human life. From birth to starting nursery, being a teenager to becoming an adult, from work to relationships, homes and jobs, to aging illness and death. This universal but challenging topic is dealt with Mary Hoffman and Ros Asquith's trademark sensitivity and humour and inclusivity. This is the perfect introduction for children to the huge topic of life and is sure to answer many of the question they have." -- publisher
Old Enough to Save the Planet
"An inspiring look at young climate change activists who are changing the world The world is facing a climate crisis like we’ve never seen before. And kids around the world are stepping up to raise awareness and try to save the planet. As people saw in the youth climate strike in September 2019, kids will not stay silent about this subject—they’re going to make a change. Meet 12 young activists from around the world who are speaking out and taking action against climate change. Learn about the work they do and the challenges they face, and discover how the future of our planet starts with each and every one of us." -- publisher