Older Readers
Breaking News: Why Media Matters by Raina Delisle, illustrated by Julie McLaughlin
Breaking News: Why Media Matters helps kids become critical news consumers and teaches them how to tell fact from fiction. It explores the history of the media industry, the important roles the news plays today and the challenges it faces, and it gives kids the tools they need to find the news they can use.
Introduces the ancient Greek gods and retells the stories of Prometheus and Pandora, Heracles, Theseus, Daedalus and Icarus, King Midas, and Orpheus and Eurydice.
From asters to zinnias, from baby's breath to forget-me-nots, learn the magical, meaningful language of flowers with this magnificent guide to floriography. The secrets of every bloom and blossom are revealed ... and with personalized quizzes and handy charts, you'll discover your own flower power!
Readers of all ages are invited to celebrate traditional North American Indigenous innovation, and to embrace the mindset of reciprocity, environmental responsibility, and the interconnectedness of all life.
Lin-Manuel Miranda: Raising Theater to New Heights by Kurtis Scaletta
Get inspired by the true story of the creator of the Broadway blockbuster, Hamilton! A biography series for kids who loved Who Was? and are ready for the next level.
LOL 101: A Kid’s Guide to Writing Jokes by David Roth and Rinee Shah
Packed with fun-filled illustrations, easy-to-follow exercises, and sample jokes, this humorous how-to joke book for kids proves that with a little elbow grease, anyone can write jokes that really make people LOL.
Muzoon: A Syrian Refugee Speaks Out by Muzoon Almellehan with Wendy Pearlman
This eye-opening memoir tells the story of a young girl's life in Syria, her family's wrenching decision to leave their home, and the upheaval of life in a refugee camp. Though her life had utterly changed, one thing remained the same. She knew that education was the key to a better future-for herself, and so that she could help her country. She went from tent to tent in the camp, trying to convince other kids, especially girls, to come to school. And her passion and dedication soon had people calling her the "Malala of Syria."
From myths and legends, folklore and fables, to amazing discoveries, and undiscovered depths--children will love exploring the amazing world of water in this illustrated book for young readers.
Microbes are everywhere: outside, indoors, on your body, in your body. Through zany facts, hilarious and sometimes disgusting illustrations, and interviews with experts in their fields, aspiring young scientists (or kids who just want to be grossed out) will discover a hidden world in which your health depends on a myriad of microbes.
Who’s Got Mail? The History of Mail in America by Linda Barrett Osborne
Who's Got Mail? is an intriguing and fact-filled look at how the mail has been delivered in the United States since before the Constitution was even signed.
Younger Readers
The Book of Turtles by Sy Montgomery & Matt Patterson
This tribute to one of the most diverse, fascinating, and beloved species on the planet (turtles) speaks to the diversity and wisdom of these long-lived reptiles.
Young children will enjoy peeking through the holes and seeing new bugs appear and disappear as each page is turned in this engaging and educational nonfiction book.
A Disney Princess Journey Through History by Courtney B. Carbone
Starring Moana, Cinderella, Mulan, Jasmine, Merida, Tiana, Rapunzel, Aurora, and more, this deluxe hardcover picture book takes young readers around the world and back to experience the true historical times that inspired the Disney Princesses' worlds--featuring illustrations and photographs!
The Highline: A Park To Look Up To by Victoria Tentler-Krylov
An illustrated history of New York City's internationally famous High Line, one of the world's most innovative and inspiring public parks.
Glaciers Are Alive by Debbie S. Miller, illustrated by Jon Van Zyle
This environmental picture book introduces young science and nature lovers to the wonders of glaciers, the wildlife that call them home, and how important they are to the health of our planet.
Guitar by Lori Haskins Houran, illustrated by Kaly Quarles
With a timeline spanning from the first time someone strummed a string stretched across a hollow object to electric guitars that bring stadiums of people to their feet today, Guitar is a fun and informative look at the development of an invention that adds music to our lives.
Two-time Caldecott Medal winner Chris Raschka captures the sound, passion, innovation, and love of the arts that the renowned jazz pianist Mary Lou Williams shared with the world.
Pluto! Not a Planet? Not a Problem! By Stacy McAnulty, illustrated by Stevie Lewis
Pluto may not be the biggest or fastest planet to revolve around the Sun, but it has a unique story to tell. From the tale of how it was found by humans to its naming as a dwarf planet, it's Pluto's turn to take the spotlight and properly re-introduce itself.
Some of These Are Snails by Carter Higgins
From the creative mind behind Circle Under Berry comes this deceptively simple concept book that explores sorting, classification, and patterns as it teases the brain in unusual ways.
We Are Branches by Joyce Sidman and Beth Krommes
Branches are all around us: in butterfly wings, on gecko toes, in flowers, frost, and mud. Whether as electricity moving across the sky or rivers flowing to the sea, branches are nature's most efficient way to spread and to connect.
A stunning picture book for young nature lovers about starlings and the fascinating phenomenon of murmurations.
Wombats Are Pretty Weird: A Not So Serious Guide by Abi Cushman
Wombats are elusive, burrowing marsupials. Their teeth never stop growing, they have backward-facing pouches, and they're the only animal to have cube-shaped poop. And if you ask their snake friend, Joey, those aren't the only things that are weird about wombats!