New Books for Kids
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Eclipse
Discover the ancient myths and fascinating science of the world’s most striking celestial phenomena—eclipses—in this educational, beautifully illustrated guide by the acclaimed author of What We See in the Stars.
Awe-inspiring, majestic, and always a little otherworldly, eclipses have captivated our imaginations for thousands of years. Whether plunged into darkness as the sun disappears in the middle of the day or enchanted by the moon’s blood red glow as a vast shadow creeps across its surface, our ancestors both feared and revered eclipses, seeking to understand these striking celestial events through both storytelling and science.
In Eclipse, celebrated artist and author Kelsey Oseid explores the science and mystique of lunar and solar eclipses, from the myths of our ancestors to today. Did you know that in Chinese legends, solar eclipses were caused by dragons eating the sun? Or that the Norse people believed that a sky wolf chased away the moon? Oseid presents these rich historical stories alongside informative, accessible science to enrich your understanding: a solar eclipse only occurs during a new moon; a selenelion is when you can see the lunar eclipse in front of you and the sunset behind you; and the Mars Rovers have even taken photographs of eclipses from Mars.
Filled with captivating information and vivid, colorful illustrations, Eclipse will delight and inspire astronomy lovers of all ages. -
The Beautiful Game
A powerful story about family, fútbol, and playing like a girl, perfect for fans of Front Desk, The Academy, and, Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret from the award-winning author of Furia.
At thirteen years old, Valeria "Magic" Salomón is already the best soccer player her town has ever seen. She has talent in spades and an abuelo whose tough-love coaching and lessons about "strength and honor" have made her the star of the Overlords, the top boys' team in the state.
But everything changes at the State Cup semi-final when Valeria gets her first period while Wearing. White. Shorts. After her team is unexpectedly eliminated, she goes from their secret weapon to their scapegoat. Soon, she doesn't have a team at all anymore. She's not sure she has a relationship with her grandfather either.
Valeria's a fighter, however. And with the help of her grandmother and support of her cheerleader BFF, she finds herself on a girls' team for the first time. But the Amazons aren't exactly excited to have her there. After all, Valeria's spent years ignoring their existence. With the next tournament looming on the horizon, Valeria has a month to figure out her place on her new team and learn how to play like a girl.
The award-winning author of Furia returns to the world of "the beautiful game" in this uplifting, heartfelt novel about family, self-confidence, and the power of second chances.
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The Bletchley Riddle
A stunning collaboration between award-winning and bestselling authors Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin, this middle grade historical adventure follows two siblings at Bletchley Park, the home of WWII codebreakers, as they try to unravel a mystery surrounding their mother’s disappearance.
Remember, you are bound by the Official Secrets Act…
Summer, 1940. Nineteen-year-old Jakob Novis and his quirky younger sister Lizzie share a love of riddles and puzzles. And now they’re living inside of one. The quarrelsome siblings find themselves amidst one of the greatest secrets of World War II—Britain’s eccentric codebreaking factory at Bletchley Park. As Jakob joins Bletchley’s top minds to crack the Nazi's Enigma cipher, fourteen-year-old Lizzie embarks on a mission to solve the mysterious disappearance of their mother.
The Battle of Britain rages and Hitler’s invasion creeps closer. And at the same time, baffling messages and codes arrive on their doorstep while a menacing inspector lurks outside the gates of the Bletchley mansion. Are the messages truly for them, or are they a trap? Could the riddles of Enigma and their mother's disappearance be somehow connected? Jakob and Lizzie must find a way to work together as they race to decipher clues which unravel a shocking puzzle that presents the ultimate challenge: How long must a secret be kept? -
Karen's Grandmothers: A Graphic Novel (Baby-Sitters Little Sister #9)
Another graphic novel in this fun series spin-off from The Baby-sitters Club, adapted by newcomer DK Yingst!
When Karen adopts a grandmother from Stoneybrook Manor, she has more grandmas than anyone she knows -- five! Karen thinks that is very special. But Karen's new grandmother is so different! Grandma B makes Karen listen to old music, and she teaches Karen funny dances, like the foxtrot.
Are five grandmothers too many for Karen?
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The Disney Christmas Cookbook
Get ready for Christmas with your favorite Disney and Pixar characters! This holiday cookbook for kids makes learning how to cook fun and downright magical.
Inspired by fan-favorite Disney and Pixar films, these 50 recipes will have beginner chefs whipping up everything from hearty breakfasts to sweet desserts in no time.
Featuring 50 beginner-friendly recipes with simple step-by-step instructions--plus mouth-watering photos of every dish--this cookbook invites readers to craft delicious holiday-themed treats while enjoying captivating illustrations of beloved Disney and Pixar heroes.
Kid chefs will get a thorough introduction to kitchen basics, a difficulty rating for each recipe, and an index of vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, and gluten-free recipes. Some of the delicious recipes inside include:
- Breakfast: Belle's Classic Winter Porridge and Pooh Bear's Mini Honey Buns
- Lunch: Rapunzel's Pumpkin Hazelnut Soup and Encanto-inspired Arepas de Queso
- Dinner: Lightning McQueen's Pot Pie and Woody's Cowboy Chili
- Sides: Wreck-It Ralph's Smashed Potatoes and Ratatouille-inspired Christmas Ribbon Salad
- Snacks: Ariel's Starfish Dip and Zootopia-inspired Hoppy Holidays Veggie Garden Wreath
- Drinks: Never Land Hot Chocolate and Stitch's Hawaiian Eggnog
- Desserts: Sugar Rush Popcorn-Gumdrop Garland and Baymax S'mores Brownie Bites
Don't miss these other delightful Disney cookbooks for kids!
The Disney Princess Cookbook
Tiana's Cookbook
The Disney Villains Cookbook
eResources for Kids
Biography Reference Center
Includes complete full text run of Biography Today and Biography Magazine including thousands of narrative biographies. Tutorial
Britannica Fundamentals
Britannica School
Nonfiction geared for K-12 students. Includes articles, images, eBooks, novels, and essays.
Britannica School - Elementary
Grades 3-4. Information on countries, animals, and people. Watch and learn with videos, games, and activities.