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Grab Them with Graphic Novels

Featuring concise narratives, vivacious artwork, and page-turning comic book formats, these new  graphic novels make compelling choices for encouraging and empowering young readers. In each of these...

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Great Books for a Summer’s Eve

Warm August nights are just right for gazing at the stars, exploring the nighttime world, and launching flights of fancy. Ideal for sharing aloud, these lovely picture books can alleviate night fears,...

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NanoBots by Chris Gall | SLJ Review

Gall, Chris. NanoBots. illus. by Chris Gall. 40p. Little, Brown. Aug. 2016. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9780316375528.  PreS-Gr 2 –Hard at work in his musty basement, a brilliant young inventor constructs a crew...

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Just the Facts: Reader-Ready Nonfiction for Secondary Students

Thoroughly researched, well-written, and visually appealing, these recently published informational titles are sure to reel in readers from the get-go. Tantalizing topics and accessible formats make...

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Familiar and Fun: Literary Classics Reimagined for Teens

Featuring freshly envisioned settings, revved-up story lines, reconfigured characters, and still-timeless themes, these recent and soon-to-be-published retellings of well-known works are well worth...

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Great Books: Mini-Makers

  Starring kids who passionately craft, construct, concoct, and dream big, these enchanting picture books celebrate creativity and innovation. Share them to inspire the next generation of makers....

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A Kaleidoscope of Cultures | New Books on Immigration

  Taking up a timely and complex topic, these books offer opportunity to inform and enlighten students, while building empathy, understanding, and compassion for others. Learn from History Handsomely...

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Great Books: A Library Lover’s Delights

These engaging offerings about reading, story sharing, and the imagination-unleashing power of books are perfect for nurturing budding young bibliophiles and empowering new readers. Chicken Story Time....

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Great Books: Celebrating Winter

Filled with cold-weather escapades, charismatic characters, and crystalline emotions, these entrancing picture books are perfect for snow-themed storytimes, or for sharing one-on-one along with cuddles...

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Little Wolf’s First Howling by Laura McGee Kvasnosky | SLJ Review

KVASNOSKY, Laura McGee. Little Wolf’s First Howling. illus. by Laura McGee Kvasnosky & Kate Harvey McGee. 32p. Candlewick. Apr. 2017. Tr $15.99. ISBN 9780763689711. PreS-Gr 2 –As night falls, a...

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Love Is In the Air | Great Books

Filled with heartfelt hugs, satisfying smooches, and unbounded affection, these appealing picture books are perfect for Valentine’s Day, or any day of the year. Here Comes Valentine Cat. by Deborah...

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Celebrating Black History: Real People and Real Lives

  Thoughtfully written and handsomely presented, these recently published books for middle grade and high school students invite readers to dig into the past and explore the historical events, personal...

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Fictional Introductions to Remarkable Real-Life Women

  Combining careful research with thoughtful imagination, these well-written works of historical fiction provide inviting introductions to real-life individuals. These engaging books offer readers...

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Reading Around the World | Picture Books

  Blending striking artwork, captivating storytelling, and universal themes, these recently published picture books provide glimpses at the day-to-day lives of children across the globe. Share these...

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Gardens Galore: Embrace Spring with These Great Books

From flower blossoms to farmers’ market bounty to familial affection, these fun-to-share picture books celebrate all sorts of growing things and nurture an appreciation of backyard nature. Anywhere...

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Explore the Natural World | Big Books for Browsing

Go big and go home—to planet Earth, that is—with four fact-packed, boldly illustrated, oversize books that delve into the many and multifaceted wonders of nature. Perfect for classroom browsing or...

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Great Books About Summer

Jump into the season with these hot-off-the-press, delightful-to-share picture books. And Then Comes Summer. by Tom Brenner. illus. by Jaime Kim. Candlewick. May 2017. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9780763660710....

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Flaps, Folds, and Facts: Adventuring with Interactive Books

  These handsomely illustrated interactive books are not only enjoyable to explore, but they also encourage basic literacy skills and learning, provide informational content, and inspire curiosity and...

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The Skinny on Sharks: Scintillating Summer Reads

Discovery Channel’s Shark Week 2017 kicks off on Sunday July 23 with “Phelps Vs. Shark: The Battle for Ocean Supremacy,” a showdown that pits the world-record-holding Olympian against a great white...

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Easy as 1-2-3 | The Best of the New Math Books

Engagingly presented and packed with child appeal, these titles can fuel interest in mathematics and increase understanding and retention of basic concepts. From enchanting picture books to engrossing...

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