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Climbing shadows : poems for children

Climbing shadows : poems for children

Bramer, Shannon, author
2019

The poems in Climbing Shadows were inspired by a class of kindergarten children whom poet and playwright Shannon Bramer came to know over the course of a school year. She set out to write a poem for each child, sharing her love of poetry with them. This original collection reflects the children's joys and sorrows, worries and fears, moods and sense of humor. Some poems address common themes such as having a hard day at school, feeling shy or being a newcomer, while others explore subjects of fascination - bats, spiders, skeletons, octopuses, polka dots, racing cars and birthday parties. Evident throughout the book is a love of words and language and the idea that there are all kinds of poems and that they are for everyone - to read or write.

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Firecrackers : an explosion of fantastical poems, raps, haiku, rhyming plays (and more) to spark imagination

Firecrackers : an explosion of fantastical poems, raps, haiku, rhyming plays (and more) to spark imagination

Weil, Zaro.
2021

Firecrackers is a hum-dinger of a book; packed full of wonderfully off-the-wall and out-of-this-world poems, little plays, tall tales, raps, fairy tales, haikus, and loads more. This 240 page turner is an Aladdin's Cave of magical words and gorgeous drawings just waited to be discovered. Reading it will not just spark the child's imagination, it will send it soaring. Jo Riddell's wonderful illustrations and her evocative line drawings draw the child in even deeper into that mysterious world where the everyday becomes magical.

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How do you measure a slice of pizza? : a book about geometry

How do you measure a slice of pizza? : a book about geometry

Hayes, Madeline J.
2020

Basic principles of geometry, including measuring two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes, attributes of various shapes, formulas for finding area and volume, and so much more, are explored through diagrams, photos, and informative and engaging text.

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How to become an accidental genius

How to become an accidental genius

MacLeod, Elizabeth, author
2019

"This nonfiction book for middle readers is full of inspiring tales of inventors and innovators who have accidentally changed the world. The book also features profiles of inventive kids and teenagers."-- Provided by publisher.

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How to promenade with a python (and not get eaten)

How to promenade with a python (and not get eaten)

Poliquin, Rachel, 1975- author
2021

Celeste is a cockroach, and everyone knows that cockroaches are survivors, so who better to give advice on surviving an encounter with a polite predator? Everyone also knows that taking a moonlit promenade with a deadly reticulated python (named Frank) is a very bad idea. Using her superior pythonine knowledge, Celeste comes up with various strategies and solutions -- many dangerous, most absurd, but all based on the biology of pythons. A delightfully preposterous premise that, combined with Kathryn Durst's hilarious illustrations, will have readers laughing out loud as they learn about python biology and hunting behaviour.

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Killer style : how fashion has injured, maimed & murdered through history

Killer style : how fashion has injured, maimed & murdered through history

McMahon, Serah-Marie, author
2019

Equal parts fab and frightening, Killer Style explores the ways in which make-up, clothing, and accessories have killed, maimed, or tormented those who wear and make them. From the story of hatters felled by mercury poisoning to tulle-burnt ballerinas to the victims of the modern craze for sandblasted denim, no one is safe from these crimes of fashion.

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Music and how it works : the complete guide for kids

Music and how it works : the complete guide for kids

Morland, Charlie, author.
2020

Budding music fans will love discovering musical geniuses of every era, from Mozart and classical music to Bowie and pop, as well as finding out how music is created and what links it all together. The book looks at music throughout history, beginning with the first known melody from the Fertile Crescent and covering modern music phenomena, from K Pop to hip-hop. Instruments and genres from across the world are featured, with "playlists" of key pieces encouraging kids to look up pieces to hear for themselves. STEAM spreads delve into the psychology and math behind music, from how it affects our mood to how it can improve our minds.

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The way of the hive : a honey bee's story

The way of the hive : a honey bee's story

Hosler, Jay (Jay S.), author, artist
2021

"Nyuki is a brand-new honeybee; and she has a lot of questions. Like When does a bee go through metamorphosis? Why does a queen bee sometimes leave her hive? And where does all this honey come from, anyway? Follow Nyuki on a lifelong journey as she annoys her sisters, avoids predators, and learns to trust her inner voice as she masters the way of the hive."-- Provided by publisher.

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What the eagle sees : indigenous stories of rebellion and renewal

What the eagle sees : indigenous stories of rebellion and renewal

Yellowhorn, Eldon, 1956- author
2019

Indigenous people across Turtle Island have been faced with disease, war, broken promises, and forced assimilation. Despite crushing losses and insurmountable challenges, they formed new nations from the remnants of old ones, they adopted new ideas and built on them, they fought back, they kept their cultures alive, and they survived. Key events in Indigenous history with accounts of the people, places, and events that have mattered from the 12th century to present day are told from a vastly under-represented perspective--an Indigenous viewpoint.

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Why don't cars run on apple juice? : real science questions from real kids

Why don't cars run on apple juice? : real science questions from real kids

Vermond, Kira, author
2019

"What keeps the stars from falling from the sky? Why do metal boats float? And more importantly, why don't cars run on apple juice?! All these questions and more are found in the pages of this science Q & A book with questions from the most inquisitive of science center visitors--kids. With help from a slew of scientists, author Kira Vermond serves up the answers to more than 50 quizzical queries in a fun and engaging style."

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The Winnie-the-Pooh cookbook : inspired by Winnie-the-Pooh and the House at Pooh corner by A.A. Milne

The Winnie-the-Pooh cookbook : inspired by Winnie-the-Pooh and the House at Pooh corner by A.A. Milne

Ellison, Virginia H.
2010

The famously rotund bear is happiest when in possession of a brimming pot of honey, but when it comes time for meals and smackerels, the residents of the Hundred Acre Wood need something a little more substantial. This delightful collection contains over fifty tried-and-true recipes for readers of all ages to make and enjoy, starting with Poohanpiglet pancakes and ending with a recipe for getting thin-with honey sauces, holiday treats, and dishes for every mealtime in between. Forty years after its original publication, this updated and beautifully redesigned cookbook features quotes from the original books and Ernest H. Shepard's beloved drawings, which leap off the pages in full color.

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