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• Into the Volcano

  the Science, Magic and Meaning of Volcanoes

  Ard, Cath

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  An illustrated book about volcano science, including their various forms in nature, the myths they have inspired, and the amazing scientists that study them. Ages 7-11

• The Eyes & the Impossible

  Eggers, Dave

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  Johannes is a free dog who keeps watch in a park overseen by three wise bison and accompanied by other animal friends. His world is soon disrupted, however, by strange new changes to the environment around him. Ages 9-12

• Gamerville

  Christmas, Johnnie

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  Max qualifies for a gaming championship – but his parents have different ideas about how Max should spend his summer. They send him to Camp Reset where electronics are forbidden. How will he survive? Ages 8-12

• The Last Mapmaker

  Soontornvat, Christina

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  Sai, a mapmaker’s apprentice, joins up with an expedition to chart the ocean and ends up on an adventure to a distant, fantastical realm. Ages 8-12

• Double O Stephen and the Ghostly Realm

  Ahn, Angela

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  After encountering a statue of a dead pirate on a trip to a museum, Stephen is transported to the afterlife and is tasked with helping a crew of pirates cross over to the other side. Ages 9 -12

• Be a Close-up Nature Detective

  Solving the Tiniest Mysteries of the Natural World

  Kochanoff, Peggy, 1943-

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  Is all sand made the same? Can porcupines shoot their spines? Do millipedes really have one thousand feet? Naturalist and artist Peggy Kochanoff answers these questions and more in this illustrated guide to solving mysteries of nature. Ages 7-12

• History as It Happened

  a Map-by-map Guide

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  Dive back in time to discover the unbelievable stories of the past through more than 200 maps. With the help of historical photographs and clear, bite-sized text, young readers can follow the story of humankind in simple, manageable chunks. Ages 9-12

• The Mona Lisa Vanishes

  a Legendary Painter, a Shocking Heist, and the Birth of a Global Celebrity

  Day, Nick (Nicholas),

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  A true account told in chapter book format of the history of the Mona Lisa, telling of the origin of the painting and detailing the story of the 1911 theft that led to its now iconic status. Ages 10-12

• Apartment 713

  a Novel

  Sylvester, Kevin

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  Jake lives in a crumbling old apartment building that is under threat of demolition. When he discovers a room that allows him to travel to the past, he sets out to save his home. Ages 8-12

• Tune It Out

  Sumner, Jamie

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  Lou, a girl with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) enjoys singing but is overwhelmed by performing. After being sent to live with her aunt and uncle, she starts at a private school that leads to self-discovery and a friendship with a theatre-loving…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• How to Know a Crow

  the Biography of a Brainy Bird

  Savage, Candace, 1949-

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  Crows are all around us, but most of us don't know much about their lives. Learn about the fascinating world of these big, brash, and surprisingly brainy birds. Ages 9-12

• The Silver Arrow

  Grossman, Lev

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  After Kate is given a real-life train by her eccentric Uncle Herbert on her 11th birthday, her and her younger brother embark on a journey as train conductors transporting animal passengers. Ages 8-12

• Forever Birchwood

  Daniel, Danielle

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  Wolf and her friends fight to save their tree-house sanctuary and the natural world around it from a planned real estate development. Ages 8-12

• Peanut Butter and Chaos

  Daher, Anita, 1965-

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  Protagonist Sam’s reality is shifted by a lightning strike that causes him to see the world in pixels and meet Flum, a being from another reality. Ages 9-12

• The Global Ocean

  Strauss, Rochelle, 1967-

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  Though we think of Earth's five oceans as separate and distinct, they are actually a linked system of circulating water that is one single ocean - the global ocean. This book explores the global ocean's enormous influence on the planet, and some of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Enchanted Tales

  Magical Fairy Tales From Around the World

  Sampson, Laura

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  Explore 18 enchanted and magical tales from all over the world, including Siberia, West Africa, North America, Peru, India, Japan, the UK, and Australia. Get lost in tales of imaginary worlds, enchanted animals, fantastical creatures, wizards, and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Indigenous Filmmakers and Actors

  a First Nations Book for Young Readers

  Robinson, Gary, 1950-

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  Read about the hard work and challenges behind the careers of twelve Indigenous actors and filmmakers. Their accomplishments include acting in major blockbuster films and TV shows, directing prize-winning documentaries, and much more. Ages 8+

• Song for a Whale

  Kelly, Lynne, 1969-

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  Iris, who is Deaf, seeks to find a way to communicate with an isolated whale who sings at a different frequency than other whales. Ages 8-12

• An Anthology of Our Extraordinary Earth

  Oldershaw, Cally

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  Journey from the center of Earth to its atmosphere, discovering smoldering volcanoes, tumbling waterfalls, and lightning storms along the way. From molten-hot rock to icy glaciers, discover the mysteries of our living, breathing planet Earth. Ages…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Underwater World

  Aquatic Myths, Mysteries, and the Unexplained

  Macfarlane, Tamara

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  Discover mythical, sunken lands and legends filled with mermaids, water gods, and sea monsters. The author includes ideas for designing your own deep-sea maps and sea creatures. Ages 7-9