New Books for Kids
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The Great Zoodini
From the author of the Horace & Bunwinkle series comes this hilarious and heartwarming story of forgiveness, trust, and found family, perfect for fans of A Boy Called Bat and Wedgie & Gizmo.
The Great Zoodini--aka Radar the fennec fox--has never fit in. In fact, his only friend is a stuffed rabbit. Ever since his first family abandoned him, he's had one goal: become world famous and show everyone how wrong they were about him. But no matter how many daring escapes Zoodini's tried, he's never even made the Association of Animal-Themed Attractions newsletter.
When his latest escape goes wrong, Zoodini winds up at the Twin Buttes Animal Sanctuary and Drive-In Movie Theater. He can't believe his bad luck. How can he get famous in the middle of nowhere? But the residents--ranging from a pink-obsessed flamingo to an astrology-loving river otter to a grizzly cub who thinks he's a superhero--all seem to like Zoodini. Even more surprising, he likes them too.
Then Zoodini overhears a plot to sell the sanctuary and sees his big chance--breaking out by himself would go unnoticed, but breaking everyone out? That would make him world famous. But what if being famous means losing the only family who's ever accepted him?
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The Bad Guys in the Serpent and the Beast (the Bad Guys #19)
Now a major motion picture!
"I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" -- Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog Man
They may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds... whether you like it or not in this New York Times bestselling illustrated series.
The next installment in the hilarious Bad Guys series!
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Car and Driver Trivia Zone
“This book is both entertaining and insightful. Unique. Creative. Unpredictable. Awesome photos, hilarious questions. And some wild facts even I didn't know!”
—Mario Andretti, Champion racing driver
Rev your engines! The fun facts and amazing pictures car-loving kids love are right here–all gamified as the ultimate car and truck trivia contest!
Ever wonder why some cars have spoilers? What was the most daring feat Evel Kneivel attempted? Which team has the most Formula One Championship wins? Car and Driver’s engaging book of trivia will answer these and all the rest of kids’ most burning car- and truck-related questions.
With questions presented on the right-hand pages and answers” on the left-hand pages along with fascinating explanations of the “how' ' and “why”, this book takes car-obsessed, curious kids on an amazing quest through the fascinating world of automobiles. Inside they’ll find:- Sports and Stunts: NASCAR, IndyCar, insane jumps, and more!
- Speed Saga: How well do you know the history of RPMs?
- Under the Hood: Test your knowledge of how cars work.
- Cool Cars: Secrets of the sweetest rides on earth and the incredible people who drive them
- Big and Loud: These mighty machines include The Grave Digger monster truck, and more!
An awesome gift for young car enthusiasts or a great resource for the classroom, this book promises discovery, laughter, and tons of entertainment. So buckle up! It’s time to fuel kids' passion for cars and trucks and accelerate their knowledge, too! -
Pete the Cat: Scaredy Cat!
A scary story spooks Pete the Cat in this Level 1 I Can Read from New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean.
When Bob tells Pete the Cat a spooky, creepy, scary story about a monster, Pete is a little scared. The monster seems to be everywhere he looks! What will help Pete overcome his fear?
Find out in this Level 1 I Can Read book complete with original illustrations from the creators of Pete the Cat, Kimberly and James Dean. Pete the Cat: Scaredy Cat! is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.
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Just What to Do
A tender picture book about grief and the many ways to offer comfort in sad times, from Newbery Honor-winner Kyle Lukoff.
When you see someone sad, it's only natural to want to cheer them up. But how? Some people like hugs but others don't. Sometimes a joke is more comforting than a card. How can you do the just-right-thing if you don't know what it is?
With its spare, poignant text and unexpectedly levitous illustrations, Just What to Do offers an important lesson about how to offer comfort to loved ones by setting aside your assumptions and following their lead.
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.