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Scholastic year in sports 2026

Buckley, James, Jr., 1963-


The sportys -- 2024 Paralympics -- MLB -- NFL -- College football -- WNBA/NBA -- College basketball -- Ice hockey -- Soccer -- Motor sports -- Golf -- Tennis -- Other world champtions -- Champions! The ultimate book for young sports fans is back with the past year's top sports stories.
Date Published:2025

The secret of the lost gold

Elliott, Rebecca,


Various publishers. In the dark woods a griffin guards a secret cave and the old king's gold, but now Queen Juniper needs the gold to help restore the forest after a bad storm, so Bo and the unicorns seek out the griffin hoping to explain their need.
Date Published:2025

Pig the pug

Blabey, Aaron,


Various publishers. Pig is ill-tempered, rude, and unreasonable. He lives with Trevor the sausage dog, who would like nothing better than to play with Pig's toys.
Date Published:2015

My first big book of shark facts

Gallagher, Belinda,


This big book of info-packed pages introduces young readers to all the key science and facts about sharks in a fun question-and-answer format.
Date Published:2026

Lucy in the city : a story about developing spatial thinking skills

Dillemuth, Julie.


Various publishers. An distracted young raccoon gets separated from her family one night. She discovers she can retrace her steps using smells, sights, and sounds, plus help from an owl's birds'-eye view (which looks like a map). Focuses on developing spatial thinking, understanding the world around us, and using concepts of space for problem solving.
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Clouded leopards

Anderson, Shannon, 1972-


Skilled climbers -- Clouded spots -- Hidden cats -- Leopard litters. Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to clouded leopards.
Date Published:2025

Aurora's journey

Williams, Kayla (Children's author),


Various publishers. Aurora, a brave Inuk girl, sets out to find her family after they go missing on a hunting trip. Along her journey through the harsh Arctic, she befriends a mother polar bear, Mama Nanuk, and her cubs, who welcome her into their family. After a heartfelt goodbye, Aurora continues her search, overcoming fears, snowstorms, and wolves by relying on her courage and resourcefulness. Eventually, Aurora reunites with her family, who had been lost in a storm. Her story of bravery and determination becomes a cherished tale in her village, inspiring others to stay strong in tough times.
Date Published:2025

Various publishers. Aurora, a brave Inuk girl, sets out to find her family after they go missing on a hunting trip. Along her journey through the harsh Arctic, she befriends a mother polar bear, Mama Nanuk, and her cubs, who welcome her into their family. After a heartfelt goodbye, Aurora continues her search, overcoming fears, snowstorms, and wolves by relying on her courage and resourcefulness. Eventually, Aurora reunites with her family, who had been lost in a storm. Her story of bravery and determination becomes a cherished tale in her village, inspiring others to stay strong in tough times.

Date Published:2025

Adaptation

Barker, Irene,


An Amazing Animal -- Adaptations -- Animals Must Eat -- Animals Must Hide -- Animals Need a Mate. Learn how animals have different kinds of body parts and behaviors that have changed over time. They will understand that these changes are called adaptations and that adaptation helps all animals survive.
Date Published:2026

Epic space jokes

King, Joe (Joke book compiler),



Date Published:2026

Epic monster jokes

King, Joe (Joke book compiler),



Date Published:2026

Winter is the worst!

Tavis, Dan,


Various publishers. Penguin dislikes winter while Bear loves it, but as they participate in outdoor activities together, Penguin discovers something he likes about winter.
Date Published:2025

Build a sand castle

Meyer, Eileen R., 1960-


Various publishers. Slip on your flip-flops, head to the beach, and have a whale of a good time building a sandcastle! Let this book be your guide for how to build one, complete with helpful tips from a friendly starfish. So, pack up your shovels and buckets, invite a friend, and head out for a perfect sunny day at play! Don't forget sunscreen!
Date Published:2025

Saif's special patches

Malik, Humera,


Various publishers. Saif is "just shy," or at least that's what everyone tells him. When his mom comforts him with a patchwork quilt made of his special memories, he remembers that he's so much more. He was brave when he went down the biggest slide at the Eid picnic. He was smart when he won the scavenger hunt among his friends. He was persistent when it took him a year to learn to read the Quran. He's helpful when he lends a hand to clean up the mosque. Saif isn't just shy. Like his patchwork quilt, he is still growing.
Date Published:2025

Various publishers. Saif is "just shy," or at least that's what everyone tells him. When his mom comforts him with a patchwork quilt made of his special memories, he remembers that he's so much more. He was brave when he went down the biggest slide at the Eid picnic. He was smart when he won the scavenger hunt among his friends. He was persistent when it took him a year to learn to read the Quran. He's helpful when he lends a hand to clean up the mosque. Saif isn't just shy. Like his patchwork quilt, he is still growing.

Date Published:2025

Landforms

Hicks, Kelli L.


Many Kinds of Landforms -- Moving Earth -- Up and Down -- Staying Dry -- Wet Landforms. Mountains, valleys, hills, and plains are all part of Earth's solid surface. We call them landforms. In this book, readers will learn about many landforms and the Earth's processes that formed them.
Date Published:2026

The great zoo hullabaloo

Carthew, Mark (Writer of children's stories),


Various publishers. When Jess and Jack opened the gates to the Zoo, it was strangely deserted. Nobody said BOO! Can Jess and Jack discover the mystery of the missing animals?
Date Published:2025

Will we ever live on the Moon? : discover the science behind Selenology

Watson, Olivia,


It's a big question - will we ever live on the Moon? The Moon is incredible, as are the selenologists who study it! The Moon might be distant and look barren now but imagine one day calling it home! Discover the stories behind selenology, check out what's so special about the Moon, how the moon could be a stepping stone to Mars, and the challenges of building a base camp for scientists to study space from.
Date Published:2024

It's a big question - will we ever live on the Moon? The Moon is incredible, as are the selenologists who study it! The Moon might be distant and look barren now but imagine one day calling it home! Discover the stories behind selenology, check out what's so special about the Moon, how the moon could be a stepping stone to Mars, and the challenges of building a base camp for scientists to study space from.

Date Published:2024

Crack the code : the history of spy codes & ciphers

McDonald, C. J.,


Learn about the different types of code which have been used to relay secret messages over the years, and how they have been cracked.
Date Published:2025

The trickster in the vase

Ezomoghene, Sophia,


Twins Eddie and Nosa Osagie accidentally unleash a trickster spirit, Eshu, from a vase in their father’s study while trying to retrieve a soccer ball. They must now capture Eshu and return him to the vase before their father’s return and Grandpa Sunny’s birthday party.
Date Published:2024

Ruridragon. Vol. 02, Don't need to be besties

Shindo, Masaoki,


Graphic novel. Translation of: Ruri doragon. 2. "First published in Japan in 2022 by SHUEISHA Inc., Tokyo"--Page facing title page. Reads from right to left in the traditional Japanese manga format. Ruri faces the usual high school issues: pushy classmates, annoying teachers, and...waking up with dragon horns?! After releasing a burst of electricity during class, Ruri officially has her next dragon trait: electrostatic discharge! But not everyone wants to be friends with a dragon girl. Can Ruri soften up a steely classmate? Or will her attempts go up in flames?
Date Published:2025

Graphic novel. Translation of: Ruri doragon. 2. "First published in Japan in 2022 by SHUEISHA Inc., Tokyo"--Page facing title page. Reads from right to left in the traditional Japanese manga format. Ruri faces the usual high school issues: pushy classmates, annoying teachers, and...waking up with dragon horns?! After releasing a burst of electricity during class, Ruri officially has her next dragon trait: electrostatic discharge! But not everyone wants to be friends with a dragon girl. Can Ruri soften up a steely classmate? Or will her attempts go up in flames?

Date Published:2025

Spider-Man : stories from the Spider-Verse

Àbíké-Íyímídé, Faridah,


Various publishers. Prologue / by Alex Segura -- Second-grade super villain / by Tui T. Sutherland -- Araña y la arena / by David Betancourt -- Picture day / by Caroline M. Yoachim -- Tedha ghar / by Preeti Chhibber -- Electrici-tea / by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé -- Immaterial / by Steve Foxe -- Broken punked bridges / by Frederick Joseph -- Speeding through the wild west / by Jessica Kim -- Man in the ragged cape / by Ronald L. Smith -- Face the future / by Alexa Segura. The Spider-Man you know is one of many. Meet ten Spider-Heroes in this new short story collection from acclaimed, best-selling authors writing across the Spider-Verse.
Date Published:2024

Various publishers. Prologue / by Alex Segura -- Second-grade super villain / by Tui T. Sutherland -- Araña y la arena / by David Betancourt -- Picture day / by Caroline M. Yoachim -- Tedha ghar / by Preeti Chhibber -- Electrici-tea / by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé -- Immaterial / by Steve Foxe -- Broken punked bridges / by Frederick Joseph -- Speeding through the wild west / by Jessica Kim -- Man in the ragged cape / by Ronald L. Smith -- Face the future / by Alexa Segura. The Spider-Man you know is one of many. Meet ten Spider-Heroes in this new short story collection from acclaimed, best-selling authors writing across the Spider-Verse.

Date Published:2024