Mir, Soira. MUSLIM GIRLS RISE : INSPIRATIONAL CHAMPIONS OF OUR TIME

Mir, Soira.

MUSLIM GIRLS RISE : INSPIRATIONAL CHAMPIONS OF OUR TIME
New York : Salaam Reads, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division, [2019]
IL 3-6
ISBN 9781534418882 

People may tell you that you can't do something because of the way you look, dress, or pray. But don't believe them. Each of us is special in our own way. Many Muslim girls are trying to change how the world sees them. This book tells the stories of girls like Hana -- a fashion designer. Hibah -- a flight controller with NASA who dreams of being an astronaut. Maryam who figures out difficult mathematical problems. And Nura who creates makeup videos for girls like her.

Gilbert, Frances. GO, GIRLS, GO!

 Gilbert, Frances. 
GO, GIRLS, GO!
New York : Beach Lane Books, [2019]
IL K-3
ISBN     9781534424821 

What kind of jobs can girls do? This book is filled with ideas. They all involve putting girls in the driver's seat. Get ready to go.

Fox, Mem. ROLY POLY

Fox, Mem.
ROLY POLY
New York : Beach Lane Books, [2019]
IL K-3

ISBN 9781481445566 

Roly Poly is a little polar bear who lives with his mother and father. He loves being the only child and not having to share with anyone else. But then Monty shows up. Roly Poly is not happy. "I never asked for a little brother and I certainly don't want one now."

Fisher, Carolyn. CELLS : AN OWNER'S HANDBOOK

Fisher, Carolyn.
CELLS : AN OWNER'S HANDBOOK
New York : Beach Lane Books, [2019]
IL 3-6
ISBN     9781534451858 

Do you know what a cell is? It is "the smallest structural and functional unit of an organism, which is typically microscopic and consists of cytoplasm and a nucleus enclosed in a membrane." Got that? I didn't think so. Pick up this book and you will learn what a cell is and how you are made up of trillions of them.

Curry, Parker. PARKER LOOKS UP : AN EXTRAORDINARY MOMENT

Curry, Parker.
PARKER LOOKS UP : AN EXTRAORDINARY MOMENT
New York : Aladdin, 2019.
IL K-3
ISBN 9781534451865

When Parker was little, she loved to dance. But then her mother suggested they go to the National Portrait Galley, Parker stopped dancing and was so happy. She loved going there and seeing so many paintings. She saw prancing horses, blooming flowers, a basket of slimy fish and frilly white tutus. But when they were ready to go home, Parker spotted a panting that stopped her in her tracks.

Cline-Ransome, Lesa. COUNTING THE STARS

Cline-Ransome, Lesa.
COUNTING THE STARS
New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, [2019]
IL K-3
ISBN 9781534404755 

You many not have heard of Katherine Johnson but without her, we would not have made it to the moon. Katherine was born in 1918 in West Virginia. As an African American, she could never believe that she would someday work for NASA. She was very smart and graduated at 15. Then she was able to get a scholarship to West Virginia University -- the first African American woman to attend the school. Her ability in math helped her through the years. But her greatest accomplishment may have been her time in the space program.

Bryan, Ashley. INFINITE HOPE : A BLACK ARTIST'S JOURNEY FROM WORLD WAR II TO PEACE

Bryan, Ashley. 

INFINITE HOPE : A BLACK ARTIST'S JOURNEY FROM WORLD WAR II TO PEACE
New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, [2019]
IL 5-8
ISBN     9781534404908

You may know Ashley Bryan as an author and illustrator of many children's books. His works have won many awards. But you may not know the man himself. Ashley shares his story of his life during World War II. In 1943, he was drafted into the army. He was surprised at how Blacks were treated in the army. He had never experienced segregation before. But that was the just the beginning of his experience as a soldier in the war.

Robinson, Christian. ANOTHER

Robinson, Christian. 
ANOTHER
New York : Atheneum, 2019
IL K-3
ISBN 9781534421677


A little girl wakes up to find her cat going through the mirror to another world! So, of course, she follows. Everything is upside down and she finds another girl who looks just like her. Explore with her as she investigates her surroundings.

Rubin, Adam. THOSE DARN SQUIRRELS FLY SOUTH

Rubin, Adam. 
THOSE DARN SQUIRRELS FLY SOUTH
Boston : Clarion Books, 2012
IL K-3
ISBN 9780547678238
0547678231

Old Man Fookwire lived at the edge of town all alone. And he was a grumpy old man.  He complained about everything. He spent his time painting the colorful birds in his yard. But he was annoyed when the squirrels would get in the way. When the birds flew away for the winter, the squirrels decide to follow them. Wait, what? How can squirrels fly south?

Sehgal, Kabir. P IS FOR POPPADOMS : AN INDIAN ALPHABET BOOK

Sehgal, Kabir. 
P IS FOR POPPADOMS : AN INDIAN ALPHABET BOOK
New York : Beach Lane Books, [2019]
IL K-3
ISBN     9781534421721
1534421726

Do you know any words in Hindi? Well, pick up this book to get started. Do you know what they national fruit of India is? It's the aam, which is a mango. Keep reading and make your way to Zaban. This is actually an Urdu word. Learn about theses interesting words as you learn about the fascinating country of India.

Tinari, Leah. THE PRESIDENTS : PORTRAITS OF HISTORY

Tinari, Leah. 
THE PRESIDENTS : PORTRAITS OF HISTORY
New York : Aladdin, [2019]
IL 3-6
ISBN 9781534418578
1534418571
You have probably heard of most of the Presidents of the United States. This book celebrates the presidents and also treats us to facts that we probably don't know.. Like, did you know that George Washington had hound dogs with the names Tipsy, True Love and Sweet Lips? And that Abraham Lincoln was an inventor? He is the only president to hold a patent!

Burleigh, Robert. HI, I'M NORMAN : THE STORY OF AMERICAN ILLUSTRATOR NORMAN ROCKWELL

Burleigh, Robert. HI, I'M NORMAN : THE STORY OF AMERICAN ILLUSTRATOR NORMAN ROCKWELL
New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, [2019]IL K-3 ISBN 9781442496705 

Norman Rockwell was born in New York City in 1894. As a boy, he wasn't very athletic but he could draw. The other boys loved having him draw on the streets. He left school early and went to art school.  Hoping to be able to make a career in art, he took any job he could get. But that all changed when he sold his first drawing to the Saturday Evening Post.  The Post was perhaps the most popular magazine of the time and getting the cover was an amazing success.  In fact, Norman went on to illustrate 320 covers for the Post.  Find out about this remarkable artist. I just bet you have seen one of his famous drawings.

Rylant, Cynthia. MOTOR MOUSE

Rylant, Cynthia.  
MOTOR MOUSE
New York : Beach Lane Books, 2019
IL K-3
ISBN 9781481491266

Motor Mouse is a mouse on the move. Today  is Friday and we know that Friday is cake day. All week, Motor Mouse and his friend Tilly do their jobs and look forward to a special treat on Friday. But, what's this? The cake shop is closed! What are they going to do?

Mattern, Joanne. MOUNT RAINIER

Mattern, Joanne. 
MOUNT RAINIER
New York : Children's Press, 2019
IL K-3
ISBN 9780531175941


Mount Rainier National Park is located in Washington State. Mount Rainier is a beautiful mountain that can be seen from miles away. It is a dormant volcano that hasn't erupted in over a hundred years. It is also the home to many frozen glaciers. The park is home for many plants and animals that live in the show and ice on the mountain. Learn about this majestic place. What would you like to see if you had a chance to visit?

Charbonneau, Joelle. VERIFY

Charbonneau, Joelle.
VERIFY
New York, NY : HarperTeen, [2019]
IL YA
ISBN 9780062803627

Meri Beckley is trying very hard to move on from her mother's death. It is hard. Her father drinks himself to sleep every night and is just not there for her. All she has left is her mother's art. There is one painting that isn't finished and Meri wants to be able to finish it. But it is so different from what her mother usually painted. Actually, the last few paintings have been different. As Meri walks around the city, she starts seeing what her mother painted. And then it happens. A stranger hands her a piece of paper with the word "verify" written on it. Paper has been outlawed for years. And there is no such word as verify. Now Meri is on a quest to understand this word and to find a way to finish what her mother started. 

Holub, Joan. THIS LITTLE SCIENTIST

Holub, Joan. 
THIS LITTLE SCIENTIST
New York : Little Simon, 2018
IL PK-K
ISBN 9781534401082

This book highlights famous scientists who made the world a little better for us. They have each made a contribution in their field. Read about these fascinating people and why they should be remembered.

Salas, Laura Purdie. WATER CAN BE ...

Salas, Laura Purdie.  
WATER CAN BE ...
Minneapolis : Millbrook Press, [2014]
IL K-3
ISBN 9781467705912



Water, water everywhere.  Do you ever stop  to think about water? We sometimes take it for granted that it is there when we need it. But what are some of the things that water can be? Water can be a thirst quencher, kid drencher, cloud fluffer, fire snuffer. What are some of the other things that you can think of?

Saltzberg, Barney. CHENGDU CAN DO

Saltzberg, Barney. 
CHENGDU CAN DO
Los Angeles ; New York : Disney-Hyperion, 2017. ©2017.
IL K-3
ISBN 9781484758472


Chengdu is a little panda bear who shows many of the things he can do. He can climb, he can swing, he can jump, he can stretch.  He can do so many things although he may need a little help. How many of the things that Chengdu can do that you can too?

Wells, Rosemary. MAX & RUBY AND THE TWIN TROUBLE

Wells, Rosemary.
MAX & RUBY AND THE TWIN TROUBLE
New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, [2019]
IL K-3
ISBN 9781534443655


Ruby tells her little brother Max that their mother is going to have another baby. Max doesn't believe it so Ruby uses one of her dolls to show Max all about taking care of babies. When the time comes, they are all surprised by what they see --two babies!

Zhang, Kat. AMY WU AND THE PERFECT BAO

Zhang, Kat.
AMY WU AND THE PERFECT BAO
New York : Aladdin, 2019.
IL K-3
ISBN 9781534411333

Amy Wu just loves, loves, loves bao. Her mother and grandmother make the perfect bao. But Amy just can't seem to do it. They are too big or too little. They have too much filling in them or not enough. But today will be the day. She is determined to make the perfect bao. As her family gathers to make bao, she sees her father make perfect ones. Her mother makes perfect ones. And her grandmother makes perfect ones. All Amy's are just not right. Can she come up with a way to make them right?