Showing 1–50 of 97 titles
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¡Olinguito, de la A a la Z! / Olinguito, from A to Z! Descubriendo el bosque nublado / Unveiling the Cloud Forest
Explore the Ecuadorian Andes and its cloud forest in this bilingual alphabet book.- Nonfiction, Science, Alphabet Books
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780892393275
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Ada Lovelace, Poet of Science: The First Computer Programmer
This engaging biography introduces nineteenth-century scientist Ada Lovelace, who developed the first algorithm used by the world's early computers.- Nonfiction, Biography, Computer Science
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781481452496
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Ada Twist, Scientist
Inquisitive Ada Twist is determined to identify a mysterious smell. Her mission includes some not-so-successful science experiments, supportive parents, and insatiable curiosity.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781419721373
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Animals by the Numbers: A Book of Infographics.
The animal kingdom is presented in easy-to-understand, colorful infrographics that allow the reader to appreciate the world of animals by comparing and contrasting one species to another.- Nonfiction, Science, Animals
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780544630925
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As Brave As You
As their parents try to repair their marriage, brothers Ernie and Genie uncover family history and the extent of their own bravery, while spending an eye-opening summer with their grandparents in Virginia.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9781481415903
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As Time Went By
An abandoned ship finds new purpose when displaced villagers make it their new home. -
The Ballad of a Broken Nose
Bart, a quirky Norwegian 13-year-old, faces many odds: an alcoholic, overweight mother who loves him dearly; life in a run-down apartment; classmates who bully him and break his nose; and boxing lessons he takes to toughen himself—all juxtaposed with his desire to become an opera singer!
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2017 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2017
- Older
- ISBN: 9781481415422
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Before Morning
Through rhythmic text and scratchboard illustrations, readers follow a family from “the deep woolen dark” of night into a snowy morning, where all is made “slow and delightful and white.”- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780547979175
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Best Frints in the Whole Universe
Using their own unique language, space creatures Yelfred and Omek demonstrate that friendship troubles are universal.- Fiction, Science Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781626721364
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The Best Man
Four men in Archer's family become his heroes in this story of small-town life, family, and marriage.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780803738393
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The Bitter Side of Sweet
Three children band together to escape a life of slavery on a cacao farm in the modern-day Ivory Coast.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Older
- ISBN: 9780399173073
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Blood Brother: Jonathan Daniels and His Sacrifice for Civil Rights
Jonathan Daniels devoted his life to helping others, leading him to stand up and march for civil rights. Through journal entries, letters, and insight, readers experience his heartfelt fight for human rights.- Nonfiction, History, US History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Older
- ISBN: 9781629790947
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Booked
Twelve-year-old Nick excels on the soccer field but struggles to deal with his parents' divorce in this touching yet humorous novel in verse.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Older
- ISBN: 9780544570986
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Brown v. Board of Education: A Fight for Simple Justice
This thorough look at the landmark Supreme Court case that ended school segregation illuminates an important part of U.S. history.- Nonfiction, Social Sciences
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Older
- ISBN: 9780823436460
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Cloud and Wallfish
Noah is whisked by his parents to a new life behind the Iron Curtain in 1989 East Germany. Mystery, intrigue, and friendship interweave as he questions everything he knows and loves.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Older
- ISBN: 9780763688035
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Counting
Experience counting in the natural world with a variety of textures and shapes. Numbers and words are printed as text and Braille in this early learning board book.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781465436139
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Coyote Moon
Striving to feed her pups, a coyote hunts in the moonlight until dawn. This strikingly illustrated, nonfiction offering holds many facts and celebrates this skilled predator.- Nonfiction, Science, Animals
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781626720411
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Cry, Heart, But Never Break
The figure of Death gently eases the pain of four siblings as they accept the loss of their grandmother.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2017 (Medal Winner), Notable Children's Books 2017
- Older
- ISBN: 9781592701872
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Daniel Finds a Poem
What is poetry? Maybe it's glistening morning dew, a cool pond, or crunchy leaves. A young boy spends a day talking to animals and discovering poetry in the world around him.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780399169137
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Dory Fantasmagory: Dory Dory Black Sheep
Dory's best friend Rosabelle can read big chapter books. Feeling left out, Dory decides she will learn to read, no matter what it takes.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781101994269
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Du Iz Tak?
As a tiny plant springs from the ground, curious bugs watch it grow and marvel in their own buggy language. Whimsically detailed paintings showcase their activities and the subtly passing seasons.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2017 (Honor Title)
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780763665302
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Esquivel!: Space-Age Sound Artist
Duncan Tonatiuh creates a sense of sound and movement through energetic, textured collage illustrations that celebrate the life of innovative Mexican musician and composer Juan García Esquivel. Incorporating funky fonts and far-out fashions, Tonatiuh's unique artistic style harkens back to indigenous codex art and lends cultural authenticity to this pulsating picture-book biography. -
Fabulous Frogs
Frogs of all sizes and colors, bearing a variety of unique characteristics, hop through this beautiful nonfiction picture book.- Nonfiction, Science, Animals
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780763681005
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Frank and Lucky Get Schooled
A boy and his newly adopted dog learn about math, science, and other school subjects through everyday interactions in nature and with each other.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780062373458
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Freedom in Congo Square
In rhythmic text and exuberant illustrations, Weatherford and Christie tell the story of slaves who, after toiling all week, had one afternoon free to dance, sing, and play music in New Orleans' Congo Square. -
Freedom over Me: Eleven Slaves, Their Lives and Dreams Brought to Life by Ashley Bryan
In the U.S., slaves were erroneously considered objects with a monetary value. Here, Bryan humanizes 11 enslaved people, imagining the dreams and personal reflections that belong only to them.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2017 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2017
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9781481456906
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Full of Beans
Bean and his gang of friends find the resources to survive the Great Depression's hardships in their hometown of Key West, Florida.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780553510362
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Garvey's Choice
Utilizing tanka poems, this novel in verse relates how Garvey's family, new friend, and love of music lead him to personal discovery and self-acceptance.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Older
- ISBN: 9781629797403
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Ghost
Ghost wants to be the fastest sprinter on his elite middle-school track team, but his past slows him down.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Older
- ISBN: 9781481450157
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Giant Squid
Poetic text and lush oil paintings immerse readers in a suspenseful deep-sea investigation of the elusive giant squid, exploring what is known – and what remains unknown – about this fascinating marine creature. -
The Girl Who Drank the Moon
Saved by a witch as a baby, Luna is accidentally filled with extraordinarily powerful magic.- Fiction, Fantasy
- John Newbery Medal 2017 (Medal Winner), Notable Children's Books 2017
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781616205676
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Go, Otto, Go!
Extremely simple text and humorous, energetic illustrations bring to life, with surprising emotional complexity, this tale of Otto the robot who is building a spaceship to take him home.- Fiction, Fantasy
- Notable Children's Books 2017, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2017 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781481467230
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Good Night Owl
When an unfamiliar noise prevents Owl from falling asleep, his desperate efforts to find its source escalate to comedic effect.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2017 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781484712757
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The Great Pet Escape
The class pets at Daisy P. Flugelhorn Elementary are on the loose! Second-grade classroom hamster GW has had enough and sets out to free his two best friends.- Fiction, Graphic Novels
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781627791069
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Horrible Bear!
When a kite goes astray, an accident and misunderstanding bring together two unlikely friends in a story about the power of forgiveness.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780316282833
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A Hungry Lion; or, A Dwindling Assortment of Animals
Why do a little calico kitten, a brown mouse, and a floppy-eared bunny disappear? Ask the hungry lion.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781481448895
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I Am Not a Number
Sent to a residential boarding school in Canada, Irene reminds herself that her family, language, and Anishinaabe culture are a source of great strength and pride.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781927583944
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I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark
Discover the life of Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in this picture-book biography about how one small yet powerful woman persisted against great odds.- Nonfiction, History, US History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781481465595
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In the Shadow of Liberty: The Hidden History of Slavery, Four Presidents, and Five Black Lives
The lives of five enslaved people owned by four U.S. presidents reveal the contradictions of a land founded upon the idea of freedom.- Nonfiction, History, US History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Older
- ISBN: 9781627793117
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The Infamous Ratsos
Two city dwelling rat brothers set out to prove just how tough they are. Yet their every attempt to cause havoc has unintended – and positive – outcomes. More experienced beginning readers will find delightful misadventures told with accessible text, varied sentence structure, and black and white highly humorous illustrations.- Fiction, Fantasy
- Notable Children's Books 2017, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2017 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780763676360
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The Inquisitor's Tale: Or, The Three Magical Children and Their Holy Dog
On a dark night in 1242 France, travelers tell the story of three mysterious children: William, Jacob, and Jeanne, and their dog Gwenforte, recently brought back from the dead.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2017 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2017
- Older
- ISBN: 9780525426165
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Jazz Day: The Making of a Famous Photograph
Art Kane's iconic photograph of great jazz musicians gathered on a New York City street is brought to life though exuberant poems and paintings.- Nonfiction, Arts
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780763669546
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The Journey
In the face of war and the loss of her husband, a mother and her children leave everything behind to make a dangerous journey to find safety in a new land.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9781909263994
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Juana & Lucas
Juana, a spirited young girl in Bogotá, Colombia, shares her frustrations and successes in learning English. -
Leave Me Alone!
In her endeavor to make sweaters for 30 curious grandchildren, a harried grandmother embarks on a quest for peace and quiet.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2017 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781626724419
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The Lie Tree
In Victorian Britain, Faith Sunderly investigates the mysterious murder of her father, discovering a tree that feeds that feeds upon lies and gives visions to those who eat its fruit.- Fiction, Mystery, Historical Fiction, Fantasy
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Older
- ISBN: 9781419718953
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Lowriders to the Center of the Earth
The Lowriders journey to the center of the earth to retrieve their beloved cat, Genie, in this energetic graphic novel. The ballpoint pen art creates a fantastical borderlands odyssey, packed with subversively playful cultural references that affirm a vibrant Chicanx cultura. -
March: Book Three
This third graphic novel in Congressman John Lewis' personal account of the Civil Rights Movement begins with the Birmingham church bombing and ends with the signing of the Voting Rights Act. -
Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood
With paint, brushes, and artistic spirit, a muralist transforms Mira's gray neighborhood into a place of color, joy, and unity. Based on a community art movement in San Diego, California.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780544357693
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Ms. Bixby's Last Day
Ms. Bixby is the sort of teacher that makes going to school worthwhile. When she is diagnosed with cancer, three boys decide to make sure her last day is perfect.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780062338174