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Green Lizards vs. Red Rectangles

by Steve Antony, 2016. Picture Book Antony

Who will win, the green lizards or the red rectangles? Young readers will understand the value of living in

friendship and peace. In the end, it's not about who wins, but rather working together and having fun!

Scholastic 9780545849029 $16.99

How This Book Was Made

by Mac Barnett, 2016. Picture Book Barnett

Trace the journey of a book's creation, from its initial writing and illustrating to its

misadventures with pirates and an angry tiger!

Disney Hyperion 9781423152200 $17.99

Hannah and Sugar

by Kate Berube, 2016. Picture Book Berube

Every day after school, Hannah sees her classmate's dog, Sugar. Afraid of dogs, she politely declines to

pet him. But one day, Sugar goes missing and it is Hannah who knows how to find him.

Abrams Books for Young Readers 9781419718908 $16.95

My Favorite Pets by Gus W. for Ms. Smolinski's Class

by Jeanne Birdsall, 2016. Picture Book Birdsall

What begins as an assigned essay on a boy’s favorite pets quickly becomes a laundry list of hilarious

escapades though spot-on illustrations by the talented Harry Bliss.

Alfred A. Knopf 9780385755702 $16.99

A Bike Like Sergio’s

by Maribeth Boelts, 2016. Picture Book Boelts

When Ruben sees a dollar bill fall out of someone’s purse, he picks it up and puts it in his

pocket. Once home, he discovers it’s a hundred-dollar bill. More than enough for a new bike!

But what about the woman who lost her money?

Candlewick Press 9780763666491 $15.99

Billions of Bricks

by Kurt Cyrus, 2016. Picture Book Cyrus

Grab a hard hat and all your tools, and get ready for a construction adventure in counting! This rhyming

picture book leads readers through a day in the life of a construction crew building with bricks.

Henry Holt 9781627792738 $17.99

Sleep Tight Farm

by Eugenie Doyle, 2016. Picture Book Doyle

In December, a family undertakes many preparations to get the farm ready for the winter.

Chronicle Books 9781452129013 $16.99

My Friend Maggie

by Hannah E. Harrison, 2016. Picture Book Harrison

Paula and Maggie have been friends forever. Paula thinks Maggie is the best—until mean girl Veronica

says otherwise.

Dial Books for Young Readers 9780525429166 $17.99

Real Cowboys

by Kate Hoefler, 2016. Picture Book Hoefler

In this realistic and poetic picture book-look at the wide open west, the myth of rowdy,

rough-riding cowboys and cowgirls is replaced with a multifaceted portrayal of a life that is

much more than we expect.

Harcourt 9780544148925 $16.99

Steamboat School

by Deborah Hopkinson, 2016. Picture Book Hopkinson

In 1847, determined to continue teaching his students, Reverend John Berry Meachum decides to build a

floating school on the Mississippi River, just outside the boundary of the unjust law.

Jump at the Sun 9781423121961 $17.99

Pond

by Jim Lamarche, 2016. Picture Book Lamarche

A group of friends discovers a neglected pond in the woods and decides to fix it up together.

Simon & Schuster 9781481447355 $17.99

City Shapes

by Diana Murray, 2016. Picture Book Murray

A young girl walks through the bustling city, while a pigeon flies above, both spotting hidden shapes at

every turn.

Little Brown & Co. 9780316370929 $17.99

School’s First Day of School

by Adam Rex, 2016. Picture Book Rex

It's the first day of school at Frederick Douglass Elementary and everyone's just a little bit

nervous, especially the school itself. Will the children like the new school? Will they be nice to

him?

Roaring Brook Press 9781596439641 $17.99

How to Find Gold

by Viviane Schwartz, 2016. Picture Book Schwartz

The joy of sharing a journey with a friend outshines even the longed -for gold in this fanciful story brimming

with humor.

Candlewick Press 9780763681043 $16.99

There is a Tribe of Kids

by Lane Smith, 2016. Picture Book Smith

A meditation on childhood and life's beginning, Smith's vibrant sponge-paint illustrations

and use of unusual collective nouns such as smack and unkindness bring this jungle story

to life.

Roaring Brook Press 9781626720565 $18.99

Ideas Are All Around

by Philip C. Stead, 2016. Picture Book Stead

This celebration of where ideas come from and how powerful they can be follows the adventures of a

narrator and his dog, who walk through the neighborhood greeting friends and imaginatively reflecting on

the sights and sounds around them.

Roaring Brook Press 9781626721814 $18.99

Faraway Fox

by Jolene Thompson, 2016. Picture Book Thompson

A lost fox roams his transformed stomping grounds in his search for his family and serves

as a powerful example of how today’s changing landscape affects people and animals

alike.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 9780544707115 $17.99

The Storyteller

by Evan Turk, 2016. Picture Book Turk

In a time of drought in the Kingdom of Morocco, a storyteller and a boy weave a tale to thwart a Djinn and

his sandstorm from destroying their city.

Atheneum Books for Young Readers 9781481435185 $18.99

The Water Princess

by Susan Verde, 2016. Picture Book Verde

A young girl who dreams of bringing clean drinking water to her African village as she rises early every

morning and makes long journeys to the well with a heavy pot that she carries on her head.

Putnam Publishing Group 9780399172588 $17.99

They All Saw a Cat

by Brendan Wenzel, 2016. Picture book Wenzel

In simple, rhythmic prose and stylized pictures, a cat walks through the world, and all the other creatures

see and acknowledge the cat.

Chronicle Books 9781452150130 $16.99

I Am A Story

by Dan Yaccarino, 2016. Picture Book Yaccarino

From cave drawings to the invention of the printing press and beyond, discover how a story

has been told in many different ways from the past to today.

HarperCollins Children’s Books 9780062411068 $17.99

Around America to Win the Vote: Two Suffragists, A Kitten, and 10,000 Miles by Mara Rockliff, 2016. J 324.623 R683a A 100th-anniversary tribute to the activist work of suffragists Nell Richardson and Alice Burke reimagines

how they embarked on a journey in a little yellow car with a kitten, a sewing machine and a typewriter to raise awareness about the importance of giving women the right to vote.

Candlewick Press 9780763678937 $16.99 Place Value

by David Adler, 2016. J 513.5 A237p Needing to recalculate the measurements of various ingredients when they decide to bake the world's biggest banana cupcake, a whimsical barrel of monkeys struggle to keep their

numbers straight, in a mathematical tale that combines humorous art, easy-to-follow charts and clear explanations. Holiday House 9780823435500 $17.95

Best in Snow by April Sayre Pulley, 2016. J 551.57 P84

Via gorgeous photo illustrations, this book sheds sparkly new light on the wonders of snow. From the beauty of snow blanketing the forest and falling on animals’ fur and feathers to the fascinating winter water

cycle, this book celebrates snowfall and the amazing science behind it. Beach Lane Books 9781481459167 $17.99

Good Trick Walking Stick by Sheri Mabry Bestor, 2016. J 595.729 B561g Walking sticks are among the world's most fascinating insects. And one many children can find right in their

backyards! With a simple story, perfect for read-alouds, this scientific look at a walking stick's life -cycle will captivate budding entomologists. Sleeping Bear Press 9781585369430 $16.99

A Beetle is Shy

by Dianna Hutts Aston, 2016. J 595.76 A856b This richly illustrated book introduces the world of beetles, describing their life cycle, colors, sizes, and why they are important to the world's ecosystems.

Chronicle Books 9781452127125 $16.99 Every Day Birds

by Amy Ludwig VanDerwater, 2016. J 598 V242e Every Day Birds helps children identify and learn about common birds. After reading Every Day Birds, families can look out their windows with curiosity--recognizing birds and nests

and celebrating the beauty of these creatures! Orchard Books 9780545699808 $17.99

Owls!: Strange and Wonderful by Laurence Pringle, 2016. J 598.97 P957o OWLS! Strange and Wonderful combines clear, informative text with sumptuous artwork, a glossary of

terms and listings of additional resources in an introduction to the varieties, habits, habitats and characteristics of owls.

Boyds Mills Press 9781620916513 $16.95 Squirrels Leap, Squirrels Sleep

by April Pulley Sayre, 2016. J 599.36 S275s This book combines collage-style art with lyrical text in an introduction to the world of squirrels that depicts them climbing, storing seeds, making homes and flying through treetops.

Discover different kinds of squirrels as the scamper, eat, and—finally—sleep. Henry Holt Books for Young Readers 9780805092516 $17.99

The Navajo Code Talkers by J. Patrick Lewis, 2016. J 940.545973 L674n From central Ohio’s very own J. Patrick, this new book explains how the Navajo people helped the Allies

win World War II by developing an unbreakable wartime code using their native language. Creative Co. 9781568462950 $18.99

My Name Is James Madison Hemings by Jonah Winter and Terry Widener, 2016. J 973.4 W6092

An evocative story based on the childhood of James Madison Hemings, the son of Thomas Jefferson and slave Sally Hemings, describes an impoverished existence that identified him more as property than a person.

Schwartz & Wade Books 9780385383424 $17.99 Lift Your Light a Little Higher: The Story of Stephen Bishop: Slave Explorer

by Heather Henson, 2016. J B B541h Grab your lantern and follow the remarkable and world-famous Mammoth Cave explorer—and slave—

Stephen Bishop as he guides you through the world’s largest cave system in this remarkable homage to the resilience of human nature. Atheneum 9781481420952 $17.99

Whoosh!: Lonnie Johnson's Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions by Chris Barton, 2016. J B J678 B293w

You know the Super Soaker. It’s one of top twenty toys of all time. And it was invented entirely by accident. Trying to create a new cooling system for rockets, impressive inventor Lonnie Johnson instead created the mechanics for the iconic toy.

Charlesbridge Pub. 9781580892971 $16.95

Ada's Ideas: The Story of Ada Lovelace, the World's First Computer Programmer by Fiona Robinson, 2016. J B L8981 R659a A picture book introduction to the daughter of poet Lord Byron and mathematician Anna Isabella Milbanke

describes how she blended her parents' educational approaches and forged a friendship with inventor Charles Babbage before developing a language for programming his computer-precursor Analytical Engine

Harry Abrams 9781419718724 $17.95 To the Stars!: The First American Woman to Walk in Space

by Carmella Van Vleet, 2016. J B S9494v Shares the story of renowned astronaut and distinguished scientist Kathryn Sullivan, describing how she defied the conventions of her childhood to pursue interests previously limited to boys and how she became

the first woman to walk in space. Charlesbridge Pub. 9781580896443 $16.95

Some Writer!: The Story of E.B. White by Melissa Sweet. 2016. On order In this stunning, first-ever fully-illustrated biography of legendary author E.B. White, Sibert

medalist and Caldecott Honor winner Melissa Sweet uses White's letters, photos, and mementos, as well as her original collaged art, to tell the true story of one of the most beloved

authors of all time. Harcourt Children’s Books 9780544319592 $18.99

Spirit Week Showdown (The Magnificent Mya Tibbs) by Crystal Allen, 2016. Fiction Allen Nine-year-old aspiring cowgirl Mya is very excited about participating in School Spirit Week and makes a

pinky promise with her best friend Naomi to be her partner. When Mya accidentally gets paired with the biggest bully in school, “Mean Connie,” Naomi is super-mad at her for breaking her promise. But maybe

working with “Mean Connie” will help Mya in ways she could never expect. HarperCollins 9780062342331 $16.99

Ms. Bixby’s Last Day by John David Anderson, 2016. Fiction Anderson Ms. Bixby is a very special sort of teacher, and her students Topher, Brand, and Steve know this better

than anyone. And so when Ms. Bixby unexpectedly announces that she is very ill and won’t be able to finish the school year, they come up with a risky plan to give Ms. Bixby the last day she deserves. Through the three very different stories they tell, we begin to understand what Ms. Bixby means to each of them.

HarperCollins 9780062338174 $16.99 The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown, 2016. Fiction Brown When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is alone on a remote,

wild island. She has no idea why she is there, but she knows she needs to survive. After surviving a storm and a vicious bear attack, she realizes that her only hope is to adapt to her surroundings and learn from the island's unwelcoming animal inhabitants. As Roz slowly

befriends the animals, the island starts to feel like home - until, one day, the robot's mysterious past comes back to haunt her. Little, Brown and Co. 9780316381994 $16.99

Moo by Sharon Creech, 2016. Fiction Creech

When Reena, her little brother Luke, and their parents first move to Maine, Reena doesn’t know what to expect. She’s ready for beaches, blueberries, and all the lobster she can eat. Instead, her parents

“volunteer” Reena and Luke to work for an eccentric neighbor named Mrs. Falala, owner of an assortment of unusual animals including Zora – a very stubborn cow. HarperCollins 9780062415240 $16.99

Raymie Nightingale by Kate DiCamillo, 2016. Fiction DiCamillo

Raymie Clarke has a plan. If she can win the Little Miss Central Florida Tire competition, then her father, who left town two days ago with a dental hygienist, will see Raymie's picture in the paper and come home. To win, not only does Raymie have to do good deeds and twirl a

baton; she also has to deal with wispy, frequently fainting Louisiana and fiery, stubborn Beverly. But as the competition approaches, the three girls are drawn into an unlikely friendship - and challenged to rescue each other.

Candlewick 9780763681173 $16.99

Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm, 2016. Fiction Holm Ten-year-old Beans is a member of the Keepsies, the best marble -playing gang in Key West, Florida. It’s

1934, the middle of the Great Depression. There are no jobs on the island, and no money anywhere. Then the "New Dealers" start arriving with plans to turn run-down Key West into a tourist resort, and Beans starts

making plans of his own. Random House 9780553510362 $16.99

Audacity Jones to the Rescue By Kirby Larson, 2016. Fiction Larson Audacity Jones is an orphan bored with her life at Miss Maisie's School for Wayward Girls. When

the mysterious Commodore Crutchfield visits the school and whisks Audie off to Washington, DC, she knows she's in for the journey of a lifetime. But soon, it becomes clear that the Commodore has unsavory plans for Audie - plans that involve President Taft and a sinister kidnapping plot.

Scholastic 9780545840569 $16.99 The Key to Extraordinary

by Natalie Lloyd, 2016. Fiction Lloyd Orphan Emma Casey lives by a haunted graveyard in her Tennessee town, giving tours, helping her

brother and Granny Blue with the family bakery, and waiting for her destiny. A Destiny Dream has come to each of her remarkable ancestors, but when Emma’s appears it shows only a key. The key will lead her to a ghostly mystery, a legendary treasure, and a way forward for her family.

Scholastic 9780545552745 $16.99 Just My Luck

by Cammie McGovern, 2016. Fiction McGovern Fourth grade is not going at all how Benny Barrows hoped. He hasn't found a new best friend. His teacher is acting strangely. He's still not a great bike rider even though his brother George, who's autistic, can do

tricks. And worst of all, he worries his dad's recent serious accident was all his fault. But Benny starts to feel better when he is able to use his skills to help others.

HarperCollins 9780062330659 $16.99 Long Road to Freedom (Ranger in Time)

by Kate Messner, 2016. Fiction Messner Ranger is a time-traveling golden retriever with search-and-rescue training. In this adventure, he goes to a Maryland plantation during the days of American slavery, where he meets a young

enslaved girl named Sarah. When she learns that the owner has plans to sell her little brother to another plantation, Sarah takes their future into her own hands and decides there's only thing to do – run north.

Scholastic 9780545639217 $17.99

Cody Harmon, King of Pets (Franklin School Friends) by Claudia Mills, 2016. Fiction Mills Cody doesn’t really love any of the subjects that Miss Molina teaches in her third -grade class. But he lives

on a farm and he loves animals, especially his nine pets, so when the school holds a pet-show fund-raiser, it should be his time to shine. Cody can only afford to enter one of his pets though, so how can he can keep

his other pets – and pet-less classmates – from being left out? Macmillan 9780374302238 $15.99

Waylon! One Awesome Thing by Sara Pennypacker, 2016. Fiction Pennypacker Waylon has lots of creative ideas about how to make life more awesome through science. But right now, it’s

hard for him to concentrate. At school, the boys are splitting into two competing groups instead of all being friends, and there’s a scary new kid. At home, Waylon’s older sister is growing up and being gloomy. If only Waylon could come up with one awesome idea to bring everyone back together…

Disney Hyperion 9781484701522 $15.99 Towers Falling

by Jewell Parker Rhodes, 2016. Fiction Rhodes When her fifth-grade teacher starts a unit about two tall towers once visible outside their

classroom window, Deja is confused. She sets off on a journey of discovery, with new friends Ben and Sabeen by her side. But as she gets closer to answering big questions about herself, America, and her community, new questions appear. Like, why does Pop get so angry when she

brings up anything about the towers? Little, Brown and Co. 9780316262224 $16.99

Withering-by-Sea by Judith Rossell, 2016. Fiction Rossell Inside the gloomy walls of the damp, dull Hotel Majestic, eleven-year-old orphan Stella leads a miserable

life with her three dreadful aunts. Stella dreams of adventure…then one night she sees something she shouldn’t have. Soon she finds herself on the run from terrifying Professor Stark and his gang of thugs. But

how can one young girl outwit an evil magician, much less rescue his poor, mistreated assistant? Simon & Schuster 9781481443678 $16.99

Once Was a Time by Leila Sales, 2016. Fiction Sales In the war-ravaged England of 1940, Charlotte and Kitty are inseparable best friends. But when Charlotte's

scientist father’s work puts them in danger, Charlotte is faced with an impossible choice. Should she remain with her friend or journey to another time and place? Her split-second decision has huge consequences, and when she finds herself alone in the world, unsure of Kitty's fate, she knows that somehow, some way,

she must find her way back to her friend. Chronicle 9781452140094 $16.99

The Last Fifth Grade of Emerson Elementary by Laura Shovan, 2016. Fiction Shovan This novel-in-verse follows eighteen students in one diverse fifth grade class through a

transformative school year. With their school set to be demolished at the end of the year, will they be able to work together to save it? Either way, families will change, new friendships form,

and these kids find their voices, grow up, and move on. Random House 9780553521375 $15.99

Red: The True Story of Red Riding Hood by Liesl Shurtliff, 2016. Fiction Shurtliff Red is not afraid of the big bad wolf. She’s not afraid of anything - except magic. But when Red’s granny

falls ill, it seems that only magic can save her. With the help of a blond, porridge-sampling nuisance called Goldie, Red goes on a quest to cure Granny. On her journey she will meet dwarves, a beast, a huntsman…and a wolf. But will she find a spell that can save Granny without changing her forever?

Random House 9780385755832 $16.99 Weekends with Max and His Dad

by Linda Urban, 2016. Fiction Urban Max’s family has changed and now he and his dad spend only their weekends together. These

weekends mean: pancakes, pizza, spy games, dog-walking, school projects, and surprising neighbors. Every weekend presents a small adventure as Max gets to know his dad’s new neighborhood - and learns some new ways of thinking about home.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 9780544598171 $16.99 Save Me a Seat

by Sarah Weeks & Gita Varadarajan, 2016. Fiction Weeks Joe's lived in the same town all his life, and was doing fine until his best friends moved away. Ravi's family just moved to America from India, and he's finding it pretty hard to figure out where he fits in. Joe and Ravi

don't think they have anything in common, but soon enough they have a common enemy - the biggest bully in their class, and a common mission - to take control of their lives over the course of a single crazy week.

Scholastic 9780545846608 $16.99 The Midnight War of Mateo Martinez

by Robin Yardi, 2016. Fiction Yardi Life is confusing for Mateo Martinez. He and Johnny Ramirez don't hang out anymore, even though they used to be best friends. He and his new friend Ashwin try to act like brave knights,

but it only gets them in trouble. And last night, two skunks stole Mateo's old trike. Wait, two skunks stole his trike? Now Mateo has a neighborhood to protect, and a big, stinky quest. Carolrhoda 9781467783064 $17.99

Monster Science: Could Monsters Survive (And Thrive!) In The Real World? by Helaine Becker, 2016. J 001.94 “What if the terrifying creatures of your nightmares were indeed prowling the big, wide world beyond your

blankie?” begins the intriguing premise of this book. “Could they really exist? And if so, how?” Award -winning author Helaine Becker places six different kinds of monsters --- Frankenstein, vampires, Bigfoot,

zombies, werewolves and sea monsters --- under her microscope to expose the proven scientific principles behind the legends.

Kids Can Press 9781771380546 $18.95

No Way…Way! Stinky, Sticky, Sneaky Stuff by Tracey West, 2016. J 031.02 W521n

A stinky plant that smells like a corpse? A forklift suspended by sticky glue? Sneaky robbers dressed as cops? No way! But way! It's all true and all fun to read about in this snappy book of cool facts and photos from across the Smithsonian's vast collections.

Grosset & Dunlap 9780448486901 $9.99 Explore Norse Myths!

by Anita Yasuda, 2015. J 293.13 Y29e Young readers discover the remarkable people and mythical creatures of o ld. Learning about Norse myths

means unearthing the origin of Viking beliefs, as well as exploring their ships, tools, and other technology that flourished for nearly 450 years. They may be surprised at how Norse myths continue to influence modern culture in the form of movies and books, including the new series by Rick Riordan.

Nomad Press 9781619303201 $14.95 The First Step: How One Girl Put Segregation On Trial

by Susan E. Goodman, 2016. J 344.0798 G653f Shares the story of Sarah Roberts and her 1847 case petitioning that she be allowed to attend a white school, explaining how her heroic efforts established key precedents and paved the way for civil rights

advancements. Bloomsbury 9780802737397 $17.99

Fairy World: Enter the Magical and Mysterious Realm by Stella Caldwell, 2016. J 398.45 C147f

Take a charming journey into the world of moonlit meadows and enchanted forests, where fairies sing and dance. This beautiful book delves into the legends of fairies often portrayed in ancient mythology, folktales, classical paintings, and timeless literature from around the world.

Barron’s Educational Series 9780764168208 $18.99 Glow: Animals With Their Own Night-Lights

by W. H. Beck, 2015. J 591.472 B393g Why be afraid of the dark when there is so much to see? W.H. Beck brings the glowing world of bioluminescence to light in this young non-fiction picture book illustrated with stunning photographs.

HMH Books for Young Readers 9780544416666 $17.99

Pink Is For Blobfish: Discovering the World's Perfectly Pink Animals by Jess Keating, 2016. J 591.472 K25p An informative introduction to the weirdest, wildest, pinkest creatures in the animal kingdom.

Knopf Books for Young Readers 9780553512274 $16.99

The Great Leopard Rescue: Saving the Amur Leopards by Sandra Markle, 2017. J 599.7554 M346g Amur leopards are the rarest big cats in the world. But thanks to scientists' new, innovative efforts to study

them and breed a reserve population, these majestic cats have a chance to come back. Millbrook Press 9781467792479 $30.95

This Bridge Will Not Be Gray by Dave Eggers, 2015. J 624.230974 E29t The Golden Gate Bridge is the most famous bridge in the world. It is also, not entirely

coincidentally, the world's only bright-orange bridge. But it wasn't supposed to be that way. In this book, fellow bridge-lovers Dave Eggers and Tucker Nichols tell the story of how it happened - how a bridge that some people wanted to be red and white, and some people

wanted to be yellow and black, and most people wanted simply to be gray, instead became one of the most memorable man-made objects ever created.

McSweeney’s 9781940450476 $19.95 Self-Driving Cars

by Katie Marsico, 2016. J 629.222 M372s Learn all about the amazing technology behind self-driving cars, from how they navigate to how they keep passengers safe.

Scholastic 9780531222720 $17.99 Worms for Breakfast: How to Feed a Zoo

by Helaine Becker, 2016. J 636.0889 B395w Introduces the different types of food zoo animals eat, with recipes from zoos around the world, including

predator popsicles, digger's delight, and presto pesto sauce. Owlkids Books 9781771471053 $16.95

My Ultimate Super Hero Manual by Steve Behling, 2016. J 793.01922 B419m Allows readers to create a superhero persona, and also offers puzzles, quizzes, jokes, and facts

about Marvel's heroes and villains. Marvel Press 9781484750759 $13.99

The Tomb of Tutankhamun: Discover Egypt’s Greatest Wonder! by Stella Caldwell, 2016. J 932.014 C147t The discovery of Tutankhamun's lost tomb and its glittering cache of treasures was surely one

of the most exciting archaeological finds ever made. Now, you can journey back to the land of King Tut and explore the temples, tombs, and monuments of Ancient Eg ypt in breathtaking

detail. A free companion downloadable app allows you to take a 360 degree tour of the tomb. Barron’s Educational Series 9780764168215 $18.99

Indian Boyhood: The True Story of a Sioux Upbringing by Charles Eastman, 2016. J 970.3 S234 E13i Indian Boyhood recalls Eastman’s earliest childhood memories. He was born in a buffalo hide tipi in

western Minnesota, and raised in the traditional Dakota Sioux manner until he was fifteen years old. He was then transplanted into the “white man’s” world. Educated at Dartmouth College, he went on to become a medical doctor, renowned author, field secretary for the YMCA, and a spokesman for American Indians.

Wisdom Tales 9781937786564 $17.95 Alamo All-Stars

by Nathan Hale, 2016. J 976.403 H163a Shares the Lone Star State's bloody fight for independence from the Mexican government and features the

exploits of historical legends, Jim Bowie and Davy Crockett. Amulet Books 9781419719028 $12.95

Anything But Ordinary Addie: The True Story of Adelaide Herrmann, Queen of Magic by Mara Rockliff, 2016. J B H552 R683a At a time when a young lady appearing onstage was considered most unusual, Addie defied

convention and became a dancer. And when she married the world -famous magician Herrmann the Great, she knew she had to be part of his show. Addie wanted to shock and dazzle! She would do anything to draw the crowds, even agree to be shot out of a cannon.

But when Herrmann the Great died, Addie couldn’t disappoint her loyal fans — the show had to go on. What could she do? She would perform the show all by herself!

Candlewick Press 9780763668419 $17.99 Whoosh! Lonnie Johnson’s Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions

by Chris Barton, 2016. J B J678 B293w Chronicles the life and achievements of the NASA engineer and inventor, from his childhood to his accidental invention of the Super Soaker water gun.

Charlesbridge 9781580892971 $16.95 The Inventors of LEGO® Toys

by Erin Hagar, 2016. J B K59 H141a Everyone has played with LEGO® toys, but not many people know who is behind this awesome invention. This fun and engaging book tells the story of how a Danish carpenter and

his family, facing a desperate situation, ended up creating the most popular toy in history. Duo Press 9781938093531 $14.99

The Gardener and the Carpenter: What the New Science of Child Development Tells Us About the Relationship Between Parents and Children by Alison Gopnik, 2016. 155.4 G659g

Gopnik argues that while caring for children is clearly of the utmost importance, parenting as a concept is a relatively new invention. And the way it’s done now, the constant, obsessive, goal -oriented, crafting of the

desired child, is terrible for everyone. Farrar Straus and Giroux 9780374229702 $26.00

The Collapse of Parenting: How We Hurt Our Kids When We Treat Them Like Grown-ups: The Three

Things You Must Do To Help Your Child or Teen Become a Fulfilled Adult

by Leonard Sax, M.D. PhD, 2016. 306.874 S272c

An acclaimed expert on parenting and childhood development argues that kids today are suffering because their parents are no longer in charge—and explains what parents and educators can do to reverse this trend.

Basic Books 9780465048977 $26.99

1-2-3 Magic in the Classroom Effective Discipline for Pre-K through Grade 8

by Thomas Phelan, 2016. On order

1-2-3 Magic in the Classroom takes the guesswork out of classroom discipline and will help you

get back to teaching and your students get back to learning-today!

Sourcebooks, Inc. 9781492633051 $15.99

The Importance of Being Little: What Preschoolers Really Need from Grownups

by Erika Christakis, 2016. 372.21 C554i Drawing on her strong foundation in the study of child development and early education, as well as her classroom experience, the author challenges the conventional wisdom about early childhood, encouraging

parents to rethink how and where young children learn best. Viking Press 9780525429074 $28.00

Why Knowledge Matters: Rescuing our Children from Failed Educational Theories by E.D. Hirsch, 2016. On order

In Why Knowledge Matters, influential scholar E. D. Hirsch, Jr., addresses critical issues in

contemporary education reform and shows how cherished truisms about education and child

development have led to unintended and negative consequences.

Harvard Education Press 9781612509525 $31.00

Helping Children Succeed

by Paul Tough, 2016. 372.21 T722h What should we do to improve the lives of children growing up in adversity? From the best-selling author of How Children Succeed, a handbook to guide readers through the new science of success.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 9780544935280 $18.99

The Battle for Room 314: My Year of Hope and Despair in a New York City High School by Ed Boland, 2016. 373.11 B687b A former nonprofit executive who left his career to teach in a tough New York City public high school shares

the disturbing reality of his student’s lives and a broken education system unable to help them. Grand Central 9781455560615 $26.00

Raising Human Beings: Creating a Collaborative Partnership with Your Child by Ross W. Greene, 2016. 649.1 G811r

How can parents grant a child his or her independence while communicating their own values and maintaining their child’s respect and motivation? Noted child psychologist Greene gives parents a guidebook on collaborative ways of solving differences that ditches time-outs and

threats in favor of useful communication. Scribner 9781476723747 $26.00