Steven Salerno
1) Wild child
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A howling human baby causes ferocious jungle animals to tremble until they try to tame it.
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"Celebrating the inventor of the Crayola crayon! This gloriously illustrated picture book biography tells the inspiring story of Edwin Binney, the inventor of one of the world's most beloved toys. A perfect fit among favorites like The Day the Crayons Quit and Balloons Over Broadway"--
8) Little Tumbo
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When a baby elephant named Little Tumbo is captured by hunters, he wishes he could trumpet loudly to summon help.
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"The story of George Ferris, inventor of the iconic Ferris Wheel"--
"The World's Fair in Chicago, 1893, was to be a spectacular event: architects, musicians, artists, and inventors worked on special exhibits to display the glories of their countries. But the Fair's planners wanted something really special, something on the scale of the Eiffel Tower, which had been constructed for France's fair three years earlier. At last, engineer George Ferris...
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2023 Summer Book Picks with Miss Rachel
AANHPI Authors: Youth Nonfiction (SCPL-YS)
SD 129 Youth Book Talks Spring 2022
AANHPI Authors: Youth Nonfiction (SCPL-YS)
SD 129 Youth Book Talks Spring 2022
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Text and illustrations explains cells, DNA, and genetics for young readers.
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"The story of sweet success behind the Hershey's Kiss! The invention of America's quintessential milk chocolate bar is brought to vivid, delicious life in this STEAM picture book biography perfect for fans of Mr. Ferris and His Wheel and Snowflake Bentley." --publisher's website.
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"Wild Horse Annie" was the nickname of Velma Bronn Johnston (1912–77), who loved mustangs all her life. When she saw mustangs being rounded up and killed to make room for ranchers' livestock, she knew she had to speak up. In 1950, she began writing letters to local newspapers and politicians, defending the horses' right to roam free.
Many people told Annie to hush up, but they couldn't stop her. She soon became a voice for mustangs throughout...
16) Bedtime!
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When Melanie is too busy playing to get ready for bed, her mother gives the special bedtime treatment to the dog, and Melanie misses some of the best parts of the routine.