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Space! / Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Inc.
DK Smithsonian.
Encyclopedias.
Outer space -- Encyclopedias, Juvenile.
Outer space -- Exploration -- Encyclopedias, Juvenile.
Planets
Solar system
Space flight

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The astronaut diaries : journal of Andi Futura, aged 11 1/2 / Dk Publishing, Inc.

Andi Futura, her older brother and their parents are about to become the first family in space. and she's sharing everything she learns while living aboard a space station with YOU! Discover what life in space is really like in this fascinating read authored by real-life astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti. Andi's diary entries share the fun of slow cartwheeling around a space station and watching 16 sunrises and sunsets every day, while her reports to mission control will have you learning about how conducting science experiments in space can help humanity.

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Human rights / Demano, Luis

"Regardless of where we were born, how much we have, what we believe or think, or our age or the color of our skin, we all deserve to live with satisfaction, justice and freedom. There are so many different kinds of human rights--civil rights, rights for workers, children and LGBTQ+ people, the rights to go to school and to a clean environment, the right to think freely and practice the religion of your choice. Human Rights is an oversized and vibrant visual book full of timelines and definitions and mini-bios that explains all there is to know about our human rights and the laws and doctrines that protect them"--

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Epic cities : take a tour of 24 cities / Long, Daniel.

Go cycling in Copenhagen; catch the metro in Seoul; punt the canals in Venice; grab a bite to eat with friends in Melbourne, plus much, much more! Sam Sedgman's 'Epic Cities' is a colourful, diverse and eye-opening tour of the world's most impressive and complex cities, and the unique pieces of infrastructure that keep them running. Journey through 24 cities, each one known for a unique piece of infrastructure that ingeniously solves the challenges of urban living.

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Easy sewing for kids : 35 fun and simple sewing projects for children aged 7 years + / Hardy, Emma

Teach your child to sew with this amazing step-by-step guide, filled with 35 fun and easy projects! Suitable for ages 7 and above, Easy Sewing for Kids is full of projects that are specially designed to help children learn to sew. Kids can jump right in with the first chapter, Animals & Other Creatures, and learn how to make all sorts of wild creatures, such as a wise old owl and sock monsters. Then, in Pretty Playthings, they'll perfect the art of making mice and toadstools, felt cupcakes and all sorts of fashionable items for a rag doll. The Fashion Fun chapter is filled with stylish designs and know-how so that kids can embroider jeans, applique t-shirts and even create a yo-yo necklace. Meanwhile, Bags, Books & Bedroom Bits 'n' Pieces provides plenty of sewing inspiration, including a tote bag, a cardigan pencil case and an applique cushion. The Dressing Up Time chapter features fun costumes like a pirate hat and patch and lovely fairy wings.

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My first book of baby signs : 40 essential signs to learn and practice / Brennan, Cait.
Forty essential signs to learn and practice
Learn sign language alongside your baby with an adorable storybook designed to encourage you to learn new words and signs as you read together. Interactive learning that includes 40 real ASL signs.

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Wiggles, stomps, and squeezes calm my jitters down / Burgess, Rebecca.
Wiggles, stomps & squeezes calm my jitters down
"This is a story about sensory differences and how some children experience their world, told from a child's perspective. The vibration in her feet when she runs, the tap-tap-tap of her fork on the table at mealtime, the trickle of cool water running over her hands--these are the things that calm her jitters down. This book is for anyone who has ever felt the need for a wiggle, stomp, or squeeze!"--



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This is not my lunch box! / Schwartz, Carol

"Join in on a surprising camping trip and discover the favorite meals of your favorite forest creatures -- from the wood frog to the moose. Rich art illustrates the beautiful biodiversity found in our forests and expressive, repetitive text helps even the youngest naturalists learn all about herbivores, omnivores, and carnivores"--