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Sounds good! : discover 50 instruments / Könnecke, Ole

'Sounds Good!' is an interactive introduction to musical instruments with 50 original compositions to listen to-from the kazoo to the bassoon. Aspects of history, music theory, and culture are lightly mixed with information about how instruments are made and played.

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Celebrate with us : enjoy 20 celebrations all around the world / Wilding, Valerie

Looks at celebrations and festivals, around the world.

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Frozen in time : what ice cores can tell us about climate change / Van Vleet, Carmella

Believe it or not, ice isn't always just frozen water. In fact, most of the ice covering our planet contains thousands of years' worth of information about our atmosphere. This ice is made up of more than snow-it contains soot, volcanic ash, gases, and other substances that affect the climate. And if we drill a piece of that ice? We get a frozen time capsule courtesy of Earth. In this exhilarating middle-grade non-fiction book by a former educator, kids are immersed in the field of paleoclimatology. Readers go along on an ice core expedition, run through each step in the collecting and transporting process, review the fascinating components of an ice core, and explore the specialized labs where scientists examine them.

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You are a robin! / Fleck, Jay

"Text, art, and interactive prompts guide young readers on a journey through the life cycle, behaviors, and habitats of a robin"--

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The official Harry Potter how to draw / Tobacco, Violet.
Harry Potter :
Learn how to draw all your favourite characters, creatures, and more from the beloved Harry Potter films in this official Harry Potter how-to-draw book! This book is packed with step-by-step instructions for over 30 characters and objects so you can create your own magical drawings.

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What in the wow?! 2 : 250 more bonkerballs facts / Raz, Guy

"From #1 New York Times bestselling authors Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz, hosts of the #1 kids podcast Wow in the World, comes another page-turning book filled with 250 amazing facts, photos, and illustrations. What in the wow is a moonbow? Where in the wow was a cat named mayor? Why in the wow is bubblegum pink? And how in the wow does Uranus stink? From an island of pigs to astronauts who wear diapers, the world is full of bonkerballs stuff! Luckily, Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz, hosts of the #1 children's podcast Wow in the World, are here with 250 more fantastic but true facts, covering topics such as roller coasters, mysteries, presidents, big mistakes, language, poop, and more! Filled with eye-popping photos and hilarious illustrations, this is a jaw-dropping survey of some of the most astounding, gross, and all-around-weird scientific facts that will totally wow your world!"--

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Why we need vaccines : how humans beat infectious diseases / Rae, Rowena.

"Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series, with photographs and illustrations throughout, this book examines the history, science, ethics and social issues related to infectious diseases and vaccines"--

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Save our seeds : protecting plants for the future / Normandeau, Sheryl

"Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle-grade readers, this book examines the importance of seeds to all living things, the threats they face and why we have to preserve and conserve seeds for the future. Illustrated with photographs throughout"--

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Get outside! : how humans connect with nature / Payne, Leah (Leah S.)

"Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle-grade readers, this book examines the connection between humans and nature, why that connection is important and what we can learn from being outdoors. Illustrated with photographs throughout"--

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Amazing immortals : a guide to gods and goddesses around the world / Williams, Dinah Dunn

"With heroic deeds, family drama, pulse-pounding battles, and shape-shifting magic, mythology fascinates us all. But even the biggest enthusiasts find it hard to keep track of who's who! Packed with facts and full-color, lush illustrations, Amazing Immortals is a fascinating introduction to these larger-than-life gods and goddesses, highlighting their big personalities, famous adventures, formidable powers, family trees, animal companions, and appearances in pop culture. Organized by theme -- from gods of creation to gods of death and the underworld; from gods of water to gods of fire; from gods of love to gods of war -- this diverse encyclopedia features both familiar and under-represented deities. Filled with betrayal, intrigue, romance, and impossible feats, their captivating stories entertain us, explain our world, and help answer some of life's biggest questions."--