Showing 1–13 of 13 titles
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An Ambush of Tigers: A Wild Gathering of Collective Nouns
This collection of humorous illustrations and clever word play introduces children to the wide variety of animal groups, such as a prickle of porcupines and a tower of giraffes.- Nonfiction, Language
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781467714648
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A Chicken Followed Me Home! Questions and Answers about a Familiar Fowl
Whether they own chickens or not, young readers will use this handy guide to answer their basic questions about the familiar fowl.- Nonfiction, Science, Animals
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781481410281
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Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah
Emmanuel doesn't allow his malformed leg to deter him from riding a bike to crusade for disability rights in Ghana. His successes chronicled in this biography are inspirational.
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780449817445
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Gingerbread for Liberty: How a German Baker Helped Win the American Revolution
Little-known hero baker of the American Revolution Christopher Ludwick stars in this engaging picture book biography with a tasty twist.- Nonfiction, History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780544130012
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Growing Up Pedro
A young Pedro Martinez, inspired by his brother Ramon, rises from humble beginnings in the Dominican Republic to become one of the best Major League Baseball players of our time.- Nonfiction, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780763668242
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Hippos Are Huge!
The hippo, with its monstrous jaw and razor-sharp tusks, is the most dangerous animal in Africa. Filled with fascinating facts about the fierce, but sometimes playful, hippopotamus.- Nonfiction, Science, Animals
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780763665920
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The Most Amazing Creature in the Sea
A dozen intriguing sea animals in the ocean explain their unique characteristics. Readers are invited to choose which is the most amazing.- Nonfiction, Science, Animals
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780805099614
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The Popcorn Astronauts: And Other Biteable Rhymes
Sink your teeth into a delicious collection of poetry for all seasons, complete with imaginative watercolor illustrations that bring the whimsy to life.- Nonfiction, Poetry
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781442465558
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Raindrops Roll
Beautifully detailed, up-close photos of the natural world demonstrate the wonder of raindrops as they splatter, drip, roll, and more.- Nonfiction, Science
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781481420648
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Swan: The Life and Dance of Anna Pavlova
Elegant illustrations and poetic text tell the story of Anna Pavlova, an accomplished ballerina who shared the beauty and joy of dance with the entire world.- Nonfiction, Arts, Performing Arts, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781452118901
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Trombone Shorty
In this autobiography, Trombone Shorty reminisces about his early life in the jazz music scene of his beloved hometown of New Orleans. -
Water Is Water: A Book about the Water Cycle
Through simple, poetic phrases and engaging watercolor illustrations, a sister and brother experience the water cycle throughout the seasons.- Nonfiction, Science
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781596439849
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Woodpecker Wham!
Enter the world of woodpeckers and enjoy a bird's-eye view of their everyday life. A variety of woodpecker species fly through these beautifully illustrated pages.- Nonfiction, Science
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780805088427